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US20170136331A1
US20170136331A1 US15/330,618 US201615330618A US2017136331A1 US 20170136331 A1 US20170136331 A1 US 20170136331A1 US 201615330618 A US201615330618 A US 201615330618A US 2017136331 A1 US2017136331 A1 US 2017136331A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • This invention relates to a paddle and more specifically, to a taekwondo kicking paddle with a grip and gel inserts.
  • the present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, and the two kicking elements are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; at least one grip situated on at least a portion of the handle, and the grip comprising a plurality of ridges, the grip is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements are connected to one another; and at least one insert extending from a portion of the external surface of the first kicking element.
  • the insert is constructed of a foam material or a gel material or any padded material.
  • the handle comprises a protruding element at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand.
  • the protruding element is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements are connected to one another.
  • the paddle further comprises a second insert protruding from a portion of the external surface of the first kicking element.
  • the inserts extend from the external surfaces of the kicking elements forming targets for kicking.
  • the ridges are designed to fit the fingers of a holder.
  • the paddle further comprises a loop situated at the bottom of the handle.
  • the two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts.
  • the present invention relates to a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, and the two kicking elements being connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; and at least two inserts extending from a portion of the external surfaces of each of the kicking elements, and the two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts.
  • the present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, the two kicking elements are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; and at least one grip situated on at least a portion of the handle, and the grip comprises a plurality of ridges, and the grip is situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another.
  • the ridges on the grip are formed by an alternating protrusions and indentations.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one of the embodiments of the paddle
  • FIG. 3 is a front side view of a further embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the grip and the connected end of the two kicking elements;
  • FIG. 4 is a rear side view of FIG. 1 showing the unconnected side of the kicking elements
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 6 is a rear view of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 7 is a front and/or rear view of FIG. 1 .
  • FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a taekwondo kicking paddle 1 comprising: a top and bottom portion, 1 a and 1 b respectively.
  • the bottom portion 1 b forms a handle 2 and the top portion 1 a having at two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b respectively.
  • the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, and each of the kicking elements having external surfaces, 4 a and 4 b respectively.
  • the paddle 1 comprising at least one grip 5 situated on at least a portion of the handle 2 , and the grip 5 comprising a plurality of ridges 6 .
  • the grip 5 is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, are connected to one another.
  • the kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b comprise at least one insert 7 a extending from a portion of the external surface 4 a of the first kicking element 3 a.
  • the insert 7 is constructed of a foam material or a gel material or any padded material or any soft material padding material.
  • the handle 2 comprises a protruding element 8 at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand.
  • the protruding element 8 is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, are connected to one another.
  • the paddle further comprises a second insert 7 b protruding from a portion of the external surface 4 b of the first kicking element 3 b.
  • the inserts, 7 a and 7 b are elevated and extend outwardly from the external surfaces, 4 a and 4 b, of the kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, and form targets for kicking.
  • the ridges 6 are designed to fit the fingers of a holder.
  • the paddle 1 further comprises a loop 9 situated at the bottom 1 b of the handle 2 .
  • the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts, 7 a or 7 b.

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Abstract

The present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising a reverse grip and have protruding inserts situated on the surfaces of the kicking elements of the paddle.

Description

    RELATED APPLICATION
  • This application is related to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/285,126 filed on Oct. 19, 2015 entitled “Taekwondo Kicking Paddle”.
    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • Field of the Invention
  • This invention relates to a paddle and more specifically, to a taekwondo kicking paddle with a grip and gel inserts.
  • Description of the Related Art
  • There are various prior art references showing kicking paddles but there is no taekwondo kicking paddles with an inverted grip and an insert, in particular, gel inserts. All the paddles have a conventional grip wherein the grip is situated on the same side as where the two kicking elements are not connected to one another.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, and the two kicking elements are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; at least one grip situated on at least a portion of the handle, and the grip comprising a plurality of ridges, the grip is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements are connected to one another; and at least one insert extending from a portion of the external surface of the first kicking element.
  • In another embodiment, the insert is constructed of a foam material or a gel material or any padded material.
  • In yet another embodiment, the handle comprises a protruding element at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand. In still another embodiment, the protruding element is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements are connected to one another.
  • In a further embodiment, the paddle further comprises a second insert protruding from a portion of the external surface of the first kicking element. In still yet another embodiment, the inserts extend from the external surfaces of the kicking elements forming targets for kicking.
  • In another further embodiment, the ridges are designed to fit the fingers of a holder. In yet a further embodiment, the paddle further comprises a loop situated at the bottom of the handle.
  • In still a further embodiment, the two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts.
  • In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, and the two kicking elements being connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; and at least two inserts extending from a portion of the external surfaces of each of the kicking elements, and the two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts.
  • In a further embodiment, the present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising: a top and bottom portion, the bottom portion forming a handle and the top portion having at two kicking elements, the two kicking elements are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of the kicking elements having an external surface; and at least one grip situated on at least a portion of the handle, and the grip comprises a plurality of ridges, and the grip is situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another. In another further embodiment, the ridges on the grip are formed by an alternating protrusions and indentations.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present invention. These drawings are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more embodiments of the present invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one of the embodiments of the paddle;
  • FIG. 2 is a rear perspective of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a front side view of a further embodiment of FIG. 1 showing the grip and the connected end of the two kicking elements;
  • FIG. 4 is a rear side view of FIG. 1 showing the unconnected side of the kicking elements;
  • FIG. 5 is a top view of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 6 is a rear view of FIG. 1; and
  • FIG. 7 is a front and/or rear view of FIG. 1.
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  • Among those benefits and improvements that have been disclosed, other objects and advantages of this invention will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention that may be embodied in various forms. The figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated to show details of particular components. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1-7 illustrate a taekwondo kicking paddle 1 comprising: a top and bottom portion, 1 a and 1 b respectively. The bottom portion 1 b forms a handle 2 and the top portion 1 a having at two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b respectively. The two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, are connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, and each of the kicking elements having external surfaces, 4 a and 4 b respectively. The paddle 1 comprising at least one grip 5 situated on at least a portion of the handle 2, and the grip 5 comprising a plurality of ridges 6. The grip 5 is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, are connected to one another. The kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, comprise at least one insert 7 a extending from a portion of the external surface 4 a of the first kicking element 3 a.
  • The insert 7 is constructed of a foam material or a gel material or any padded material or any soft material padding material.
  • The handle 2 comprises a protruding element 8 at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand. The protruding element 8 is situated on the same side where the two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, are connected to one another.
  • The paddle further comprises a second insert 7 b protruding from a portion of the external surface 4 b of the first kicking element 3 b. The inserts, 7 a and 7 b, are elevated and extend outwardly from the external surfaces, 4 a and 4 b, of the kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, and form targets for kicking.
  • The ridges 6 are designed to fit the fingers of a holder. The paddle 1 further comprises a loop 9 situated at the bottom 1 b of the handle 2. The two kicking elements, 3 a and 3 b, contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of the inserts, 7 a or 7 b.
  • Numerous modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. It is therefore to be understood that within the scope of the attendant claims attached hereto, this invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically disclosed herein.

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What is claimed is:
1. A taekwondo kicking paddle comprising:
a top and bottom portion, said bottom portion forming a handle and said top portion having at two kicking elements, said two kicking elements being connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of said kicking elements having an external surface;
at least one grip situated on at least a portion of said handle, said grip comprising a plurality of ridges, said grip being situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another; and
at least one insert extending from a portion of said external surface of said first kicking element.
2. The paddle of claim 1 wherein said insert is constructed of a foam material.
3. The paddle of claim 1 wherein said insert is constructed of a gel material.
4. The paddle of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises a protruding element at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand.
5. The paddle of claim 4 wherein said protruding element is situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another.
6. The paddle of claim 1 further comprising a second insert protruding from a portion of said external surface of said first kicking element.
7. The paddle of claim 6 wherein said inserts extend from said external surfaces of said kicking elements forming targets for kicking.
8. The paddle of claim 1 wherein said ridges are designed to fit the fingers of a holder.
9. The paddle of claim 1 further comprising a loop situated at the bottom of said handle.
10. The paddle of claim 1 wherein said two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of said inserts.
11. A taekwondo kicking paddle comprising:
a top and bottom portion, said bottom portion forming a handle and said top portion having at two kicking elements, said two kicking elements being connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of said kicking elements having an external surface; and
at least two inserts extending from a portion of said external surfaces of each of said kicking elements, said two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of said inserts.
12. The paddle of claim 11 wherein said insert is constructed of a foam material.
13. The paddle of claim 11 wherein said insert is constructed of a gel material.
14. The paddle of claim 11 further comprising a loop situated at the bottom of said handle.
15. A taekwondo kicking paddle comprising:
a top and bottom portion, said bottom portion forming a handle and said top portion having at two kicking elements, said two kicking elements being connected at one end and unconnected at an opposite end, each of said kicking elements having an external surface; and
at least one grip situated on at least a portion of said handle, said grip comprising a plurality of ridges, said grip being situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another.
16. The paddle of claim 15 wherein said handle comprises a protruding element at one end designed to support the bottom of a holder's hand.
17. The paddle of claim 16 wherein said protruding element is situated on the same side where said two kicking elements are connected to one another.
18. The paddle of claim 15 wherein said ridges are designed to fit the fingers of a holder.
19. The paddle of claim 15 further comprising a loop situated at the bottom of said handle.
20. The paddle of claim 15 wherein said two kicking elements contacted one another to make noise when a user kicks at least one of said inserts.
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US4328966A (en) * 1980-08-04 1982-05-11 Yukio Miyamoto Battle sport game
US5188359A (en) * 1992-04-08 1993-02-23 Wu Chui Li Drum beat sounding racket
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