Portable exercise device and method of using the same
US8562494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/03541
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
According to one embodiment, an exercise device in the form of an adjustable resistance multi-use toning system that includes a plurality of elongated elastic bands (tension bands or cables) which can have different tension (resistance) values. Each band has a first end and an opposing second end. The device further includes a hollow sleeve that receives at least a portion of each of the elastic bands so as to at least partially envelope the elastic bands while permitting the first and second ends to be accessible. A first fastener is provided for attaching the first ends of the elastic bands to a support member, such as a piece of exercise equipment, a belt to be worn around a body part of a user; or any other structure to which the exercise device can be attached.
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