Hoop with weighted member
US7303458B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H33/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention there is provided a hoop having an inner circumference that generally forms a circle with an inner diameter sufficient to receive portion of a human body therethrough. A weighted member is slidably secured onto the hoop to increase a centrifugal force of the hoop when in use. The weighted member has a central body with two ends diametrically opposed and has a hollow channel aligned with the two ends. The two ends being sized to slide over the hoop. Bushings may be inserted into the two ends to reduce friction.
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