EXERCISE APPARATUS

Abstract

The apparatus includes a first end bar having first and second ends, the first bar having first and second spacers mounted on the first and second ends. A second end bar is included having first and second ends. At least one intermediate bar between is positioned between the first and second end bars, the at least one intermediate bar having first and second ends, with first and second spacers mounted on the first and second ends thereof. The first and second ends of the first and second end bars and the at least one intermediate bar have first and second apertures extending through. First and second stretchable cords have first and second ends attached to said first and second end bars and extending through the fist and second apertures in the first and second end bars and the at least one intermediate bar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a top view of the apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the apparatus.

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of the apparatus taken along the line 3-3.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken along the line 4-4.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an individual using the apparatus.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the device, generally indicated by numeral 10, includes a first end bar 12 having first and second ends 14A and 14B with integral first and second spacers 16A and 16B. A second end bar 18 includes first and second ends 20A and 20B A plurality of intermediate bars, as illustrated, 5 bars, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 32 are mounted between the first and second end bars 12 and 18, all having first and second ends 33A and 33B with integral spacers 34A and 34B, respectively, mounted thereon. The length 36 of each spacer 16A, 16B, 34A and 34B are sufficient to allow a persons hand to be inserted between the bars, for example between bars 12 and 24.

A hole or aperture 38 extends through all the bars 12, 18, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 and spacers 22A, and spacers 34A on the first ends 20A and 34A thereof. A second hole or aperture 40 extends through all of the bars 12, 18, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 and spacers 22B, and spacers 34B on the first ends 20B and 34BA thereof. First and second stretchable cords 42A and 42B extend through the holes 28 and 40 secured by knots 44 at bars 12 and 18. Thus all the bars 12, 18, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 are secured together. Note that a clamp or other fastening device (not shown) could be used to secure the cords 42A and 42B.

Referring to FIG. 3, the all the bars have a similar diameter selected to be easily griped by the hand. For example bar 24 has a diameter 45 of between 0.75 to 1.25 inch in diameter (radius is 0.375 to 0.675 inch). Also the ends 46 of the spacers 22A, 22B, 34A and 34B all have matching radius' 48. Thus the bars 12, 18, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 all automatically align with each other. Referring to FIG. 4, the end bar 18 includes looped straps 50A and 50B on each end 22A and 22B. These straps extend into a pair of holes 52A and 52B. Note that, while looped straps are shown, other types of attaching devices can be used.

Referring to FIG. 5, in operation, the straps 52A and 52B are wrapped around a post 54 mounted on the floor 56. An individual 58 is illustrated lying on the floor 56. The individual grips bar 12 or one of the intermediate bars 24, 26, 28, 30 or 32 with his hands 60A and 60B. As illustrated, the individual 58 is shown griping bar 30. The individual can then pull the bar 30 toward his body 59, causing the cords 42A and 42B to stretch offering resistance. By having a plurality of bars, the distance moved can be varied by griping different bars.

While the invention has been described with reference to a particular embodiment, it should be understood that the embodiment is merely illustrative as there are numerous variations and modifications which may be made by those skilled in the art. Thus, the invention is to be construed as being limited only by the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

The invention has applicability to industries that manufacture exercise equipment.

Claims

1. A resistance exercise apparatus comprising: a first end bar having first and second ends, said first end bar having first and second spacers mounted on said first and second ends;a second end bar having first and second ends;at least one intermediate bar between said first and second end bars, said at least one intermediate bar having first and second ends, with third and fourth spacers mounted on said first and second ends thereof;said first and second ends of said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar having first and second apertures, respectively, extending through;first and second stretchable cords having first and second ends attached to said first and second end bars and extending through said fist and second apertures in said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar.

2. The apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein means are mounted to said second end bar for attaching to an external structure.

3. The apparatus as set forth in claim 2 further comprising: said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar are round having a radius; andsaid first, second, third and fourth spacers having first ends attached to said first end bar and said at least one intermediate bars, respectively, and second ends having a concave surface with a radius equal to the radius of said bars.

4. The apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein the length of said first, second, third and fourth spacers is selected to provide for the placing of hand between adjacent bars.

5. The apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein the said bars and said spacers are made of plastic tubing.

6. An exercise apparatus comprising: first and second end bars;at least one intermediate bar between said first and second end bars, said at least one intermediate bar having apertures extending there through at each end;means to space said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar from each other, andfirst and second stretchable cords attached to said fist and second end bars and passing through said first and second apertures of said at least one intermediate bar.

7. The apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein second means are mounted to said second end bar for attaching to an external structure.

8. The apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein said means means to space said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar from each other are spacers mounted to said first end bar and said at least one intermediate bar.

9. The apparatus as set forth in claim 8 further comprising: said first and second end bars and said at least one intermediate bar are round having a radius; andsaid spacers having first ends attached to said bars and second ends having a concave surface with a radius equal to the radius of said bars.

10. The apparatus as set forth in claim 9 wherein the length of said spacers is selected to provide for the placing of hand between adjacent bars.