US20060287159A1 - Two-piece finger weight device - Google Patents
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- 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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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- A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
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- the present invention relates to a device that is weighted and securable to a finger to assist in strengthening the finger during use of the finger.
- a weight is invaluable for sports usage, piano playing and other activities where fingers are in constant use and thus, in need of strengthening.
- the simple and efficient design forming applicant's invention can be used on any size finger and the weights can quickly and easily be inserted.
- the finger weight assembly does not restrict circulation thus, allowing the wearer to use for an extended time without discomfort.
- a two piece finger weight including a weight receiving portion designed to fit on the top of a finger.
- the weight receiving portion in the illustrated embodiment which is by way of example only defines 3 longitudinally extending cylindrical holes (in the direction of the finger) into which are fitted cylindrical rod segments.
- the holes can extend all the way through or they can be blocked off at one end to prevent the weights from flying out when there is a sharp forward motion of the finger. Three are shown, but more or less can be provided as desired.
- the rod segments can be made of different materials depending on the finger weight desired. Examples of materials that can be used include tungsten and stainless steel.
- the strap has a strap portion that extends through an opening on one side of the weight holding device, which opening is defined by shoulders that receive the outwardly extending head portion of the strap.
- the strap portion defines spaced openings through which projections on the finger weight extends to secure the weight in position when the strap is tightened to the desired position by directing it around the finger and through a strap opening on the side opposite the location of the opening through which the strap is initially moved.
- the respective strap openings are placed in interengaging projections with the upwardly extending projections on the weight holding member.
- the underside of the weight holding member and the strap are provided with a series of bumps or projections located adjacent to the strap openings that engage with grooves in the finger weight member adjacent the upwardly extending projections to prevent turning of the strap and finger weight relative to the finger.
- the weigh holding member can be made of a variety of materials an example of which is a relatively hard plastic of 85-90 durometer and a strap of approximately 73 durometer for flexibility.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the novel finger weight device shown in the assembled position from one side thereof;
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1 with the strap secured to the weight device free of a finger;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2 showing the strap in a retained depending position
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the finger weight device of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of the finger weight member
- FIG. 6 is a view similar to FIG. 1 of a second embodiment.
- the finger weight assemblage 10 showing a strap 12 secured in place on the weight member 14 .
- the strap 12 includes a strap section 16 and a transversely extending head member 18 .
- the strap head 18 is located on supports defined by recesses 20 , 22 (see FIG. 5 ).
- the recesses 20 , 22 are located adjacent the openings 24 , 26 defined by the weight member 14 on both sides thereof.
- the strap head 18 is located in the recesses 20 , 22 adjacent one of the openings 24 , 26 and the strap section 16 is then wrapped around a finger and enters the other opening.
- the width of the strap section 16 is substantially equal to the width of the openings 24 , 26 therefore.
- An assembled view (sans finger) is shown in FIG. 2 .
- the weight member 14 is curved on its underside 27 to generally conform to the finger on which it is to be placed. The curve is slightly flatter than a finger and thus, does not completely encompass the finger when the strap is tightened so as to not totally impede the circulation flow through the finger.
- the finger weight member 14 is of a length to normally fit between the first and second joint or the second and third joint of a finger.
- the weight member 14 has an outward surface 42 of a roughly triangular configuration and includes in its central section outwardly extending generally rectangular projections 44 that are designed to interfit with similar openings 46 in the strap portion 16 .
- the fitting relationship between the strap section 16 openings 46 and the projections 44 of the weight member 14 is best shown in FIG. 2 .
- the strap when in the finger wrapped position extends through the opening 24 around a finger and through the opening 26 in the finger weight member opposite to the opening 24 in which the strap head 18 is located and secured in placed by the interfitting projections 44 and strap openings 46 .
- the number of projections can be varied as desired along with the corresponding strap openings. What is illustrated is by way of example only.
- the weight member 14 defines outwardly extending flanges 48 , 50 that guide the strap relative to the weight member 14 as the strap is wrapped into position.
- These grooves 52 , 54 are designed to receive generally semi-spherical projections or bumps 56 found on the inner surface of the strap 16 in parallel relationship to, but on opposite sides of the strap openings 46 (see FIG. 5 ) to assist in preventing the strap 16 from turning relative to the weight member 14 .
- the grooves 52 , 54 are located at the openings 24 , 26 on both sides of the weight member 14 to accommodate the bumps 56 on the strap.
- the weight member 14 defines longitudinally extending (in the finger extending direction) cylindrical openings 28 , 30 , 32 for the receipt of cylindrical finger weights 34 , 36 , 38 .
- the finger weights are in frictional engagement with the openings to retain them in position.
- One or more weights can be inserted at any given time to vary the weight of the weight member as desired.
- the material of the weight can also be varied and two material examples that can be employed are stainless steel having an approximate weight of 10 grams/rod or tungsten having an approximate weight of 25 grams/rod.
- the weight openings 28 , 30 , 32 shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 5 do not extend all the way through in that the weight member 14 is formed with generally semi-spherical and covers 58 . In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 3 and 6 , the weight openings 28 , 30 , 32 extend completely through the weight member 14 .
Abstract
A two-piece finger weight device including a weight member and a strap for connecting the weight member to a finger. The strap is supported in one opening of the weight and after being disposed about a finger, it is secured to the weight member by interfitting openings in the straps with outwardly extending projections on the outer surface of the weight member. The weight member defines longitudinally extending openings of various sizes to accommodate weights of corresponding sizes to obtain the weight desired.
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- The present invention relates to a device that is weighted and securable to a finger to assist in strengthening the finger during use of the finger. Such a weight is invaluable for sports usage, piano playing and other activities where fingers are in constant use and thus, in need of strengthening.
- There are a number of finger weight devices holding a plurality of weights on the market that have been used to strengthen fingers that are effective such as those cited in U.S. Pat. No. 7,570,41 to Hasfeld, U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,193 and in applicant's U.S. application entitled “Limb Weight Device” filed Nov. 29, 2004 and having Ser. No. 10/999,421. These devices while effective cannot be readily adjusted to be used on fingers of all sizes and when used are subject to becoming loose on a finger over time.
- Similarly, while they can handle weights of varying sizes they make no provision for preventing expulsion of the weights when the finger goes through a strong forward motion such as throwing a baseball.
- The simple and efficient design forming applicant's invention can be used on any size finger and the weights can quickly and easily be inserted. The finger weight assembly does not restrict circulation thus, allowing the wearer to use for an extended time without discomfort.
- In accordance with one embodiment of the invention there is illustrated a two piece finger weight including a weight receiving portion designed to fit on the top of a finger. The weight receiving portion in the illustrated embodiment which is by way of example only defines 3 longitudinally extending cylindrical holes (in the direction of the finger) into which are fitted cylindrical rod segments. The holes can extend all the way through or they can be blocked off at one end to prevent the weights from flying out when there is a sharp forward motion of the finger. Three are shown, but more or less can be provided as desired. The rod segments can be made of different materials depending on the finger weight desired. Examples of materials that can be used include tungsten and stainless steel.
- To retain the weight holding device in position on a finger a separate strap is used. The strap has a strap portion that extends through an opening on one side of the weight holding device, which opening is defined by shoulders that receive the outwardly extending head portion of the strap. The strap portion defines spaced openings through which projections on the finger weight extends to secure the weight in position when the strap is tightened to the desired position by directing it around the finger and through a strap opening on the side opposite the location of the opening through which the strap is initially moved. When tightened in position, the respective strap openings are placed in interengaging projections with the upwardly extending projections on the weight holding member. The underside of the weight holding member and the strap are provided with a series of bumps or projections located adjacent to the strap openings that engage with grooves in the finger weight member adjacent the upwardly extending projections to prevent turning of the strap and finger weight relative to the finger.
- The weigh holding member can be made of a variety of materials an example of which is a relatively hard plastic of 85-90 durometer and a strap of approximately 73 durometer for flexibility.
- To obtain a better understanding of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings illustrating one embodiment of the invention in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the novel finger weight device shown in the assembled position from one side thereof; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of the device ofFIG. 1 with the strap secured to the weight device free of a finger; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the embodiment shown inFIG. 2 showing the strap in a retained depending position; -
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the finger weight device ofFIG. 2 ; and -
FIG. 5 is a plan view of the finger weight member; -
FIG. 6 is a view similar toFIG. 1 of a second embodiment. - Referring to
FIG. 1 , there is illustrated thefinger weight assemblage 10 showing astrap 12 secured in place on theweight member 14. Thestrap 12 includes astrap section 16 and a transversely extendinghead member 18. Thestrap head 18 is located on supports defined byrecesses 20, 22 (seeFIG. 5 ). Therecesses openings 24, 26 defined by theweight member 14 on both sides thereof. Thestrap head 18 is located in therecesses openings 24, 26 and thestrap section 16 is then wrapped around a finger and enters the other opening. The width of thestrap section 16 is substantially equal to the width of theopenings 24, 26 therefore. An assembled view (sans finger) is shown inFIG. 2 . - Referring specifically to
FIG. 3 there is shown thestrap head 18 supported in therecesses strap section 16 is in position to be wrapped around a finger. As shown inFIG. 2 , theweight member 14 is curved on itsunderside 27 to generally conform to the finger on which it is to be placed. The curve is slightly flatter than a finger and thus, does not completely encompass the finger when the strap is tightened so as to not totally impede the circulation flow through the finger. There are sphericalshaped projections 29 on theunderside 27 to aid in retaining the finger weight assembly in position relative to the finger. Thefinger weight member 14 is of a length to normally fit between the first and second joint or the second and third joint of a finger. - As best seen in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theweight member 14 has an outward surface 42 of a roughly triangular configuration and includes in its central section outwardly extending generallyrectangular projections 44 that are designed to interfit withsimilar openings 46 in thestrap portion 16. The fitting relationship between thestrap section 16openings 46 and theprojections 44 of theweight member 14 is best shown inFIG. 2 . Specifically, the strap when in the finger wrapped position extends through the opening 24 around a finger and through the opening 26 in the finger weight member opposite to the opening 24 in which thestrap head 18 is located and secured in placed by theinterfitting projections 44 andstrap openings 46. The number of projections can be varied as desired along with the corresponding strap openings. What is illustrated is by way of example only. - It is to be further noted that the
weight member 14 defines outwardly extendingflanges weight member 14 as the strap is wrapped into position. Located between theflanges projections 44 and in the same general alignment aregrooves grooves bumps 56 found on the inner surface of thestrap 16 in parallel relationship to, but on opposite sides of the strap openings 46 (seeFIG. 5 ) to assist in preventing thestrap 16 from turning relative to theweight member 14. As seen inFIG. 5 , thegrooves openings 24, 26 on both sides of theweight member 14 to accommodate thebumps 56 on the strap. - The
weight member 14 defines longitudinally extending (in the finger extending direction)cylindrical openings cylindrical finger weights - The
weight openings FIGS. 1, 2 and 5 do not extend all the way through in that theweight member 14 is formed with generally semi-spherical and covers 58. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 3 and 6 , theweight openings weight member 14. - It is intended to cover by the appended claims all embodiments that fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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1. A finger weight device comprising a first member having at least one weight receiving portion, a strap for securing the weight to a finger, the weight defining means for supporting one end of the strap relative thereto and the strap and weight defining cooperating projections and openings for securing the strap to the weight when it is to be secured to a finger.
2. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 1 in which the weight member defines a strap opening on both sides thereof, at least one of said openings defining at least one adjacent recess for supporting for said one end of the strap, the strap is a separate member and defines a portion sized to extend through said opening and a head portion contacting said recess whereby said one end of said strap is supported in position relative to said weight member.
3. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 2 in which the unsupported end of said strap extends through the other opening and the projections are defined on an outer surface of said weight member, and the strap defines openings for receiving the projections whereby when the strap is secured relative to one opening and the other end of the strap extends through the other opening, the strap portion receives the projections in its spaced openings to secure the weight member in position on a finger.
4. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 3 in which the weight member defines outwardly extending flanges parallel to said projections to retain the strap relative thereto.
5. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 4 in which the projections are centrally spaced on the weight member and the weight member defines grooves extending parallel to said projections and the strap defines projections parallel to said spaced openings to engage said grooves to prevent turning of the strap relative to the weight member.
6. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 5 in which the weight member is arcuately shaped on its underside to generally conform to a finger.
7. A finger weight as set forth in claim 5 in which there are provided outwardly extending projections that are positioned to engage the finger when the weight is in position to help prevent the weight from moving relative to the finger.
8. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 6 in which the accurate surface includes end portions that do not contact said finger insuring that there is circulation through said finger.
9. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 6 in which the outer surface of said weight member is generally triangular in configuration and defines openings for receiving weights therein.
10. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 9 in which the openings extend longitudinally and generally parallel to the finger on which it is to be located.
11. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 9 in which the openings extend completely through the weight member.
12. A finger weight as set forth in claim 10 in which the openings are closed at one end to prevent the weights from leaving the weight member when the finger weight device is suddenly moved in the direction of the closed end.
13. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 2 in which the weight member is generally triangular in cross section and the openings located at each side of the weight member are of a width to restrain the elongated strap end, but permit the strap to be moved therethrough.
14. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 10 in which there are three longitudinally extending openings for receiving weights.
15. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 5 in which the side weight member openings are sized to closely receive the strap and the weight member defines recesses for the projections on the strap disposed adjacent the strap openings for receiving the strap projections.
16. A finger weight device comprising a first member having at least one weight receiving portion, a strap for securing the weight to a finger, the first member being arcuately shaped on its underside to generally conform to a finger, the outer surface being triangular in configuration and defining openings for receiving weights therein.
17. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 16 in which there are three longitudinally extending openings for receiving weights.
18. A finger weight device as set forth in claim 17 in which the openings are closed at one end to prevent the weights from leaving the weight member when the finger weight device is suddenly moved in the direction of the closed end.
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