BRPI0815870A2 - exercise device attached to a structure - Google Patents

Abstract

EXERCISE DEVICE FIXED TO A STRUCTURE. an exercise device is described that has many advantageous features, including the ability to provide a combination of handles for the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. The exercise device includes a mechanism that allows a limited range of longitudinal movement for an elongated member that has handles. The mechanism allows the user to balance himself when exercising, and provides support resulting from excessive movement of the exercise device.

Description

EXERCISE FIXED TO A STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to an exercise device, and in particular to an exercise device having a non-elastic belt that can move within a limited range.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Resistance exercise devices allow a user to exercise by conferring a resistance to the movement of a user's arms, legs or torso. Thus, for example, such devices allow a user to exercise by working one muscle in contrast to another, or working in contrast to the weight of the user, conferring a resistance to movement of a user's arms, legs or torso.

Resistance exercise devices typically include elastic bands or non-elastic straps.

Resistance exercise devices feature elastic bands that typically restrict the movement of a user's arms and / or legs, or movement between the user and a support structure. Tensile exercise devices typically limit the utility that results from their strength characteristics, which depend on the length and elasticity of the elastic band. Due to differences in height, weight or strength of different users, it may not be possible to use one device for a variety of exercises or for different users to use the device for the same exercise. Elastic resistance exercise devices typically offer resistance that is inconsistent and increases with increasing displacement, and which tends to respond sharply when released.

Resistance exercise devices having non-elastic straps are typically attachable to a structure such as, for example, a door. Although devices with non-elastic straps do not present many of the problems of those with elastic straps, they are generally useful for a limited number of exercises.

There is a need for a resistance exercise device that can be used for a complete exercise for any user, including adjustments that allow for a wide range of positions and exercises and that provide resistance to the user's movement in a useful way. for the exercise.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing an exercise device allowing a limited range of longitudinal movement. For example, certain embodiments described herein include an exercise device that interacts with a fastener to allow limited movement of the exercise device.

In certain embodiments, an exercise device including a non-elastic elongate member supported by a fastener that can be attached to a frame is shown. The exercise device includes a non-elastic elongate member having handles, a fastener that can be attached to a frame, a support for the non-elastic elongate member, and devices for limiting the range of positions at which the fastener supports the elongate member.

In certain other embodiments, an exercise device can be attached to a structure. The exercise device includes a non-elastic elongate member having handles, a fixable that can be attached to a frame, a non-elastic elongate member support and a limiter including at least one loop attached to the elongate member.

In certain other embodiments, an exercise device can be attached to a structure. The exercise device includes a non-elastic elongate member having handles, a fixative that can be attached to the frame and a friction support for the non-elastic elongate member. The non-elastic elongate member includes a closed loop, and wherein the friction support passes through the closed loop to limit the range of the non-elastic elongate member in the support.

These features, together with various provisions and ancillary features, will be apparent to those skilled in the art with the following detailed description, and are obtained by the exercise device of the present invention, and embodiments thereof are shown with reference to the accompanying drawings only. by way of example, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIGURE 1 is a schematic front view of a first embodiment of an exercise device secured between a door and a door jamb;

FIGURE 2 is a partial schematic sectional view 2- 2 of FIGURE 1 showing the exercise device fixed between a door and a door jamb;

FIGURE 3 is an illustration of a user performing a high series exercise by performing the exercise of FIGURE 1;

FIGURE 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an exercise device;

FIGURES 5A and 5B are views of a first embodiment of an exercise device attachment of FIGURE 4, where FIGURE 5A is a perspective view, and FIGURE 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B;

FIGURE 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member of the embodiment shown in FIGURE 4 showing two stretching mechanisms and two handgrips;

FIGURE 7 is a perspective view showing details of the handle and elongation mechanism of the embodiment of FIGURE 4;

FIGURE 8 is a sectional view 8-8 of FIGURE 7 showing the hand grip;

FIGURE 9A is a perspective view showing details of the belt loops of the embodiment of FIGURE 4;

FIGURE 9B is a sectional view 9B-9B of FIGURE 9A showing details of the buckle and the attachment of the belt loops to the buckle;

FIGURE 10 is a schematic top view of an embodiment of an alternate elongate member having an elongation mechanism and two finger grips;

FIGURE 11 is a schematic sectional view 11-11 of the finger grip embodiment of FIGURE 10;

FIGURES 12A-12D are schematic drawings illustrating the use of the exercise device, where FIGURE 12A is the initial configuration, FIGURE 12B illustrates elongate limb elongation, also illustrated in FIGURES 12B 'and 12B ", FIGURE 12C shows applying force on the shorter leg of the elongate limb, and FIGURE 12D shows applying force on the handles during an exercise;

FIGURES 13A-13C are schematic drawings illustrating the use of the exercise device having different arm lengths, where FIGURE 13A is the initial configuration, FIGURE 13B shows the application of force to one of the pairs of legs, and FIGURE 13C shows the application of force to the handles during an exercise;

FIGURE 14A is a second embodiment of a fastener that may be used to secure the exercise device to a pole or parapet, and FIGURE 14B is a pole-mounted exercise device utilizing the alternative fastening embodiment of FIGURE 14A. ;

FIGURES 15A-15I illustrate poses of a user utilizing an embodiment of an exercise device to perform the exercises, wherein FIGURE. 15A is a reverse combination abdominal, FIGURE 15B is a single L-leg squat, FIGURE 15C is a gymnast inclination, FIGURE 15D is a knee combination abdominal, FIGURE 15E is a resting leg curl FIGURE 15F is a hip lift, FIGURE 15G is a front shoulder lift, FIGURE 15H is an abdominal, and FIGURE 151 is a triceps extension;

FIGURES 16A and 16B illustrate an embodiment of the one-handed exercise device, where FIGURE 16A shows the interlacing of the one-handed exercise straps, and FIGURE 16B illustrates the use of the exercise device for performing one-handed exercises. an elevated one-arm exercise series;

FIGURES 17A and 17B show an embodiment of a foot grip attachment attached to a handle of an exercise device, where FIG 17A illustrates the foot grip attachment secured by the user's toes, and FIG 17B illustrates a pair of foot grip accessories with an accessory on each of the exercise device's grip pairs and secured by the heel of the user's shoe;

FIGURES 18A, 18B, 18C and 18D show a first embodiment of the footrest attachment of FIGURES 17A-B, where FIGURE 18A is a perspective view of the footrest attachment; FIGURE 18B is a bottom view of the attachment. 18C is a side view of part of one of the handle fastener parts, and FIGURE 18D is a top view of part of one of the handle attachment fasteners;

FIGURES 19A, 19B and 19C show an embodiment of a finger grip accessory as fixed to an exercise device handle, where FIGURE 19A illustrates a finger placed on one loop, FIGURE 19B illustrates a finger placed on each one of the two loops, and FIGURE 19C shows two fingers placed on each of the two loops; FIGURES 20A, 20B and 20C show an embodiment of the finger grip accessory of FIGURES 19A-C, where FIGURE 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip accessory, FIGURE 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the handle attachment. for fingers, and FIGURE 20C is a sectional side view 20C-20C of the finger grip accessory;

FIGURES 2IA, 21B and 21C show an embodiment of an accessory grip as attached to an exercise device grip, where FIGURE 21A illustrates a three-wire hand grip, FIGURE 21B illustrates a two-wire hand grip and FIGURE 2IC illustrates a hand grip of a cable;

FIGURES 22A, 22B, 22C and 22D show an embodiment of the grip accessory of FIGURES 21A-C, where FIGURE 22A is a perspective view of the grip accessory, FIGURE 22B is a top view of the grip accessory, FIGURE 22C is a bottom view of the accessory handle, and FIGURE 22D is a sectional side view 22D-22D of FIGURE 22C;

FIGURE 23 shows a third embodiment of a fastener;

FIGURE 24 illustrates the use of the fastener of FIGURE 23 to secure an exercise device to a tree;

FIGURES 25 and 26 show an embodiment of a bracket for holding an exercise device by a first enlarged end of a fastener, where FIGURE 25 is a perspective front view of a bracket for mounting an exercise device, and FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of the bracket to secure the exercise device;

FIGURE 27 is a view in. perspective of a first embodiment of the handle in combination;

FIGURE 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the handle in combination;

FIGURE 29 is a perspective view of an exercise device including a fourth embodiment of a fastener and a second embodiment of an elongate member;

The figure. 30 is a perspective view of an exercise device including a fifth embodiment of a fastener;

31 is a perspective view of an exercise device including a sixth embodiment of a fastener;

32A-32C are views of an embodiment of a support for the exercise device of FIG. 31, where FIG. 32A is a perspective view showing the support connected to a ring, FIG. 32B is a perspective view of the support. unfolded, and FIGURE 32C is an end view of the holder ready to receive a ring;

FIGURE 33 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a fastener in combination;

FIGURES 34A and 34B are a side view and a top view, respectively, of an embodiment of a fastener support;

FIGURE 35 is a side view of a fastener holder use of FIGURES 34A and 34B;

36A is a perspective view of a limited motion exercise device and includes a fourth embodiment of a fastener and a third embodiment of an elongate member;

36B is a sectional view 36B-36B of FIG. 36A showing a cross section of the motion limiting mechanism;

FIG. 36C is a sectional view 36B-36B of FIG. 36A showing a cross section of the motion limiting mechanism with the elongate member in an extreme position;

37 is a perspective view of a limited motion exercise device and includes a combination fastener and a third embodiment of an elongate member;

FIGURE 38 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the handle in combination; and

FIGURES 39A and 39B are perspective views of the handle in combination of FIGURE 38 with the hand grip in an upper and lower position, respectively.

Reference symbols are used in the figures to indicate certain components, aspects or features shown, wherein reference symbols common to more than one figure indicate the similar components, aspects or features shown.

WAY (S) TO PRACTICE THE INVENTION

For the purpose of comparing various embodiments with the prior art, certain aspects and advantages of such embodiments are described herein, where appropriate. Of course, it should be understood that not necessarily all such aspects or advantages may be obtained according to any particular embodiment. Modifications and variations may be made by the skilled person without departing from the character and scope of the invention, including but not limited to: the use of non-elastic members, which are described herein as round belts, which are round. or have some other form of cross section, and / or which are formed of two or more members joined together by stitching or adhesive; or the use of different mechanisms for adjusting the length of the non-elastic member that is known in the art, including, but not limited to, buckles, hooks, or winding of the non-elastic member to a rigid member. Further, any one or more features of any embodiment may be combined with any one or other features of any other embodiment, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Shown herein is a non-elastic exercise device that is supported, or can be easily attached to a support structure, and allows a user to perform a large number of exercises by easily adjusting the length of the device and thereafter balancing on the device while the user's weight is transferred to the device. Several features will now be illustrated with reference to FIGURES 1-3. FIGURE 1 is a schematic front view of a first embodiment of the exercise device 100 that is fixed at a point A between a door Deo doorstop J. FIGURE 2 is a partial sectional view 2-2 of FIGURE 1 taken through door D and showing the exercise device 100 in profile, and FIGURE 3 is an illustration of a user U exercising with the exercise device of FIGURE 1.

Exercise device 100 includes a fastener 110 and an elongate member 120 having a pair of arms 122, indicated as a first arm 122a and a second arm 122b, on either side of the fastener, as shown schematically in FIGURES 1 and 2. A pair of handles 123 are provided, with one of them positioned at each end 121 of each arm 122, specifically the first arm 122a has a first handle 123a, and the second arm 122b has a second handle 123b. The elongate member 120 is substantially non-elastic and flexible with a length S between the pair of handles 123, and includes a belt or cable or other non-elastic, flexible member, and an elongation mechanism 135 that permits increasing or decreasing the length S as indicated by the double headed arrow AS.

As used herein, the noun "handle" encompasses any device that is intertwined with part of the human body, that is, it can be connected in such a way that a person can transfer a force to the handle, preferably a force equal to one part or more. the entire weight of the person, and the verb "to arrest", when used herein, refers to the action of interlacing the device with a body part. When used in an exercise device, a handle is attached to other elements that allow force to be transferred to another object, including, but not limited to, a stationary support, a device that can store or release energy, such as like an elastic cord or a spring, or another body part. The handles include devices that may be surrounded by a body part, for example, a loop or flexible hook, or that a body part may surround, for example, an elongate member that fits within the hand grip. In this context, a member that can be arrested, or is arrested, is one that can surround a body part or can be surrounded by a body part, and has a size and configuration that allows the transfer of forces from the user to the body. catch. A "hand grip" is the handle that is sized to hold the hand, a "foot grip" is the handle that is sized to hold the feet, and a "finger grip" is the handle that is sized to hold the foot. to one or more fingers.

The fastener 110 has a support for the elongate member 120 which allows a certain proportion of movement.

Specifically, the interaction between the fastener 110 and the elongate member 120 allows the elongate member to be positioned longitudinally relative to the fastener, and may also impart resistance to movement of the elongate member along the fastener.

Preferably the strength is sufficient such that under certain circumstances the support prevents movement of the elongate member 120 along the fastener 110, even where there is a mismatch of forces at the ends of the elongate member. Thus, the exercise device 100 may be used for a variety of exercises by changing the length of the elongate limb 120, for example, and also provides an exercise device that can provide support to the user while exercising.

One type of carrier is referred to herein without limitation as a "friction carrier". The fasteners providing the friction support include, but are not limited to, an element or part of an element that can support the elongate member 120 during exercise, and over which the elongate member may slide. The resistance to movement of the elongate member 120 on the fastener 110 may be determined in part by the frictional resistance of the elongate member sliding on the fastener. In various embodiments of the methods of using the exercise device 100, the elongate member 120 slides along the fastener 110 while a user positions himself. During exercise, a slight mismatch in the traction forces on the handles is combined with the static friction of the friction bracket, and the handles do not move during the exercise. That is, the static friction between the elongate member 120 and the fastener 110 generated by the friction support is sufficient to allow exercises in which the elongate member 120 does not slide through the fastener 110 during the exercise. Friction bearing devices include elements or parts of elements which are part of or attached to a fastener and which may support an elongate member (which may, for example, include handles) and which may allow the elongate member to slide through the holder. support fixative and provide frictional resistance to movement of the elongated limb during exercise.

Fastener 110 is used to provide a fixed attachment point for exercise device 100 and to support a user's weight as it is applied to arms 122, as indicated by arrow F in FIGURE 2 and shown in FIGURE 3. As shown in FIG. shown in FIGURE 2, the fastener 110 is adapted for positioning the exercise device 100 in a door and for supporting the elongate member 120 having an enlarged portion 111, a portion 113 which may be a strap or cable, and a approximately triangular shaped loop 115 for slidably supporting the elongate member. With the enlarged portion 111 on the opposite side of the door D of the elongate member 120, the fastener 110 supports the weight of a user while the handles 123 are pulled.

In addition, the fastener 110 checks the relative length positioning of the arms 122 as shown in FIGURE. 1 by the double-headed arrow C. Thus, the overall length of the elongate member 120 and the distribution of that length between each of the arms 122 can be easily adjusted by the elongation mechanism 135 and by pulling the ends of the elongate member. FIGURE 2 shows the arms 122, and each has a length L.

When supported by a frame such as a door D (as shown, for example, in FIGURES 1-3) or a rail, post or other support member (as shown, for example, in FIGURES 14B and 26), The exercise device of the invention features a pair of handles for a user to exercise versus their weight according to the user's position relative to the device, and allows to easily adjust the length of the device. As described below, the device of the invention may be used for exercise in any of a large number of orientations according to the selected adjustable length and according to the location and manner in which the user is in relation to the exercise device. Exercises. In general, a user adjusts the exercise device to a desired length, stands on the floor near the exercise device, rests part of his body weight on the exercise device with his hands or feet, and exercises by moving the exercise device. your body with your weight supported by the floor and the exercise device. Examples of floor and exercise support include, but are not limited to, standing on one or both legs, lying up or down, kneeling, or resting your hands on the floor, with the exercise device supporting the weight by hand or foot as appropriate.

In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the elongate member 120 does not include an elongation mechanism 135. In this embodiment, the elongate member 120 is thus substantially non-elastic and has a fixed length S between the pair of handles 123.

Referring to FIGURE 3, a user U is shown in one of many exercise positions, particularly in an elevated series exercise, holding the pair of handles 123 with the user's hands and the user's feet placed at a horizontal distance. X of clamping point A. When fixed to a door, it is preferable that clamping point A is on the inner side of the door (ie, the door opens in the opposite direction of user U) so that jamb J can support the User weight. User U is shown inclined with respect to the anchor point A and has a fraction of its weight supported by device 100. It is evident that user U can vary the amount of weight supported, and thus the resistance of exercise device 100, by adjusting its position relative to anchor point A (distance X) and arm length 122 (length L). User U of FIGURE 3 performs an elevated series exercise by moving his body in an E direction toward and away from the anchor point. It should be noted that other exercises are also possible with the user in this position, with the user moving in other directions with the user's weight supported by the floor and the exercise device 100.

Several embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. Such embodiments should be illustrative and not limiting the scope of the claims. FIGURES 4-9 are various views of a second embodiment of an exercise device 400. And with reference first to FIGURE 4, a perspective view of the exercise device 400 is shown including a first embodiment of a fastener 410 and a limb. 420. Exercise device 400, fastener 410, and elongate member 420 are generally similar to exercise device 100, fastener 110, and elongate member 120, respectively, except as further detailed below. When possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in Figures 1-9.

Fastener 410 includes a flexible non-elastic strap 413 having a first enlarged end 411 that is wider than the strap, and a second loop forming end 415. The elongate member 420 passes through loop 415, defining a pair of arms 422, indicated as arms 422a and 422b. Each arm 422 has a respective end 421, which are shown as ends 421a and 421b, each forming a loop 425, shown as loops 425a and 425b, to support a pair of handles 423, shown as handles 423a and 423b. The elongate member 420 also includes a pair of elongation devices or buckles 435 shown as buckles 435a and 435b at either end of a center belt 429. One or both buckles 435 provides for length adjustment of elongate member 420. Specifically, belt 429 has a pair of ends 431, indicated as 431a and 431b, which pass through rings 435a and 435b, respectively. As described below, the elongate member 420 is substantially inelastic, wherein the length of the elongate member is adjustable by the action of one or both pairs of buckles 435.

FIGURES 4, 5A and 5B show various views of the fastener 410, where FIGURE 5A is a perspective view of the fastener and FIGURE 5B is a sectional view 5B-5B of the fastener. As noted above, fastener 410 includes a flexible non-elastic belt 413. In one embodiment, most of the length of fastener 410 and elongate member 420 are formed of materials including, but not limited to, belts. of a fabric of natural or synthetic material that has sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a device user. Fabric materials include, but are not limited to, one or more nylon, polypropylene or other polymer fibers.

It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together. In one embodiment, the length of the belt 413 is from 6 to 18 inches. In another embodiment, the length of the belt 413 is approximately 12 inches.

Strap 413 has a first enlarged end 411 that is wider than the strap, and a second end 417 that is fixed to the strap to form a loop 415. As shown in FIGURE 5B, strap 413 has an end 502. which forms the core of the first end 411. Since one of the intended uses of fastener 410 is to secure the exercise device 400 between a door and an anvil, it is preferable that the end 411 includes materials that are soft enough to prevent damage to a wooden door or a door jamb and strong enough to withstand the weight of a user. A soft and sturdy embodiment is shown in FIGURE 5B. Specifically, the belt end 502 is partially surrounded by a recessed housing 505 and a cushion 507 covering the belt end and housing. The end of the strap 502 may further be secured within the end 411 by gluing and sewing the end of the strap to the housing 505 and the cushion 507, and by closing the cushion with one or more seams 509. The strap 413 passes through the first end 411 through notch 504 in housing 505 and through a notch 501 in pad 507. In one embodiment, first end 411 is approximately 3.5 "by 2.5" and is oriented approximately perpendicular to belt 413. In another embodiment, the compartment 505 is made of a high density, closed cell foam and the cushion 507 is made of felt and includes the seams 503. Alternatively, a second belt or part of another material may be sewn, glued or otherwise secured. to end of belt 413 to form end 502. In another alternative embodiment, housing 505 may include another rigid member, such as a metal or hard plastic plate , to increase the stiffness of the belt end 411.

The elongate member 420 is shown in more detail in FIGURES 6-9, where FIGURE 6 is a schematic top view of the elongate member, FIGURE 7 is a perspective view of a pair of grips 423 and the corresponding pair of buckles 435. FIGURE 8 is a sectional view 8-8 of one of the pair of grips 421, and FIGURE 9A is a perspective view showing details of one of the pair of buckles and adjacent belt 429. As shown in FIGURE 6, elongate member 420 is length S, and includes two non-elastic belt parts 427, denoted 427a and 427b, a belt 429 and pair of buckles 435 for adjusting length S. The elongate member part 420 of each end of the nearest buckle has a fixed length - that is, each of the two parts of one of the end pairs 421 of a corresponding pair of buckles 435 has a fixed length. In one embodiment, the length S is adjustable to a length that allows for a wide range of exercises. Thus, for example, and without limitation, length S may have a length ranging from approximately 6 feet to 12 feet. In another embodiment, the elongate member 420 is approximately 1.5 "wide. When used for exercise, belts 429 and loop 415 may slide along elongate member 420 along fastener 410 while providing sufficient friction such that there may be some mismatch in forces at both ends 421 without the elongate member sliding through the fastener while a user exercises.

Details of one of the end pairs 421, including belt 429 and handle 423 and including buckle 435 are shown in FIGURES 7, 9A and 9B. The buckle 435 is a cam buckle, and the design and use thereof is well known in the art. The buckle 435 is attached to the strap 427, and thus the length of each end 421 is not adjustable. Buckle 435 also slidably receives and secures belt 429, allowing for length S adjustment.

The buckle 435 has a frame 709, a first belt bar 705, a second belt bar 707 and a user movable cam 711. The first belt bar 705 holds a belt loop 427 which is preferably secured by seams 703. Alternatively , the strap 427 may be secured to the bar 705 by a second member, such as another loop strap or a piece of plastic or metal that forms a loop over the bar 705 and provides a position for the strap 427. The strap 427 has an opposite end that is joined with seams 701 to form a loop 425 for securing handle 423 as described below. Second belt bar 707 and cam 711 support belt 429. It should be understood that the use of seams as described herein for securing parts of the belt may also be accomplished through the use of other fastening methods such as bonding or melting of the belt parts together.

Cam 711 is a spring loaded such that it normally holds a belt 429, and that under the action of a user, by pushing or pulling the cam, the cam is moved to allow the belt to move. The distance between cam 711 and bar 707 is adjusted by the user and by a spring within buckle 435 by pushing cam 711, allowing belt 429 to slide between cam 711 and bar 707. Thus, length S can be be adjusted by user-activated cam 711 of buckle 435.

Handle 423 is shown in more detail in the sectional view of FIGURE 8. Handle 423 is generally tubular in shape, with an outer casing 801 and an inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. The casing 801 has a length and an outer diameter that allows A hand easily grasps the handle 423, and is made of a material that allows a user to grip while exercising. In one embodiment, the cover material 801 is a high density foam. Part 803 provides strength of handle 423 and may be formed of a length and diameter of plastic or other rigid material to match the size of the cover 801 and to provide space for a loop 425 to pass through the center of part 803. In one embodiment, part 803 is made of a rigid and lightweight material, such as a PVC pipe.

A free end pair 431 is shown in more detail in FIGURE 9A. Each end 431 is preferably folded back and held in place, for example by a seam 901, to form an easily manipulated end. The elongate member 420 also includes a plurality of dowels shown as dowels 903, 905a and 905b which twice surround belt 429 to prevent ends 431 from moving.

Specifically, the dowels 903 and 905 are placed between the buckles 435, the ends 431 and the belt 429. Thus, the dowels 903 and 905 prevent the belt portion 429 of a buckle 435 and the corresponding end 431 from moving. elongate member 420 is moved. As shown in FIGURE 9A, a dowel 903 is fixed near end 431, while dowels 905 may be slid along the length of belt 429. FIGURE 9B is a sectional view 9B-9B of FIGURE 9A, showing details of cam buckle and dowel attachment 905b. In particular, FIGURE 9B shows a bar 907 extending over the buckle 435 and a strap 909 that is attached to the bar and dowel 905b. Belt 909 prevents the dowel 905b from sliding too far down on belt 429 while adjusting the length of the exercise device. It is preferable for the dowels 905b to be elastic so that they can easily move and secure the belt parts 429 together. ALTERNATIVE FIXER ACHIEVEMENTS

Several embodiments of the fastener are shown in FIGURES 14A, 14B, 23 to 26, and 29 to 32A-32C. Unless explicitly stated, any fasteners may be used to support any of the elongate members of the exercise device. In the following discussion, the fastener embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limiting. Thus, for example, and without limitation, the embodiments are of an exercise device that can be fixed to a door, to a post, rail, or jamb, to a hook mounted on a wall, or to a permanent wall mounting. or in an exercise structure, for example.

FIGURE 14A is a second embodiment of a fastener 1410 that may be used to secure the exercise device to a pole or parapet, and FIGURE 14B is an embodiment of an exercise device secured to a pole using the fastening embodiment. alternative of FIGURE 14A.

FIGURE 14A shows the alternative embodiment of fastener 1410, which includes an adjustable loop 1419 and a fastener loop 1415. As described below, fastener 1410 is an alternative fastener, and may for example have a fastener loop 1415 for receiving the elongate member 420 for performing an exercise device 1400. Alternatively, the fastener 1410 may support the elongate member 120 or any of the other elongate members described herein. Adjustable loop 1419 is formed by a flexible belt 1411 and a cam buckle 1412 as follows. Cam buckle 1412 may be, for example, cam buckle 435 shown in detail in FIGURE 9B. The flexible belt 1411 has a first free end 1414 which runs through the cam portion of the buckle 1412, for example when passing the belt between the second belt bar 707 and the movable cam 711 of the cam buckle 435. The flexible belt also has a second end 1418 which is secured to cam buckle 1412, for example, by forming loops between the second end and first belt bar 705 of meat buckle 435 and providing a seam 1416 covering the double thickness of belt 1411. Belt 1411 thereby traverses the buckle 1412 and forms an adjustable loop 1419 which may be enlarged or decreased by activating the meat buckle 1412 to release the belt 1411 by moving the belt through the cam buckle 1412 and releasing the meat. End 1414 is held against belt 1411 by a belt loop 1413. A fastener loop 1415 is joined to belt 1411 by seam 1417.

It is preferable that most lengths of fastener 1410 be formed of materials including, but not limited to, belts of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a wearer of the device. Fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of one or more of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It should be understood that alternative embodiments of a single length of flexible material include, but are not limited to, two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise.

FIGURE 14B shows the exercise device 1400 formed of a fastener 1410 and an elongate member 420. Adjustable loop 1419 of fastener 1410 is tightened over a post P, for example by placing the adjustable loop on top of the tightened post using the buckle. Alternatively, the strap 1411 may be removed from the cam buckle 1412, encased in post P, and then through the cam buckle 1412 and tightened. In either case, the end 1414 is pulled through the cam buckle 1412 and the adjustable loop 1419 and clamped to the post P hard enough to allow the exercise device 1400 to support a user's weight.

In addition to being attached to a pole, the fastener 1410 may be intended to support the exercise device 1400 on a railing, spine or other limb. Alternatively, the fastener may be attached to a carbine strap that is attached to a wall or other structure.

FIGURE 23 shows a third embodiment of a fastener 2300 including a flexible belt 2301 with a first end 2305 having a seamed loop 2307 and a second end 2303 having a ring 2304 secured within a seam-created loop. 2309, and FIGURE 24 illustrates the use of fastener 2300 to secure elongate member 420, which could also be elongate member 120, in a tree. In one embodiment, ring 2304 is a locking ring, such as a carbine loop. In another embodiment, ring 2304 is a handle ring. It is preferred that most belt lengths 2301 be made of materials which include, but are not limited to, the belts of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to withstand the weight of a wearer of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, fabrics made of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. FIGURE 24 shows an exercise device 2400 formed by a fastener 2300 and an elongate member 420. The strap 2301 is wound into a tree with the ring 2304 receiving the strap. Loop 2307 receives belt 429, allowing the user to exercise against a tree or other object small enough for belt 2301 to be wrapped around it.

FIGURES 25 and 26 show a bracket 2500 for securing a fastener, such as the first end 411 of fastener 410, where FIGURE 25 is a perspective front view of the bracket, and FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of the bracket for securing the device. of exercises. Bracket 2500 has a first flange 2503 with a mounting hole 2509 and a second flange 2505 with a mounting hole 2511 and a face 2507 extending from the first flange to the second flange and includes a notch 2515 extending to the face. of a face edge 2513 and includes a central notch 2517. In a preferred embodiment, the holder 2500 is formed of a single sheet metal sheet 2501, for example, which has a crease 2518 on the flange 2503, a crease 2523 on the flange 2505, and creases 2519 and 2521 between face 2507 and flanges 2503 and 2505, respectively. In one embodiment, the thickness of sheet 2501 is from 0.05 to 0.10 inches, or more preferably approximately 0.0625 inches, and creases 2518, 2519, 2521 and 2523 are placed such that face 2507 is parallel and separate from the flanges 2503 and 2505 by a distance D of approximately 1 to 2 inches, or in another embodiment of approximately 1.5 inches. Mounting holes 2509 and 2511 are, in one embodiment, between approximately 1/4 inch and approximately 1/2 inch in diameter, and in another embodiment approximately 3/8 inch in diameter.

FIGURE 26 illustrates the use of bracket 2500. Bracket 2500 is mounted on a wall W and held in place by a pair of screws 2601 through mounting holes 2509 and 2511. A portion of fastener 410 is shown in the dashed illustration on the side. 263, specifically the enlarged portion 411 and the flexible belt 413. The fastener 410 is placed in the holder 2500 as indicated by the arrow. Specifically, the belt 413 slides through the notch 2515 at the edge of the face 2513, with the enlarged portion between the holder 2500 and the wall W and the central notch 2517. The notch 2515 is sized to be large enough to. allow belt 413 to slide through the notch, but not so large to allow the enlarged portion 411 to pass through the notch. Use of bracket 2500 allows the exercise device 400 that has previously been shown to be otherwise mountable to a door frame to be mounted on any wall on which the bracket may be mounted.

Several embodiments feature a fastener for an exercise device formed of components that are removably attached. Thus, for example, embodiments include a fastener having a portion to be secured to a structure that is removably attached to a portion to support an elongate member. Thus, for example, and without limitation, any of the fasteners 110, 410 or 2300 may include interlocking or interlocking components. This may allow replacement or replacement of fastener components or the addition of additional components such as belts to lengthen the fastener.

FIGURE 29 is a perspective view of an exercise device 2900 including a fourth embodiment of retainer rod 2910 and a second embodiment of an elongate member 2920. Exercise device 2900, fastener 2910, and elongate member 2920 are generally similar. exercise devices 100 or 400, fasteners 110, 410 or 2300 and elongate members 120 or 420, respectively, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

Fastener 2910 includes a ring 2911 that passes through loop 415 to form an extension of fastener 410. Ring 2911 is a closed or closable loop of a material that can support an exercising user. Ring material 2911 may be a metal or plastic that is of sufficient strength to withstand an exercising user. An alternative embodiment of ring 2911 is any loop that can support elongate member 2920, and includes, but is not limited to, an open loop, a hook, a deforming ring (such as a handle ring) or having a movable part (such as in a locking ring) to allow opening or closing of the ring. FIGURE 29 illustrates, without limitation, an embodiment where ring 2911 is a ring 2913 having a spring-driven beam 2915. In another alternative embodiment, fastener 410, which does not necessarily include loop 415, includes one or more holes. which are preferably reinforced with metal through which ring 2911 may pass.

The elongate member 2920 includes a pair of buckles 2935, shown as buckles 2935a and 2935b. As shown in detail with respect to the buckle 2935a, the buckle 2935 includes a first ring 2931 and a second ring 2933 having a center bar 2932 and a tab 2936. Strap 427 is attached to rings 2931 and 2933, and strap 429. passes through ring 2931, around bar 2932, and through ring 2931. Buckle 2935a illustrates the buckle retaining belts 429 and 427. When belt 2936 is pulled to separate rings 2931 and 2933 as shown for By buckle 2935b, the length of the elongate member 2920 may be modified.

When configured for exercise, the fastener 410 may pass through a door stop as described above, and the belt 429 of the elongate member 2920 passes through the fastener ring 2911 of the fastener 2910.

FIGURE 30 is a perspective view of an exercise device 3000 including a fifth embodiment of a fastener 3010 and elongate member 292Ò. The 3000 exercise device is generally similar to the .100, 400, or 2900 exercise device, and the 3010 fastener is generally similar to the 2910 fastener, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

Fastener 3010 includes fastener 2300 and ring 2911, where the ring passes through loop 2307. Fastener 3010 may be used to secure exercise device 3000 to a bracket from a variety of ring brackets 2911 that secure the elongate member. 2920. In one embodiment, ring 2304 may be attached to a ring attached to a frame. In another embodiment, the strap 2301 may form a loop over a frame. Thus, for example, FIGURE 30 shows the ring 2304 positioned to arrange the strap 2301 on a loop 3001. The loop 3001 may, for example, be placed on a pole to secure the exercise device 3000.

FIGURE 31 is a perspective view of an exercise device 3100 including a sixth embodiment of a fastener 3110 and an elongate member 2920. The fastener 3110 includes a fastener 2910 and a support 3112. The 3100 exercise device is generally similar. to exercise devices 2900 or 3000, and the 3110 fastener is generally similar to the 2910 or 3,010 fasteners, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

Support 3112 has a first part 3111 for interacting with elongate member 2920 and a second part 3113 for connecting with fastener ring 2911. Fastener 2910 is described above with respect to the embodiment of FIGURE 29. In one embodiment, carrier material 3112 may include, but is not limited to, fabric of natural or synthetic material which is of sufficient strength to support the weight of a user of the device. Fabric materials include, but are not limited to, one or more of nylon, polypropylene or other polymeric fibers. It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together. In another embodiment, the elongate support material 3112 includes or is integrally formed of a metal or plastic. When configured for the exercises, the fastener 410 may pass through a door stop as described above, and the strap 429 of the elongate member 2920 passes through the first part 3111 of the holder 3112.

FIGURES 32A, 32B and 32C are views of an embodiment of bracket 3112, or a portion thereof, wherein FIGURE 32A is a perspective view of bracket 3112 and ring 2911, FIGURE 32B is a perspective view of bracket. unfolded, and FIGURE 32C is an end view of the holder ready to receive a ring. The bracket 3112 of FIGURES 32A, 32B and 32C is generally similar to the bracket of FIGURE 31, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

As shown in FIGURE 32A, bracket 3112 includes a belt 3205 that forms a first part 3111 and a second part 3113. The second part 3113 includes a first loop 3201 and a second loop 3203 that are formed on or attached to belt 3205. As shown in FIGURE 32B, loops 3201 and 3203 are at opposite ends of belt 3205 and are offset so that loops 3201 and 3203 are aligned when belt 3205 is bent to form second part 3113 as shown in FIGURE. 32C.

When assembled for the exercises, the strap 3205 is bent to align the loops 3201 and 3203, and the ring 2911 is placed through the aligned loops. Ring 2911 is also secured to fastener 410, which can be placed on a door jamb. The elongate member 2920 is placed in the second part 3111, and a user may exercise as described herein.

While exercise device 100, and more specifically exercise device 400, 2900, 3000, and 3100 have been described with respect to one particular embodiment, there are many alternative embodiments. Thus, for example, there are many embodiments that have a substantially non-elastic adjustable length belt-like member having an easily adjustable length and balance on both sides of the belt-like member on the fastener.

FIGURE 33 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a combination fastener 3300. Combination fastener 3300 may be generally similar to any of the preceding fasteners, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

The combination fastener 3300 includes a ring 2911, a first enlarged end 411, and a ring 2304, which are connected with a flexible material 3310. End 411 or ring 2304 may be attached to a frame, and ring 2911 may support an elongate member including, but not limited to, an elongate member 120 or other exercise device to be supported by a frame. Flexible material 3301 may be, for example, and without limitation, one or more fabrics as described above with reference to elongate member material 420 and may include joints as well as may be formed by stitching the material to itself (to form ties, for example) or adjacent parts.

In the embodiment of FIGURE 33, the flexible material includes a first belt 3301 and a second belt 3303. Belt 3301 includes an end and a loop 3307 that can hold ring 2911. Belt 3303 includes a loop 3305 that holds ring 2304 and a or more seams 3309 securing that belt to belt 3301.

Combination fastener 3300 is shown with an optional ring holder 3320, which is shown in more detail in FIGURES 34A and 34B, which are a side view and a top view, respectively, of one embodiment of the ring holder.

Support 3302 includes a strap 3401 which is held in place on strap 3303 by seams 3309. The parts between seams 3309 are sewn with seams 3403, forming a series of ring loops 3405 (shown as loops 3405a, 3405b and 3405c) .

FIGURE 35 is a side view of a use of the fastener holder of FIGURES 34A and 34B. Belt 3303 is wound on post P with ring 2304 placed on loop 3305 and ring loop 3405b. With the combination fastener 3300 in this configuration, an elongate member including, but not limited to, elongate member 120 may be attached to ring 2911.

Alternatively, ring 2304 may be attached directly to a frame, such as an eyebolt attached to a wall (not shown).

BAND EXERCISE DEVICE. LIMITED

Certain embodiments of the exercise device 100 include devices for limiting the range of positions at which elongate member 120 may be supported along fastener 110. For such devices, fastener 110 has a friction support for elongate member 120, provided that handles 123 are not pulled too far in either direction. When a maximum position is reached, the elongate member 120 and fastener 110 interact to prevent further movement of the handles and transfer the force of the handles directly to the fastener - that is, if the user pulls the fastener too far, the handle may no longer moving and the user's weight is completely transferred to the fastener. An exercise device that limits range of motion can have one or more benefits. Thus, for example, a limited range of motion may be useful as a safety feature when catching a user who accidentally releases a handle. It can also be useful as a training element as it limits the distance a user can move while exercising. It can also be used for exercises without handle movement - that is, exercises with the handles at a fixed distance from the fastener.

As an example of such devices, the elongate member 120 may include one or more devices ("limiters") that are attached or may be attached to the fastener 110 or the elongate member and that limits the movement of the elongate member within a certain range. . Limiters include, but are not limited to: a lock attached to the elongate member 120 and fastener 110 (where the lock can be sewn or attached to the elongate member and fastener); protrusions on the elongate member in two positions (including, for example, pieces of fabric or a ball), where protrusions may lock onto the fastener to prevent slippage beyond the protrusion position; and a dowel or belt attached to the elongate member and adapted to receive the fastener, such that the dowel or belt limits movement of the elongate member along the belt.

FIGURE 36A is a perspective view of an exercise device 3600 having an embodiment of a movement limiting device. Exercise device 3600 includes a third embodiment of an elongate member 3620. Exercise device 3600 may generally be similar to exercise device 100, or any of the other exercise devices described herein, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

The elongate member 3620 includes a motion limiting mechanism 3261. The mechanism 3261 allows a limited range of longitudinal movement of the elongated member 3620 relative to the fastener, which may be, for example, the fastener 110. In one embodiment, the limiter 3621 includes a pair of interlacing loops or rings, where one element of the pair is connected to the fastener and the other is connected to the elongate member. With interlacing loops or rings, the range of motion is limited by the circumference of the ring or the diameter of the ring. In one embodiment, mechanism 3621 allows ends 121 (indicated as ends 121a and 121b) to move within a range of several inches along fastener 110.

FIGURE 36B is a sectional view 36B-36B of FIGURE 36A showing a cross section of an embodiment of limiter 3621. limiter 3621 includes a loop 3622 formed by stitching the loop material on seam 3602 and securing the loop to the belt. 429 in a pair of seams 3601. Ring 2911 passes loop 3622. When fastener 2910 is supported by a door and a door knocker, the interaction between ring 2911 and loop 3622 allows ends 121a and 121b to snap together. only move forward and backward. The range of motion of ring 2911 along belt 429 is indicated in FIGURE 36B as length X. With ring 2911 positioned between seams 3601, the user's weight is transferred from both ends 121 to fastener 2910.

As an example of FIGURE 36C there is a sectional view 36B-36B of FIGURE 36A showing a cross section of the motion limiting mechanism with the elongate member in an extreme position. In this figure, end 121a is pulled, as indicated by the arrow, with ring 2911 against one side 3603 of loop 3622. With limiter 3621 in this configuration, the user cannot pull end 121a beyond fastener 2911. The limited range Longitudinal motion allows the user to perform the exercises described here, and supports the user who may have trouble maintaining balance on the device.

In one embodiment, the loop 3622 is formed of the fabric material described above with reference to the elongate member 420. The loop 3622 may, for example, and without limitation be formed of 1.5 inch tubular fabric of approximately 8 inches to 10 inches. inches long, and be secured with seams 3601 which are separated by approximately 3 inches longitudinally along the belt 429, resulting in a distance X of approximately 3.5 inches.

FIGURE 37 is a perspective view of an exercise device 3700 which has limited movement and includes the combination of fastener 3300, bracket 3112 and elongate member 3620. Exercise device 3700 may be generally similar to exercise device 100, or to any of the other exercise devices described herein except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

The combination clamp 3300 allows the 3700 exercise device to be attached to a door, a pole, an eye bolt or a variety of other supports. Support 3112 has a friction of flexible material and flexible material between the fastener and the elongate member 3620. The limiter 3621 allows the elongate member 3620 to move over a limited range of longitudinal motion as described above.

ALTERNATE PEGA ACHIEVEMENTS

The use of exercise device 100 is determined by the handles available to a user. The handles allow the user to grip them, as well as tight enough to support their weight, and include devices that can lock the user into a loop or hook while the user pulls the exercise device. In this context, a "lockable" part refers to the ability to wrap a surrounding body part and tighten that handle part, or to place a body part in a loop or handle hook so that the wearer can Pull the exercise device against you and keep the body part inside the handle.

Handles can be used to apply force to various parts of the body, including the neck, all or part of the hand, arms, legs, toes, or shoe heels. Various embodiments of the handles are described herein as handles which may be used, for example, and without limitation, by the hand, foot or fingers. The handles described herein may be integral with device 100 or, alternatively, fixed to, or attachable to, a pair of handles forming part of an exercise device, including, but not limited to, handles 123. "Attachment" is used herein to indicate a handle that can be attached to a handle on the exercise device 100. It should be understood that the scope of the present invention extends to integral information of the accessory handles on the exercise device 100.

The user can choose to exercise with the pair of handles that have the same or different attachments, or without a grip attachment. In addition, various embodiments of the exercise device include a handle securing portion for removably securing the handle of an exercise device, such as the exercise device 100 or any exercise device having two handles, and a portion that can be held by the hand, feet, toes or other parts of the body. The use of grip accessories allows a user to apply additional resistance to the hand or fingers when providing different types of hand or finger grips, and allows additional exercises to be performed, such as with the foot grip accessory. In addition, the pair of grips may be coupled as discussed with reference to FIGURES 16A and 16Β, allowing a user to exercise using a gripping accessory.

An alternative embodiment is shown in FIGURES 10 and 11, wherein FIGURE 10 is a schematic top view of an alternate elongate member 1020 having a cam buckle 435 as an elongation device and two finger grips 4001, and FIGURE 11. is a sectional view 11-11 of alternative finger grips. Use of a buckle 435 provides a lighter exercise device 400, but results in a shorter useable range of elongate limb lengths 1020. Finger grips 4001 include four 4101 finger holes and allow one or more muscles to be exercised. of the fingers.

An example of a grip accessory is footrest accessory 1700, which is illustrated in FIGURES 17A-17B as attached to handles 123 of exercise device 100. "Specifically, FIGURE 17A illustrates footrest accessory 1700 attached to the device. 100 and grasped by the toes Tf and FIGURE 17B illustrates a pair of footgear accessories, one on each of the pairs of grips 123, and each secured by a heel of the user's shoe H1 and H2. The foot attachment 1700 has a flexible loop 1710 and a grip portion 1720. It is preferred that the portion of the loop 1710 extending from the handle 123 is approximately 12 inches long to provide sufficient space for the heel or toes. With the foot grip accessory 1700 fixed in this manner, the toes (FIG. 17A) or the heel of the shoe (FIG. 17B) may be placed on the loop 1710, and a force may be exerted by the feet. against exercise device 100.

It is preferable that most of the foot grip accessory 1700 be formed of materials which include, but are not limited to, straps of a fabric of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of a wearer of the device. Preferred fabrics include, but are not limited to, polymeric fiber fabrics made of, for example, nylon or polypropylene or some other polymeric fiber. It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively comprise two or more parts which are sewn, glued or otherwise joined together.

In a first embodiment of the footrest attachment 1700, the flexible loop 1710 is removably attached as discussed below to one of the pairs of handles 123. A specific embodiment of the footrest attachment 1700 is illustrated in the FIGURES. 18A-D, where FIGURE 18A is a perspective view of the footrest accessory, FIGURE 18B is a bottom view of the footrest accessory, FIGURE 18C is a side view of part of one of the attachment fasteners and the FIGURE 18D is a top view of part of one of the handle attachment fasteners. As shown in FIGURES 18A and 18B, footrest 1700 is formed of three straps: a loop strap 1801 and two fastening straps 1803. With the three straps attached as described below, the loop strap 1801 forms a loop 1710 and the two securing straps 1803 form a securing part of the handle 1720.

The loop strap 1801 is formed by a length of straps having ends that are joined to form a loop.

Loop strap 1801 is preferably of 20 inch long and 1.5 inch wide polymeric fiber fabric. In the preferred embodiment, the loop includes two triangular-shaped stitched double parts 1815, one of which is joined to the two ends of the loop belt 1801. Each of the two handle securing straps 1803 is formed by a length of straps having a first end 1807 with a first fastening surface 1809 and a second end 1811 with a second fastening surface 1813. Fastening belts 1803 are preferably of polymeric fiber fabric.

In one embodiment, the 1803 belts have a length of 7.5 inches and a width of 1.5 inches. The attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813, in one embodiment, are secured to the loop strap 1801 by a double seam 1817, and the handle fastening straps 1803 are preferably joined midway between the ends 1807 and 1811 to the loop strap by a double stitching 1805.

Each fastener strap 1803 includes fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on opposite sides of the strap. In one embodiment, the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 are matched surfaces, such as the combining hook and loop surfaces of a hook and loop fastening system, such as the brand hook and loop handles. VELCRO®. In one embodiment, each mounting surface 1809 and 1813 is approximately 2 inches by 1.25 inches. The 1700 foot grip attachment is removably attached and is used as follows. The handle securing portion 1720 of the footrest attachment 1700 is removably attached to one of the pairs of handles 123, wrapping the length of each strap 1803 on the handle 123a and contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each strap. 1803. The seam 1815 allows the loop 1710 to open without twisting and forms a secure strap for securing the feet.

Another example of a grip attachment is the finger grip accessory 1900, which is illustrated in FIGURES 19A-19C with three different exercises when attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. The finger grip accessory 1900 has bows 1910 adapted to receive and is secured by the thumb and one or more fingers and a grip portion 1920 to secure the attachment to the handle of an exercise device. The handle securing portion 1920 is removably attached to a pair of handles 123. In one embodiment, there are two loops 1910: a first loop 1910a, and a second loop 1910b. With the finger grip attachment 1900 fixed in this manner, a finger F1 may be placed in one of the loops, for example in the first loop 1910a, as shown in FIGURE 19A, a finger F1 may be placed in the first loop and a finger F2 may be placed on the second loop 1910b, as shown in FIGURE 19B, or the two fingers, F1 and F2, may be placed on the first loop and a finger F3 and a finger F4 may be placed on the second loop, as shown in FIG. FIGURE 19C.

In one embodiment, each pair of grips 123 is provided with a finger grip attachment 1900. With the finger or fingers thus placed on at least one of the loops 1910, a force may be exerted by pulling against the gripping device. 100. The 1900 finger grip accessory has similar functionality to the 4001 finger grips.

A specific embodiment of the finger grip attachment 1900 is illustrated in FIGURES 20A-C, where FIGURE 20A is a perspective view of the finger grip attachment, FIGURE 20B is a top view 20B-20B of the finger grip attachment and FIGURE 20C is a sectional side view 20C-20C of the finger grip attachment. The finger grip attachment 1900 includes two ties 1910, the first tie 1910a and the second tie 1910b, and the fastener part 1920 includes three parts 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. More specifically, the finger grip attachment 1900 is comprised of five straps: a 2001 tie strap, three 18033 tie straps and a 2003 reinforcement strap. With the five straps attached as described below, the tie strap 2001 it forms a first loop 1910a and a second loop 1910b, which may receive one or more fingers, and each of the three fastening straps 1803 forms a securing portion of the handle 1920a, 1920b and 1920c. It is preferred that most finger grip accessories 1900 be formed of the same materials as foot grip accessory 1700.

In one embodiment, loop strap 2001 is constructed of a polymeric fiber fabric having a length of 21.5 inches and a width of 1 inch, and the reinforcing strip 2003 is a polymeric fiber fabric that has a 2 inch length and 1 inch width. The finger grip attachment 1900 is assembled by three 2007 seams and each is made to one of the three fastening straps 1803 and to the loop 2001 and the reinforcing belt 2003. In a preferred embodiment, the 2007 seam is made to the parts. double stitched. As shown in FIGURES 20A and 20C, a portion of loop belt 2001 projects between each of the three fastener straps 1803 to form loops 1910a and 1910b. It is preferable that loops 1910a and 1910b are formed by the lengths of loop belt 1901 which are approximately 8 inches. Loop strap 2001 preferably extends from the length of reinforcement strap 2003, with two loops 1910a and 1910b between adjacent fastening straps 1803. Finger grip attachment 1900 is removably attached and is used as follows. The grip portion 1920 of the finger grip attachment 1900 is removably attached to a pair of handles 123 by contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 with each strap 1803. With the finger grip attachment 1900 thus secured, a finger may be placed on one of the loops, for example on loop 1910a as shown in FIGURE 20A, one finger may be placed on each of loops 1910a and 1910b as shown in FIGURE 20B, or two fingers may be placed on each of loops 1910a and 1910b as shown in FIGURE 20C. With the finger or fingers thus placed on at least one of the 1910 loops, a force can be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100.

A third example of a grip attachment is the grip attachment 2100, which is illustrated in FIGURES 21A-21C attached to the handles 123 of the exercise device 100. The grip accessory 2100 has several handles 2110 that can be secured in different combinations, as explained below, and a grip portion 2120. In general, the number of cables 2110 may be from one to five or more, where four is the number in one embodiment, and each cable has the same diameter and length. In one embodiment, the cables 2110 have a clip-on length that is large enough for a human hand, for example, a length of 4 inches to 6 inches, and where there is sufficient additional length to allow the user to pass their length. between the cables as illustrated in FIGURES 21A-21C. In one embodiment, the handle attachment 2100 has four cables, indicated as a first cable 2110a, a second cable 2110b, a third cable 2110c, and a fourth cable 2110d. Cables can be attached to almost any combination so that a user can attach any number of cables from one cable to all 4 cables. FIGURE 2IA illustrates a hand H holding three cables, for example, the first cable 2110a, the second cable 2110b and the third cable 2110c, FIGURE 21B illustrates a hand holding two cables, for example, the first and second cables, and FIGURE 21C illustrates a hand holding a cable, for example, the first cable.

The handle securing part 2120 is removably attached as discussed below to one of the pairs of handles 123. With the handle attachment 2100 fixed in this manner, between one and all cables 2110 can be secured, and a force may be exerted by pulling the exercise device 100. In one embodiment, each of the pairs of handles 123 is provided with a handle attachment 2100.

An embodiment of the grip attachment 2100 is illustrated in FIGURES 22A-D, where FIGURE 22A is a perspective view of the grip attachment, FIGURE 22B is a top view of the grip attachment, FIGURE 22C is a bottom view of the attachment. handle attachment, and FIGURE 22D is a sectional side view 22D-22D of FIGURE 22C. The handle attachment 2100 is comprised of four belts, specifically a reinforcing belt 2205, a front belt 2207, two securing belts 1803 and two cables 2201 and 2203. The cables 2110 are formed by two longer cables 2201 and 2203, and the The securing part of the handle 2120 is formed by the belts 2205, 2207 and 1803.

The two straps 1803 forming the grip portion of the handle 2120 are secured in their respective central portions between the ends of the reinforcing belt 2205 and the front belt 2207. The four cables 2110a-d are formed from the longer cables 2201 and 2203. Specifically as shown in FIGURE 22B, cables 2201 and 2203 are side by side and are folded in half. Each cable forms a loop 2213 near half of cables 2201 and 2203, with both cables tied together by lashing 2211 to form a loop 2213 and with the four ends of cables 2201 and 2203 tied at lashing 2209. In the sectional view of FIGURE 22D , cable 2203 is shown with a first end 2213 and a second end 2217 joined together by lashing 2209, and a central portion 2215 forming a loop 2213 over belt 2207. Each cable 2201 and 2203 is folded in half, and thus each cable forms two cables between the lashings 2209 and 2211. Specifically, cable 2201 forms cables 2210a and 2210b, and cable 2203 forms cables 2210c and 2210d.

In one embodiment, belts 2205 and 2207 are of polymeric fiber fabrics, reinforcement belt 2205 has a length of 5 inches and a width of 1 inch, and front belt 2207 preferably has a length of 6 inches and a width of 1 inch. Cables 2201 and 2203 are, in one embodiment, cotton cables having. a length of about 20 inches to about 30 inches and, in another embodiment, have a length of about 22 inches to about 26 inches. However, in another embodiment, the length is approximately 24 inches. In one embodiment, cables 2201 and 2203 have a diameter that is preferably from 1/2 inch to 1 inch or, in another embodiment, approximately 3/4 inch. The joints between the belts 2205 and 2207 and the fastening belts 1803 preferably have a double seam. The resulting handle attachment 2100 has four handles approximately 10 inches in length that can be secured, providing sufficient clearance for a human hand to pass between handle handles 2110.

The handle attachment 2100 is removably attached and is used as follows. The grip portion 2120 is removably attached to one of the pairs of grips 123 by contacting the gripping surfaces 1809 and 1813 with each strap 1803. With the finger gripping attachment 2100 secured: thus one, two, three or all four 2110a-d cables can be secured by hand. For example, FIGURE 21A illustrates cables 2110a, 2110b, and 2110c held by a user, FIGURE 21B illustrates cables 2110a and 2110b held by a user, and FIGURE 21C illustrates cable 2110a held by a user. With the 2110 cables attached in this manner, a force can be exerted by the user against the exercise device 100.

FIGURE 27 is a perspective view of a handle that can be used as both a hand grip and a foot grip, and which is indicated herein without limitation as a "combination" handle 2700. Handle 2700 may be generally similar. handles or accessory handles of exercise device 100, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

In general, the combination handle 2700 includes two handle elements, which may be at one end or both ends of the exercise devices described herein, including, but not limited to, the exercise device 100. or 400. Thus, for example, the combination handle 2700 may be at both ends 121, both ends 421, or at one end 421a or 421b. In the embodiment of FIGURE 27, handle 2700 includes a hand grip 423a supported by loop 425a of belt 427a. Specifically, the belt material 427a continues through loop 425a and is secured to the belt by seam 2711. Handle 2700 further includes a loop 2710 supported by end 421a.

In one embodiment, the loop 2710 is a belt formed by one or more non-elastic parts that are joined to form a continuous loop part 83, and the loop is thereby integrally secured to the handgrip 423. Thus, for example, the handgrip 423a has a first end 423a-l and 423a-2 which corresponds to a first end 803-1 and a second end 803-2, respectively, of the inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. In one embodiment, loop 2710 is It is formed by one or more pieces of fabric with the ends sewn together to form a single loop portion 803, resulting in a loop portion hanging below the handgrip.

FIGURE 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combination handle 2800 which may be generally similar to handle 2700, except as explicitly detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numbers in the figures.

Combination handle 2800 includes a flexible loop 2810 that includes a strap 2811 having an end 2812, and a length adjusting mechanism 2813. The strap 2811 passes through tubular portion 803 and the length adjusting mechanism 2813 allows size loop 2810 is adjusted by moving end 2812 through the mechanism. The mechanism 2813 may be, for example, a meat buckle, as illustrated, or a VELCRO® brand hook and loop grip, which allows the user to adjust the length of the loop 2810 to the size of the wearer's body. The strap 2811 may be removable from the handgrip 423a, or may have ends that are large enough to allow removal of the handgrip, and thus are not removable from the handgrip. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), belt 2811 and end 2812 have combination handles such as a VELCRO® brand hook and loop handle to prevent the end from hanging on the belt.

In one embodiment, handle 423 is 5 inches long, and loop 2710 is approximately 20 inches long. In another embodiment, a portion of the loop 2710 that is not within portion 803 is padded with 1/8 inch of soft material, including, but not limited to, a polychloroprene-based rubber such as neoprene. In another embodiment, loop 2810 is adjustable from approximately 12 inches in length to approximately 23 inches in length.

In yet another embodiment, loops 2710 or 2810 do not form a loop through part 803, but are fixed at or near ends 803-1, 803-2.

FIGURES 38, 39A and 39B are three perspective views of a third handle in combination of embodiment 3800 having a movable rigid handle 423, where FIGURE 38 is a perspective view of the handle and FIGURES 39A and 39B are perspective views. perspective of the handle in combination of FIGURE 38 having the rigid handle in an upper and lower position respectively. The 3800 combination handle may generally be similar to the 2700 or 2800 handles, except as further detailed below. Where possible, similar elements are identified with identical reference numerals in the description of the embodiments of Figures 4, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 38, 39A and 39B.

The combination handle 3800 includes a part 3801 to which it is attached, or is an extension, to the belt 427. The combination handle 3800 includes an upper loop 3802, a handle 423 and a lower loop 3804. Part 3801 passes through the part tube 803 and forms the upper loop 3802 and the lower loop 3804. Part 3801 may have, for example, and without limitation, the length of the fabric or the joined portions of the fabric as described with respect to the elongate member 420. As described below, handle 423 may move along part 3801 and thereby adjust the size of loops 3802 and 3804.

A portion of part 3801 forming lower loop 3804 has a padding 3811. Padding 3811 is joined to loop 3810 by stitching, adhesive or any other suitable joining technique.

The handle and function of the combination handle 3800 are shown in more detail in FIGURES 39A and 39B, with the hand grip 423 shown with dashed lines. As shown in these figures, part 3801 passes through cylindrical tubular part 803 of handle 423 to form loops 3802 and 3804. Specifically, part 3801 sketches a "figure 8" within cylindrical tubular part 803 of handle 423. Handle 423 may be moved to form a large lower loop 3804 (as in FIGURE 39A) or a small lower loop (as in FIGURE 39B).

The size of the loop 3810 can thereby be adjusted by moving the handgrip 423. In one embodiment, there is sufficient friction between the material of the part 3801 and the inner surface of the tubular part 803 to prevent the loop 3804 from changing size when loop 3802 is pulled from handle 423. Thus, for example, when loop 3804 is pulled from handle 423 such as, for example, when used as the foot handle of FIGURE 17A, the friction between the material of part 3801 and the Part 803 prevents handle 423 from moving, and loop size 3804 does not change. In another embodiment, the padding 3811 cannot easily pass through part 803, and it defines the smaller loop 3804.

The combination handle 3800 may be provided with any of the exercise devices described herein. Thus, for example, and without limitation, the combination handle 3800 is provided at the end 121 of the elongate member 120, 420 or 3620.

EXERCISE METHODS

Use of the exercise device 120 is illustrated in FIGURES 12A-12D, where FIGURE 12A is an initial configuration, FIGURE 12B illustrates elongation of the elongate member 420, further illustrated in FIGURES 12B · and 12B ", FIGURE 12C shows the force application to the shorter leg of the elongate limb, and FIGURE 12D shows force application to the grips during an exercise FIGURES 12A-12D are illustrative, and generally apply to the exercise devices of the present invention.

For illustrative purposes, FIGURE 12A should be an initial configuration of a fixed device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to increase the length S while maintaining the pair of arms 422 at the same length (approximately half of S). First, the user activates one or both of the buckles 435. FIGURE 12B schematically shows the result of activating the buckle 435a and stretching the leg 422a as indicated by the arrows in that figure. FIGURE 12B1 shows the user U pushing the meat 711 and catching the end 431, and FIGURE 12B "shows the user pulling the meat end 431, as indicated by the arrow, to shorten the device.

The user then preferably pulls the shorter leg 422b as indicated by the force vector F1 of FIGURE 12C. With both foot pairs 422 approximately the same length as longer, the user can then exercise as indicated in FIGURE 12D by applying equal forces F2 to each hand grip. In practice, it is not necessary for the two forces of FIGURE 12D to be equal, as applying force to legs 422 of fastener 410 increases friction between elongate member 420 and fastener, allowing lengths not to change even under some incompatibility of the applied forces.

Alternatively, the exercise device may be adjusted to provide shorter legs 422 by pulling one end 431 to shorten length S.

In addition to being equally balanced between the two arms, it is possible to use the device of the invention to provide different arm lengths when exercising. FIGURES 13A-13C illustrate the use of an exercise device having different arm lengths 422, where FIGURE 13A is an initial configuration, FIGURE 13B shows the application of force to a pair of arms 422, and FIGURE 13C shows applying force to the handles during an exercise. For illustrative purposes, FIGURE 13A should be an initial configuration of a fixed device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to adjust arm length 422 to different lengths.

First, the user preferably pulls the shorter leg 422b as indicated by the force vector F1 of FIGURE 13B. The user may then exercise as indicated by the forces F2 of FIGURE 13C. In practice, it is not necessary for the two forces of FIGURE 13C to be equal, as illustrated in FIGURE 12, since applying force to legs 422 of fastener 410 increases friction between elongate member 420 and fastener also increases. This limits the possibility that arm lengths will change even under some incompatibility of the applied forces. Adjusting the arms 422 to different lengths may be combined with lengthening or shortening length S by activating one or both buckles 435.

The exercise device of the invention allows a wide range of exercises. Examples of the many exercises that are possible are given in TABLE 1 for the device of the invention placed on top of a door. FIGURES 3 and 15 illustrate three of the many exercise positions. In each of these positions, the user has selected a length for the exercise device 100 or 400, adjusted as explained with reference to FIGURES 12 or 13, and positioned himself on the floor at a desired horizontal distance X from the anchor point A with one part. of your weight being supported by the exercise device. With his weight supported in this manner, as shown in FIGURES 3 and 15, he moves his body in the appropriate directions for the type of exercise to be performed, for example, moving his body toward the wall or floor and toward contrary, bending your arms or legs with your weight supported by the exercise device or performing other movements that exercise your muscles.

FIGURES 3 and 15 specifically illustrate the unique poses of a user U performing a variety of exercises, including a high-set exercise (FIGURE 3), a reverse combination abdominal (FIGURE 15A), a single-legged squat. L (FIGURE 15B), a gymnast inclination (FIGURE 15C), a knee combination abdominal (FIGURE 15D), a resting leg curl (FIGURE 15E), a hip lift (FIGURE 15F), a shoulder lift front (FIGURE 15G), one abdominal (FIGURE 15H) and one triceps extension (FIGURE 151). It is apparent from FIGURES 3 and 15 that many different types of exercises are possible with the exercise device of the invention according to the length of the device, the positioning of the body and the way the hands are held. In addition, the device of the invention may be used to perform exercises as illustrated in FIGURES 16A and 16B. Specifically, FIGURE 16A shows an exercise device 400 'having interlacing of the ends 421a and 421b for one-handed exercises, and FIGURE 16B illustrates the use of the exercise device 400' to perform a one-series high exercise. arm.

Although the invention (s) presented herein are presented in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the invention (s) extend ( m) in addition to the embodiments specifically set forth for other alternative embodiments and / or uses of the invention (s) and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Further, the invention (s) may include all the different combinations incorporated herein. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the invention (s) presented herein be not limited by the particular embodiments described above, but be determined solely by careful reading of the following claims.

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TABLE 1: Several basic, intermediate and advanced exercises with the door fixer. Throughout this patent application, the term "comprising" shall be synonymous with "including", "containing" or "characterized by", being inclusive or comprehensive and does not exclude additional, unreported elements or steps of the method. "Understanding" is a term in the art meaning that named elements are essential, but other elements can be added and still form a construct within the scope of the statement.

Claims (30)

1. Exercise device attached to a structure, wherein said exercise device is characterized by the fact that it comprises: a non-elastic elongate member having a length between the handles; a fastener which can be attached to a frame and which has a support for said non-elastic elongate member with the distance between each pair of handles and said support, wherein when said fastener is fixed to the frame and the handles are spaced apart. from the frame, said support extends from the frame, and said elongate member is movable by said support such that the distance between each of said pairs of handles and said support is adjustable by pulling one or more of said pairs of handles spaced from the frame of said fastener, and means for limiting the range of positions at which said fastener supports said elongate member to a distance less than said length between the handles; EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said devices include a loop formed by the length of the material attached to said elongate member, and wherein said fastener passes through said loop. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 2, characterized in that said length of the material is connected to said elongate member in one or more lateral positions. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 2, characterized in that said material length includes a flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said device limits said position between approximately 1 inch (25 mm) and approximately 12 inches (300 mm). EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said fastener provides a friction support for said non-elastic member. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said support is a friction support, and wherein said fastener further includes: a first part which can be fixed to the structure; a second part including said friction support; and a device for removing said first part of said second part with said first part attached to the frame. An exercise device affixed to a structure, wherein said exercise device comprises: an inelastic elongate member having a length between the handles; a fastener which can be attached to the frame and which has a support for said non-elastic elongate member with the distance between each pair of handles and said support and wherein when said fastener is attached to the structure, said support extends to from said frame, and said elongate member is movable by said support fastener such that the distance between each of said handle pairs and said support is adjustable by pulling one or more of said handle pairs spaced apart from said support frame. and a limiter including at least one loop attached to said elongate member, wherein the limiter limits the movement of the position at which said elongate member contacts said support to a distance less than said length between the handles; EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one said loop is a closed loop including a portion of said non-elastic member and an element attached to said non-elastic member, and wherein said support passes. by said closed loop. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that at least said loop includes a length of flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said distance is between approximately 1 inch (25 mm) and approximately 12 inches (300 mm). EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said distance is between approximately 2 inches (50 mm) and approximately 4 inches (100 mm). EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said support is a friction support. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said fastener further includes: a first part which can be fixed to the structure; and a second part including said support, wherein said support is a friction support, and where, with said first part attached to the frame, said second part is removably connected to said first part. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 14, characterized in that said fastener includes a loop, and wherein said loop is removably connected to said first part and said second part. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 15, characterized in that said loop includes a substantially rigid material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 15, characterized in that said loop is a first loop, and wherein said support includes a second loop of a flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 17, characterized in that said flexible material includes a fabric. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 17, characterized in that said flexible material includes at least two openings separated by a length of flexible material, wherein said loop removably passes through at least two said openings, and where said second loop includes said length of flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 14, characterized in that said first part can be fixed to a door stop. An exercise device affixed to a structure, wherein said exercise device comprises: a non-elastic elongate member having a length between the handles; a fastener which can be attached to a frame and which has a friction support for said non-elastic elongate member with the distance between each pair of handles and said friction support, wherein when said fastener is attached to the structure, the said support extends from the frame, and said elongate member is movable by said friction support such that the distance between each of said pairs of handles and said support is adjustable by pulling one or more of said pairs of handles spaced apart. from the structure of said fastener, and the loop attached to said non-elastic elongate member, wherein said friction support passes said loop such that the movement of the position of said elongate member with respect to said friction support is limited by said loop to be less than said length between the handles. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 21, characterized in that said distance is between approximately 1 inch (25 mm) and approximately 12 inches (300 mm). EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 21, characterized in that said fastener further includes: a first part which can be fixed to the structure; and a second including said friction support, wherein said support provides a frictional force to inhibit lateral movement of said non-elastic member with respect to said fastener, and where, with said first portion fixed to the frame, said The second part is removably connected to said first part. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 23, characterized in that said fastener includes a first loop, and wherein said first loop is removably connected to said first part and said second part, and wherein said support Includes a second loop of flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said support includes a flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 1, characterized in that said support includes a rigid material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said support includes a flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 8, characterized in that said support includes a rigid material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 22, characterized in that said friction support includes a flexible material. EXERCISE DEVICE according to claim 22, characterized in that said friction support includes a rigid material.