TRAINING DEVICE

• US 20140171276A1
• Filed: 12/17/2013
• Published: 06/19/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 12/17/2012
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kenneth L. Strachan
• Original Assignee: Kenneth L. Strachan
• Inventors: Strachan, Kenneth L.
• Granted Patent: US 9,186,536 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/124
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00185 using resistance provided by the user, e.g. exercising one body part against a resistance provided by another body part A63B21/068 takes precedence; isometric exercise A63B21/0023
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/15 Arrangements for force transmissions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/151 Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4009 to the waist
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4015 to the foot
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4025 Resistance devices worn on the user's body A63B21/065 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2209/10 with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0405 involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously A63B23/0476 takes precedence

Abstract

A training device includes a belt for attachment about the waist of a user. The belt includes a first end and a second end. The training device also includes a plurality of resilient straps positioned between the belt and a first foot engaging platform and a second foot engaging platform.

Claims

1. A training device, comprising:

a belt for attachment about a waist of a user, the belt including a first end and a second end, as well as a plurality of attachment loops secured on the belt adapted for positioning along a back of a user as he or she exercises and adapted for positioning along a front of a user as he or she exercises at various locations about a circumference of the belt; and

a plurality of resilient straps selectively positioned between the plurality of attachment loops of the belt and a first foot engaging platform and a second foot engaging platform.

2. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first end and the second end of the belt respectively include mating hook and loop material to facilitate secure attachment of the belt about the waist of the user.

3. The training device according to claim 1, wherein adjustable connection straps respectively couple the plurality of attachment loops to the belt.

4. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of attachment loops includes four attachment loops secured on the belt and adapted for positioning along a back of a user as he or she exercises and four attachment loops secured to the belt and adapted for positioning along a front of a user as he or she exercises.

5. The training device according to claim 4, wherein the four attachment loops adapted for positioning along the back of the user are fixedly secured to the belt at a position between the first end of the belt and the second end of the belt.

6. The training device according to claim 5, wherein the four attachment loops adapted for positioning along a front of a user as he or she exercises are secured to a support sleeve which is slid over the belt such that it is adapted for alignment with the front of an individual using the training device.

7. The training device according to claim 4, wherein the four attachment loops adapted for positioning along a front of a user as he or she exercises are secured to a support sleeve which is slid over the belt at a position between the first end of the belt and the second end of the belt such that it is adapted for alignment with the front of an individual using the training device.

8. The training device according to claim 7, wherein the support sleeve includes an outer wall member connected to an inner wall member so as to define a passageway therebetween, the passageway being shaped and dimensioned to receive the belt, and wherein each of the four attachment loops adapted for positioning along a front of a user is coupled to the support sleeve by an adjustable connection strap extending from the support sleeve.

9. The training device according to claim 1, wherein the first foot engaging platform includes a long first support member extending along a first axis and a circular second support member extending along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis.

10. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the second support member is oriented at a position such that it is adapted to sit approximately at a forefoot of the user, and the second support member includes first and second eyelets on opposite first and second lateral sides of the second support member thereof allowing the second support member to be wrapped about the forefoot of the user, wherein the first and second eyelets are shaped and dimensioned for coupling to one of the plurality of resilient straps.

11. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the second support member bisects the first support member at a position dividing the first support member into a first segment above the second support member and a second segment below the second support member.

12. The training device according to claim 11, wherein the second segment is approximately 3 times a length of the first segment.

13. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the first support member includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first support member is provided with a fastening member shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with an end of one of the plurality of resilient straps.

14. The training device according to claim 13, wherein the second end of the first support member is provided with a fastening member shaped and dimensioned for selective engagement with an end of one of the plurality of resilient straps.

15. The training device according to claim 9, wherein the first foot engaging platform also includes a securing strap shaped and dimensioned to wrap about a forefoot of the user, the securing strap being attached the second support member and is oriented to extend parallel to the first support member.

16. The training device according to claim 15, wherein the securing strap includes fasteners at its ends so that it may be wrapped and secured about the forefoot of the user.