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US20050227838A1
US20050227838A1 US10/818,511 US81851104A US2005227838A1 US 20050227838 A1 US20050227838 A1 US 20050227838A1 US 81851104 A US81851104 A US 81851104A US 2005227838 A1 US2005227838 A1 US 2005227838A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B43/00—Balls with special arrangements
    • A63B43/02—Balls with special arrangements with a handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • A63B23/1209—Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
    • A63B23/1236—Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement

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  • This invention will be used in the field of fitness. More specifically it will be used for promoting body wellness.
  • the Core-bar is designed to be used in conjunction with an existing product in the market place.
  • This product has many different manufactures and names. Some common names are: Balance ball, Yoga Ball, Fit Ball, Birthing Ball, Exercise Ball. In short this is a sturdy ball 45 centimeters-75 centimeters designed to support the average adults body.
  • the “Ball” is increasingly popular and used for many different applications including: strength training, stretching, yoga, pilates, and birthing.
  • the “Ball,” however, has no handle or wrist friendly surface on which to place ones body weight.
  • the Core-bar provides a wrist friendly surface on which to place ones body weight while using the “Ball.” For example, if one were to place the Core-bar on the “Ball” and then attempt to perform a push-up, the grip provided by the Core-bar would alleviate stress on the wrist and expand the available positions for ones hands. The additional positions provided by the Core-bar greatly expand the applications of a once limited exercise.
  • the Core-bar provides a wrist friendly grip and expands the various uses of the “Ball.”
  • Drawing # 1 is a front view of the Core-bar separate from a ball.
  • Drawing # 2 is an angled view of the Core-bar placed on a ball.
  • Drawing # 3 is a top view of the Core-bar placed on a ball.
  • Drawing # 4 is a side view of the Core-bar separate from a ball.
  • the Core-bar is used for the purpose of body wellness. Its primary purpose is to be used in conjunction with a “Ball.” Once placed on a “Ball” it provides a wrist friendly surface on which to place ones weight.
  • It is a plastic composite made from a mold. It has soft foam grips separately manufactured and placed on the surfaces designed for ones wrist.

Abstract

The Core-bar is to be used primarily in the field of fitness. The Core-bar is in large part, designed to provide multiple wrist friendly surfaces on which to place ones weight when using a “Ball.” The Core-bar can be used permanently bonded onto a 45-75 centimeter “fitness” ball or as a separate entity simply placed on the “Ball.” If one so desires it may also be used as a wrist friendly grip not in conjunction with a “Ball” at all.

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    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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    • REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
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    • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • This invention will be used in the field of fitness. More specifically it will be used for promoting body wellness.
  • The Core-bar is designed to be used in conjunction with an existing product in the market place. This product has many different manufactures and names. Some common names are: Balance ball, Yoga Ball, Fit Ball, Birthing Ball, Exercise Ball. In short this is a sturdy ball 45 centimeters-75 centimeters designed to support the average adults body. The “Ball” is increasingly popular and used for many different applications including: strength training, stretching, yoga, pilates, and birthing. The “Ball,” however, has no handle or wrist friendly surface on which to place ones body weight.
    • BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The Core-bar provides a wrist friendly surface on which to place ones body weight while using the “Ball.” For example, if one were to place the Core-bar on the “Ball” and then attempt to perform a push-up, the grip provided by the Core-bar would alleviate stress on the wrist and expand the available positions for ones hands. The additional positions provided by the Core-bar greatly expand the applications of a once limited exercise. The Core-bar provides a wrist friendly grip and expands the various uses of the “Ball.”
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
  • Drawing #1 is a front view of the Core-bar separate from a ball.
  • Drawing # 2 is an angled view of the Core-bar placed on a ball.
  • Drawing #3 is a top view of the Core-bar placed on a ball.
  • Drawing # 4 is a side view of the Core-bar separate from a ball.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The Core-bar is used for the purpose of body wellness. Its primary purpose is to be used in conjunction with a “Ball.” Once placed on a “Ball” it provides a wrist friendly surface on which to place ones weight.
  • It is a plastic composite made from a mold. It has soft foam grips separately manufactured and placed on the surfaces designed for ones wrist.

Claims (3)

1. What I claim as my invention is the design of the Core-bar which allows for multiple wrist friendly surfaces to be placed on a ball with a 45-75 centimeter diameter.
2. I claim that the Core-ball may be permanently bonded to a 45, 55, 65, or 75 centimeter in diameter Ball.
3. I claim that the Core-ball may be used separate from a ball as a surface on which to place ones body weight.
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US20090325770A1 (en) * 2008-06-26 2009-12-31 Robert Joseph Baschnagel Exercise ball and similar stationary exercise equipment
US20100087300A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2010-04-08 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception Training and Exercise Device
US20110111935A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2011-05-12 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise apparatus
GB2477798A (en) * 2010-02-16 2011-08-17 Kevin Henry Press up device with an inflatable sphere and a rotatable handle
US20130190664A1 (en) * 2012-01-25 2013-07-25 Ronald B. Johnson Massage device and mounting body
US9254410B1 (en) * 2015-10-28 2016-02-09 Abdullah Ayman Abd Alrasoul Mirza Multi-grip exercise bar

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US2147907A (en) * 1936-07-09 1939-02-21 Chester M Macchesney Bowling ball attachment
US5702354A (en) * 1993-12-02 1997-12-30 Active Motion Systems, Llc Toe joint mobilization apparatus
US5833587A (en) * 1996-02-09 1998-11-10 Pebd Ltd. Apparatus and method for exercising
US5891062A (en) * 1994-10-07 1999-04-06 Datascope Investment Corp. Active compression/decompression device and method for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
US20030109815A1 (en) * 2000-06-29 2003-06-12 Horst Patricia J. Apparatus and method of massaging back and alleviating back pain using suction cup

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US2147907A (en) * 1936-07-09 1939-02-21 Chester M Macchesney Bowling ball attachment
US5702354A (en) * 1993-12-02 1997-12-30 Active Motion Systems, Llc Toe joint mobilization apparatus
US5891062A (en) * 1994-10-07 1999-04-06 Datascope Investment Corp. Active compression/decompression device and method for cardiopulmonary resuscitation
US5833587A (en) * 1996-02-09 1998-11-10 Pebd Ltd. Apparatus and method for exercising
US20030109815A1 (en) * 2000-06-29 2003-06-12 Horst Patricia J. Apparatus and method of massaging back and alleviating back pain using suction cup

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US20100087300A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2010-04-08 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception Training and Exercise Device
US20110111935A1 (en) * 2007-03-10 2011-05-12 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise apparatus
US8460161B2 (en) 2007-03-10 2013-06-11 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise apparatus
US8632440B2 (en) * 2007-03-10 2014-01-21 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise device
US8753252B2 (en) 2007-03-10 2014-06-17 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise apparatus
US9242143B2 (en) 2007-03-10 2016-01-26 Istep Global, Llc Proprioception training and exercise apparatus
US20090325770A1 (en) * 2008-06-26 2009-12-31 Robert Joseph Baschnagel Exercise ball and similar stationary exercise equipment
GB2477798A (en) * 2010-02-16 2011-08-17 Kevin Henry Press up device with an inflatable sphere and a rotatable handle
US20130190664A1 (en) * 2012-01-25 2013-07-25 Ronald B. Johnson Massage device and mounting body
US9320675B2 (en) * 2012-01-25 2016-04-26 Ronald B. Johnson Massage device and mounting body
US9254410B1 (en) * 2015-10-28 2016-02-09 Abdullah Ayman Abd Alrasoul Mirza Multi-grip exercise bar

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