Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing weight resistance
Reexamination Certificate
1999-02-10
2001-03-13
Mulcahy, John (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing weight resistance
C482S001000, C482S074000, C224S148400, C150S150000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06200243
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF INVENTION
The present invention relates to a weight device, and, in particular, to a user adjustable weight device with audio or talking capabilities.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
Various weighted devices exist in the prior art. Some of these weighted devices have been designed for exercise or weight loss. These devices may be designed to be worn by the user on some part of his/her body. Examples of such weighted devices are disclosed in the following prior art patents: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,344,620; 4,384,369; 4,180,261; 3,751,031; 4,676,502; 4,896,879; 4,905,991; 5,487,498. These prior art patents are incorporated by reference herein.
These prior art weighted devices appear to be designed for specific parts of the body, and they appear to not be designed to be adapted for use on multiple parts of the body. Therefore, the prior art devices are very limited in use and versatility, and the user would have to obtain a number of devices to use on various parts of his/her body. Furthermore, some of the prior art devices do not allow the user to adjust the amount of weight within the device, and some of the devices have specialized weight components. Therefore, some of these devices require specially purchased weights to be used therewith and do not allow the user to use common weighted items to adjust the weight of the device. Also, the prior art devices typically either teach the use of solid weights or the use of liquid weights. None of the devices appear to have taught using a combination of either or both solid and liquid weights for allowing the user to adjust the weight of the device. A weighted device that uses common weighted items, that is versatile, and that has multiple applications and uses is needed and desired.
Weighted devices for stress relief exist in the prior art. These devices are designed to be placed on body parts of the user, and the application of the weights provides a stress relieving effect to the user. However, these stress relieving weighted devices are typically not designed to be also used as a device for exercise or weight loss as well. Such a device is needed and desired.
Furthermore, exercisers, joggers, hikers, or other such persons may use weighted devices while they are in the outdoors. However, these exercisers, joggers, hikers, or other such persons may be at risk or vulnerable to attack while being outdoors. Therefore, there is a need and desire to adapt the weighted devices to be used as weapons as well. Also, these exercisers, joggers, hikers, or other such persons may suffer from dehydration while being outdoors or at locations where water may not be readily available. Therefore, these persons may have to carry additional equipment for holding water which may interfere with their activities. Therefore, a weighed device that incorporates the ability of allowing these persons to also carry water with them and that does not interfere with their activities is needed and desired.
Furthermore, devices with audio play and/or record capabilities exist. However, a weighted device used for exercise, weight loss, stress, or as a weapon that has audio capabilities appears to not exist. In particular, audio messages related in some way to the user or to the manner and use of the weighted device have not been provided by the prior art devices. Therefore, there is a need and desire for such a device.
Therefore, the present invention discloses and provides a user adjustable weight device with audio or talking capabilities which may be used as a exercise/weight loss device and/or a stress relief device and/or a weapon and/or a water container, and the present invention overcomes the problems, disadvantages, and limitations of the prior art.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Set forth is a brief summary of the invention in order to solve the foregoing problems and achieve the foregoing and other objects, benefits, and advantages in accordance with the purposes of the present invention as embodied and broadly described herein.
It is an object of the invention to provide a weight device that is worn by the user wherein the weight of the weight device is able to be adjusted by the user.
It is another object of the invention to provide a weight device that is able to be worn on various body parts of the user and that is versatile in use.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a weight device that allows the user to use common weighted items as weights for the device.
It is another object of the invention to provide a weight device that allows the user to use either solid weights or fluid/liquid weights or both as weights for the device.
It is a further object invention to provide a weight device that is able to be used for one or more applications such as an exercise or weight loss device and/or a stress relief device and/or a weapon and/or a water container.
It is another object of the invention to provide a weight device that has audio play and/or record capabilities.
It is still another object of the invention to provide a weight device that is adjustable and versatile and has audio capabilities.
It is still a further object of the invention to provide the above weight device that has further storage capabilities.
The above objects and advantages of the invention are achieved by a user adjustable weight device that is worn by a user for being able to apply weight to the user. The weight device comprises a strap portion and weight roll pockets. The strap portion is able to be worn by at least one body part of the user. The weight roll pockets are attached to the strap portion, and the weight roll pockets are able to receive and hold rolls of weights that are inserted by the user. The strap portion is or has a pouch with a securable opening. The weight roll pockets are located and coupled within the pouch and accessible by the user through the securable opening to be able to insert the rolls of weights therein. The securable opening of the pouch is secured by at least one fastening device. The at least one fastening device may be a hook and loop fastener device.
The weight roll pockets may be located and coupled at an exterior or interior portion of the pouch wherein the user is able to insert the rolls of weights therein. The weight roll pockets are configured to receive and hold rolls of coins/pennies, magnets, washers, or other such items. The weight device further has a fluid containing device with a fluid inlet. The fluid containing device is attached to the strap portion and is able to receive and hold fluid filled by the user through the fluid inlet. The fluid containing device is generally located within the pouch, and the fluid inlet is accessible by the user through the securable opening to be able to insert fill the fluid therein. An audio unit is coupled to the strap portion wherein the audio unit is able to play and/or record information. A storage pocket is coupled to the strap portion wherein the storage pocket stores various items. A user grasping portion is coupled to the strap portion wherein the user grasping portion is able to be grasped by the user for using the weight device as a weapon. A securing device is coupled to the strap portion for securing the weight device to the user.
The above objects and advantages of the invention are also achieved by a user adjustable weight device that is worn by a user for being able to apply weight to the user wherein the weight device has a strap portion, weight roll pockets, and a fluid containing device. The strap portion is able to be worn by at least one body part of the user. The weight roll pockets are attached to the strap portion. The weight roll pockets are able to receive and hold rolls of weights that are inserted by the user. The fluid containing device has a fluid inlet. The fluid containing device is attached to the strap portion, and the fluid containing device is able to receive and hold fluid filled by the user through the fluid inlet. The weight device may have an audio unit and/or a storage pocket and/or a user grasping portion.
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Lin Steven
Mulcahy John
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