US4756525A
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Tapered elongated weight wrap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-02-04
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Granted: 1988-07-12
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Expires: 2006-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A training weight and a related method for applying it to a limb, to provide good weight distribution and to anchor it securely. The training weight includes a weighted enclosure with two opposing convex sides whose greatest width is at their center, a resilient band attached to one end of the enclosure, a Velcro strip attached to the opposite end, and a complementary strip attached to the face of the enclosure. The resilient band is wrapped around the limb to anchor the training weight, then the enclosure is spirally wrapped around the limb, and the weight is secured by the Velcro fastener.
Inventors
- 👤 Luther Whitsitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:28
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A training weight comprising: a weighted, elongated flexible enclosure, having enclosed weighting material distributed relatively uniformly along its length; an elastic band attached to only one end of the enclosure for initially wrapping about a limb and inhibiting movement of the training weight; and fastening means secured to the other end of the enclosure; wherein the enclosure is tapered to a narrower width at its ends, to facilitate wrapping in a spiral configuration about the limb, and the fastening means is releasably attachable to the wrapped enclosure, to secure the training weight in its wrapped configuration, and wherein the fastening means includes a Velcro strip attached to one face of the weighted enclosure and a complementary strip attached to an end of the weighted enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A training weight comprising: a weighted, elongated flexible enclosure, having enclosed weighting material distributed relatively uniformly along its length; an elastic band attached to only one end of the enclosure for initially wrapping about a limb and inhibiting movement of the training weight; and fastening means secured to the other end of the enclosure; wherein the enclosure is tapered to a narrower width at its ends, to facilitate wrapping in a spiral configuration about the limb, and the fastening means is releasably attachable to the wrapped enclosure, to secure the training weight in its wrapped configuration, and wherein the fastening means includes a Velcro strip attached to one face of the weighted enclosure and a complementary strip attached to an end of the weighted enclosure.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-12 | 1992-01-11 | 1992-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-12 | 1996-01-11 | 1996-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-12 | 2000-01-11 | 2000-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |