Weighted Lifting Pad with Cutout Flaps for Bony Protection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing weightlifting pads are not versatile enough to cover multiple body areas and are not compatible with various types of weights, often causing redness, pain, and bruising on bony structures when used with dumbbells or other weights.

Innovation Solution

A flexible weighted pad designed with a rear panel, middle flap, and side flaps that can be cut to include weights, attached via an adhesive layer, and made from closed-cell foam with a moisture-resistant coating, allowing it to be applied to any body area without straps, compatible with dumbbells, barbells, and other weights.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing weightlifting pads are used, then they provide padding for specific body areas, but they lack versatility to cover multiple body areas and are not compatible with various types of weights

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveversatilityVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pad is designed with a universal U-shaped configuration that can be applied to multiple body areas including shoulders, neck, and pelvis, and is compatible with various weight types such as barbells and dumbbells, making it a multi-functional protective device

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The pad is divided into a rear panel and side flaps with a cutout section, allowing it to conform to different body contours and application areas, enhancing its adaptability while maintaining structural simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If weights are placed on bony structures during weightlifting, then weightlifting can be performed, but it causes redness, pain, and bruising

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveweightlifting effectivenessVSAvoidredness, pain, and bruising

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The pad provides pre-applied cushioning protection to bony structures before weightlifting begins, distributing the pressure from weights across a larger surface area to prevent redness, pain, and bruising while maintaining workout effectiveness

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Strength

If traditional pads are used, then they provide cushioning, but they require straps to stay in place and reduce portability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecushioning effectivenessVSAvoidportability and ease of use

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The pad utilizes its own weight and friction against the body to remain in place during exercise without requiring straps or additional fastening mechanisms, making it portable and easy to apply and remove

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12005298B2Weighted pad for weightlifting

Publication Date: 2024.06.11 HOLLERN MEGAN LYNNE

AI summary

A weighted pad for weightlifting is described herein. The weighted pad can be applied to any area of the body to provide additional padding, reduce redness, pain, and bruising. It can be used with dumbbells, barbells, free weights, or any other weight applied over the joints or musculoskeletal regions, making it highly versatile for various exercise.