U.S. patent application number 14/308494 was filed with the patent office on 2015-12-24 for hand-held centripetal exercise device..
The applicant listed for this patent is Andrew Richard Wiegardt. Invention is credited to Andrew Richard Wiegardt.
Application Number | 20150367161 14/308494 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54868729 |
Filed Date | 2015-12-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150367161 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Wiegardt; Andrew Richard |
December 24, 2015 |
Hand-held centripetal exercise device.
Abstract
A hand-held centripetal exercise device comprised of an outer
sphere (1) and inner ball (2). Holding the device in the palm of
the hand while swinging in a rotational motion creates a low-impact
centripetal resistance. Benefits may be achieved while standing or
ambulatory. Variations in diameter and weight of the sphere and
ball allow for adaption to the goals and abilities of the user.
Inventors: |
Wiegardt; Andrew Richard;
(Astoria, OR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Wiegardt; Andrew Richard |
Astoria |
OR |
US |
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Family ID: |
54868729 |
Appl. No.: |
14/308494 |
Filed: |
June 18, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/93 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/075 20130101;
A63B 43/04 20130101; A63B 21/0608 20130101; A63B 65/06
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/06 20060101
A63B021/06; A63B 22/00 20060101 A63B022/00; A63B 21/012 20060101
A63B021/012; A63B 21/00 20060101 A63B021/00; A63B 21/002 20060101
A63B021/002 |
Claims
1. A hand-held device for exercise comprising: a) A spherical shell
of predetermined diameter. Said shell sized to fit the palm of the
hand. b) A ball of predetermined mass enclosed within said shell.
Whereby when said shell enclosing said ball is held in the hand and
swung in a rotational motion, resistive forces are transmitted to
the users' muscular/skeletal system thereby engaging the user in a
low-impact exercise.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates in general to hand-held exercise
devices and more specifically to such devices intended to be swung
in a rotational manor. The process of swinging this device produces
resistance in the form of kinetic reaction to inertia, gravity, and
centripetal force. The invention acts as a hand-held exercise
device employing centripetal resistance for use in conjunction with
overall physical fitness, muscular strengthening and conditioning,
joint flexibility, coordinated movement, and physical
rehabilitation.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0002] The benefits of exercise are well known for an individual's
health and well being. While there are many opportunities to
exercise there exists a need to exercise without cumbersome or
complex equipment. Over the years many hand-held devices have been
developed to aid in the quest to achieve strength, flexibility, and
endurance. Most such devices are prohibitively complicated for wide
spread adoption as these patents illustrate.
[0003] Shahinian U.S. Pat. No. 5,904,640 discloses a extended
centripetal rotator exercise device with a elongated tubular member
such that when the device is grasped at each end and moved toward
and away the end members move circularly relative to the tube.
[0004] Dantolan U.S. Pat. No. 6,228,002 discloses a hollow metal
tube with a hand grip on its upper end and a rotatable weight on
its lower end. When holding the hand grip and moving the rotatable
weight, one can exercise various portions of the body.
[0005] Petrosky U.S. Pat. No. 4,982,950 discloses a device
providing two tubular structures and a solid cylindrical bar
through a shorter tubular structure which is secured to a
perpendicular longer tubular structure. The exerciser is
manipulated through a repetitive hand, wrist or arm motion while
holding the shorter tubular section.
[0006] See also
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 7,828,703 B1 Portable exercise device.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 0,096,200 A1 Device and method for exercising
a body part of a person.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 8,047,975 B1 Dumbbell assembly with rotatable
weight members.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 5,871,423 A Gyroscopic weight training
devices.
[0011] Additionally there are many hand-held devices intended for
use while the body is in ambulatory. Here again, these devices are
either overly complicated, and/or do little to enhance the basic
exercise.
[0012] For example: Byrd U.S. Pat. No. 4,610,447 discloses an
enlarged, hollow, spherically shaped body having diametrically
opposed apertures which permit access to the interior of the body
for the storage of items useful to the jogger.
[0013] Heck U.S. Pat. No. 5,407,401 entitled Hand-held Aid for
Human Locomotion, wherein is described a lightweight, rigid,
non-compressible device which is held in the hand and which aids in
locomotion.
[0014] WO 1 992004954 A1 discloses a ambulatory exercise device
which comprises a flexible elongated rod, selectively weighted,
such that the rod is capable of sustaining controlled, rhythmical
and periodic oscillation corresponding roughly to the natural
movements of an exercisers arm.
[0015] See also
[0016] U.S. Pat. No. 4,218,057 Arm exerciser for runners.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0017] Objects
[0018] The object of this invention is to provide a safe, simple,
and fun apparatus for upper body exercise. When swinging the device
in a rotational arc the resultant centripetal force is transmitted
as physical resistance upon the users' neuromusculoskeletal system.
This resistance produces a safe and effective low-impact form of
exercise. Benefits of swinging the device include strengthening,
toning, and increasing muscle and joint flexibility in the upper
body. Benefits may be achieved while standing, walking, or
jogging.
[0019] Advantages
[0020] 1) The devices simplistic design and function lends itself
to users seeking a new or renewed interest in exercise.
[0021] 2) Its design allows for the manipulation of a natural
phenomenon (centripetal force) to be utilized in a daily fitness
regimen. Use of the device produces a physical engagement, variety,
and enjoyment not found when performing the same motions without
the device.
[0022] 3) When the device is used while the body is in forward
motion, there is an increase in coordination between the movements
of the upper and lower body and a strengthening and toning of the
user's core muscle groups.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] FIG. 1 showing the outer dimension of a sphere or shell 1
with a wall having a thickness. Showing a ball 2 such that its'
circumference is a solid body.
[0024] FIG. 2 showing a ball encased within a sphere or shell.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] A hand-held centripetal exercise device comprising two parts
1, 2 FIG. 1. A inner ball 2, is encased by a outer sphere 1 as
shown in FIG. 2. The outer shell is typically constructed by
attaching two hemispheres. Typically the outer shell 1 is of a
diameter which provides a optimal fit in the palm of the hand.
Typically the inner ball 2 is singular, solid, and with a mass to
match the requirements of the user.
[0026] Hemispheres, when used, may be permanently attached, i.e.
welding, or they may be attached such that separating allows for
the inner ball to be exchanged. Changing the inner ball allows the
user to change weight therefore varying the consequent effects.
DETAILED OPERATION OF THE INVENTION
[0027] When swung in a rotational motion a centripetal force is
created producing a low-impact resistance exercise. The user can
vary the size and direction of the rotations to target desired
muscle groups. Exchanging the inner ball allows the user to vary
the weight and therefore the level of resistance.
[0028] When used while the body is ambulatory. The device acts to
engage the shoulders, torso, and hips, enhancing the effects of the
body's drive through space.
[0029] Being simple in materials and construction, the device has a
utility that is unique and not found in any other hand-held
exercise devices. That it is used in a rotational motion produces a
safe, effective and low-impact form of exercise. That it promotes a
coordination of movement between body parts enhances the users'
engagement and level of enjoyment.
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