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Abstract
An attachment apparatus; and a band apparatus including a first band. The attachment apparatus may include a first part; and a strap, wherein the strap is configured to removably attach the first part to a person's first body part. The first part of the attachment apparatus includes a body portion; a post projecting out from the body portion; and a loop connected to the post, wherein the loop is configured to be attached to the first band. The band apparatus may include a first ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first band to the loop through the first ring. The attachment apparatus is attached to the first body part of the person; the band apparatus is connected to the attachment apparatus; and the first band of the band apparatus is stretched, to provide exercise for the person.
Description
- This invention relates to muscle exercise and sports injury prevention devices.
- There are various exercise devices known in the art but they are not adequate.
- In at least one embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is provided comprising: an attachment apparatus; and a band apparatus including a first band.
- The attachment apparatus may include a first part; and a strap, wherein the strap is configured to removably attach the first part to a person's body part. The first part of the attachment apparatus may further include: a body portion; a post projecting out from the body portion; and a loop connected to the post, wherein the loop is configured to be attached to the first band.
- In at least one embodiment, the first part of the attachment apparatus includes a member which is configured to hold the loop to prevent the loop from rotating with respect to the post; and the loop is configured to rotate with respect to the post except when the loop is held by the member.
- The apparatus may be further comprised of a pad attached to the strap so that it overlaps an inner surface of the body portion of the first part of the attachment apparatus when the strap attaches the first part of the attachment apparatus to the person's body part.
- The band apparatus may include a first ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first band to the loop through the first ring. In at least one embodiment of the present invention, the band apparatus includes: second, third, fourth, and fifth bands; and second, third, fourth, and fifth rings; and wherein the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings are attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the second, third, fourth, and fifth bands, respectively, to the loop through the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings, respectively.
- The band apparatus may include a master ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first ring to the loop through the master ring. The master ring may attach the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth rings to the loop through the master ring.
- The band apparatus may include a carabiner which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the master ring to the loop of the first part through the carabiner.
- In at least one embodiment, a method is provided including the steps of: removably attaching an attachment apparatus to a first body part of a person; removably connecting a band apparatus to the attachment apparatus; and stretching a first band of the band apparatus while the band apparatus is connected to the attachment apparatus and while the attachment apparatus is attached to the first body part of the person to thereby provide exercise for one or more body parts of the person. The attachment apparatus and the band apparatus may be configured as previously described.
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FIG. 1 is a top, front, and left perspective view of an apparatus in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, with the apparatus shown in a state where an attachment loop is centrally oriented and in a loose state; -
FIG. 2 is a top, front, and left perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with the apparatus ofFIG. 1 shown in a state where the attachment loop is shown in a down, snapped in state; -
FIG. 3 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of a first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with the attachment loop is shown in a down, snapped in state; -
FIG. 4 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with the attachment loop shown in a loose state; -
FIG. 5A is a right perspective rear view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with a post and the attachment loop removed; -
FIG. 5B is a left perspective rear view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with a post and the attachment loop removed; -
FIG. 6 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with the attachment loop and the post, and a bolt, shown and detached from a body portion of the first part; -
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a strap for use with the apparatus ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7B is a first perspective view of the strap ofFIG. 7A , with an inner pad attached to the strap ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 7C is a second perspective view of the strap ofFIG. 7A , with the inner pad ofFIG. 7B , attached to the strap ofFIG. 7A ; -
FIG. 8 is front, top, and left perspective view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with part of a band apparatus shown; -
FIG. 9 is a front, top, and left perspective view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with the band apparatus and a human's hand and arm shown, and with the band apparatus pulled in a first manner; -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , attached to a person's arm, and connected to the band apparatus, which is being pulled by fingers of a hand in a second manner; -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person's arm, and connected to the band apparatus, which is being pulled by fingers of the hand in a third manner; -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person's arm, and connected to the band apparatus, which is being pulled by fingers of the hand in a fourth manner; -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person's arm, as arm brace; -
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a finger padding which can be used with the apparatus ofFIG. 1 and a band of the band apparatus shown inFIG. 9 ; -
FIG. 15A is a perspective view of the finger padding ofFIG. 14 wrapped around a finger of a hand of a person; and -
FIG. 15B is a perspective view the finger padding ofFIG. 15A wrapped around the finger as inFIG. 15A , with a band of the band apparatus ofFIG. 9 , shown looped around the finger padding ofFIG. 15A . -
FIG. 1 is a top, front, and left perspective view of anapparatus 1 orattachment apparatus 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, with theapparatus 1 shown in a state where anattachment loop 8 is centrally oriented, and can freely rotate which respect to apost 6. Theattachment loop 8 is rotatably mounted to the protruding post ormember 6, which is secured on thesurface 4 a through ahole 4 c, shown inFIG. 6 in thebody portion 4. Theapparatus 1 includespiece 2 andstrap 20. -
FIG. 2 is a top, front, and left perspective view of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 shown in a state where theattachment loop 8 is in a down state or orientation, and secured and snapped in a sitting area ofmember 12 so theloop 8 is not movable when used as arm brace or orientation, unless a strong force is applied to overcome the resistance ofmember 12. A portion of theloop 8 is snapped int recess 12 a of themember 12 and a portion of theloop 8 is snapped inrecess 12 b of themember 12 inFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 3 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of a first part orpiece 2 of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with theattachment loop 8 shown in a down state or orientation, and snapped intorecesses member 12. Theloop 8 inFIG. 3 is semicircular or substantially semicircular shaped and inFIG. 3 parts of theloop 8 fit within and are snapped intorecesses member 12, which are shown inFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 4 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of a first part orpiece 2 of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with theattachment loop 8 shown in an up state or orientation, and not snapped in so thatloop 8 is configured to freely rotate with respect tomember 12 and with respect tobody portion 4, in at least one embodiment, for use as muscle exercise device by attaching one ormore bands multiple band apparatus 50, shown inFIG. 9 . - The first part or
piece 2 hasslots solid body portion 4. TheSlots strap 20 shown inFIGS. 1-2 . In at least one embodiment, in order to assemble theapparatus 1, afirst end 20 c of thestrap 20, shown inFIG. 7A is inserted throughslot 10 a, starting from therear surface 4 b of thebody portion 4 and coming out thefront surface 4 a, shown inFIG. 4 , and then wrapping around to allow Velcro (Trademarked), or hooks and loops portions to removably attach a portion of theoutside 20 a, shown inFIG. 7A , of thestrap 20 nearend 20 c to a different portion of the outside 20 a, shown inFIG. 7A , of thestrap 20, as shown byFIG. 1 . At the same time, theend 20 d of thestrap 20 is inserted from thefront surface 4 a through theslot 10 b to theback surface 4 b, and a portion of the inside 20 b, shown inFIG. 7A , of thestrap 20 nearend 20 d, is connected to a different portion of the inside 20 b, as shown inFIG. 1 . In at least one embodiment, a portion of strap near theend 20 d is sewed or ultrasonically sealed on onto a portion of the inside of 20 b to allowstrap 20 attach topiece 2. Theapparatus 1, can be assembled on a bicep area of a person's arm as shown inFIG. 13 , with part of the bicep orarm 102 being within the closedloop 70 formed by thestrap 20 and thebody portion 4 as shown inFIG. 1 . In at least one embodiment, areas of thestrap 20 that would contact a person's arm or wrist when assembled as inFIG. 1 , and thesurface area 4 b have anti slippery silicone paddings to prevent 1 from slipping from the arm during the pulling inFIG. 9-12 . -
FIG. 5A is a right perspective rear view of the first part of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with apost 6 and theattachment loop 8 removed. Anopening 4 c and therear surface 4 b of the body portion is shown inFIG. 5B .FIG. 5B is a left perspective rear view of the first part of the apparatus ofFIG. 1 , with apost 6 and theattachment loop 6 removed. -
FIG. 6 is a front, left, and bottom perspective view of the first part of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with theattachment loop 8 and thepost 6, and abolt 14, shown and detached from thebody portion 4. A threaded post or stem of thebolt 14 is configured to be inserted through theback surface 4 b of thebody portion 4 and then screwed into an opening in thepost 6 to attach thepost 6 to thebody portion 4. -
FIG. 7A is a perspective view of thestrap 20 for use with theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 . Thestrap 20 includesend 20 c and end 20 d which opposes end 20 c. Thestrap 20 has aninner surface 20 b and anouter surface 20 a. Both theinner surface 20 b and theouter surface 20 a include Velcro (trademarked) or hooks and loops portions so that the portions of thestrap 20 can be removably attached to other portions of thestrap 20. -
FIG. 7B is a first perspective view of thestrap 20 ofFIG. 7A , with aninner pad 22 attached to the center or substantially to the center of thestrap 20 ofFIG. 7A .FIG. 7C is a second perspective view of thestrap 20 ofFIG. 7A , with theinner pad 22 ofFIG. 7B , attached to thestrap 20 ofFIG. 7A . Theinner pad 22 may be used when thestrap 20 is connected to thepiece 2 as inFIG. 1 , to provide cushioning adjacent to theinside surface 4 b, shown inFIG. 5A , so that theinside surface 4 b does not contact or rub against a person's skin. -
FIG. 8 is front, top, and left perspective view of thefirst part 2 of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with part of a band apparatus 50 (shown inFIG. 9 ) shown.FIG. 9 is a front, top, and left perspective view of thefirst part 2 of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , with theband apparatus 50 and a human'shand 104 andarm 102 shown. - Referring to
FIGS. 8-9 , theband apparatus 50 includes a carabiner orclasp 52 which is shown removably attached to theloop 8 of thepiece 2. The carabiner orclasp 52 is rotatably connected throughrotatable member 52 a to loop orring 54 which is connected to loops or rings 56 a, 58 a, 60 a, 62 a and 64 a, which are connected to proximal or first ends of circular,closed loop bands - The
closed loop bands fingers bands -
FIG. 10 is a perspective view of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , attached to a person'sarm 102, and connected to theband apparatus 50, which is being pulled byfingers 104 a-e of thehand 104 in a second manner. -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person'sarm 102, and connected to themultiple band apparatus 50, which is being pulled byfingers 104 a-e of thehand 104 in a third manner. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person'sarm 102, and connected to themultiple band apparatus 50, which is being pulled by fingers 104-e of thehand 104 in a fourth manner. -
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 , attached to the person'sarm 102, which is attached to a person'sshoulder 100, wherein theapparatus 1 is used as an arm brace. - In one or more embodiments of the present invention, a combination apparatus including the
apparatus 1 and single ormultiple band apparatus 50 has multiple functions. Thecombination apparatus 1 is configured to be used as an arm brace inFIG. 13 , when theband apparatus 50 is detached and a muscle training device when theband apparatus 50 is attached to theapparatus 1 as inFIGS. 9-12 . - In at least one embodiment, the
recesses member 12, are configured to be used to secureloop 8 on themember 12, in a down orientation, and preventloop 8 from changing its orientation with respect tobody portion 4, when using as an arm brace during a game and/or exercise. - The combination of
apparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 are configured to be used to train many different muscles, not just muscles of the fingers as shown for example inFIG. 7 . The combination ofapparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 are configured to be applied, for example, to a person's fingers, wrist, arm, shoulder, back, and other muscles and/or body parts. The combination ofapparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 can also be used on a person's chest muscle training when connecting the devices on both arms with a snap hook. - Training, or exercising, using
apparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 can take place at anytime and anywhere, such as while in a car, while on a plane, and in many other situations. - Each of the ring or
master key 54 and therings FIG. 8 may be a known key ring, such as a key ring used for car keys or house keys, known in the art, which allows a key to be slid onto each of thering 54, and therings key ring 54 is configured to allow each ofrings key ring 54 as shown inFIG. 6 , and to be taken off and detached from thekey ring 54. Similarly, each of thekey rings bands - In some embodiment of the present invention for bigger bands (for
bands master key ring 54. - In at least one embodiment, a kit may be provided with a set of small width bands (less strength) for
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FIG. 14 is a perspective view of afinger padding 200 which can be used with theapparatus 1 ofFIG. 1 and a band of theband apparatus 50 shown inFIG. 9 . Thefinger padding 200 includes raised or protrudingperipheral portions indented portion 204 which is between theportions finger padding 200 also includes an insidesmooth surface 208. -
FIG. 15A is a perspective view of thefinger padding 200 ofFIG. 14 wrapped around thefinger 104 c of thehand 104 of a person, such that insidesmooth surface 208 contacts and wraps around the persons'sfinger 104 c. In a least one embodiment, sincefinger padding 200 is made of anti-slippery silicone material, thesurface 208 is cushioned tightly on the finger, thus preventing it from slipping/skipping off the finger when using -
FIG. 15B is a perspective view thefinger padding 200 ofFIG. 15A wrapped around thefinger 104 c as inFIG. 15A , with aband 60 b of theband apparatus 50 ofFIG. 9 , shown looped at one end around thefinger padding 200 ofFIG. 15A . The raisedportions indented portion 204 may be descripted as a track or channel into which theband 60 b fits; and raisedportions band 60 b from slipping out of or off of the channel ortrack 204. - The combination of
apparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 shown, for example inFIG. 10 , in at least one embodiment, may be used as a combined arm brace and a muscle exercising device. The combination ofapparatus 1 andband apparatus 50 provides a compact, on the go device which can be used anytime, anywhere. By combining theapparatus 1 andband apparatus 50, a person's arm, such asarm 102 inFIG. 10 , and wrist/fingers can be exercised simultaneously in unity. In at least one embodiment, there is no need to use another part of the body to assist the exercise - In at least one embodiment, the
band apparatus 50 rotates from a pivot point such as whereloop 8 is rotatably connected to post 6 protruding frombody portion 4, thus the exercise of the arm/wrist/hand/fingers can be in all directions, such as arm up, arm down, arm upper cut, forward swing, back swing, etc. - In at least one embodiment, the
apparatus 1, by itself, protects muscles from injuries such as tennis elbow, etc., when using as a brace during exercise. Easy to switch from brace to muscle exercising by attaching thecarabiner 52 to theloop 8, or by connecting a ring such asmaster ring 54 or one or more ofrings - The combination of
apparatus 1 andband apparatus 50, is also configured, in at least one embodiment to be applied to legs for ankle and knee exercise and muscle training. For example, theapparatus 1 can be attached on a person's ankle, and one or more ofbands - Although the invention has been described by reference to particular illustrative embodiments thereof, many changes and modifications of the invention may become apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is therefore intended to include within this patent all such changes and modifications as may reasonably and properly be included within the scope of the present invention's contribution to the art.
Claims (18)
1. An apparatus comprising:
an attachment apparatus; and
a band apparatus including a first band;
wherein the attachment apparatus includes:
a first part; and
a strap, wherein the strap is configured to removably attach the first part to a person's body part;
wherein the first part of the attachment apparatus includes:
a body portion;
a post projecting out from the body portion; and
a loop connected to the post, wherein the loop is configured to be attached to the first band.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein
the first part of the attachment apparatus includes a member which is configured to hold the loop to prevent the loop from rotating with respect to the post; and
wherein the loop is configured to rotate with respect to the post except when the loop is held by the member.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising
a pad attached to the strap so that it overlaps an inner surface of the body portion of the first part of the attachment apparatus when the strap attaches the first part of the attachment apparatus to the person's body part.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein
the band apparatus includes a first ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first band to the loop through the first ring.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein
the band apparatus includes:
second, third, fourth, and fifth bands; and
second, third, fourth, and fifth rings;
and wherein the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings are attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the second, third, fourth, and fifth bands, respectively, to the loop through the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings, respectively.
6. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein
the band apparatus includes a master ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first ring to the loop through the master ring.
7. The apparatus of claim 5 wherein
the band apparatus includes a master ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth rings to the loop through the master ring.
8. The apparatus of claim 6 wherein
the band apparatus includes a carabiner which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the master ring to the loop of the first part through the carabiner.
9. The apparatus of claim 7 wherein
the band apparatus includes a carabiner which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the master ring to the loop of the first part through the carabiner.
10. A method comprising the steps of:
removably attaching an attachment apparatus to a first body part of a person;
removably connecting a band apparatus to the attachment apparatus; and
stretching a first band of the band apparatus while the band apparatus is connected to the attachment apparatus and while the attachment apparatus is attached to the first body part of the person to thereby provide exercise for one or more body parts of the person;
wherein the attachment apparatus includes:
a first part; and
a strap, wherein the strap is configured to removably attach the first part to the first body part of the person;
wherein the first part of the attachment apparatus includes:
a body portion;
a post projecting out from the body portion; and
a loop connected to the post, wherein the loop is configured to be attached to the first band.
11. The method of claim 10 further wherein
the first part of the attachment apparatus includes a member which is configured to hold the loop to prevent the loop from rotating with respect to the post; and
wherein the loop is configured to rotate with respect to the post except when the loop is held by the member.
12. The method of claim 10 wherein
the attachment apparatus includes a pad attached to the strap so that it overlaps an inner surface of the body portion of the first part of the attachment apparatus when the strap attaches the first part of the attachment apparatus to the person's body part.
13. The method of claim 10 wherein
the band apparatus includes a first ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first band to the loop through the first ring.
14. The method of claim 13 wherein
the band apparatus includes:
second, third, fourth, and fifth bands; and
second, third, fourth, and fifth rings;
and wherein the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings are attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the second, third, fourth, and fifth bands, respectively, to the loop through the second, third, fourth, and fifth rings, respectively.
15. The method of claim 13 wherein
the band apparatus includes a master ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first ring to the loop through the master ring.
16. The method of claim 14 wherein
the band apparatus includes a master ring which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the first, second, third, fourth, and fifth rings to the loop through the master ring.
17. The method of claim 15 wherein
the band apparatus includes a carabiner which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the master ring to the loop of the first part through the carabiner.
18. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein
the band apparatus includes a carabiner which is attached to the loop of the first part to thereby attach the master ring to the loop of the first part through the carabiner.
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