U.S. patent application number 14/282928 was filed with the patent office on 2014-09-11 for weight training device and method of use.
This patent application is currently assigned to ROGUE WAVE INDUSTRIES, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is ROGUE WAVE INDUSTRIES, LLC. Invention is credited to Corey D. Jones, Marshall T. Long.
Application Number | 20140256515 14/282928 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47090614 |
Filed Date | 2014-09-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140256515 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jones; Corey D. ; et
al. |
September 11, 2014 |
WEIGHT TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
Abstract
A weight training device comprising a hollow tubular body. A
plurality of handle wells disposed in the hollow tubular body. A
plurality of handles disposed in the handle wells, wherein the
plurality of handles comprise axially-oriented handles and
circumferentially-oriented handles, and wherein the
axially-oriented handles are diametrically opposed to the
circumferentially-oriented handles. A fill cap well disposed in the
hollow tubular body. A fill cap disposed in the fill cap well and
removably attached to the hollow tubular body, wherein the fill cap
is threaded and is attached to a threaded extrusion of the hollow
tubular body. A plurality of baffles disposed within the hollow
tubular body, wherein the hollow tubular body is configured to be
used partially filled with a fill material so as to create a
randomly variable weight distribution. Two diametrically-opposed
end caps are attached to the axial ends of the hollow tubular
body.
Inventors: |
Jones; Corey D.; (Lavon,
TX) ; Long; Marshall T.; (Farmersville, TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
ROGUE WAVE INDUSTRIES, LLC |
Lavon |
TX |
US |
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Assignee: |
ROGUE WAVE INDUSTRIES, LLC
Lavon
TX
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Family ID: |
47090614 |
Appl. No.: |
14/282928 |
Filed: |
May 20, 2014 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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13098737 |
May 2, 2011 |
8727951 |
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14282928 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/93 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/075 20130101;
A63B 21/0602 20130101; A63B 21/0603 20130101; A63B 21/4035
20151001; A63B 21/0724 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/93 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/075 20060101
A63B021/075 |
Claims
1-19. (canceled)
20. A weight training device comprising: a hollow tubular body
comprising a plurality of identical baffles and a plurality of
non-identical baffles; a plurality of first handles disposed in
first handle wells, the plurality of first handles extending in an
axial direction; and a plurality of second handles disposed in
second handles wells that are opposite and isolated from the first
handle wells, the plurality of second handles extending in a
circumferential direction.
21. The weight training device of claim 20 further comprising a
fill cap that is threaded and is attached to a threaded extrusion
of the hollow tubular body.
22. The weight training device of claim 20 further comprising a
fill cap that is threaded and is attached to a threaded attachment
embedded in the hollow tubular body.
23. The weight training device of claim 20 wherein the plurality of
non-identical baffles are disposed within the plurality of
identical baffles.
24. The weight training device of claim 20 wherein the hollow
tubular body is configured to be used partially filled with a fill
material so as to create a randomly variable weight
distribution.
25. A weight training device comprising: a hollow tubular body; a
plurality of non-identical baffles disposed within the hollow
tubular body; a plurality of diametrically-opposed handle wells
disposed in the hollow tubular body; and a plurality of handles
disposed in the handle wells.
26. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein the plurality of
handles comprise handles extending in an axial direction.
27. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein the plurality of
handles comprise handles extending in a circumferential
direction.
28. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein a fill cap is
threaded and is attached to a threaded extrusion of the hollow
tubular body.
29. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein a fill cap is
threaded and is attached to a threaded attachment embedded in the
hollow tubular body.
30. The weight training device of claim 25 further comprising two
diametrically-opposed end caps attached to the axial ends of the
hollow tubular body.
31. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein the plurality of
handles comprise axially-oriented handles and
circumferentially-oriented handles, and wherein the
axially-oriented handles are diametrically opposed to the
circumferentially-oriented handles.
32. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein the hollow
tubular body is configured to be used partially filled with a fill
material so as to create a randomly variable weight
distribution.
33. The weight training device of claim 25 wherein the plurality of
non-identical baffles comprises circular baffles having a diameter
equal to an inner diameter of the hollow tubular body with an
opening adjacent to the hollow tubular body and circular baffles
having the diameter equal to the inner diameter of the hollow
tubular body and having an opening disposed at locations away from
the hollow tubular body.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention pertains to the field of weight
training, and more specifically to a weight training device and
method of use.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Weight training devices are known in the art. Most weight
training devices exercise a small number of muscle groups, because
of the way that they are designed and constructed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In accordance with the present invention, a weight training
device and method of use are provided that exercise a large number
of muscle groups by using a device with a varying mass
distribution, where the speed of variation is controlled to prevent
injury.
[0004] In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
invention, a weight training device comprising a hollow tubular
body is provided. A plurality of handle wells are disposed in the
hollow tubular body, and a plurality of handles are disposed in the
handle wells, wherein the plurality of handles comprise
axially-oriented handles and circumferentially-oriented handles,
and wherein the axially-oriented handles are diametrically opposed
to the circumferentially-oriented handles. A fill cap well is
disposed in the hollow tubular body, with a fill cap in the fill
cap well and removably attached to the hollow tubular body. The
fill cap is threaded and can be attached to a threaded extrusion of
the hollow tubular body. A plurality of baffles are disposed within
the hollow tubular body, wherein the hollow tubular body is
configured to be used partially filled with a fill material so as
,to create a randomly variable weight distribution. Two
diametrically-opposed end caps are attached to the axial ends of
the hollow tubular body.
[0005] Those skilled in the art will further appreciate the
advantages and superior features of the invention together with
other important aspects thereof on reading the detailed description
that follows in conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a side view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0008] FIG. 3 is a side view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0009] FIG. 4 is a side view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0010] FIG. 5 is a side view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure;
[0011] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a weight training device in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;
and
[0012] FIG. 7 is a diagram of baffles in accordance with exemplary
embodiments of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] In the description that follows, like parts are marked
throughout the specification and drawings with the same reference
numerals. The drawing figures might not be to scale and certain
components can be shown in generalized or schematic form and
identified by commercial designations in the interest of clarity
and conciseness.
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a weight training device 100
in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. Weight training device 100 provides a variable mass
distribution that trains a large number of different muscles, while
being sufficiently controlled to prevent injury.
[0015] Weight training device 100 includes outer housing 102, which
can be made from molded or extruded plastic or other suitable
materials. Outer housing 102 contains a number of interior baffles,
and can be filled with water or other suitable materials through
fill cap 108 and fill cap well 112. Fill cap 108 can be connected
to a threaded penetration in outer housing 102, or other suitable
mechanisms can be used to provide a secure and watertight seal
between fill cap 108 and outer housing 102, such as by embedding a
threaded sealing device within outer housing 102 to form the
penetration during the molding process. Fill cap 108 fits within
fill cap well 112, which protects fill cap 108 from inadvertent
removal (which can result in a spill of the fill material) or
damage during use. In one exemplary embodiment, fill cap 108 can be
moved to the side within fill cap well 112 during filling or
emptying of weight training device 100, and can be restrained from
removal by fill cap well 112 (such as by sizing the opening to fill
cap well 112 to be smaller than fill cap 108 or using other
suitable restraining devices), so as to protect fill cap 108 from
inadvertent loss.
[0016] The distribution of the interior baffles allows the fill
material to redistribute itself at a speed "FS," where the speed FS
is a function of the flow properties of the fill material (e.g.
viscosity, density) and the baffle configuration. Different
interior baffle designs can be used to provide different speeds FS,
such as ranging from a relative speed of 1.0 (equivalent to no
baffles) to a relative speed of 0.0 (such as when the weight
training device is completely filled with fill material).
[0017] Weight training device 100 includes wells 104 and
circumferential handles 106, which can be molded or extruded during
the formation of outer housing 102, or otherwise manufactured.
Circumferential handles 106 allow a user to lift weight training
device 100 using both hands oriented facing towards or away from
each other, or facing in the same axial direction. A user can also
use a single hand to lift weight training device 100 using
circumferential handles 106, such as to lift weight training device
100 upwards in an axial direction.
[0018] End cap 110 of weight training device 100 can be molded or
extruded during the formation of outer housing 102, or otherwise
manufactured. In one exemplary embodiment, end cap 110 can be glued
or welded onto outer housing 102 after interior baffles have been
installed. End cap 110 is configured to withstand hydraulic forces
from the fill material within outer housing 102 as well as external
forces that may be encountered during use, such as if a user drops
weight training device 100 on end cap 110 from a maximum expected
height, such as eight feet.
[0019] In operation, weight training device 100 can be manufactured
using plastic, rubber or other durable synthetic materials by
molding, extrusion, or in other suitable manners. Weight training
device 100 can then be shipped and stored without fill material,
such that weight training device 100 is significantly lighter
during shipping and storage than it will be in use. For use, weight
training device 100 can be filled with water, sand or other
suitable materials, such that a user can control both the weight of
weight training device 100 as well as the dynamic weight
distribution properties of weight training device. In one exemplary
embodiment, when weight training device is completely filled, then
the weight of weight training device 100 will be at a maximum, but
the dynamic weight distribution properties will be at a minimum, or
essentially zero. In another exemplary embodiment, weight training
device 100 can be partially filled with water, which will decrease
the weight of weight training device 100 from a maximum amount but
which will increase the dynamic weight distribution properties, so
that when a user is exercising with weight training device 100, the
fill material inside of weight training device 100 can redistribute
in a quasi-random manner, based on the orientation of the interior
baffles, the orientation of weight training device 100, and other
variables. In this manner, the dynamically-varying weight
distribution will cause different muscle groups to be exercised,
which is beneficial.
[0020] FIG. 2 is a side view 200 of weight training device 100 in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Side view 200 shows circumferential handles 106 and axial handles
202 in wells 204 of weight training device 100, which can be molded
or extruded during the formation of outer housing 102, or otherwise
manufactured. Axial handles 202 allow a user to lift weight
training device 100 using both hands oriented facing in the same
radial direction, and provide additional flexibility in weight
training use.
[0021] FIG. 3 is a side view 300 of weight training device 100 in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Side view 300 shows circumferential handles 106 and axial handles
202 in wells 204 of weight training device 100, as well as fill cap
108.
[0022] FIG. 4 is a side view 400 of weight training device 100 in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Side view 400 shows axial handles 202 in wells 204 of weight
training device 100.
[0023] FIG. 5 is a side view 500 of weight training device 100 in
accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
Side view 400 shows circumferential handles 106 in wells 104 of
weight training device 100, and part of fill cap well 112.
[0024] FIG. 6 is a perspective view 600 of weight training device
100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure. Perspective view 600 shows axial handles 202 in wells
204, fill cap 108 and fill cap well 112 of weight training device
100.
[0025] FIG. 7 is a diagram of baffles 700 in accordance with
exemplary embodiments of the present invention. Baffles 700 include
regular baffle 702 and irregular baffle 704. Regular baffle 702
includes regularly sized and spaced baffle structures that are
identical, so as to create a relatively constant mass distribution
effect when a fill material flows through the baffle structure or
is otherwise redistributed. Irregular baffle 704 includes randomly
sized and spaced baffle structures that are non-uniform, so as to
create a relatively variable mass distribution effect when a fill
material flows through the baffle structure or is otherwise
redistributed. In general, more muscle groups will be exercised by
irregular baffle 704 than regular baffle 702, but irregular baffle
704 may be more difficult to control, due to the random
configuration of irregular baffle 704. The baffle structures 702
and 704 can be made from molded plastics, extruded plastics,
polymers, or other suitable materials, and can be molded with or
inserted into a weight training device 100 after it is fabricated
or during fabrication, or in other suitable manners.
[0026] Although exemplary embodiments of a system and method of the
present invention have been described in detail herein, those
skilled in the art will also recognize that various substitutions
and modifications can be made to the systems and methods without
departing from the scope and spirit of the appended claims.
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