Exercise devices – Hand – wrist – or finger
Reexamination Certificate
2001-01-13
2001-10-23
Richmon, Glenn E. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Hand, wrist, or finger
C482S037000, C482S106000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06306064
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to exercising devices, and more particularly, to a new and improved hand-holdable exercising implement which when used in accordance with various exercises improves body tone, aerobic endurance, strength and self-confidence of the exercising individual.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It is generally well known to perform physical exercises using weights. Free weights and various resistance-producing machines are widely employed to enhance various muscle groups, increase muscular bulk and improve strength. It is also well known to engage in aerobic exercises such as walking and running while carrying weights in one or both hands, wearing a weighted belt or back pack, wearing weighted shoes, etc.
Thus, while the foregoing body of prior art indicates it to be well known to use weights in one form or another while exercising, the provision of a more simple and cost effective device and exercising method still is needed. Such need is fulfilled by the present invention as will be made apparent from the following description thereof. Other advantages of the present invention over the prior art also will be rendered evident.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
To achieve the foregoing and other advantages, the present invention, briefly described, provides a hand-holdable exercising device in the form of an elongated member having a central portion tapering into oppositely facing handle and end knob portions. The elongated member, in its mostly preferred form, is generally cylindrical in cross-sectional shape and superficially resembles two baseball bats joined together end-to-end with their handle portions facing oppositely from each other. In an alternatively preferred embodiment, means are provided for selectively varying the weight of the exercising device. Various exercises also are disclosed for manipulating the member while walking or standing in place.
The above brief description sets forth rather broadly the more important features of the present invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contributions to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
In this respect, before explaining the preferred embodiments of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood, that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for designing other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
Further, the purpose of the annexed Abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms of phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. Accordingly, the Abstract is neither intended to define the invention or the application, which only is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the invention in any way.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved exercising device and method for using same which has all of the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a new an improved exercising device which may be easily and efficiently manufactured and marketed.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a new and improved exercising device which is of durable and reliable construction.
An even further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved exercising device which is susceptible of a low cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the consuming public, thereby making such exercising device available to the buying public.
Still yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved exercising device which may be held with both hands, or with one hand, while performing various exercises.
It is still a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved exercising device and method of using same to improve muscle tone, endurance, strength and self-confidence.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved exercising device which may be used while walking, running, or engaging in other physical exercising activities, and which serves the dual purpose of providing an intimidating self-defense weapon effective to deter or defeat criminal activities such as personal assaults.
These together with still other objects of the invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
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patent: 2104927 (1938-01-01), Hussman
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