Weighted Device

a weight-distributing device and weight-distributing technology, applied in the field of physical health, can solve the problems of uneven weight distribution across the entire body, and achieve the effects of fatiguing the contracted muscles, reducing pain, and increasing length
US20140213421A1Inactive Publication Date: 2014-07-31PARIS CHARLES
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
PARIS CHARLES
Publication Date
2014-07-31
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A weighted device, flexible in nature, containing a material with density of at least 200 kg / m3, such that the total weight of the device is evenly distributed over the area of said device is presented. This distribution of weight being maintained regardless of the position of the device by sections or compartment within the device which contain a weighted material such that the overall weight of the device is 5-40 lbs, optimally 15-20 lbs. This device is used in yoga, stretching, strength training and massage therapy to increase overall health and well being, increase athletic performance, rehabilitate after excess exercise, injury, surgery, or alleviate chronic illness symptoms. Methods of using the device are also presented.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] The present application claims priority under 35 USC 119(e)(1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 61 / 655,974, filed Jun. 5, 2012, for a Weighted Device, with common inventor.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX

[0003] Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present application is a regular utility application for patent claiming the benefit of priority under 35 USC 119(e)(1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 61 / 655,974, filed Jun. 5, 2012, for a Weighted Device, with common inventor. The inventor is an independent inventor with no assignment and is therefore eligible for small entity status.

[0005] The present invention is in the technical field of physical health and more specifically fitness and therapeutical aids.

[0006] Stretching is a tenet of general fitness a...

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