U.S. patent application number 15/638620 was filed with the patent office on 2018-01-04 for bow shaped exercise bar.
The applicant listed for this patent is Christopher Edward Caouette. Invention is credited to Christopher Edward Caouette.
Application Number | 20180001127 15/638620 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 60806328 |
Filed Date | 2018-01-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180001127 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Caouette; Christopher
Edward |
January 4, 2018 |
BOW SHAPED EXERCISE BAR
Abstract
An exercise device. The exercise device includes an elongated
rod having a bow shape with a first end opposite a second end. A
first fork extends from the first end of the elongated rod and a
second fork extends from the second end of the elongated rod. The
first and second fork each include a plurality of fingers forming
at least one gap therebetween.
Inventors: |
Caouette; Christopher Edward;
(Portsmouth, RI) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Caouette; Christopher Edward |
Portsmouth |
RI |
US |
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Family ID: |
60806328 |
Appl. No.: |
15/638620 |
Filed: |
June 30, 2017 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62356841 |
Jun 30, 2016 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/0724 20130101;
A63B 21/00185 20130101; A63B 21/00061 20130101; A63B 21/0557
20130101; A63B 21/00043 20130101; A63B 21/00069 20130101; A63B
21/0722 20151001; A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/00065 20130101;
A63B 21/075 20130101; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 23/03525
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/00 20060101
A63B021/00; A63B 21/072 20060101 A63B021/072; A63B 21/075 20060101
A63B021/075 |
Claims
1. An exercise device comprising: an elongated rod comprising a bow
shape and having a first end opposite a second end; a first fork
extending from the first end of the elongated rod; and a second
fork extending from the second end of the elongated rod, wherein
the first and second fork each comprise a plurality of fingers
forming at least one gap therebetween.
2. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of fingers
of the first and second fork curve away from one another.
3. The exercise device of claim 2, wherein the plurality of fingers
of the first and second fork each form a U-shape.
4. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of fingers
of the first and second fork each comprise three fingers and two
gaps.
5. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the elongated rod
comprises a substantially straight mid portion a first curve at the
first end and a second curve at the second end forming the bow
shape.
6. The exercise device of claim 5, further comprising a first hinge
connecting the first end to the mid portion and a second hinge
connecting the second end to the mid portion.
7. The exercise device of claim 5, wherein the first end and the
second end are releasably attached to the mid portion.
8. The exercise device of claim 7, wherein the first end and the
second end are releasably attached to the mid portion by threaded
connectors.
9. An exercise device comprising: an elongated rod comprising a
substantially straight mid portion a first curve at a first end and
a second curve at a second end forming a bow shape; a first fork
extending from the first end of the elongated rod; and a second
fork extending from the second end of the elongated rod, wherein
the first and second fork each comprise a plurality of fingers
forming at least one gap therebetween, and the plurality of fingers
of the first and second fork curve away from one another each
forming a U-shape.
10. The exercise device of claim 9, further comprising a resistance
band comprising a first end disposed within the gap of the first
fork and a second end disposed within the gap of the second fork.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S.
provisional application No. 62/356,841, filed Jun. 30, 2016, the
contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to an exercise device and,
more particularly, to a bow shaped exercise bar that secures
resistance bands.
[0003] In the past, exercise devices have been proposed which
utilize spring like elements which provide resistance against
movement by a user. However, these prior art devices suffered from
a number of deficiencies. Most noticeably, prior art devices
exhibited an extremely limited application to the movements of a
user, thereby severely limiting the muscle groups and other tissue
which were affected by the exercise movements. Also, prior art
devices which provided a larger selection of exercise movements at
the same time exhibited bulky, non-portable structures.
[0004] As can be seen, there is a need for an improved exercise
device that produces diverse application to the movement of the
user.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In one aspect of the present invention, an exercise device
comprises: an elongated rod comprising a bow shape and having a
first end opposite a second end; a first fork extending from the
first end of the elongated rod; and a second fork extending from
the second end of the elongated rod, wherein the first and second
fork each comprise a plurality of fingers forming at least one gap
therebetween.
[0006] In another aspect of the present invention, an exercise
device comprises: an elongated rod comprising a substantially
straight mid portion a first curve at a first end and a second
curve at a second end forming a bow shape; a first fork extending
from the first end of the elongated rod; and a second fork
extending from the second end of the elongated rod, wherein the
first and second fork each comprise a plurality of fingers forming
at least one gap therebetween, and the plurality of fingers of the
first and second fork curve away from one another each forming a
U-shape.
[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 an embodiment of the present
invention shown in use;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present
invention shown in use;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present
invention;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present
invention illustrating an attachment of a resistance band;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention illustrating an attachment of a resistance
band;
[0015] FIG. 8 is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0016] FIG. 9 is a detail perspective view of an embodiment of the
present invention;
[0017] FIG. 10 is a detail exploded view of an embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0018] FIG. 11 is a detail exploded view of an embodiment of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] 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.
[0020] The present invention includes exercise equipment utilizing
a bow shaped design, flex claw, and resistance bands/tubes. The
present invention allows a user to perform many workouts with the
benefits of using resistance bands/tubes. The design of the flex
claw or fork that holds the resistance bands/tubes is unique and
offers for a quick but sturdy adjustment of tension.
[0021] The design of the bow of the present invention incorporates
an exercise type bar and resistance bands that allows for a mobile,
adjustable, and effective full body workout. The present invention
creates a variable resistance no matter what direction, constant
tension, and helps the strength curve of a user's muscles, i.e. the
tension increases as the user contracts the muscle.
[0022] Referring to FIGS. 1 through 7, the present invention
includes an exercise device. The exercise device includes an
elongated rod 10 having a bow shape with a first end opposite a
second end. A first fork 12 extends from the first end of the
elongated rod 10 and a second fork 12 extends from the second end
of the elongated rod 10. The first and second fork 12 each include
a plurality of fingers 14 forming at least one gap 16
therebetween.
[0023] The first and second fork 12 may be coupled to the first and
second ends of the elongated bar 10 respectively. In certain
embodiments, the plurality of fingers 14 of each of the first and
second fork 12 curve away from one another. The curve of plurality
of fingers 14 of the first and second fork 12 may form a U-shape.
As illustrated in the Figures, the plurality of fingers 14 of the
first and second fork 12 may each include three fingers 14 and two
gaps 16. However, the present invention may include as little as
two fingers 14 with one gap 16 or more than three fingers 14 with
more than two gaps 16.
[0024] The elongated rod 10 may be formed of a rigid material, such
as a hard plastic or metal, such as aluminum. The elongated rod 10
may include a substantially straight mid portion a first curve at
the first end and a second curve at the second end forming the bow
shape. The substantially straight mid portion aligns the user's 22
hands while gripping the mid portion, promoting a proper
exercise.
[0025] The present invention further includes at least one
resistance band 20. The resistance band 20 is a band that has
rubber elasticity. The resistance band 20 includes a first end
opposite a second end. The first and second ends may be enlarged.
The first end of the resistance band 20 may be placed within a gap
16 of the first fork 12 and the second end of the resistance band
20 may be placed within a gap 16 of the second fork 12. The
enlarged ends may include a larger diameter than the gap.
Therefore, the resistance band 20 releasably secures to the forks
12. Resistance bands 20 can be added or removed to adjust the
tension and intensity of the workout.
[0026] Referring to FIGS. 8 through 10, the present invention may
include a second embodiment 24. The second embodiment 24 includes
an elongated rod 32 having the mid portion, the first end and the
second end. The first and second ends may include forks 26 with a
plurality of fingers 28 having gaps 30 formed therebetween. The
first and second ends may be secured to the mid portion by a hinge
34, 36. In such embodiments, the mid portion may include concave
ends 38 that mate with convex ends 40 of the first and second ends.
Hinge bars 34 fit within aligned slots of the mid portion and the
first and second ends. Pivot rods 36 fit through aligned openings
of the mid portion, the second and second ends and the hinge bars
34, pivotally securing the first and second end to the mid portion.
The first and second end may thereby pivot relative to the mid
portion for storage.
[0027] Referring to FIG. 11, the present invention may include a
third embodiment 42. The third embodiment includes an elongated rod
50 having the mid portion, the first end and the second end. The
first and second ends may include forks 44 with a plurality of
fingers 46 having gaps 48 formed therebetween. The first end and
the second end are releasably attached to the mid portion. The
first end and the second end are releasably attached to the mid
portion by threaded connectors 52, 54. For example, each of the
terminal ends of the mid portion may include male threads 52 that
mechanically fasten female threads 54 formed at terminal ends of
the first and second ends.
[0028] 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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