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Pliable ball grip handle with applicationsRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Hand, Wrist, Or Finger, GripPliable ball grip handle with applications description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060035751, Pliable ball grip handle with applications. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND--FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to exercise and, more particularly, to a solid pliable spherical shape exercise handle which provides an enhanced grip. BACKGROUND--DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART [0002] Previously the cylindrical handles for exercise apparatus, specifically for resistance apparatus and cable machines, as well as any other fixed resistance equipment, not including bars and dumbbells, create an abundance of stress on joints and tendons of the hand, elbow and shoulder due to insufficient hand grip. Spherical and ball grip handles which were utilized did not sufficiently activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm of the hand. Also employed were handles attached to elastic tubing. These handle types do not sufficiently activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm of the hand. Also, spherical handles which are solid create a static grip with no pliability to activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm of the hand. [0003] In the search for exercise handles which are cylindrical the following was found. U.S. Pat. No. 6,692,416 to Davis issued Feb. 17, 2004, U.S. Pat. No. 5,842,961 to Davis issued Dec. 1, 1998, U.S. Pat. No. 5,807,214 to Riazi issued Sep. 15, 1998, U.S. Pat. No. 5,076,578 to Ashkonen issued Dec. 31, 1991, D317032 to Eckler issued May 21, 1991, U.S. Pat. No. 4,909,505 to Tee issued Mar. 20, 1990, U.S. Pat. No. 4,756,527 to Ledbetter issued Jul. 12, 1988, U.S. Pat. No. 3,510,132 to Holkesvick issued May 5, 1970, U.S. Pat. No. 3,355,171 to Oesau issued Nov. 28, 1967, U.S. Pat. No. 3,068,002 to Balne issued Dec. 11, 1962 and U.S. Pat. No. 1,623,671 to Frankenfeld issued Apr. 5, 1927. [0004] In the search for spherical or ball grips the following was found. U.S. Pat. No. 4,784,386 to Muehl issued Nov. 15, 1988 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,807,730 to Dalton et al. issued Apr. 30, 1974. [0005] Spherical handles which are solid are application 2004/0038784 to Huang, U.S. Pat. No. 3,652,085 to Cole issued Mar. 28, 1972, U.S. Pat. No. 1,638,003 to Neumann issued Aug. 2, 1927, U.S. Pat. No. 712,827 to Maxwell & White issued Nov. 4, 1902, U.S. Pat. No. 359,994 to Brunner issued Mar. 29, 1887. [0006] Handles employed with elastic tubing are U.S. Pat. No. 5,318,494 to Santighian issued Jun. 7, 1994, U.S. Pat. No. 4,019,734 to Lee et al. issued Apr. 26, 1977 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,966,204 to Dubach issued Jun. 29, 1976. [0007] Cylindrical handles which are not pliable are U.S. Pat. No. 5,549,532 to Kropp issued Aug. 27, 1996 and U.S. Pat. No. 4,059,265 to Wieder issued Nov. 22, 1977. [0008] The categories of exercise handles which are cylindrical create an abundance of stress on joints and tendons of the hand, elbow and shoulder due to insufficient hand grip. Non-pliable sphere or ball grips do not sufficiently activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm of the hand. More specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 4,784,386 are hollow balls which do not have sufficient resistance and are too large which does not sufficiently activate the muscles in the hand. U.S. Pat. No. 3,807,730 is a dome shaped handle with semi spherical top and flat base which is too large to activate the muscles of the hand or fingers. In contrast, the patents which are spherical solid handles create a static grip with no pliability to activate the muscles of the fingers and palm. Handles which were found which are attached to elastic tubing do not sufficiently activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm. It was also found that these handles are too pliable and pinch the sides of the hand when pulled. Cylindrical handles are not pliable and do not sufficiently activate the muscles of the fingers and the palm. OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES [0009] Accordingly, besides the objects and advantages of the pliable ball grip handle with applications described in my patent, several objects and advantages of the present invention are: [0010] (A) The pliable ball grip handle will improve any exercise by activating the muscles in the fingers and hands which in turn activates all relative muscles for that specific exercise that employ a handle other than a barbell or dumbbell. [0011] (B) The pliable ball grip handle when applied to cable or other fixed resistance equipment, not including barbell and dumbbells, will give the user the same benefit as when the pliable ball grip handle is used with resistance tubing. [0012] (C) The pliable ball grip handle applied to a resistance tubing apparatus simplifies the device as an upper body exercise apparatus enabling use of the body as a fulcrum base for exercising the upper body and arms. [0013] (D) The pliable ball grip handle application with the resistance tubing along with a tubing safety sleeve and a safety cord within the resistance tubing makes a safer apparatus for general use in exercising. [0014] (E) The pliable ball grip handle used with resistance tubing is portable and can be used in minimal space which makes it an ideal exercise companion whether at work, traveling, at home or anywhere in between. [0015] (F) The pliable ball grip handle with resistance tubing can be used for persons at any age or physical ability. Merely gripping the pliable ball grip handle will begin to activate the fingers, in turn strengthening the muscles regardless of repetition. [0016] (G) The pliable ball grip handle with its simplicity and specific muscle targeting benefits is an apparatus that would substantially assist people with upper body physical rehabilitation concerns. DETAILED DESCRIPTION--Preferred Embodiment [0017] FIG. 1 is an overall cross sectional view of the pliable ball grip handle 10. FIG. 1 is the inventions preferred embodiment. The circumference of the solid pliable sphere 12 is approximately 5''-7'' in size. It is a closed celled foam rubber material. The strapping 14 is approximately 3/8'' wide and of a strapping 14 material. The strapping 14 is folded in half which creates a grip strap end 15 and an accessory strap end 22. The grip strap end 15 is the two ply strapping 14. This grip strap end 15 is inserted into the solid pliable sphere 12 at the strapping insertion 16 point. It continues through the solid pliable sphere 12 and through the strapping expulsion 18 point. At the strapping expulsion 18 point of the solid pliable sphere 12 the grip strap end 15 is looped in opposite directions coming back over the solid pliable sphere 12 to the strapping insertion 16 point. The strapping 14 is a single ply strap when encircling the solid pliable sphere 12. The grip strap end 15 is then secured together at the strapping insertion 16 point, forming the strapping connection 20. The strapping connection 20 is secured together to the accessory strap end 22 at the strapping insertion 16 point. The accessory strap end 22 loop of the accessory strap end 22 was made when the strap was folded in half. This accessory strap end 22 is available for exercise machine cables, fixed resistance equipment or elastic tubing 24. DETAILED DESCRIPTION--Alternative Embodiments [0018] FIG. 2 is an overall cross sectional view of the pliable ball grip handle 10 applied to the elastic tubing 24. FIG. 2 is an additional embodiment of the invention. The accessory strap end 22, as described in FIG. 1, is attached to the elastic tubing 24. The stopper 28 is sandwiched in the accessory strap end 22. The accessory strap end 22 is inserted into the elastic tubing 24. The stopper and tubing crimping device 30 is positioned between the end of elastic tubing 24 and bulge of stopper 28. The stopper 28 creates a bulge in the elastic tubing 24 and is further accentuated by the stopper and tubing crimping device 30 when inserted into the elastic tubing 24. The stopper 28 and the stopper and tubing crimping device 30 are further secured by the elastic reverse overlap tubing 26. The elastic tubing 24 is approximately 1/4'' inner diameter.times.approximately 1/16'' wall thickness and approximately 18'' long. The stopper 28 is of an approximate 1/4'' diameter size and pliable. The stopper and tubing crimping device 30 is a comparative heavy duty cotton or nylon thread. The cord 32 is shown in the center of FIG. 2 within the cutout of the elastic tubing 24. The cord 32 is attached to the accessory strap end 22 underneath the stopper 28 prior to insertion into the elastic tubing 24. The cord 32 is a non-elastic material and a predetermined length as described in operation of FIG. 2 below. The sleeve 34 is shown covering the elastic tubing 24. The sleeve 34 covers the entire length of the elastic tubing 24 and is closed by hook and loop or similar fastening device. The sleeve 34 is a cloth or cushioned, pliable, non-elastic material. [0019] FIG. 3 is a top view of the solid pliable sphere 12 and closable pouch 36. FIG. 3 is an additional embodiment of the invention. The closable pouch 36 is a durable material and is approximately 2''-3'' wider than the circumference of the solid pliable sphere 12. The attachment pouch strap 42 is shown attached to the center of the closable pouch 36 along the entire length. The solid pliable sphere 12 is placed in the center of the closable pouch 36 on the attachment pouch strap 42. The pouch belt cutouts 40 are shown equidistantly placed at the edge of the closable pouch 36. The pouch belt cutouts 40 are made by cutting an appropriate size slit in the closable pouch 36 to accommodate the pouch belting mechanism 38. The pouch belting mechanism 38 is shown inserted through the pouch belt cutouts 40. The attachment pouch strap 42 is of a strapping material and approximately 18'' long. The pouch belting mechanism 38 is a thin material and slightly longer than the circumference of the closable pouch 36 with hook and loop or other similar fastening closure. Continue reading about Pliable ball grip handle with applications... Full patent description for Pliable ball grip handle with applications Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Pliable ball grip handle with applications 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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