"Tug of War" Exercise Device
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Patent Summary
The present invention aims to provide a new Exercise Device for strengthening of the arms and back. The device is positioned on the floor and may be easily transported or stored after use. The device includes a frame having a base wall and a forked member that is attached to and extends upward from an upper side of said base wall. A wheel is positioned between the arms and is rotatably coupled to the frame. An elastic band is positioned on and extending around a periphery of the wheel. Exercise is provided by pulling on the elastic band and rotating the wheel.
Further detailed descriptions of the invention can be found in the full text patent document, the detailed drawing figures and the patent objectives.
*note - It is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the description or illustrated in the drawings.
Inventor's Notes
Mr. Lampreda enjoys working out to stay healthy and fit. His interest in health and fitness prompted him into designing and producing a prototype of a product called the "Tug of War". To use this machine, a user would sit on the floor and pull a belt that would be wrapped around a wheel. As the user pulls, a roller would rub against the belt and wheel to provide resistance. This would tone and strengthen the muscles in the user's arms, shoulder and back. The user's cardiovascular and respiratory systems would also receive a good workout as he works out briskly for several minutes.
Mr. Lampreda is currently looking for interested companies, investors or manufacturers to help reach his goals for his invention. He can be reached at the following contact information: (serious inquiries only please)
1319 St. Francis Drive
Los Banos, CA 93635
E-mail: longhorn1985@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 209-827-1933
Fax: 209-827-4968
Detailed Drawings
Figure 1 - A schematic side view of a new exercise device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 - A schematic top view of the present invention.
Figure 3 - A schematic perspective view of a tension adjuster of the present invention.
Figure 4 - A schematic perspective view of a guide member of the present invention.
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| 10 exercise device | 36 inner end of 34 |
| 12 frame | 38 outer end of 34 |
| 14 base wall | 40 handle |
| 16 forked member | 42 second bracket |
| 18 upstanding arms | 44 stabilizers attached to 42 |
| 20 wheel | 46 elongated slots for 44 |
| 22 elastic band | 48 cylinder |
| 24 periphery of wheel 20 | 50 concave outer surface of 48 |
| 26 tension adjuster | 52 first guide member |
| 28 first bracket of 26 | 54 second guide member |
| 30 legs of 26 | 56 rollers of 54 |
| 32 middle section of 26 | 58 slack portion |
| 34 rod | |
Patent Objectives
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a new Exercise Device...
- that is positioned on a floor and may be stored or transported after use.
- for strengthening of the arms and back.
- that may provide a cardiovascular and respiratory workout when used briskly for several minutes.
- that is simple and easy to use.
- that is economical in cost to manufacture.