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Weight-lifting device and method of use therefor

a technology of weight-lifting devices and weight-lifting bars, which is applied in the field of weight-lifting devices, can solve the problems of high impracticality and potential injury to the lifter, high use of each device, and subject the lifter to potential muscle and joint injury, etc., and achieves the effects of convenient and safe lifting of dumbbell bars, effective weight and pressure distribution, and convenient and safe lifting of weights

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-17
WARD TRAVIS
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[0012] Accordingly, a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to enable a user to securely grasp a weight-bearing bar, yet to rapidly release and drop same from his / her person, if desired.

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However, because typical weight-training regimens require multiple sets and repetitions of a selected weight to effectively train a selected muscle group, such sustained hand force around the weight-bearing bar can impart a concentrated pressure on the lifter's palm(s), finger joints and / or wrist(s), thus resulting in muscle and joint fatigue, and / or potential injury thereto.
Although the above-described available devices may sufficiently transfer the weight of the weighted bar to the lifter's wrist(s) and / or evenly distribute the pressure from same over the lifter's hand(s) and wrist(s), such devices share a disadvantageous commonality that renders use of each device highly impractical and potential injurious to the lifter.
As such, should the lifter become fatigued or experience muscle strain, utilization of such straps can prevent the lifter from quickly releasing and dropping the bar from his / her person, thereby subjecting the lifter to potential muscle and joint injury.
Additionally, due to the inherent weight and resistive forces of the weighted bar acting on the straps wrapped around the lifter's wrist, the lifter's wrist is often subjected to significant skin chafing, bruising, and potential impedance of proper blood flow.
In addition thereto, there is a further need for such a device that effectively transfers the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar to the user's wrist(s), thereby significantly reducing the amount of hand strength or gripping force required to retain the bar within the user's hand(s).

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[0022] In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions.

[0023] Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention in a preferred embodiment is a weight-lifting device 10 and method of use therefor, comprising wrist belt 20, support ring 30, and grapple assembly 40.

[0024] Wrist belt 20 preferably includes first end 22 and second end 24, wherein first end 22 preferably supports conventional belt buckle member 26 with prong 27 engaged therewith, and wherein second end 24 preferably possesses a plurality of aligned throughholes 28 formed therethrough. Wrist belt 20 is preferably secured to a user's wrist via threadin...

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Abstract

A weight-lifting device and method of use therefor, wherein a user is able to securely grasp a weight-bearing bar, yet rapidly release and drop same from his / her person upon a sensation of fatigue or general muscle strain, and wherein the present invention further effectively transfers the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar to the user's wrist(s), without subjecting the user's wrist(s) to skin chafing, bruising, and / or potential impedance of proper blood flow.

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TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates generally to weight-lifting devices, and more specifically to a weight-lifting device adapted to grasp and permit the rapid release, drop or disengagement of a weight-bearing bar therefrom, wherein the weight or load carried by the weight-bearing bar is effectively transferred to the user's wrist(s), thereby significantly reducing or eliminating the amount of hand strength or gripping force required to retain the bar within the user's hand(s). The present invention is particularly suitable for, although not strictly limited to, application within the weight-training arena, wherein amateur weight-lifters and / or professional bodybuilders alike may utilize the device to assist in weight-training, weight-lifting, establishing proper lifting form, and / or reducing exercise-induced bodily injury. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] For many individuals engaged in a regular exercise regimen, weight-training is recognized as a crucial and e...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/06A63B21/072A63B71/00A63B71/14
CPCA63B21/0724A63B71/14A63B21/1442A63B21/1403A63B21/4001A63B21/4021
Inventor WARD, TRAVIS
Owner WARD TRAVIS
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