Method for finding and developing rhythm and a device therein

• US 7,288,056 B1
• Filed: 06/30/2004
• Issued: 10/30/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 06/30/2003
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Jennifer M. Whiting
• Original Assignee: Jennifer M. Whiting
• Inventors: Whiting, Jennifer M.
• Primary Examiner(s): BAKER, LORI LYNN
• Application Number:
  US10/880,012
• Time in Patent Office: 1,217 Days
• Field of Search: 482/148, 434/247, 434/250, 84/1, 844/70.R, 844/70, 382/103
• US Class Current: 482/148
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0633 without electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0686 Timers, rhythm indicators or pacing apparatus using electric or electronic means

Abstract

A method for identifying and developing body rhythm, comprising having a practitioner move a first hand in a first pattern in a continuous and a repetitive fashion until a first rhythm has been established; move a second hand in a second pattern in a continuous and repetitive fashion until a second rhythm identical to or closely resembling the first rhythm has been established; move the first and second hands simultaneously in a third pattern in a continuous and repetitive fashion until a third rhythm is established; wherein the method improves cardiovascular heath, improves muscle toning, coordination, and flexibility, and further wherein the method assists the practitioner in identifying and developing an individual sense of rhythm. A rhythm-developing device useful in executing the method disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A method, comprising a practitioner:

moving a first hand in a first pattern in a continuous and a repetitive fashion until a first rhythm has been established;

moving a second hand in a second pattern in a continuous and repetitive fashion until a second rhythm identical to or closely resembling the first rhythm has been established;

moving the first and second hands simultaneously in a third pattern in a continuous and repetitive fashion until a third rhythm is established; and

executing an additional pattern of motion, wherein the additional pattern of motion establishes a proper movement for the improved performance of an activity, wherein the activity comprises tennis, wherein the practitioner utilizes a rhythm-developing device in executing the additional pattern of motion, wherein the rhythm-developing device comprises a flowable element attached to a tool;

wherein the method improves cardiovascular heath, improves muscle toning, coordination, and flexibility, and further wherein the method assists the practitioner in identifying and developing an individual sense of rhythm.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein executing the additional pattern of motion comprises executing a standard tennis move, and wherein the method further comprises studying the motion of the flowable element in response to the standard tennis move.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the rhythm-developing device comprises a tool comprising:

a handle joined to a head, wherein the head comprises netting surrounded by a frame, and wherein the frame comprises a central outer tip; and

further wherein the flowable element is secured to the central outer tip.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein the handle is weighted.

5. The method of claim 1, wherein the rhythm-developing device comprises:

a tool comprising;

a racket comprising;

a frame, wherein the frame comprises;

a first lateral side having a top end and a bottom end;

a second lateral side having a top end and a bottom end; and

a midline having a top end and a bottom end, wherein the midline is between the first and second lateral sides;

wherein the bottom ends of the first lateral side, the second lateral side, and the midline are joined; and

a handle having a top end opposite to a bottom end, wherein the top end is joined to the frame; and

a flowable element attached to the top end of the midline.