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Article for free-weight trainingRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Weight ResistanceArticle for free-weight training description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070049469, Article for free-weight training. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present nonprovisional application claims priority to the following US provisional patent application: [0002] Provisional Patent Application No. 60/711,470, entitled "Article for free-weight training", filed Aug. 25, 2005. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates generally to free-weight exercise devices and more particularly to an article for calibrated weight exercise. [0005] 2. Background [0006] Free weight training is widely recognized as the best method for developing overall strength, as well as other benefits such as improving coordination. Hence, kettle-bell training, with an article such as indicated at U.S. Pat. No. D481,771 S, is becoming increasingly popular. While kettle-bell training and other free-weight training, such as disclosed at U.S. Pat. No. 5,857,946 are desirable, there are certain problems associated with such articles. [0007] For example, shipping such an article to a purchaser is problematic. One standard weight for a kettle bell is 16 kilograms. This is a heavy, expensive and cumbersome article for shipment purposes. Often the cost of the shipping for such a device can add a significant percentage to the total cost of the article. Since such devices are often mailed to the purchaser, this poses a significant problem for both buyer and seller. [0008] Also such articles may provide storage and portability issues because of the weight. For example, military personnel who are re-locating in a vehicle in a forward area may find it undesirable to store a kettle bell or other device in the vehicle because of the potential for shifting or significant moving of the kettle bell during transportation. [0009] Another practical problem for free-weight training articles is that many are made of steel or other metal. Since free-weight training can result in accidentally dropping the article during exercise, heavy metallic devices pose an obvious risk for floor damage, or even injury to the user. [0010] What is needed is an article which is easily and economically shipped along with convenient portability and storage. Also what is needed is free-weight article which can be used at a pre-determined weight, yet minimizes the risk of injury or property damage for the user. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] The present invention solves the problems of the prior art by providing a light, rugged article for free-weight training at any number of pre-determined weights, yet easily used, stored and shipped. The invention provides a bag suitable for filling with a readily available material such as sand or soil. The bag also has a handle and a fixing structure. The bag may include indicia presenting a calibration marker. When one material from a predetermined set, for example dry, fine sand is filled in the pouch to the calibration marker, the bag is at a substantially pre-determined weight. The bag is then cinched tight with the fixing structure. In this fashion the bag may be gripped by the handle for free-weight training at a substantially predetermined weight. [0012] In preferred embodiments, the bag also includes reinforcing straps and bands at the exterior of the bag for rugged, long lasting use. Also a gap may be formed between intersecting straps at the bottom of the bag, to allow other items to be hooked or otherwise attached at the bottom of the bag for portability. [0013] Preferably the article also includes indicia in addition to the calibration marker, for example filling and folding instructions, as well as a website url address where the user can observe calibration data for various materials and other information. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of the inventive article shown before filling; [0015] FIG. 2 is the side elevational view of FIG. 1 after the article has been filled and prepared for use; [0016] FIG. 3 is a top view of the article, filled and prepare for use; [0017] FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the bottom and side of the article; [0018] FIG. 5 is a partial view of the bottom of the article; and [0019] FIG. 6 is a top view or the article, prior to preparation for use. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Continue reading about Article for free-weight training... Full patent description for Article for free-weight training Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Article for free-weight training patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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