U.S. patent application number 10/988668 was filed with the patent office on 2006-05-18 for rubber resistance raiser.
Invention is credited to Harold Jimmy Wilson.
Application Number | 20060105892 10/988668 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36387140 |
Filed Date | 2006-05-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060105892 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wilson; Harold Jimmy |
May 18, 2006 |
Rubber resistance raiser
Abstract
The technical nature of my Rubber Resistance Raiser is simply an
exercise device that connects to the user's ankles and feet and or
wrists and hands and has a resistance band in between that allows
the users to get a great workout with stretching and resistance.
The users may workout in a stationary place or hit the road and go
mobile. The advantages of using my Rubber Resistance Raiser are to
help the user tighten up, trim, tone, and strengthen the lower,
middle, and upper body regions while receiving a great stationary
and or mobile resistance workout. In essence the Rubber Resistance
Raiser was designed to provide the user with a fun, new, and
exciting way to get a great and wonderful workout at all levels and
stages, and for all ages. Thank you for your time and patients. It
is truly appreciated. I thank you once again.
Inventors: |
Wilson; Harold Jimmy;
(Hampton, VA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Harold Jimmy Wilson
173 Sesco Drive
Hampton
VA
23664
US
|
Family ID: |
36387140 |
Appl. No.: |
10/988668 |
Filed: |
November 15, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/121 ;
482/124 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0552 20130101;
A63B 21/4013 20151001; A63B 21/4021 20151001; A63B 21/00069
20130101; A63B 21/0004 20130101; A63B 21/4025 20151001; A63B
21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/4019 20151001; A63B 21/00185 20130101;
A63B 21/4017 20151001; A63B 21/00043 20130101; A63B 21/4001
20151001 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/121 ;
482/124 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/02 20060101
A63B021/02 |
Claims
1. I claim the inner securing means located within the ankle and
foot/wrist and hand straps that secures and holds the means of
resistance to and between the said ankle and foot/wrist and hand
straps.
2. I claim the inner means of support that is located underneathe
the said inner securing means and between both the said inner
securing means and the said ankle and foot/wrist and hand
straps.
3. I claim the securing means connected to the said ankle and
foot/wrist and hand straps, that are positioned underneathe both
feet or across both hands.
4. I claim the means of resistance used for resistance when
connected to the said ankle and foot/wrist and hand straps.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND-/-FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The Rubber Resistance Raiser relates to rubber resistance
exercise devices that are light in weight and portable. My
invention is used for a total body workout.
BACKGROUND-DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
[0003] Not Applicable.
SUMMARY
[0004] Not Applicable.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0005] The objects and advantages of the Rubber Resistance Raiser
are:
[0006] (a) to help the user tighten up, trim, tone, and strengthen
the lower, middle, and upper body regions with stretching
exercises. (b) to provide the user with stationary and or mobile
resistance.
DRAWING FIGURES
[0007] In the drawings, closely related figures have the same
numbers, with different alphabetical suffixes.
[0008] FIG. 1 shows the Rubber Resistance Raiser totally assembled
and together.
[0009] FIG. 2a to 2c show the left ankle and foot/wrist and hand
strap, with front and back views.
[0010] FIG. 3a to 3c show the right ankle and foot/wrist and hand
strap, with front and back views.
[0011] FIG. 4 shows the right ankle and foot/wrist and hand strap
fully opened with the resistance holding compartment open.
[0012] FIG. 5 shows the left ankle and foot/wrist and hand strap
fully opened with the resistance holding compartment open.
[0013] FIG. 6 shows the universal resistance band.
[0014] FIG. 7 shows how the universal resistance band is to be
placed into the ankle and foot/wrist and hand straps.
[0015] FIG. 8 shows how the ankle and foot/wrist and hand straps
are to connect and secure over the resistance band.
[0016] FIG. 9 shows how the ankle and foot/wrist and hand strap
connect over the user ankles and feet.
[0017] FIG. 10 shows how the ankle and foot/wrist and hand straps
connect over the user's wrists and hands.
REFERENCE NUMERALS IN DRAWINGS
[0018] (10) Strip of padding material (12'' in length.times.3'' in
height.times.1/2'' in width) [0019] (12) Strip of leather material
(12'' in length.times.3'' in height.times.1'' in width) [0020] (14)
Outer top hook and loop fastener(9'' in length.times.4'' in
height.times.1/4'' in width) [0021] (16) Inner bottom hook and loop
fastener(3'' in length.times.1'' in height.times.1/4'' in width)
[0022] (18) Inner top hook and loop fastener(3'' in
length.times.1'' in height.times.1/4'' in width) [0023] (20) Outer
bottom hook and loop fastener(4'' in length.times.3'' in
height.times.1/4'' in width) [0024] (22) Strip of elastic material
(12'' in length.times.1'' in height.times.1/4'' in width) [0025]
(24) Hook and loop fastener ring(iron ring 3'' in
length.times.1/2'' in height.times.1/4'' in width, oval in shape.)
[0026] (26) One strip of elastic rubber tubing (24'' in
length.times.1/2'' in height.times.1/2'' in width,with the
dimensions of a co-axel cable.) [0027] (28) Small rectangular thick
strip of leather(2'' in length.times.2'' in height.times.1'' in
width.)
DESCRIPTION--FIGS. 2a TO 3a MAIN EMBODIMENTS
[0028] "Before getting into my invention, it needs to be stated
that my invention uses, but is not limited to the exact materials,
shapes, and or dimensions stated within my descriptions. With that
being said, let's begin."
[0029] The strip of padding material (10) provides the user with
cushion and padding when the main embodiments are securly connected
to the ankles and or wrist. Any padding material can be used, I
used soft foam. The strip of leather material (12) is the main
strap that holds and connects all other materials. The notches are
cut in the leather to allow for space and position for the
resistance band. The small rectangular thick strip of leather
provides more support for the main embodiments when the resistance
band is in use (28). The outer top hook and loop fastener (14)
provides the main source of securing and connecting the main
embodiments to the ankles and wrist. The outer top hook and loop
fastener (14) in this case is the top half of velcro. By threading
the outer top hook and loop fastener (14) through the hook and loop
fastener ring (24) the user can easily adjust the size and grip the
main embodiments have around the ankles and wrists. The inner
bottom hook and loop fastener (16) is used with the inner top hook
and loop fastener (18) to hold and secure the resistance band (26)
in place. When the resistance band (26) is placed between the inner
bottom hook and loop fastener (16) and the inner top hook and loop
fastener (18) the user can then close the inner bottom and top hook
and loop fasteners (16) (18) together, thereby securing the
resistance band (26) in place. The outer bottom hook and loop
fastener (20) provides the main source of securing the main
embodiments to the ankles and wrist. In this case the outer bottom
hook and loop fastener (20) is the bottom half of velcro, just as
velcro is used for the inner top and bottom hook and loop
fasteners. The outer top hook and loop fastener (14) must connect
to the outer bottom hook and loop fastener (20) in order to lock,
secure, and hold the main embodiments in place around the ankles
and wrists. The strip of elastic material (22) is used to secure
the main embodiments down, and keep the main embodiments from
moving around the ankles and wrists, when the device is in uses.
The hook and loop fastener ring (24) provides part of the main
source of securing the main embodiments to the ankles and wrists.
The outer top hook and loop Fastener (14) must be threaded through
the hook and loop fastener ring (24) and connect to the outer
bottom hook and loop fastener (20) in order to lock, secure, and
hold the main embodiments in place around the ankles and
wrists.
How to Build The Right Main Embodiment
[0030] (When I say connect, I mean to glue or make the item stay
some way.)
[0031] Step one, begin by connecting the hook and loop fastener
ring (24) to the right end of the strip of leather material (12).
This is done by threading the right end of the strip of leather
material (12) through the hook and loop fastener ring (24) and then
bending it over, so that the leather end Is touching the leather
itself. In order to hold it there, apply glue. Step two, measuring
inward one inch inches from the hook and loop fastener ring (24)
cut two square notches out on both sides of the strip of leather
material (12), about a half an inch by a half an inch. Step three
on the same side, connect two inches of the outer top hook and loop
fastener (14) to the left end of the leather strip (12). Make sure
the outer top hook and loop fastener (14) is facing you (bristles
up). Step four, on the same side, in the middle of the leather
strip (12), connect the outer bottom hook and loop fastener (20)
between the two notches and the outer top hook and loop fastener
(14). Step five, connect the strip of elastic material (22) to the
strip of leather material (12), between the outer top hook and loop
fastener (14) and the two notches. Leave about four inches between
both ends of the elastic material (22). Step six, flip the device
over and begin connecting the small rectangular thick strip of
leather (28) to the strip of leather material (12) exactly in
between the two cut notches. Step seven, begin connecting the strip
of padding material (10) to the strip of leather material (12),
beginning at the left end of the strip of leather material (12),
and stopping just before you cover the notches. Leave the rest of
the padding material (10) to move freely. Step eight, connect the
inner bottom hook and loop fastener (16) over the small rectangular
thick strip of leather (28), but also let an inch of it connect to
the padding material (10). Step nine, continuing where the inner
bottom hook and loop fastener (16) stopped, connect the inner top
hook and loop fastener (18) to the padding material (10). This will
allow the padding material (10) to connect and disconnect from the
leather material (12) easily. The right main embodiment is
complete.
How to Build The Left Main Embodiment
[0032] (When I say connect, I mean to glue or make the item stay
some way.)
[0033] Step one, begin by connecting the hook and loop fastener
ring (24) to the left end of the strip of leather material (12).
This is done by threading the left end of the strip of leather
material (12) through the hook and loop fastener ring (24) and then
bending it over, so that the leather end is touching the leather
itself. In order to hold it there, apply glue. Step two, measuring
inward one inch from the hook and loop fastener ring (24) cut two
square notches out on both sides of the strip of leather material
(12), about a half an inch by a half an inch. Step three, on the
same side, connect two inches of the outer top hook and loop
fastener (14) to the right end of the leather strip (12). Make sure
the outer top hook and loop fastener (14) is facing you (bristles
up). Step four, on the same side, in the middle of the leather
strip (12), connect the outer bottom hook and loop fastener (20)
between the two notches and the outer top hook and loop fastener
(14). Step five, connect the strip of elastic material (22) to the
strip of leather material (12), between the outer top hook and loop
fastener (14) and the two notches. Leave about four inches between
both ends of the elastic material (22). Step six, flip the device
over and begin connecting the small rectangular thick strip of
leather (28) to the strip of leather material (12) exactly in
between the two cut notches. Step seven, begin connecting the strip
of padding material (10) to the strip of leather material (12),
beginning at the right end of the strip of leather material (12)
and stopping just before you cover the notches. Leave the rest of
the padding material (10) to move freely. Step eight, connect the
inner bottom hook and loop fastener (16) over the small rectangular
thick strip of leather (28), but also let an inch of it connect to
the padding material (10). Step nine, continuing where the inner
bottom hook and loop fastener (16) stopped, connect the inner top
hook and loop fastener (18) to the padding material (10). This will
allow the padding material (10) to connect and disconnect from the
leather material (12) easily. The left main embodiment is
complete.
Additional Embodiment
[0034] The small hallow elastic rubber tubing (26) is used for the
resistance when connected to and between the left and right main
embodiments.
How to Build The Additional Embodiment
[0035] Step one, begin by taking the small hallow elastic rubber
tubing strip (26) and tie both ends together, so that the small
hollow elastic rubber tubing forms a circle. Step two, take two
opposite ends of the circle and twist, then bring one opposite
hallow elastic rubber tube through its opposite circle and on the
other side bring one hallow elastic rubber tube through its
opposite circle, and and pull them both outward. When you have
finished the circle, from step one, should now look like a bow tie
with the knot being in the middle. In other words tie a knot in the
center of the circle and the additional embodiment is complete.
[0036] Note: Bungee cord may be used instead of the small elastic
rubber tube. (Item 26)
ADVANTAGES
[0037] From the descriptions and specifications, a number of
advantages with my Rubber Resistance Raiser become evident.
[0038] (a). The materials involved in making my invention are
inexpensive and simple to put together. My invention is an easy,
economically sound product to manufacture.
[0039] (b). My invention may be inexpensive to make, but it
provides the user with effective training and a quality
workout.
[0040] (c). My Rubber Resistance Raiser can be used with many
different exercises such as leg lifts, Leg leg extentions, ab
crunches, boxing, walking, speed walking, jogging, running, and a
variety of different stretching exercises.
[0041] (d). My Rubber Resistance Raiser is also small and portable
and can travel virtually anywhere the user may go.
OPERATION
[0042] To begin this process the user will begin by disconnecting
all hook and loop fasteners of the main embodiments. Next, the user
will place the ends of the resistance bands (26) between the inner
bottom and inner top hook and loop fasteners (16) (18) on both left
and right main embodiments. After this is done, close the top and
bottom hook and loop fasteners (16((18) together and over the ends
of the universal resistance band (26). You are now ready to put the
device on your hands or your feet.
[0043] To connect the main embodiments to the user's ankles and
feet or hands and wrists, the user must begin with the main
embodiments fully open with the resistance band (26) still
connected to the main embodiments (as shown in FIG. 8). Next, the
user must slide their feet or hands through the elastic strip (22),
so that the main embodiments are connected to the User's feet or
hands without the outer hook and loop fasteners (14) (20) being
connected. Then, the user will connect the outer hook and loop
fasteners (14) (20) around the ankles or wrists by taking the outer
top hook and loop fastener (14) and slide it through the hook and
loop fastener ring (24), bring them back around so that the top
hook and loop fasteners (14) can connect to the bottom hook and
loop fastener (20).
[0044] The user can change the grip of the main embodiments around
the ankles and wrists by loosening or tightening the hook and loop
fasteners' (14) connection with the bottom hook and loop fastener
(20). To tighten the main embodiments around the ankles or wrists,
the user must pull the top hook and loop fasteners (14) and then
connect it to the bottom hook and loop fasteners (20). To loosen
the main embodiments grip around the ankles or wrists, the user
must push the top hook and loop fasteners (14) back through the
hook and loop fastener ring (24) to tht desired grip. Then connect
the top hook and loop fastener (14) back to the bottom hook and
loop fasteners (20). When these steps are complete the Rubber
Resistance Raiser should be secure, comfortable, and ready for use.
You should begin by stretching your arms or legs out, try walking
or jogging, or may be even shadow boxing. The possibilities are
endless, endless, whatever type of exercise that you like to do,
the Rubber Resistance Raiser raises your workout to the next level
and beyond. To increase the resistance in your workout twist the
universal resistance band (26) before enclosing it in the inner top
and bottom hook and loop fasteners (16) (18). The more you twist
the harder your workout will be. The less twist you have in your
resistance band (26), the easier your workout will be. It is
suggested, that if the user is going to walk, jog, or run, that
they first overlap the universal resistance bands (26) together, so
that they are connected in the middle, but not tied. Then, connect
the main embodiments to the ankles and feet and hands and wrists.
When this is done, the universal resistance bands (26) should form
an x in the center when the arm's of the user are lifted. This will
allow for a more effective, fun, and safe workout.
CONCLUSION
[0045] The Rubber Resistance Raiser is a great way to get a
wonderful workout. The users will truly enjoy themselves as they
use the Rubber Resistance Raiser with their workout routines. They
will also get the full benefit from their workout, because they are
using light-weight, stationary and or mobile resistance for the
lower, middle, and upper body regions. Not to mention, the Rubber
Resistance Raiser is fun, convenient, easy to use, and very very
effective.
[0046] Here are some additional advantages in using and
manufacturing the Rubber Resistance Raiser.
[0047] (a) The materials used to make the Rubber Resistance Raiser
are cheap and affordable.
[0048] (b) The Rubber Resistance Raiser does not take complex
procedures to make, therefore it can be easily manufactured.
[0049] (c) The Rubber Resistance Raiser was specifically designed
to tighten up, trim, tone, and strengthen the user's lower, middle,
and upper body regions with a stationary workout and or mobile
workout. Although the descriptions and specifications contained
within this patent have many specifics, these should no be
misconstrued as to limiting the scope or range of my Rubber
Resistance Raiser, or the materials used to make my Rubber
Resistance Raiser. Therefore, the scope or range of my Rubber
Resistance Raiser should be determined by the appending claims and
their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.
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