MOST FIT EXERCISE SLEDGE HAMMER

• US 20140309081A1
• Filed: 04/10/2013
• Published: 10/16/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Andrew Gavigan
• Original Assignee: Andrew Gavigan
• Inventors: Gavigan, Andrew
• Application Number:
  US13/860,256
• Publication Number:
  US 20140309081A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 15/00 Clubs for gymnastics or the like , e.g. for swinging exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 15/02 with illuminating devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0666 worn on the head or face, e.g. combined with goggles or glasses
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0694 Visual indication, e.g. Indicia
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0608 Eccentric weights put into orbital motion by nutating movement of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2209/10 with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/13 Relative positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/53 Force of an impact, e.g. blow or punch
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/54 Transponders, e.g. RFID
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/02 with a handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/06 with illuminating devices ; with reflective surfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 60/54 with means for damping vibrations
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 65/04 Throwing-hammers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/245 specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels

Abstract

A sledge hammer with an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis and a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable mass affixed to the handle at a distal end thereof. The mass is secured to the handle with a bolt adapted to extend through the mass and into the distal end of the handle. The bolt is threaded and engages mating threads in the handle. A cone is disposed on the distal end of the handle between the handle and the mass to secure the mass to the handle In the best mode, the mass is a ball which may be perfectly round or have one or more flat surfaces. The ball should have some dampening properties.

Claims

1. A sledge hammer comprising:

an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis and

a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable mass affixed to said handle at a distal end thereof.

2. The invention of claim 1 wherein said mass is secured to said handle with a bolt adapted to extend through said mass and into the distal end of said handle.

3. The invention of claim 2 wherein said bolt is threaded and engages mating threads in said handle.

4. The invention of claim 1 further including a cone disposed on said distal end of said handle between said handle and said mass to secure said mass to said handle.

5. The invention of claim 1 wherein said mass is secured to said handle with a Velcro strap.

6. The invention of claim 1 wherein said mass is a ball.

7. The invention of claim 6 wherein said ball is round.

8. The invention of claim 6 wherein said ball is generally round with numerous flat surfaces.

9. The invention of claim 6 wherein said ball is elastic.

10. The invention of claim 9 wherein said all is rubber.

11. The invention of claim 9 wherein said ball is made of at least partially translucent material.

12. The invention of claim 11 further including a light inside said ball.

13. The invention of claim 6 further including a striking target.

14. The invention of claim 13 wherein said target includes a mechanism for registering the number and/or impact of each strike by said hammer.

15. The invention of claim 14 further including a digital readout.

16. The invention of claim 6 further including means for sensing the position of said hammer and/or said user and providing a display on a monitor.

17. The invention of claim 16 wherein said display is provided in a virtual or gaming environment.

18. The invention of claim 16 wherein said means includes a gaming platform.

19. The invention of claim 16 wherein said display includes virtual goggles.

20. An exercise sledge hammer comprising:

an elongate handle having a longitudinal axis;

a flexible generally geometrically uniform removable rubber ball affixed to said handle at a distal end thereof, said ball being generally round with numerous flat surfaces and secured to said handle with a bolt adapted to extend through said ball and into the distal end of said handle, said bolt being threaded and adapted to engage mating threads in said handle; and

a cone disposed on said distal end of said handle between said handle and said mass to secure said mass to said handle.