LU102167B1 - Training device with elastic elements - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device, comprising an elongate element with two ends, at least two handles, which are each arranged at one of the two ends of the elongate element, characterized in that at least one elastically designed element is introduced into the connection path between the two handles, and also a method for athletic, therapeutic or medical training, comprising the following steps: providing an elongate element and two handles, the elongate element connecting the two handles, in particular connecting them essentially inelastically, and the elongate element having at least one interruption in the Having a connecting path between the two handles, in which at least one elastically designed element is introduced, adjusting a tensile load on the elongated element, in particular adjusting a tensile load on the elongated element by means of at least one of the handles, determining an elastic expansion of the at least one elastically configured element. The invention is particularly suitable for use in the sports sector, in the medical and therapeutic sector and in related areas of use. The invention promotes gentle, healthy training that is dynamically adapted to the athlete or patient.

Description

LU102167 |

Training device with elastic elements |

- Patent Application - |

The present invention creates an exercise device with elastic elements.

The | Invention is particularly for use in sports, in medicine and. therapeutic area and in adjacent areas of application. | On the state of the art |

Various training devices are known from the prior art Equipment disclosed and known, which are suitable for a sling training. | Such equipment is sometimes referred to as a "sling trainer", | However, the equipment and methods of the prior art bring numerous | disadvantages. . The devices are usually not adapted to the weight of an athlete/patient, Es | there are usually no variants of a | that are adapted to a specific weight otherwise identical exercise equipment, i.e. a particular type or model.

a | such weight is for example 55 kg, 60 kg, 80 kg or 100 kg. | The lack of adjustment results in high wear and tear on the training device, even with | | otherwise correct procedure of use.

As a result, after only a short | training time the device can be replaced with a new one.

In addition, increased | Wear and tear on the body of the person exercising, the joints in particular are heavily loaded, | Wear and tear on the exerciser's body often occurs gradually, but continuously | a.

Signs of wear and damage are in most cases irreversible, or only | very difficult and by means of complex therapeutic and medical measures and | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | at least only partially to be eliminated.

In particular, a recovery of a | LV102167 | Original state not possible.

É In the area of the joints, especially in the articular cartilage, this effect is again | reinforced by the fact that cartilage in the human body undergoes a comparatively slow | metabolism is subject. | The invention makes use of the knowledge that the loads on the device as well. the forces acting on the body, especially the joints, in extreme peaks at | training arise.

These are, for example, situations of maximum elongation of the | training device or at a reversal point of the movement. | The invention creates a mechanism for dynamic adaptation to the | Weight of the trainee

patients. | This has the advantages mentioned above, and it also has the advantage that it can be replaced by the | dynamic adaptation the (discussed in the prior art) individually-adapted | Eliminates the need for exercise equipment as the benefits of customization are dynamically generated | will.

This also results in an efficiency and cost advantage, since for example | different athletes or patients can use the same training device.

For example, several athletes of different stature share a | Training equipment or a fitness studio offers the rental or use of uniform equipment.

In the case of weight-adjusted training equipment, a very large stock of | various training equipment in the various weight classes | will.

In addition, certain weight classes are often sold out (in a fitness studio, for example, they are used by the gym visitors), so that athletes have to wait, or | train with a training device that is highly unsuitable for them due to impatience/lack of time | or postpone the planned training or cancel it without replacement ("cancel"). | For example, an athlete weighing 100 kg then trains with a device that has been customized for 70 kg.

This results in enormous and rapid wear | on the device as well as on the body of the athlete.

The training is often difficult and is | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | carried out incorrectly, so that the athlete/patient can lose his sporting or medical LU 102167 | health goals not met. | The invention creates a modern training device, which through structural features | and selection of suitable materials that promote health and training and | simultaneously enables dynamic adjustment to the athlete/patient. : In another example, a doctor or physical therapist can use only one exercise machine | equipped to look after his patients and, for example, make house calls and ; Conduct individual training.

This is an advantage because the doctor or physiotherapist | does not have to carry a large assortment of equipment with him, nor does he have to be in front of a | home visit a specific exercise machine in relation to the patient to be visited | select in advance, which saves both time and avoids wrong decisions when choosing. | The present invention recognizes that a core of numerous problems of the prior art | Technique is to be found in an inelastic configuration of the training equipment. | For example, prior art EP 2 195 096 BL discloses an unyielding, i.e. | inelastic, limited range exercise device.

Such an exercise device with | limited area can be seen in FIG.

It shows an inelastic, elongate element with a loop between a pair of handles.

A connection from handle to handle is | realized by inelastic straps.

Such a device is very easily made using essentially an inelastic strap.

The Exercise Device | can, for example, be produced simply and inexpensively if the arrangement of the | Handles loops are created, where the strap is passed through the respective handle and | is then sewn to itself to form a loop.

That has economic | Advantages in terms of cheap mass production of exercise equipment, so the | Manufacturers can claim high profit margins. | With this inelasticity, in particular a continuous inelastic connection. between the two handles, but at the same time numerous disadvantages related to a | efficient, athletic and/or medically result-oriented and | health-promoting, especially joint-gentle training.

Rather | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | Physical damage can occur, and this is often of an irreversible nature, LU102167 | especially in the bone, joint and cartilage area. |

It is a known problem that playing sports has both a ; health-promoting as well as a detrimental effect on health.

An incorrect dosage/amount of sport and physical activity can have a | play a role, but also the wrong training and/or training with a wrong or | unsuitable training equipment. | The prior art EP 2 195 096 B1 also discloses the use of a most inelastic | strap centered loop related to the disclosed inelastic | training device.

Such training devices of the prior art are shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 by way of example. | Another prior art is known from EP 1 945 319 B1.

In particular, | a specific combination grip for a training facility.

An inelastic . Belt part passed through a cylindrical handle and then the inelastic belt with. self-sewn to form a loop, A second loop ("foot loop") | consists of one or more inelastic pieces attached to each other and is | guided as a continuous loop through the cylindrical handle. | Such combination handles of the prior art are shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 | shown.

By using inelastic materials for the inelastic belt part as well as | for the loops, the entire device is highly inelastic, resulting in disadvantages | result. | Another prior art is known from EP 1 615 704 B1.

Disclosed is an exercise device with adjustable inelastic straps.

It is a | adjustable, inelastic training device.

With this inelastic training device, | an anchor, e.g.

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Door anchor, a loop formed, The loop serves to support the | | inelastic elongate element, which is a strap, has two ends and at each end | has a handle. | WhiteIP | patent law firm . Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

The physical exercise device of the prior art is exemplified in Figures 6 to 9 LU102167 | shown. : This prior art is also designed to be inelastic, with the disadvantages mentioned. . The | continuous inelastic connection from handle to handle.

Here, for example, | inelastic belts used throughout or metallic-rigid connection structures | used intermediary.

In any case, all elements are inelastic throughout | coupled. | In the context of the following figure descriptions, the prior art | further described. | The present invention has therefore made it its task to create a training device create, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art, and a flexible |. training device that can be used and promotes health and training results. to create something that meets the demands of today. | The object is achieved by the training device according to claim 1, comprising an elongate | Element with two ends, at least two handles, which are attached to one of the two ends of the |. elongate element are arranged, characterized in that in the connecting path | at least one elastically designed element introduced between the two handles | The task is also solved by the method for a sporty, therapeutic |. or medical training according to claim 28, comprising the following steps: | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm |. Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

Providing an elongate member and two handles, the elongate member LU102167 . connects the two handles, in particular essentially inelastic/inelastic | connecting, and wherein the elongate element has at least one break in the | has a connecting path between the two handles, in which at least one elastically designed element is introduced, setting a tensile load on the elongated | Element, in particular setting a tensile load on the elongate element by means of | at least one of the handles, determining an elastic expansion of the at least | an elastically configured element. | The elastic element ensures gentle and at the same time effective training. allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At . damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients.

L The elastic element also enables a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | The disadvantages listed in relation to the prior art are overcome, on | which is referred to here. | As will also become further clear below, numerous embodiments and | Configurations of this invention conceivable. | To describe the elastic properties, a description | by a modulus of elasticity.

This is also called the tensile modulus, Young's modulus, | Elongation modulus or elasticity coefficient denoted, | It should be noted that all | Characteristics also used in an analogous manner in connection with the method | can be brought. | WhiteIP | Patent Attorney's Office | Patent application fir Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020.

[Description of Preferred Embodiments] LU102167 |

According to a further development, at least one of the handles is connected to the; respective end of the elongate member provided by an elastic member. . This is a particularly easy to implement and elegant variant, an elastic | Provide element in the connecting chain from handle to handle.

In one example Ë additional fasteners such as stitching are completely avoided.

So it becomes a | elastic element as (possibly

Part of a connecting element(s) of handle and elongated | element introduced.

Since the connector is usually required anyway, | this implementation of the elastic element is particularly simple, uncomplicated and robust. | According to a development, the training device comprises at least two elastic | elements, connecting both handles with the corresponding end of the | elongate element is provided by a respective elastic element.

This increases the . elasticity further.

In particular, elasticity can be provided in two places.

For example, the two elastic elements in can be centered on | e.g. an elongate element can be arranged in a symmetrical manner.

In a | An example is such a similar or the same elasticity for a training session that includes two | Limbs involved, given.

For example, the elasticity for both arms (left | and right) is provided symmetrically. is provided. | This allows an elastic element in, for example, an otherwise inelastic | Training equipment are introduced.

For example, at any suitable point | or desired location by creating a break an elastic element | be introduced. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

The elastic element enables gentle and at the same time effective training LU102167 | allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At | damage can be avoided in healthy patients. | The elastic element also enables a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | According to a development, the elongate element has at least two interruptions | on, which are each connected by an elastic element, further the | Interruptions and the corresponding elastic elements space-symmetrically in | are arranged with respect to a center point of the elongate element.

Two elastic | Elements further increase elasticity.

In particular, elasticity | to be provided.

For example, the two elastic elements in can be placed on a | Center, for example, of an elongated element arranged symmetrically | be.

In an example, such a similar or the same elasticity for a training, | involving two extremities.

For example, the | Elasticity provided symmetrically for both arms (left and right). Through the interruptions, an elastic element can be turned into, for example, an otherwise inelastic | Training equipment to be introduced.

For example, at any suitable point | or desired location by creating a break an elastic element | be introduced.

Due to the two interruptions, two elastic elements can be introduced into, for example, an otherwise inelastic training device.

For example, i can be placed at two suitable or desired locations by creating | two interruptions two elastic elements are introduced. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from 27. Qctober 2020 |

According to a development, the training device also includes an anchor, in particular LU102167 | door anchor and/or carabiner.

As a result, the training device with the mentioned | Benefits can be attached effectively for training, for example on a door.

In a | other example, it is attached to a holding device. It can be used in many ways for this . suitable holding devices are attached. : According to a development, the training device also includes an extension element, | soft is elongated and has the following components: an intermediate anchor | at a first end of the extension element with a loop, in particular with | Snap hook set up with an anchor, in particular a door anchor | and/or snap hook to be connected, as well as a loop or a | Hooking device at a second end of the extension member, which from the. first end is different. | As a result, between the anchor, in particular the anchor point, and the elongated | An additional distance can be added to the element of the training device.

With such a | Extension element can also be an actual anchor point moved and flexible | to be set.

In one example, the extension element, optional for the . Users to be used with the training device. | According to a further development, the extension element has an interruption, |. where a connection across the break is provided by an elastic element | is provided.

Specifically, in one example, the extension member is inelastic. | The elastic element thus provides elasticity to the extension element. | The elastic element ensures gentle and at the same time effective training | allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At | damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application fir Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

The elastic element also enables an initial dynamic adjustment to the LU102167 | patient's weight, the athlete's condition, and the type and intensity of the . carried out training achieved. | According to a development, the training device also includes an elongated | Connector, which provides a connection between the anchor and the elongate | element creates, and is suitable to support the elongate element in tension, | in particular comprising a loop for receiving the elongate element. | As a result, a particularly efficient mechanism is provided to the training device on | Pick up anchors and consequently support during training.

In one example, the | Mechanism also particularly efficient to accommodate an extension element, | wherein the elongate connecting piece, the training device, in particular the elongate | Element, in one example the training device and a "miniloop" (e.g. a small | loop or a ring), and only by means of the extension element with | connected to the anchor. | As a result, between the anchor, in particular the anchor point, and the elongated |. An additional distance can be added to the element of the training device.

With such a | An actual anchor point can also be moved and flexibly adjusted using the extension element.

In one example, the extension element, optional for the . Users to be used with the training device.

In one example, the elongated |. Connector, arranged in an inseparable way for the user on the training device, |. for example by forming a permanent loop.

In another example, it can be | but also be separable, for example using a snap hook or another | suitable fastener. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

According to a further development, the elongate connecting piece has an interruption, LU102167 | where a connection across the break is provided by an elastic element | is provided. | The elastic element ensures gentle and at the same time effective training | allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At | damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic element also enables a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the training carried out. | According to a development, the training device also includes a loop, which |. is suitable, the ranges of positions of an anchor at which the anchor the elongate | Element holds, to limit, in a situation where an anchor passes through the loop. {,miniloop”). | This increases the range of positions during training where the anchor will place the |. elongate element, effectively limited. |. This is especially important in asymmetrical training.

In addition, it is | important in the moments of loading and abandonment during training, in which | often intentional or unintentional asymmetrical loads act on the training device. . According to a further development, said loop has an interruption, where | a connection {across the break by an elastic element . is provided. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | |

The elastic element enables gentle and at the same time effective training LU102167 | allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At | damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic element also enables a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | The introduction of the elastic element at this point also has a special, very |. central and symmetrical elastic effect on the entire training device and the | training with this. | According to a further development, the elastic element has an elongate design and is connected to the | connected to the side surfaces of the handle. | In one example, the elastic element is attached, for example with its two ends, to | attached to two opposite ends of the handle. | This is very easy to make and saves elastic compared to other | Variants (for example, passing the elastic element through a | hollow handle). | Fastening can be done in many different ways. | According to a further development, the elastic element has an elongate design and a | Part of the elastic element runs through the handle. | This variant is particularly robust and resilient. | WhiteIP | patent law firm . Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |.

In one example, the handle is approximately in the shape of a hollow cylinder or LU102167 | topologically similar structure. | According to a development, the elastic element forms a ring. | This structure is particularly resilient.

In an example, connections and | Discontinuities saved.

This is particularly low-wear and ensures a | proper function and long service life. | According to a further development, the elastic element is provided with a topological ring-shaped | structure and the topologically annular structure connected to one of the ends of the | connected elongated element. | Such a structure serves, for example, as an anchor point for the elastic element.

For | A wide variety of connection techniques can be used for these connections, . unsolvable but also solvable such as knots and the like. | Such a topologically ring-shaped structure can be, for example, a continuously formed ring-shaped structure, but it can also be a mechanically open and/or closed one be an opening ring-shaped structure (such as, by way of example only, the well-known | "key ring" for holding keys). | According to a development, the training device also includes a second loop, which | runs through a handle in a partial area and/or a second loop, | which is formed by an elongated loop element with the two lateral | Faces of a handle is connected. | | Such a second loop can be used, for example, as a foot or hand loop | be considered and used in this way.

Through the second loop is a . more versatile training possible. | WhiteIP | patent law firm . Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

According to a development, the second loop has an interruption, with a LU102167 | Connection across the break is provided by an elastic element. |. The elastic element ensures gentle and at the same time effective training | allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect |. occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At . damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic element also enables a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | Due to the special arrangement of this elastic element, a special elasticity | provided in the area of the extremity used, for example the hand or the foot. | According to a further development, the elongate element is also adjustable in length.

Dier |. allows for easy customization, for example to the type of training or |. for example the height of the athlete or patient. | According to a development, the elongate element has a pattern, in particular a | Tarn camouflage, on.

Not only does this look visually appealing, it also allows | undisturbed and unobtrusive training, especially in natural environments.

Sun | disturbances during training by humans and animals can be avoided.

Also dangers | by dangerous animals are thereby reduced. | According to a development, at least one elastic element has a pattern | which is adapted to the camouflage camouflage, especially in the area of the color choice of the camouflage | camouflage is adjusted.

As a result, the mentioned effects of the camouflage camouflage | strengthened again. | The elastic elements are fully functional and yet less conspicuous. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-15- According to a further development, matte | and/or inconspicuous colors are used, and glossy and/or bright colors | dispensed with, in particular colors with a high proportion of yellow, in particular yellow and . orange.

As a result, the camouflage effects mentioned are ensured or reinforced again. | Colors with a stimulating or

Warning effects are thus avoided.

Shiny and | reflective surfaces often reflect light, such as sunlight, and . thereby attract attention. |] In addition, the overall appearance of the training device is extremely edes — matte. | According to a development, at least one of the elastic elements has a | elastic behavior with the following properties: an underlying force . elongation diagram

stress-strain diagram or the like, where | the second derivative of the force after the elongation or the second derivative of the | Stress after strain has the same sign as the first derivative of the force | after elongation or the first derivative of stress after elongation, | especially as the modulus of elasticity. | As will be explained further below, this connection enables a special | effective and gentle-healthy training. | In one example, the first derivative is the Young's modulus or Young's modulus | {or proportional to Young's module, e.g. it can also be a Hookean | Be spring constant, in the context of this document, for example, a "modulus of elasticity" in the sense | of this writing also be a size that is directly proportional to this). In a linear example | Hooke's law results as a linear relationship.

A restoring force is then: ie, for example, linear to the elongation. | If the second derivative has the same sign, then the result is | Restoring force disproportionately stronger as a function of the extension. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

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The elastic material is thus, clearly described, in small LU102167 | Deflections/extensions become more elastic and then, with larger .

Deflections/elongations, increasingly inelastic. © This enables a special dynamic adaptation of the training device to the load | and strain achieved - regardless of what this may be due to (e.g. | height of the athlete, muscular strength of the athlete, weight of the athlete, and much more). | Higher derivatives or terms of the expansion according to polynomials can also play an important role. For example, it may be useful if the third derivative or | the third and fourth derivatives each have the same sign as the second and | first derivative. | A Hookean spring constant D can be defined as D=F/AL=E*A/LO with force F, | the Young's modulus E, a cross-section fidche A, a base length LO and an elongation | AL. | According to a development, the elongate element itself is essentially inelastic | and/or there is an effective expansion under tensile loading essentially only in a | Area of at least one elastic element. | Thereby the elastic elements provide controlled elasticity. Since the elongated | element itself is essentially inelastic, this still ensures a high | Stability and rigidity of the overall structure of the training device. This is important for | a successful and ergonomic training. | The terminology "substantially inelastic" is a relative term. in one example | this term in particular as relative to the modulus of elasticity of the elastic elements to | to understand. In one example, the (correctly normalized) Young's modulus of the elongated | Elements an order of magnitude smaller than the Young's modulus of an elastic element. In |! Another example is the (correctly normalized) Young's modulus of the elongated element | two orders of magnitude smaller than the Young's modulus of an elastic element. In a | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 Another example is the (correctly normalized) Young's modulus of the elongated element three LU102167 . Orders of magnitude smaller than the Young's modulus of an elastic element. | pElastic” is also a relative term.

An elastic material can also be | also have an elastic limit.

In one example, the material below | the elastic limit shows elastic behavior. | In one example, a Young's modulus of the order of 10 GPa or 100 GPa | inelastic behavior.

In one example, a Young's modulus of 102 GPa, 102 | GPa or 107 GPa an elastic behavior.

Analogously, a higher elasticity corresponds to | also a lower Hookean spring constant [unit N/m]. However, in addition to Ë the material, this can also be determined by the length and cross-section of the elastic element according to | to be influenced. | In practice, material with a modulus of elasticity of 0.1 — 10 x 107 GPa | armored, preferably 1 — 10 x 10? GPa, more preferred 2 — 5 x 10? GPa, more preferably 3 - 4 | x 102GPa. | In practice, elastic elements with a Hookean spring constant | between 1 and 50 kN/m proved to be particularly suitable, more preferably 3-20 kN/m, | more preferably 5 - 10 kN/m, still more preferably 7 - 8 kN/m. | In these intervals there is sufficient elasticity with a good remaining | Maturity, resistance to wear and durability given. | According to a development, at least one elastic element consists of a material ' | which comprises a polyamide, in particular a polyhexamethylene adipamide. | WhiteIP | Pateni Law Firm || Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

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This material has the most suitable properties of elasticity, workability, 10102167 |

price and robustness for a robust, economically manufacturable, stable | workable and high-quality training device for healthy, gentle training. |

According to a development, at least one elastic element consists of a material | which comprises polymer components, particularly caprolactam-based components. |

These components have the most suitable properties of elasticity and elasticity

Workability for the elastic elements of said training device. | According to a development, at least one elastic element is braided, | in particular double-braided, or includes a braided, in particular double-braided | braided, part, in particular the elastic element, soft a connection | at least one of the handles with the corresponding end of the elongate element | provides braided, in particular double braided, or a braided,. particularly double braided, includes part. | Braiding or double braiding supports, as has been shown, the | material-intrinsic elastic properties and extends the life of the | materials.

For example, the service life increases compared to wear and tear, | which consists, for example, in a certain albeit high number of stretching and successive contraction processes. | Figure List |

The present invention is described below with reference to the schematic figures of | Drawings specified embodiments explained in more detail.

It shows: | 1 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to the prior art; | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-19- Fig. 2 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior art of LU102167 | Technology; | Fig. 3 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior | Technology; | Fig. 4 is another schematic representation of a training device according to the prior | Technology; | Fig. 5 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior | Technology; | 6 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior art Technology; © Fig. 7 is another schematic representation of a training device according to the prior | Technology; | Fig. 8 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior | Technology; | 9 shows a further schematic representation of a training device according to the prior art Technology; . 10 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a first | exemplary embodiment of the present invention; | Fig. 11 is a schematic representation of a training device according to a second | exemplary embodiment of the present invention; |! 12 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a third |! exemplary embodiment of the present invention; | 13 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a fourth | exemplary embodiment of the present invention; | 14 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a fifth | exemplary embodiment of the present invention; | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-20- | 15 shows a schematic representation of a first exemplary anchor for use in the LU102167 | connection with the present invention; . 16 shows a schematic representation of a second exemplary anchor for use in the | connection with the present invention; | 17 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a sixth | exemplary embodiment of the present invention; | 18 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to an exemplary | Embodiment of the present invention to illustrate a camouflage in a |. first embodiment; | 19 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to an exemplary | Embodiment of the present invention to illustrate a camouflage in a |. second embodiment; | 20 shows a schematic representation of a force-elongation diagram of a | exemplary elastic element or

materials. . Character Descriptions | Figures 1-9 relate to the prior art. | Figures 1 and 2 show schematic representations of two embodiments of a | Training device according to the prior art.

FIG. 3 shows a further schematic | Representation of a training device according to the prior art, which also illustrates how a mini loop works.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show further | schematic representations of possible hand/foot straps according to the prior art. | FIG. 6 shows a further schematic illustration of a training device according to | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

State of the art. FIG. 7 shows a further schematic representation of an LU102167 | Training device according to the prior art. FIG. 8 shows a schematic | Representation of an anchor according to the prior art. FIG. 9 shows a schematic | Representation of a use of a training device according to the prior art. | FIG. 10 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a | first exemplary embodiment of the present invention. , The elongate element 25 represents the base of the exercise device. The elongate element 25 ; is designed essentially inelastic, centrally on the [anglichen element, in the area of the | Anchoring, the loop 26 / the mini loop 26 is arranged. The loop 27 includes | the elongate element 25 as well as the loop 26. Hereby, through the loop 26, | the possible positions of the elongate element in relation to the loop 26 to a | certain area of the elongate element 25 is limited. This is useful when training and | can prevent improper handling, accidents and injuries. | The illustrated embodiment of the training device is a special elasticity | conferred by the elastic members 10. These elastic elements 10 can | for example, have an elasticity curve as shown in FIG. | The elastic elements 10 ensure gentle and at the same time effective training. allows. In particular, peak loads are cushioned. A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems. At . damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic elements 10 also allow a first dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | Each of the two elastic elements 10 is here in this example on the one hand on a | annular receiving structure 23 fixed. For example, it wraps around the ring-shaped | receiving structure 23. On the other hand, each of the elastic members 10 carries a handle |

21. The handle 21 can serve as a hand or foot grip 21, for example. The handle 21 can | be hollow, for example in the form of a hollow cylinder, but this does not have to be. The elastic | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

For example, element 10 may be continuously passed through handle 21 .

LU102167 . However, it can also be attached to the handle 21 on both sides.

Numerous fastening techniques | and variants are conceivable, | Another loop 22 can be present, which can be used, for example, as a hand or as a | Foot strap can be used.

The loop 22 can be passed through the handle 21 .

you | but can also be attached to the handle 21 on both sides.

Numerous fastening techniques and - | variants are conceivable. | The loops 24 of the elongate element 25 accept the annular structures 23| connecting up. | In the anchor area, a snap hook | provided with closure 31.

For example, this can have the function of an anchor | or that of an intermediate anchor.

Other variants of anchors are easily compatible with | of the present invention can be combined.

Therefore, the disclosed examples are not | to be understood as limiting. | Figure 11 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a. second exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In addition to the | elastic elements 10 are elastic elements 11 in the elongate element 25 | brought in.

For example, the elongate element 25 has a | Interruption, in which the elastic element 11 is introduced, which to | to bridge the interruption.

For example, the elastic element 11 is for this purpose. each sewn to the elongate member 25 as indicated by hatching in FIG. indicated, but other methods of attachment and connection to the | be used.

The additional elastic elements further increase the elasticity.

They also increase the | Elasticity provided in a distributed manner so that high overall elasticity | can be, but at the same time avoid too high a local elasticity | can. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-23- | In one example, further elastic elements are arranged symmetrically. In LU102167 | For example, similar or the same elasticity is given for training involving two extremities. For example, the elasticity for both arms (left Ë and right) is provided symmetrically. | The technology presented allows further elastic elements to be introduced into, for example, an otherwise inelastic training device. For example, everyone can .

an elastic element can be introduced at a suitable point or desired point by creating an interruption. On the one hand, this can be any position, what | allows a high degree of freedom of choice, but it can also be deliberately particularly suitable.

bodies are used for this purpose. ; The elastic elements ensure gentle and at the same time effective training. | allows. In particular, peak loads are cushioned. A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems. At | damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic elements also allow dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | Figure 12 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a. third exemplary embodiment of the present invention. In this example | are used in the area of the handles instead of the elastic elements 10 only | Connection cords or tapes 20 used. The elasticity of this embodiment | therefore rests on the elastic elements 11. For the discussion of the techniques and | See the discussion above for benefits. | FIG. 13 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a | fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. | This embodiment of the invention is provided with elastic elements 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 | fitted. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-24- L Due to the numerous elastic elements, a high but strongly distributed elasticity = LU102167 . of the training device. | The elastic elements can be the same, similar, but also consciously different | be designed.

For example, the Young's modulus of the elastic elements 12; from the Young's modulus of the elastic element 13 differs.

So another central | directional elasticity are provided by the element 13, which of a | lateral arm-related elasticity, which is formed, for example, by the elements 12 | will, is different. | In the present embodiment, the optional length adjustments 50 | and belt holder 51 shown. | FIG. 14 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a | fifth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Dem elastic | Element 15 has a special function in this embodiment. | This elastic element 15 makes the loop or the miniloop 26 with elasticity | fitted.

This directly affects the range limitation function of the miniloop | 26 out.

The area is thus delimited elastically. | For example, in the left or right extreme position of the permissible | area or the miniloop has an elastic limit instead of a hard, abrupt | onset of area limitation provided. | FIG. 15 shows a schematic representation of a first exemplary anchor for | Use in connection with the present invention.

At anchor 41 is a | Connector 42 attached.

A loop 43 || furnished.

In one example, this loop 43 can have a | snap hooks can be added.

In one example, this is a snap hook 30. || WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

FIG. 16 shows a schematic representation of a second exemplary anchor for the LU102167 | Use in connection with the present invention.

The anchor can be changed using the | Snap hook 49 anchored, i.e. to a device or corresponding location. fastened, to be.

The carabiner can also be used as an intermediate anchor | to serve.

For example, the snap hook 49 can receive a loop 43 of another anchor (or another intermediate anchor). , A connector is attached to the anchor.

Through the seam / stitching 44 is here | a loop 42 established.

In one example, this loop 42 can be | a carabiner can be attached.

In one example, this is a snap hook 30. | The snap hook 49 is secured to the connecting piece by the seam/stitching 45 . appropriate. | An elastic element 16 is incorporated in the connecting piece.

The elastic element | is sewn to the connector by the seams/stitches 46,47. | The elastic element 16 enables gentle and at the same time effective training allows.

In particular, peak loads are cushioned.

A positive effect | occurs especially in patients with weak joints or joint problems.

At | damage can be avoided preventively in healthy patients. | The elastic element 16 is also a dynamic adjustment to the | patient weight, the condition of the athlete and the type and intensity of the | carried out training achieved. | For example, by using it as an anchor or intermediate anchor, the elasticity of the | Training device to be further increased. | In particular, by using it as an additional intermediate anchor, the central | Elasticity can be further increased again. | FIG. 17 shows a schematic representation of a training device according to a | sixth exemplary embodiment of the present invention. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

-26- | FIG. 17 particularly illustrates some further possible variations of the LU102167.

training equipment. The loop 22 is provided by an elastic element 13 here. The | elastic element 13 can be attached to the sides of the handle 21 to form the loop | or, as shown here, through the handle. | The elastic elements 17 of the training device can be sewn to the elongate element of the training device in an overlapping manner. In the area of the seam/sewing | in this example the respective ends arranged one above the other. This represents a . alternative to lateral sewing. | In another example, elastic elements are not only one-sided, but | sewn to the elongated element on both sides, creating a kind of sandwich structure | (elastic element - elongate element - elastic element, not shown). This | Structure is very symmetrical and also very robust and safe. | Figures 18 and 19 show a schematic representation of a training device | according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention for |. Clarification of a camouflage in a first and second embodiment. | This not only looks visually appealing, but also enables an undisturbed and . unobtrusive training, especially in natural environments. This is how disturbances in the | Training by humans and animals should be avoided. Also dangers from dangerous animals | are thereby reduced. FIG. 20 shows a schematic representation of a force-elongation diagram of a | exemplary elastic element or material. | The curve is monotonically increasing and positively curved (left-curved). The sign | the first derivative is positive. Likewise, the sign of the second derivative is | positive. The first and second derivative have the same sign. This also applies | also the (right-hand defined) derivative at zero on the abscissa. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 |

As will be explained further below, this connection enables a special LU102167 | effective and gentle-healthy training.

À In one example, the first derivative is the Young's modulus or Young's modulus. (or proportional to the Young's modulus, for example, it can also be a Hooke's | spring constant, within the scope of this document, for example, an "elasticity module" in the sense of | this document can also be a quantity that is directly proportional to this). In a linear example | Hooke's law results as a linear relationship.

A restoring force is then . so for example linear to the extension. . Since the second derivative has the same sign as the first derivative, . resulting in a restoring force that is disproportionately stronger as a function of the lengthening. | The elastic material is thus, clearly described, at small | Deflections/extensions become more elastic and then, with larger à deflections/extensions, it becomes increasingly inelastic. | This is a special dynamic adjustment of the training device to the load | and strain achieved - regardless of what this may be due to (e.g. | height of the athlete, muscular strength of the athlete, weight of the athlete, and much more). | Even higher derivatives or

Terms of the polynomial expansion can have a | to play an important role.

For example, it can be helpful if the third derivative or | the third and fourth derivatives each have the same sign as the second and . first derivative. | It should be noted that all | Characteristics also used in an analogous manner in connection with the method | can be brought.

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Claims (27)

LU102167 | patent claims . 1. Training device, comprising an elongate element (25) with two ends, at least. two handles (21) which are at one of the two ends of the elongate element (25) | are arranged, characterized in that in the connection path between; the two handles (21) at least one elastically designed element (10-18) | is introduced. | 2. Training device according to claim 1, wherein the connection of at least one of the handles L (21) to the corresponding end of the elongate element (25) by a | elastic element (10) is provided. | 3. Training device according to claim 2, comprising at least two elastic elements | (10), the connection of both handles (21) with the corresponding end | of the elongate element (25) is provided by a respective elastic element (10). | 4. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated | Element (25) has a break, with a connection via the | Interruption across is provided by an elastic element {11-17). | 5. Training device according to claim 4, wherein the elongate element (25) has at least two | Has interruptions, which each have an elastic element {11-17) |. are connected, further including the breaks and the corresponding | elastic elements (11-17) spaced symmetrically in relation to a center | of the elongate element (25). | 6. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a | Anchors, in particular door anchors and/or snap hooks (30, 49). | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 || 7. Training device according to claim 6, further comprising an extension element, LU102167 | which is elongated and has: . an intermediate anchor (49) at a first end of the extension element 0 with a loop, in particular with a snap hook, which is set up. is, with an anchor, in particular a door anchor and/or snap hook, | to be connected | a loop (42) or hook device at a second end of the | Extension element different from the first end. . 8. Training device according to claim 7, wherein the extension element has an L interruption, with a connection across the interruption | is provided by an elastic element (16). | 9. Training device according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising an elongated | Connector (28), which is a connection between the anchor and the. elongate element (25) creates, and is suitable, the elongate element (25) at | To support tensile load, in particular comprising a loop for receiving the | elongated element. 10. Exercise device according to claim 9, wherein the elongate connecting piece (28) has a | having a break, a connection across the break being provided by a resilient member (13). | 11. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a | Loop (26) which is suitable for the ranges of positions of an anchor at | soft the anchor holds the elongate element {25), in a situation | in which an anchor passes through the loop (26), | 12. Training device according to claim 11, wherein the loop has an interruption, | where a connection across the break is separated by an elastic |. Element (15) is provided. |. WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | -30- | 13. Training device according to claims 2-12, wherein the elastic element (10,18) LU102167 | is elongated and is connected to the side surfaces of the handle. | 14. Training device according to one of claims 2-12, wherein the elastic element (10,18) Ë is designed to be elongated and a portion of the elastic element extends through the handle E. | 15. Training device according to claims 2 - 14, wherein the elastic element (10-18) | forms a ring. | 16. Training device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the elastic element with a | topologically ring-shaped structure (23), and the topologically . annular structure (23) with one of the ends of the elongate element (25) | connected is. _ 17. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a | second loop (22), which runs through a handle in a partial area | and / or a second loop (22), which is formed by an elongated | Loop element is connected to the two lateral surfaces of a handle. | 18. Training device according to claim 17, wherein the second loop has an interruption | where a connection across the break is represented by a | elastic element (14) is provided. | 19. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, further wherein the | elongate element (25) is adjustable in length (50). | 20. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongate | Element (25) has a pattern, in particular a camouflage camouflage. | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | 21. Training device according to claim 20, wherein at least one elastic element (10-18) 10102167 | has a pattern which is adapted to the camouflage camouflage, in particular in the area of the color selection of the camouflage camouflage is adapted. | 22. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein for the | Matt and/or inconspicuous colors are used for components of the training device ©, and shiny and/or bright colors are avoided, especially | Colors with a high yellow content, especially yellow and orange. | 23. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one. of the elastic elements (10-18) has an elasticity behavior with the following | Features: | an underlying force-extension diagram or stress-strain diagram; diagram or the like, | where the second derivative of the force after the elongation and the second | derivative of the stress after the strain has the same sign as the | first derivation of the force after the elongation or the first derivation of the | Stress after elongation, especially as the modulus of elasticity. . 24. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the elongated | Element (25) itself is essentially inelastic and/or an effective | Expansion under tensile load essentially only in an area of at least | an elastic element (10-18) occurs. | 25. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one | elastic element (10-18) consists of a material which is a polyamide, | in particular a polyhexamethylene adipamide, comprises, | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm || Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | 26. Training device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one LU102167 | elastic element {10-18) consists of a material which | Polymer components, in particular components based on caprolactam, includes. | 27. Training device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one | elastic element (10-18) braided, in particular double braided, or | includes a braided part, in particular a double braided part, | in particular wherein the elastic element (10) having a connection || at least one of the handles (21) with the corresponding end of the elongated | Elements (25) provides braided, in particular double-braided, or E comprises a braided, in particular double-braided part. | 28. Methods for athletic, therapeutic or medical training, | comprising the following steps: ; Providing (S01) an element (25) and two handles (21), where | the elongate element (25) connects the two handles (21), in particular substantially inelastically, and wherein the elongate element (25) | at least one interruption in the connection path between the two handles | (21), in which at least one elastically designed element (10-18) | is introduced, | Setting (S02) a tensile load on the elongate element (25), in particular | Adjusting a tensile load on the elongated element (25) by means of at least | one of the handles (21), | Determining (S03) an elastic expansion of the at least one elastic. embellished elements (10-18). . WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 D -33- elastic element | 11 elastic element | 12 elastic member; 13 elastic element : 14 elastic element | elastic element f 16 elastic element | 17 elastic element | 18 elastic element | connecting cord {inelastic) | 22 (foot/hand) loop | 23 annular structure; 24 loop | (inelastic) elongated element | 26 loop/mini loop . 27 loop | 28 connector | 29 loop | Anchor/intermediate anchor/carabiner | 31 carabiner clip | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020 | 41 Anchor LU102167 | 42 Connector . 43 loop | 44 seam/stitching | 45 seam/stitching | 46 seam/stitching | 47 seam/stitching | 48 lobster clasp | 49 Anchors/Intermediate Anchors/Snap Hooks . 50 length setting | 51 belt holder | WhiteIP | Patent Law Firm | Patent application for Herm Florian Weinmann Patent application from October 27, 2020.