Combined Exercise and Massage Device
First Claim
1. An exercise and massage device comprising:
- a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body;
a transverse handle that is positioned within the cavity that extends across the cavity, the openings of the cavity being sized and configured for allowing a user to access and manually grasp the handle through either opening in a first mode of use;
at least one grasping portion located within the cavity that is spaced between the transverse handle and at least one of the openings of the central cavity to provide a fingerhold in a second mode of use;
a resilient outer layer surrounding the spherical body that provides an exterior surface of the spherical body, the resilient outer layer being provided with projections to facilitate massage when used in the massage mode when the device is used in a massage mode; and
whereinthe device is weighted to provide a total weight of the device of from 2 lbs or more.
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Abstract
An exercise and massage device utilizes a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body. A transverse handle is positioned within the cavity that extends across the cavity. At least one grasping portion is located within the cavity and is spaced between the transverse handle and at least one of the openings of the central cavity to provide a fingerhold during use. A resilient outer layer surrounds the spherical body and provides an exterior surface of the spherical body. The resilient outer layer is provided with projections to facilitate massage when used in the massage mode when the device is used in a massage mode. The device is weighted to provide a total weight of from 2 lbs or more. In another embodiments of an exercise and massage device at least one ring member is encased within the spherical body to provide at least one of weight and structural support to the device.
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20 Claims
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1. An exercise and massage device comprising:
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a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body; a transverse handle that is positioned within the cavity that extends across the cavity, the openings of the cavity being sized and configured for allowing a user to access and manually grasp the handle through either opening in a first mode of use; at least one grasping portion located within the cavity that is spaced between the transverse handle and at least one of the openings of the central cavity to provide a fingerhold in a second mode of use; a resilient outer layer surrounding the spherical body that provides an exterior surface of the spherical body, the resilient outer layer being provided with projections to facilitate massage when used in the massage mode when the device is used in a massage mode; and
whereinthe device is weighted to provide a total weight of the device of from 2 lbs or more. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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10. An exercise and massage device comprising:
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a substantially spherical body having a central cavity that extends to opposite sides of the spherical body so that the cavity forms openings on opposite sides of the spherical body; a transverse handle that is positioned within the cavity that extends across the cavity, the openings of the cavity being sized and configured for allowing a user to access and manually grasp the handle through either opening in a selected mode of use; at least one ring member encased within the spherical body that extends around the central cavity that provides at least one of weight and structural support to the device; a resilient outer layer surrounding the spherical body that provides an exterior surface of the spherical body, the resilient outer layer being provided with projections to facilitate massage when the device is used in a massage mode; and
whereinthe device is weighted to provide a total weight of the device of from 2lbs or more. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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