US2396106A

US2396106A - Exercising device

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Publication number: US2396106A
Application number: US520147A
Authority: US
Inventors: Phillip S Kussnir
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1944-01-29
Filing date: 1944-01-29
Publication date: 1946-03-05
Anticipated expiration: 1963-03-05

Description

March 5, 1946.

F. S. KUSZNIR EXERCISING DEVICE Filed Jan. 29, 1944 Patented Mar. 5, 1946 yuNrrEo f STATES PATENT l ori-'ICE c... Anuman January zo, .1944, sensi No. 520,141

(ci. 2v2-s4) 17 Claims. This'invention. has to do with an exercising device and has particular reference to a-device to be held inthe hand of the operator and to be operated so that it exercises a substantial portion of the-operators body. It is azgeneral obiect of the present invention to provide a device of the character mentioned which is extremely simple and inexpensive of manufacture, highly eii'ective in operation or action, and exceedingly simple to manipulate.

There are many persons interested in exercismomentum'react the user to eiectively vibrate a substantial portion ofhis body and cause him to vexercise'a'. large portion ofV his muscular system in orderto maintain the devicejn operation.

A'nother ,object of my presentinventionis to y' provide an exercising device of the general character referred to which is extremely simple in lng or working variousparts of the body, some being concernedwithlimbering up muscles which have `been or are abouttobeused; others being concerned with the development of firm body structureor with exercising particular parts of the body that may' require exercisev because of injury or' to'improvev the appearance. Athletes such as boxers are interested in limbering up or exercising their muscles prior to lboxingand variy ous other athletes are likewise desirous of working their` muscles gently and stimulating circulation without undue exertion. It is notinfrequent that peoplesuier injuries which require manipulation or exercise of musclesvor tissues and there are manylpeople .who exercise vlto'beautify their.. bodies.

It been a characteristic disadvantage of mostl physical lexercise that itreduiresconsiderable exertion or consumes asubstanti'al amount of ener8y "and thus/is tiring v a.nd,.further, mostordinary exerciseis' not such asto effectively stimulate'the-bodylin the manner desired. It is anobject of my present inventionto provide an exerciser which is effective to induce circulation and to limber up or work `muscles inl a large portion of ltheJi'ody, particularlyin the region vof :the arms;` shoulders, neckand chest. 'I'he device of the present inventionis'particularly eiective inexercisi'ng andl in stimulating the arms and the body parts r'just mentioned', but also results in vvorlri'ng of practically the entire body in that it involves the taking and maintaining of a stance, and a general tensioning of the muscular system.

It is a general object of Vmy present invention I construction and formation, making it inexpen! sive of manufacture'and exceedingly simple to 'I'he various. objects andfeatures of my invention wil'l b e 'f ull'yunderstood from the following 'detailed description of typicalA preferred forms andi Vapplic-ationsv"of, the invention.v throughout which? description reference is made .to the accompanyingdrawirig. ,inrwhich' Fig. lisa side elevationv of one form of the present invention showing `the general `relationship/fof .the several parts voi' the device. Fig. 2 is'aplaniview ofthe device being a plan vview of the structure -shown inflig.l 1.` Fig. 3 is a view .showingljhe mannerin which the device is gripped `in the'course of operation. Fig. 4 is a lview similar to FISA showing a;,modied form of construction. Fig..5 is .a view'showing another fmodiiied form roflconstruc'tion which can be used 'in 'connection with'the invention as shown in Fig. 1o as it is shown'in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a view so y ' vReferring similar to Fig; 1 showing ,another form of the in ventiom.r

rticula'r to Figs. 1, 2' and 3 of the drawing-,' rthejdevice' ofthe present invention "includes, generally, 'fa' body il), a handle Il and weight means: .I 2; Itiis a feature of the vpresent invention that thefseveral vparts'just named are rigidly joined so thattthe device is inthe nature of a simple unit in which the handle is at the inner end of 'thferbody I0 while the means I2 is l 1 at" the outer end portion ofthe body I0.

.In accordance with the broader principles of my invention the body I0 is an elongate vibratory member, that is, an elongate part which is resilient and such thatitcan be readily operated to provide an exercising device of the character to vibrate. As will appear from the description to follow, and apparent from the drawing, the body Illv may be formed in several different manners and yet have the general characteristics which are required;`

In the form of the vinvention under considerationthe body I0 is in the formof an elongate blade. or leaf of spring metal, preferably spring user grasps the handle of the deviceand sets" the vibrating body in motion and maintains the proper movement of the said member while `the said member and the means which creates the steel. It will be apparent from Figs. 1, 2 and 3 of the drawing that the body l0 is a thin blade .or leaf-likepart proportioned so that its length is several times that ofits height. It will beA understood, of course, that the exact proportioning of the body will, in practice, depend upon the thickness and resiliency of the material used in the formation of the body and that the particular proportioning of the body may be varied depending upon the character of action desired in the device. The general proportioning shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, is suitable for general use when the body is made vof spring steel of the general character used in the manufacture of. carpenters saws and when the thickness of the body is about that employed in high grade carpenters saws.

For most uses the body I0 is substantially uniform in character between its two ends. However, it may be varied as circumstances require. In Fig. l, it willbe noted that the body is shown tapered slightly from its inner end to its outer end, making its outer end portion somewhat more ilexible than its inner end. Variation in action may, of course, be gained by varying the thickness of the body at different parts along its length or a similar action may be gained by Y perforating the body at suitable points.

The handle -II is provided primarily as a part at the inner end of the body I0 to be conveniently gripped by the user so that the device can be rmly held in the hand. In the form of construction illustrated the handle II includes a grip I3 preferably proportioned and shaped to conveniently fit in the hand of the user and a yoke I4 which carries the grip I3 and is secured to the inner end portion of the body I0.

It will be apparent from Figjl of the drawing how the two sides or arms of the yoke are proportioned to receive the grip `I3 between them and how the yoke generally is proportioned to'aocommodate the users hand. The yoke is preferably fixed to the inner end of-the body I0 so that it is permanently joined therewith. In the case illustrated the yoke I4 is formed of a metal strap slotted at I5 to receive a clip I6 which is applied to the inner end of the body I0 through resilient washers I1. The washers may be of rubber, leather, or other material that has a suitable degree of resiliency so thatk there is a slight amount of give between the body l0 and the yoke I4. In the case illustrated screws I8 are provided for securing the yoke and the clip together'.

The screws are shown engaged through the l slotted portion of the yoke and extend through the clip, washers and body so that the several parts are held tightly together.

It will be understood, of course, that the grip I3 may be formed in any desired manner and l that it may be secured to the arms of the yoke through any suitable construction. In the case illustrated flanges 20 project from the ends of the grip I3 to t slots 2i in the arms of the yoke and screws 22 are provided for clamping the arms of the yoke onto the anges 20. 4

The means I2 provided in connection with the body is in the nature of a weight attached to the outer end portion of the body I0. In the form of the invention shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, the weight is applied to the extreme outer end of the body I0 and is in the form of two separate blocks applied to opposite sides of the body Illat its extreme outer end. Screws 3l are provided to extend through the blocks 30 applied to opposite sides of the body I0 at its eXtreme o uter end.v Screws 3I are providedv to extend through the blocks and the end portion of the body l0 to hold the blocks rmly in the body. It will be apparent that the particular shown in Fig. l.

location of the weights on the body will vary the action of the device and that the size of the Weights will vary depending upon the density of the material used in their formation. In practice it is not necessary to make the weights exceedingly heavy since 'their location at the outer end of the body gives them a substantial mechanical advantage as the device is operated. For ordinary purposes bodies of ordinary plastic material, or the like, proportioned about as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, Work satisfactorily on a bodysuch as I have described.

It will be vapparent that there may be cases where it is desiredv to vary the location of the means I2 on the body I0, thus calling for an adjustable mounting of the means I2 on the body. In Fig. 5 I have shown one manner in which such adjustability may be gained. In this case I have shown slots 33 formed longitudinally in the outer end portion of the body I0 and I have shown th weight blocks 30 held on the body by bolts 34 provided with two nuts 35, which bolts pass through the blocks and through the slots 33. With this construction it is possible-to quickly vary the position of the blocks along the bodyV and thus vary the action of the device so that it suits the individual user.

In the form of the invention shown in Fig. 4 the body of the device instead 'of being a single resilient blade or leaf, as hereinabove described,

is divided into upper and lower sections A and B, respectively, located beyond the upper and lower ends of the grip I3a. Each section A and B is divided into two individual body parts X and Y which extend in opposite directions from the grip and each of the body parts X and Y is provided at its outer end with momentum establishing means |28 In constructing the device shown in Fig. 4 the two body parts at each end ofthe grip may be formed of a single continuous leaf or blade whichl may be attached to the grip through flanges 2l)a projecting from the ends of the grip. Each body part X and Y may be substantially the same ir.

construction and principle of operation as the Y an individual device is thus equipped with a multiplicity of vibrating bodies or arms each individual body can be considerably lighter and weaker than where there is a single body, as Likewise, it will be apparent that the weights in connection with the several arms can be lighter than is required when there is but one body. .v

Infthe form of the invention shown in Fig. 6 the body l0, instead of being formed of a ilat blade or leaf of spring steel, is formed of a coil of wire. In this form of the invention the body Illb is a helical coil of wire, preferably wound tightly or so that the convolutions are tight one against the other and preferably Wound so that the body tapers somewhat from its inner end to its outer end, givingv it greater flexibility at its outer end. It will be noted from Fig. 6 of the drawing that the inner end of the body II)b is considerably larger in diameter than the outer end. The yoke Il of the handle is joined to the body lo by a suitable plate Il"b and a heador coupler lo is provided on the outer end or the bodyi to conveniently receive or accommodate in Figs. 1 to 3 o! of the body I and the momentum of the means l I2 causes a rapid, effective vlbratory movement oi a substantial portion of the users body thus working and stimulating the body parts and causing the user to work the muscular'system both in resisting the vibratory action and in keeping.

the device in proper operation. lWith very little practice the user is able to maintain the device almost in a constant state of vibratory action by exerting very little effort, and yet a large part of the users body is exercised and stimulated. In practice the user may operate a device in .each hand, thus greatly augmenting the action obtained.

In using the device shown in Fig. 4 the action is substantially the same and the results are likewise very similar to those obtained with the device sllown in Fig. 1. It will be apparent, however, that because of the fact that there are several vibratingy bodies each with a weight, the

action is slightly diilerent and the technique involved in operating it varies somewhat from that necessary with the device ci Fig. l. However, the general action is the same and the general results are likewise the same.

each end of the handle and extending angles therefrom tiene er the bodies. the bodies. being neared et et nent 5. An exercising device oi the character described including a handle, a plurality oi resilient elongate bodies having their inner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions o-f the bodies, there being two oppositely disposed bodies at each end of the handle.

6. An exercising device of the character described including, an -elongate resilient body,

means at the outer end portion of the body to be oscillated by the body, and a handle at the inner end of the body, the handlevincluding a yoke attached to the body and a hand grip carried bythe yoke, the hand grip being disposed transversely of the body.

7. An exercising device of the character de' scribed including, an elongate resilient body.l

weight means at the outer` end portion o! the body to be oscillated by the body, and a handle at the inner end of the body, the body being in the form of a thin at metal blade wider at its inner end than at its outer end, the handle being disposed at right angles to the-body opposite its end.

8. An exercising device of the character described including, an elongate ilat resilient body, a weight on the outer end oi' the body, and a handle at the 4inner end of the body disposed transversely of the body directly opposite the I Having described only typical preferred forms e l. An exercising device of the character described including, an elongate resilient body, means at the outer end portion of the body to be oscillated by means of the body, and a handle at the inner end of the body, the handle including a yoke attached to the body and a hand grip carried by the yoke. j

2. An exercising device of the character described including, an elongate flat resilient body, means at the outer end portion of the body to be oscillated by means of the body, and a handle at the inner end ofthe body .with a grip trans-u verse of the body and opposite the inner end of the body, the body-varying in ilexibility between its ends so it is more ilexible at its outer body to be oscillated by the-body, and a handle at the inner end of the body, with a handv grip extending transversely of the body and spaced from the'inner end of the body the body being in the form of a thin at metal bladevarying in width throughout Iits length and wider at its inner end than at its outer-end.

. 4.7An exercising device of the character described including a handle, a plurality of resilient elongate'bodies having their inner ends attachedv inner end oi the body.l

9. An exercising device of the character described including, an elongate flatresilient body,

a weight on the outer end of the body, and a handle at the inner end of the body disposed transversely of the body in the plane of the body.

l0. An exercising device of thev character described including, an elongate flat resilient body, a weight on the outer end of the body, and a handle at the inner end of the body disposed transversely of the body in the plane of the body and directly opposite the inner end oi' the body.

11. An exercising device of the character described including, an elongate resilient body, means at the outer end portion of the body to be oscillated by the body, and a. handle at the inner end of the body disposed at right angles to the body, the said means including a Weight and means forxing the weight to the .body at various points along the body.

`12. An exercising device oi the character described including a handle, a plurality of flat resilient elongate bodies having their inner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions of the bodies, the handle being disposed at right angles to the body. 13. An exercising device of the character de scribed including a handle, a plurality of flat resilient elongate bodies arranged in a common plane and having their inner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions of the bodies, the handle being disposed at right angles tothe bodies in the plane of the bodies.

14. An exercising device of the character described including a handle, a plurality of at resilient elongate bodies having their inner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions of the bodies, .the bodies being arranged to extend in opposite directions from the` handle, the bodies being parallel to each other and the handle being at right angles to the bodies. 15. An exercising device of the character described including a handle, a plurality of resilient tothe handle, and weights on the outer end por- 7 6/ elongate bodies having their inner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions of the bodies, the bodies being located at each end `of the handle and extending at right angles therefrom, there being two bodies extending from each end of the handle.

16. An exercising device of the character described including a handle, a plurality of resilient elongate bodies having theirinner ends attached to the handle, and weights on the outer end portions of the bodies, the bodies being located at each end of the handle and extending at right 10 all of the bodies being in a common plane.

PHILLIP S. KUSZNIR.