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Aquatic exercise deviceRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Involving User Translation Or Physical Simulation Thereof, SwimmingAquatic exercise device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080064573, Aquatic exercise device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/657,906 entitled AQUATIC EXERCISE DEVICE filed on Sep. 9, 2003 which claims the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/044,552 entitled AQUATIC EXERCISE DEVICE filed on Jan. 12, 2002 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/260,940 filed Jan. 12, 2001, each of which is incorporated by reference herein. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to an exercise device used by individuals in water. More particularly, it relates to a new and unique hand-held aquatic exercise device which works equally well providing exercise to those inclined to stringent aggressive workout schedules as well as for those who need a gentle form of physical therapy. The device can be used singularly, being used in one hand at a time or in combination where two of the devices are used together and they will come in a variety of sizes. [0003] Where many aquatic exercise devices use flotation as a resistance force, the device herein does not incorporate any means of flotation, thereby allowing that the individuals using it are not exerting themselves by trying to hold it under the water. The device herein provides an equal resistance in any direction during a workout, and is especially beneficial in a boxing style workout, because of the unique shape and the type of resistance in the pushing and pulling motions. A plurality of orifices in the spherical surfaces are designed to maintain a means for controlled release of the resistance pressure upon the device minimizing the stirring and splashing of the water in the individual's face when they are using it. The lightweight simple design also allows that it can be easily fabricated, shipped and stored. Another alternate preferred embodiment of the device provides for the incorporation of an additional resistance member attaching to the fins outer edge. SUMMARY [0004] The present invention accomplishes its desired objects by providing the Aquatic exerciser as a truly unique and versatile aquatic exercise device. This new device in a preferred embodiment will consist of a unitary spherical unit divided into two or more quadrants by fins that are substantially perpendicular to the tangent of the spherical surface. When used the device is held in the hand of the individual by the means of a handgrip and moved through the water. The handgrip may be in the shape of a pistol grip or a straight rod that is located within the inner spherical chamber formed by the outer quadrants. [0005] Each quadrant is comprised of three fin-surfaces, two parallel to the central axis of the unit and one transverse to the central axis, all at equal angles and perpendicular to a tangent line on the spherical surface. The spherical surface of each quadrant has a plurality of orifices that provide a means to adjust the force and to stabilize the device as it moves through the water, and to minimize splashing and stirring of the water. These orifices in the spherical surfaces provide this means to adjust the force required to move the device through water by providing the metering of the water flowing through the device which concurrently helps control the stability. These orifices also allow the device to drain when removed from the water along with insuring that air is not entrapped within the inner spherical chamber when in use. [0006] The device in the current preferred embodiment will be available with different sizes of orifices and fins, for varying degrees of resistance in the water, without deviating from the scope of the patent. In this fashion, the device could be provided in a singular fashion with one size orifice and fins or as a kit with differing sized orifices and fins combining to yield different resistance when forced through the water. Without the plurality of orifices in the spherical surfaces, the device would be unstable making erratic movements and tend to go to the line of least resistance or the weakest angle of pressure on a persons wrist. This uncertain erratic action can seriously damage the wrist of the individual using this or any other device. Thus, the orifices provide a means to stabilize the device during movement through the water. [0007] All of the three fin surfaces are angled similarly with relation to the spherical surface as a means of concentrating the resistive force on the axis of each quadrant when moved in a lateral direction. When the device is pushed parallel to the central axis, the quadrants work in combination for a balanced means of resistance thereby minimizing twisting and providing a smooth flow of the device when used. With the inherent angle of the joined transverse fin surfaces of the quadrants, forming the back periphery of the device, a funnel is created as a means to channel the water into the inner spherical chamber to be metered out through the plurality of orifices when the device is pulled through the water. This unique and very inventive channeling of forces along varying axes, coupled with metering the passage of water through the device, creates an extremely stable, yet light weight aquatic exercise device. [0008] An alternate preferred embodiment of the aquatic exerciser will have each quadrant as a separate identical piece, to be attached together by any one of a number of conventional means of attachment including one or a combination of snapping together, glue or fasteners. By making the quadrants as separate substantially identical pieces, a great deal can be saved in molding costs. Also, savings will be made in shipping the unit disassembled in a smaller box to be assembled by the individual purchasing the device. The handgrip will be inserted at assembly by a means of attachment such a threaded rod, a nut and washer at each end, cooperative frictional engagement or similar means of attachment. With this unique method of mounting of the handgrip through a plurality of mounting holes, the angle of the handgrip within the inner spherical chamber can be adjusted for the comfort of the individual using the device. This unique method of assembly does not deviate from the intended scope of the patent on the herein disclosed aquatic exerciser device in any way. [0009] An additional preferred embodiment of the aquatic exerciser device will have a mountable flange member configured for registered engagement with the ribs on the assembled unit and mounted to the device with a central alignment member using a means of attachment such as conventional fasteners on the ends of each flange member. This flange member will increase the resistive force in each quadrant of the device by trapping the water against the outer spherical surface and thereby provide a means of adjustment of forward and rearward resistive force. As can be seen, a kit of the flanges could be provided in various sizes to provide further means to adjust the forward and rearward resistive force. [0010] An object of this invention is to create a device that works equally well for an aggressive workout as it does for physical therapy. [0011] Another object of this invention is to create a device that has equal and uniform resistance in any direction that it is thrust. [0012] An additional object of this invention is to create a device that is stable when it is thrust in any direction, not making erratic movements, trying to seek the path of least resistance. Another object of this invention is to create a device that has a cushion to the resistance, by metering the passage of the water through the device. [0013] Still another object of this invention is to create a device that is lightweight and can be easily shipped or stored. [0014] A still further object of the invention is to create a device that does not create a great deal of splashing in the face of the individual using it. These together with other objects and advantages will become subsequently apparent reside in the details of the construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. [0016] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the aquatic exerciser device from the rear with an individual user's hand holding the handgrip attached to the interior surface of the bell. [0017] FIG. 2 depicts a perspective view of the aquatic exerciser. [0018] FIG. 3 depicts a perspective exploded view of the device with the bell formed with each quadrant being a separate piece, showing one quadrant removed with the handle and mounting hardware. [0019] FIG. 4 is an illustration of a perspective view of an exemplary aquatic exercise device having a flange member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Continue reading about Aquatic exercise device... 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