PUNCHING BAG AND METHOD OF STORING THE SAME

FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to heavy bags, and more particularly to punching bags.

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, heavy bags, such as punching bags, are made of a leather or synthetic outer cover that is filled with punch-absorbing material, such as cotton, fabric discards, sand, etc. Heavy bags are also conventionally shipped in a pre-filled state, which can make shipping difficult and expensive.

Heavy bags can be punched or kicked for training or exercise. However, because the punch-absorbing material of conventional heavy bags are considerably heavy or dense, punching or kicking conventional heavy bags introduces the risk of damaging or injuring the hands, wrists, or feet because of the stiffness or density of the punch-absorbing material.

SUMMARY

The subject matter of the present application has been developed in response to the present state of the art, and in particular, in response to the shortcomings of traditional punching bags that have not yet been fully solved by currently available techniques. Accordingly, the subject matter of the present application has been developed to provide a punching bag and associated methods of storing that overcome at least some of the above-discussed shortcomings of prior art techniques.

Disclosed herein is a heavy bag including an outer cover. The heavy bag also includes a foam insert retained in and covered by the outer cover. The foam insert includes an open channel and has a monolithic one-piece construction. The heavy bag further includes at least one removable pouch in the open central channel. The heavy bag additionally includes a fill material in the at least one removable pouch. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 1 of the present disclosure.

The heavy bag has a cylindrical shape and each one of the outer cover, the foam insert, and the at least one removable pouch has a hollow cylindrical shape. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 2 of the present disclosure, wherein example 2 also includes the subject matter according to example 1, above.

The outer cover, the foam insert, and the at least one removable pouch are concentric. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 3 of the present disclosure, wherein example 3 also includes the subject matter according to example 2, above.

The open central channel of the foam insert extends less than an entire length of the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 4 of the present disclosure, wherein example 4 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-3, above.

The at least one removable pouch extends less than an entire length of the open central channel of the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 5 of the present disclosure, wherein example 5 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-4, above.

The heavy bag further includes at least one plug within an end portion of the open central channel of the foam insert such that the at least one plug closes an opening of the open central channel defined by the end portion of the open central channel. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 6 of the present disclosure, wherein example 6 also includes the subject matter according to example 5, above.

The at least one plug is made of foam. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 7 of the present disclosure, wherein example 7 also includes the subject matter according to example 6, above.

The open central channel of the foam insert extends an entire length of the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 8 of the present disclosure, wherein example 8 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-7, above.

The heavy bag further includes two plugs each positioned with a corresponding one of opposing end portions of the open central channel of the foam insert so that the at least one removable pouch is interposed between the two plugs. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 9 of the present disclosure, wherein example 9 also includes the subject matter according to example 8, above.

The heavy bag includes a plurality of removable pouches arranged in an end-to-end configuration within the open central channel of the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 10 of the present disclosure, wherein example 10 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-9, above.

The heavy bag has a teardrop shape. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 11 of the present disclosure, wherein example 11 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-10, above.

The fill material is one or both of sand or water. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 12 of the present disclosure, wherein example 12 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-11, above.

The fill material is more dense than the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 13 of the present disclosure, wherein example 13 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-12, above.

The at least one removable pouch includes a closable opening through which the fill material is insertable into the at least one removable pouch. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 14 of the present disclosure, wherein example 14 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-13, above.

The at least one removable pouch further includes at least one of a zipper or hook-and-loop fastener that is operable to open and close the closable opening of the at least one removable pouch. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 15 of the present disclosure, wherein example 15 also includes the subject matter according to example 14, above.

The outer cover is made of a first material. The removable pouch is made of a second material. At least one of the first material is more durable than the second material, or the second material is less pervious to water than the first material. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 16 of the present disclosure, wherein example 16 also includes the subject matter according to any of examples 1-15, above.

Further disclosed herein is a heavy bag system including a heavy bag. The heavy bag includes an outer cover, a foam insert retained in and covered by the outer cover, and at least one removable pouch. The foam insert includes an open central channel and has a monolithic one-piece construction. The at least one removable pouch is in the open central channel. The heavy bag also includes a fill material that is in the at least one removable pouch. The heavy bag system also includes at least one cable attached to the heavy bag and a stand. The at least one cable is removably attached to the stand to suspend the heavy bag from the stand. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 17 of the present disclosure.

One of the stand is mountable to a wall, or the stand includes a weighted base, a rigid upright support coupled to the weighted base, and an arm extending from the rigid upright support. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 18 of the present disclosure, wherein example 18 also includes the subject matter according to example 17, above.

Additionally disclosed herein is a method of assembling a heavy bag. The method includes inserting a foam insert within an outer cover. The foam insert includes an open central channel and has a monolithic one-piece construction. The method also includes filling at least one removable pouch with a fill material. The method further includes inserting the filled at least one removable pouch within the open central channel of the foam insert. The method additionally includes inserting the filled at least one removable pouch within the open central channel of the foam insert. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 19 of the present disclosure.

Also disclosed herein is a method of shipping a heavy bag. The method includes vacuum sealing a foam insert such that the foam insert is compressed from a first size to a second smaller size, folding an empty removable pouch, folding an outer cover, and packing the foam insert having the second smaller size, removable pouch, and outer cover into an empty storage container. The preceding subject matter of this paragraph characterizes example 20 of the present disclosure.

The described features, structures, advantages, and/or characteristics of the subject matter of the present disclosure may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more examples and/or implementations. In the following description, numerous specific details are provided to impart a thorough understanding of examples of the subject matter of the present disclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the subject matter of the present disclosure may be practiced without one or more of the specific features, details, components, materials, and/or methods of a particular example or implementation. In other instances, additional features and advantages may be recognized in certain examples and/or implementations that may not be present in all examples or implementations. Further, in some instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the subject matter of the present disclosure. The features and advantages of the subject matter of the present disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the subject matter as set forth hereinafter.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order that the advantages of the subject matter may be more readily understood, a more particular description of the subject matter briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific examples that are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, depict only certain examples of the subject matter and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the subject matter will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a punching bag system, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic exploded perspective view of a heavy bag, such as a heavy bag of the punching system of FIG. 1, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional perspective view of a heavy bag, taken along the line 3-3 of FIG. 1, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic cross-sectional top plan view of a heavy bag, taken along the line 4-4 of FIG. 1, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5A is a schematic perspective view of a first configuration of a heavy bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5B is a schematic perspective view of a second configuration of a heavy bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5C is a schematic perspective view of a third configuration of a heavy bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic side elevation view of an alternative embodiment of a punching bag system, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of components of a heavy bag before storage, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of a method of storing a heavy bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a punching bag system, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure;

FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a punching bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 11 is a flow chart of a method of assembling a heavy bag, according to one or more examples of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference throughout this specification to “one example,” “an example,” or similar language means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the example is included in at least one example of the present disclosure. Appearances of the phrases “in one example,” “in an example,” and similar language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily, all refer to the same example. Similarly, the use of the term “implementation” means an implementation having a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with one or more examples of the present disclosure, however, absent an express correlation to indicate otherwise, an implementation may be associated with one or more examples.

The present disclosure describes a heavy bag that promotes a reduction of injuries, while providing an effective and dynamic training apparatus that is also easy to store. Referring to FIG. 1, according to some examples, a heavy bag system 50 includes at least one heavy bag, a plurality of cables 300 (e.g., straps, chains, ribbon, chords, and the like), and at least one stand 301. The stand 301 is configured to suspend the heavy bag 100 above the ground such that there is freedom for a user to move around the immediate area surrounding the heavy bag 100 while hitting the heavy bag 100. In one example, the stand 301 is fixed to a wall 310, or other anchored object. In some examples, the stand 301 has an extension arm and a mounting support. The extension arm and mounting support of the stand 301 are perpendicular and form an L-shape, as shown in FIG. 1. In an alternative example, the stand 301 includes a weighted base, a rigid upright support joined to the weighted base, and an arm extending from the rigid upright support. The weighted base can rest on a support surface, such as the ground with or without being secured to the support surface with fasteners or other coupling mechanisms. In some examples, the arm extends perpendicularly from the rigid upright support.

In certain examples, the heavy bag 100 is attached to the stand 301 via the plurality of cables 300. In other words, the cables 300 help to suspend the heavy bag 100 above the ground. Accordingly, the cables 300 can be considered suspension cables. The plurality of cables are coupled to the heavy bag 100 and the stand 301 by fasteners, such as hooks, loops, mounts, rings, eyelets, mechanical fasteners, thread, and/or the like (not shown). In some examples, the cables 300 are permanently attached to the outer cover 101, such as being sewn to the outer cover 101, but in other example, the cables 300 are selectively removably attached to the outer cover 101, such as via a hook-and-loop fastening system. The heavy bag 100 can be cylindrical in shape, having any of various diameters, and have any of various lengths.

Referring to FIGS. 2-4, according to some examples, the heavy bag 100 is a punching or kicking bag. The heavy bag 100 includes an outer cover 101, a foam insert 102, and a removable pouch 103. The outer cover 101 forms a receptacle 154 into which the foam insert 102 is inserted. The outer cover 101 is closed at a lower end 150 to retain the foam insert 102 and the removable pouch 103 within the outer cover 101 when the heavy bag is in an upright orientation as shown in FIG. 1. In some examples, the outer cover 101 is openable and closable at an upper end 152 to facilitate receiving the foam insert 102 and the removable pouch 103, during assembly, and covering the foam insert 102 and the removable pouch 103, when in use. The outer cover 101 can be made of a flexible and durable material, such as leather or a synthetic material. In some examples, the outer cover 101 is made of a different material than the material of the removable pouch 103 (e.g., the material of the outer cover 101 can be more durable than the material of the removable pouch 103 and/or the material of the removable pouch 103 can be water impervious and the material of the outer cover 101 can be pervious or semi-pervious to water). The outer cover 101 can have any of various lengths, which can depend on the exercise being performed and/or the proportions of a user. The outer cover 101 may include a zipper (or other fastening device, such as Velcro, buttons, etc.) that helps facilitate opening and closing of the outer cover 101.

The foam insert 102 extends the length of the outer cover 101. In certain examples, the foam insert 102 has a one-piece monolithic construction. The foam insert 102 includes an open central channel 120 that extends along a central axis 121 of the foam insert 102. The open central channel 120 is sized to matingly receive the removable pouch 103 and resist movement of the removable pouch 103 in a radial direction away from the central axis 121. In some examples the open central channel 120 has roughly the same diameter as the removable pouch 103, such that the removable pouch 103 forms a friction fit (e.g., an interference fit) or a transition fit with the foam insert 102. The foam insert 102 is made of a foam material, or any of various materials having properties similar to that of foam. In some examples, the foam insert 102 is made of memory foam, a latex foam, or any of various other resiliently deformable foam materials. The characteristics of the foam material can be selected by a user to have a desired compressibility and/or impact resistance. Accordingly, in some examples, a user can select from any of various foam inserts 102 each having a different compressibility and/or impact resistance.

The removable pouch 103 is insertable into the open central channel 120 of the foam insert 102. Moreover, the removable pouch 103 defines an interior cavity 156 that is configured to receive and retain a fill material 110. Accordingly, the removable pouch 103 can have a closed lower end and an open (and closable) upper end. For example, in certain instances, the removable pouch 103 can have a zipper 160 that extends along the upper end and which is operable to open and close the upper end. Additionally, or alternatively, the removable pouch 103 can have a zipper 160 that extends along a side of the removable pouch 103 and which is operable to open and close the side of the removable pouch 103. In this manner, the fill material 110 can be inserted into the interior cavity 156 of the removable pouch 103 via the open upper end or the side of the removable pouch 103. A fastening device other than a zipper, such as a hook-and-loop fastener (e.g. Velcro), buttons, etc., can be used to accommodate the variety of robustness of possible fill material 110.

The interior cavity 156 of the removable pouch 103 can be filled with the fill material 110 to add weight to the heavy bag 100. The fill material 110 can be any of various materials that provide a desired weight to the heavy bag 100. In some examples, the fill material 110 is one or more of sand, water, or other material having a density higher than the foam insert 102. In certain examples, the removable pouch 103 can be tightly sealed such that highly flowable material, such as water, can be retained within the removable pouch 103 without leaking. The removable pouch 103 is made of a durable flexible material that is sufficiently durable to retain the fill material 110 without bursting or breaking. In some examples, the removable pouch 103 is made of a polyurethane laminate or other similar material. Because the foam insert 102 is between the outer cover 101 and the removable pouch 103, the stiffer and denser material in the removable pouch 103 does not receive direct impacts by the user because the foam insert 102 absorbs most of the impacts by the user and thus provides protection to the hands, wrists, and feet of the user.

Referring to FIG. 4, according to certain examples, the components of the heavy bag 100 nest inside of each other. The foam insert 102 nests inside of the outer cover 101, and the removable pouch 103 nests inside of the foam insert 102. Each of the individual components are concentrically aligned along the central axis 121.

Referring to FIGS. 5A-5C, according to some examples, the heavy bag 100 can come in different sizes (e.g., length and diameter) and be used for a variety of different exercises. The different exercises can help with training for different sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), etc. Because different exercises and different sports have varying objectives, the heavy bag 100 can come in a size that is more suited for the particular sport and exercise. FIG. 5A is an example of a heavy bag 100A that has a length that is longer than the lengths of the heavy bag 100B of FIG. 5B and the heavy bag 100C of FIG. 5C. Additionally, the heavy bag 100C has a greater diameter than the heavy bag 100A and the heavy bag 100B of FIGS. 5A and 5B. In addition to, or alternative of, variations in the size of the heavy bag 100, the fill material 110 can be varied to give the heavy bag 100 an appropriate weight based on a desired exercise and training regimen. For example, the fill material 110A of the heavy bag 100A can be denser than the fill material 110B of the heavy bag 100B and the fill material 110C of the heavy bag 100C.

Referring to FIG. 6, according to certain examples, a heavy bag 401 has a tear-drop shape. The tear-drop shape of the heavy bag 401 allows for the heavy bag 401 to be hung in multiple positions to accommodate different exercises for boxing, kickboxing, and MMA. Additionally, having a tear-drop shape, the heavy bag 401 can be lighter than a long cylindrical shape. The heavy bag 401, having a tear-drop shape, can be used to increase the speed and the accuracy of the user. The heavy bag 401 includes an outer cover 402, a foam insert 403, and a removable pouch 404. The removable pouch 404 can be filled with a substance that is selected by the user. The substance can be sand, water, or another substance that provides the desired weight for the user. The heavy bag 401 can be hung, such as with a system similar to the heavy bag system 50.

Referring to FIG. 7, according to some examples, the heavy bag 100 is shown in an unassembled, unfilled state, such as a state ready for storage (e.g., shipping) in a container 200. As mentioned earlier, traditional heavy bags are shipped pre-filled with a weighted material, such as sand or water. In contrast, the heavy bag 100 is collapsible and shippable in the unassembled, unfilled state without weighted material. This helps to decrease the total weight and size of the heavy bag 100 when shipped or stored, which helps to reduce shipping and storage costs. As shown in FIG. 7, the outer cover 101, the foam insert 102, and the removable pouch 103 can be individually collapsed (e.g., folded). In the collapsed state, the outer cover 101, the foam insert 102, and the removable pouch 103 are packed into a container 200, which can be a box or other shipping or storage container. To maintain the collapsed shape, one or more of the outer cover 101, the foam insert 102, and the removable pouch 103 can be vacuumed sealed and shrink-wrapped. In certain examples, the foam insert 102 is not just rolled up or folded, but also compressed so that the foam insert 102 is stored or shipped in a compressed state. Then, when unpacked, the foam insert 102 resiliently expands into its pre-collapsed state.

Referring to FIG. 9, an alternate example of the foam insert 102 is depicted. The foam insert 102 has an open central channel 120 that receives the removable pouch 103. However, the open central channel 120 does not extend an entire length of the foam insert 102. Instead, the open central channel 120 extends from the top along only a portion of the foam insert 102, such that there is a lower portion of the foam insert in which there is a solid body with no portion of the open central channel 120 extending therethrough. The foam insert 102 of FIG. 9 further includes a plug 161 that is inserted into the top of the open central channel 120 after the removable pouch 103 is inserted and filled. In other examples, the open central channel 120 of the foam insert 102 extends the full length of the foam insert 102, and the foam insert 102 has two plugs 161 to plug the bottom and the top of the foam insert 102, respectively. Accordingly, the removable pouch 103 is interposed between the two plugs 161. The plugs 161 help secure the removable pouch 103 inside open central channel 120 at a location spaced apart from the top and the bottom of the foam insert 102.

According to some examples, the removable pouch 103 can come in different sizes (e.g., length and diameter) and be filled with a variety of different materials. The different materials can help with training for different sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts (MMA), etc. Because different exercises and different sports have varying objectives, the removable pouch 103 can come in a size and contain a filling that is more suited for the particular sport and exercise.

In certain examples, as shown in FIG. 10, the heavy bag 100 is configured to receive multiple smaller removable pouches 103D. Each one of the removable pouches 103D is configured to receive a fill material, such as the fill material 110. The user can decide how many of the removable pouches 103D are inserted into the open central channel 120 based on preferences of the user. Because each one of the pouches 103D has a given weight, the user can add removable pouches 103D based on a desired weight of the heavy bag 100. Moreover, to accommodate differently sized or skilled users, the weight of the heavy bag 100 can be adjusted from user to user by removing one or more removable pouches 103D from the heavy bag 100 or adding one or more removable pouches 103D to the heavy bag 100. When multiple removable pouches 103D are used, the removable pouches 103D are stacked on top of each other within the open central channel 120, such as in an end-to-end configuration.

Referring to FIG. 8, one example of a method 190 of storing a heavy bag is shown. The method 190 includes (block 192) compressing a foam insert 102, which can include vacuum sealing and rolling the foam insert 102. The method 190 also includes (block 193) folding an outer cover 101 and (block 194) folding a removable pouch 103. Finally, the method 190 includes (block 195) placing the foam insert 102, outer cover 101, and removable pouch 103 into a storage container.

As shown in FIG. 11, a method 200 of assembling the heavy bag 100 includes removing the outer cover 101, the foam insert 102, and the removable pouch 103 from the storage container 200. The outer cover 101 is unfolded and opened (e.g., unzipped) if applicable. The foam insert 102 is removed from its vacuum-sealed container and allowed to decompress. The removable pouch 103 is unfolded and opened.

According to one example, the method 200 includes (block 202) inserting the foam insert 102 within the outer cover 101, (block 204) filling the removable pouch 103 with fill material 110, and (block 206) inserting the removable pouch 103 into the open central channel 120 of the foam insert 102. The method 200 can also include closing or sealing the outer cover (e.g., via closing a zipper, or engaging a hook-and-loop fastening mechanism) after the foam insert 102 and the removable pouch 103 are inserted. In some examples, inserting the foam insert 102 within the outer cover 101 can include compressing the foam insert 102, positioning the compressed foam insert in the outer cover 101, and then allowing the compressed foam insert to uncompress.

The removable pouch 103 can be inserted into the open central channel 120 of the foam insert 102, and then filled, or can be filled first and then inserted into the open central channel 120 in the foam insert 102. The plug 161, if used, can then be inserted into an open end of the open central channel 120 of the foam insert 120 to close the open central channel 120 and thus secure the removable pouch 103 within the foam insert 102.

The foam insert 102 can be inserted into the outer cover 101 before or after the removable pouch 103 is inserted into the foam insert 102 and filled.

In the above description, certain terms may be used such as “up,” “down,” “upper,” “lower,” “horizontal,” “vertical,” “left,” “right,” “over,” “under” and the like. These terms are used, where applicable, to provide some clarity of description when dealing with relative relationships. But, these terms are not intended to imply absolute relationships, positions, and/or orientations. For example, with respect to an object, an “upper” surface can become a “lower” surface simply by turning the object over. Nevertheless, it is still the same object. Further, the terms “including,” “comprising,” “having,” and variations thereof mean “including but not limited to” unless expressly specified otherwise. An enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive and/or mutually inclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” also refer to “one or more” unless expressly specified otherwise. Further, the term “plurality” can be defined as “at least two.” Moreover, unless otherwise noted, as defined herein a plurality of particular features does not necessarily mean every particular feature of an entire set or class of the particular features.

Additionally, instances in this specification where one element is “coupled” to another element can include direct and indirect coupling. Direct coupling can be defined as one element coupled to and in some contact with another element. Indirect coupling can be defined as coupling between two elements not in direct contact with each other, but having one or more additional elements between the coupled elements. Further, as used herein, securing one element to another element can include direct securing and indirect securing. Additionally, as used herein, “adjacent” does not necessarily denote contact. For example, one element can be adjacent another element without being in contact with that element.

As used herein, the phrase “at least one of”, when used with a list of items, means different combinations of one or more of the listed items may be used and only one of the items in the list may be needed. The item may be a particular object, thing, or category. In other words, “at least one of” means any combination of items or number of items may be used from the list, but not all of the items in the list may be required. For example, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean item A; item A and item B; item B; item A, item B, and item C; or item B and item C. In some cases, “at least one of item A, item B, and item C” may mean, for example, without limitation, two of item A, one of item B, and ten of item C; four of item B and seven of item C; or some other suitable combination.

Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “first,” “second,” etc. are used herein merely as labels, and are not intended to impose ordinal, positional, or hierarchical requirements on the items to which these terms refer. Moreover, reference to, e.g., a “second” item does not require or preclude the existence of, e.g., a “first” or lower-numbered item, and/or, e.g., a “third” or higher-numbered item.

As used herein, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is indeed capable of performing the specified function without any alteration, rather than merely having potential to perform the specified function after further modification. In other words, the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware “configured to” perform a specified function is specifically selected, created, implemented, utilized, programmed, and/or designed for the purpose of performing the specified function. As used herein, “configured to” denotes existing characteristics of a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware which enable the system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware to perform the specified function without further modification. For purposes of this disclosure, a system, apparatus, structure, article, element, component, or hardware described as being “configured to” perform a particular function may additionally or alternatively be described as being “adapted to” and/or as being “operative to” perform that function.

The schematic flow chart diagrams included herein are generally set forth as logical flow chart diagrams. As such, the depicted order and labeled steps are indicative of one example of the presented method. Other steps and methods may be conceived that are equivalent in function, logic, or effect to one or more steps, or portions thereof, of the illustrated method. Additionally, the format and symbols employed are provided to explain the logical steps of the method and are understood not to limit the scope of the method. Although various arrow types and line types may be employed in the flow chart diagrams, they are understood not to limit the scope of the corresponding method. Indeed, some arrows or other connectors may be used to indicate only the logical flow of the method. For instance, an arrow may indicate a waiting or monitoring period of unspecified duration between enumerated steps of the depicted method. Additionally, the order in which a particular method occurs may or may not strictly adhere to the order of the corresponding steps shown.

The present subject matter may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described examples are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.

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