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Pugilists' training apparatusRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, StrikingPugilists' training apparatus description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060287169, Pugilists' training apparatus. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not Applicable STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND [0003] This invention relates to training apparatus for pugilists or boxers. It may also be used by other sportspeople or fitness enthusiasts, to develop general fitness and stamina. [0004] For training, pugilists (otherwise known as boxers) often use punch bags, or larger so-called `heavy` bags, to assist them in developing the strength, stamina and co-ordination required for competitive boxing. Punch bags and heavy bags are typically suspended from the ceiling in a gymnasium and are repeatedly punched by the pugilist during training. [0005] To prepare a pugilist for competition, it is desirable for his training apparatus to respond to punches in a similar manner to a human competitor, in order to provide realistic training. However, the applicant has found that punch bags and heavy bags often provide more give when punched than would be the case with a real human competitor, and accordingly do not provide the pugilist with as realistic training as would be desired. BRIEF SUMMARY [0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided apparatus for a pugilist to punch during training, comprising a wall mount and one or more padded members for the pugilist to punch. By virtue of being wall-mounted, the apparatus may be installed in rooms having a high ceiling, or in other locations in which it is not possible to suspend training apparatus from the ceiling. [0007] Preferably the apparatus comprises a plurality of padded members arranged for the pugilist to practice different punches. [0008] Preferably the apparatus further comprises a substructure and one or more plates on which the padded members are attached. The term "plate" as used herein should be interpreted broadly, to encompass any substrate or backing member(s) for supporting at least a substantial part of a padded member. [0009] Particularly preferably the padded members are directly attached to the plates, which may be made of metal or another sufficiently strong material. By mounting the padded members in such a manner, this advantageously provides a firm and relatively unyielding article for the pugilist to punch, which may be configured to provide a similar amount of give as a human competitor. Accordingly, the pugilist's training may be made more realistic (compared to using traditional punch bags or heavy bags) and may more closely resemble actual competition. [0010] Preferably the padded members are substantially cuboid in shape. [0011] Preferably the apparatus further comprises shock absorbers disposed between the substructure and the wall mount. Particularly preferably the shock absorbers are made of rubber, such as the rubber used for engine mounts in vehicles. The shock absorbers advantageously absorb impact forces delivered to the apparatus by the pugilist during training. [0012] The padded members may be arranged in various different configurations, suitable for the pugilist to practice different punches. For example, for practicing uppercuts, a padded member may be arranged such that, in use, it is substantially perpendicular to the wall and its major outer surface faces substantially towards the floor. For practicing uppercuts or hooks from the left or right side, a padded member may be arranged such that, in use, it is substantially perpendicular to the wall and there is an angle of approximately 45.degree. between the major outer face of the padded member and the floor. [0013] For practicing straight punches and jabs, a padded member may be arranged such that, in use, its major outer face is parallel or near-parallel to the wall and faces away from the wall. For side punches and hooks, a padded member may be arranged such that, in use, it is substantially perpendicular to the wall and there is an angle of between about 80.degree. and 90.degree. (particularly preferably about 85.degree.) between the major outer face of the padded member and the floor. [0014] The padded members may be provided in various combinations as desired. For example, in a first embodiment, suitable for practicing body shots, the apparatus may have a first padded member arranged such that, in use, it is substantially perpendicular to the wall and its major outer surface faces substantially towards the floor; and second and third padded members arranged either side of the first padded member and configured such that, in use, they are substantially perpendicular to the wall and there is an angle of approximately 45.degree. between the major outer face of each padded member and the floor. [0015] In a second embodiment, suitable for practicing head shots, the apparatus has a first padded member arranged such that, in use, it is substantially perpendicular to the wall and its major outer surface faces substantially towards the floor; second and third padded members arranged either side of the first padded member and configured such that, in use, they are substantially perpendicular to the wall and there is an angle of between about 80.degree. and 90.degree. (particularly preferably about 85.degree.) between the major outer face of each padded member and the floor; and a fourth padded member arranged between the second and third padded members and configured such that, in use, its major outer face is parallel or near-parallel to the wall and faces away from the wall. [0016] Preferably the substructure is adapted to be reversibly attached to or removed from the wall mount. This enables different arrangements of padded members to be removed from or attached to the wall, as required for whichever punches are to be practiced during training. [0017] The substructure may comprise tubular metallic components, for example made from tubular steel. Alternatively the substructure may comprise fiber-reinforced composite components, for example a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer composite or metallic composite. Other reinforcing fibers, such as Kevlar.TM. may also be used, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art of materials selection. [0018] The position of the padded members on the apparatus may be adjustable, to suit pugilists of different heights. [0019] According to a second aspect of the invention there is provided apparatus for a pugilist to punch during training, comprising means for attaching the apparatus to a wall, and one or more padded members for the pugilist to punch. 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