Multifunctional exercise device

• US 5,242,348 A
• Filed: 04/13/1992
• Issued: 09/07/1993
• Est. Priority Date: 04/13/1992
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Patricia A. Bates
• Original Assignee: Patricia A. Bates
• Inventors: Bates, Patricia A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Apley, Richard J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Reichard, Lynne A.
• Application Number:
  US07/867,478
• Time in Patent Office: 512 Days
• Field of Search: 482/93, 482/105, 482/108, 482/148, 482/113, 482/121, 482/122, 273/58 F, 273/65 EC, 273/DIG. 20
• US Class Current: 482/105
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0004 Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise bar bells or dumb bells A63B21/072; on wheels A63B22/20
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/028 made of material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber, steel wool, intended to be compressed resistance provided by plastic deformable materials A63B21/00189
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0555 Details of the rope or band, e.g. shape or colour coding
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0602 Fluids, e.g. water
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/072 Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like , e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/12 specially adapted for children

Abstract

A multifunctional exercise device is provided for use in muscle toning exercises for low impact aerobic workouts to increase the general body tone, strength and endurance. The multifunctional exercise device includes a resilient elastomeric body having a cylindrical hollow core designed to accept multifunctional and nestable hand weights for disposition in position in the cylindrical core of the resilient elastomeric body. The elastomeric body is covered with a cover of cloth or other suitable material having an opening at one end for accessing the removable weights and a multifunctional elastic strap for encircling the circumference of the multifunctional exercise device and for assisting in maintaining the detachable weights in position in the cylindrical core of the multifunctional exercise device. The novel multifunctional exercise device allows a wide variety of exercise regimens including isotonic and isokinetic exercises with both concentric and eccentric forces to be accomplished for a wide variety of muscle tone programs suitable for all age and strength groups to increase stamina, body tone and strength without the muscle damage that may occur with high impact and stress exercises.

Claims

1. A multifunctional exercise device comprising:

(a) an elastomeric body having a substantially cylindrical opening extending from a first surface of said elastomeric body through the diameter to a point at or near the opposite side of said first surface of said elastomeric body;

(b) a removable elongated multifunctional weight encased in a layer of passing having a perimeter slightly larger than the circumference of said substantially cylindrical opening, said layer of padding cooperating with said substantially cylindrical opening to detachably engage and maintain said elongated multifunctional weight in less than the entire length of said substantially cylindrical opening;

(c) a multifunctional elastomeric band surrounding the outside circumference of said elastomeric body and extending from said substantially cylindrical opening in said first surface to said point at or near the opposite side of said elastomeric body, said multifunctional band providing a cover for said substantially cylindrical opening; and

(d) at least one loop disposed intermediate said opening in said first surface and said point at or near the opposite side of said elastomeric body to maintain said elastomeric band substantially in place around said elastomeric body.

2. The multifunctional exercise device of claim 1 further comprising a removable cover.

3. The multifunctional exercise device of claim 2 wherein said removable cover includes said at least one loop for maintaining said multifunctional elastomeric band substantially in place.

4. The multifunctional exercise device of claim 3 wherein one of said least one loop has a detachable end.

5. The multifunctional exercise device of claim 1 wherein said elastomeric body is substantially spherical and includes at least two loops for maintaining said multifunctional elastomeric band in place.

6. The multifunctional exercise device of claim 5 further comprising a pump means for increasing fluid pressure inside said substantially spherical elastomeric body.

7. A multipurpose exercise device comprising:

(a) an elastomeric body of a compressible material having a substantially cylindrical passage extending from a first surface to a second surface and passing substantially through the center of said elastomeric body, said first surface being disposed substantially opposite to said second surface;

(b) an elongated multifunctional weight covered with a layer of padding and having an elastomeric strap and a perimeter slightly larger than the circumference of said substantially cylindrical passage;

(c) a cover for covering said elastomeric body;

(d) a multifunctional elastomeric band disposed on the outside surface of said cover for covering said elastomeric body and covering said first surface and said second surface; and

(e) at least one loop disposed on said cover for maintaining the position of said multifunctional band on said outside surface of said cover for covering said elastomeric body.

8. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 7 wherein said elastomeric body is constructed of a foam.

9. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 8 wherein said foam is a closed cell foam.

10. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 7 wherein said elastomeric body is a bladder.

11. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 10 wherein said bladder includes means for adjusting the fluid pressure inside said bladder.

12. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 11 wherein said means for adjusting the fluid pressure is a pump.

13. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 7 wherein said cover includes a constrictive closure for closing said first surface.

14. The multipurpose exercise device of claim 7 further comprising a second multifunctional weight having an elastomeric strap.

20. The multipurpose device of claim 7 wherein said elastomeric body is substantially elliptical and wherein said at least one loop includes a detachable end.

15. The multifunctional exercise ball comprising:

(a) a substantially spherical elastomeric body having a substantially cylindrical passage extending from a first opening to a second opening and through the center of said substantially spherical body;

(b) a multifunctional weight element having a perimeter slightly larger than the circumference of said substantially cylindrical passage which cooperates with said substantially cylindrical passage to engage and maintain said multifunctional weight element in less than the entire length of said substantially cylindrical passage by constricting said perimeter of said multifunctional weight element in said substantially cylindrical passage;

(c) a cover for covering said substantially spherical elastomeric body and covering said second opening; and

(d) a multifunctional elastomeric band for surrounding the circumference of said substantially spherical elastomeric body and covering said first opening.

16. The multifunctional exercise ball of claim 15 wherein said cover includes a constrictive closure means for closing said first opening.

17. The multifunctional exercise ball of claim 16 wherein said cover includes a zipper extending from said constrictive closure means to said second opening.

18. The multifunctional exercise ball of claim 16 wherein said substantially spherical elastomeric body is composed of a foam material.

19. The multifunctional exercise ball of claim 18 wherein said foam material is a closed cell foam material.