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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 10, 2009
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2005
Berta M. Briones, Pepper Pike, OH (US);
Steven J. Torontali, Moreland Hills, OH (US);
Berta M. Briones, Pepper Pike, OH (US);
Steven J. Torontali, Moreland Hills, OH (US);
Other;
Abstract
Devices for supporting and/or positioning a martial arts board, or other strikeable object, are described. In one embodiment, the device includes a frame and a support assembly securing the board to the frame. The support assembly may include a pivotal retainer to facilitate rapid insertion and securing of a martial arts board by the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a rotational assembly configured to rotate the martial arts board and/or a tiltable assembly configured to tilt the martial arts board at an angle. Rotation and tilting may facilitate positioning of the board so that an individual is able to strike the board. In another embodiment, the device is modular and may be disassembled for transportation or storage.