Athletic velocity training device

• US 20070021270A1
• Filed: 07/22/2005
• Published: 01/25/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 07/22/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: David Nugent
• Original Assignee: David Nugent
• Inventors: Nugent, David
• Application Number:
  US11/188,264
• Publication Number:
  US 20070021270A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0724 Bar-bells; Hand bars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/075 with variable weights , e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0783 Safety features for bar-bells, e.g. drop limiting means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/51 Force

Abstract

An exercise apparatus having a frame with an adjustable weight bearing ratchet and pulley system with laser timer and display is disclosed. A force controlled laser timing device mounted to the frame which measures via time movement within a given space. An OLYMPIC barbell is located within the center of the device being attached to the ratchet and pulley system for the purpose of controlling gravitational resistance. A user-controlled strap is wound about the barbell so that the force implemented by the user will not allow the adjustable weights or barbell to become lose and dangerous. Movement of the barbell by the user is measured and recorded for weight and time.

Claims

1-7. -7. (canceled)

8. A training device utilizing a barbell with a set of weights forming a barbell unit, including:

a. a frame member

b. a pulley and ratchet mechanism mounted to said frame member and;

c. a strap extending from the pulley and ratchet mechanism, said strap being secured to the barbell unit;

wherein said frame member, pulley and ratchet mechanism, and strap permits the user of the barbell to throw the barbell during lifing exercises.

9. The device of claim 8 which further comprises a data measuring device that determines the time duration of a lift.

10. The device of claim 9 in which further comprises a display exhibiting the duration time of a lift.