U.S. patent application number 15/691515 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-28 for rhythm spinner system.
The applicant listed for this patent is James Linsey Swann. Invention is credited to James Linsey Swann.
Application Number | 20190060769 15/691515 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 65434738 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-28 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190060769 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Swann; James Linsey |
February 28, 2019 |
RHYTHM SPINNER SYSTEM
Abstract
A rhythm spinner system includes a spinner assembly having an
oblong body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner
volume housing a bearing assembly and a weighted member. The
bearing assembly is located at a first-end of the spinner assembly
and the weighted member is located and housed within a second-end
of the spinner assembly opposing one another. The bearing assembly
is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be
spun. The weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits
an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.
Inventors: |
Swann; James Linsey;
(Roberts Creek, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Swann; James Linsey |
Roberts Creek |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
65434738 |
Appl. No.: |
15/691515 |
Filed: |
August 30, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63H 1/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63H 1/00 20060101
A63H001/00 |
Claims
1. A rhythm spinner system comprising a spinner assembly having an
oblong body having: a top surface, a bottom surface, an inner
volume housing a bearing assembly, and a weighted member, wherein
said bearing assembly is located at a first-end of said spinner
assembly and said weighted member is located at and housed within a
second-end of said spinner assembly opposing one another; wherein
said bearing assembly is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a
finger of a user to be spun; and wherein said weighted member
creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic
motion is applied.
2. (canceled)
3. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said bearing
assembly comprises a pair of textured covers configured to maintain
traction when being gripped by said finger(s) of said user.
4. The rhythm spinner system of claim 3, wherein each of said
textured covers is provided on a first-side and a second-side of
said bearing assembly.
5. The rhythm spinner system of claim 4, wherein said bearing
assembly further comprises a bearing and one of said textured
covers having a threaded-male-end and the other said texture cover
having a threaded-female-end, said threaded-male-end and said
threaded-female-end configured to be attached to an inner bearing
spindle of said bearing.
6. The rhythm spinner system of claim 5, wherein said
threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise said
textured cover.
7. The rhythm spinner system of claim 5, wherein said
threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise a
diameter suitable for mating to an inside diameter of said bearing
at a first-side and a second-side.
8. The rhythm spinner system of claim 7, wherein said
threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end is secured to a
center of said bearing.
9. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said weighted
member comprises a counter-weight.
10. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said oblong body
is configured to rotate about said bearing assembly.
11. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said weighted
member comprises a sufficient mass to aid in maintaining said
pendulum-like swing that orbits said axis when said rhythmic motion
is applied.
12. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said spinner
assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid.
13. The rhythm spinner system of claim 6, wherein said textured
cover comprises raised rubber grips.
14. The rhythm spinner system of claim 6, wherein said textured
cover comprises a circular profile.
15. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said spinner
assembly comprises materials selected from the group consisting of
stainless steel, aluminum alloy, brass, metal, urethane, plastics
and rubber.
16. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said rhythmic
motion is created by a flick of a hand of said user.
17. The rhythm spinner system of claim 4, wherein said textured
covers when secured to said bearing are planar with said top
surface of said bottom surface of said oblong body.
18. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said textured
covers when secured to said bearing comprise a slightly elevated
position in relation to said top surface of said bottom surface of
said oblong body.
19. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said oblong body
comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space between
said thumb and said finger of said user when in an in-use
gripped-position.
20. A rhythm spinner system, the rhythm spinner system comprising:
a spinner assembly having an oblong body having: a top surface, a
bottom surface, and an inner volume housing a bearing assembly and
a weighted member; wherein said bearing assembly is located at a
first-end of said spinner assembly and said weighted member is
located and housed within a second-end of said spinner assembly
opposing one another; wherein said oblong body comprises a
semi-rectangular profile having a thickness; wherein said oblong
body comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space
between said thumb and said finger of said user when in an in-use
gripped-position; wherein said bearing assembly is configured to be
gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun; wherein said
bearing assembly comprises a pair of textured covers configured to
maintain traction when being gripped by said finger(s) of said
user; wherein each of said textured covers is provided on a
first-side and a second-side of said bearing assembly; wherein said
bearing assembly further comprises a bearing and one of said
textured covers having a threaded-male-end and the other said
texture cover having a threaded-female-end, said threaded-male-end
and said threaded-female-end configured to be attached to an inner
bearing spindle of said bearing; wherein said threaded-male-end and
said threaded-female-end each comprise said textured cover; wherein
said textured cover comprises raised rubber grips; wherein said
textured cover comprises a circular profile; wherein said textured
covers when secured to said bearing are planar with said top
surface of said bottom surface of said oblong body; wherein said
threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise a
diameter suitable for mating to an inside diameter of said bearing
at a first-side and a second-side; wherein said threaded-male-end
and said threaded-female-end is secured to a center of said
bearing; wherein said weighted member comprises a counter-weight;
wherein said oblong body is configured to rotate about said bearing
assembly; wherein said weighted member comprises a sufficient mass
to aid in maintaining said pendulum-like swing that orbits said
axis when said rhythmic motion is applied; wherein said spinner
assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid; wherein said rhythmic
motion is created by a flick of a hand of said user; and wherein
said weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an
axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.
21. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1 further comprising a
counter weight and wherein the bearing assembly is set back from a
tip of the first end.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The following includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that
any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to
the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any
publication or document that is specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of
exercise devices and more specifically relates to a rhythm spinner
for developing rhythm skills and providing a calming spinning
toy.
2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART
[0003] Many people are desirous of a simple diversion during
activities or would like something to do with their hands.
Occupational therapists often use sensory toys like tactile discs,
balls, putties or clays to soothe kids who have sensory-processing
issues. Similarly, research has shown that movement can help kids
with autism and ADHD to focus. Researchers has shown that
participating in gross motor activity, meaning the movement of
limbs or large parts of the body, helps during tasks involving
working memory, which is a type of memory used for processing
incoming information. Exercise has also been proven to be helpful
for kids with ADHD. Presently, there are no devices which help
develop memory and help with calming. A suitable solution is
desired.
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,315,698 to Gregg Barber relates to a guitar
player's finger exerciser and method. The described guitar player's
finger exerciser and method includes a guitar player's finger
exerciser which includes a weight member and a guitar pick. The
weight member has a pick receiving slot. A string contact portion
of the guitar pick is received in the pick receiving slot. The
finger grasping surfaces of the guitar pick extend out of the pick
receiving slot. A retainer holds the string engaging portion of the
guitar pick in the pick receiving slot. The guitar pick is held by
a person exercising his fingers, hand and arm the same way it would
be held when playing a guitar. While exercising the pick and
attached weight is moved at a similar speed and in a path similar
to the speed and path employed when playing music.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
exercise device art, the present disclosure provides a novel rhythm
spinner system. The general purpose of the present disclosure,
which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to
provide a rhythm developing spinner device.
[0006] A rhythm spinner system is disclosed herein. The rhythm
spinner system includes a spinner assembly having an oblong body
having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner volume housing
a bearing assembly and a weighted member. The bearing assembly is
located at a first-end of the spinner assembly and the weighted
member is located and housed within a second-end of the spinner
assembly (opposing one another). The bearing assembly is configured
to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun. The
weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis
when a rhythmic motion is applied.
[0007] The weighted member comprises a sufficient mass to aid in
maintaining the pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis when the
rhythmic motion is applied. The rhythmic motion is created by a
flick of a hand (wrist) of the user. The oblong body comprises a
length suitable for rotating within a space between the thumb and
the finger of the user when in an in-use gripped-position. The
spinner assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid.
[0008] For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects,
advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described
herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such
advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular
embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or
carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or
group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving
other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features
of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly
pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the
specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of
the present invention will become better understood with reference
to the following drawings and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The figures which accompany the written portion of this
specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the
present disclosure, a rhythm spinner system, constructed and
operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system
during an `in-use` condition, according to an embodiment of the
disclosure.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of
FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of
FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of
FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of
FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] The various embodiments of the present invention will
hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings,
wherein like designations denote like elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure
relate to an exercise device and more particularly to a rhythm
spinner system as used to improve the creating and practicing of
rhythms.
[0017] Generally, the rhythm spinner system is a small rectangular
or oblong shape with a (at least one) bearing set in one end and
weighted at the other creating a pendulum or elliptical swing when
a rhythmic motion is applied. The rhythm spinner system comprises
of a bearing set into one end of an oblong or semi-rectangular
shape. The end without the bearing is weighted to create a
pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis. The bearing may have a
rigid cover designed to maintain traction for fingers. A user may
hold the bearing (or bearing covers) between his/her thumb and
chosen finger, shake one's hand back and forth to start the
pendulum to spin. As momentum is increased the need for hand motion
becomes minimal although a constant rhythm must be maintained.
Rhythm may be slowed but constant, if desired. The weighted end and
slight counter weight in the rear help to make the rhythm spinner
system flow quite effortlessly through one's hand.
[0018] The rhythm spinner system may be made from a number of
materials ranging from stainless steel, aluminum alloy, brass or
other metals to urethane, plastics, rubber or other suitable
materials. If used enough, the rhythm involved in maintaining its
momentum creates a subconscious sense of rhythm that can eventually
be applied to music or other rhythmic activities. The effect of the
weighted end pulling itself around with a small flick of the hand
becomes quite soothing and can create a sense of calm and
satisfaction. The rhythm spinner system also aids in concentration.
Once spinning, the rhythmic motion of your hand becomes innate
leaving the mind free to wander. This can be great for
brainstorming activities.
[0019] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals
of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a
rhythm spinner system 100. FIG. 1 shows a rhythm spinner system 100
during an `in-use` condition 150, according to an embodiment of the
present disclosure. As illustrated, the rhythm spinner system 100
may include a spinner assembly 110 having an oblong body 120 having
a top surface 122, a bottom surface 124, and an inner volume 126
housing a bearing assembly 130 and a weighted member 134. The
bearing assembly 110 may be located at a first-end of the spinner
assembly 110 and the weighted member 134 is located and housed
within a second-end of the spinner assembly 110 opposing one
another. The bearing assembly 130 is configured to be gripped by a
thumb and a finger of a user to be spun. The weighted member 134
creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic
motion is applied.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system
100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the
spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top
surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126
housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The
oblong body 120 may comprise a semi-rectangular profile having a
thickness. The bearing assembly 130 may include a pair of textured
covers 160 configured to maintain traction when being gripped by
the finger(s) of the user. Each of the textured covers is provided
on a first-side and a second-side of the bearing assembly 130.
[0021] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system
100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the
spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top
surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126
housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The
bearing assembly 130 further comprises a bearing 162 and one of the
textured covers 160 having a threaded-male-end and the other the
texture cover 160 having a threaded-female-end, the
threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end configured to be
attached to an inner bearing spindle of the bearing 162. The
threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end each comprise the
textured cover 160. The threaded-male-end and the
threaded-female-end each comprise a diameter suitable for mating to
an inside diameter of the bearing 162 at a first-side and a
second-side. The threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end may
be secured to a center of the bearing 162.
[0022] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system
100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the
spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top
surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126
housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The
oblong body 120 is configured to rotate about the bearing assembly
130. The weighted member 134 comprises a counter-weight. The
weighted member 134 comprises a sufficient mass to aid in
maintaining the pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis when the
rhythmic motion is applied. The spinner assembly 110 provides a
rhythmic motion aid. The rhythmic motion is created by a flick of a
hand of the user. The oblong body 120 comprises a length suitable
for rotating within a space between the thumb and the finger of the
user when in an in-use gripped-position.
[0023] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system
100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the
spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top
surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126
housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The
bearing assembly 130 further comprises the textured covers 160. The
textured cover 160 comprises raised rubber grips. The textured
cover 160 comprises a circular profile. The textured covers 160
when secured to the bearing 162 are planar or slightly elevated in
relation to the oblong body 120. The spinner assembly 110 may
comprise materials selected from the group consisting of stainless
steel, aluminum alloy, brass, metal, urethane, plastics and rubber.
Other suitable materials may be used.
[0024] The embodiments of the invention described herein are
exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements
can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent
results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit
and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing
abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the
public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and
practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal
terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory
inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of
the application.
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