Multi-exercise rotary device

• US 7,329,212 B2
• Filed: 12/14/2004
• Issued: 02/12/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/14/2004
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Aldrin Roque
• Original Assignee: Aldrin Roque
• Inventors: Roque, Aldrin
• Primary Examiner(s): Mathew; Fenn C.
• Application Number:
  US11/012,019
• Publication Number:
  US 20060128534A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,155 Days
• Field of Search: 482 81- 82, 482/110, 482106-108, 482/93, 446/242
• US Class Current: 482/110
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 15/00 Clubs for gymnastics or the like , e.g. for swinging exercises
• 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 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0088 by moving the surrounding air
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/015 including rotating or oscillating elements rubbing against fixed elements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/22 Resisting devices with rotary bodies A63B21/0608 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4017 to the upper limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4049 Rotational movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03525 Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle A63B21/0724 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06

Abstract

A multi-exercise rotary device, comprising: at least one elongate body-supported member, the body-supported member having a first end adapted to be supported by the body of the user, and a second end opposite the first end, at least one rotating member having a longitudinal axis that is at least semi-rigid, and which axis has a weight-biased distribution toward a distal end thereof; and a rotary mechanism for coupling the rotating member to a point on the body-supported member which is near the second end thereof. The rotary mechanism allows rotational movement of the rotating member about the longitudinal axis of the body-supported member. The rotary mechanism includes a device for constraining the angular movement between the weight-biased longitudinal axis of the rotating member and the longitudinal axis of the body-supported unit to be substantially only in a predetermined plane axially aligned with the body-supported member, and for constraining said plane from twisting with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body-supported member.

Claims

1. A multi-exercise rotary device, comprising:

at least one elongate body-supported member extending generally along a longitudinal axis, said body-supported member having a first end adapted to be supported by a portion of the body of a user of the device, and a second end opposite the first end;

at least one rotating member having a longitudinal axis that is at least semi-rigid, said rotating member including a planar surface adapted and intended to present a substantial air-resistance effect which is noticeable to the user in response to rotation of said rotating member;

a rotary mechanism for coupling the rotating member to a point on the body-supported member which is near the second end thereof, said rotary mechanism allowing rotational movement of the rotating member in a direction about the longitudinal axis of the body-supported member; and

a device for constraining the angular movement between the longitudinal axis of the rotating member and the longitudinal axis of the body-supported member to be substantially only in a predetermined plane axially aligned with the body-supported member, and for constraining said plane from twisting with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body-supported member;

wherein said rotating member includes an airfoil having said planar surface thereon, and an angle adjustment means operable for making a noticeable change to the user in an amount of air being displaced by the airfoil to said user, said airfoil being adjustable by said angle adjustment means so as to set an angle that the planar surface of the airfoil makes with respect to the direction of rotation of the rotating member to one of a plurality of different angles, and thereby present a noticeably different one of a plurality of selectable air-displacement effects to the user in response to said rotational movement.

2. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said device is a pivot incorporated as part of the said rotary mechanism.

3. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said device is incorporated as part of the said rotating member.

4. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said rotating member includes a coupling device for selectively coupling a selected one of a plurality of selectable rotating members to said rotary mechanism.

5. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, which further includes a user adjustable rotational resistance means.

6. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said angle adjustment means is included as part of said airfoil.

7. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said angle adjustment means includes a detachable coupling device which allows for replacement of the rotating member with one having a different angle with respect to the direction of rotation of the rotating member, and thereby air-displacement characteristic for the planar surface thereof.

8. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 5, wherein said user adjustable rotational resistance means includes a user adjustable friction-generating means for generating an adjustable amount of friction between rotating and non-rotating parts of said rotary mechanism.

9. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said rotating member includes a weighting means for allowing the user to vary the weight and radial weight distribution of the rotating member.

10. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 9, wherein said weighting means includes removably attachable weights that can be positioned radially in or on the rotating member so as to vary weight and weight distribution of the rotating member, thereby allowing the user to simulate a variety of speed and jump rope exercises.

11. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 9, wherein said weighting means includes one or more weight units, each comprised of one of an aggregate or a solid which can be removably attached to the said rotating member.

12. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 9, wherein said weighting means includes chambers built into the rotating member, so that one of a fluid or an aggregate can be introduced into said chambers to adjust said weight and radial distribution of said rotating member.

13. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said rotating member comprises a soft, impact absorbing material, which helps minimize damage or injury to persons or objects that may come into accidental contact with the rotating member during use.

14. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said body supported member is a hand held member having an outer layer contoured to the shape of a users hand.

15. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said hand held member includes a rotation gauging device adapted to produce a sound with each rotation of said rotational member.

16. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein one of said rotary mechanism or said rotating member includes a means of generating and projecting light.

17. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, wherein said body supported member includes a fastening means that helps secure the body supported member to a portion of the user'"'"'s body.

18. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, further including a coupling member which allows two of said body supported members to be coupled together.

19. The multi-exercise rotary device of claim 1, farther including a housing in which said rotating member rotates.

20. A multi-exercise rotary device, comprising:

at least one body-supported member extending generally along a longitudinal axis, said body-supported member having a first end adapted to be supported by a portion of a body of the user, and a second end opposite the first end;

at least one rotating member having a longitudinal axis that is at least semi-rigid, said rotating member including a planar surface adapted and intended to present a substantial air-resistance effect in response to rotation of said rotating member;

a rotary mechanism for coupling the rotating member to a point on the body-supported member which is near the second end thereof, said rotary mechanism allowing rotational movement of the rotating member in a direction about the longitudinal axis of the body-supported member;

a device for constraining the angular movement between the longitudinal axis of the rotating member and the longitudinal axis of the body-supported member to be substantially only in a predetermined plane axially aligned with the body-supported member, and for constraining said plane from twisting with respect to the longitudinal axis of said body-supported member, and

an angle adjustment means for adjusting the rotational resistance of the rotating member about the longitudinal axis of the body supported member, said an angle adjustment means being operable in its adjustment so as to set an angle that the planar surface of the rotating member makes with respect to the direction of rotation of the rotating member to one of a plurality of different angles, and thereby make a noticeable change in an amount of air being displaced by the planar surface, said amount being such that said planar surface presents a noticeably different one of a plurality of selectable air-displacement effects to the user in response to said rotational movement.