U.S. patent application number 11/535130 was filed with the patent office on 2008-03-27 for wearable elastic upper body strengthening exercise device..
Invention is credited to Collon Brown.
Application Number | 20080076645 11/535130 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39225740 |
Filed Date | 2008-03-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080076645 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Brown; Collon |
March 27, 2008 |
Wearable elastic upper body strengthening exercise device.
Abstract
The invention relates to a wearable elastic upper body
strengthening exercise device designed for use by a person who
wants to build upper body strength. The device consists of one
length of rubber tube or similar elastic material and a triangular
fixture that holds this tube in two loops designed to fit around
each shoulder. The tension of these shoulder loops can be adjusted
to fit any size body frame, and can be affixed to provide a range
of tension. The device allows the user a full range of motion while
the resistance encourages a strengthening of affected muscle
groups.
Inventors: |
Brown; Collon; (West
Vancouver, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Collon Brown
Unit #5, 7820 Harding Avenue
Miami Beach
FL
33141
US
|
Family ID: |
39225740 |
Appl. No.: |
11/535130 |
Filed: |
September 26, 2006 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/124 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/4007 20151001;
A63B 21/0552 20130101; A63B 21/4025 20151001; A63B 23/0233
20130101; A63B 21/0555 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/124 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/02 20060101
A63B021/02 |
Claims
1: A wearable elastic upper body strengthening apparatus,
comprising of: a) a single rubber or similar elastic tube covered
in a nylon braid b) a triangular fixture with six contoured holes,
that holds the tube in two shoulder loops for inserting the arms of
the user, c) the design and materials allow for a full range of
movement
2: A wearable elastic upper body strengthening apparatus wherein
the device affects the muscular structure of the user's upper body
by adding tension: a) wherein the body's muscles respond by
building strength to added tension b) wherein two wearable exercise
positions create a complete upper body strengthening system working
the chest, shoulders and back muscular structure of the body c)
wherein the design allows for an instant improvement in posture d)
wherein the design allows for long term improvement in posture with
regular use
3: A wearable elastic upper body strengthening apparatus which has
two exercise positions: a) Exercise Position One wherein the
apparatus can be worn on the chest to strengthen the muscular
structure of the back and shoulders b) Exercise Position Two
wherein the apparatus can be worn on the back to strengthen the
muscular structure of the chest and shoulders c) Exercise Position
One and Exercise Position Two create a complete upper body
strengthening system working the chest, shoulders and back muscular
structure of the body
Description
BACKGROUND--FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention generally relates to an upper body
strengthening apparatus and, more particularly, to an elastic
rubber tube with a triangular fixture, configured in a unique
design, which loops around the shoulders and can be worn against
the chest or the back, designed to strengthen a user's upper body
by maintaining a constant and continuous tension on those groups of
support muscles.
[0003] 2. Discussion of the Related Art
[0004] A strong upper body is the foundation to good health and
well-being. Good posture helps to maintain a healthy back, it holds
the body upright, improves balance and enables increased power of
arm and leg movements. This culminates in maintaining optimum
mobility and protection from the risk of over extending.
[0005] The benefits of elastic resistance have been proven to have
quick and effective results in building muscular strength. The
device outlined in Claim 1 is based on the fundamentals of elastic
resistance. In studies participants using elastic resistance
training, were able to increase their strength from ten to thirty
percent in a short term. Added benefits of this training are:
increased muscle mass, increased power, improved mobility, improved
balance, improved gait, and increased endurance.
[0006] Related art systems to improve posture generally are braces
and splints. This device is designed as a wearable body
strengthening and exercise device in direct opposition to current
posture type improvement apparatus which do not create strength,
but rather, become a crutch overtime, weakening the body.
[0007] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,067,484 by Miemstra-Paez
shows a related posture training device. In this device, there are
two straps adapted to loop around a shoulder of a user and a
centrally located rear pouch. The rear pouch is designed to hold
weights. This device is based on counter weight or traction and not
elastic resistance, and can only be worn on the back, limiting its
effectiveness.
[0008] By way of example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,991,611 by Rhee shows a
related art system. In this device a fabric strap pulls the
shoulders back thereby straightening a user's posture. This device
acts as a brace, and does not build strength or affect any of the
muscle structure positively.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The invention offers an improvement over the prior art by
first and foremost utilizing the effective science of elastic
resistance to build muscular strength. In addition, the design
features a complete upper body strengthening system by utilizing 2
exercise positions. (See FIG. 1 & FIG. 4)
[0010] An advantage of the present invention over the prior art is
that it provides continuous strength building as well as a range of
features and benefits to the user. Features include: lightweight,
washable, wearable over or under clothing, sitting, standing or
walking, easy to use, affordable, long lasting and durable.
Benefits include: instant improvement of posture, longterm posture
improvement, overall increased upper body strength, improvement of
breathing, less stress on lower back, better digestion, prevention
of physical repetitive stress and added confidence.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of the assembled apparatus
indicating its prescribed method of use in its first exercise
position, worn with the fixture on the chest positioned in the
centre of the chest and with the loops around the shoulders and the
bottom tube resting underneath the breasts.
[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates a back view of the assembled apparatus
indicating its prescribed method of use in its first exercise
position, worn with the fixture against the chest and with the
loops around the shoulders.
[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates a profile view of the assembled apparatus
indicating its prescribed method of use in its first exercise
position, worn with the fixture on the chest and with the loops
around the shoulders.
[0014] FIG. 3a illustrates a profile view of the assembled
apparatus indicating its prescribed method of use in its second
exercise position, worn with the fixture on the back or rear of the
body and with the loops around the shoulders.
[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear view of the assembled apparatus
indicating its prescribed method of use in its second exercise
position, worn with the fixture on the back, with the triangular
fixture positioned between the shoulder blades and with the loops
around the shoulders and the bottom tube resting underneath the
shoulder blades.
[0016] FIG. 4a illustrates a front view of second exercise position
with the shoulder loops wrapped around the front of the
shoulders
[0017] FIG. 5 illustrates a detailed view of the assembled
apparatus outlining the triangular fixture, its six contoured holes
with the tube affixed into the effective design.
[0018] FIG. 6 illustrates a view of the triangular fixture
(unassembled) outlining its six contour holes
[0019] FIG. 7 illustrates elastic rubber tubing covered with nylon
braid
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0020] As shown in the drawings the apparatus consists of two main
parts. The first (1) being one length of elastic rubber tube
covered in a nylon braid. The second (2) being a flexible plastic
or rubber triangular fixture which holds the tube into its
effective design.
[0021] The basic assembled apparatus is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5.
The tube is pulled through six contoured holes. 1 is pulled through
3 and 4 leaving equal lengths of the tube on either side, and then
continues through 5 to create the shoulder loop 9, then placed
under itself on the back side of 2 and pulled through 6. 1a (the
other end of 1) is pulled through 7 to create the second shoulder
loop 10 and then placed under itself on the back side of 2 and
pulled through 8.
[0022] As shown in FIG. 1 Exercise Position One is outlined wherein
the assembled apparatus is worn against the front of the body.
[0023] As shown in FIG. 2 Exercise Position One is outlined wherein
the assembled apparatus' shoulder loops 9 and 10 wrap around the
back of the shoulders.
[0024] As shown in FIG. 3 Exercise Position One Profile of the
Upper Body as the assembled apparatus would sit on the female
body.
[0025] As shown in FIG. 3a Exercise Position Two Profile of the
Upper Body as the assembled apparatus would sit on the female
body.
[0026] As shown in FIG. 4 Exercise Position Two is outlined wherein
the assembled apparatus is worn against the rear upper body.
[0027] As shown in FIG. 4a Exercise Position Two is outlined
wherein the assembled apparatus' shoulder loops 9 and 10 wrap
around the front of the shoulders.
[0028] As shown in FIG. 6 wherein the contoured holes of the
triangular fixture are outlined as 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
[0029] As shown in FIG. 7 wherein the details of the elastic rubber
tube 100 is covered with the nylon braid 200, creating the elastic
rubber tubing 1 and 1a.
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