Universal multidirectional exerciser for exercising hand, wrist and forearm in multiple planes of motion with adjustable resistance
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63B-023/14
A63B-021/015
A63B-021/072
출원번호
US-0425909
(2009-04-17)
등록번호
US-8157709
(2012-04-17)
발명자
/ 주소
Wilkinson, William T.
Fernandez, Juan
출원인 / 주소
Wilkinson, William T.
대리인 / 주소
Gomez, Brian A.
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
13인용 특허 :
5
초록▼
The present invention provides a multidirectional exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm comprising a handle having an axial opening through which a bolt extends. A spring means is around one end of the bolt disposed against an adjustment ring. A resistance knob is mounted on the adjustment ring. A p
The present invention provides a multidirectional exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm comprising a handle having an axial opening through which a bolt extends. A spring means is around one end of the bolt disposed against an adjustment ring. A resistance knob is mounted on the adjustment ring. A pressure plate is mounted at the opposite end of the handle between the handle and the head of the bolt. At least one clutch disc is disposed against the pressure plate. A knob is mounted around the pressure plate and clutch disc, mounted for relative rotational movement with respect to the handle. The wrists and hands are exercised by holding the handle in one hand and the knob/grip member in the other hand, and repetitively twisting the handle and knob/grip member in opposite directions. A detachable grip member is mounted over said knob and the detachable grip member further comprises a gyro ring and a squeeze grip strengthener.
대표청구항▼
1. A universal multidirectional, exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm comprising a handle having an axial opening extending completely therethrough, said handle having a first end and a second end, a shaft extending completely through said axial opening at said first end and said second end of said
1. A universal multidirectional, exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm comprising a handle having an axial opening extending completely therethrough, said handle having a first end and a second end, a shaft extending completely through said axial opening at said first end and said second end of said handle, spring means mounted outside of said handle around an end of said shaft at said first end of said handle, a resistance adjustment knob mounted to said shaft spaced from said first end of said handle, said spring means being mounted in the space between said handle and said adjustment knob, said adjustment knob being longitudinally mounted on said shaft and having a bearing surface which is disposed against said spring means to adjust the extent of compression of said spring means upon longitudinal movement of said adjustment knob toward and away from said handle, at least one clutch disc mounted against said handle at said second end of said handle, an abutment member mounted against said clutch disc, and a second knob mounted around said abutment member and said clutch disc and said second end of said handle in rotational relationship with respect to said handle whereby said second knob and said handle may be rotated with respect to each other against the force applied by said clutch disc which is adjusted in accordance with the compression of said spring means wherein the improvement comprises a resistance adjustment knob that enables continuously adjustable resistance and a detachable grip member mounted over said second knob wherein the detachable grip member further incorporates a gyro ring wherein the gyro ring comprises a ring containing one or more weighted balls that can move freely inside the ring. 2. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein said adjustment knob is rotatably mounted to said shaft, said abutment member being a pressure plate, and said pressure plate being mounted to said second end of said handle in nonrotational relationship thereof. 3. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 2 wherein said adjustment knob includes a seat, a nut being mounted in said seat and secured to said shaft whereby said adjustment knob has indicia on said adjustment knob peripherally arranged with respect to said adjustment knob, and an indicator on said adjustment knob disposed toward said indicia to indicate the amount of resistance in accordance with the rotational movement with respect to said adjustment knob. 4. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 3 wherein said shaft is a bolt having a threaded portion located near a first end of the bolt around which said spring means is mounted and having an enlarged head at the second end of the bolt disposed against said plate wherein the bolt comprises thread-free sections on either side of the threaded portion so that the resistance adjustment knob travels along the threaded portion of the bolt but cannot detach from the bolt. 5. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 4 wherein said second knob includes an inward extension, one of said clutch discs being mounted on each side of said inward extension to comprise a first and a second clutch disc, said first clutch disc being disposed between said extension and said handle, said second clutch disc being disposed between said extension and said plate, and a pin extending through said plate and into said handle to prevent said plate from rotating with respect to said handle. 6. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 5 wherein said spring means is a Bellville washer, and said adjustment knob having an annular extension around said first end of said handle concealing said Bellville washer. 7. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 6 including a detachable grip member mounted over said second knob. 8. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 7 including a knob cap over said second knob covering said pressure plate. 9. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 8 wherein said handle and said grip member have textured and or cushioned outer surfaces. 10. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 9 wherein said second knob includes spaced depressions, and said detachable grip member includes mounting members on its inner surface for engagement with said spaced depressions. 11. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 6 including a flat washer between said Bellville washer and said handle, and said bearing surface of said adjustment knob being on an insert and threadedly engaged with said bolt. 12. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 11 wherein said bolt and said Bellville washer and said flat washer and said plate and said pin and said insert are made of metal, and said handle and said knob and said adjustment knob are made of plastic. 13. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 2 wherein said shaft is a bolt having a threaded end around which said spring means is mounted and having an enlarged head disposed against said plate. 14. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 13 wherein said second knob includes an inward extension, one of said clutch discs being mounted on each side of said inward extension to comprise a first and a second clutch disc, said first clutch disc being disposed between said extension and said handle, said second clutch disc being disposed between said extension and said plate and a pin extending through said plate and into said handle to prevent said plate from rotating with respect to said handle. 15. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 14 wherein said spring means is a Bellville washer, and said adjustment knob having an annular extension around said first end of said handle concealing said Bellville washer. 16. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 7 including a detachable grip member mounted over said second knob. 17. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the gyro ring is removeable. 18. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 17 wherein the gyro ring sits within the detachable grip member and attaches with an interference fit. 19. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the gyro ring is securedly fixed to the detachable grip member. 20. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the detachable grip member varies in size, durometer and or texture. 21. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the detachable grip member is constructed of hypoallergenic materials to reduce skin irritation. 22. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a flashlight mechanism. 23. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the handle comprising a sponge grip. 24. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 for exercising both wrists in opposite directions at same time wherein one wrist moves up and down while one wrist moves side to side. 25. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 comprising a third knob, similar to the second knob, detachably or non-detachably secured to the adjustment knob for exercising both wrists in same direction at the same time. 26. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a repetition or rotation counter. 27. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the handle or the detachable grip member comprises one or more protrusions for massaging one or both hands. 28. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a vibrating mechanism. 29. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 28 wherein the vibrating mechanism is located in the detachable grip member, handle or second knob. 30. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a carrying case for protecting and storing the exerciser. 31. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 30 wherein the carrying case further comprises one or more compartments. 32. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 30 wherein the carrying case further comprises a carry or hanger loop or handle. 33. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a stop mechanism on the resistance adjustment knob so that the resistance knob cannot separate from the exerciser. 34. An improved exercise dumb bell comprising the universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 and further comprising one or more weighted end caps on at least one end of the exerciser. 35. The exercise dumb bell of claim 34 wherein the weighted end caps are removeable and can vary in size, weight and shape. 36. The exercise dumb bell of claim 35 wherein the weighted end caps are secured to the exerciser by any means. 37. The exercise dumb bell of claim 34 wherein the weighted end caps are permanently secured. 38. A hand, wrist and forearm medical rehabilitation kit comprising the exerciser of claim 1, and one or more of the following: detachable grip members of varying size and durometer; one or more gyro rings of varying weight; one or more removeable end cap weights of varying weight; one or more interchangeable grips; and a carrying case. 39. The hand, wrist and forearm medical rehabilitation kit of claim 38 further comprising at least one item selected from the group consisting of; vibrating end cap, grip strength gauge, caliper, tape measure, instructional book, video or DVD, medications, hand creams, lotions, pain cream, soaps, gloves, cuticle kit, callous sander, squeeze ball, squeeze putty, hot and cold packs, mechanical or digital repetition counter, and gripping material. 40. A hand, wrist and forearm injury prevention medical kit comprising the exerciser of claim 1, and one or more of the following: detachable grip members of varying size and durometer; one or more gyro rings of varying weight; one or more removeable end cap weights of varying weight; one or more interchangeable grips; and a carrying case. 41. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the detachable grip member has a flat top so that the exerciser can stand or store upright. 42. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the detachable grip member comprises a center cavity and wherein the grip member center cavity is adapted to incorporate one or more squeezable inserts thereby increasing the resistance of the detachable grip member and wherein the squeezable inserts are sport specific. 43. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 42 wherein the squeezable inserts are any kind, shape, material to alter resistance level of the detachable grip member. 44. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 42 wherein the squeezable inserts are sport specific and is at least one selected from the group consisting of golf ball, soccer ball, bowling ball, baseball, softball, tennis ball, squash ball, basketball and football. 45. A hand, wrist and forearm work conditioning/strengthening kit comprising the exerciser of claim 1, and one or more of the following: detachable grip members of varying size and durometer; one or more gyro rings of varying weight; one or more removeable end cap weights of varying weight; one or more interchangeable grips; and a carrying case. 46. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 wherein the gyro ring is made of a non-metal material such as plastic. 47. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 46 wherein the non-metal gyro ring is chrome plated. 48. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further adapted to exercise ankles and feet. 49. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising a counter or meter attachable to at least one end of the exerciser to monitor repetitions and or time. 50. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 49 further comprising an audible indicator to measure repetitions and degree of rotation. 51. The universal multidirectional exerciser of claim 1 further comprising one or more heating or cooling elements. 52. A stationary universal multidirectional, exerciser for hand, wrist and forearm of claim 1 for gym or home use wherein the exerciser is incorporated into an exercise machine/station and a user is preferably seated but could be standing.
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