Grip assist apparatus

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1997-05-09

1998-09-29

Apley, Richard J.

Exercise devices

User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...

Utilizing weight resistance

2 20, 294 25, A63B 2100, A41D 1308

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058139508

ABSTRACT:
A grip assist apparatus designed to strengthen the weight lifter's grip and prevent a weight training injury by providing support to the wrist and hand while protecting the palm of the hand. The grip assist also allows the lifter free movement of his hands when he is not actually gripping the weight bar. The apparatus features a flexible gripping portion that covers the palm of the lifter. The gripping portion provides a non-slip surface that is tacky to the touch. A thicker, flexible top end of the gripping portion comes in direct contact with the weight bar and can be easily positioned between the bar and lifter's hand or partially positioned around the bar by the tips of the fingers of the same hand, depending on the lifter's preference. The grip assist apparatus also has a padded wrist portion having two elongated flaps such that when the flaps are tightened around the lifter's wrist and base of the hand, they form a funnel-like opening to tighten against and thus support the wrist and hand when in use and allow free circulation to the hand.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4194308 (1980-03-01), Karlsson
patent: 5350343 (1994-09-01), DaSilva

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