Weighted sleeve

a weighted sleeve and sleeve technology, applied in the field of sleeves, can solve the problems of inability to comfortably wear and stably secure the device, complicated structure of the device, etc., and achieve the effect of improving structure and comfor

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-20
DANIEL MARK TYSON
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[0006]The present general inventive concept provides a weighted sleeve having an improve structure and comfort for securely and comfortably attaching to a limb of a human body.
[0007]The present general inventive concept also provides a weighted sleeve having a fastening mechanism that securely and stably supports the weighted sleeve on the limb of a user.

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However, these devices are typically complicated in structure, and cannot be comfortably worn and stably secured on a limb of a user.

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[0026]Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the present general inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. The embodiments are described below in order to explain the present general inventive concept while referring to the figures.

[0027]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a weighted sleeve 1 according to an embodiment of the present general inventive concept. The weighted sleeve 1 may be worn by a human or an animal on a limb (e.g., an arm or leg) to exercise the limb or rehabilitate the limb. The weighted sleeve 1 has an inner portion 5 to be placed on the limb and an outer portion 8 disposed opposite the inner portion 5. The outer portion 8 of the sleeve 1 may be made of a stretchable polyester blended fabric or a blend of polyester, lycra-type elastane and nylon that is stretchable, and the inner portion 5 of the sleeve 1 may be made of hypoallergenic fleece t...

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Abstract

A weighted sleeve includes an inner portion to be disposed on a limb along a first direction and having first and second sides, an outer portion having first and second sides corresponding to the first and second sides of the inner portion, respectively, at least two pockets disposed on the outer portion extending along the first direction in between the first and second sides, at least one fastening part to fasten the first and second sides together around the limb, and a weight member having a plurality of beads and a lining to contain the beads, the weight member being slidably insertable and removable from the at least two pockets.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present general inventive concept generally relates to a sleeve. More specifically, the present general inventive concept relates to a weighted sleeve usable to exercise and / or rehabilitate a limb and the muscles and the joints of the limb.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Various types of weighted exercise devices have been developed. However, these devices are typically complicated in structure, and cannot be comfortably worn and stably secured on a limb of a user.[0005]Accordingly, a weighted device with improved structure and comfort, and an improved fastening mechanism for securely and comfortably attaching to a limb of a human body is needed.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0006]The present general inventive concept provides a weighted sleeve having an improve structure and comfort for securely and comfortably attaching to a limb of a human body.[0007]The present general inventive concept also provides a we...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/065
CPCA63B21/0603A63B21/065A63B2209/10A63B21/1434A63B21/1423A63B21/4011A63B21/4017
InventorDANIEL, MARK TYSON
OwnerDANIEL MARK TYSON