Exercise stick assembly

a stick and stick technology, applied in the direction of skis, snowboard bindings, weights, etc., can solve the problems of not being used by the general public, difficult to use, and difficult to achieve the effect of reducing the number of sticks and/or poles

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-19
BURROUGHS JOSEPH F
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While the use of rigid poles is often ideal when used with snow, a soft surface, they are less ideal when used on a dense, hard surface, such as asphalt or concrete.
When used in concert with roller skates, in-line skates, roller skis, or other such devices, rigid poles can be awkward, needing precise lengths and placement to provide suitable acceleration.
As such, they are often not used at all by the general sporting public.

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[0020]Referring to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a stick assembly 10 for sporting and / or recreational use is shown herein. Specifically, the assembly 10 is intended for use in roller skating. However, the assembly 10 may be used or adapted for use in any number of sports, including, but not limited to, ice skating, skiing, and roller skiing.

[0021]The assembly 10 includes an elongated shaft 12 extending from a proximal end 14 to a distal end 16. A handle 18 is coupled to the proximal end 14 of the shaft for allowing a user to grip the assembly 10. The handle 18 may include a strap 20 for interfacing with a hand of the user, as is well known to those skilled in the art.

[0022]The shaft 12 includes an engagement portion 22 for engaging a surface (not labeled). Typical surfaces include, but are not limited to the ground, a road, a path, a sidewalk, and a floor. These surfaces may be formed of any of any number of materials including,...

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Abstract

A stick assembly for sporting and/or recreational use includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft for allowing a user to grip the assembly. The shaft includes an engagement portion for engaging a surface and an extension portion separating the engagement portion from the handle. The shaft includes at least one curve. The engagement portion of the shaft comprises a flexible material. The shaft may also define an inner passage for accommodating at least one weight.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The subject invention relates generally to sticks and / or poles for use in exercise, sports, or other recreation.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Poles are often used in several recreational pursuits including cross-country and downhill skiing. These poles are most typical rigid devices used to provide balance. These poles may also be used to impart a force against a surface of snow to accelerate the user.[0005]While the use of rigid poles is often ideal when used with snow, a soft surface, they are less ideal when used on a dense, hard surface, such as asphalt or concrete. When used in concert with roller skates, in-line skates, roller skis, or other such devices, rigid poles can be awkward, needing precise lengths and placement to provide suitable acceleration. As such, they are often not used at all by the general sporting public.[0006]As such, there remains an opportunity to provide an exercise pole and / o...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/06A63B71/00
CPCA63C11/221A63C11/227A63C11/24A63C2203/20
Inventor BURROUGHS, JOSEPH F.
Owner BURROUGHS JOSEPH F
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