Title:
BODY-ENGAGING EXTENSIBLE EXERCISING DEVICE
United States Patent 3638939
Abstract:
A device which is used for stretching various muscles of the anatomy including, a handle having two spaced rollers which are placed on the inside areas of the legs of the user and pulled toward the abdomen forcing the legs farther and farther apart thus stretching the muscles associated therewith. The distance the legs are forced apart can be regulated by the adjustable telescoping extensions on which the rollers are mounted. The telescoping extensions are adjustably fixed in position by means of a spring detent locking mechanism.
US Patent References:
Physical exerciser
Chapman - February 1938 - 2106994
Spring-biased exercising device
Grzybowski - September 1967 - 3343837
SPRING TYPE FEMALE BUSTLINE MUSCLE EXERCISER
Barrett - December 1970 - 3544106
Physical exerciser
Chapman - February 1938 - 2106994
Spring-biased exercising device
Grzybowski - September 1967 - 3343837
SPRING TYPE FEMALE BUSTLINE MUSCLE EXERCISER
Barrett - December 1970 - 3544106
Application Number:
05/072403
Publication Date:
02/01/1972
Filing Date:
09/15/1970
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Export Citation:
Primary Class:
Other Classes:
601/35, 15/230.110
International Classes:
A61H1/02; A63B23/04; A63B23/00; A63B23/04; A63B23/02
Field of Search:
272/79R,57R,82,83R,DIG.4 128/57
Primary Examiner:
Pinkham, Richard C.
Assistant Examiner:
Browne, William R.
Claims:
I claim
1. An exercising device comprising a pair of resilient freely rotatable body contacting elements, an intermediate member positioned between and interconnecting said contacting elements, a hand grip member freely rotatable on and around said intermediate member opposed adjustable extensions telescoping within said intermediate member, said extensions having latch means for positioning said extensions in predetermined selected positions relative to the intermediate member during an exercise program, and one of said body contacting elements being positioned on each extension.
2. The exercising device of claim 1 wherein the body contacting elements are rollers, said rollers being carried by yokes at the extremities of said extensions.
3. The exercising device of claim 2 wherein said rollers are of soft yieldable material.
1. An exercising device comprising a pair of resilient freely rotatable body contacting elements, an intermediate member positioned between and interconnecting said contacting elements, a hand grip member freely rotatable on and around said intermediate member opposed adjustable extensions telescoping within said intermediate member, said extensions having latch means for positioning said extensions in predetermined selected positions relative to the intermediate member during an exercise program, and one of said body contacting elements being positioned on each extension.
2. The exercising device of claim 1 wherein the body contacting elements are rollers, said rollers being carried by yokes at the extremities of said extensions.
3. The exercising device of claim 2 wherein said rollers are of soft yieldable material.
Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to an exercising device and more particularly to a new method for stretching, toning and shaping the muscles of the abdomen, legs, arms, shoulders and triceps.
There has long been a need for a simplified device for stretching the muscles of the abdomen, legs, etc.
Devices designed for this purpose are generally complicated in structure and have include a cumbersome arrangement of parts.
Therefore, it is a primary object of this invention to provide an exercising device for stretching, toning and shaping the muscles of the abdomen, legs, arms, shoulders and various other muscles associated therewith.
It is another object to provide an exercising device which may be operated and controlled by the user alone so that no more strain is imposed than can comfortably be borne.
Still another object is to produce a simple, light weight structure which can be easily manufactured and can be carried from place to place if desired.
Other objects of the invention will become apparent from the specification when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the exercising device of the present invention; an adjustable position being shown in phantom lines;
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view taken on the line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken on the line 4--4 of FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 is a perspective view, on a smaller scale, illustrating one method of use for the exercising device.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now in detail to the drawings, the exercising device 10 comprises a center section or main tube 12 having a hand grip 14 of plastic or other suitable material rotatably mounted on the intermediate portion thereof by rings 15. The rings 15 are secured to the main tube 12 by soldering, welding or any other means and prevent the hand grip 14 from shifting axially. At opposite ends of the center section 12 are slidable tubular telescoping elements 16 and 18. The above elements may consist of tubes of any configuration in cross section which may be slidably received within one another. At the outer ends of elements 16 and 18 there are secured brackets or yokes 20 and 24 respectively, as by welding. The yoke 20 supports a roller 22 and the yoke 24 supports a roller 26. Each roller may be of sponge rubber or some soft and pliable material. The roller 22 and 26 have a central sleeve or bushing 28 through which passes a shaft or axle 30 upon which they may freely rotate. The rollers are assembled to the yokes as by upsetting the ends of the shafts in suitable openings in the ears of the yokes or brackets.
Each telescoping element 16 and 18 carries a latch member 32 secured adjacent the outward end thereof as by spotwelding. The latch consists of a leaf spring 34 and an upwardly projecting pin 36 as best seen in FIG. 4. The tubular elements 16 and 18 each have an aperture 35 in the wall through which the pin 36 projects.
The center section or main tube 12 has a series of apertures 38 in the wall thereof which receive the pin 36 and lock the telescoping elements in position when it is desired to adjust the length of the exercising device. When it becomes necessary to either lengthen or shorten the device the pin 36 is depressed until it clears the aperture 38 in section 12 in which it is positioned.
FIG. 5 shows the present exercising device in use. The rollers are placed between the legs of the person preferably in a sitting position. The center section is then grasped at the hand grip and an attempt is made to roll the device toward the stomach on the inside surface of the legs and thighs. This forces the legs apart and stretches, tones and shapes the muscles of the arms, legs, shoulders, triceps and abdomen.
It is apparent that the device can be adjusted lengthwise to any desired distance which can be regulated by the user.
The specific embodiment described hereinabove is presented as being illustrative only. It will be understood that numerous changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the annexed claims.
This invention relates generally to an exercising device and more particularly to a new method for stretching, toning and shaping the muscles of the abdomen, legs, arms, shoulders and triceps.
There has long been a need for a simplified device for stretching the muscles of the abdomen, legs, etc.
Devices designed for this purpose are generally complicated in structure and have include a cumbersome arrangement of parts.
Therefore, it is a primary object of this invention to provide an exercising device for stretching, toning and shaping the muscles of the abdomen, legs, arms, shoulders and various other muscles associated therewith.
It is another object to provide an exercising device which may be operated and controlled by the user alone so that no more strain is imposed than can comfortably be borne.
Still another object is to produce a simple, light weight structure which can be easily manufactured and can be carried from place to place if desired.
Other objects of the invention will become apparent from the specification when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing in which:
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a plan view of the exercising device of the present invention; an adjustable position being shown in phantom lines;
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view taken on the line 3--3 of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged vertical sectional view taken on the line 4--4 of FIG. 3; and
FIG. 5 is a perspective view, on a smaller scale, illustrating one method of use for the exercising device.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring now in detail to the drawings, the exercising device 10 comprises a center section or main tube 12 having a hand grip 14 of plastic or other suitable material rotatably mounted on the intermediate portion thereof by rings 15. The rings 15 are secured to the main tube 12 by soldering, welding or any other means and prevent the hand grip 14 from shifting axially. At opposite ends of the center section 12 are slidable tubular telescoping elements 16 and 18. The above elements may consist of tubes of any configuration in cross section which may be slidably received within one another. At the outer ends of elements 16 and 18 there are secured brackets or yokes 20 and 24 respectively, as by welding. The yoke 20 supports a roller 22 and the yoke 24 supports a roller 26. Each roller may be of sponge rubber or some soft and pliable material. The roller 22 and 26 have a central sleeve or bushing 28 through which passes a shaft or axle 30 upon which they may freely rotate. The rollers are assembled to the yokes as by upsetting the ends of the shafts in suitable openings in the ears of the yokes or brackets.
Each telescoping element 16 and 18 carries a latch member 32 secured adjacent the outward end thereof as by spotwelding. The latch consists of a leaf spring 34 and an upwardly projecting pin 36 as best seen in FIG. 4. The tubular elements 16 and 18 each have an aperture 35 in the wall through which the pin 36 projects.
The center section or main tube 12 has a series of apertures 38 in the wall thereof which receive the pin 36 and lock the telescoping elements in position when it is desired to adjust the length of the exercising device. When it becomes necessary to either lengthen or shorten the device the pin 36 is depressed until it clears the aperture 38 in section 12 in which it is positioned.
FIG. 5 shows the present exercising device in use. The rollers are placed between the legs of the person preferably in a sitting position. The center section is then grasped at the hand grip and an attempt is made to roll the device toward the stomach on the inside surface of the legs and thighs. This forces the legs apart and stretches, tones and shapes the muscles of the arms, legs, shoulders, triceps and abdomen.
It is apparent that the device can be adjusted lengthwise to any desired distance which can be regulated by the user.
The specific embodiment described hereinabove is presented as being illustrative only. It will be understood that numerous changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the invention or the scope of the annexed claims.