Special Fight Ring Center Structure for Safely and Securely Hanging a Rope or Assist Mechanism at a Pre-determined Hanging Point

Abstract

A special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point above a traditional fighter ring for use by the wrestlers for additional athleticism and entertainment of the viewers. The special fight ring includes at least three essentially vertical columns connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams; a convergence plate connected to the three horizontal beams; and a hanging means connected to the convergence plate and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat of the traditional fighter ring.

Claims

1. A Special fight ring center structure (30) for safely and securely hanging means for hanging (150) assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point, in conjunction with a traditional fighter ring (200), comprising: (a) at least three essentially vertical columns (60) removably connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams/trusses (40); (b) a convergence plate (50) connected to the three horizontal beams (40) at the ends opposite the columns; (c) the means for hanging (150) with a free end type, the means (150) connected to the convergence plate (50) and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat (280) of the traditional fighter ring (200); (d) a means (42) for removably securing essentially vertical support columns (60) to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30); and (e) a means (51) for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30) to the center section (50).

2. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 further comprising a connection (80) from the convergence ring (50) to a nearby building structure (290).

3. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the convergence plate (50) further comprises a heavy-duty spring (52).

4. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the essentially vertical columns (60) further comprise a safety blanket (66) surrounding each column (60).

5. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the means (51) for removably securing the essentially horizontal support beam/truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30) to the center section (50) convergence plate (50) is selected from a group consisting of pins, keeper clips, and threaded fasteners.

6. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the means (42) for removably securing the essentially vertical support columns (60) to the essentially horizontal support beam/truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30) is selected from a group consisting of pins, keeper clips, and threaded fasteners.

7. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1, wherein the means for hanging (150) is selected from a group consisting of a rope, a metal cable, and a chain.

8. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 7 wherein the material for the rope is selected from a group consisting of hemp, high strength nylon, double braided nylon, twisted polypropylene, high sea polyester and polypropylene, and Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).

9. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1, wherein the free end type is selected from a group consisting of a knot (151), a rope loop (152), a dowel pin (153), a ring (154), a triangle (155), and a square loop (156).

10. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the design of the traditional fight ring system (200) is selected from a group consisting of a square design (200A), a circular design (200B) a hexagonal design (200C) an octagonal design (200D), and a pentagonal design (200E).

11. The Special fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 1 wherein the horizontal structures (40) are selected from a group consisting of a round tube, an oval tube, a square tube, a rectangular tube, a designed truss, an I beam, a H/W beam, a Zee beam, a Tee beam, a set of double channels, and a set of double Ells.

12. A Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) for safely and securely hanging rope for hanging (150) assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point, in conjunction with a traditional fighter ring (200), comprising: (a) at least three essentially vertical columns (60) removably connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams/trusses (40); (b) a convergence plate (50) connected to the three horizontal beams (40) at the ends opposite the columns; (c) the means for hanging (150) with a free end type, the means (150) connected to the convergence plate (50) and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat (280) of the traditional fighter ring (200); (d) a means (42) for removably securing essentially vertical support columns (60) to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30); and (e) a means (51) for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30) to the center section (50).

13. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 further comprising a connection (80) from the convergence ring (50) to a nearby building structure (290).

14. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 wherein the convergence plate (50) further comprises a heavy-duty spring (52).

15. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 wherein the essentially vertical columns (60) further comprise a safety blanket (66) surrounding each column (60).

16. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 wherein the material for the rope is selected from a group consisting of hemp, high strength nylon, double braided nylon, twisted polypropylene, high sea polyester and polypropylene, and Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).

17. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 wherein the free end type is selected from a group consisting of a knot (151), a rope loop (152), a dowel pin (153), a ring (154), a triangle (155), and a square loop (156).

18. The Special square designed (200A) fight ring center structure (30) described in claim 12 wherein the horizontal structures (40) are selected from a group consisting of a round tube, an oval tube, a square tube, a rectangular tube, a designed truss, an I beam, a H/W beam, a Zee beam, a Tee beam, a set of double channels, and a set of double Ells.

19. A Special octagonal design (200D) fight ring center structure (30) for safely and securely hanging rope for hanging (150) assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point, in conjunction with a traditional fighter ring (200), comprising: (a) at least three essentially vertical columns (60) removably connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams/trusses (40); (b) a convergence plate (50) connected to the three horizontal beams (40) at the ends opposite the columns; (c) the means for hanging (150) with a free end type, the means (150) connected to the convergence plate (50) and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat (280) of the traditional fighter ring (200); (d) a means (42) for removably securing essentially vertical support columns (60) to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30); and (e) a means (51) for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss (40) of fight ring center structure (30) to the center section (50).

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSFIGURES

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Special fight ring center structure. It is understood, however, that the Special system is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.

[0036] FIG. 1 A through FIG. 1 D are general sketches of a Special Fight Ring Center Structure for Hanging a Rope or Mechanism at a Pre-determined Hanging Point.

[0037] FIG. 2 A through FIG. 2 D are sketches of sections of the Special fight ring center structure with components and features noted.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a sketch of the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point with the components and features shown from generally a top-down view.

[0039] FIGS. 4 A through 4 D are sketches of wrestlers using a rope assist secured to the Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging the rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point.

[0040] FIG. 5 A through FIG. 5 D are more sketches of a Special fight ring center structure with components and features indicated.

[0041] FIG. 6 A through 6 D are additional sketches of the Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point.

[0042] FIG. 7 A through 7 D are design sketches of the Special fight ring center structure with components and features noted.

[0043] FIG. 8 A through 8 E are sketches of a variety of potential structures for the essentially horizontal support beam or truss of the fight ring center structure, various fight rings that work with the rope system, and the potential for more than one rope in the fight ring.

[0044] FIG. 9 A through 9 F are sketches of prior art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSREFERENCE NUMERALS

[0045] The following list refers to the drawings:

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE B Reference numbers Ref # Description 30 special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point 35 sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point 40 essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 42 means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like 50 center section/ring 50 where rope or assist mechanism 150 is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge 51 means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like 52 optional heavy-duty spring 52 between center ring 50 and rope 150 60 essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30 61 base floor plate 61 62 means 62 for adjusting and leveling the essentially vertical support columns 60 such as at least on threaded and vertical adjustment rods and cap - the three points adjustable to correct unevenness of a floor surface and to provide adjustment to the vertical columns 60 63 means 63 for removably securing base plate 61 to essentially vertical support columns 60 such as threaded fasteners, pins and spring clips, or elastomeric tubes 65 means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners 66 removable and padded cover/blanket material 66 placed over the means 65 and the essentially vertical support columns 60 80 optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where rope or assist mechanism 150 is securely and removably attached 85 means 85 for removably securing optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 to building structure 290 such as such as pins and keeper clips, heavy carabiners, U-bolts, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like 100 aggressive wrestler 100 or sports person using rope 150 hanging from the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre- determined hanging point 101 defending wrestler 101 or sports person being disadvantaged by use of the rope 150 by aggressive wrestler 100 105 referee 105 150 means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line for free supporting an aggressive wrestler 100 151 a free end type is a knot 151 for the rope or free line 150 152 a free end type is a rope loop 152 for the rope or free line 150 153 a free end type is a dowel pin 153 for the rope or free line 150 154 a free end type is a ring 154 for the rope or free line 154 -can be metallic or high strength plastic 155 a free end type is a triangle 155 for the rope or free line 150 156 a free end type is a square loop 156 for the rope or free line 150 200 typical or traditional fight ring system 200 in a design 210 corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 230 horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 280 mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 290 building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80 200A square design 200A of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200 200B circular design 200B of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200 200C hexagonal design 200C of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200 200D octagonal design 200D of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200 200E pentagonal design 200E of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200 300 prior art 300 - U.S. Pat. No. 4,951,440 CONSTRUCTION SET FOR THE ERECTION OF A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE - Staeger 1990 310 prior art 310 - Great Britain patent GB 2464955 Bungee cord trampoline structure - Peckitt 2010 320 prior art 320 - US Design Patent D928,897 - Ring for a fighting sport - Fieldman 2021 330 prior art 330 U.S. Pat. No. 1,435,326 - Prize Ring Ropes and Support - Mullin 1922 340 prior art 340 - U.S. Pat. No. 8,690,696 - Systems and methods for martial art combat - Norris 2014 350 prior art 350 - U.S. Pat. No. 10,293,244 - Martial Arts Ring - Gurgel et al 2019

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0046] The present development is a Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. This relates to construction system for the erection of a supporting structure for acrobatic suspension swinging/hanging structures. The structure relates to improvements in boxing rings, particularly of the knock-down portable type that are easily deployable in stadiums and arenas. The present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides a system primarily developed for the purpose of allowing users to swing, jump and create new moves which are more athletic while enhancing the entertainment for viewers. The invention relates generally to martial arts, wrestling and kick boxing fight rings and an extension to potential moves for the fighters.

[0047] The advantages for the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point are listed above in the introduction. Succinctly the benefits are that the device: [0048] A. Fast and simple to install; [0049] B. Most components are readily available for this new combination of the typical/traditional fight ring structure; [0050] C. Universal designs for attachment to fit different dimensions and style of fighter rings-square, circular, hexagonal, octagonal, and the like; [0051] D. Materials can be strong, lightweight trusses to make assemble simple for a two-person crew with simple tools; [0052] E. Can be an after-market add-on to existing fighter rings or as a new option with original/new equipment installations; [0053] F. Offers new movements for the wrestler to add to their athleticism and the viewers entertainment; [0054] G. Optional tie-back to building structure; and [0055] H. Can install one or more ropes for added use.

[0056] The preferred embodiment of a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point, in conjunction with a traditional fighter ring 200, comprising: (a) at least three essentially vertical columns 60 removably connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams 40 or trusses; (b) a convergence plate 50 connected to the three horizontal beams 40 at the ends opposite the columns; (c) a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line connected to the convergence plate 50 and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat 280 of the traditional fighter ring 200; and (d) an optional connection 80 from the convergence ring 50 to a nearby building structure 290 if desired.

[0057] There is shown in FIGS. 1 through 9 a complete description and operative embodiment of the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point system. In the drawings and illustrations, one notes well that sketches and drawings demonstrate the general configuration and use of this system. The various example uses are in the operation and use section, below.

[0058] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an embodiment of the Special fight ring center structure 30 that is preferred. The drawings together with the summary description given above and a detailed description given below serve to explain the principles of the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. It is understood, however, that the Special system 30 is not limited to only the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. Other examples of removable and re-usable structural systems and devices are still understood by one skilled in the art of re-deployable structural systems and devices to be within the scope and spirit shown here.

[0059] FIG. 1 A through FIG. 1 D are general sketches of a Special Fight Ring Center Structure for Hanging a Rope or Mechanism at a Pre-determined Hanging Point. Shown here in these sketches are: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line for free supporting an aggressive wrestler 100; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200.

[0060] FIG. 2 A through FIG. 2 D are sketches of sections of the Special fight ring center structure with components and features noted. These views demonstrate: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an optional heavy-duty spring 52 between center ring 50 and rope 150; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 62 for adjusting and leveling the essentially vertical support columns 60 such as at least on threaded and vertical adjustment rods and capthe three points adjustable to correct unevenness of a floor surface and to provide adjustment to the vertical columns 60; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; a removable and padded cover material 66 placed over the means 65 and the essentially vertical support columns 60; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line mechanism is securely and removably attached; a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a sketch of the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point with the components and features shown from generally a top-down view. Shown and portrayed are: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 63 for removably securing base plate 61 to essentially vertical support columns 60 such as threaded fasteners, pins and spring clips, or elastomeric tubes; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; a removable and padded cover material 66 placed over the means 65 and the essentially vertical support columns 60; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached; a means 85 for removably securing optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 to building structure 290 such as such as pins and keeper clips, heavy carabiners, U-bolts, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80.

[0062] FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of wrestlers using a rope assist secured to the Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging the rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. These sketches are described in the operations section, below.

[0063] FIG. 5 A through FIG. 5 D are more sketches of a Special fight ring center structure with components and features indicated. These sketches show: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an optional heavy-duty spring 52 between center ring 50 and rope 150; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80.

[0064] FIG. 6 A through 6 D are additional sketches of the Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. Demonstrated in more detail are: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 62 for adjusting and leveling the essentially vertical support columns 60 such as at least on threaded and vertical adjustment rods and capthe three points adjustable to correct unevenness of a floor surface and to provide adjustment to the vertical columns 60; a means 63 for removably securing base plate 61 to essentially vertical support columns 60 such as threaded fasteners, pins and spring clips, or elastomeric tubes; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; a removable and padded cover material 66 placed over the means 65 and the essentially vertical support columns 60; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached; a means 85 for removably securing optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 to building structure 290 such as such as pins and keeper clips, heavy carabiners, U-bolts, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80.

[0065] FIG. 7 A through 7 D are design sketches of the Special fight ring center structure with components and features noted. These design sketches provide details as: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a sketch 35 of the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 51 for removably securing essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 to the center section 50 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; a removable and padded cover material 66 placed over the means 65 and the essentially vertical support columns 60; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism is securely and removably attached; a means 85 for removably securing optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 to building structure 290 such as such as pins and keeper clips, heavy carabiners, U-bolts, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a set of corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a group of horizontal ropes or sides 230 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a mat 280 or horizontal floor surface of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80.

[0066] FIG. 8 A through 8 E are sketches of a variety of potential structures for the essentially horizontal support beam or truss of the fight ring center structure, various fight rings that work with the rope system, and the potential for more than one rope in the fight ring. Shown here are: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30. Note well the potential horizontal structures including for example but not limited to round, oval, square and rectangular tubes; designed trusses; I beam or H/W beam; Zee or Tee designs; Double Channels, and double Ells. Further shown in these sketches are at least one or even multiple center sections 50 where a means for hanging 150 such as a rope or line assist mechanism are securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; a means 62 for adjusting and leveling the essentially vertical support columns 60 such as at least on threaded and vertical adjustment rods and capthe three points adjustable to correct unevenness of a floor surface and to provide adjustment to the vertical columns 60; and a typical or traditional fight ring system 200. Once again note that these traditional systems could be, for example and not as a limitation-a square design 200A of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a circular design 200B of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; a hexagonal design 200C of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; an octagonal design 200D of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a pentagonal design 200E of a typical or traditional fight ring system 200. In addition the type of end for gripping at the end of the rope can be: a rope or line 150 for free supporting an aggressive wrestler 100; a free end type is a knot 151 for the rope or free line 150; a free end type is a rope loop 152 for the rope or free line 150; a free end type is a metal or wood or composite material dowel pin 153 for the rope or free line 150; a free end type is a ring 154 for the rope or free line 154can be metallic or high strength plastic; a free end type is a triangle 155 for the rope or free line 150; and a free end type is a square loop 156 for the rope or free line 150. The means for hanging 150 can be a rope or cable made of strong yet light weight. Material for this can include: hemp, high strength nylon, double braided nylon, steel cable, twisted polypropylene, high sea polyester and polypropylene, Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE).

[0067] FIG. 9 A through 9 F are sketches of prior art. Here former patents and applications for various re-useable structures and fighter rings and mats are shown. These include: prior art 300U.S. Pat. No. 4,951,440 Construction Set for the Erection of a Supporting Structure-Staeger 1990; prior art 310Great Britain patent GB 2464955 Bungee cord trampoline structurePeckitt 2010; prior art 320US Design U.S. Pat. No. 928,897RING FOR A FIGHTING SPORTFieldman 2021; prior art 330U.S. Pat. No. 1,435,326Prize Ring Ropes and Support-Mullin 1922; prior art 340U.S. Pat. No. 8,690,696SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MARTIAL ARTS COMBATNorris 2014; and prior art 350U.S. Pat. No. 10,293,244Martial Arts RingGurgel et al 2019. As can be seen, the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point is a unique combination and use as described herein.

[0068] The materials anticipated for the Special fight ring center structure for securing a hanging a rope or assist mechanism include metals and polymers. Metals can include steel, alloy steel, titanium and potentially even aluminum with the right design of trusses. Polymers include composite materials, nylon and reinforced nylons, and reinforced urethanes. The increase in stronger, lighter composites continues in the material science arena so a light, strong material characterizes the desired materials for the Special fight ring center structure. The ropes will likely be from standard hemp strands and polyester. They are developed and well known to persons skilled in the ordinary art of rope, cordage, cables, and twine. Metal cables or chains could also substitute for rope or line 150 if desired for effect on strength/capacity of rope or line 150 for free supporting an aggressive wrestler 100.

[0069] The details mentioned here are exemplary and not limiting. Other specific components and manners specific to describing a Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point may be added as a person having ordinary skill in the field of re-usable and re-deployable structural systems and devices and their uses well appreciates.

Operation of the Preferred Embodiment

[0070] The Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point has been described in the above embodiment. The manner of how the device operates is described below. One notes well that the description above and the operation described here must be taken together to fully illustrate the concept of the Special fight ring center structure 30. The preferred embodiment of a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point, in conjunction with a traditional fighter ring 200, comprising: (a) at least three essentially vertical columns 60 removably connected to one end of each of at least three converging and essentially horizontal beams 40 or trusses; (b) a convergence plate 50 connected to the three horizontal beams 40 at the ends opposite the columns; (c) a means for hanging 150 can be a rope or cable connected to the convergence plate 50 and sized to a length to hang at a predetermined height above a mat 280 of the traditional fighter ring 200; and (d) an optional connection 80 from the convergence ring 50 to a nearby building structure 290 if desired.

[0071] The Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope 150 or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point is installed as an after-market system with existing fight rings 200 or provided with a new ring as an optional added system with unique components and features. The essentially vertical columns 60 would be placed first on plates 61 and fastened to the traditional corners 210 with the means to secure 65. Next the essentially horizontal beams can be connected to the columns 60 with the means for securing 42 and at the same time all the horizontal structures 40 converging to the center piece 50 and connected by the securing means 51. Next the system columns should be leveled with any inconsistent variances caused by unlevel floor or ground surfaces with the levelers 62. Finally, if desired the optional securing with cables or ropes 80 to the building structure 290 would be completed with the securing fasteners 85.

[0072] FIGS. 4 A through 4 C are sketches of wrestlers using a rope assist secured to the Special fight ring center structure for safely and securely hanging the rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point. Shown here are: a special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; an essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30; a means 42 for removably securing essentially vertical support columns 60 to the essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 of fight ring center structure 30 such as pins and keeper clips, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; a center section 50 where rope or assist mechanism 150 is securely and removably attached and where essentially horizontal support beam or truss 40 converge; an essentially vertical support columns 60 of fight ring center structure 30; a base floor plate 61; a means 65 for removably securing to corner posts 210 of the typical or traditional fight ring system 200 such as ropes, tie bands, belts, and or threaded fasteners; an optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 from a surrounding structure such as a building frame structure 290 to the center point center section 50 where a means for hanging like a rope or assist mechanism 150 is securely and removably attached; a means 85 for removably securing optional cable or rope tie-offs 80 to building structure 290 such as such as pins and keeper clips, heavy carabiners, U-bolts, threaded fasteners like bolts, washers and nuts, or the like; an aggressive wrestler 100 or sports person using rope 150 hanging from the special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point; a defending wrestler 101 or sports person being disadvantaged by use of the rope 150 by aggressive wrestler 100; a referee 105; a typical or traditional fight ring system 200; and a building structure 290 for optional security cable or rope tie-offs 80. These wrestlers or fighters could do various moves and use the rope for different effects or moves (see below).

[0073] Many users and uses are anticipated for the Special fight ring center structure 30 Some examples, and not limitations, are shown in the following Tables.

TABLE-US-00003 ITEM USER 1 Wrestlers for Optional moves 2 Martial arts 3 Kick Boxing 4 Other - eventually to supplement moves in Olympic events

TABLE-US-00004 ITEM Samples of Potential Moves 1 Kick from air born position 2 Flips and somersaults 3 Push/rush from aerial position 4 Scissors/leg locks 5 Cross body 6 Flying lunges

[0074] With this description it is to be understood that the Special fight ring center structure 30 for safely and securely hanging a rope or assist mechanism at a pre-determined hanging point is not to be limited to only the disclosed embodiment of product. The features of the Special system 30 are intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the description.

[0075] While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the annexed claims, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

[0076] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which these inventions belong. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present inventions, the preferred methods and materials are now described above in the foregoing paragraphs.

[0077] Other embodiments of the invention are possible. Although the description above contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the presently preferred embodiments of this invention. It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the inventions. It should be understood that various features and aspects of the disclosed embodiments can be combined with or substituted for one another in order to form varying modes of the disclosed inventions. Thus, it is intended that the scope of at least some of the present inventions herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above.

[0078] The terms recited in the claims should be given their ordinary and customary meaning as determined by reference to relevant entries (e.g., definition of plane as a carpenter's tool would not be relevant to the use of the term plane when used to refer to an airplane, etc.) in dictionaries (e.g., widely used general reference dictionaries and/or relevant technical dictionaries), commonly understood meanings by those in the art, etc., with the understanding that the broadest meaning imparted by any one or combination of these sources should be given to the claim terms (e.g., two or more relevant dictionary entries should be combined to provide the broadest meaning of the combination of entries, etc.) subject only to the following exceptions: (a) if a term is used herein in a manner more expansive than its ordinary and customary meaning, the term should be given its ordinary and customary meaning plus the additional expansive meaning, or (b) if a term has been explicitly defined to have a different meaning by reciting the term followed by the phrase as used herein shall mean or similar language (e.g., herein this term means, as defined herein, for the purposes of this disclosure [the term] shall mean, etc.). References to specific examples, use of i.e., use of the word invention, etc., are not meant to invoke exception (b) or otherwise restrict the scope of the recited claim terms. Other than situations where exception (b) applies, nothing contained herein should be considered a disclaimer or disavowal of claim scope. Accordingly, the subject matter recited in the claims is not coextensive with and should not be interpreted to be coextensive with any particular embodiment, feature, or combination of features shown herein. This is true even if only a single embodiment of the particular feature or combination of features is illustrated and described herein. Thus, the appended claims should be read to be given their broadest interpretation in view of the prior art and the ordinary meaning of the claim terms.

[0079] Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers or expressions, such as those expressing dimensions, physical characteristics, etc. used in the specification (other than the claims) are understood as modified in all instances by the term approximately. At the very least, and not as an attempt to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalents to the claims, each numerical parameter recited in the specification or claims which is modified by the term approximately should at least be construed in light of the number of recited significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques.

[0080] The present invention contemplates modifications as would occur to those skilled in the art. While the disclosure has been illustrated and described in detail in the figures and the foregoing description, the same is to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive in character, it being understood that only selected embodiments have been shown and described and that all changes, modifications and equivalents that come within the spirit of the disclosures described heretofore and or/defined by the following claims are desired to be protected.