WO2007139591A1

WO2007139591A1 - Ab alert

Info

Publication number: WO2007139591A1
Application number: PCT/US2007/000169
Authority: WO
Inventors: Michael C. Murtey
Original assignee: Murtey Michael C
Priority date: 2006-05-25
Filing date: 2007-01-03
Publication date: 2007-12-06
Also published as: US20070275824A1

Abstract

The invention is an alarm device that will help people strengthen the stomach abdominal muscles with just a reminder to flex them. Most people do not think about their abdominal muscles and consequently they become weaker and weaker to the point that you cannot use them. By using the invention you are reminded with an audible/vibrating signal, to flex them and make them stronger. By making your abdominal muscles stronger, you also reduce the size of your waistline. This invention is very Important for working your abdominal muscles because, it reminds you of something that everyone forgets to do, or doesn't know they should do to maintain strong stomach muscles. The invention is easy to use and can be worn under clothing making it possible to use anytime you wish. It can also be used as a helpful tool when exercising your abdominal muscles as part of a workout routine.

Description

SPECIFICATION FOR

AB ALERT

Ab alert is a mechanical alarm device that is connected on each end with

an adjustable nylon strap and then tightened around the abdominal

muscles or stomach muscles above the beltline of an individual. This

device when tightened with its adjustable strap, will alert the wearer with

an audible sound / vibration, signaling the wearer to flex their stomach

muscles.This device is fitted when the stomach muscles are flexed and

being held in. When the wearer releases the flexed muscles, in the

stomach area, the alarm device sounds it's audible tone or vibrates

reminding the wearer to flex the stomach muscles again.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

FOR

AB ALERT

This invention is in the field of physical exercise and muscle control for

strengthening the abdominal muscles by use of an auditory / vibrating

device. By wearing the invention "AB ALERT" around your waist, you are

reminded to flex your abdominal muscles which is proven to strengthen the

abdominal muscles and reduce the size of you waistline. It can be worn

under your garments at any time or while working out. It comes with a 60"

nylon adjustable strap and a battery operated signaling device. You first put

the device around your waist with the nylon adjustable strap and adjust it

until it is tight. When the device is pulled on,(by the stomach relaxing) it

triggers an audible tone or vibration to remind the wearer to flex the

stomach muscles and take the pressure off of the device. Once the wearer

has flexed the stomach muscles, and the pressure is taken off, the device

turns off and is ready for the next time the wearer relaxes their stomach

muscles. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

FOR

AB ALERT

This invention is in the field of physical exercise and muscle control for

strength of the abdominal muscles. The reason I invented this was to help

me strengthen my abdominal muscles and by the use of an alarm when I

relaxed my abdominal muscles, I was able to strengthen my abdominal

muscles and reduce the size of my waist. By the simple act of holding your

abdominal muscles in and then releasing them to relax position helps

strength them. The longer you can hold abdominal muscles in, the stronger

they get and consequently your stomach sticks out less. This device can be

worn underneath your garments, and used 24 hours a day. If you want to

hold your stomach in to strengthen it, and then be reminded when you forget

to hold your stomach in, this invention works perfectly. It can also be used

as a signal device when working your stomach muscles during abdominal

muscle exercises. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FOR AB ALERT

This is a simple invention that has a nylon adjustable strap 60" long and is connected to an audible signaling device. "AB ALERT" is battery operated and works with a

Rheostat/switch. As you pull "AB ALERT" apart, it triggers an audible tone or vibration that alerts the wearer it is being pulled apart. "AB ALERT's" audible signaling vibration device consists of a housing, speaker/vibrator, battery, electronic ship board, spring controlled rheostat/switch and is connected on each end by a strap. The strap is 1 inch in width and made of nylon (similar to a fanny pack strap), and is 1/16 to 1/32's of an inch in thickness. The strap is connected at one end of the signaling device, goes around the wearers waistline, and the free end of the strap is connected to the other end of the signaling device with a plastic pressure clip. The strap is then adjusted to be tight around the wearers waist while the wearer is holding their stomach in (flexed). When the wearer releases their stomach muscles (relaxed) "AB ALERT" signals to the wearer that the stomach muscles are relaxed with an audible tone or vibration. This reminds the wearer to hold their stomach muscles in again. When the pressure is released, by holding the stomach muscles in (flexed), the "AB ALERT's" spring loaded switch pulls itself back and is ready to go again. The signaling device can be a simple signal (one tone),

(vibration), or a tone/vibration that can get stronger/louder as you increase the pressure on the switch. It is thin enough to wear under garments and be used at any time, or can be used as a tool when exercising the abdominal muscles. I know of no other inventions that fit this description and it is not an improvement of any other ideas. CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

ot Applicable

APPLICATION DATA / IDENTITY SHEET

FOR

AB ALERT

Name: Michael C. Murtey (Inventor)

Residence: 2702 West Mercer Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85029

Mailing Address: 821 Oregon Avenue, Suite J, Linthicum, MD 21090

Citizenship: U.S.

Correspondence is to be sent to the Mailing Address Phone Numbers: 954-599-7767 .

410-636-8835

Name of Invention: AB ALERT

Statement Regarding Federally Sponsored Research or

Development

plicable

REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING

FOR

AB ALERT

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING VIEWS

FOR

AB ALERT

On page 1 of the drawings, IA. is a picture of the audible/vibrating signaling

device housing. It is approximately 1 !^" inch in width, 3 54" in length, and

%" inch in depth or thickness. The housing has a top half and bottom half

held together with four screws. On the face of the housing there is IB.

multiple holes to allow sound emission, next to that IF. an on/off rheostat

switch (a slot with a plastic knob sticking up through), and IC a battery

containment section with a lid held down by another smaller screw. At one

end of the housing there is IE. a two pronged connector end that matches the

two prong connector end attached to the belt. The two prong connector end

IE. is also connected to the actuator that connects the electrical terminals to

complete the circuit, sending the signal to the speaker/vibrator to emit the

alarm. ID. is the two pronged clip that is connected to the nylon strap, is

adjustable, and has two retaining clips to hold excess strap in place.

The belt is then tightened with the abdominal muscles flexed (stomach held I use the AB ALERT now myself and think it is a great invention for

anyone who cares about the health of their abdominal muscles (stomach)

strength.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING VIEWS

FOR

AB ALERT

On page 3 of the drawings, 2 A. is a picture of the audible/vibrating signaling

device housing, it is made from a semi-hard plastic that is water resistant. It

has rounded edges and is smooth on. the backside and front side. The back

is slightly curved to help conform to the body. The 2 A. view is from the

front with the top cover off. 2B. is a picture of the speaker/vibrator (used in

many other applications) cell phones for an example. 2C. is the

battery compartment which holds 3 hand held computer batteries and they

are connected at either end to the actuator switch. 2D. is the actuator that

when pulled with pressure, connects the circuit and sends power to the 2F.

which competes the circuit when the spring wire touches the contact at the

end of the actuator . 2E. the switch is just a sliding on/off/rheostat switch

breaking the circuit and made available to save battery strength or stop

inadvertent actuator connections sounding the tone.

The AB ALERT consists of many components already available on the

market and can be configured in many other configurations. The

configuration pictured in the drawings is the one used in my first test model. in) to the point that the pressure is not great enough to pull the actuator over

to make contact. Once the abdominal muscles are relaxed (stop holding

stomach in) the increase pressure on the strap pulls the actuator over and

makes contact. Once the connection is made, power is sent to the computer

board, the signal is then sent to the speaker and it sounds an alarm reminding

the wearer to flex the abdominal muscles (hold stomach in) again. The

actuator is spring loaded and as soon as the pressure is released, the

connection is broken and the AB ALERT is ready to use again. I have a

working model and use it myself, it not only has help me strengthen my

abdominal muscles, it has also reduced the size of my waist.

Everything used in the AB ALERT is made up of ready available parts,

including the speaker/vibrator, switch, contact, double spring actuator and

three small hand held computer batteries. The nylon strap with its pressure

connection clip, is similar to ones used for fastening fanny packs.

Claims

CLAIMNUMBER 1 FOR

AB ALERT

I have invented a device that is worn by a person with a strap, that will signal the wearer of pressure being put on the device when not holding their stomach abdominal muscles in (flexed). The Ab Alert is an audible signaling/vibrating device consisting of a housing, speaker/vibrator, batteries, electronic circuit board, spring controlled actuator (rheostat/switch) and is connected at both ends by an adjustable nylon strap one inch in width and approximately one thirty second of an inch in thickness. Ab Alert is used to alert its wearer when the abdominal muscles (stomach muscles) are not being used. By using Ab Alert, the wearer can strengthen the abdominal muscles, making them stronger and will reduce the wearer's waist size. Ab Alert's signaling device can be a single tone/vibrate or can be a variable tone that gets louder/stronger as greater pressure is applied. The Ab Alert can be worn under garments 24 hours a day or just while exercising the abdominal muscles for strength. Ab Alert is worn around the waist of the wearer and uses a pressure sensitive switch to signal the wearer of the relaxed abdominal muscles. Ab Alert 's signaling device worn around the waist of the wearer is only three quarters of 1 inch in thickness and does not get in the way of garments or appear bulking under clothing. Ab Alert is something everyone can use to strengthen their stomachs and help their physical appearance. CLAIM NUMBER 2 FOR

AB ALERT

Ab Alert can also be used as a signaling device on any object that expands

and contracts, such as barrels or gas cans for example. By putting an Ab

alert around a barrel and tightening it up to the point before it signals, when

the barrel expands, the pressure on the strap will pull the switch and will

signal with a loud audible tone warning the owner of possible breakage

or damage. It works in the exact same way as when being used in claim

number one but, is adapted to be used on objects other than people using

it for abdominal muscle strengthening. Ab Alert works as a signaling device

on any object that expands due to overheating or over pressurization and

can be a valuable took in preventing damage and help in the maintenance

of property.