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Vibration unitRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Having Specific Electrical FeatureVibration unit description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070004558, Vibration unit. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a vibration unit, comprising a grip or a contact surface, to be mounted detachably on exercise appliances or on a body part or as a separate unit. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It is known that vibrations in exercise equipment or free weights, enhances the effect of the exercise on the muscles. [0003] In U.S. Pat. No. 5,813,951 an exercise machine with a permanently attached vibration unit is disclosed. [0004] It is also known to build in vibration units in free weights. See for example U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,039,679 and U.S. Pat. No. 5,868,653. [0005] There are many different machines in a gym, representing a considerable value. To replace a set of ordinary machines with a set of machines equipped with built-in vibration units would be very costly. Machines with vibration units are therefore seldom or never seen. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006] The present inventor has realized that it would be advantageous if external detachable vibration units could be fitted on existing machines. The gym owner would then be able to lend or let a number of such detachable units to customers using the gym. Alternatively, individuals can buy such units themselves, and bring the units with them to any gym, or use them when exercising at home. The units could then be designed according to individual preferences as regards grip shapes, vibration amplitudes, etc. The grips may also be designed to suit people with rheumatism, for example in the form of spherical grips. Detachable vibration units may also be applied directly on the body of the individual doing exercises, such as on his/her chest, arm or leg. A vibration unit may also be provided as a separate unit. [0007] The invention relates to a vibration unit with a vibration generating element. According to the invention, the vibration unit comprises a mounting device for mounting the unit detachably on an exercise machine or on a part of the body. [0008] According to some embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application around or inside a handle on an exercise machine. [0009] According to other embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application on the frame of an exercise machine or on a body part, by means of various devices. [0010] According to other embodiments of the invention, the vibration unit is provided as a separate unit for mounting to a rigid support. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011] Below, the invention will be described in detail, with reference to the attached drawings, of which: [0012] FIG. 1 is a view in perspective of a vibration unit with a grip in accordance with the invention; [0013] FIGS. 2A and 2B are views in perspective of ball-shaped knob grips; [0014] FIG. 3 is a view in perspective of a vibration unit, attachable by means of straps; [0015] FIG. 4A is a plan view of a vibration unit in the form of a separate unit attachable to a rigid support; [0016] FIG. 4B is a view in perspective of a vibration unit in the form of a wrist strap; [0017] FIG. 5 is a view in perspective of a vibration unit, attachable to an exercise machine by means of a plate; [0018] FIG. 6 is a view in perspective of a vibration unit, attachable by means of a plate provided with damping springs or damping materials; [0019] FIG. 7 is a view in perspective of an attachment plate; [0020] FIG. 8 is a view in perspective of a vibration unit, built into a tubular pad; Continue reading about Vibration unit... Full patent description for Vibration unit Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Vibration unit 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. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Vibration unit or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Method and arrangement for distributing brake torque on a vehicle Next Patent Application: Trampoline and enclosure system Industry Class: Exercise devices ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Vibration unit patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13215 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Qualcomm , Schering-Plough , Schlumberger , Seagate , Siemens , Texas Instruments , 174 |
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