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Striking equipment for developing martial art skills

US4173336A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 1977
Grant dateNov 6, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 18, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2244/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention involves a striking board for use in developing one's skill in the martial arts and comprises in its basic aspects in superimposed relation, a relatively flexible cushion member for striking with one's hand, supported by a relatively inflexible member, which in turn is supported by a relatively inflexible spacing member and a further relatively inflexible member, the latter member being of such a construction that the striking board can be held by hand or supported by a bracket support on a wall or other support surface. The bracket support supports the striking board of the invention by compression springs so as to offer suitable resistance to a striking blow. The striking board can be removed from the bracket support, if desired, and hand held by a training partner. The striking board is covered with leather or leather-like plastic coated fabric so as to present a pleasing appearance to the striking board, and less abrasiveness to one's hand in use.

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