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Inflatable punching bag

Inflatable punching bag description/claims

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to exercise and more specifically to an inflatable punching bag, which includes a plurality of impact areas that provide feedback when struck.

2. Discussion of the Prior Art

Patent application number 2004/0097347 to Ghim discloses a sports training device. The Ghim application includes a body having at least one hitting surface sized and shaped so as to receive a punch or kick delivered by a user. A sound generator is carried by the body for generating an audible sound and includes a switch carried by the body for causing the generator to generate the sound in response to an impact created by the punch or kick. However, the Ghim device is not inflatable.

Accordingly, there is a clearly felt need in the art for an inflatable punching bag, which may be deflated for transportation in a small enclosure and includes a plurality of impact areas that provide feedback when struck.

The present invention provides an inflatable punching bag, which includes a plurality of impact areas that provide feedback when struck. The inflatable punching bag preferably includes an inflatable bag, at least one sensor device, a control box and a base. The inflatable bag is preferably fabricated from a PVC plastic material. An air valve is preferably formed on a top of the inflatable bag for filling thereof with air. At least one impact area is formed on a front of the inflatable bag. A single sensor device is formed behind each one of the at least one impact area. The sensor device preferably includes a sensor case, at least one light source and an impact sensor. The wires from each sensor device are run through a rear of the inflatable bag. The wire opening is sealed to prevent the loss of air pressure.

The control box includes a power source, a sound transducer and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit receives input from the at least one impact sensor. The electrical circuit may be programmed to provide a light output through the at least one light source and/or an audible output through the sound transducer. The electrical circuit may also be programmed to provide a video output through a video display as a response or feedback to input from the at least one impact sensor. The base preferably includes a weighted portion and intermediate portion. The weighted portion includes a fill cap. The weighted portion is filled with a dense solid or a liquid to prevent the inflatable bag punching bag from being knocked over during use. The intermediate portion includes an air nozzle for filling thereof with air. A bottom of the intermediate portion is secured to a top of the weighted portion and a top of the intermediate portion is secured to a bottom of the inflatable bag.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an inflatable punching bag, which may be deflated for transportation in a small enclosure.

Finally, it is another object of the present invention to provide an inflatable punching bag, which includes a plurality of impact areas that provide feedback when struck.

These and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.

FIG. 1 is a side view of the inflatable punching bag in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the inflatable punching bag disclosing a cross sectional side view of two sensor devices in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross sectional side view of a sensor device of an inflatable punching bag in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a control box of an inflatable punching bag in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view of a control box of an inflatable punching bag in accordance with the present invention.

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