US20170136335A1

US20170136335A1 - Exercise training device

Info

Publication number: US20170136335A1
Application number: US15/356,493
Authority: US
Inventors: LeCharles Bentley
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-11-18
Filing date: 2016-11-18
Publication date: 2017-05-18
Also published as: USD889579S1

Abstract

An exercise training device includes a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface. The exercise training device includes a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion. The second bag portion has a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion. The exercise training device includes a user handle that allows a user to hold the exercise training device. The user handle is disposed at the rear surface of the first bag portion.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/256,873, filed on Nov. 18, 2015, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The instant application is generally directed towards an exercise training device. For example, the instant application is directed towards an exercise training device for assisting an athlete with proper hand positioning.

BACKGROUND

Exercise training devices can be used to help athletes. Exercise training devices can be used, for example, to help athletes train in a variety of different sports.

SUMMARY

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key factors or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
In an example, an exercise training device comprises a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface. The exercise training device comprises a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion. The second bag portion has a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion. The exercise training device comprises a user handle configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device, the user handle disposed at the rear surface of the first bag portion.
In another example, an exercise training device comprises a second bag portion comprising a first surface having a semi-spherical shape. The exercise training device comprises a second surface, opposing the first surface, extending planar. The exercise training device comprises a first user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion. The exercise training device comprises a second user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion. The second user handle is spaced apart from the first user handle. The first user handle and the second user handle are configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device.
In another example, an exercise training device comprises a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface. The front surface and the rear surface are attached by at least one lateral surface. The exercise training device comprises a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion. The second bag portion has a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion. An outer perimeter of the second bag portion is spaced a distance apart from the lateral surface.
The following description and annexed drawings set forth certain illustrative aspects and implementations. These are indicative of but a few of the various ways in which one or more aspects can be employed. Other aspects, advantages, and/or novel features of the disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the annexed drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Aspects of the present disclosure are best understood from the following detailed description when read with the accompanying figures. It is noted that, in accordance with the standard practice in the industry, various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features can be arbitrarily increased or reduced for clarity of discussion.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 2 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a rear surface of an example training device;

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a rear surface of an example training device;

FIG. 5 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 6 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 7 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 8 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a user handle of an example training device;

FIG. 10 is an illustration of a user handle of an example training device;

FIG. 11 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 12 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 13 is an illustration of an example training device;

FIG. 14 is an illustration of an example training device; and

FIG. 15 is an illustration of an example training device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following disclosure provides many different embodiments, or examples, for implementing different features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of components and arrangements are described below to simplify the present disclosure. These are, of course, merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. For example, the attachment of a first feature and a second feature in the description that follows can include embodiments in which the first feature and the second feature are attached in direct contact, and can also include embodiments in which additional features can be positioned between the first feature and the second feature, such that the first feature and the second feature are not in direct contact. In addition, the present disclosure can repeat reference numerals and/or letters in the various examples. This repetition is for the purpose of simplicity and clarity and does not in itself dictate a relationship between the various embodiments and/or configurations discussed.
Further, spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The apparatus can be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein can likewise be interpreted accordingly.
Referring to FIG. 1, an exercise training device 100 is provided for athletic training in a variety of sports. In an example, the exercise training device 100 could be used for football training, such as assisting an athlete with hand placement and/or proper striking of a target. In an example, the athlete can choose to strike a rounded, spherical portion of the exercise training device 100, or can instead strike the flat/planar portion of the exercise training device 100. The exercise training device 100 is relatively soft and compressible, such as comprising foam, sponge, rubber, liquid, gas, etc.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the exercise training device 100 is illustrated. In an example, the exercise training device 100 comprises a first bag portion 102 and a second bag portion 104. The first bag portion 102 can have a substantially quadrilateral shape, such as a rectangular shape (e.g., as illustrated), a square shape, etc. It will be appreciated that the first bag portion 102 is not limited to the illustrated shape, and other shapes (e.g., oval, circular, triangular) are envisioned.
The first bag portion 102 comprises a first side 108 and an opposing second side 110. In an example, the first side 108 can define a front surface 112 while the second side 110 can define a rear surface 114. The first side 108 and the second side 110 can be attached via one or more lateral sides 116. In an example, the lateral sides 116 extend non-parallel to (e.g., perpendicular to) the first surface 112 and the second surface 114. For example, the first surface 112 and the second surface 114 can extend substantially parallel to each other. The lateral sides 116 can be attached to a perimeter of the first surface 112 and the second surface 114, so as to extend between the first surface 112 and the second surface 114.
The first bag portion 102 can be non-rigid and have at least some degree of compressibility or pliability. The first bag portion 102 can comprise a lightweight and/or compressible material, such as foam, feathers, rubber, sponge, liquid, gas, and/or the like. In an example, the first bag portion 102 can comprise a bag that is filled with the compressible material. The bag can comprise, for example, leather and/or a synthetic material (e.g., vinyl, PVC, canvas, etc.) that is resistant to abrasion, mildew, cutting, tearing, etc. The bag can be substantially hollow and can be selectively opened, such as with a zipper, for example. The bag can be filled with the compressible material. As such, when the bag is closed (e.g., zipper teeth interlocked), the first bag portion 102 is soft and/or non-rigid, and can at least partially compress in response to a force. As such, a user can hit or strike the first bag portion 102 with energy being absorbed, dissipated, etc. by the first bag portion.
The second bag portion 104 comprises a first side 130 and a second side 132. In an example, the first side 130 can define a first surface 134 and can face in the same direction as the first side 108 of the first bag portion 102. In an example, the second side 132 can face in the same direction as the second side 110 of the second bag portion 104. That is, in an example, the second side 132 of the second bag portion 104 can face towards the first bag portion 102. In an example, the first surface 134 of the first side 130 can have a semi-spherical shape. For example, the first surface 134 can extend non-planar, and can define a rounded or curved shape that projects outwardly from the front surface 112 of the first bag portion 102.
The second bag portion 104 can be non-rigid and have at least some degree of compressibility or pliability. The second bag portion 104 can comprise a lightweight and/or compressible material, such as foam, feathers, rubber, sponge, liquid, gas, and/or the like. In an example, the second bag portion 104 can comprise a bag that is filled with the compressible material. The bag can comprise, for example, leather and/or a synthetic material (e.g., vinyl, PVC, canvas, etc.) that is resistant to abrasion, mildew, cutting, tearing, etc. The bag can be substantially hollow and can be selectively opened, such as with a zipper, for example. The bag can be filled with the compressible material. As such, when the bag is closed (e.g., zipper teeth interlocked), the second bag portion 104 is soft and/or non-rigid, and can at least partially compress in response to a force. Accordingly, a user can hit or strike the second bag portion 104 with energy being absorbed, dissipated, etc. by the second bag portion.
It is to be appreciated that the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 can comprise the same or different materials. A bag of the first bag portion can comprise a material that is the same as or different than a material of a bag of the second bag portion (e.g., in color, composition, thickness, type, etc.) and/or at least some of the bag of the first bag portion can be filled with a material that is the same as or different than a material that fills at least some of the bag of the second bag portion (e.g., in composition, density, amount, type, etc.). A bag of the first bag portion can comprise a different number and/or type of openings than that of the second bag portion (e.g., to allow material(s) to be filled into the bags). At least some different openings of the first bag portion 102 can comprise the same or different closing mechanisms (e.g., zipper, hook and loop, adhesive, magnetic, etc.). At least some different openings of the second bag portion 102 can comprise the same or different closing mechanisms (e.g., zipper, hook and loop, adhesive, magnetic, etc.). At least some closing mechanisms of the first bag portion 102 can be the same or different than at least some of the closing mechanisms of the second bag portion 104. The first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 can comprise one or more baffles, pockets, etc. where one or more openings provide access thereto for filling with compressible material. The first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 can have a solid construction in conjunction with compressive material (e.g., rigid rubber, wood, metal, plastic, etc. planar and/or other structure at the rear surface of the first bag portion 102 and/or the second surface of the second bag portion 104 with compressible material filled there over (e.g., in one or more baffles, pockets, etc.)).
Referring to FIG. 3, the second side 110 of the exercise training device 100 is illustrated. The exercise training device 100 comprises one or more user handles 300 disposed at the rear surface 114 of the first bag portion 102. The user handles 300 are configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device 100. In an example, the user handles 300 comprise a first user handle 302, a second user handle 304, a third user handle 306, a fourth user handle 308, and a fifth user handle 310. The user handles 300 can comprise, for example, straps, grips, holders, etc. When a user grips and holds the user handles 300, the user can lift and support the exercise training device 100.
The first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 308 can be positioned adjacent to an outer perimeter 312 of the rear surface 114. In an example, the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310 can be located in closer proximity to the outer perimeter 312 than the second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, or the fourth user handle 308. In this way, due to the distance separating the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310, a user can have alternative arrangements to grip the exercise training device 100.
The second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, and the fourth user handle 308 can be offset from the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310. For example, an axis 314 can intersect the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310 while not intersecting the second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, or the fourth user handle 308. Rather, the second user handle 304 and the fourth user handle 308 can be located on a first side of the axis 314, while the third user handle 306 can be located on an opposing second side of the axis 314. In an example, a second axis 316 can intersect the second user handle 304 and the fourth user handle 308, with the second axis 316 parallel to and offset from the axis 314.
In this way, the user can grip a variety of different handles 302, 304, 306, 308, 310 to hold the exercise training device 100. In an example, the user can choose to grip the second user handle 304 and the fourth user handle 308 when an athlete strikes a lower location of the second bag portion 104 and/or a lower location of the first bag portion 102. In the alternative, a user can choose to grip the third user handle 306 when an athlete strikes an upper location of the second bag portion 104 and/or an upper location of the first bag portion 102. The user can choose to grip the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310 to limit rotation of the exercise training device 100 about an axis 350.
It is to be appreciated, that any number, arrangement, configuration, etc. of user handles are contemplated herein. It is to be appreciated that not all user handles need be the same in type, function, construction, composition, configuration, attachment mechanism, etc. One user handle can have a first construction and another user handle can have a second construction. One user handle can be relatively soft (e.g., rope, burlap, fabric, etc.), while another user handle can be relatively rigid (e.g., plastic, wood, metal, etc.). One user handle can be attached to the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 at multiple points or locations, with multiple (e.g., same or different) fasteners, etc., while another user handle can be attached to the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 at a single point or location with a single fastener (e.g., that is the same or different than a fastener(s) used to attach another user handle) or with multiple fasteners (e.g., that are the same or different than a fastener(s) used to attach another user handle).
Referring to FIG. 4, a second example exercise training device 400 is illustrated. In addition to the below, any of the foregoing discussion, features, etc. are applicable to the exercise training device 400. In an example, the exercise training device 400 can comprise the second bag portion 104 but not the first bag portion 102. The second bag portion 104 comprises the first surface 134 having the semi-spherical shape. The second side 132 can comprise a second surface 402, opposing the first surface 134, which extends planar. In this way, the second bag portion 104 can comprise a half-spherical shape, with the user gripping the second surface 402 of the second side 132, and an athlete striking and/or contacting the first surface 134.
In an example, the exercise training device 400 comprises the user handles 300. More particularly, the exercise training device 400 comprises the first user handle 302, the second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, the fourth user handle 308, and the fifth user handle 310. The user handles 300 can be disposed at the second surface 402 of the second bag portion 104.
In an example, the third user handle 306 can be positioned in proximity to an outer perimeter 404 of the second surface 400. The third user handle 306 can be separated between about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees from the first user handle 302. In an example, the third user handle 306 can be separated between about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees from the fifth user handle 310. In this way, the first user handle 302 and the fifth user handle 310 can be separated between about 160 degrees to about 200 degrees.
Referring to FIG. 5, a third example exercise training device 500 is illustrated. In addition to the below, any of the foregoing discussion, features, etc. are applicable to the exercise training device 500. In an example, the second bag portion 104 can be removably attached to the first bag portion 102. The second bag portion 104 can be similar in structure to the second bag portion 104 illustrated in FIG. 4. For example, the second bag portion 104 can comprise the first user handle 302, the second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, the fourth user handle 308, and the fifth user handle 310 disposed at the second surface 402 of the second bag portion 104.
In an example, the first bag portion 102 defines one or more openings 501 that extend through the front surface 112 and the rear surface 114 of the first bag portion 102. For example, the first bag portion 102 defines a first opening 502, a second opening 504, a third opening 506, a fourth opening 508, and a fifth opening 510. The openings 501 can be aligned with the user handles 300 of the second bag portion 104. In this way, the second bag portion 104 can be brought into contact with the first bag portion 102, such that the user handles 300 can be positioned to extend through the opening 501. In the alternative, the second bag portion 104 can be separated from the first bag portion 102, as illustrated in FIG. 5. It is to be appreciated that the openings can be of any size, shape, dimension, etc. and/or can differ from one another with regard to any one or more of the same. One opening can be dimensioned to accommodate a user handle having a relatively rectangular shape, while another opening can be dimensioned to merely allow a strap to slide there through (e.g., relatively flat user handle).
Referring to FIG. 6, a top down view of the exercise training device 500 comprising the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 is illustrated. In addition to the below, any of the foregoing discussion, features, etc. are applicable to the exercise training device 500. In an example, to attach the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104, the second bag portion 104 can be moved towards the first bag portion 102 in a movement direction 600. In addition or in the alternative, the first bag portion 102 can be moved towards the second bag portion 104 in a second movement direction 602. In this way, the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 can be moved closer towards each other.
As the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 are moved towards each other, the user handles 300 can be aligned with the openings 501. For example, the first user handle 302 can be aligned with the first opening 502. The second user handle 304 can be aligned with the second opening 504. The third user handle 306 can be aligned with the third opening 506. The fourth user handle 308 can be aligned with the fourth opening 508. The fifth user handle 310 can be aligned with the fifth opening 510.
In an example, at least one of the user handles (e.g., 302, 304, 306, 308, 310) can have a planar portion 608 that lies within a plane 610 that is parallel to a plane 612 within which the second surface 402 lies. For example, planar portion 608 of the user handles 302, 304, 306, 308, 310 can be spaced a distance apart from the second surface 402. The planar portion 608 can lie within the plane 610, wherein the plane 610 is parallel to the plane 612 within which the second surface 402 of the second bag portion 104 lies.
Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 can be attached. In addition to the below, any of the foregoing discussion, features, etc. are applicable to the exercise training device illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8. For example, the first user handle 302 can extend through the first opening 502. The second user handle 304 can extend through the second opening 504. The third user handle 306 can extend through the third opening 506. The fourth user handle 308 can extend through the fourth opening 508. The fifth user handle 310 can extend through the fifth opening 510. In this way, the first user handle 302, the second user handle 304, the third user handle 306, the fourth user handle 308, and the fifth user handle 310 can penetrate through the first bag portion 102, such as by being received within and extending through the first opening 502, the second opening 504, the third opening 506, the fourth opening 508, and the fifth opening 510.
The user can grip one or more of the user handles 300 to support the exercise training device 500. For example, when the user grips one or more of the user handles 300, the first bag portion 102 is sandwiched between the second bag portion 104 and the user's hands. The second bag portion 104 is limited from being inadvertently removed or detached from the second bag portion 104 at least until the user releases the user handles 300. When the user releases the user handles 300, the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 can be detached from one another.
In this way, the user has the option of using the second bag portion 104 without the first bag portion 102, or using a combination of the first bag portion 102. For example, in a first method of use, the user can grip the user handles 300 of the second bag portion 104 without passing the user handles 300 through the openings 501 in the first bag portion 102. As such, the user can grip and support the second bag portion 104 without the first bag portion 102. In another method of use, the user can pass the user handles 300 through the openings 501 of the first bag portion 102, such that the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 can be attached.
The second bag portion 104 can be used with a different instance of the first bag portion 102 (e.g., having a different size, shape, composition, density, weight, texture, etc.) such as by passing one or more user handles through an opening in the different instance of the first bag portion 102 and/or the first bag portion 102 can be used with a different instance of the second bag portion 104 (e.g., having a different size, shape, composition, density, weight, texture, etc.), such as by passing one or more handles of the different instance of the second bag portion 104 through an opening in the first bag portion 102..
Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, an example of a user handle 900 is illustrated. In addition to the below, any of the foregoing discussion, features, etc. are applicable to the subject matter described with respect to FIGS. 9 and 10. The user handle 900 can be similar or identical to the user handles 300, and can be used in association with the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104. In an example, the user handle 900 can be rotatable relative to the rear surface 114 of the first bag portion 102. In an example, the user handle 900 can be rotated along a rotational direction 902 relative to the rear surface 114. In an example, the user handle 900 can be pivotally attached to the rear surface 114 of the first bag portion 102 to facilitate rotatability.
The user handle 900 can be rotated between a first position, which is illustrated in FIG. 9, and a second position, which is illustrated in FIG. 10. In an example, the user handle 900 in first position and the second position can define an angle that is between about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees. In an example, the user handle 900 in the first position and the second position can define an angle that is about 90 degrees. A user handle can be locked or fixed in position before or after being rotated (e.g., one or more times to one or more degrees), such as by a ratcheting mechanism or the like.
Rotation of the user handle 900 can facilitate easier and more effective gripping by the user. For example, the user can grip the handle 900 and selectively rotate the handle 900 between the first position and the second position, or positions in between. Rotation of the handle 900 can allow for the user to support the exercise training device 100, 400, 500 more effectively depending on where a force is applied by an athlete to the exercise training device 100, the amount of the force applied, etc.
A user handle can be attached to the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 using any attachment mechanism, such as a rod, bolt, screw, washer, nut, hook and loop, magnet, etc. For example, a strap can be tied and/or otherwise attached to a grommet in the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104. A first user handle (e.g., having a first configuration, composition, size, shape, etc.) can be attached to the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 at a location using an attachment mechanism (e.g., rod of bag or handle received within hole of handle or bag). The first user handle can be detached from the location and a second user handle can be attached at the first location using the attachment mechanism (e.g., rod of bag or second handle received within hole of second handle or bag). In this way, different size, shape, texture, etc. user handles can be selectively attached to and/or detached from the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104 (e.g., depending on user preference, use case, etc.).
In an example, the first bag portion 102 can have a recess formed therein and/or an aperture formed there through (e.g., from the front surface 112 to the rear surface 114) within which at least some of the second bag portion 104 can be disposed (e.g., to promote maintaining a relative position between the second bag portion 104 and the first bag portion 102). Some type of attachment mechanism(s) can be implemented in such a configuration. For example, one or more of an adhesive, hook and loop, slots and protrusions, etc. can be on the second side 132 of the second bag portion 104 that is disposed in the recess, a sidewall of the second bag portion 104 that is disposed in the recess or aperture, a surface of the first bag portion 102 that defines a bottom of the recess, and/or a sidewall of the first bag portion 102 that defines the recess or aperture. The attachment mechanism(s) can facilitate selective attachment/detachment of the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104 to/from each other.
Referring to FIG. 11, the second bag portion 104 of the exercise training device 400 is illustrated. In an example, the second bag portion 104 comprises one or more panels. The panels can comprise the leather and/or synthetic material that forms the outer surface/material of the second bag portion 104. In an example, the second bag portion 104 comprises a first panel 1100 and a second panel 1102. The first panel 1100 and the second panel 1102 can be disposed towards a center of the second bag portion 104. The first panel 1100 and/or the second panel 1102 can have quadrilateral shapes. The first panel 1100 and/or the second panel 1102 can have a pair of linearly extending sides and a pair of rounded sides. In an example, the first panel 1100 and the second panel 1102 can share a side, such that the first panel 1100 and the second panel 1102 are adjacent to each other.
The second bag portion 104 comprises a plurality of outer panels that are positioned along an outer perimeter of the first panel 1100 and the second panel 1102. In an example, the second bag portion 104 comprises third panels 1104. In an example, the third panels 1104 can each border one side of the first panel 1100 and one side of the second panel 1102. The third panels 1104 can have a quadrilateral shape. The second bag portion 104 comprises a plurality of fourth panels 1106. In an example, the fourth panels 1106 can border one side of one of the first panel 1100 or the second panel 1102. The some of the fourth panels 1106 can be positioned between the third panels 1104. In an example, the panels 1100, 1102, 1104, 1106 can be fixed to each other, such as with sewing, adhesives, or the like, so as to form an outer surface of the second bag portion 104.
Referring to FIG. 12, an example exercise training device 1200 is illustrated. In an example, the exercise training device 1200 comprises one or more second bag portions. For example, the exercise training device 1220 can comprise the second bag portion 104, and an additional second bag portion 1202. In an example, the second bag portions 104, 1202 can be attached to one another side by side or in a stacked configuration.
FIGS. 13-15 are further illustrations of the second bag portion 104 of the exercise training device 400 (e.g., where the exercise training device 400 does not include the first bag portion 102).
In operation, the user can grip the user handles 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 900 of the exercise training device 100, 400, 500. By gripping the user handles 300, 302, 304, 306, 308, 310, 900, the user can hold the exercise training device 100, 400, 500 at the second surface 402 of the second bag portion 104 or the rear surface 114 of the first bag portion 102. With the user holding the exercise training device 100, 400, 500, an athlete can strike or contact the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104. In an example, the athlete can strike the semi-spherically shaped first surface 134 of the second bag portion 104.
Striking the exercise training device 100, 400, 500 can assist the athlete in a number of ways. For example, the athlete can improve his strength and conditioning by striking the exercise training device 100, 400, 500 with limited risk to the user holding the exercise training device 100, 400, 500. In addition, the athlete can improve his hand placement by aiming at certain portions of the first bag portion 102 and/or the second bag portion 104. Further, due to the compressibility of the first bag portion 102 and the second bag portion 104, risk of injury to the athlete is negligible. In addition, in an example, the exercise training device 500 can be relatively easily stowed due to the detachability of the first bag portion 102 from the second bag portion 104.
It will be appreciated that while the figures illustrate possible dimensions of the first support portion, the second support portion, the third support portion, etc., these dimensions are merely exemplary and not intended to be limiting. The example dimensions merely illustrate possible dimensions of the first support portion, the second support portion, the third support portion, etc. In these examples, the first support portion, the second support portion, the third support portion, etc. can have a range of dimensions.
The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments so that those of ordinary skill in the art can better understand various aspects of the present disclosure. Those of ordinary skill in the art should appreciate that they can readily use the present disclosure as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures for carrying out the same purposes and/or achieving the same advantages of various embodiments introduced herein. Those of ordinary skill in the art should also realize that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure, and that they can make various changes, substitutions, and alterations herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter of the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing at least some of the claims.
Various operations of embodiments are provided herein. The order in which some or all of the operations are described should not be construed to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Alternative ordering will be appreciated having the benefit of this description. Further, it will be understood that not all operations are necessarily present in each embodiment provided herein. Also, it will be understood that not all operations are necessary in some embodiments.
It will be appreciated that layers, features, elements, etc. depicted herein are illustrated with particular dimensions relative to one another, such as structural dimensions or orientations, for example, for purposes of simplicity and ease of understanding and that actual dimensions of the same differ substantially from that illustrated herein, in some embodiments.
Moreover, “exemplary” is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, illustration, etc., and not necessarily as advantageous. As used in this application, “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. In addition, “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims are generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Also, at least one of A and B and/or the like generally means A or B or both A and B. Furthermore, to the extent that “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising”. Also, unless specified otherwise, “first,” “second,” or the like are not intended to imply a temporal aspect, a spatial aspect, an ordering, etc. Rather, such terms are merely used as identifiers, names, etc. for features, elements, items, etc. For example, a first element and a second element generally correspond to element A and element B or two different or two identical elements or the same element.
Also, although the disclosure has been shown and described with respect to one or more implementations, equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others of ordinary skill in the art based upon a reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. The disclosure comprises all such modifications and alterations and is limited only by the scope of the following claims. In particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components (e.g., elements, resources, etc.), the terms used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component which performs the specified function of the described component (e.g., that is functionally equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure. In addition, while a particular feature of the disclosure can have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature can be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as can be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An exercise training device comprising:

a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface;

a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion, the second bag portion having a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion; and

a user handle configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device, the user handle disposed at the rear surface of the first bag portion.

2. The exercise training device of claim 1, wherein the user handle is attached to the second bag portion and penetrates through the first bag portion.

3. The exercise training device of claim 2, wherein the second bag portion is attached to the first bag portion via the user handle.

4. The exercise training device of claim 2, wherein the first bag portion defines an opening through which the user handle penetrates.

5. The exercise training device of claim 1, wherein the user handle is rotatable relative to the rear surface.

6. The exercise training device of claim 5, wherein the user handle is rotatable between a first position and a second position, the first position and the second position separated between about 80 degrees to about 100 degrees.

7. The exercise training device of claim 1, wherein the second bag portion is removable from the first bag portion.

8. An exercise training device comprising:

a second bag portion comprising:

a first surface having a semi-spherical shape; and

a second surface, opposing the first surface, extending planar;

a first user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion; and

a second user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion, the second user handle spaced apart from the first user handle, wherein the first user handle and the second user handle are configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device.

9. The exercise training device of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first user handle or the second user handle is rotatable relative to the second surface.

10. The exercise training device of claim 8, comprising a fifth user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion.

11. The exercise training device of claim 10, wherein an axis intersects the first user handle and the fifth user handle, the second user handle disposed on a first side of the axis such that the axis does not intersect the second user handle.

12. The exercise training device of claim 11, comprising a third user handle disposed at the second surface of the second bag portion, the third user handle disposed on a second side of the axis such that the axis does not intersect the third user handle.

13. The exercise training device of claim 8, wherein at least one of the first user handle or the second user handle has a planar portion that lies within a plane that is parallel to a plane within which the second surface lies.

14. An exercise training device comprising:

a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface, the front surface and the rear surface attached by at least one lateral surface; and

a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion, the second bag portion having a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion, an outer perimeter of the second bag portion spaced a distance apart from the lateral surface.

15. The exercise training device of claim 14, wherein a first distance from a first point on the outer perimeter of the second bag portion to a second point on the lateral surface is less than a second distance from a third point on the outer perimeter of the second bag portion to a fourth point on the lateral surface, where the first point is spaced apart from the third point on the outer perimeter of the second bag portion and where a line passing through the first point and the second point is non-parallel to a line passing through the third point and the fourth point.

16. The exercise training device of claim 14, wherein the second bag portion is removable from the first bag portion.

17. The exercise training device of claim 14, comprising a user handle configured to allow a user to hold the exercise training device, the user handle disposed at the rear surface of the first bag portion.

18. The exercise training device of claim 17, wherein the user handle is attached to the second bag portion and penetrates through the first bag portion.

19. The exercise training device of claim 18, wherein the second bag portion is attached to the first bag portion via the user handle.

20. The exercise training device of claim 17, comprising an attachment mechanism configured to couple the user handle to a first location of the rear surface of the first bag portion, decouple the user handle from the first location of the rear surface of the first bag portion, and couple a second user handle to the first location of the rear surface of the first bag portion.