US4989267A
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Weighted training vest for athletic activities
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-12-26
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Granted: 1991-02-05
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Expires: 2009-12-26
Abstract
Abstract A weighted training vest device includes front and rear interconnected panels and made of a bendable resilient material. The front and rear panels include pocket-like recesses which selectively receive weights according to the desires of the user. The recesses include pressure sensitive fastening material which cooperatively mates with similar material affixed to the weights. The weights are rounded and beveled with no sharp corners or edges so that the surface of the panels of the vest is generally smooth.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas E. Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:46
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/06; A63B21/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
An athletic training vest device adapted to be worn upon an athlete's person while engaged in an athletic activity comprising: (a) respective front and rear flexible panels adapted to fit against the wearer's back and chest respectively, said panels including a plurality of recessed areas forming pockets therein; (b) interconnecting means extending between said front and rear panels; (c) fastening material disposed in each of said recessed areas; and (d) a plurality of weights each having a shape to fit inside one of said recessed areas and including cooperatively mating coupling means for fastening said weights to said fastening material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
An athletic training vest device adapted to be worn upon an athlete's person while engaged in an athletic activity comprising: (a) respective front and rear flexible panels adapted to fit against the wearer's back and chest respectively, said panels including a plurality of recessed areas forming pockets therein; (b) interconnecting means extending between said front and rear panels; (c) fastening material disposed in each of said recessed areas; and (d) a plurality of weights each having a shape to fit inside one of said recessed areas and including cooperatively mating coupling means for fastening said weights to said fastening material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 1 wherein said weights have a smooth surface and generally rounded edges extending from said recessed areas to provide a generally smooth surface for the outside of both front and rear panels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 1 wherein said recessed areas are arranged in a generally symmetrical horizontal pattern on each of said panels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 3 wherein a plurality of said recessed areas are arranged in two symmetric rows near the bottom of each panel adjacent the wearer's midsection, and said rows are bisected by an elongate recess to receive a belt for holding said front and rear panels snugly against the wearer's person in the hip area.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 1 wherein both front and rear panels are formed from a low density copolymer material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 5 wherein both front and rear panels and said interconnecting means are formed from a single piece of low density copolymer material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 1 wherein at least one of said panels includes a plurality of venting holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 1 wherein said fastening material is pressure sensitive.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 8 wherein said fastening material comprises a matrix of connecting members and said cooperatively mating coupling means on said weights includes corresponding members for fastening to said matrix of connecting members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The athletic training vest device of claim 2 wherein said weights are formed from a heavy metal and are coated with a plastic or rubber material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
An athletic training vest device adapted to be worn upon an athlete's person while engaged in an athletic activity comprising: (a) respective front and rear flexible panels adapted to fit against the wearer's back and chest, respectively; (b) interconnecting means extending between said front and rear panels; (c) a plurality of weights having generally rounded edges and corners held to said panels in pocketlike recesses arranged in a symmetrical matrix, said matrix forming two horizontal rows near the bottom of each of said panels adjacent the wearer's mid-section; and (d) a single belt for holding said front and rear panels snugly against the wearer's mid-section, said belt extending around the torso between said horizontal rows of weights in each panel.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
120 words
An athletic training vest device adapted to be worn upon an athlete's person while engaged in an athletic activity comprising: (a) respective front and rear flexible panels adapted to fit against the wearer's back and chest, respectively; (b) interconnecting means extending between said front and rear panels; (c) a plurality of weights having generally rounded edges and corners held to said panels in pocketlike recesses arranged in a symmetrical matrix, said matrix forming two horizontal rows near the bottom of each of said panels adjacent the wearer's mid-section; and (d) a single belt for holding said front and rear panels snugly against the wearer's mid-section, said belt extending around the torso between said horizontal rows of weights in each panel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The training device of claim 11 wherein said pocket-like recesses include pressure sensitive fastening material and said weights include cooperatively mating means for affixing said weights to said fastening material in said pocket-like recesses.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The training vest device of claim 11 wherein said belt lies in an elongate recess formed in both front and rear panels.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The training vest device of claim 11 wherein at least one of said panels includes a set of venting holes.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-04 | 1998-08-06 | 1999-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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