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US 5,503,606 AGranted
Training apparatus
OwnerThomas E. Stephensinventor
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for the inspection of training in the martial arts. A simple, computer programable apparatus and method is provided for increasing training efficiency of athletes. The device may vary speed and direction to vary the rhythm and cadence of an athlete, and is capable of fast or slow speeds to keep pressing the athlete to operate at the limits of his aerobic conditioning.
Claims19
An apparatus for automated training of an athlete, comprising:
- a frame,
- a wheel means rotatably supported by the frame, a hub, an outer substantially circular wheel portion, a plurality of spokes attached to said wheel means therebetween,
- means for driving said wheel means,
- means to control the movement of said wheel means,
- a plurality of punching bags attached to said spokes of said wheel means, said punching bags being configured to absorb blows from said athlete,
- a mat, said mat located below said wheel means by a distance suitable for said athlete to engage said punching bags.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.