Weighted Exercise Chaps and Method

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-11-13
COOK ARNOLD JAMES
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[0011]The object of the invention is a safe system for putting small to large amounts of weight

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Adding weight to the lower body is difficult to do without creating problems for the user.
The jarring movement of the weights is also dangerous to the users joints.
These products can be very dangerous to the wear especially in case of a fall.
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[0049]Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to similar or identical parts throughout the several views, and more specifically to FIG. 1 to 13 and FIG. 15-24 there is shown a weighted chaps system 10, and FIG. 14 shows weight inserts 8. The weighted chaps system 10 comprises a belt section 1, thigh section 2, and calf section 3. The weighted chap system 10 comprises an adjustable weight system 5. The weight chap system 10 comprises a mechanism 16 for holding the adjustable weight system 5 to the body of the user.

[0050]Preferably, the adjustable weight system 5 includes pockets 7 in which individual weight inserts 8 are held. The belt section 1 is designed to be positioned about the waist and hips of the user. The belt section 1 helps to support and position the thigh section 2 and the calf section 3.

[0051]In one preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1 the belt section 1 has a connector 9 to connect the right leg 11 and the left leg 12 together. Each side of...

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An exercise device and method for the lower body. The device includes a belt and weighted chaps system which hold one or more individual weight inserts. The device includes removable section: a thigh section connected to the belt section and the option of a calf section connected to the thigh section. The device includes pockets on the weighted chaps and belts to adjust the position of weight, and flexible solid weight inserts that are held between a non stretch support and a stretch pocket layer secured against the leg which and conform to the contours of the leg, the weights are preferably made of dense material suspended in a flexible matrix. The method includes positioning and storing weights, the connection to external resistance, and exercise to increase muscle strength, stamina, jump height, bone density, circulation, and to treat nervous system disorders.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to exercise weights. More specifically, the present invention is related to adjustable exercise weights for the lower body.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]Not ApplicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not ApplicableSEQUENCE OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING, TABLE, OR CD[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Exercise equipment is commonly used by the multitude of people who exercise. There exists an enormous collection of equipment for exercises. The present invention relates to exercise leg and thigh weights. More particularly to exercise thigh weights which include a belt and surround the thigh.[0006]Richard G. Walsh Jr. from Boulder Colo. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,239 issued Dec. 1, 1981 titled “Thigh Weights” discloses thigh weight constructed of canvas or vinyl coated nylon which have sewn in pockets. The pockets contain tubes of canvas or vinyl coated nylon filled with metal shot or...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/065
CPCA63B21/065
Inventor COOK, ARNOLD JAMES
Owner COOK ARNOLD JAMES
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