US4396190A
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Weighted device and method of making same
Assignee: TRIANGLE MANUFACTURING CORP
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Filing: 1981-04-13
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Granted: 1983-08-02
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Expires: 2001-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A weighted device which is suitable for wearing about either the appendages or the body of the user thereof to build strength and for similar purposes. The present device is preferably constructed of a plurality of elongated weights interconnected in spaced relation to each other and enclosed within a fabric sleeve and encapsulated in a closed cell material with a soft vinyl coating which gives flexibility without bulging and eliminates bunching and shifting of the weights during violent maneuvers such as rapid movement exercises.
Inventors
- 👤 C. William Wilkerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/065; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/05; Y10S273/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
The process of producing a weighted device comprising: bonding a plurality of elongated weight means in spaced relationship to a web means to form a weighted web; enclosing said weighted web within a fabric, sleeve-like member; securing a strap means to one end of said fabric sleeve; and permanently encapsulating said enclosed weighted web within a pliable, closed cell material whereby an improved weighted device is produced.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
The process of producing a weighted device comprising: bonding a plurality of elongated weight means in spaced relationship to a web means to form a weighted web; enclosing said weighted web within a fabric, sleeve-like member; securing a strap means to one end of said fabric sleeve; and permanently encapsulating said enclosed weighted web within a pliable, closed cell material whereby an improved weighted device is produced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said encapsulating closed cell material is exteriorly coated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 2 wherein said coating is accomplished by dipping in a liquid material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
12 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said coating material is a vinyl.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The process of claim 3 wherein said coating material is neoprene.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The process of claim 1 wherein said fabric sleeve is so constructed as to be flexible and stretchable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 6 wherein said fabric sleeve is a knitted fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
A weighted device comprising: a plurality of elongated weight means; web means bonded to opposite sides of said weight means to secure the same in spaced relation to each other; said web means comprising at least two elongated spaced apart substantially parallel strips engaging the weight means on the opposite sides thereof, a fabric sleeve enclosing the weight means and strips; a pliable, closed cell material encapsulating said fabric enclosed web weights whereby a weighted device is formed; and fastening means secured to the respective ends of said encapsulating weighted device whereby the same can be releasably secured about a portion of the body of the user thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
A weighted device comprising: a plurality of elongated weight means; web means bonded to opposite sides of said weight means to secure the same in spaced relation to each other; said web means comprising at least two elongated spaced apart substantially parallel strips engaging the weight means on the opposite sides thereof, a fabric sleeve enclosing the weight means and strips; a pliable, closed cell material encapsulating said fabric enclosed web weights whereby a weighted device is formed; and fastening means secured to the respective ends of said encapsulating weighted device whereby the same can be releasably secured about a portion of the body of the user thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein said elongated weight means are generally flat along the side juxtaposed to said web means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The weighted device of claim 9 wherein the adjacent surfaces to said weights are generally arcuate when viewed in cross section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the closed cell material is vinyl.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the closed cell material is rubber.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the closed cell material is neoprene.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the fastening means is a strap-like member using Velcro type hook and fiber material as a releasable attaching means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the exterior of the device is vinyl coated.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein the exterior of the device is neoprene coated.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein said weight means is lead.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The weighted device of claim 8 wherein said weight means is a barium alloy.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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