Adjustable Off-Set Weighted Exercise Method and Apparatus
OwnerShelley McClellaninventor
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Abstract
Disclosed is an adjustable weighted exercise apparatus which in one implementation may include a base frame assembly attachable to a strap assembly for connection to a user, the base frame assembly including a base frame; a weight support member connected to the base frame and disposed to maintain a weight at a distance from the user. In some implementations, the weight support member may be further connected to at least one support bar connected to the base frame. A method hereof may include enhancing exercise of a body including disposing a weight at a distance from a user's body; and, exercising the user's body.
Claims21
An off-set weighted exercise apparatus which includes:
- a base frame assembly attachable to a strap assembly for connection to a user, the base frame assembly including
- a base frame;
- a weight support member connected to the base frame and disposed to maintain a weight or other application of force at a non-negligible distance from the base frame and from the user;
- wherein the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the effective operational center of gravity relative to the center of gravity that would have been provided by the weight had the weight been in a position adjacent the base frame a negligible distance therefrom;
- and,
- wherein the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the weight application, as a torque within the device between the upper portion and the lower portion, or between the shoulder strap and the hip strap.
An off-set weighted backpack comprising:
- a base frame, the base frame including:
- a weight support member connected to the base frame a non-negligible distance therefrom;
- wherein the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the effective operational center of gravity relative to the center of gravity that would have been provided by the weight had the weight been in a position adjacent the base frame a negligible distance therefrom;
- and,
- wherein the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the weight application, as a torque within the device between the upper portion and the lower portion, or between the shoulder strap and the hip strap
- at least one support bar connected to the base frame and connected to the weight support member;
- a backpack assembly to which the base frame is connectable, the backpack assembly including:
- a body portion to which the base frame is connectable;
- and,
- at least one strap connected to the body portion for securing the backpack assembly to a user's torso.
20-38. (canceled)
A method of exercising a human body comprising:
- attaching a backpack assembly to a human body,
- fixing a weight so that it is applied at angle toward the posterior of the torso, and so that it is disposed at a non-negligible distance from and angled relative to the backpack assembly and from the user;
- and,
- having the user move in exercising fashion;
- whereby the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the effective operational center of gravity relative to the center of gravity when the weight would have been in a position adjacent the backpack assembly a negligible distance therefrom;
- and,
- wherein the non-negligible distance creates a difference in the weight application, as a torque within the device between the upper portion and the lower portion, or between the shoulder strap and the hip strap of the backpack assembly;
- and
- whereby the force applied to the posterior causes muscle contractions in the muscles of the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.