Combination grip for an exercise device
AssigneeFitness Anywhere LLC
InventorRandal Hetrick
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Abstract
An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and a loop. The hand grip and loop may be used as a foot grip, or alternatively, just the hand grip can be used by the hand. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises.
Claims22
An inelastic exercise device comprising:
- an elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length and a mechanism for adjusting said length, where said elongated member is a substantially inelastic and flexible material, and where said pair of ends includes a first end having a first grip and a second end having a second grip;
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- an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure and a second portion including a flexible portion to support said elongated member at a position along said length when both of said grips are pulled in a direction away from said anchor, wherein said flexible portion includes a loop, and wherein said elongated member passes through said loop.
An inelastic exercise device comprising:
- an elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length, said pair of ends including a first end having a first grip and a second end having a second grip, wherein said elongated member includes at least one inelastic, flat strap;
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- an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure and a second portion including a flexible portion to support said elongated member at a position along said length when both of said grips are pulled in a direction away from said anchor, wherein said flexible portion includes a loop, and wherein said elongated member passes through said loop.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.