1988-01-07
1989-08-01
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272 67, A63B 2102
Patent
active
048528730
ABSTRACT:
An exercise device produced by a process, including oppositely disposed handle members having outer gripping portions and inner portions to which are attached flange members. An elastromeric middle member is molded at least over the flange members which connects the handle members into a unitary bar-like exercise device. The molding of the middle member encapsulates the flange members to provide a secure and non-releasable junction. The middle member, being deformable and twistable, allows many different types of exercise movements of the handle members. The middle member provides resistance to such deforming and twisting movements and also resiliently returns the handle members to an original position after deformation or twisting of the middle member.
The invention can take on many shapes and forms. An alternative embodiment includes an elastomeric middle member which includes arms extending from oppsoite ends of the middle member. The arms can be secured to the middle member by being force fit into the middle member, by being encapsulated by the middle member, and can take on many different shapes and forms. Additionally, and optionally, the bonding material can be applied to the arms which enhances the securement. Any number of different types of attachments can be releasably secured to the arms. Different types of handles, or types of attachment members can be interchangeables upon the arms, or can be permanently secured to the arms. The exercise device can be optionally secured to an external object, such as an exercise bar or hospital bed. The exercise device can also have arm attachments which allow it to be used by the user's legs, or by a combination of leg and arm. Other combinations are available.
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Bopp Cecil W.
O'Donnell Jerry L.
Apley Richard J.
For You Inc.
Welsh J.
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