U.S. patent application number 14/659908 was filed with the patent office on 2015-11-26 for elastic exercise apparatus.
The applicant listed for this patent is Eugene Park. Invention is credited to Eugene Park.
Application Number | 20150335937 14/659908 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54555317 |
Filed Date | 2015-11-26 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150335937 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Park; Eugene |
November 26, 2015 |
ELASTIC EXERCISE APPARATUS
Abstract
The elastic exercise apparatus includes a flexible and
stretchable resistance band, and a flexible and stretchable sleeve
that is supported about the flexible and stretchable resistance
band. The flexible and stretchable resistance band and the flexible
and stretchable sleeve are both formed in a continuous closed loop.
The apparatus is constructed and arranged for stretching by a user
between limbs of the user such as in a criss-cross pattern between
the legs and arms. A fastener may be disposed between the
respective flexible and stretchable resistance band and the
flexible and stretchable sleeve so that the flexible and
stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable sleeve
are maintained in the same relative position therebetween.
Inventors: |
Park; Eugene; (West Warwick,
RI) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Type |
Park; Eugene |
West Warwick |
RI |
US |
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Family ID: |
54555317 |
Appl. No.: |
14/659908 |
Filed: |
March 17, 2015 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61997077 |
May 21, 2014 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/121 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0555 20130101;
A63B 21/4023 20151001; A63B 21/4043 20151001; A63B 23/1281
20130101; A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/00185 20130101; A63B
71/0054 20130101; A63B 21/0552 20130101; A63B 21/0004 20130101;
A63B 2071/026 20130101; A63B 21/00061 20130101; A63B 21/1609
20151001; A63B 23/03583 20130101; A63B 23/0355 20130101; A63B
21/00043 20130101; A63B 2071/009 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/055 20060101
A63B021/055; A63B 21/00 20060101 A63B021/00 |
Claims
1. An elastic exercise apparatus comprising, a flexible and
stretchable resistance band, and a flexible and stretchable sleeve
that is supported about the flexible and stretchable resistance
band.
2. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 1 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable
sleeve are both formed in a continuous closed loop.
3. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed of a stretchable
plastic material.
4. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 3 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed of a latex
material.
5. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 4 wherein the flexible
and stretchable sleeve is constructed of a stretchable fabric
material.
6. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 5 wherein the flexible
and stretchable sleeve is constructed and arranged in an accordion
pleat.
7. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 6 wherein the apparatus
is constructed and arranged for stretching by a user between limbs
of the user.
8. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 7 wherein the apparatus
is disposed relative to the user between the two legs and two arms
of the user and criss-crossed between the legs and arms.
9. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 2 including a fastener
between the respective flexible and stretchable resistance band and
the flexible and stretchable sleeve so that the flexible and
stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable sleeve
are maintained in the same relative position therebetween.
10. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 9 wherein the fastener
comprises a stitching.
11. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 10 wherein the fastener
comprises multiple stitches spacedly disposed around the continuous
closed loop.
12. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 2 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed as a solid
member.
13. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 12 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed with a rectangular
cross-section.
14. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 13 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed with top and bottom
surfaces that are equal to or wider than opposed side surfaces
thereof, the top surface being engageable by the foot of the user
through the flexible and stretchable sleeve.
15. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 12 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed with top and bottom
planar surfaces, the top surface being engageable by the foot of
the user through the flexible and stretchable sleeve.
16. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 12 wherein the flexible
and stretchable sleeve is formed in a circular pattern about the
flexible and stretchable resistance band is constructed with top
and bottom planar surfaces, the top surface being engageable by the
foot of the user through the flexible and stretchable sleeve.
17. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 16 wherein the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed of a stretchable
plastic material, and wherein the flexible and stretchable
resistance band is constructed of a latex material.
18. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 17 wherein the flexible
and stretchable sleeve is constructed and arranged in an accordion
pleat, wherein the apparatus is constructed and arranged for
stretching by a user between limbs of the user, and wherein the
apparatus is disposed relative to the user between the two legs and
two arms of the user and criss-crossed between the legs and
arms.
19. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 17 including a fastener
between the respective flexible and stretchable resistance band and
the flexible and stretchable sleeve so that the flexible and
stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable sleeve
are maintained in the same relative position therebetween.
20. The elastic exercise apparatus of claim 19 wherein the fastener
comprises multiple stitches spacedly disposed around the continuous
closed loop.
Description
RELATED CASE
[0001] Priority for this application is hereby claimed under 35
U.S.C. .sctn.119(e) to commonly owned and co-pending U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 61/997,077 which was filed on
May 21, 2014 and which is incorporated by reference herein in its
entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates in general to an improved
elastic exercise apparatus that includes a safety sleeve cover for
an elastic band.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] One form of exercise apparatus is a continuous loop of
rubber or a synthetic rubber. Such a device may be provided in
different diameters for providing different levels of resistance.
These bands are used for fitness purposes. They may be used for
both upper and lower body training for a variety of strength,
flexibility and rehabilitation exercises. However, these rubber
band devices are not safe when used alone as they may break in use
due to, for example, over stretching of the band. Accordingly, it
is an object of the present invention to provide an improved
elastic exercise apparatus and in particular one in which there is
provided, over the rubber band construction a protective sleeve.
Because some individuals may be allergic to latex, the flexible and
stretchable sleeve also functions as a protective cover over the
inner latex band. This arrangement prevents the user from having
any direct contact with the latex band.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] To accomplish the foregoing and other objects, features and
advantages of the present invention there is provided an elastic
exercise apparatus comprising, a flexible and stretchable
resistance band, and a flexible and stretchable sleeve that is
supported about the flexible and stretchable resistance band. In
accordance with other aspects of the present invention the flexible
and stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable
sleeve are both formed in a continuous closed loop; the flexible
and stretchable resistance band is constructed of a stretchable
plastic material; the flexible and stretchable resistance band is
constructed of a latex material; the flexible and stretchable
sleeve is constructed of a stretchable fabric material; the
flexible and stretchable sleeve is constructed and arranged in an
accordion pleat; the apparatus is constructed and arranged for
stretching by a user between limbs of the user; the apparatus is
disposed relative to the user between the two legs and two arms of
the user and criss-crossed between the legs and arms; further
including a fastener between the respective flexible and
stretchable resistance band and the flexible and stretchable sleeve
so that the flexible and stretchable resistance band and the
flexible and stretchable sleeve are maintained in the same relative
position therebetween; the fastener comprises a stitching; the
fastener comprises multiple stitches spacedly disposed around the
continuous closed loop; the flexible and stretchable resistance
band is constructed as a solid member; the flexible and stretchable
resistance band is constructed with a rectangular cross-section;
the flexible and stretchable resistance band is constructed with
top and bottom surfaces that are wider than opposed side surfaces
thereof, the top surface being engageable by the foot of the user
through the flexible and stretchable sleeve; the flexible and
stretchable resistance band is constructed with top and bottom
planar surfaces, the top surface being engageable by the foot of
the user through the flexible and stretchable sleeve; and the
flexible and stretchable sleeve is formed in a circular pattern
about the flexible and stretchable resistance band is constructed
with top and bottom planar surfaces, the top surface being
engageable by the foot of the user through the flexible and
stretchable sleeve.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] It should be understood that the drawings are provided for
the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to define the
limits of the disclosure. The foregoing and other objects and
advantages of the embodiments described herein will become apparent
with reference to the following detailed description when taken in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates the use of the elastic exercise apparatus
of the present invention;
[0007] FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view through the elastic
exercise apparatus as taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1; and
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates the completed elastic exercise apparatus
of the present invention in a continuous closed loop.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0009] Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, there is illustrated an elastic
exercise apparatus that is comprised of a flexible and stretchable
resistance band B, and a flexible and stretchable sleeve S. The
band B may be constructed of a flexible plastic material such as
being constructed of latex. The particular form of the band is
important and is illustrated in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2
as having a substantially rectangular cross-section with a width W
and thickness T.
[0010] The flexible and stretchable sleeve S may be constructed of
a stretchable fabric or, as illustrated in FIG. 3, may be
constructed with a pleated configuration to enable the sleeve to
stretch longitudinally. Both the resistance band B and the sleeve S
are formed in a continuous closed loop as illustrated in FIG. 3.
This closed loop may be formed by securing together opposite ends
of the respective resistance band and sleeve.
[0011] In the preferred form of the band illustrated in FIG. 2, the
dimensions W and T may be provided in several different dimensions
so as to provide different degrees of resistance. Because this
apparatus may be used for contact by the shoes or sneakers, as
illustrated in FIG. 1, it is preferred that the band B be
constructed with top and bottom surfaces that are wider than
opposed side surfaces thereof. In that way the top surface is
engageable by the foot of the user over the flexible and
stretchable sleeve. Refer to FIG. 1.
[0012] The flexible and stretchable sleeve is preferably
constructed of a fabric material with pleating. This fabric
material is also formed in a continuous closed loop and may include
one or two side stitchings in order to form the fabric sleeve. This
sleeve provides protection for the device in the event that the
inner band breaks. Also, the flexible and stretchable sleeve being
constructed of a fabric material, is preferably not a latex
product. Because some individuals may be allergic to latex, the
flexible and stretchable sleeve S also functions as a protective
cover over the inner latex band. This arrangement prevents the user
from having any direct contact with the latex band.
[0013] In the illustrated embodiment in the cross-sectional view of
FIG. 2 the dimensions W and T may vary depending upon the desired
level of resistance. For example, the band B may be anywhere from
1/4 to 1/2 inches wide (W) and 1/8 to 1 inch thick (T).
[0014] In accordance with the present invention there may also
preferably be provided some type of securing element between the
flexible and stretchable resistance band and the flexible and
stretchable sleeve. This may be in the form of a stitching X
schematically illustrated in FIG. 2. Refer also to FIG. 3 wherein
stitching may be provided at X at particular locations along the
continuous loop. This fastening arrangement between the resistance
band and sleeve will maintain the resistance band and sleeve in the
same relative position therebetween. In an alternate embodiment of
the present invention, the illustrated stitching may be eliminated.
In place of a stitching, some type of a glue or adhesive may be
used at continuous or spaced locations between the resistance band
and stretchable sleeve.
[0015] Because some individuals may be allergic to latex, the
flexible and stretchable sleeve S also functions as a protective
cover over the inner latex band B. This arrangement prevents the
user from having any direct contact with the latex band B. The
elastic exercise band can be engaged with any part of the body or
attached to a machine or anchored to an object. For some exercises
such as Pilates, the band may be used or engaged with the limbs of
the user and perhaps also attached to an exercise chair or
machine.
[0016] Having now described a limited number of embodiments of the
present invention, it should now be apparent to those skilled in
the art that numerous other embodiments and modifications thereof
are contemplated as falling within the scope of the present
invention, as defined by the appended claims.
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