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Multi-functional hand weight

  • US 5,286,244 A
  • Filed: 01/06/1992
  • Issued: 02/15/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/06/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A handweight for runners, the hand weight comprising:

  • a body having a first end portion, a second end portion, said first end portion being made in substantial part from a light transmitting material and a hand grip portion;

    a signal means for emitting a perceptible signal, said signal means including a light in said first end portion and an electrical circuit operably connected to said light;

    power supply means for enabling said power supply means to supply power to said signal means; and

    means for providing biofeedback to a runner, wherein said biofeedback means includes a motion detection switch for indicating a vertical orientation of said body by closing said electrical circuit and for indicating a non-vertical orientation of said body by opening said electrical circuit in response to a repetitive movement of a runner while running to cause the power to be supplied to said signal means intermittently.

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