U.S. patent application number 13/468024 was filed with the patent office on 2013-11-14 for exercise equipment handle.
The applicant listed for this patent is Daniel Edward Cardin. Invention is credited to Daniel Edward Cardin.
Application Number | 20130303348 13/468024 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49549048 |
Filed Date | 2013-11-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130303348 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cardin; Daniel Edward |
November 14, 2013 |
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT HANDLE
Abstract
An exercise equipment handle permits a user to perform inverted
rows with a vertical bar positioned above the user, such as on the
barbell part of a Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the
barbell part and the user can be positioned underneath. The user
can grip the handles and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms
facing) grip. In some embodiments, the handles are close to provide
a narrow grip. The handles are typically turned out at an angle and
are suspended on a cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row
exercises safely, without the lower back strain usually associated
with rowing-type exercise.
Inventors: |
Cardin; Daniel Edward;
(Brasstown, NC) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Cardin; Daniel Edward |
Brasstown |
NC |
US |
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Family ID: |
49549048 |
Appl. No.: |
13/468024 |
Filed: |
May 9, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/139 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0628 20151001;
A63B 21/078 20130101; A63B 21/0724 20130101; A63B 21/4035
20151001 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/139 |
International
Class: |
A63B 26/00 20060101
A63B026/00 |
Claims
1. An exercise equipment handle comprising: a bar member; at least
one hook extending from a first side of the bar member; a first
handle suspended from a second, opposite side of the bar member on
a first end of the bar member; and a second handle suspended from
the second, opposite side of the bar member on a second end of the
bar member, wherein the first handle and the second handle are
disposed at an angle relative to an axis of the bar member.
2. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, wherein the at least
one hook includes a first hook and a second hook.
3. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, wherein the angle is
from about 10 to about 20 degrees.
4. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, wherein the angle is
about 15 degrees.
5. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, further comprising a
handle bracket interconnecting the handle with the bar member.
6. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, wherein the handles
are spaced apart about 10 inches.
7. The exercise equipment handle of claim 1, wherein the handles
are spaced apart between about 24 to 48 inches.
8. An exercise equipment handle comprising: a bar member; at least
a first hook and a second hook extending from a first side of the
bar member; a first handle suspended from a second, opposite side
of the bar member on a first end of the bar member; and a second
handle suspended from the second, opposite side of the bar member
on a second end of the bar member, wherein the first handle and the
second handle are disposed at an angle of about 10 to about 20
degrees, relative to an axis of the bar member.
9. The exercise equipment handle of claim 8, wherein the angle is
about 15 degrees and the handles are spaced apart a distance of
about 10 inches.
10. A method for exercising, comprising: attaching a bar member to
a fixed bar via one or more hooks that extend from a first side of
the bar member; laying supine under the fixed bar; grasping handles
located on each end of the bar member, the handles being angled
relative to an axis of the bar member; and pulling oneself up
toward the fixed bar.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to exercise equipment handle
and, more particularly, to an exercise equipment handle for doing
inverted rows in, for example, any Smith machine.
[0002] In the gym, a truism is quickly learned--all of the wide
grip chins and pull-downs in the world can't give someone a fully
developed, defined back. For that, a person must do your heavy
rows, especially close grip. However, the problem with those
exercises (heavy low pulley rows, T-bar rows and medium grip bent
over barbell rows) is that they put an enormous load on the lower
back.
[0003] As can be seen, there is a need for a device to permit a
person to perform rowing-type exercises while minimizing back
strain.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In one aspect of the present invention, a exercise equipment
handle comprises a bar member; at least one hook extending from a
first side of the bar member; a first handle suspended from a
second, opposite side of the bar member on a first end of the bar
member; and a second handle suspended from the second, opposite
side of the bar member on a second end of the bar member, wherein
the first handle and the second handle are disposed at an angle
relative to an axis of the bar member.
[0005] In another aspect of the present invention, a exercise
equipment handle comprises a bar member; at least a first hook and
a second hook extending from a first side of the bar member; a
first handle suspended from a second, opposite side of the bar
member on a first end of the bar member; and a second handle
suspended from the second, opposite side of the bar member on a
second end of the bar member, wherein the first handle and the
second handle are disposed at an angle of about 10 to about 20
degrees, relative to an axis of the bar member.
[0006] In a further aspect of the present invention, a method for
exercising comprises attaching a bar member to a fixed bar via one
or more hooks that extend from a first side of the bar member;
laying supine under the fixed bar; grasping handles located on each
end of the bar member, the handles being angled relative to an axis
of the bar member; and pulling oneself up toward the fixed bar.
[0007] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the
present invention will become better understood with reference to
the following drawings, description and claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a user performing exercises
using the exercise handle device according to an exemplary
embodiment of the present invention;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exercise handle device
of FIG. 1;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 of
FIG. 2;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an exercise handle device
according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
and
[0012] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the exercise handle device of
FIG. 4.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The following detailed description is of the best currently
contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the
invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense,
but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general
principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is
best defined by the appended claims.
[0014] Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides an
exercise equipment handle for doing inverted rows with a vertical
bar positioned above the user, such as on the barbell part of a
Smith machine. The handle can be hung from the barbell part and the
user can be positioned underneath. The user can grip the handles
and do inverted rows with a neutral (palms facing) grip. In some
embodiments, the handles are close to provide a narrow grip. The
handles are typically turned out at an angle and are suspended on a
cross-piece. The user is able to do inverted row exercises safely,
without the lower back strain usually associated with rowing-type
exercise.
[0015] Referring now to FIGS. 1 through 3, a user may position
themselves supine below a suspended barbell 22. Typically the
barbell 22 can be suspended at about an arm's length away from the
user. The exercise handle device (also referred to as the
"Backbull" device) can be hung on the barbell 22 and provide the
user with handles 12 to perform rowing-type exercise.
[0016] The Backbull device includes a bar member 10 having at least
one hook 16, typically a first and a second hook 16, extending from
one side of the bar member 10. The hooks 16 may, for example, be
hooks with threads 18 adapted to thread into the bar member 10 and
attached with a weld 20. In some embodiments, the hooks 16 may be
formed integrally with the bar member. The hooks may be designed to
allow the Backbull device to hand from the barbell 22 as shown in
FIG. 1.
[0017] At or near each end of the bar member 10, handle brackets 14
may extend in a direction generally opposite that of the hooks 16.
The handles 12 may be held in place by the handle brackets 14. The
handles 12 may be disposed at an angle relative to the bar member
10. This angle may be from about 5 to about 30 degrees, typically
from about 10 to about 20 degrees, and even more typically, about
15 degrees.
[0018] In an exemplary use of the Backbull device of the present
invention, a user may attach the hooks 16 to the barbell 22 with
the handles 12 angled outward (relative to the users feet), as
shown in FIG. 1. A user may hold the handles with a palm-facing
grip and pull themselves up in a rowing motion. This motion can
provide the user with an excellent and efficient inverted rowing
exercise without the back strain associated with conventional
rowing exercises.
[0019] The bar member 10 of the Backbull device may provide handles
that are spaced apart a distance shorter than the user's shoulder
width, typically from about 6 inches to about 24 inches apart,
typically about 10 inches apart.
[0020] Referring now to FIGS. 4 and 5, the bar member 10 may be
made longer to provide a different exercise effect. For example,
the bar member 10 may support the handles 12 spaced apart a
distance longer than the user's shoulder width, typically from
about 2 feet to about 4 feet apart.
[0021] It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing
relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that
modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
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