US20050124469A1 - U-Twist - Google Patents

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US20050124469A1
US20050124469A1 US10/707,341 US70734103A US2005124469A1 US 20050124469 A1 US20050124469 A1 US 20050124469A1 US 70734103 A US70734103 A US 70734103A US 2005124469 A1 US2005124469 A1 US 2005124469A1
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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
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/20—Punching balls, e.g. for boxing; Other devices for striking used during training of combat sports, e.g. bags
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  • the first picture is an exploded view of the finished product.
  • FIG. 2 shows a close up view of the Adjustable Bearing Assembly.
  • FIG. 3 is an example of the U-Twist in the high position.
  • FIG. 4 is a highlighted view of the U-Twist Adjustable Bearing Assembly.
  • the Horizontal Plank is connected to the Main vertical tube via the bearing assembly, allowing the plank to turn around the vertical tube 360 degrees in either clock wise direction or counter clockwise.
  • FIG. 5 is an example of striking the U-Twist with the hip area.
  • FIG. 6 is a view of using elbow jabs on the U-Twist.
  • FIG. 7 is an example of using your legs by kicking or kneeing the U-Twist.
  • the plank is connected to a bearing assembly fitted around the vertical tube, allowing the plank to spin in a 360 degrees circular motion when the opposite padded end is struck. Even more particularly, it enables body stretching and movement to increase the blood circulation as well as the conditioning of the cardiovascular system.

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U-Twist is an exercise apparatus, which may be used for aerobics training. I believe that I am the original and sole inventor of the U-Twist, for which a patent is sought. The present invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms. While the drawings illustrate and the specification describes certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that such disclosure is by way of example only. This invention relates generally to personal training equipment primarily used, but not limited to home aerobics.

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  • Below is a pictorial example of how U-Twist is used.
  • The first picture is an exploded view of the finished product. FIG. 2 shows a close up view of the Adjustable Bearing Assembly. FIG. 3 is an example of the U-Twist in the high position. FIG. 4 is a highlighted view of the U-Twist Adjustable Bearing Assembly. The Horizontal Plank is connected to the Main vertical tube via the bearing assembly, allowing the plank to turn around the vertical tube 360 degrees in either clock wise direction or counter clockwise. FIG. 5 is an example of striking the U-Twist with the hip area. FIG. 6 is a view of using elbow jabs on the U-Twist. FIG. 7 is an example of using your legs by kicking or kneeing the U-Twist. The plank is connected to a bearing assembly fitted around the vertical tube, allowing the plank to spin in a 360 degrees circular motion when the opposite padded end is struck. Even more particularly, it enables body stretching and movement to increase the blood circulation as well as the conditioning of the cardiovascular system.

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1. My invention provides a full body work out by standing and striking the horizontal plank pad (with your hand, foot, elbow, hip, or knee).
Each strike causes the pad to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise, depending on the direction of the strike as shown in FIG. 8.
My invention provides a workout system that can be convenient to move, disassemble, or stored to allow room space for a variety of purposes.
A apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said horizontal plank can includes an inflatable pad.
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US5389057A (en) * 1993-12-08 1995-02-14 Zagata, Jr.; Ronald Exercise apparatus for practicing offensive and defensive techniques
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US5683315A (en) * 1996-09-09 1997-11-04 Ring; David Lee Portable tethered ball batting practice apparatus
US6514161B1 (en) * 1999-10-29 2003-02-04 Pro Performance Sports, Llc Baseball striking practice device
US6475108B1 (en) * 1999-11-02 2002-11-05 Chris D. Sarenana, Sr. Soccer kicking training device
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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US20040176222A1 (en) * 2003-03-04 2004-09-09 Mitchell Donald W. Interactive martial arts training apparatus
US7416517B2 (en) * 2003-03-04 2008-08-26 Mitchell Donald W Interactive martial arts training apparatus
US20070142186A1 (en) * 2004-03-04 2007-06-21 Malcolm MacNab Portable martial arts practice dummy
US20060058158A1 (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-16 Pentagon South Inc. Universal fitness apparatus
US7147591B2 (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-12-12 Pentagon South Inc. Universal fitness apparatus
US7297092B1 (en) 2005-05-09 2007-11-20 Tyrone Gaynor Athlete training device
US20070197348A1 (en) * 2006-02-21 2007-08-23 Yuan-Sheng Ku Beating training machine
US7938759B1 (en) * 2008-12-22 2011-05-10 Tyrone Gaynor Freestanding athletic training apparatus and associated method
WO2016026800A1 (en) * 2014-08-19 2016-02-25 Enrique Markus Grahl Apparatus for learning and practising dancing
US10639535B2 (en) 2016-07-20 2020-05-05 Tim Alan Hoover Athletic hands training apparatus

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