BOXING SLIP CORD SYSTEM

Abstract

The boxing slip cord system includes first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The first and second tripod stands having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp. An extension tube is received through the clamp of the first and second stands. Each of the first and second tripod stands has three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an end to one of the three legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end of the extension tube. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord is wound around the first and second cord reels adapted to be suspended between the first and second stands.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/538,030 filed on Jul. 28, 2017 which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to a boxing slip cord system, and more particularly, to system used for specific training exercise to improve a boxer's maneuvers that rely on agility and balance improved through a specific training exercise known as the rope slip drill.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] When it comes to boxing training, a slipping cord is one of the most basic pieces of equipment. It can be made of rubber cord or a simple piece of rope. There are numerous ways it can be incorporated into any workout of a boxer's training routine.

[0004] The slipping cord can be hung approximately chest high, across any area, preferably spanning between about ten to fifteen feet. The cord should be strung tight and secured at both ends.

[0005] There are a variety of exercises that can be done with a basic slipping cord. The most basic use of the slipping cord is to practice footwork. The boxer positions themselves at one end of the slipping cord, assuming a proper boxing stance. With the cord resting lightly on his or her left shoulder, they move down the cord making sure to step with the left foot first and bring the right foot behind it. This helps the fighter to get used to stepping correctly, with the front foot first and back foot secondly. This is also a good way to be sure the boxer gets used to staying on their toes and also driving off of their back foot without dragging it.

[0006] The slipping cord can be incorporated into a lower body exercise that uses the proper technique when rolling under punches. The boxer assumes a proper boxing stance and without moving their feet, they roll under the cord, simulating the movement of slipping under a left hook or looping right-hand. When done properly, the fighter will be shifting their weight forward as they roll under the right and shifting their weight back as they slip under the left hook.

[0007] The cord can be used to gauge speed of movement as contact is lightly made each time a slip is completed. From a defensive standpoint, the cord is a measuring stick to be sure that a fighter is not over slipping or under slipping, just by making gentle contact. While on offense, a small amount of contact can be made to keep punches sharp and combinations fluid. Maintaining proper distance is also easier to practice because there is somewhat of a stationary target to punch at.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed a boxing slip cord system. The boxing slip cord system includes first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp. An extension tube is slidably received through the clamp of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands has three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of the three legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end of the extension tube of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord is wound around the first and second cord reels adapted to be suspended between the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands.

[0009] According to another embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed a boxing slip cord system. The boxing slip cord system includes first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. The first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp. An extension tube is slidably received through the clamp of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands has three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of the three legs. First and second cord reels are mounted at an upper end of the extension tube of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands. Each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing. A slip cord, wound around the reel within the housing is suspendable between the collapsible, portable tripod stand and a removable suction cup that can attached to a surface of a wall.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] The structure, operation, and advantages of the present invention will become further apparent upon consideration of the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying figures (FIGs.). The figures are intended to be illustrative, not limiting.

[0011] Certain elements in some of the figures may be omitted, or illustrated not-to-scale, for illustrative clarity. The cross-sectional views may be in the form of "slices", or "near-sighted" cross-sectional views, omitting certain background lines which would otherwise be visible in a "true" cross-sectional view, for illustrative clarity. Furthermore, for clarity, some reference numbers may be omitted in certain drawings.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a side view of an illustration of a boxer using the boxing slip cord system, in accordance with the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional view of the boxing slip cord system, in accordance with the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional view of the adjustable support stands used to support the boxing slip cord, in accordance with the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional view showing the height measurement marks on the center tube of the adjustable support stands, in accordance with the present invention.

[0016] FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view of the adjustable support stands in a partially collapsed and in a collapsed condition, in accordance with the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of the cord being pulled out and reeled into the wind up reel, in accordance with the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a side, three-dimensional view of the wind up reel shown in FIG. 6, in accordance with the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a side, three-dimensional view of a boxer using another embodiment of the boxing slip cord system, in accordance with the present invention.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a side, three-dimensional view showing the cord of the embodiment of FIG. 8 removably attached to a wall, in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0021] Boxing requires agility, balance and fast reflexes, among other things. The more agile the boxer is in the ring, the harder it is for the opponent to land punches. Agility is also important to the boxer's offensive maneuvering, as good coordination can help set up attacks. Bobbing and weaving are two common maneuvers used in boxing for both offensive and defensive purposes. These two maneuvers rely heavily on agility and balance, which can be improved through a specific training exercise known as the rope slip drill.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a boxer 10 initially positioned at one end of the boxing slip cord system 12. The boxer 10 is initially positioned at a first end 14 of the boxing slip cord system 12 and moves to the left towards the second end 16 of the slip cord system. The boxer 10 begins assuming a proper boxing stance with the slip cord 18 resting lightly on his or her left shoulder. Then, the boxer 10 moves along the cord 18 towards the second end 16 of the slip cord system 12 making sure to step with the left foot first and bring the right foot behind it.

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the components of the boxing slip cord system 12 are illustrated. Generally, the boxing slip cord system 12 includes first and second collapsible, portable stands or tripods 20 and 22, with a slip cord 18 suspended therebetween. While the slip cord 18 can be constructed of any desirable material such as manila, nylon, cotton, polyester, polypropylene or rubber, it is within the scope of the invention to form the slip cord of any suitable rope or cord that remains taught when it is secured at opposite ends.

[0024] In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the opposite ends 18a and 18b of the slip cord 18 of the boxing slip cord system 12 are secured to the upper ends 20a and 22a of first and second collapsible, portable stands 20 and 22, respectively. Each of the portable stands 20 and 22 is preferably a tripod construction, being a three legged-stand made of a material, such as steel, aluminum alloy, or carbon fiber making it strong and durable. The tripods are typically light-weight and can be folded into a small size, making the boxing slip cord system 12 portable and easy to store after use. The tripods 20 and 22 have three legs 24, 26 and 28 which have plastic feet 30 at a bottom end and are hingedly secured at an opposite upper end 32a, 32b, 32c to a clamp 34.

[0025] The length of the legs 24, 26 and 28 can be adjusted by releasable adjustment members 36 which open to allow the lower end of the legs 24a, 26a and 28a to telescope out of an upper section of the legs 24, 26 and 28. In both stands 20 and 22, an extension tube 38 is slidably received through the clamp 34 and has one end 38a connected by first, second and third hinge fittings to one end of three supports 40, 42 and 44. The opposite end of the three supports 40, 42 and 44 are hingedly connected to the three legs 24, 26 and 28, respectively. When the tripods 20 and 22 are collapsed, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the supports 40, 42 and 44 fold down so that the legs 24, 26 and 28 rest against each other and the bottom end 38a of the tube 38 moves downward as the tube itself moves through the clamp 34 in the direction of the bottom ends of the legs.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, the height of the extension tube 38 is adjustable to lengthen the height of the tripod 20 by telescoping an inner tube section 46 of the tube 38 out of the end 38b of an outer tube section of the extension tube by loosening a releasable adjustment member 48, as seen in FIG. 4, and pulling the inner tube section 46 away from the end 38b of the extension tube 38, as shown in FIG. 3. Conversely, the height of the extension tube 38 can be shortened by telescoping the inner tube section 46 back into the end 38b of the tube 38 by loosening the releasable adjustment member 48 and pushing the inner tube section 46 back into the end 38b of the tube 38.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 4, the inner tube section 46 can have height measurement marks 51 to help adjust the height of the cord reel 50.

[0028] As best seen in FIG. 7, a cord reel 50 is mounted at an upper end 46a of the inner tube section 46 of the tube 38. The cord reel 50 includes a housing 52 which encloses a reel, not shown, within the housing. The cord 18 is wound around the reel and exits the housing 52 through an opening 54. The cord 18 can be unwound from the reel by pulling the free end 18a of the cord away from the cord reel 50. Pulling on the cord 18 releases the spring biased reel and allows the cord to be pulled out from the cord reel to a desired length. Then the reel locks into place so that the cord remains taut. When it is desired to wind the cord 18 back into the cord reel 50, the reel handle 56 can be rotated in the clockwise direction as shown in FIG. 6.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 6, a hook 58 can be secured to the free end 18a of the cord 18. When the boxing slip cord system 12 is assembled as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the hook 58 can be attached to a ring 60 which is mounted to the end of the inner tube section 46.

[0030] In an alternative embodiment, the hook 58 at the end of the cord 18 can be attached to a removable suction cup 62 that can attached to the surface 64 of a wall 66. In use, the rope or cord 18 is hung across a room, such as between the portable stands 20 and 22 so that the rope is taut and hangs at slightly lower than shoulder height. The fighter next bends their knees and lets the top of their left shoulder graze against the rope. The fighter takes a fighting stance and remains in this stance throughout the drill.

[0031] In use, the boxer bobs their head underneath the rope and weave to the other side of it. The boxer lowers their entire body by squatting down from the legs until their head clears the rope. Then the boxer raises their body back up on the opposite side of the rope until their right shoulder grazes the rope. The objective should be for the boxer to keep their shoulders at the same level on both sides of the rope. The bob and weave movements are repeated to bring their body back to its starting position.

[0032] Punches are added to the maneuvers after the user has become accustomed to the bob and weave drill. For example, the user begins by throwing a left jab before bobbing and weaving underneath the rope. Then, the user throws a right jab once properly positioned on the other side of the rope. The user continues to repeat this jab, bob and weave combination for a period of time, such as one minute. Then, additional punch combinations are incorporated, such as a left jab and a right uppercut, before bobbing and weaving. Preferably, the same punch combinations are repeated on the other side of the rope.

[0033] The boxer steps forward while throwing punch combinations. After stepping forward with their lead foot, the back foot is slid forward. After a punch combination is executed, the boxer bobs and weaves to the other side of the rope and repeats the punch combination while taking another step forward. Once the boxer has gone the length of the rope, they can work their way backward using the slide-step technique.

[0034] Although the invention has been shown and described with respect to a certain preferred embodiment or embodiments, certain equivalent alterations and modifications will occur to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of this specification and the annexed drawings. In particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components (assemblies, devices, circuits, etc.) the terms (including a reference to a "means") used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component which performs the specified function of the described component (i.e., that is functionally equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure which performs the function in the herein illustrated exemplary embodiments of the invention. In addition, while a particular feature of the invention may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or more features of the other embodiments as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application.

Claims

1. A boxing slip cord system, comprising: first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands; the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp; an extension tube slidably received through the clamp of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands; each of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three supports; each of the three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of the three legs; first and second cord reels mounted at an upper end of the extension tube of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands; each of the first and second cord reels includes a housing which encloses a reel within the housing; and a slip cord, wound around the first and second cord reels adapted to be suspended between the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands.

2. The boxing slip cord system of claim 1, wherein opposite ends of the slip cord are secured to the first and second cord reels disposed at an upper end of the extension tube extending from the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands, respectively.

3. The boxing slip cord system of claim 2, whereby the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands having three legs which have feet at the first end.

4. The boxing slip cord system of claim 3, further wherein the three legs each have an upper section connected at one end to the clamp and a lower section telescopically received in the upper section.

5. The boxing slip cord system of claim 4, further wherein the three legs each have a releasable adjustment member to allow the lower section of the three legs to telescope out of a bottom of the upper section of the three legs.

6. The boxing slip cord system of claim 5, wherein each of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands includes the extension tube which is slidably received through the clamp and has a bottom end connected by three supports to the three legs.

7. The boxing slip cord system of claim 6, wherein the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands are collapsed when the three supports fold down so that the three legs rest against each other and the bottom end of the extension tube moves downward as the extension tube itself moves through the clamp in the direction of the first ends of the legs.

8. The boxing slip cord system of claim 7, wherein the extension tube is adjustable to lengthen and shorten the height of each of the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands.

9. The boxing slip cord system of claim 8, wherein an inner tube section of the extension tube extends out of an end of an outer tube section of the extension tube by loosening a releasable adjustment member, and pulling the inner tube section away from the end of the outer tube section.

10. The boxing slip cord system of claim 9, wherein the inner tube section is telescoped back into the outer tube section end of the extension tube by loosening the releasable adjustment member and pushing the inner tube section back into the outer tube section of the extension tube.

11. The boxing slip cord system of claim 10, whereby the inner tube section includes height measurement marks to help adjust the height of the cord reel.

12. The boxing slip cord system of claim 11, whereby the cord reel is mounted at a free end of the inner tube section of the extension tube.

13. The boxing slip cord system of claim 12, whereby the cord reel includes a housing which encloses a reel, within the housing, such that the slip cord is wound around the reel and exits the housing through an opening in the housing.

14. The boxing slip cord system of claim 13, whereby a hook is secured to a free end of the slip cord, whereby the hook can be attached to a ring which is mounted to the end of the inner tube section.

15. A boxing slip cord system, comprising: a collapsible, portable tripod stand; the collapsible, portable tripod stand having three legs each having a first end and each being hingedly secured at a second opposite end to a clamp; an extension tube slidably received through the clamp of the collapsible, portable tripod stand; the collapsible, portable tripod stand having three supports; each of the three supports connected at a first end by first, second and third hinge fittings to the clamp and hingedly connected at an opposite second end to one of the three legs; a cord reel mounted at an upper end of the extension tube of the collapsible, portable tripod stand; the cord reel including a housing which encloses a reel within the housing; and a slip cord, wound around the reel within the housing and adapted to be suspended between the collapsible, portable tripod stand and a removable suction cup that can attached to a surface of a wall.

16. The boxing slip cord system of claim 15, further wherein the three legs each have an upper section connected at one end to the clamp and a lower section telescopically received in the upper section.

17. The boxing slip cord system of claim 16, further wherein the three legs each have a releasable adjustment member to allow the lower section of the three legs to telescope out of a bottom of the upper section of the three legs.

18. The boxing slip cord system of claim 17, wherein the first and second collapsible, portable tripod stands are collapsed when the three supports fold down so that the three legs rest against each other and the bottom end of the extension tube moves downward as the extension tube itself moves through the clamp in the direction of the first ends of the legs.

19. The boxing slip cord system of claim 18, wherein an inner tube section of the extension tube extends out of an end of an outer tube section of the extension tube by loosening a releasable adjustment member, and pulling the inner tube section away from the end of the outer tube section.

20. The boxing slip cord system of claim 19, wherein the inner tube section is telescoped back into the outer tube section end of the extension tube by loosening the releasable adjustment member and pushing the inner tube section back into the outer tube section of the extension tube.