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Shoe Shaker

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-04-12
WISSINK DANIEL RAYMOND +1
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[0010]In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there is disclosed a resistance training exercise device comprising a dumbbell shaped vibrating device, a shoe type of devic

Problems solved by technology

Currently, vibrating dumbbells are only able to be used to strengthen parts of the upper body, such as the forearms and shoulders.
Many would like to apply this concept to the lower body, but no such device exists

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[0021]For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated devices, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.

[0022]A vibrating dumbbell may increase muscle activity to nearly 300% compared to a standard non-vibrating dumbbell. A vibrating dumbbell, which is also known as a shake weight is a 2.5 or 5 pound handheld dumbbell with a molded plastic handle that has a spring at each end that compresses and extends as the user shakes it back and forth which creates a vibrating effect to work out muscles.

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Abstract

A resistance training exercise device having a dumbbell shaped vibrating device, a shoe type of device having a sole adapted to be removably attached to a person's foot, and a device for attaching the dumbbell shaped vibrating device to the sole of the shoe type of device

Description

REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 390,474 filed on Oct. 6, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to resistance training exercise equipment and more specifically, to a dumbbell shaped vibrating device which may be permanently or removably attached to the sole of a shoe type of device such as a sandal and which is adapted to be removably attached to a person's foot.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]A dumbbell shaped vibrating device for providing exercise to the upper body is known in the prior art. More specifically, by way of example, U.S. PreGrant Publication No. 2010 / 0331151 to Signorile, et al. discloses a handheld, vibratory exercise device with a handle that has a low center of gravity and selectively removable modular weights for incorpora...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/22
CPCA63B21/0726A63B21/143A63B21/00196A63B23/04A63B23/03541A63B21/4015
Inventor WISSINK, DANIEL RAYMONDWISSINK, JODI LEA
Owner WISSINK DANIEL RAYMOND
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