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Weighted Exercise Sliding Device

a weighted exercise and sliding technology, applied in the field of exercise and fitness devices, can solve the problems of no means to control the difficulty and intensity of the exercise being performed, devices providing no means of transportation and use, etc., to reduce the inventory of materials, reduce manufacturing costs, and reduce manufacturing costs

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-09
FERDINANDSEN II DALE W
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The present invention is a weighted exercise slide device that increases the resistance of sliding compared to a non-weighted device. The slide device has a low friction bottom sliding surface and a friction enhanced gripping surface for easy manipulation and control. The gripping surface is made of a thermoplastic elastomer material that does not become slippery during an exercise routine. The weight of the slide device can be adjusted by altering the weight of the weight plate without affecting the overall dimensions of the device. The invention allows users to select and control the sliding resistance of the device during an exercise routine without having to adapt to different sizes. The weighted exercise slide device improves user control, enhances user confidence, and ensures safety during exercise performances.

Problems solved by technology

Such slide devices are typically small and lightweight makes them easy to transport and use.
Further, other slide devices focus on reducing the sliding frictional resistance and not on increasing the force necessary to move the slide device when performing the exercises.
Such devices provide no means to control the difficulty and intensity of the exercise being performed.

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[0022]The weighted exercise slide device 10 is shown in the drawings particularly FIGS. 1 and 2. The weighted exercise device 10 is comprised of a weight plate 12 having a desired size and weight. The weight plate 12 is encapsulated within a layer of thermoplastic polymer material 16, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) or another suitable polymer material. The layer of thermoplastic material 16 surrounding the weight plate 12 creates a smooth low friction bottom sliding surface 24 for the device 10. A friction enhanced gripping surface 23 is provided on the top surface 22 of the device 10 to aid a user in holding or gripping the weighted exercise slide device.

[0023]The friction enhanced surface 23 may be provided by stippling, a plurality of surface grooves, an abrading, or checkering on the top surface 22. However, it is thought that a layer of soft friction enhanced material 14 attached by glue or other suitable bonding means to top surface 22 of the device 10 will be utiliz...

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Abstract

A weighted exercise slide device for use in performing a variety of exercise routines is comprised of a weight plate encapsulated within a layer of high density polyethylene. The upper surface of the device may be provided with a plurality of small shear connectors for aid in securing a gripping surface comprised of a layer a soft or friction enhanced material. The weight plate is of a standard overall dimension but the weight of the weight plate may be altered to allow for manufacture of a plurality of differently weighted exercise slide devices of a uniform shape and size from a single mold.

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PRIORITY[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 923,487 filed Jan. 3, 2014 for Weighted Exercise Sliding Device, the entire content of which is incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates generally to exercise and fitness devices utilizing sliding plates or for use in performing a variety of exercise routines. More particularly, the invention relates to a weighted sliding device having a low friction sliding surface and a friction enhanced gripping or contact surface. The exercise device is configured so that sliding devices of varying weights may be manufactured without a change in overall size and shape of the device. Providing a plurality of sliding devices of varying weights will allow a user to tailor the sliding resistance force to satisfy a desired workout parameter without a change to the overall shape and feel of the device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Low friction slides are utilized as exercise...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/012A63B21/075A63B21/00
CPCA63B21/012A63B21/075A63B21/00061A63B21/0004A63B21/0618A63B21/4034A63B21/4035A63B22/20A63B2022/0038A63B2022/0041
Inventor FERDINANDSEN, II, DALE W
Owner FERDINANDSEN II DALE W
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