Handgrips for gym equipment

Abstract

Handle covers for gym equipment are provided. These covers increase the security of the grip, provide a cushion for the hands, and prevent exposure of body fluids between various users of the equipment. The device provided allows the user to reversibly encircle the handle of the gym equipment and the device is adjustable for varying handles of varying diameters. There is also a pad which can be reversibly placed within a pouch on the device to provide additional cushioning.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The invention relates to the general field of recreational and fitness equipment and, specifically, serves as an adjunct to utilizing exercise equipment. The invention provides a person using the invention a safer and more secure grip upon exercise equipment, including free weights. Additionally, the invention prevents an individual from leaving residue of body fluid such as sweat, other fluids, and even, theoretically, blood on the exercise equipment. Therefore the invention logically reduces transfer of body fluids amongst different individuals using the gym equipment. REFERENCE [0002] U.S. Pat. No. 6,220,997 April 2001 Kohl HISTORY AND RELATED ART [0003] Since time immemorial, it has been appreciated that exercise can result in the amplification of the body's musculature, with reduction of fat and increase in the overall physical stamina. From the beginning of recorded time, generals have recognized that the fittest troops were the most likely to carry t...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a device that can be reversibly secured to the handles of gym equipment, as well as provide the user of the gym equipment with a firm grip upon the handles; additionally the device will prevent the fluids such as sweat and / or other body fluids of the user from becoming exposed to the handle of the gym equipment. Finally, the device will prevent the user from being exposed to any contamination of the gym equipment that has previously occurred by other users.

Problems solved by technology

However, these gloves are usually of the “open” finger variety, so that the tips of the fingers are still exposed to the gym equipment.

The reason for this is that wearing completely encasing gloves will lead to excessive sweating of the hands which could in turn reduce the ability of the gloves to provide a grip to the device.

Hence, these do not truly afford a significant level of protection against transfer of microbial organisms such as fungi, bacterial or viruses.

However, this device does not have any material that increases the friction between the device and the handle of the gym equipment.

Furthermore, it does not make any provisions to maximize the security of the grip; in fact, the device could create slippage while the equipment is in use.

Therefore, there is no opportunity for variability of the size of the handle of the equipment being used.

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