Rope-less jump rope simulator and resistance exercise device

Abstract

A rope-less jump rope and resistance exercise device includes a jump rope handle having a longitudinal length between a first and second end. A resistance handle is attached to the first end of the jump rope handle disposed substantially perpendicular to the jump rope handle. A single ball-and-socket assembly is attached between the second end of the jump rope handle and a receiver. An elongated lash includes a connector end and a free end, where the connector end is removably connectable with the receiver. The receiver includes a slotted aperture and a stop. An elongated and resiliently stretchable resistance member includes a pair of second connector ends, where either of the pair of second connector ends are removably connectable with the receiver. An identical pair of the jump rope handle, ball-and-socket assembly, receiver, lash and resistance member form the rope-less jump rope and resistance exercise device.

Description

[0001]This disclosure is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 11 / 846,307, filed Aug. 28, 2007, now Publication No. 2009 / 0062084. The contents of the previously filed application are incorporated herein in full by this reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to exercise devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to a rope-less jump rope simulator and resistance exercise device.[0003]Generations of young people have enjoyed playing jump rope and many athletes, such as boxers, has used jump ropes for aerobic exercise and physical conditioning. Conventional jump ropes are typically constructed of a pair of handles interconnected by a rope, as seen in U.S. Pat. No. 1,462, 088. The handles of these conventional jump ropes have been constructed of solid wood, plastic or the like with the rope mechanically connected thereto.[0004]However, conventional jump ropes such as those described above, have certain disadvantages. For example, the use of t...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The device may include a mechanism for providing wind resistance and softening the impact of accidental strikes of the free end of the lash. The mechanism for providing wind resistance and softening the impact of accidental strikes of the free end of the lash may include a protective pad. The protective pad may include a foam ball or may include a gel-filled inner portion and a foam outer portion.

Problems solved by technology

For example, the use of the conventional jump rope is limited by the fact that a user must actually jump over the rope.

This is not possible for a user who is not able to jump (e.g., a person in a wheel chair, has a bad back, knees or the like) but who still wishes to obtain the benefits derived from jumping rope.

The use of a conventional jump rope can result in a user tripping over the rope and falling to the ground and can cause a great deal of noise as it is being used.

However, this jump rope still suffers from the same drawbacks as the conventional jump rope as there is still only a single rope interconnecting the two handles and thus requiring a user to have to jump over the rope in order to use the device.

However, the ball bearing assembly inside the handle to which the rope is attached provides only limited movement.

However, this device requires the use of electronics, a power supply, a display and the like.

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