# US 11,077,335 B2 · Exercise wrist aid

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- Number: US 11,077,335 B2
- Document ID: US11077335B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/577,582
- Filed: 2019-09-20
- Published: 2020-03-26
- Granted: 2021-08-03
- Earliest claimed: 2018-09-22
- Applicants: Aaron Wayne McRann; Kerrie Louise McRann; Owen Saunders McRann; Spencer Davis McRann
- Inventors: Aaron Wayne McRann; Kerrie Louise McRann; Owen Saunders McRann; Spencer Davis McRann
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11077335B2

## CPC

- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- A63B 23/1227: {Dips, i.e. push-ups in a vertical position, i.e. eccentric movement, e.g. between parallel bars}
- A63B 21/169: {for anchoring on or against a wall}
- A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)}
- A63B 23/03533: {With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements}
- A63B 23/1218: {Chinning, pull-up, i.e. concentric movement}
- A63B 23/1236: {Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement}
- A63B 23/16: for hands or fingers {(for teaching typing G09B13/00)}
- A63B 71/0036: {Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment (A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence)}
- A63B 69/0048: {for mountaineering, e.g. climbing-walls, grip elements for climbing-walls}
- A63B 71/0054: {Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers (mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00)}
- A63B 2209/00: Characteristics of used materials
- A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B 2225/096: automatically adjusted according to anthropometric data of the user
- A63B 2225/10: Multi-station exercising machines
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

An exercise device characterized by a wide hand surface (1) positioned at a downward angle with a design that allows the user to grip the underside (3) for greater stability and to position the hands in any direction necessary to perform exercises with reduced strain on the wrists and palms. The large surface area of the hand surface comfortably fits an adult palm to eliminate painful pressure points in the palm. The downward angle of the hand surface decreases the angle between the back of the hand and the forearm found in a traditional push-up position to eliminate strain associated with exercises like push-ups, planks, mountain climbers and even chest dips. The ability to grip the underside of the hand surface provides additional stability during exercise.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An exercise apparatus for aiding wrists during exercise comprising:
at least one piece comprising:
a rectangular base adapted to engage with a surface and having a first end and a second end;
a sidewall arranged at the second end of the rectangular base and extending outwardly and perpendicularly from the rectangular base; and
a hand surface connected to the sidewall and arranged spaced apart from the rectangular base and extending obliquely and downwardly from the sidewall towards the first end of the base, the hand surface is configured to fit an entire width of an average adult palm and more than 30% of a length of said palm, from a heel to a base of fingers of a user, the hand surface includes an underside arranged facing the rectangular base, a top side arranged opposite to the underside, and a front edge connecting the underside to the top side and allows fingers of the user to grip the hand surface.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the top side of said hand surface has a convex shape.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the underside of said hand surface has a concave shape.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the front edge of said hand surface has a rounded edge to improve the user's grip during use by allowing the fingers to comfortably curl over said front edge.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a non-slip material or texture covering said hand surface.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rectangular base defines two channels for placement of non-slip grip material.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the non-slip grip material includes two strips of grip tape or foam padding.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a non-slip material or texture covering all or a portion of the rectangular base.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the hand surface includes ridges and indents to provide comfortable positioning of each finger of a hand of the user.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one piece is a single piece to allow the user to place both hands on the hand surface.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: two independent pieces, one for each of the user's hands.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The apparatus of claim 11, wherein: both independent pieces can be locked together when not in use to create one unit for easy storage.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the rectangular base includes slotted channels to facilitate a mounting of the piece on a wall or a ceiling so that said apparatus may be used for hanging or pulling-type exercises.