US20080274858A1 - Neck Trainer and Method of Use - Google Patents

Neck Trainer and Method of Use Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20080274858A1
US20080274858A1 US11/743,610 US74361007A US2008274858A1 US 20080274858 A1 US20080274858 A1 US 20080274858A1 US 74361007 A US74361007 A US 74361007A US 2008274858 A1 US2008274858 A1 US 2008274858A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
user
head
neck
section
annular
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US11/743,610
Inventor
Scott Flavell
Thomas Carpentier
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
WHITE SKY LLC
Original Assignee
WHITE SKY LLC
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by WHITE SKY LLC filed Critical WHITE SKY LLC
Priority to US11/743,610 priority Critical patent/US20080274858A1/en
Assigned to WHITE SKY LLC reassignment WHITE SKY LLC ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: CARPENTIER, THOMAS, FLAVELL, SCOTT
Publication of US20080274858A1 publication Critical patent/US20080274858A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/065User-manipulated weights worn on user's body
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4001Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4003Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the head; to the neck
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63BAPPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/025Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the head or the neck

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to core neck muscle development and training devices.
  • an aspect of the invention involves a neck trainer for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthening and developing the core muscles of the neck.
  • the neck trainer includes an annular headband section configured to fit snugly on a forehead of the user, around a head of the user and above ears of the user; and an annular weight section delineated from and connected to the annular headband section, above the annular headband section.
  • the annular weight section with the headband section is vertically spaced upwardly so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user, increasing the moment of force provided by the annular weight section when the user moves the user's head, strengthening and developing the core neck muscles of the user.
  • the neck trainer When the neck trainer is worn by the user, the neck trainer provides a slight amount of weight that is equally distributed on top of the head, creating gravitational down-force. This down-force releases the connective tissues and muscles in the back of the head, neck, shoulders and upper ribs (which swell due to everyday stress and poor posture). This release allows blood to flow more freely and unrestricted through the major arteries from the head down the spinal column to the arms. Thus, pain in those areas is reduced or eliminated. Most headaches that develop as a result of restricted blood flow to the brain due to aggravated or swollen muscles will also be alleviated.
  • Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a neck trainer for stretching, strengthening, and developing the core neck muscles of a user.
  • the method includes providing a neck trainer including an annular headband section separated from and below an annular weight section; donning the neck trainer on the user's head so that the headband section fits snugly on the user's forehead and around the user's head, above ears of the user; spacing the annular weight section with the headband section so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user; and using the neck trainer to strengthen and develop the core neck muscles of the user.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of the neck trainer and illustrates the neck trainer on the head of a user.
  • FIG. 2 is another front elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1 .
  • the neck trainer 100 is made of a combination nylon and neoprene flexible material that is stitched together to form upper annular weight section 110 and lower annular headband section 120 .
  • the combination nylon and neoprene flexible material includes an inner layer of nylon material, an outer layer of nylon material, and an intermediate neoprene layer of material between the inner and outer nylon layers of material.
  • the upper annular weight section 110 carries a fine carbon steel grit. Carbon steel grit is desirable because of its similarity in density to lead, but is much safer than lead. The granular size of carbon steel grit is well suited in the tubular portion of the upper annular weight section 110 , creating greater comfort for the user. A high concentration or density of grit particles are carried in the upper annular weight section 110 .
  • the upper annual weight section 110 forms an uninterrupted annular weight with a substantially uniform cross section.
  • the neck trainer 100 includes a width W of about 3 in. (width of upper annual weight section 110 is about 1.0 in. and width of the lower annular headband section 120 is about 2.0 in.).
  • the width of the upper annual weight section 110 ranges from 0.75 in. to 1.5 in. and the width of the lower annular headband section 120 ranges from 1.5 in. to 2.5 in.
  • the width W of the neck trainer 100 ranges from 2.25 in. to 4.0 in.
  • the upper annular weight section 110 includes 1 lb. of carbon steel grit.
  • neck trainer(s) comes in different weights (e.g., 0.5 lb, 0.75 lb, 1.0 lb., 1.25 lb, 1.5 lb, 1.75 lb, 2.0 lb, etc.).
  • the lower annular headband section 120 is connected to the upper annular weight section 110 by the nylon/neoprene flexible material and annular stitching 130 .
  • the annular stitching 130 delineates the lower annular headband section 120 from the upper annular weight section 110 .
  • the neck trainer 100 includes an annular indent in the area of the annular stitching 130 .
  • the lower annular headband section 120 is connected to (and delineated from) the upper annular weight section 110 by other connection means such as, but not by limitation, an adhesive.
  • the lower annular headband section 120 and the upper annular weight section 110 include completely separate constructions/members, which are made of the same material (e.g., neoprene/nylon) or different materials, and are joined together by stitching, adhesive, or other connection means.
  • the headband section 120 is a continuous annular sleeve that fits over forehead F and around head H, above ears E, of user U.
  • the neoprene material of the headband section 120 has a flexibility and slight elasticity that enables the neck trainer 100 to be secured to the patient's head H, while accommodating different-sized heads.
  • the headband section 120 also serves as a vertical spacer that spaces the upper annular weight section 110 a distance D upwardly, higher on the user's head H (compared to head weight devices in the past that rested lower on the user's head H).
  • the headband section 120 causes the upper annular weight section 110 to be located on/around a user's head H, substantially at or above a top of a user's forehead F. Spacing the upper annular weight section 110 higher on the user's head H increases the moment of force (compared to other head weight devices in the past) when the user U pivots one's head H from side to side, pivots one's head H forward/rearward, and/or pivots/rotates one's head H in a circular motion. This increases the workout on the core muscles of the user's neck, alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck.
  • the neck trainer 100 includes alternative constructions.
  • the neck trainer includes a hat, baseball cap, and/or cap configuration where a headband section keeps the neck trainer above the user's ears E on the user's head H, and a cap or top section covers a top T of the user's head H.
  • the cap or top section which resides substantially at the top of or above the forehead F, includes the upper annular weight section 110 .
  • the neck trainer 100 will now be described in use.
  • the neck trainer 100 is placed on a user's head H.
  • the annular headband section 120 is pulled downwardly around the user's head H so that the elasticity in the annular headband section snugly fits onto the user's head H, over the forehead F and around the user's head, above the user's ears E.
  • the headband section 120 vertically spaces the upper annular weight section 110 a distance D upwardly, higher on the user's head H (compared to other head weight devices in the past that rested lower on the user's head H).
  • the upper annular weight section 110 is located on/around a user's head H, substantially at or above a top of the user's forehead F.
  • the neck trainer 100 With the neck trainer 100 donned on the user's head H, with the upper annular weight section 110 located substantially at or above a top of the user's forehead F, the user U undergoes normal everyday activity where some movement of the head H and neck occurs. This normal everyday activity, the increased weight of the neck trainer 100 and the increased moment of force of the upper annular weight section 110 , alleviates head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthens and develops the core muscles of the neck.
  • a user rotates one's head H with the neck trainer 100 thereon gently front to back and side to side after wearing the neck trainer for at least 10 minutes.
  • the neck trainer When the neck trainer is worn by the user, the neck trainer provides a slight amount of weight that is equally distributed on top of the head, creating gravitational down-force. This down-force releases the connective tissues and muscles in the back of the head, neck, shoulders and upper ribs (which swell due to everyday stress and poor posture). This release allows blood to flow more freely and unrestricted through the major arteries from the head down the spinal column to the arms. Thus, pain in those areas is reduced or eliminated. Most headaches that stem from lack of blood to the brain are also eliminated.
  • the user U performs one or more exercises with the neck trainer 100 donned where the user U pivots one's head H from side to side, pivots one's head H forward/rearward, and/or pivots/rotates one's head H in a circular motion.
  • the neck trainer 100 is a convenient, easy, simple device and method for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Otolaryngology (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)

Abstract

A neck trainer for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck includes an annular headband section configured to fit snugly on a forehead of the user, around a head of the user and above ears of the user; and an annular weight section delineated from and connected to the annular headband section, above the annular headband section. The annular weight section with the headband section is vertically spaced upwardly so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user, increasing the moment of force provided by the annular weight section when the user moves the user's head, alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck.

Description

    FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention relates to core neck muscle development and training devices.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 90% of all neck and shoulder pain is temporary and not chronic. The most common cause of this pain is related to everyday stress, poor posture, or a combination of both. The most common way to attempt to alleviate this pain is with medication. Another way to alleviate pain in this area is by strengthening and stretching the muscles in or around the head, neck, and shoulders. More specifically, the group of muscles targeted are Longissimus Capitis, Suboccipital, Emispmalis Capitis, Longissimus Cervicis and Levator Scapula. Free weights, dumbbells, and exercise/weight machines are known for building and training various muscles in the body. Despite the wide variety of exercise strengthening devices, neck muscle strengthening devices for strengthening the core muscles of the neck are not well known or widely used. The inventors have determined that a need exists for a simple neck trainer and easy to use method that alleviates head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthens and develops the core muscles of the neck.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • Accordingly, an aspect of the invention involves a neck trainer for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthening and developing the core muscles of the neck. The neck trainer includes an annular headband section configured to fit snugly on a forehead of the user, around a head of the user and above ears of the user; and an annular weight section delineated from and connected to the annular headband section, above the annular headband section. The annular weight section with the headband section is vertically spaced upwardly so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user, increasing the moment of force provided by the annular weight section when the user moves the user's head, strengthening and developing the core neck muscles of the user.
  • When the neck trainer is worn by the user, the neck trainer provides a slight amount of weight that is equally distributed on top of the head, creating gravitational down-force. This down-force releases the connective tissues and muscles in the back of the head, neck, shoulders and upper ribs (which swell due to everyday stress and poor posture). This release allows blood to flow more freely and unrestricted through the major arteries from the head down the spinal column to the arms. Thus, pain in those areas is reduced or eliminated. Most headaches that develop as a result of restricted blood flow to the brain due to aggravated or swollen muscles will also be alleviated.
  • Another aspect of the invention involves a method of using a neck trainer for stretching, strengthening, and developing the core neck muscles of a user. The method includes providing a neck trainer including an annular headband section separated from and below an annular weight section; donning the neck trainer on the user's head so that the headband section fits snugly on the user's forehead and around the user's head, above ears of the user; spacing the annular weight section with the headband section so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user; and using the neck trainer to strengthen and develop the core neck muscles of the user.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of the neck trainer and illustrates the neck trainer on the head of a user.
  • FIG. 2 is another front elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view of the neck trainer of FIG. 1.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
  • With reference to FIGS. 1-8, an embodiment of a neck trainer 100 will be described. The neck trainer 100 is made of a combination nylon and neoprene flexible material that is stitched together to form upper annular weight section 110 and lower annular headband section 120. The combination nylon and neoprene flexible material includes an inner layer of nylon material, an outer layer of nylon material, and an intermediate neoprene layer of material between the inner and outer nylon layers of material.
  • The upper annular weight section 110 carries a fine carbon steel grit. Carbon steel grit is desirable because of its similarity in density to lead, but is much safer than lead. The granular size of carbon steel grit is well suited in the tubular portion of the upper annular weight section 110, creating greater comfort for the user. A high concentration or density of grit particles are carried in the upper annular weight section 110. The upper annual weight section 110 forms an uninterrupted annular weight with a substantially uniform cross section. In the embodiment shown, the neck trainer 100 includes a width W of about 3 in. (width of upper annual weight section 110 is about 1.0 in. and width of the lower annular headband section 120 is about 2.0 in.). In alternative embodiments, the width of the upper annual weight section 110 ranges from 0.75 in. to 1.5 in. and the width of the lower annular headband section 120 ranges from 1.5 in. to 2.5 in. Thus, in such alternative embodiments, the width W of the neck trainer 100 ranges from 2.25 in. to 4.0 in. The combination of elastic material and the sleeve-like design allow users of every head size to utilize one size neck trainer 100 (i.e., one size fits all).
  • In the embodiment of the neck trainer 100 shown, the upper annular weight section 110 includes 1 lb. of carbon steel grit. In alternative embodiments, neck trainer(s) comes in different weights (e.g., 0.5 lb, 0.75 lb, 1.0 lb., 1.25 lb, 1.5 lb, 1.75 lb, 2.0 lb, etc.).
  • The lower annular headband section 120 is connected to the upper annular weight section 110 by the nylon/neoprene flexible material and annular stitching 130. In the embodiment shown, the annular stitching 130 delineates the lower annular headband section 120 from the upper annular weight section 110. On an outer surface of the neck trainer 100, the neck trainer 100 includes an annular indent in the area of the annular stitching 130. In alternative embodiments, the lower annular headband section 120 is connected to (and delineated from) the upper annular weight section 110 by other connection means such as, but not by limitation, an adhesive. Further, in another embodiment, the lower annular headband section 120 and the upper annular weight section 110 include completely separate constructions/members, which are made of the same material (e.g., neoprene/nylon) or different materials, and are joined together by stitching, adhesive, or other connection means.
  • The headband section 120 is a continuous annular sleeve that fits over forehead F and around head H, above ears E, of user U. The neoprene material of the headband section 120 has a flexibility and slight elasticity that enables the neck trainer 100 to be secured to the patient's head H, while accommodating different-sized heads. Not only does the headband section 120 secure the upper annular weight section 110 to the user's head H so that the neck trainer 100 does not fall off the user's head H, the headband section 120 also serves as a vertical spacer that spaces the upper annular weight section 110 a distance D upwardly, higher on the user's head H (compared to head weight devices in the past that rested lower on the user's head H). The headband section 120 causes the upper annular weight section 110 to be located on/around a user's head H, substantially at or above a top of a user's forehead F. Spacing the upper annular weight section 110 higher on the user's head H increases the moment of force (compared to other head weight devices in the past) when the user U pivots one's head H from side to side, pivots one's head H forward/rearward, and/or pivots/rotates one's head H in a circular motion. This increases the workout on the core muscles of the user's neck, alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck.
  • In alternative embodiments, the neck trainer 100 includes alternative constructions. For example, in alternative embodiments, the neck trainer includes a hat, baseball cap, and/or cap configuration where a headband section keeps the neck trainer above the user's ears E on the user's head H, and a cap or top section covers a top T of the user's head H. In one or more implementations of these alternative embodiments, the cap or top section, which resides substantially at the top of or above the forehead F, includes the upper annular weight section 110.
  • The neck trainer 100 will now be described in use. The neck trainer 100 is placed on a user's head H. Then, the annular headband section 120 is pulled downwardly around the user's head H so that the elasticity in the annular headband section snugly fits onto the user's head H, over the forehead F and around the user's head, above the user's ears E. The headband section 120 vertically spaces the upper annular weight section 110 a distance D upwardly, higher on the user's head H (compared to other head weight devices in the past that rested lower on the user's head H). In this position, the upper annular weight section 110 is located on/around a user's head H, substantially at or above a top of the user's forehead F.
  • With the neck trainer 100 donned on the user's head H, with the upper annular weight section 110 located substantially at or above a top of the user's forehead F, the user U undergoes normal everyday activity where some movement of the head H and neck occurs. This normal everyday activity, the increased weight of the neck trainer 100 and the increased moment of force of the upper annular weight section 110, alleviates head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthens and develops the core muscles of the neck. To increase effectiveness of the neck trainer 100, a user rotates one's head H with the neck trainer 100 thereon gently front to back and side to side after wearing the neck trainer for at least 10 minutes.
  • When the neck trainer is worn by the user, the neck trainer provides a slight amount of weight that is equally distributed on top of the head, creating gravitational down-force. This down-force releases the connective tissues and muscles in the back of the head, neck, shoulders and upper ribs (which swell due to everyday stress and poor posture). This release allows blood to flow more freely and unrestricted through the major arteries from the head down the spinal column to the arms. Thus, pain in those areas is reduced or eliminated. Most headaches that stem from lack of blood to the brain are also eliminated.
  • In another implementation of the above method, the user U performs one or more exercises with the neck trainer 100 donned where the user U pivots one's head H from side to side, pivots one's head H forward/rearward, and/or pivots/rotates one's head H in a circular motion.
  • Thus the neck trainer 100 is a convenient, easy, simple device and method for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck.
  • While the particular devices and methods herein shown and described in detail are fully capable of attaining the above described objects of this invention, it is to be understood that the description and drawings presented herein represent presently preferred embodiments of the invention and are therefore representative of the subject matter which is broadly contemplated by the present invention. It is further understood that the scope of the present invention fully encompasses other embodiments that may become obvious to those skilled in the art having the benefit of this disclosure and that the scope of the present invention is accordingly limited by nothing other than the appended claims.

Claims (13)

1. A method of using a neck trainer for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck, comprising:
providing a neck trainer including an annular headband section separated from and below an annular weight section;
donning the neck trainer on the user's head so that the headband section fits snugly on the user's forehead and around the user's head, above ears of the user, wherein the headband fits annularly around the user's head without covering a crown of the user's head and without covering the user's head below the user's ears;
spacing the annular weight section with the headband section upwards towards the crown of the user's head so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user without covering a crown of the user's head and without covering the user's head below the user's ears;
using the neck trainer to alleviate head, neck, and shoulder pain, and strengthen and develop the core muscles of the neck.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the neck trainer is made of a neoprene and nylon material.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the neck trainer is stitched together to separate the annular headband section from the annular weight section.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein the annular weight section includes carbon steel grit as a weight material.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein using the neck trainer includes performing exercises including at least one of pivoting the user's head from side to side, pivoting the user's head forward and rearward, and pivoting and rotating the user's head a circular motion.
6. A neck trainer for alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck, comprising:
an annular headband section configured to fit snugly on a forehead of the user, annularly around a head of the user and above ears of the user without covering a crown of the user's head and without covering the user's head below the user's ears;
an annular weight section delineated from and connected to the annular headband section, above the annular headband section,
wherein the annular weight section with the headband section is vertically spaced upwardly towards the crown of the user's head so that the annular weight section is disposed substantially at a top of or above the forehead of the user without covering the crown of the user's head and without covering any of the user's head below the user's ears, increasing the moment of force provided by the annular weight section when the user moves the user's head, alleviating head, neck, and shoulder pain, and stretching, strengthening, and developing the core muscles of the neck
7. The neck trainer of claim 6, wherein the neck trainer is made of a neoprene and nylon material.
8. The neck trainer of claim 6, wherein the neck trainer is stitched together to separate the annular headband section from the annular weight section.
9. The neck trainer of claim 6, wherein the annular weight section includes carbon steel grit as a weight material.
10. The method of claim 1, wherein annular weight section includes a continuous evenly distributed weighted material throughout the annular weight section.
11. The neck trainer of claim 6, wherein annular weight section includes a continuous evenly distributed weighted material throughout the annular weight section.
12. The method of claim 1, wherein the annular weight section is narrower than the annular headband section.
13. The neck trainer of claim 6, wherein the annular weight section is narrower than the annular headband section.
US11/743,610 2007-05-02 2007-05-02 Neck Trainer and Method of Use Abandoned US20080274858A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/743,610 US20080274858A1 (en) 2007-05-02 2007-05-02 Neck Trainer and Method of Use

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/743,610 US20080274858A1 (en) 2007-05-02 2007-05-02 Neck Trainer and Method of Use

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20080274858A1 true US20080274858A1 (en) 2008-11-06

Family

ID=39939940

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US11/743,610 Abandoned US20080274858A1 (en) 2007-05-02 2007-05-02 Neck Trainer and Method of Use

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20080274858A1 (en)

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8308616B1 (en) * 2009-03-17 2012-11-13 Flavell Scott H Halo posture headband neck training device
US9555283B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2017-01-31 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US9795197B2 (en) * 2015-03-10 2017-10-24 Conair Corporation Personal accessory apparatus
US9873015B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2018-01-23 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US10143883B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2018-12-04 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US11000087B1 (en) 2017-12-15 2021-05-11 Blindside Partners LLC Elastic resistance strap for use with protective helmets

Citations (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US500686A (en) * 1893-07-04 Territory
US3124353A (en) * 1964-03-10 Sharkey
US3490766A (en) * 1967-10-19 1970-01-20 Harris L Gardner Flexible weight
US3532339A (en) * 1968-08-26 1970-10-06 Faberge Inc Flexible weighted belt
US3820780A (en) * 1971-09-23 1974-06-28 E Tarbox Head weight and method of use
US4195833A (en) * 1978-05-08 1980-04-01 Svendsen Jean M Facial exercise aid for the face, neck and jaw
US4602784A (en) * 1984-07-02 1986-07-29 Budden Brent R Exercise cuff
US4632389A (en) * 1984-08-10 1986-12-30 Ernest Moss Sport and health accessories weight system
US4988093A (en) * 1990-01-19 1991-01-29 Forrest Sr Charles P Fluid-filled neck exerciser
US5162027A (en) * 1991-02-21 1992-11-10 Robinson Bruce R Neck exercising device and method
US6000066A (en) * 1998-10-19 1999-12-14 Thomas E. Williams Exercise helmet
US6110080A (en) * 1998-10-15 2000-08-29 Niv; Tsahi Therapeutic headpiece
US20030073549A1 (en) * 2001-10-17 2003-04-17 David Hatch Neck exerciser
US6971122B2 (en) * 2001-08-28 2005-12-06 Sanchez Paul E Sweat diversion band
US7010814B2 (en) * 2003-02-24 2006-03-14 John Reed Benziger Weight-bearing headwear, components thereof, and methods of use
US7104926B2 (en) * 2002-08-15 2006-09-12 Dynabolic Gym Equipment Exercising machine for working muscles that support the spine
US20070042869A1 (en) * 2005-08-03 2007-02-22 Burl Pettibon Head weighting system for spinal treatment
US7189192B2 (en) * 2002-09-19 2007-03-13 Calvin Edgeton Therapeutic exercising apparatus and the method for the neck

Patent Citations (18)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US500686A (en) * 1893-07-04 Territory
US3124353A (en) * 1964-03-10 Sharkey
US3490766A (en) * 1967-10-19 1970-01-20 Harris L Gardner Flexible weight
US3532339A (en) * 1968-08-26 1970-10-06 Faberge Inc Flexible weighted belt
US3820780A (en) * 1971-09-23 1974-06-28 E Tarbox Head weight and method of use
US4195833A (en) * 1978-05-08 1980-04-01 Svendsen Jean M Facial exercise aid for the face, neck and jaw
US4602784A (en) * 1984-07-02 1986-07-29 Budden Brent R Exercise cuff
US4632389A (en) * 1984-08-10 1986-12-30 Ernest Moss Sport and health accessories weight system
US4988093A (en) * 1990-01-19 1991-01-29 Forrest Sr Charles P Fluid-filled neck exerciser
US5162027A (en) * 1991-02-21 1992-11-10 Robinson Bruce R Neck exercising device and method
US6110080A (en) * 1998-10-15 2000-08-29 Niv; Tsahi Therapeutic headpiece
US6000066A (en) * 1998-10-19 1999-12-14 Thomas E. Williams Exercise helmet
US6971122B2 (en) * 2001-08-28 2005-12-06 Sanchez Paul E Sweat diversion band
US20030073549A1 (en) * 2001-10-17 2003-04-17 David Hatch Neck exerciser
US7104926B2 (en) * 2002-08-15 2006-09-12 Dynabolic Gym Equipment Exercising machine for working muscles that support the spine
US7189192B2 (en) * 2002-09-19 2007-03-13 Calvin Edgeton Therapeutic exercising apparatus and the method for the neck
US7010814B2 (en) * 2003-02-24 2006-03-14 John Reed Benziger Weight-bearing headwear, components thereof, and methods of use
US20070042869A1 (en) * 2005-08-03 2007-02-22 Burl Pettibon Head weighting system for spinal treatment

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8308616B1 (en) * 2009-03-17 2012-11-13 Flavell Scott H Halo posture headband neck training device
US9555283B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2017-01-31 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US9873015B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2018-01-23 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US10143883B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2018-12-04 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US10843035B2 (en) 2011-10-03 2020-11-24 Mission Competition Fitness Equipment Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US9795197B2 (en) * 2015-03-10 2017-10-24 Conair Corporation Personal accessory apparatus
US11000087B1 (en) 2017-12-15 2021-05-11 Blindside Partners LLC Elastic resistance strap for use with protective helmets
US11627773B1 (en) 2017-12-15 2023-04-18 Blindside Partners LLC Elastic resistance strap for use with protective helmets

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20080274858A1 (en) Neck Trainer and Method of Use
US9962575B2 (en) Apparatuses and methods to increase neck strength and limit concussion risk
US10843035B2 (en) Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
US20070298945A1 (en) Rotating exerciser system and methods
TWI249414B (en) Device to carry out physical exercise
US20080214330A1 (en) Method and apparatus for restricting arm movement and method of use thereof in sports training, physical training, and physical therapy
US9555283B2 (en) Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
CN112402942B (en) Virtual reality equipment adopting back bar device to link omnidirectional running platform
US8876639B2 (en) Systems and devices for improving catching skills
US20150224382A1 (en) Training Device for Habit Formation Limiting Arm Movement Over a Predetermined Range of Motions
US20160279466A1 (en) Multipurpose exercise apparatus
US20100311024A1 (en) Suspended exercise apparatus and method of use
TW200409663A (en) Club swing training method
US20110130255A1 (en) Hit strong power trainer systems
CN207168920U (en) A kind of children's rehabilitation training stand
US20130072326A1 (en) Training Apparatus
CN202654594U (en) Anti-fatigue running belt
US20030130074A1 (en) Padded athletic training device
US20170333775A1 (en) Blocking pad tackling dummy and method
KR102082158B1 (en) Training apparatus for shoulder
US20070191187A1 (en) Device and method for muscle training
US20180133576A1 (en) Blocking pad tackling dummy and method
CN214260593U (en) Hand posture training device and sports training equipment
CN110013656A (en) A kind of vertical tumbler Boxing sand bag and manufacturing method
CN208975087U (en) A kind of protection type elliptical machine meeting ergonomics

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: WHITE SKY LLC, CALIFORNIA

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:FLAVELL, SCOTT;CARPENTIER, THOMAS;REEL/FRAME:019240/0065

Effective date: 20070501

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION