Weighted exercise device and securing system
a technology of weighted exercise and securing system, which is applied in the direction of muscle exercise devices, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of front edge of vests bouncing out from under the belt, holding the edges of the front,
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-08
COOK ARNOLD JAMES
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"The present invention is a system for securing weights or items of weight against an object, such as a user's body. The system uses a wrap system with double locking system to secure the items to the object or user's body. The system includes hook and loop fasteners at both ends of the item and the wrap to secure the item to the body. The wraps can overlap each other to secure the weight or weighted item to the object or user. The system can be used in various articles of clothing and can hold objects against other objects. The use of stretch materials in the wraps helps to maintain position during movement or changing size of the object. The system also allows for the expansion and contraction of the user's chest and muscles during exercise. The invention includes the use of stretch loop fabrics and the ability to disable or modify the elastic properties of the wrapping system. The system can be incorporated into different weighted products."
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However, when the belts overlap to secure around a user, they do not hold the edges of the front of the vest securely and, as a result, during rigorous exercise the front edges of the vest may bounce out from under the belt.
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[0035]Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to similar or identical parts throughout the several views.
[0036]FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of an ankle / wrist weight system 10 comprising of weights 11 and a securing wrap 12, preferably the weights 11 are held in pockets 13. The pockets 13 may be made of fabric, preferably the pockets 13 are made of a fabric covered neoprene rubber sheet with a slot 14 for inserting the weights 11 as disclosed in patent number U.S. Pat. No. 6,554,752 B2, incorporated here in by reference. The weights 11 can be made of any material, preferably the weights are made out of a dense material in a flexible matrix as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,005,041 incorporated here in by reference. The securing wrap 12 may be made of any flexible material such as leather, thin metal, plastic, rubber, or fabric, or a combination of materials. Preferably the securing wrap 12 has some stretch or elastic properties such as nylon knitted ...
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A novel apparatus and method is disclosed for securing clothing or an object of weight against a body with one or more double locking securing wraps as well as overlapping double lock securing wraps. One lock is created between the edge of the object and the inside of the securing wrap while the other lock is created between the end of the wrap and the outside of the object or the outside of a securing wrap. Hook and loop fasteners are used to create the edge locks which prevent the object from sliding out from under the securing wrap. Weighted ankles, wrists, pants and vest system are also disclosed which incorporate the double locking system. The system allows for a wide range of size adjustability including the ability to add tension between the locks for additional security.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to securing objects to a users body, to adjusting the fit for different sizes and different tensions, and to minimizing movement. The present invention is also related to holding weights against a user's body or another object.CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]Not applicableFEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not applicableSEQUENCE OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING[0004]Not applicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0005]Weighted clothing and attaching items of weight against the body has become a popular way to add resistance.[0006]Many methods are currently being used to secure weights or items of weight against the body. These include fabric and straps made of different materials both elastic and non-elastic. Also different connection and adjustment systems are used from hook and loop to mechanical fasteners such as buckles.[0007]The short and long weighted vest and the overlap hook and loop stretch belting...
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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/065
CPCA63B21/065A63B69/0028A63B43/005A63B21/1415A63B21/4007
InventorCOOK, ARNOLD JAMES
OwnerCOOK ARNOLD JAMES