ExerThighzer

a technology of exerthighzer and thigh, which is applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of limiting the movement of the ankle, unable to embody the functional and design features and advantages of unable to adapt to the new exerthighzer system and apparatus. the effect of strengthening the entire thigh

a technology of exerthighzer and thigh, which is applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of limiting the movement of the ankle, unable to embody the functional and design features and advantages of unable to adapt to the new exerthighzer system and apparatus. the effect of strengthening the entire thigh

US20140194259A1Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-10ALPERT SIMON JAY
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[0015]The present invention relates to an apparatus for securing a dumbbell to a person's leg to enable the wearer to exercise the muscles of the leg by performing various leg exercises. The apparatus can be used by any individual and is adaptable to varying amounts of weight. The apparatus provides users with alternative forms of exercise utilizing dumbbells previously unable to be used for such exercises.

[0016]FIG. 1 depicts a side angled perspective view of the apparatus. This figure illustrates the apparatus with the leg attachment housing 102 in an open position. The leg attachment housing is comprised of two sections 102A and 102 B secured together by a suitable substantially rigid hinge 104. In the embodiment illustrated the inner perimeter of the leg attachment housing 102 is lined with padding 106. The leg attachment housing 102 further comprises a suitable means for securing the leg attachment housing 102 in a closed position around a leg. As illustrated the means for secu...

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The ExerThighzer is an apparatus for securing a dumbbell to a person's leg to enable the wearer to exercise the muscles of the leg by performing various leg exercises. The apparatus has the complete ability to strengthen the entire thigh by allowing a full contraction and extension of the quadriceps and biceps femoris muscles and allows for the abduction and adduction of the thigh muscles. The apparatus is equipped with a cushioned cuff that is strapped around the lower leg and can be used by any individual and is adaptable to varying amounts of weight. The apparatus provides users with alternative forms of exercise utilizing dumbbells that are locked into the housing unit in a way previously unable to be used for such exercises.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application derives priority from Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 848,516.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically to an apparatus for securing a dumbbell to a person's leg to enable the wearer to exercise the muscles of the leg by performing various leg exercises. The apparatus has the complete ability to strengthen the entire thigh by allowing a full contraction and extension of the quadriceps and biceps femoris muscles and allows for the abduction and adduction of the thigh muscles. The apparatus is equipped with a cushioned cuff that is strapped around the lower leg and can be used by any individual and is adaptable to varying amounts of weight. The apparatus provides users with alternative forms of exercise utilizing dumbbells that are locked into the housing unit in a way previously unable to be used for such ...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
10 Jul 2014
Publication
US20140194259A1
IPC
A63B21/00
CPC
A63B21/00134; A63B21/065; A63B21/0726; A63B23/04; A63B21/4013
Inventors
ALPERT, SIMON JAY