U.S. patent application number 11/162782 was filed with the patent office on 2007-03-22 for harness resistance for sport, rehabilitation and functional training.
Invention is credited to Dama Claudy Abranchess.
Application Number | 20070066457 11/162782 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37884963 |
Filed Date | 2007-03-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070066457 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Abranchess; Dama Claudy |
March 22, 2007 |
Harness resistance for sport, rehabilitation and functional
training
Abstract
The harness resistance for sport, rehabilitation and functional
training is a special harness designed to safely secure a
resistance to a ball or onto the body. The harness resistance
devise can be used to fit any ball or part of the body because it
is adjustable. The harness resistance allows the user to then add
resistance to the ball but also to his body depending on his needs
or his training regiment. The harness resistance allows a great
range of motion and thanks to it the resistance can be use in
different directions. The user can then work every muscles group of
his body. The harness resistance can be use with any kind of
resistance such as weights, springs, resistance band, etc. The
harness resistance can also be used indoor, outdoor, on water and
under water; anywhere the user can attached it to a resistance he
can use it. The harness resistance can also be use as a ball
holder; he can also be used as a moving target for different type
of training. Thanks to its wide range of motion, the user can be in
motion while lifting weights, allowing him to learn coordination
with the ball. The harness resistance allows functional training at
another level and probably at its best.
Inventors: |
Abranchess; Dama Claudy;
(Hyattsville, MD) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Dama Claudy Abranchess;Lisa Ann Abranchess
7002 higview Terrace
APT 101
Hyattsville
MD
20782
US
|
Family ID: |
37884963 |
Appl. No.: |
11/162782 |
Filed: |
September 22, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/121 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0557 20130101;
A63B 69/0079 20130101; A63B 21/072 20130101; A63B 2225/60 20130101;
A63B 2243/0033 20130101; A63B 2208/0204 20130101; A63B 2243/0037
20130101; A63B 21/4019 20151001; A63B 69/0086 20130101; A63B
2243/0095 20130101; A63B 21/0552 20130101; A63B 21/4013 20151001;
A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/06 20130101; A63B 2209/10 20130101;
A63B 2243/0025 20130101; A63B 2243/0066 20130101; A63B 21/4007
20151001 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/121 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/02 20060101
A63B021/02 |
Claims
1. The harness resistance (FIG. 1) is made out of a "D" ring (FIG.
2 #3), a "Slider" (FIG. 2 #5), a "Triangle" ring (FIG. 2 #4), "Two
Nylon Bands", "Two Velcros", and "Two polypropylene pieces shaped
in a Y" The harness resistance is made out of "Two nylon bands".
The first nylon band is twice the length of the second and it first
looped around the "D" ring to half its length and then sewn to
itself to secure the "D" ring. There are two angles between the
extremity of the first nylon band after it sewn to the "D" ring,
one of 120 degrees and the other of 240. The second band is sewn to
center of the "Slider" at its first extremity, then its second
extremity is looped to a "Triangle" ring before it goes back in and
out of the "Slider" to finally split the 240 degrees angle in half
coming from under, and loops around the "D" ring, and is sewn to
the other band and itself. Claim 1 is an independent claim.
2. The harness resistance has a "D" ring to which the resistance is
attached to. Other types of rings that can be used such as a
"Triangle" ring, a "Circle" ring or another small peace of nylon to
help the resistance being attached to it. Claim 2 is dependant on
claim 1.
3. The harness resistance has a "Triangle" ring (FIG. 2 #4) on one
of his extremity, preferably on the same band sewn to the slider.
It a "1 inch" triangle ring with three 60 degrees angles on the
inside or simply a triangle with all side of same length so the
three extremities of the harness resistance can be align in a 120
degrees angle between each other. Claim 3 is dependant on claim
1.
4. The harness resistance has a "slider" (FIG. 2 #5) sewn to the
same band as the "Triangle" (FIG. 2 # 4) ring so the length of the
band can be adjustable so it can fit any kind of ball or the body
part around which it is attached to. Claim 4 is dependant on claim
1.
5. The harness resistance has "Two polypropylene pieces" shaped in
a "Y" (FIG. 2 #6) that covers the bottom and the top of the "D"
ring (FIG. 2 #3) and then sewn to each other to reinforce the
structure of the harness resistance attachment. The top piece of
polypropylene has a "1 inch" gap to let the "D" ring out so it can
be hooked to the resistance being used. Claim 5 is dependant to
claim 1.
6. The harness resistance has "Two velcro straps" sewn to its two
other extremities. So they can be attached to the "Triangle" ring
and secure the harness resistance around the ball. Velcro straps
are used because they make easy on the user to attached, to adjust
and to hold the harness resistance around the ball or the body part
it is attached to. Other attachment such as snap or buttons can
also be used. Claim 6 is dependant to claim 1.
7. The harness resistance can be worn on the body (FIG.14) The
harness resistance thanks to its slider and Velcro straps can be
adjustable enough so the user can put his hand or his feet between
the ball and the harness resistance. The user will be able to put
his entire hand on the ball or his feet. (FIG. 7, 8, 10) The
harness resistance once on a ball, it can be hold onto with both
hands, one hand, both feet, one foot, between both arms, between
one arm and the user chest, between both legs, thighs, knees,
ankles. The user can use any of those different ways to pull or
push the resistance. (FIG. 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) The harness
resistance can be attached on a medicine ball, a soccer ball, a
basketball, a football, a rugby ball, a utility ball, a water polo
ball, etc. (FIG. 1,3,4,5,6) The harness resistance can be used
indoor, outdoor, on water and under water. Wherever the user can
attach it to a resistance, the harness resistance can be used.
Claim 7 in an independent claim.
8. The harness resistance can be attached to any kind of resistance
such as resistance band, springs, dumbbells, weights plate, and
cable from weights machine, a partner, etc. Claim 8 is dependant on
claim 7.
9. The harness resistance can be used for any king of training
regiment or program depending on the user needs. Claim 9 is
dependant on claim 8.
10. The harness resistance can be use to improve athletic abilities
with and without the use of a ball by been worn and used with a
resistance. Claim 10 is dependant on claim 7.
11. The harness resistance can also be used as a ball holder.
(FIG.1) The harness resistance on a ball and then attached to a
cord can be suspended in the air at different height so the user
can work on striking, kicking, throwing, jumping, shoot blocking,
rebounding, etc. Claim 11 is dependant on claim 7.
12. The harness resistance attachment is different than other
weightlifting devices by the way it looks and feels, because the
user actually uses the ball for the sport in which they play.
(FIG.1) The harness resistance can increase focus and interest on
training. It makes the user feel like they are playing their sport
while lifting weights at the same time. The harness resistance
allows them to do specific movement used for their specific sport
and therefore increase functionality and mobility with the ball.
Claim 12 is Dependant on claim 7.
13. The harness resistance attachment gives a range of motion that
other devices don't and it also opens the direction in where you
want to lift the weights so they can learn and teach coordination
to their body with or without the ball. Not only the weight can be
pulled or lifted but the harness resistance attachment allows you
to do it safely while not only using the muscle group required in
lifting or pulling are in motion, but your whole body is in motion
at the same time. Claim 13 is Dependant on claim 12.
14. The harness resistance can be used to train any muscles group
in the body The harness resistance can be use for physical therapy
and rehabilitation. The harness resistance look a lot less
intimidating that a regular weight lifting device. And having to
Description
[0001] The harness resistance attachment is made out of two nylon
bands sewn together around a 11/4'' "D" ring at the center
(triangle ring or nylon shaped as a hook can also be used). The
first nylon band is twice the length of the second and it first
looped around the "D" ring to half its length and then sewn to
itself to secure the "D" ring. There are two angles between the
extremity of the first nylon band after it sewn to the "D" ring,
one of 120 degrees and the other of 240. The second band is sewn to
center of the "Slider" at its first extremity, then its second
extremity is looped to a "Triangle" ring before it goes back in and
out of the "Slider" to finally split the 240 degrees angle in half
coming from under, and loops around the "D" ring, and is sewn to
the other band and itself. The harness resistance attachment will
look like a big "Y" with the "D" ring in the center and three 120
degrees angles in between the bands. Another two "Y" shaped
polypropylene pieces, (nylon or leather could also be used) wider
but shorter in length, will cover the bottom and the top of the "D"
ring and then sewn to each other to reinforce the structure of the
harness resistance attachment. Considering that the top has a 1''
gap to let the "D" ring out so it can be hooked to the resistance
being used. The harness resistance attachment has on one of its
ends a triangular ring sewn to it, and a slider that will change
the length of the band so it can fit different size balls. The two
other ends on the triangular ring will secure the harness
resistance attachment to the ball with the Velcro straps sewn on
the ends of the bands. It's the slider and the Velcro straps that
make the harness resistance attachment adjustable and stable around
the ball. The Velcro also helps hold it onto the body. In place of
the Velcro, you can also use snaps and buttons to attach it to the
ball or the body.
[0002] When The harness resistance attachment is attached to a ball
it will look like a fancy ball holder, however, a closer look to it
will tell that it is made out of nylon bands strong enough to hold
hundreds of pounds hooked to its heavy duty "D" ring. The slider
and the velcros will, also, show that The harness resistance
attachment is adjustable to almost any kind of ball, but also that
it can be adjust enough so the user can slide his hand or his foot
between the nylon bands, right under the "D" ring, providing them
the ability to fully hold the ball with the palm of their hand or
to do kicking exercises with their foot.
[0003] The harness resistance attachment is a training device that
goes over a ball giving the user the ability to add resistance to
it. The harness resistance attachment is adaptable to different
kinds of balls and to different types of resistance depending on
the users training regiment and it can also be worn on the body.
The athlete can use their hands, their arms, their legs, and their
feet to hold on to the ball while they are training. And they can
also use their body instead of the ball to exercise because the
harness resistance can also be worn on the body and be attached to
any resistance device.
[0004] The harness resistance attachment will fit most balls used
in athletic activities including but not limited to a basketball,
soccer ball, football, rugby ball, handball, water polo ball,
volleyball, medicine ball, utility ball, etc.
[0005] The harness resistance can be worn onto the body. More
specifically on their feet, ankles, calves, thighs, waist, torsos,
back, arms, forearms, etc.
[0006] The harness resistance attachment can be used in any king of
training regiment including basic strength gain, power, stability
training, fat lost, endurance training, plyometric training,
isometric training, agility and speed training, running, kicking
and throwing, vertical and horizontal leap training, and
rehabilitation training. Also, some athletes can use it to teach
and strengthen the basic fundamentals of their specific sport. The
harness resistance attachment can be used by anybody from the
"Average Joe" to the professional athlete depending on their needs
and goals.
[0007] The harness resistance attachment can be used in door, out
door, on the water and under water. You can use it in the weight
room, on a field, on the court, on hills, on the sand, in your
apartment, hotel room, in and under the water, etc. Anywhere the
athlete can attach it to resistance they can take it with them.
[0008] The harness resistance attachment can be attached to
resistance such as resistance band, spring, a dumbbell, weight
disk, and cable from a weights pulling machine such home gym
machine or weight room.
[0009] The harness resistance attachment can be use to work every
muscles group.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1: Shows how the Harness resistance (1) will look
attached to a ball. The figure also shows the different size balls
the harness resistance will hold (11) also the resistance attached
to the D ring (13)
[0011] FIG. 2: Shows the harness resistance device open on the top
of two different balls and all the parts that make the harness
work. The D ring (3), the nylon bands (2A-2B), The Triangle Ring
(4), The Slider (5), The Polypropylene (6), and the velcro (7).
[0012] FIG. 3: Shows the harness resistance and the path it follows
to be attached around the ball.
[0013] FIG. 4: Shows the harness resistance being attached to the
ball through the triangle ring and the Velcro
[0014] FIG. 5: Shows the bottom of the harness resistance attached
to the ball
[0015] FIG. 6: Shows the top of the harness resistance attached to
the ball
[0016] FIG. 7: Shows how the user can slide their foot between the
ball and the harness.
[0017] FIG. 8: Shows how the user can slide their hand between the
ball and the harness; using the top of their hand to push on the
ball.
[0018] FIG. 9: Shows how the user can hold on to the ball with both
hands.
[0019] FIG. 10: Shows how the user can slide their hands between
the ball and the harness; using the palm of their hand to hold the
ball.
[0020] FIG. 11: Shows how the user can hold on to the ball and
harness with their thighs.
[0021] FIG. 12: Shows how the user can hold on to the ball and
harness with their feet.
[0022] FIG. 13: Shows how the user can hold the ball and the
harness between their arm and their side (ribs and chest)
[0023] FIG. 14: Shows how the harness can be worn on the body.
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