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Hoop with weighted member

US7303458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 10, 2005
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 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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