Patent ID: 6080089
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A training bag apparatus comprising:a training bag support base having a planar, substantially circular bottom portion, a dome-shaped upper portion attached to the bottom portion defining a substantially closed cavity therebetween, the upper portion having a dome-shaped outer surface, a centrally positioned support collar attached to the upper portion, at least two support ribs radiating from the support collar along at least a portion of the outer surface, the support collar and ribs being integrally molded with the upper portion, a centrally positioned upstanding projection attached to the bottom portion and a substantially rigid elongate tube removably fitted over the upstanding projection and extending at least from the bottom projection to the support collar, wherein at least the upper portion, bottom portion, support collar and ribs are provided by a one piece molded structure;a flexible column fitted over at least a portion of the tube and extending substantially vertically upward from the support collar for holding a striking pad;and a striking pad attached to the column.