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Two-piece finger weight device iiRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Hand, Wrist, Or Finger, Grip, Having Weight Feature (e.g., Dumbbell, Etc.)Two-piece finger weight device ii description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060287160, Two-piece finger weight device ii. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a device that is weighted and securable to a finger to assist in strengthening the finger during use of the finger. Such a weight is invaluable for sports usage, piano playing and other activities where fingers are in constant use and thus, in need of strengthening. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART [0002] There are a number of finger weight devices holding a plurality of weights on the market that have been used to strengthen fingers that are effective such as those cited in U.S. Pat. No. 757,041 to Hasfeld, U.S. Pat. No. 6,413,193 and in applicant's U.S. application entitled "Limb Weight Device" filed Nov. 29, 2004 and having Ser. No. 10/999,421. These devices while effective cannot be readily adjusted to be used on fingers of all sizes and when used are subject to becoming loose on a finger over time. [0003] Similarly, while they can handle weights of varying sizes they make no provision for preventing expulsion of the weights when the finger goes through a strong forward motion such as throwing a baseball. [0004] The simple and efficient design forming applicant's invention can be used on any size finger and the weights can quickly and easily be inserted. The finger weight assembly does not restrict circulation thus allowing the wearer to use for an extended time without discomfort. [0005] This application is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 11/154,028 filed Jun. 16, 2005 entitled "Two-Piece Finger Weight Device" and overcomes the disadvantages set forth above and provides additional novel features that are disclosed and claimed herein. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] In accordance with the present invention there is illustrated a two piece finger weight including a weight receiving portion designed to fit on the top of a finger. The weight receiving portion in the illustrated embodiment which is by way of example only defines 3 longitudinally extending cylindrical holes (in the direction of the finger) into which are fitted cylindrical rod segments. The holes can extend all the way through and in the illustrated embodiment they are blocked off at one end to prevent the weights from flying out when there is a sharp forward motion of the finger. Three are shown, but more or less can be provided as desired. The rod segments can be made of different materials depending on the finger weight desired. Examples of materials that can be used include tungsten and stainless steel. [0007] To retain the weight holding device in position on a finger a separate strap is used. The strap has a strap portion that extends through an opening on one side of the weight holding device. The weight holding device defines areas such as shoulders adjacent the opening that receive the outwardly extending head portion of the strap to retain the strap relative to the weight holding device. The strap portion defines spaced openings through which projections on the finger weight extend to secure the weight in position when the strap is tightened to the desired position by directing it around the finger and through a strap opening on the side opposite the location of the opening through which the strap is initially moved. The strap head is held in position upon engagement with the aforementioned shoulders adjacent said opening. When tightened in position, the respective strap openings are placed in interengaging position with the upwardly extending projections on the weight holding member. [0008] In the illustrated embodiment the strap receiving portion has a generally arcuate shape recess that has two outwardly extending generally bulbous projections that engage the strap. The underside of the weight holding member and the strap are provided with a series of bumps or projections that engage with the finger when secured thereto to prevent turning of the strap and finger weight relative to the finger. [0009] In addition, the weight holding member includes side members or flanges that are spaced apart to define the arcuate strap receiving portion of the weight member. Extending outwardly from one of the side members and hinged thereto is a member having an opening therein. The member is designed to extend over the arcuate weight strap receiving portion to retain the strap in place thereon. [0010] The opening in the hinge member interfits with a projection extending upwardly from the other side member to lock the hinge member in position when disposed over the strap secured to the weight member. [0011] The weigh holding member can be made of a variety of materials an example of which is a relatively hard plastic of 85-90 durometer and a strap of approximately 73 durometer for flexibility. With the instant design, the weight holding member can be easily molded. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012] To obtain a better understanding of the invention, reference is made to the accompanying drawings illustrating the invention in which: [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the novel finger weight device showing the strap in a retained depending position; [0014] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the finger weight device of FIG. 1 rotated to show the configuration of the other side of the strap; [0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the novel finger weight device without the strap; [0016] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, but rotated to show the bottom of the finger weight member; and [0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the finger weight device containing weights and the strap secured to the weight device free of a finger; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated the finger weight assemblage 10 showing a strap 12 secured in place on the weight member 14. The strap 12 includes a strap section 16 and a transversely extending head member 18. The strap head 18 is located on shoulders or support areas 20,22 defined by the weight device. (See FIG. 3). The support areas 20, 22 are located adjacent the openings 24, 26 defined by the weight member 14 on both sides thereof. The strap head 18 is supported on the areas 20, 22 adjacent one of the openings 24, 26 and the strap section 16 is then wrapped around a finger and enters the other opening. The width of the strap section 16 is substantially equal to the width of the openings 24, 26 therefore. There are inwardly extending flanges 25, 27 that define the openings 24, 26. The flanges 25, 27 also serve to prevent the strap from moving away from the weight device. An assembled view of the weight assemblage (sans finger) is shown in FIG. 5. [0019] Referring specifically to FIG. 1 there is shown the strap head 18 supported on the areas 20, 22 and the strap section 16 is in position to be wrapped around a finger. As shown in FIG. 4, the weight member 14 is curved on its underside 29 to generally conform to the finger on which it is to be placed. The curve is slightly flatter than a finger and thus, does not completely encompass the finger when the strap is tightened so as to not totally impede the circulation flow through the finger. There are spherical shaped projections 31 on the underside 29 to limit the movement of the finger weight assembly relative to the finger. The finger weight member 14 is of a length to normally fit between the first and second joint or the second and third joint of a finger. Continue reading about Two-piece finger weight device ii... 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