ExerThighzer

Abstract

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

The present invention 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 is in the form of 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. The apparatus is made of a solid and durable extruded plastic material with a dumbbell housing on one end and a leg attachment housing at the opposite end. The leg attachment housing is comprised of two sections that form a circle and are connected / secured by a suitable hinge device that permits the two sections to open and close and permits the leg attachment housing to open a full one-hundred eighty degrees for ease of attachment to a leg. The leg attachment is further secured to the leg with a securing apparatus such as a Velcro® strap that wraps around the exterior of the leg attachment housing to secure the leg attachment housing to the leg. The dumbbell housing is equipped with at least two cotter pins or other similar securing pins / devices that secure the dumbbell into the dumbbell housing and provide for zero liability for any size dumbbell.

Problems solved by technology

The prior art devices often limit the movement of the ankle as the weights are wrapped completely around the ankle and close to the leg.

This device contains a dual strapping system and is designed to utilize disc weights and again would tend to limit the movement of the ankle when exercising while also having the potential that the free weights will become loosened or dislodged during exercising.

While these existing devices may fulfill their objectives and purposes, they do not embody the functional and design features and advantages of the new ExerThighzer system and apparatus.

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