US 6,110,079 A · Kick-boxing exercise device

Abstract

A kick-boxing exercise device includes a weighted base unit which supports a target section. The target section having an appearance of a head, neck and torso of a human. The target section is vertically adjustable on the base unit and includes a plurality of target areas. A plurality of LEDs are mounted within the target areas which illuminate as the specific target areas are to be punched or kicked by a user. A foam pad is attached to the target section for cushioning the punch or kick of the user. An electronic control unit illuminates the LEDs in a preprogrammed punch or kick sequence. Various skill levels are provided to sequentially illuminate the LEDs at various speeds. The electronic control unit includes a scoring system which allows the user to evaluate his or her performance. A sensor detects contact with the target section and triggers illumination of the next LED in the sequence. A sensor adjustment dial allows the sensitivity of the sensor to be adjusted by the user.

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Dependent claims

A kick-boxing exercise device including:

a base having a bottom portion and a top portion which extends upwardly from the bottom portion whereby the base is adapted to accept a quantity of weighted material therein;
a target section mounted on the base, said target section having a three-dimensional shape of a head, neck and torso of a human and being free of outwardly extending limbs;
a plurality of targets formed on the target section;
a pad attached to the target section for cushioning an impact by a user;
a light mounted in each of said targets and recessed below the outer surface of said pad;
an electronic control unit operatively connected with and controlling said lights;
and
a sensor operatively connected with said electronic control unit.

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An exercise device comprising:

a base having a cavity;
the base and cavity adapted to accept a quantity of weighting material;
the base having an enlarged bottom portion, a top stem portion, and a tapered middle portion extending between the bottom portion and the top stem portion;
the tapered middle portion including a front wall, a rear wall and a pair of sidewalls connecting the front wall to the rear wall;
the front wall having a recessed area;
the top stem portion having a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of sidewalls connecting the front wall to the rear wall;
the front wall and rear wall of the top stem portion each having a middle channel;
the middle channel in the front wall of the top stem portion being a continuation of the recessed area of the front wall of the tapered middle portion;
the middle channels of the front and rear walls of the top stem portion forming a plate-like center wall;
the center wall having an elongated aperture having a plurality of spaced adjustment notches;
a three-dimensional target section having an appearance which resembles a head, neck, and torso of a human;
the target section being mounted on the top stem portion of the base;
a plurality of targets formed on the target section;
a pad attached to the target section for cushioning an impact by a user;
a light mounted in each of said targets and recessed below the outer surface of said pad;
an electronic control unit operatively connected with said lights;
a sensor operatively connected with said electronic control unit;
and
the electronic control unit being at least partially disposed in the recessed area of the front wall of the tapered middle portion of the base.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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