Patent Application
20220387844
In general, the present invention relates to exercise devices, and more specifically, to an improvement upon exercise devices embodying straps, ropes or similar construction, wherein a middle member is provided to provide support to a plurality of loops on at least one face/side of said middle member.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,747,284B2: Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,490,634B2: A stretchable strap includes a side containing regions woven with frictionally enhancing material. Warp threads of both frictionally enhancing and non-frictionally enhancing material are woven to form a two-layer strap. Internal elastomeric threads provide a connection between the two layers as well as allow the strap to stretch. A method of making the strap is also provided wherein all elements are simultaneously woven on a loom.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,998,780B2: The disclosed fitness equipment allows a user to target different muscle groups using tri-planar coordination of movement, which was previously difficult (if not impossible) to achieve using conventional suspension training equipment. This is done by providing a resistance between suspension training straps, namely, by mechanically coupling an elastic band between the suspension training straps.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,909,748B2: An exercise apparatus may include a swivel and one or more elongated members, such as ropes or cords, suspended from the swivel with a support, such as a bar, for the user suspended between either ends of a single elongated member, or between two elongated members. The height of the support can be adjusted by placing ends of the support bar in loops formed along the elongated member. Hand holds and foot holds may also be mounted on the loops. In addition, the support may be prevented from rotating along its longitudinal axis.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,083,653B2: An exercise device having a door anchor is described. The anchor is fixed to a pair of elongated members each having a grip. The anchor stands off from the door by 1 to 18 inches before attaching to the elongated members. In one embodiment, the exercise device is sewn together. In another embodiment, a ring holds the various components together.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,197,392B2: An exercise strap comprises an upper strap and a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lower strap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced on different locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached to both the upper strap and the lower strap allows for the overall length of the exercise strap to be adjusted. A strap attachment member attached to the upper strap connects the exercise strap to a suitable mounting mechanism.
There are endless excuses for not exercising: time, space and money being the most common barriers people point to. But you don't need access to a gym facility, expensive equipment or a lot of time or space to get in an effective full-body workout.
Some of the favorite low-cost products to utilize for in-house glute, leg and arm workouts are exercise straps and ropes. Such devices are super easy to pack and whip out in a small space (like a hotel room or a studio apartment). Exercise straps and ropes are a great workout tool not only because they're super affordable, transportable and versatile, but because they can help target larger muscles as well as smaller stabilizing muscles. Plus, research shows that engaging in such training activities improves balance, gait function and flexibility and may induce greater neuromuscular fatigue than exercises with isometric contractions. For example, an elastic resistance band workout is useful for workout newbies and workout buffs alike.
Overly, an exercise strap is a simple and convenient way to exercise at home, suspension training works by challenging the body in conditions of instability to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and more. With access to a door, beam, tree, or some kind of strong support, anyone can use the equipment to work all the muscle groups.
In this disclosure is a novel exercise device construction to improve upon this useful exercise equipment.
The following summary is an explanation of some of the general inventive steps for the exercise device, method and other elements in the description. This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention and does not intend to limit the scope beyond what is described and claimed as a summary.
An improvement upon exercise devices embodying straps, ropes or similar construction is disclosed. The exercise device embodies a strap or rope or similar construction, wherein a middle member is provided to provide support to a plurality of loops on at least one face/side of the middle strap member. The loops are provided for the support of a human's hand during a physical exercise activity, whereby the middle member is affixed to a support surface such as a wall, beam or bar to support a human performing an exercise activity, such as climbing or pulling. The middle member may be elastic or non-elastic.
According to an exemplary embodiment, an exercise device comprised of:
In the first embodiment according to
Depending on the nature of the exercise, the device may be used during a climbing exercise, for lifting weights or pulling against heavy objects.
In a preferred embodiment, the middle support member 1 embodies a strap with a wide face and thin width to enable the attachment of the loops to either faces of the strap. The material making up the strap may be elastic, non-elastic, fabric, nonfabric, nylon or any such flexible material. However, in other embodiments, the middle support member 1 embodies a rope with approximately symmetrical dimensions or uniform cross-section.
In a second embodiment according to
In a further embodiment according to
In yet another embodiment according to
In a final embodiment according to
The current invention is applicable in the construction of exercise devices.
