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EP2717975B1
EP2717975B1 EP12726845.6A EP12726845A EP2717975B1 EP 2717975 B1 EP2717975 B1 EP 2717975B1 EP 12726845 A EP12726845 A EP 12726845A EP 2717975 B1 EP2717975 B1 EP 2717975B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/065—User-manipulated weights worn on user's body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B2208/03—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player the user being in water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2209/00—Characteristics of used materials
    • A63B2209/10—Characteristics of used materials with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/60—Apparatus used in water
    • A63B2225/605—Floating
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • This invention relates to exercise apparatus, including weighted exercise equipment, including clothing, and swimming apparatus, including swimwear.
  • weights for use during exercise are often cumbersome and awkward to hold. Additionally, weights are generally rigid, thereby making them uncomfortable for the user, especially when running. Where the weights are hand-held, the user is then limited in what further activities they can perform, causing problems the user changing music tracks on their portable music player as many people do when exercising.
  • Existing water filled weights comprise a single chamber, usually made of non-breathable plastics material, wherein the water congregates at the lowest point making the weight biased according to its position. Furthermore, when a user's limb is on an angle away from horizontal, the congregation of the water can lead to the weight moving along a limb, thereby creating an undesirable change in the position of the resistance experienced by the user.
  • devices for weight training are often not 'breathable', making them uncomfortable when a user perspires.
  • the restricted air-flow over a user's skin creates sweaty regions, which may lead to unpleasant smells and fungal infections.
  • Weight vests are vests into which weights or sand can be put. These are often uncomfortable or are designed to apply a large weight around the upper body. The distribution of the weight is designed to aid with developing bulky muscle rather than lean muscle. Additionally, weight vests may inhibit deep breathing as they apply pressure on the chest and can restrict movement of the ribs and intercostal muscles.
  • US2009/100568 discloses a weight pad comprising holding medium and a plurality of bodies, the holding medium surrounding at least part of the bodies and retaining them therein, the holding medium is made of a fabric which allows the pad to flex and comprises two layers with the bodies held between the layers, the bodies are substantially solid, substantially spherical small metal balls and are retained in individual pockets. A gap is created between the user and at least part of the holding medium to provide a ventilation channel through which air can flow.
  • the present invention is directed to a pad for providing resistance to movement, wherein the pad comprises a holding medium and a plurality of bodies, the holding medium surrounding at least part of the bodies and retaining them therein, the holding medium being substantially flexible so as to allow the pad to substantially flex to reflect a contoured surface of the user when in use, wherein the pad is provided with at least one substantially porous region to provide air-flow and the egress of water vapour from one side of the device to the other, wherein the bodies are substantially solid, substantially spherical metal balls retained in individual pockets and wherein the surface of the pad intended to face a user comprises a plurality of protrusions, the protrusions corresponding positions of the balls, wherein, when in use, the protrusions contact the user and a gap is created between the user and at least part of the holding medium to provide a ventilation channel through which air can flow.
  • the pad comprises a plurality of bodies and can flex, it provides a comfortable fit against the user. Also, because the weight is in the form of a pad, it can assist with creating lean muscle rather than bulk muscle. Furthermore, because the pads are flexible and comprise a plurality of bodies that can flex according to the user's movements, breathing is less inhibited. The pads can flex in three dimensions thereby not unduly restricting any movement of the user.
  • the pad can be attached to a user's body in order to leave their hands free. Additionally, because the pad flexes to reflect the shape of the part of the user's body to which it is attached, the user can wear the pads under clothing to enable weight to be applied during the working day. A further advantage is that the pads can be used during yoga, thai chi, pilates and similar exercises to enhance the exercise without being unduly bulky.
  • the outer protrusions of the pad provide a space between the user and the holding medium to assist with air-flow around the pad.
  • the protrusions comprise a point contact against the user and so create channels between the pad and the user's skin, thereby allowing air to flow in those channels. This makes the user more comfortable and leads to a more hygienic situation. Additionally, the protrusions can provide a massaging effect when pressed or rubbed against a user.
  • the protrusions are compressed against the user's muscles, when in used, which keeps the protrusions in place and provides a massaging effect, which may help to remove lactic acid from the muscles.
  • the provision of compression therapy may be useful both during and after exercise and may assist in speeding up recovery.
  • the bodies are substantially unreleasbly retained within the holding medium.
  • the pad is a known and unchangeable weight. Furthermore, the risk of the bodies falling out during exercise is reduced.
  • the protrusions are dull. Although it may be desirable to have sharp or pointed protrusions, for example for improving grip, dull or rounded protrusions are preferable. Dull protrusions allow the pad to more easily move over the user's muscles. Additionally, they provide a smoother and more comfortable feeling when the pad is in contact with a user. The massaging effect can assist with blood flow as well and the draining of lactic acid from the muscle. Whilst the protrusions may be dull, they still provide a point contact with the user, rather than a substantially flat contact that will remove air-flow between the user's skin and the device.
  • the bodies are substantially solid. By employing solid bodies the density can be maximised, thereby increasing the mass of the weight.
  • the bodies comprise a metal or metal alloy, and in particular, the bodies are substantially spherical steel balls.
  • Metals have a relatively high density and are therefore advantageous for increasing mass of the pads without unduly increasing the size of the pad.
  • Steel balls are a relatively low cost body with which to fill the pad.
  • suitable metals include lead, cast iron, stainless steel, galvanized steel, zinc and tungsten.
  • ceramic material may be used. Where magnetic materials are used, the material may be magnetised to provide a therapeutic effect.
  • the pad is provided with integral attachment means.
  • integral attachment means may be particularly advantageous in the case of a joint support, such as a knee support.
  • the device may be in the form of bodies sandwiches between two layers of material, wherein the material forms part of a wearable item.
  • breathable materials may be selected for comfort.
  • the attachment device is selected from a group comprising a strap; a joint support; a substantially tubular sleeve; a sock; a band; a corset; and a harness.
  • Multiple attachment devices may be used in combination, for example to specifically work on a limb or particular muscle group by applying a plurality of pads.
  • the attachment device is adapted for use in combination with the pad such that it holds the pad in place and firmly against the user.
  • the protrusions in the device may be positioned over the muscle groups and avoid any bony regions or joints in order to provide the most advantageous weight distribution.
  • the device may be in the form of a body suit comprising means for retaining the pad thereon, or therein.
  • the pads may be attached to clothing such as shorts, socks, underwear or outer clothing.
  • the suit comprises releasably sealable pockets for retaining the pad.
  • the pockets can be opened and the pads removed, the weight can be varied according to the requirements or the user. Additionally, it may be desirable to remove any pads prior to washing in order to prolong the life of the suit and the pads and to reduce the risk of damage to a washing machine. It may be desirable for the pads to be permanently attached to the attachment device rather than being removable.
  • the invention extends to an exercise device similar to the weighted device but comprising bodies that are less dense than water.
  • the exercise device comprises a holding medium and a plurality of bodies, the holding medium surrounding at least part of the bodies and retaining them therein, the holding medium being substantially flexible so as to allow the pad to substantially flex to reflect a contoured surface of the user when in use
  • the device further comprises a plurality of bodies contained within a holding medium, wherein the bodies are closed bodies and are less dense than water; and wherein the surface of the device intended to face a user comprises a plurality of protrusions, the protrusions corresponding to the positions of the bodies, wherein, when in use, the protrusions contact the user and a gap is created between the user and at least part of the holding medium to provide a ventilation channel through which air can flow.
  • the use of a plurality of closed bodies allows the material of the device to be more flexible that bodies that are joined.
  • the exercise device comprises a body having at least two substantially hemispherical protrusions on at least one surface and a first layer of holding medium on a first side and a second layer of holding medium on the second side, wherein the first holding medium is bonded to the second holding medium such that the body is retained therebetween, and wherein the body is a close body is less dense than water; wherein, when in use, the hemispherical protrusions contact the user and a gap is created between the user and at least part of the holding medium to provide a ventilation channel through which air can flow.
  • a one-piece body comprising a plurality of protrusions allows for a more simple construction method and results in a more buoyant device due to the increased amount of buoyant material.
  • the device the body, or the at least two bodies, comprises a fluid within it so as to reduce its density.
  • the pads are provided with significant buoyancy such as to provide resistance to movement in water.
  • the body, or the at least two bodies is substantially solid. This allows the body, or bodies, to retain their shape more easily, especially in the case where the user's may fall and impact the body or bodies.
  • the body is, or bodies are, substantially elastically yieldable. This allows the bodies to change shape if they are impacted and so can disperse some of the force, thereby providing protection to a user. The bodies can then return to their original shape thereafter.
  • the body comprises a close cell foam.
  • a closed cell foam protects the body or bodies from the ingress of water should the device become punctured or damaged.
  • the body may comprise sponge or open cell foam.
  • the protrusions provide a substantially point contact with the user.
  • a point contact air is allowed to flow around the device and water can drain through the device, thereby making the user more comfortable and reducing the risk of infection of the user.
  • the exercise device may be incorporated into a swim suit or, alternatively, may be in the form of a buoyancy aid.
  • a buoyancy aid By incoproating the device into a swim suit, it will be easily worn by a user and will be relatively unnoticeable in addition to being aesthetically attractive.
  • the device may be a buoyancy aid to allow a user to remove it should they wish to become less buoyant. Additionally, because it is removable it can be used by a non-competent swimmer until they are sufficiently able to swim without it, at which point it may be removed.
  • the device may comprise a UV filter in order to provide protection against the sun. This is especially advantageous where the device is for use by young children during outdoor activities.
  • the invention extends to a method of making a exercise apparatus according to the present invention.
  • the method comprises the steps of:
  • the bodies or protrusions are retaining in individual pockets within the layers of holding medium. As such, they have a range of movement that is limited by the size of the pocket in which they are retained. This range of movement assists in the massaging effect of the device.
  • the second layer of holding medium may be a different section of the first holding medium that has been folded over to create a sandwich using a single piece of material.
  • the holding medium may comprise an elastomeric material such as polyurethane or ethylene vinyl acetate.
  • the bonding method is selected from a group comprising: high frequency welding; ultrasonic welding; stitching; heat welding or using adhesive.
  • Figures 1 and 2 show a weight 10, constituting a pad, comprising a lower holding part 12, an upper holding part 14 and a plurality of bodies in the form of steel balls 16.
  • the lower holding part 12 and upper holding part 14 each comprise a layer of soft elastomer material, such as rubber, neopreme, fabric, ethylene vinyl acetate, polyurethane, Spandex or silicon material, and comprise a plurality of concave recesses 18 that are each suitably sized to receive a hemisphere of the balls 16.
  • the recesses 18 are positioned in parallel rows, each row being off-set with respect to the next. The off-set parallel lines are intended to increase the number of balls 16 that can be comfortably fitted onto the weight 10 as compared to the rows being in phase.
  • the upper holding part 14 and lower holding part 12 are provided with holes 20 between the position of the recesses 18 through which air and water vapour can pass.
  • adhesive is applied to the lower holding part 18 and the steel balls 16 are placed into the concave recesses 18 of the lower holding part 12.
  • the upper holding part 14 is placed over the lower holding part 12 and the balls 16 such that the balls are received within the concave recesses 18 of the upper holding part 14.
  • the adhesive is allowed to set such that the balls 16 are retained within the lower holding part 12 and the upper holding part 14, which are substantially unreleasably sealed together.
  • the 14 upper holding part and the lower holding 12 part form an outer skin to the pad weight 10.
  • the weight 10 can be attached to a user by various known methods in order to apply weight to a specific part of a user's body. Additionally, due to the shape of the balls 16, the weight can provide a massaging effect, which can be applied during exercise or as a separate operation subsequent to exercise in order to aid with draining lactic acid from the user's muscles.
  • the holding parts may each partially enclose the body.
  • the holding parts 12 and 14 may comprise apertures instead of concave recesses.
  • the diameter of the recesses (equivalent to the openings of recesses 18 on Figures 1 and 2 ) in the holding parts is less that the diameter of the body 16.
  • the holding parts 12 and 14 may be vacuum sealed (using vacuum forming or thermoforming) in order to wrap closely around the bodies.
  • the holding parts may be constructed from plastics material which is non-permeable to air.
  • areas of the material of the holding parts 12 and 14 may be perforated or removed to allow the flow of air through the pad.
  • 'breathable' holding materials 12 and 14 may be wrapped in non-permeable material (not shown) during the manufacture process in order to seal the bodies 16 and the non-permeable material later removed.
  • the pad may be formed by heat shrinking outer holding parts 12 and 14 around the bodies 16.
  • FIG 3 shows a suit for use with weights according to the present invention.
  • the suit 50 comprises pockets 52 positioned in various locations on a user's body.
  • the Figure is not intended to be limiting and further locations may be suitable in conjunction with an appropriate attachment device; for example, weights could be positioned on a user's head using a head-band or hat.
  • a partial or full-body suit may be constructed with attachment means for attaching weights to a user.
  • the attachment means may be in the form or a pocket or other means for keeping the weight in position during exercise.
  • Figure 3A shows a close-up view of a pocket 52 of Figure 3 , more clearly showing that the pocket 52 is provided with a zipper 54 into which a weight may be placed and the zipper 54 sealed to retain it within the pocket 52.
  • the pocket 52 may be provided with a transparent outer surface.
  • the opening to the pocket 52 may be in the form of a flap, and particularly a V-shaped flap.
  • Figure 4 shows a body suit 110 comprising a base material 112 and incorporating pad regions 114.
  • the pad regions 114 comprise a plurality of bodies sandwiches between layers of base material, thereby retaining them in individual pockets.
  • Sections of the suit 110 comprising the integrated pad regions 114 may be used in place of a whole suit 110, for example, a sleeve for providing weight to the forearm only.
  • the weight 10 may range from 100 grams to 500 grams each depending upon their intended location. Therefore, a suit such as that show in Figure 3 or Figure 4 might have a total weight of 10 kilograms. This is merely an example and other weights and total masses are considered to be within the scope of the invention.
  • the retaining parts may comprise any suitable materials, for example a plastics material, or a combination of multiple materials which may be natural or synthetic.
  • the upper and lower holding parts may comprise substantially flat material and upon being wrapped around the bodies any required recesses may be formed, rather than the recesses being pre-formed.
  • the upper and lower parts may be in the form of an envelope rather than being separate parts. This is particularly advantageous when a chamber to retain the bodies is required.
  • the bodies may be connected to the pad by adhesion to one or more surface or by being retained within a substrate without the need for adhesive.
  • the pad may comprise a single layer of material to which the bodies are adhered.
  • the pad can be heated or cooled so as to assist with hot and cold compressions. This may be especially useful during rehabilitation after injury. Additionally, the pad may be used in conjunction with induction loops in order to heat the bodies, or balls, using electromagnetic induction. Alternatively, the pad may be warmed in a microwave, the pad manufactured using materials that are not dangerous in such situations. Cooling may be performed using a domestic freezer or other cooling techniques including chemical cooling techniques.
  • axles allow the balls to rotate so that the weight is able to smoothly roll over a user's muscles.
  • the axle may pass through the length of the pad and pass through all of the balls in a particular row.
  • each ball may have its own individual axle, which is especially advantageous of the direction of rotation of different balls is to be varied across the pad.
  • the device may be in the form of evacuated or gas filled bodies retained in a holding medium.
  • a device may be advantageous for water based exercises, for example aqua-aerobics, wherein the user experiences resistance while the pad is underwater due to the buoyancy of the bodies within the pad.
  • Gas filled bodies for example Helium-filled, maybe especially advantageous for providing floatation assistance for children, especially when used in combination with a closed cell foam.
  • the device may comprise both evacuated and substantially solid bodies to enable use in and out of water.
  • the pad may be provided with bodies of varying size and/or shape to allow for varying weight or weight distribution and different protrusion shapes to allow for different massaging feelings.
  • the bodies may be a combination of filled or dense bodies and unfilled or less dense bodies to provide an overall low weight but retain the shape and massaging effects.
  • the invention extends to a garment, for example a body suit, with pads incorporated or attached to it by conventional means.
  • a garment for example a body suit
  • methods of attaching the pads to a suit or other attachment means for applying the pads to a user include: hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro®); zippers; buttons; poppers; bands; and adjustable straps.
  • Other types of garment that might be adapted to receive the pads include: shorts; shirt; t-shirt; trunks; corset; legging; trousers; and jeans. This is not an exhaustive list and other attachment means may be used.
  • Such a joining member may be in the form of a layer of material that complements the profile of both the upper surface of one pad and the lower surface of the second pad.
  • the system disclosed herein may be used for exercise for fitness, prehabilitation, rehabilitation or physiotherapy.
  • the soft elastomer may by transparent in order to be able to view the bodies so that a user can detect any damage thereto.
  • the construction of the exercise device may be substantially the same as that of the weighted device but using a foam, and/or fluid, filled body or bodies in place of a weighted body or bodies. Therefore, the exercise device may appear substantially the same as that of the weighted device, one major difference being that it is buoyant in water.

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  1. Patin (10) pour fournir une résistance au mouvement, dans lequel le patin (10) comprend un moyen de maintien et une pluralité de corps (16), le moyen de maintien entourant au moins une partie des corps (16) et les retenant à l'intérieur, le moyen de maintien étant sensiblement flexible de manière à permettre au patin (10) de se courber sensiblement pour réfléchir une surface profilée de l'utilisateur lors de l'utilisation et le moyen de maintien comprenant deux couches (12, 14) avec les corps (16) maintenus entre les couches, dans lequel le patin (10) est doté d'au moins une région sensiblement poreuse pour fournir un flux d'air et la sortie de la vapeur d'eau d'un côté à l'autre du dispositif, dans lequel les corps (16) sont des balles métalliques sensiblement solides, sensiblement sphériques et sont individuellement retenues dans des poches individuelles et dans lequel la surface du patin (10) destinée à être face à l'utilisateur comprend une pluralité de saillies, les saillies correspondant aux positions des balles, où, lors de l'utilisation, les saillies touchent l'utilisateur et une fente est créée entre l'utilisateur et au moins une partie du moyen de maintien pour fournir un canal de ventilation, à travers lequel l'air peut passer.
  2. Patin selon la revendication 1, dans lequel les corps (10) sont retenus de manière sensiblement inamovible dans le moyen de maintien.
  3. Patin selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel les corps (16) sont espacés régulièrement dans le moyen de maintien et ils sont positionnés en rangs, avec des rangs adjacents décalés les uns par rapport aux autres.
  4. Patin selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le patin (10) est doté d'un moyen d'attache intégral pour attacher le patin à un utilisateur.
  5. Patin selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le moyen d'attache est sélectionné dans un groupe comprenant une sangle; un support de joint ; un manchon sensiblement tubulaire ; une chaussette ; une bande ; un corset et un harnais.
  6. Patin selon la revendication 4, dans lequel le moyen d'attache est un vêtement sélectionné parmi une combinaison, un short, une chemise, un t-shirt, un legging, un pantalon ou un jean et le vêtement comprend des moyens pour retenir le patin sur lui ou à l'intérieur de lui.
  7. Système d'exercice comprenant un patin (10) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, et un article sélectionné dans un groupe comprenant : un support de joint ; un manchon sensiblement tubulaire ; une chaussette ; une bande ; un corset ; un harnais ; une combinaison, un short, une chemise, un t-shirt, un legging, un pantalon ou un jean et l'article comprend un moyen d'attache ou une poche scellable de manière détachable pour retenir le patin sur lui ou à l'intérieur de lui.
  8. Patin pour fournir une résistance au mouvement dans l'eau, dans lequel le patin (10) comprend un moyen de maintien et une pluralité de corps (16), le moyen de maintien entourant au moins une partie des corps (16) et les retenant à l'intérieur, le moyen de maintien étant sensiblement flexible de manière à permettre au patin (10) de se courber sensiblement pour réfléchir une surface profilée de l'utilisateur lors de l'utilisation et le moyen de maintien comprenant deux couches (12, 14) avec les corps maintenus entre les couches, dans lequel le patin (10) est doté d'au moins une région sensiblement poreuse pour fournir un flux d'air et la sortie de la vapeur d'eau d'un côté à l'autre du dispositif, dans lequel les corps sont des balles sensiblement sphériques présentant une densité inférieure à l'eau et qui sont individuellement retenues dans des poches individuelles et dans lequel la surface du patin destinée à être face à l'utilisateur comprend une pluralité de saillies, les saillies correspondant aux positions des balles, où, lors de l'utilisation, les saillies touchent l'utilisateur et une fente est créée entre l'utilisateur et au moins une partie du moyen de maintien pour fournir un canal de ventilation, à travers lequel du fluide peut passer.
  9. Patin selon la revendication 8, dans lequel le corps ou les au moins deux corps comprennent une mousse à cellules fermées.
  10. Maillot de bain comprenant un patin selon la revendication 8 ou 9.
  11. Aide à la flottabilité comprenant un patin selon la revendication 8 ou 9.
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