U.S. patent application number 11/483089 was filed with the patent office on 2008-03-06 for exercise tube and handle.
Invention is credited to Raymond Clarke, Lorri Wilson-Clarke.
Application Number | 20080058180 11/483089 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39152502 |
Filed Date | 2008-03-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080058180 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Clarke; Raymond ; et
al. |
March 6, 2008 |
Exercise tube and handle
Abstract
An exercise tube and handle attachment incorporates an elastic
tube having a handle(s) fabricated from a strong material such as
nylon strapping. The handle is configured, by stitching, to form a
passageway and compartment for receiving an end of the exercise
tube. A knot is made in the end of the tube to prevent the end from
exiting the compartment and separating the tube from the
handle.
Inventors: |
Clarke; Raymond; (Trappe,
MD) ; Wilson-Clarke; Lorri; (Trappe, MD) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LITMAN LAW OFFICES, LTD.
P.O. BOX 15035, CRYSTAL CITY STATION
ARLINGTON
VA
22215
US
|
Family ID: |
39152502 |
Appl. No.: |
11/483089 |
Filed: |
July 10, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/126 ;
482/124 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0552 20130101;
A63B 21/00043 20130101; A63B 21/0555 20130101; A63B 2071/027
20130101; A63B 21/00185 20130101; A63B 21/0004 20130101; A63B
23/03508 20130101; A63B 23/03525 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/126 ;
482/124 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/02 20060101
A63B021/02 |
Claims
1. An exercise device, comprising: an elongate elastic member; said
elongate elastic member having a first end and a second end; a
first handle member disposed on said first end, said first handle
member being fabricated from synthetic strapping material; a first
passageway formed in said first handle member for receiving said
first end; a first compartment formed in said first handle member
for retaining said first end therein; said first passageway having
a first diameter and said first compartment having a second
diameter larger than said first diameter wherein said first
passageway and said first compartment are defined by stitches in
said first handle member; and a knot formed in said first end, said
knot being substantially enclosed in said first compartment and
having a third diameter larger than said first diameter thereby
preventing the end of the elastic member from being pulled through
the passageway.
2. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein said synthetic
strapping material is nylon strapping.
3. (canceled)
4. The exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising: a
second handle member disposed on said second end, said second
handle member being fabricated from synthetic strapping material;
being fabricated from synthetic strapping material; a second
passageway formed in said second handle member for receiving said
second end; a second compartment formed in said second handle
member for retaining said second end therein; said second
passageway having a fourth diameter and said first compartment
having a fifth diameter larger than said fourth diameter wherein
said second passageway and said second compartment are defined by
stitches in said second handle member: and a knot formed in said
second end, said knot being substantially enclosed in said second
compartment and having a sixth diameter larger than said fourth
diameter thereby preventing the end of the elastic member from
being pulled through the passageway.
5-7. (canceled)
8. An exercise device, comprising: an elongate elastic member; said
elongate elastic member having a first end and a second end; a
handle member, said handle member having a first end and a second
end and being fabricated from synthetic strapping material; a
passageway formed in each of said first end and said second end of
said handle member for receiving said first and second ends,
respectively, of said elongate elastic member; a first and second
compartments formed in said first and second ends respectively, of
said handle member for retaining said first and second ends of said
elongate elastic member therein; each of said passageways has a
first diameter and each of said compartments has a second diameter
larger than said first diameter wherein said passageways and said
compartments are defined by stitches in said handle member: and a
knot formed in each of said first and second ends, said knot being
substantially enclosed in said compartments and having a third
diameter larger than said first diameter thereby preventing the end
of the elastic member from being pulled through the passageway.
9. (canceled)
10. The exercise device according to claim 8, wherein said
synthetic strapping material is fabricated from nylon strapping and
including a foam rubber cushioning disposed therearound.
11. (canceled)
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention generally relates to exercise
equipment. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to an
elastic exercise tube that incorporates a unique handle
attachment.
[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art
[0004] The proliferation of exercise equipment has been an
astounding phenomenon in a nation whose populace appears to be
becoming significantly obese. Both print and electronic media
constantly extol the virtues of the latest piece of exercise
equipment. Recently, the elastic tube or band has been popularized
as a piece of exercise equipment that can be efficiently and
effectively employed in almost any environment especially the
environment of the home or office. The elastic tube also provides
the user with a wide range of exercise options and is portable. A
drawback of the elastic tube equipment, as currently described in
the related art, has been the arrangement of the handles.
Heretofore, the handles have been fabricated from materials that
excessively added to the bulk of the equipment and proved
cumbersome in portability and use. Pertinent examples of such
related art are cited and identified in the accompanying IDS.
However, none of the cited and identified related art, taken either
singly or in combination, is seen to disclose an exercise tube and
handle arrangement as will be subsequently described and claimed in
the instant invention. Thus, an elastic exercise tube and handle
solving the aforementioned problems are desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The exercise tube and handle of the instant invention
incorporates an elastic tube having a handle(s) fabricated from a
strong material such as nylon strapping. The handle is configured,
by stitching, to form a passageway and compartment for receiving an
end of the exercise tube. A knot is made in the end of the tube to
prevent the end from exiting the compartment and separating the
tube from the handle. Foam rubber padding can optionally be
provided over the handle to provide additional cushioning if
desired.
[0006] Accordingly, the invention presents an exercise device that
can be effectively utilized for many resistance-type exercises. The
device is portable and fabricated from a limited number of parts
thereby limiting manufacturing costs. The invention provides for
improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes
described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in
accomplishing their intended purposes.
[0007] A clear understanding of the present invention will become
readily apparent upon further review of the following specification
and drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a first
embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present
invention.
[0009] FIG. 2 is an environmental, perspective view of a second
embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the handle of the first
embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present
invention.
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the handle of the second
embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present
invention.
[0012] Similar reference characters denote corresponding features
consistently throughout the attached drawings.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Attention is first directed to FIGS. 1 and 3 wherein a first
embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and is indicated
generally at 10. The instant embodiment provides for a pair of
handles 12 that may be engaged by the feet or the hands (or one
hand and one foot) of the user to allow engagement in a variety of
resistance-type exercises. Handles 12 are attached at the ends of
elastic exercise tube 14. As best seen in FIG. 3, each handle
comprises a member fabricated from nylon strapping or similar
material. The member is folded over to create a loop and form a
compartment 12a for containing an end of elastic exercise tube 14.
A passageway 12b is provided in the folded handle member so that
the end of the elastic exercise tube can be inserted into
compartment 12a. Stitching 16 is employed to secure the ends of the
member and define compartment 12a and passageway 12b. After
insertion, a knot 14a (preferably a half hitch) is formed in the
end of elastic exercise tube. Passageway 12b is of a diameter that
is smaller than the diameter of knot 14a, thereby preventing the
end of the elastic exercise tube from being pulled through the
passageway. Stitching material 16 is strong enough to withstand the
rigors and tensions that will be produced during predicted exercise
routines.
[0014] FIGS. 2 and 4 are illustrative of a second embodiment of the
invention wherein the elastic exercise tube 14 is configured in a
continuous loop. A single handle 20 forms an attachment for the
ends of the tube to establish the continuous loop. Handle 20
comprises two strapping members 20a, 20b, stitched together to
define passageways 22 and compartments 24. As in the first
embodiment, knots 14a (only one is shown) are made in the ends of
tube 14 to retain the ends of the tube in the compartments. A foam
rubber member 26 (shown in phantom lines) may optionally be
positioned over the handle to provide additional cushioning. Member
26 may also be utilized with the first embodiment.
[0015] It is to be understood that the present invention is not
limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and
all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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