GB2544976A

GB2544976A - A weight device

Info

Publication number: GB2544976A
Application number: GB1521168.3A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Adams Terry
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-12-01
Filing date: 2015-12-01
Publication date: 2017-06-07
Also published as: GB201521168D0

Abstract

A weight device comprising a boxing glove 1 with an internal handgrip 5, the grip being removable from the device. Preferably the device comprises removable ballast, further preferably the ballast being comprised by the handgrip itself. Preferably the handgrip comprises a columnar (cylindrical) member with plinth ends 12, 13 (see figure 5b) which are locked into place (figure 8) inside the glove. The user selects a weight in the form of a handle and snaps it into place inside the glove to use for training. Also claimed is a method of weight training using the above device.

Description

A WEIGHT DEVICE

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a weight device, in particular a weight training device; more particularly but not exclusively a device for altering the resistance of boxing training.

Background

Increasing awareness of importance of exercise has led to an upsurge in. exercise across many modern societies.

Many exercise regimes tend to develop towards a combination of cardiovascular and resistance training, where most natural exercise tends to involve more of the body at any one time.

An excellent form of exercise is free-weight training, where a user will strain, train and build a variety of muscle groups. Alternatively boxing can be useful for providing an all-body workout.

Prior Art VC·

Accordingly a number of patent applications have been filed in an attempt to resolve the problem or similar, including the following:

Granted United States patent US 8 454 485 (HODES et al) discloses an exercise device, comprising: a body defining a hollow cavity which opens at a first edge of said body, said body having at least one cut-out defined therein; a rim which is integrally formed with and projects outwardly from said body, wherein said rim is proximate to and continuous around an entirety of said first edge of said body, and wherein said body extends beneath said rim such that said at least one cut-out is defined in said body beneath said rim; and a handle arranged in said cavity, wherein said rim provides a first grip for a user during use of the exercise device and said handle provides a second grip for the user during use of the exercise device, and wherein the user can pass part of their hand from an exterior of the device through each of said at least one cut-out and over said rim to grip said main body.

Japanese patent application JPH 10 290 844 (SATO) discloses a back and a palm part of a mitten made of a durable material such as leather and nylon are formed into pocket forms, lead, iron sand, etc., for a weight is stuffed in the pocket, and the lead, the iron sand, etc., is fixed to the inside of the pocket so as not to move in the pocket. A material for the mitten is set to a washable one so as to be used in the whole seasons and kept clean. When the mitten is washed, the lead, the iron sand, etc., for the weight can be taken out. A fall prevention band is attached to the wrist part of the mitten so as to prevent it from being fallen in being used. This mitten is thus made into a fashionable and handy shape so as to be used for various kinds of health exercises.

United States patent application US 5 768 710 (WILLIAMS) discloses an exercise and rehabilitation device comprising: a glove having individual finger sleeves and a thumb sleeve, said glove having a back-hand side and a palm side; at least one weight bar affixed to said back-hand side; a first plurality of contoured weights operatively paired with a second plurality of contoured weights to thereby encircle each fingered sleeve and thumb sleeve, each of said weights having ends tapered to facilitate natural spacing between fingers placed within said fingered sleeves, thereby allowing said fingers to form a fist; a hook-and-pile attachment strip on said palm side of said glove, and a corresponding hook-and-pile covered cylindrical weight which is detachably secured to said strip; and a securing strap including a flexible weight member, said flexible weight member sized to selectively encircle an individual's wrist, said weight member allowing said securing strap to be placed alternately in an glove-securing orientation or a glove-removal orientation.

Summary of the Invention

According to the present invention there is provided a weight device comprising a boxing glove arranged with an internal handgrip, which handgrip is arranged to displace from the device.

The glove may comprise a standard or known leather facing and subordinate padding.

In some embodiments the device comprises a known boxing glove form, wherein the hand enters through an entrance, and a padded strike area extends around and opposing the entrance.

In some embodiments the device may comprise a ballast, which ballast may be arranged to provide a handgrip and/or may be displaceable.

In this way a user may displace and replace the handgrip when they use the device. In this way the handgrip may be hygienic for each user.

The handgrip may extend from side to side of the glove, wherein the entrance and strike provide open and closed ends respectively. In this way the user’s fingers enter at the entrance and curl around the handgrip, for use. Advantageously the entrance, handgrip and strike area are arranged to encourage a straight wrist during punching, encouraging good technique.

In some embodiments the ballast may be displaceable. Advantageously this enables different weighting for different users or different training regimes.

In some embodiments the handgrip may comprise the ballast. Advantageously in this way only one piece needs to be displaced for variation of weighting for the device’s use. In addition or the alternative the handgrip may allow for simple standardised and replaceable parts in the device, for a plurality of users and/or uses.

The handgrip may be slid into position through the entrance, so as to advantageously limit reconfiguration of the device in or before use. The handgrip may comprise at least one catch means, wherein such catch means is arranged to catch the handgrip after insertion, and prevent unauthorised displacement. The catch means may include at least one resiliency deformable member or spring.

In some embodiments the entrance leads to an internal chamber. The internal chamber may have rigid or substantially rigid walls comprising side walls and an end wall, wherein the end wall corresponds to an inner face of the strike area.

In some embodiments the handgrip is spaced apart from the end wall, so as to provide space for the user’s fingers to move in and avoidance of perspiration buildup.

In some embodiments the handgrips comprise tubular members extending between two connectors, or at least one connector and a bases.

The connector or connectors may be arranged as connecting means to connect to at least one socket.

For example in some embodiments the handgrip may comprise a connector and the glove may comprises two sockets, such that the handgrip may be flipped.

For example in some embodiments the handgrip may comprise two bases, such that the handgrip may be flipped, and/or such that the sockets may comprise connecting means for the handgrip.

In this way the replacement cost of the handgrip may be minimised, wherein all moving parts may be arrange don the glove part of the device or apparatus.

The bases may comprise a fixed enlargement or pedestal for a columnar stem extending therefrom.

In some embodiments the device may comprise apparatus comprising a device comprising a handgrip displacement means and plurality of different weight handgrips.

In some embodiments the device may comprise apparatus comprising a device comprising a handgrip displacement means and plurality of different diameter handgrips.

In some embodiments the handgrip may be provided with a coating or padding material. This may advantageously allow for greater comfort in use.

In some embodiments the handgrip may be contoured or comprise raised and lowered parts, so as to promote a hand or finger shape.

In some embodiments the ballast may comprise attachments onto the handgrip. In some embodiments the ballast may comprise attachments onto the glove.

Brief Description of Figures

Figure 1 shows an isometric view of a first embodiment of the device according to the present invention;

Figure 2 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 3 shows a side view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 4 shows an end view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1 from the entrance;

Figure 5 shows an exploded isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figure 6 shows a reverse isometric view of the embodiment shown in Figure 1;

Figures 7 shows sketches of an exploded isometric view of a second embodiment of the device;

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Figures 8 show sketches of detail views of an embodiment of a connecting means. Detailed Description of Figures

With reference to figures 1 to 5 there is shown a first embodiment of the device, wherein the handgrip 2 comprises a displaceable part from a glove 1, and wherein the handgrip further comprises the ballast.

The handgrip comprises an elongated columnar cylinder 5 with two enlarged plinth ends 4. These ends are substantially cuboid, so as to allow rotation and provide a robust connection with the gloves. One end comprises a projection 12, whereas the other comprises a blank 13.

These ends are arranged to slot into sockets 3,8 on the glove. The ends are arranged wherein the sockets differ such that the sockets comprise a connector 3 having an upstanding sidewall having one open side with a displaceable wedge having a chamfered side facing the open side; and a blank cradle 8 with upstanding sidewalls. One end 12 of the handgrip is inserted into the cradle and the distal end 13 slid through the open side a spring loaded lock connector on one side, wherein the wedge 19 is pushed against the spring 14. The user first places the opposite end into the cradle and pivots the handgrip into the connector and the spring pushes the wedge back in to prevent return movement of the blank end 13 from the socket, until the pin 9 is pulled out.

The sockets are combined with a release pin, wherein the socket has a terminal perforation which passes from exterior to the glove into the handgrip, so as to prevent the handgrip exiting the connector socket.

The sockets are provided on plates 6, which plates face externally and are set into a rigid carcass 11, which carcass is surrounded with foam padding 10 and a leather outer.

In use the user is enabled to utilise differing weights of handgrip. In this way the user may be advantageously enabled to easily adjust weight of the device, for a variety of training exercises. Differences in weight of the handgrip may be achieved by density of filling material or volume of material.

Furthermore the device may be advantageously made available for further users, by displacement of the handgrip and replacement with the new user’s own handgrip; so as to allow for hygiene, health and safety purposes.

This allows for efficient and pleasant use of the device in multi-person environments such as a gymnasium.

With reference to the embodiment shown in Figure 7, the ballast comprises a disc weight on the exterior surface of the glove adjacent or leading from one or both ends of the handgrip.

The ballast in this embodiment may be displaced without moving the handgrip, but the ballast must be removed for displacement of the handgrip.

The ballast 66 comprises a coaxial arrangement comprising a cover 65 (which screws on top of the ballast. The cover would be a plastic moulding, it could have a soft foam in case of accidental side punches); weight one 64 (each weight is in increments of 0.5Kg, so adding weight one to either side of the glove would make a total 1 kg weight); weight two 63 (weight can interlock with weight one and is again 0.5Kg, increasing the total weight to 2Kg) and a seat 61 (which is part of the shell, and provides a casing for the weight to sit in; wherein the seat and weights share a spindle 62 central to the handgrip 67, so as to ensure the weight of the ballast is well-balanced. The handgrip may be weighted or hollow. The padded shell 60 is only partial so as to allow airflow around the hand.

In Figure 7 the mechanism for displacement of the handgrip in the second embodiment is shown, wherein the user slides the handgrip 77 into place, the handgrip plinths push against a chamfered pin 75, the pin pushes back on a spring 76, and once the handgrip is in place the pin is forced into the socket recess stopping movement.

The handgrip comprises a diameter of approximately 22-32mm or according to known sizings.

The invention has been described by way of examples only and it will be appreciated that variation may be made to the above-mentioned embodiments without departing from the scope of invention. Firstly it will be understood that any features described in relation to any particular embodiment may be featured in combinations with other embodiments.

With respect to the specification therefore, it is to be realised that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention, with variation and implementation obvious and clear on the basis of either common general knowledge or of expert knowledge in the field concerned. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as set out in the accompanying claims.

Claims

1. A weight device comprising a boxing glove arranged with an internal handgrip, which handgrip is arranged to displace from the device.

2. A device according to claim 1 comprising a ballast for weighting of the glove.

3. A device according to claim 2 wherein the ballast is displaceable.

4. A device according to claims 2 or 3 wherein the ballast is comprised by the handgrip.

5. A device according to any preceding claim wherein the handgrip comprises a columnar member with plinth ends.

6. A device according to claim 5 wherein the handgrip is locked into sockets in the glove interior.

7. A device substantially as described herein with reference to the figures.

8. A method of weight training utilising a device according to any of the preceding claims.