Muscle training and development device

• US 6,558,302 B2
• Filed: 02/14/2001
• Issued: 05/06/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: David H. Cluff
• Original Assignee: David H. Cluff
• Inventors: Cluff, David H.
• Primary Examiner(s): Donnelly, Jerome W.
• Assistant Examiner(s): HWANG, VICTOR KENNY
• Application Number:
  US09/783,369
• Publication Number:
  US 20020111253A1
• Time in Patent Office: 811 Days
• Field of Search: 482/139, 482/904, 482/129, 482/44, 482/49, 482/51, 482/109, 482/122, 482/123, 482/126, 482/130, 473/229
• US Class Current: 482/129
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 15/00 Clubs for gymnastics or the like , e.g. for swinging exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00065 by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units
• 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 21/1627 for anchoring on or between the vertical posts of a door frame
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1645 for anchoring on a door
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/169 for anchoring on or against a wall
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3623 for driving A63B69/3608, A63B69/3658, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3691 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/904 Removably attached to wheelchair, home furnishing, or home structure

Abstract

A golf development and training device has first and second rods detachably connected at first and second connection points. Both rods contain multiple apertures for the receipt of one hooked end of a stretchable or elastic tube. The rods define a space between them when they are connected. A grip slidably engages the first rod and audibly clicks as it slides against the second rod when certain critical aspects of the training motion are correctly performed. At least one elastic tube is connected between the rod assembly and an attachment device which is secured to a stationary object that provides resistance and support. The attachment device includes vertical and horizontal rows of attachment apertures that receive the other end of the elastic tube. Multiple elastic tubes may be used, the number of which is dictated by the level of resistance desired during any particular exercise or training movement.

Claims

1. A muscle training and development device comprising:

a first rod having a first plurality of apertures through said first rod;

a second rod having a second plurality of apertures through said second rod, said second rod further having a plurality of sections, said second rod being attached to said first rod such that said first and second rods define a space between them; and

a grip attached to said first rod along at least a portion of said first rod defining the space between said rods wherein said first rod and said second rod are attached at first and second connection points, said first rod having through holes extending through said first rod having a through hole extending through said first rod at said first connection point and a receiving hole extending into said first rod at said second connection point and wherein said second rod includes a receiving hole extending into a first section of said second rod and a through hole extending through a fifth section of said second rod, said respective through holes and receiving holes each capable of receiving a fastening device to secure said first rod and said second rod to one another at said first and second connection points.

2. The training device of claim 1 wherein said first rod comprises a substantially straight piece of metal having a first end and a second end.

3. The training device of claim 2 wherein said first plurality of apertures are located at said first end of said first rod.

4. The training device of claim 1 wherein said plurality of sections of said second rod comprise substantially straight pieces of metal that transition from one section to the next forming elbows.

5. The training device of claim 4 wherein said second rod comprises five continuous sections, said first and said fifth section being substantially perpendicular to said first rod and extending outwardly therefrom in a spaced apart relationship, a second and a fourth section being connected to said first and fifth sections, respectively, said second and fourth sections being angled toward each other, and a third section being substantially parallel to said first rod, said third section connecting said second and fourth sections.

6. The training device of claim 4 wherein said second plurality of apertures are located in said third section of said second rod.

7. The training device of claim 1 wherein said grip slides along said first rod between said first and second connection points and strikes said first sections of said second rod, producing an audible click thereby.

8. The training device of claim 7 wherein said audible clicks are produced upon the proper performance of particular training motions by the user of said training device.

9. The training device of claim 1 further comprising at least one elastic tube, said elastic tube having a first end and a second end, and an attachment mechanism, said attachment mechanism having a plurality of attachment apertures to selectively receive said second end of said elastic tube, said first end of said elastic tube being selectively attachable to said first plurality of apertures in said first rod and said second plurality of apertures in said second rod.

10. The training device of claim 9 wherein said elastic tube includes a hooking device on said first and second ends.

11. The training device of claim 9 wherein said attachment mechanism comprises a first attachment location and a second attachment location, said first attachment location including a first plurality of attachment apertures, said second attachment location including a second plurality of attachment apertures, said first and second plurality of attachment apertures capable of receiving said second end of said elastic band.

12. The training device of claim 11 wherein said first plurality of attachment apertures are arranged in a substantially vertical column and said second plurality of attachment apertures are arranged in a substantially horizontal row, said substantially vertical and horizontal directions being determined with respect to level ground.

13. A muscle training and development device comprising:

a first rod having a first end and a second end and a second rod having first, second, third, fourth, and fifth sections, said first rod having a first plurality of apertures in said first end and said second rod having a second plurality of apertures in said third section, said second rod being removably attached to said first rod at first and second connection points, said first and second rods defining a space between them;

a grip slidably attached over said first rod so as to rotate freely between said first and second connection points, wherein said grip slides along said first rod between said first and second connection points and strikes said first and fifth sections of said second rod, producing an audible click thereby;

at least one elastic tube, said elastic tube having a first end and a second end, said first and second ends attached to a hooking device; and

an attachment mechanism, said attachment mechanism including a first attachment location and a second attachment location, said first attachment location including a first plurality of attachment apertures, said second attachment location including a second plurality of attachment apertures, said first and second plurality of attachment apertures capable of receiving said second hooked end of said elastic band.

14. The training device of claim 13 wherein said grip produces said audible click upon the proper performance of particular training motions by the user of said training device.

15. A muscle training and development device comprising a handle having a grip adapted to be grasped by a user, said grip slidably attached to said handle, said grip creating a sound as it slides to a first position and creating a similar sound as it slides to a second position, said grip reaching said first position when a user places his arms and hands in a first posture, said grip reaching said second position when a user places his arms and hands in a second posture, said first and second postures being postures used in a proper golf swing.