Exerciser activated body-mounted lights and generators

Details Exerciser activated body-mounted lights and generators Exerciser activated body-mounted lights and generators

1993-08-16

1994-10-25

Apley, Richard J.

Exercise devices

Having specific electrical feature

Electrical energy generator

482124, 482903, 362103, 290 1R, A63B 7100

Patent

active

053584619

ABSTRACT:
Generators attached to bright lights on exercise clothing are turned by recoiling pull-cords attached to hand grips pulled during the normal arm movement of the exercise to light the path of the exerciser. Bright white front lights may pivot to adjust for the body angle of the exerciser. Colored back lights may also be lighted to make the exerciser more visible from the rear. A vest or belt and shoulder straps both attached adjustably by VELCRO (hooks and loops fastener) are used to support the generators and lights on the body of the exerciser. Wires run under the material of the belt or vest to the lights. Alternately, a single generator in the center of the back with two separate cord reels, on at each side, may be used to turn the generator. The generators and reels are covered by water-proof material. A one-way drive in the cord reel turns the generator only in one direction to create power. Weights may be added to the hand grips to enhance the exercise effect of moving the arms. An alternate grip in the shape of a ski-pole grip is attached to a ski pole for cross-country skiing at night. The system could be supplemented with a battery to store electricity so that the lights may remain on during rest periods. The invention is used for night-time jogging, walking, rollerblading, cross-country skiing, or other activities where it is desired to light the path of the exerciser and make the exerciser visible from the rear.

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