Athlete training device

• US 7,297,092 B1
• Filed: 03/27/2006
• Issued: 11/20/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2005
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Tyrone Gaynor
• Original Assignee: Tyrone Gaynor
• Inventors: Gaynor, Tyrone
• Primary Examiner(s): Crow; Stephen R.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Lewin; Allana
• Application Number:
  US11/389,626
• Time in Patent Office: 603 Days
• Field of Search: 482 83- 90, D21/787, D21/798, 273/440.1, 273/317.8, 273/108.3, 473/441, 473/422, 473/423, 406/070.1, 406/070.4
• US Class Current: 482/86
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2244/10 Combat sports
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/22 mounted on, or suspended from, a fixed support

Abstract

A rotatable training device includes a base that has an aperture formed therein. An elongated support member has a bottom end nested within the aperture and extends vertically upward therefrom, and has a bore formed therein. A mobile rectilinear rod is telescopically seated within the bore and has a top end terminating above and to an exterior of the support member. The rod includes a spring-loaded stop member that is connected to a bottom end thereof. A circular dial is positioned about the rod top end. An arm is telescopically positioned about the rod and is rotatable along a 360 degrees arcuate path in clockwise and counter clockwise directions. The arm has a flange portion extending from the rod and situated beyond an outer base perimeter. Padded punching pillows are affixed to front and rear sides of the flange portion. Detachable protective covers are affixed to the punching pillows.

Claims

1. A rotatable training device for improving athlete hand-eye coordination during exercise regimens, said rotatable training device comprising:

a stationary base member having a central aperture formed therein and positioned directly on a ground surface;

an elongated and stationary support member having a bottom end directly nested within said aperture and extending vertically upward therefrom, said surface member having an axial bore formed therein, said axial bore extending through an entire longitudinal length of said support member;

a mobile rectilinear rod having a fixed longitudinal length telescopically seated within said bore, said rod being centrally disposed above said base member and having a top end terminating at a location above and exterior of said support member;

a circular dial removably and rotatably positioned about said top end of said rod, said circular dial being seated directly on a top surface of said support member;

an arm telescopically positioned directly about said rod in such a manner that said arm rests on said dial and remains spaced from said support member, said arm being selectively rotatable in clockwise and counter clockwise directions, said arm having a flange portion radially extending from said rod and situated at a position beyond an outer perimeter of said base member such that the athlete can readily access said arm while remaining spaced from said base member;

a plurality of padded punching pillows directly affixed to front and rear sides of said flange portion; and

a plurality of protective covers directly affixed to said punching pillows respectively, each of said protective covers being detachable from corresponding ones of said punching pillows.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein said arm and said rod are telescopically detachable from said support member so that the athlete can quickly disassemble said device.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein said dial has a diameter smaller than a diameter of said support member such that said dial remains supported at equilibrium and along a horizontal plane while said arm rotates thereon.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein said dial remains stationary when said arm rotates about a fulcrum axis defined along said rod.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein said flange portion of said arm has an oval shape for simulating a trainer hand during exercising procedures.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein said arm comprises:

a stabilizing portion and a vertical portion monolithically formed therewith, said vertical portion having a bore formed therein and arranged in such a manner that said vertical portion is telescopically and rotatably seated about said rod, said stabilizing portion being oppositely positioned from said flange so that said arm is prohibited from undesirably disconnecting from said rod when an upward force is exerted onto said punching pillow.

7. A rotatable training device for improving athlete hand-eye coordination during exercise regimens, said rotatable training device comprising:

a stationary base member having a central aperture formed therein and positioned directly on a ground surface;

an elongated and stationary support member having a bottom end directly nested within said aperture and extending vertically upward therefrom, said surface member having an axial bore formed therein, said axial bore extending through an entire longitudinal length of said support member;

a mobile rectilinear rod having a fixed longitudinal length telescopically seated within said bore, said rod being centrally disposed above said base member and having a top end terminating at a location above and exterior of said support member, wherein said rod includes a spring-loaded stop member directly connected to a bottom end thereof for providing resilient support to said arm during exercise procedures;

a circular dial removably and rotatably positioned about said top end of said rod, said circular dial being seated directly on a top surface of said support member;

an arm telescopically positioned directly about said rod in such a manner that said arm rests on said dial and remains spaced from said support member, said arm being selectively rotatable in clockwise and counter clockwise directions, said arm having a flange portion radially extending from said rod and situated at a position beyond an outer perimeter of said base member such that the athlete can readily access said arm while remaining spaced from said base member;

a plurality of padded punching pillows directly affixed to front and rear sides of said flange portion; and

a plurality of protective covers directly affixed to said punching pillows respectively, each of said protective covers being detachable from corresponding ones of said punching pillows.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein said arm and said rod are telescopically detachable from said support member so that the athlete can quickly disassemble said device.

9. The device of claim 7, wherein said dial has a diameter smaller than a diameter of said support member such that said dial remains supported at equilibrium and along a horizontal plane while said arm rotates thereon.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein said dial remains stationary when said arm rotates about a fulcrum axis defined along said rod.

11. The device of claim 7, wherein said flange portion of said arm has an oval shape for simulating a trainer hand during exercising procedures.

12. The device of claim 7, wherein said arm comprises:

a stabilizing portion and a vertical portion monolithically formed therewith, said vertical portion having a bore formed therein and arranged in such a manner that said vertical portion is telescopically and rotatably seated about said rod, said stabilizing portion being oppositely positioned from said flange so that said arm is prohibited from undesirably disconnecting from said rod when an upward force is exerted onto said punching pillow.

13. A rotatable training device for improving athlete hand-eye coordination during exercise regimens, said rotatable training device comprising:

a stationary base member having a central aperture formed therein and positioned directly on a ground surface;

an elongated and stationary support member having a bottom end directly nested within said aperture and extending vertically upward therefrom, said surface member having an axial bore formed therein, said axial bore extending through an entire longitudinal length of said support member;

a mobile rectilinear rod having a fixed longitudinal length telescopically seated within said bore, said rod being centrally disposed above said base member and having a top end terminating at a location above and exterior of said support member, wherein said rod includes a spring-loaded stop member directly connected to a bottom end thereof for providing resilient support to said arm during exercise procedures;

a circular dial removably and rotatably positioned about said top end of said rod, said circular dial being seated directly on a top surface of said support member;

an arm telescopically positioned directly about said rod in such a manner that said arm rests on said dial and remains spaced from said support member, said arm being selectively rotatable in clockwise and counter clockwise directions, wherein said arm is rotatable along a 360 degree arcuate path, said arm having a flange portion radially extending from said rod and situated at a position beyond an outer perimeter of said base member such that the athlete can readily access said arm while remaining spaced from said base member;

a plurality of padded punching pillows directly affixed to front and rear sides of said flange portion; and

a plurality of protective covers directly affixed to said punching pillows respectively, each of said protective covers being detachable from corresponding ones of said punching pillows.

14. The device of claim 13, wherein said arm and said rod are telescopically detachable from said support member so that the athlete can quickly disassemble said device.

15. The device of claim 13, wherein said dial has a diameter smaller than a diameter of said support member such that said dial remains supported at equilibrium and along a horizontal plane while said arm rotates thereon.

16. The device of claim 15, wherein said dial remains stationary when said arm rotates about a fulcrum axis defined along said rod.

17. The device of claim 13, wherein said flange portion of said arm has an oval shape for simulating a trainer hand during exercising procedures.

18. The device of claim 13, wherein said arm comprises:

a stabilizing portion and a vertical portion monolithically formed therewith, said vertical portion having a bore formed therein and arranged in such a manner that said vertical portion is telescopically and rotatably seated about said rod, said stabilizing portion being oppositely positioned from said flange so that said arm is prohibited from undesirably disconnecting from said rod when an upward force is exerted onto said punching pillow.