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Exercise tube and handleExercise tube and handle description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080058180, Exercise tube and handle. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention [0002]The present invention generally relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, the present invention is drawn to an elastic exercise tube that incorporates a unique handle attachment. [0003]2. Description of the Related Art [0004]The proliferation of exercise equipment has been an astounding phenomenon in a nation whose populace appears to be becoming significantly obese. Both print and electronic media constantly extol the virtues of the latest piece of exercise equipment. Recently, the elastic tube or band has been popularized as a piece of exercise equipment that can be efficiently and effectively employed in almost any environment especially the environment of the home or office. The elastic tube also provides the user with a wide range of exercise options and is portable. A drawback of the elastic tube equipment, as currently described in the related art, has been the arrangement of the handles. Heretofore, the handles have been fabricated from materials that excessively added to the bulk of the equipment and proved cumbersome in portability and use. Pertinent examples of such related art are cited and identified in the accompanying IDS. However, none of the cited and identified related art, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to disclose an exercise tube and handle arrangement as will be subsequently described and claimed in the instant invention. Thus, an elastic exercise tube and handle solving the aforementioned problems are desired. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005]The exercise tube and handle of the instant invention incorporates an elastic tube having a handle(s) fabricated from a strong material such as nylon strapping. The handle is configured, by stitching, to form a passageway and compartment for receiving an end of the exercise tube. A knot is made in the end of the tube to prevent the end from exiting the compartment and separating the tube from the handle. Foam rubber padding can optionally be provided over the handle to provide additional cushioning if desired. [0006]Accordingly, the invention presents an exercise device that can be effectively utilized for many resistance-type exercises. The device is portable and fabricated from a limited number of parts thereby limiting manufacturing costs. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes. [0007]A clear understanding of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008]FIG. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of a first embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present invention. [0009]FIG. 2 is an environmental, perspective view of a second embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present invention. [0010]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the handle of the first embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present invention. [0011]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the handle of the second embodiment of an exercise tube and handle according to the present invention. [0012]Similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the attached drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0013]Attention is first directed to FIGS. 1 and 3 wherein a first embodiment of the present invention is illustrated and is indicated generally at 10. The instant embodiment provides for a pair of handles 12 that may be engaged by the feet or the hands (or one hand and one foot) of the user to allow engagement in a variety of resistance-type exercises. Handles 12 are attached at the ends of elastic exercise tube 14. As best seen in FIG. 3, each handle comprises a member fabricated from nylon strapping or similar material. The member is folded over to create a loop and form a compartment 12a for containing an end of elastic exercise tube 14. A passageway 12b is provided in the folded handle member so that the end of the elastic exercise tube can be inserted into compartment 12a. Stitching 16 is employed to secure the ends of the member and define compartment 12a and passageway 12b. After insertion, a knot 14a (preferably a half hitch) is formed in the end of elastic exercise tube. Passageway 12b is of a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of knot 14a, thereby preventing the end of the elastic exercise tube from being pulled through the passageway. Stitching material 16 is strong enough to withstand the rigors and tensions that will be produced during predicted exercise routines. [0014]FIGS. 2 and 4 are illustrative of a second embodiment of the invention wherein the elastic exercise tube 14 is configured in a continuous loop. A single handle 20 forms an attachment for the ends of the tube to establish the continuous loop. Handle 20 comprises two strapping members 20a, 20b, stitched together to define passageways 22 and compartments 24. As in the first embodiment, knots 14a (only one is shown) are made in the ends of tube 14 to retain the ends of the tube in the compartments. A foam rubber member 26 (shown in phantom lines) may optionally be positioned over the handle to provide additional cushioning. Member 26 may also be utilized with the first embodiment. [0015]It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all embodiments within the scope of the following claims. Continue reading about Exercise tube and handle... 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