GB2504722A - Lifting aid in the form of a grip for use on bar-bells or other bars - Google Patents

Lifting aid in the form of a grip for use on bar-bells or other bars Download PDF

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GB2504722A
GB2504722A GB1214129.7A GB201214129A GB2504722A GB 2504722 A GB2504722 A GB 2504722A GB 201214129 A GB201214129 A GB 201214129A GB 2504722 A GB2504722 A GB 2504722A
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Kobbie Kessie
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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
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • 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
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0724—Bar-bells; Hand bars
    • 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
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0726—Dumb bells, i.e. with a central bar to be held by a single hand, and with weights at the ends
    • 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
    • A63B21/072—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
    • A63B21/0728—Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle with means for fixing weights on bars, i.e. fixing olympic discs or bumper plates on bar-bells or dumb-bells
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
    • A63B21/4035—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms for operation by hand
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A63B23/16—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles for hands or fingers
    • 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
    • A63B2209/14—Characteristics of used materials with form or shape memory materials

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Abstract

A grip for attachment to a bar, wherein the grip comprises a visco-elastic foam layer (1). The foam layer may surround a harder density inner foam layer (3). There may be magnets (2) embedded in the sleeve to provide means of securing the grip around a bar. The grip may be constructed in a split-line or C-Shaped configuration (4). The foam may be memory foam.

Description

Lift aid This invention relates to a product for helping users comfortably lift weights and do exercises which involve gripping onto a bar or barbell of some sort.
People can often encounter problems when lifting weights at the gym due to problems with grip and comfort. When lifting heavy weights this can sometimes result in the user receiving blisters or calluses on their palms.
Although, there are other products on the market that try to prevent these issues problems still occur. For example gym gloves help users to grip onto the weight, but struggle to do so when the weight is heavy, they can also slip off Also over time wear & tear damages the gloves. Chalk is also another alternative that helps provide grip but does not prevent calluses or blisters. However to overcome these issues the lift aid invention proposes a Visco-elastic tube design that can be attached to weights or any bar in general to create a comfortable platform for the user to grip the bar or weight. This works by the Visco-elastic foam being moulded by the users palm & fingers for a secure and comfortable grip.
I will explain in detail how the product functions with reference to the accompanying drawings of the lift aid.
Figure 1: Shows the lift aid open, with a set of magnets embedded into the top and bottom split lines.
1: Is the Visco elastic foam [memory foam] which moulds around the palm and fingers of the user for a more comfortable grip.
2: Shows 2 sets of magnets that are embedded within the split line of the Lift Aid, 3: Shows the harder density foam inside the lift aid, which allows for a stronger grip around the bar.
Figure 2: Shows the exterior (birds eye view) of the lift aid. This is where the user would place their hand and grip.
Figure 3: Shows a side view of the lift aid open. It also shows the inner harder density foam that allows for a strong grip around the bar.
1: Is the Visco elastic foam (memory foam] which moulds around the palm and fingers of the user for a more comfortable grip.
2: Shows 2 sets of magnets that are embedded within the split line of the Lift Aid, 3: Shows the harder density foam inside the lift aid, which allows for a stronger grip around the bar.
Figure 4: Exactly the same as figure 3. Other side.
Figure S: Another drawing of the Exterior of the lift aid.
Figure 6: This shows a close up of the lift aid open from a front-end side view.
1: Is the Visco elastic foam (memory foam] which moulds around the palm and fingers of the user for a more comfortable grip.
2: Shows 2 sets of magnets that are embedded within the split line of the Lift Aid, 3: Shows the harder density foam inside the lift aid, which allows for a stronger grip around the bar.
4: Shows the split line design to provide natural resistance, stopping Lift Aid from springing apart whilst in use.

Claims (5)

  1. Claims 1. The lift aid is a comfortable grip aid for lifting weights. The lift aid invention proposes a Visco-elastic tube design that can be attached to weights or any bar in general to create a comfortable platform for the user to grip the bar or weight.
  2. 2. The lift aid product according to claim 1 provides a comfortable grip through the use of visco-elastic foam.
  3. 3. The split line going through the product is designed to provide natural resistance, stopping lift aid from springing apart whilst in use.
  4. 4. The gap between the harder density foam sections allows lift aid to stretch over bigger diameter bars. This works by the Visco-elastic foam being moulded by the users palm & fingers for a secure and comfortable grip.
  5. 5. The lift aid has been designed to specifically tackle the build up of calluses/blisters on the palms of hands.
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US20190001211A1 (en) * 2016-12-22 2019-01-03 Latisha Inez Burns Barbell pad
US20230123935A1 (en) * 2021-10-15 2023-04-20 Awei Fitness Llc Hinged, weighted handgrip with magnetic engagement system

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DE29703187U1 (en) * 1996-02-28 1997-07-03 Reisgies Schaumstoffe GmbH, 51381 Leverkusen Handle pads for athletes
US20010052710A1 (en) * 2000-06-19 2001-12-20 Witherell W. David Portable hand grip
US20080040891A1 (en) * 2006-08-17 2008-02-21 Tim Tyler Exercise equipment handle grips
US7494451B1 (en) * 2008-01-14 2009-02-24 Ramos Kervin R Barbell collar apparatus
US20090275447A1 (en) * 2008-05-02 2009-11-05 Fishman Michael N Grip sleeve for exercise bar
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US20100197470A1 (en) * 2009-02-04 2010-08-05 James Hartman Exercise Grip Device

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE29703187U1 (en) * 1996-02-28 1997-07-03 Reisgies Schaumstoffe GmbH, 51381 Leverkusen Handle pads for athletes
US20010052710A1 (en) * 2000-06-19 2001-12-20 Witherell W. David Portable hand grip
US7736284B1 (en) * 2005-03-07 2010-06-15 Andrews George S Hand-grip accessory
US20080040891A1 (en) * 2006-08-17 2008-02-21 Tim Tyler Exercise equipment handle grips
US7494451B1 (en) * 2008-01-14 2009-02-24 Ramos Kervin R Barbell collar apparatus
US20090275447A1 (en) * 2008-05-02 2009-11-05 Fishman Michael N Grip sleeve for exercise bar
US20100197470A1 (en) * 2009-02-04 2010-08-05 James Hartman Exercise Grip Device

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20190001211A1 (en) * 2016-12-22 2019-01-03 Latisha Inez Burns Barbell pad
US20230123935A1 (en) * 2021-10-15 2023-04-20 Awei Fitness Llc Hinged, weighted handgrip with magnetic engagement system

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