Hand grip device

Abstract

A hand grip device (14) which allows a user to execute physical activities, such as weight lifting, physical therapy or carrying items, while relieving stress or pressure on the user's fingers. The device (14) has a U-shaped grip member (1) and an adjustable strap (3). The grip member (14), preferably made of steel and covered with a rubber coating, is sized so as to be grasped within a user's hand. The adjustable strap (3) feeds through a slot (2) on the grip member (1) and wraps around a wrist (11) of the user. The strap (3) has a fastening means (4), preferably hook and loop type fastening material, and an adjuster (5), preferably similar to that of a buckle-type nature, to obtain a snug fit against the user's wrist (11). The user simply places the grip member (1) around a handle (10) to use. The user need not maintain a grip on the grip member (1) as the pressure from the weight will be displaced from the user's fingers (12) to the wrist (11).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to hand grips, more specifically, a hand grip device that allows a user to execute physical activities, such as weight lifting, physical therapy or carrying items, while relieving stress or pressure on the user's fingers. [0002] Weight resistance training has become increasingly popular over the last several years. Fitness experts, celebrities and even the executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports have praised the benefits of weight resistance training as part of a healthy lifestyle. Not only can weight resistance training increase strength and muscle tone, but it can also increase heart and lung efficiency, increase flexibility, mobility and coordination, reduce the risk of high blood pressure, lower cholesterol level and provide an outlet from work or other stressful elements. [0003] However, many people do not like to weight resistance train for several reasons. First, the free weight han...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0010] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a hand grip device that allows a user to engage in physical activities while relieving stress or pressure on the user's fingers.

[0011] A further object of the present invention is to provide a hand grip device that can adjust to accommodate various wrist sizes.

[0012] An even further object of the present invention is to provide a hand grip device that is easy to use.

Problems solved by technology

However, many people do not like to weight resistance train for several reasons.

First, the free weight handle or stationary weight handle tends to rub against a person's hand and cause irritation.

Second, when a person does use a free weight or stationary weight, his or her hand sweats onto the weight handle, thus causing the person to not have a secure grip on the handle.

Third, many people do not wipe off the weight handle after using the weight, thus promoting unsanitary conditions.

However, there is yet one more problem relating to gripping weight handles: finger fatigue.

In order to maximize the benefits of weight resistance training, enough weight must be lifted in order to cause the muscle to fatigue, but many people have difficultly reaching the muscle fatigue level because so much strain is placed on the fingers to grip the handle of the weight or due to physical infirmities, such as arthritis.

Once the person's fingers tire, he or she cannot lift the weight, therefore cannot work the muscle.

Currently, there are no devices designed to aid a person's grip without risking finger fatigue which are adjustable to accommodate a person's wrist size.

Thus, a person must either squeeze into a device that is too small or wear a device that is too large and is uncomfortable to wear due to the device constantly shifting on the person's wrist.

Thus, a need exists for an adjustable hand grip device which does not promote finger fatigue.

Although the above patents teach various types of hand grip devices, none teach a hand grip device wherein an adjustable strap is wrapped around a wrist and attached to a rigid U-shaped device for stress relief of the fingers.

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