CA1270602A - Cuff and strap device for lifting weights - Google Patents
Cuff and strap device for lifting weightsInfo
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- CA1270602A CA1270602A CA000580707A CA580707A CA1270602A CA 1270602 A CA1270602 A CA 1270602A CA 000580707 A CA000580707 A CA 000580707A CA 580707 A CA580707 A CA 580707A CA 1270602 A CA1270602 A CA 1270602A
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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
- A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
- A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
- A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
- A63B21/4017—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs
- A63B21/4021—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs to the wrist
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Abstract
CUFF AND STRAP DEVICE FOR LIFTING WEIGHTS
ABSTRACT
This invention relates to wrist-support apparatus and to weightlifting accessories, and in particular discloses a cuff and lifting strap device for a weightlifter's wrist and hand.
The lifting strap extends from a padded wrist cuff down around the weight bar to be lifted. The lifting strap terminates in fold around a rubber plug that tucks behind the bar in the palm of the hand. When the user grasps the strap and the bar to lift it, the plug is wedged above the bar and prevents the strap from slipping off the bar. The device is useful in preventing tissue injury to the hand and to the wrist. The device is safe in that the plug at the end of the lifting strap to the cuff allows the strap to be immediately released upon the hand being opened and the weight bar dropped in the event of an unmanageable weight being lifted.
ABSTRACT
This invention relates to wrist-support apparatus and to weightlifting accessories, and in particular discloses a cuff and lifting strap device for a weightlifter's wrist and hand.
The lifting strap extends from a padded wrist cuff down around the weight bar to be lifted. The lifting strap terminates in fold around a rubber plug that tucks behind the bar in the palm of the hand. When the user grasps the strap and the bar to lift it, the plug is wedged above the bar and prevents the strap from slipping off the bar. The device is useful in preventing tissue injury to the hand and to the wrist. The device is safe in that the plug at the end of the lifting strap to the cuff allows the strap to be immediately released upon the hand being opened and the weight bar dropped in the event of an unmanageable weight being lifted.
Description
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CUFF AND STRAP DEVICE FOR LIFTING WEIGHTS
SPECIFICATION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to wrist-support apparatus and to weightlifting accessories, and in particular discloses a cuff and strap device for a weightlifter's wrist and hand.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR TECHNOLOGY
A number of previous devices have been patented in this area. In U.S. Patent number 4,183,098, a wrist support device is shown in which hinged plates havir.g limited arcs of swing with respect to each other are worn in a supporting relation to the forearm, wrist, and hand of the user. The device is releasably attached on the user by means of straps. In U.S. Patent 4,193,135, a protective device is shown that attaches to the hand with straps and buckle frames. In U.S. Patent 4,531.241, a hand glove is shown which covers the palm of the hand, but not the fingers, and extends up onto the wrist of the user. In U.S. Patent 4,585,2Z8 a weight assembly is shown in which a hinged plate can be attached to the wrist and hand of the user by means of a releasable strap about the wrist.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
1270~i~2 This invention provides a weightlifter's wrist cuff and lifting strap. The lifting strap extends from the wrist cuff down around the weight bar to be lifted. The lifting strap terminates in a rubber plug that tucks behind the bar in the palm of the hand. When the user grasps the strap and the bar to lift it, the plug is wedged above the bar and prevents the strap from slipping off the bar.
The wrist cuff comprises a padded layer and a cuff strap in addition to the lifting strap. The cuff strap is sewn or otherwise affixed to the padded layer of the wrist cuff. At one end of the cuff strap i5 a buckle frame adapted to have the second end of the cuff strap passed through it.
Complementary first and second patches of mechanically adhesive material, such as Velcro (a trade mark of Velcro Canada Ltd.), are sewn respectively onto a) the outside of the cuff strap along the area of the cuff strap to which the padded layer is sewn on its inside, and b) the same side of the second end of the cuff strap. This arrangement allows the cuff strap's padded layer to be placed against the inside of the wrist, the second end of the cuff strap to be passed around the wrist and through the buckle frame sewn onto the first end of the cuff strap. The second end is then pulled back forming a double layer of cuff strap along the back of the wrist and around to the outside surface of the cuff strap on the inner side of the wrist where it is releasably attached by the mechanically adhesive material patches.
The lifting strap is affixed to the cuff strap between the padded layer and the patch on the cuff strap adjacent thereto. The lifting strap extends perpendicularly from the cuff strap such that when the device is worn on the wrist of ~27V6~Z
a weightlifter, the lifting strap extends down from the wrist and can be curled around the weight bar that is to be lifted.
The lifting strap terminates in a fold around a plug to create a thickened end. After the lifting strap is curled around a bar to be lifted, the thickened end becomes pressed between the palm and the bar to be lifted. When the hand is exerting pressure on the strap and the bar, the plug will not be able to slip past the knuckles of his hand. The thickened end thereby prevents the strap from slipping off the bar as it is lifted.
The lifting strap has a mechanically adhesive material patch near its end that is complementary to the first patch on the cuff strap above, allowing the end of the lifting strap to be releasably attached to the cuff strap and thereby kept out of the way when not in use around a bar to be lifted curled around the weight bar.
When in use, the cuff provides support to the wrist and the strap transfers some of the weight of the bar from the hand to the wrist and forearm of the weightlifter. The device is therefore useful in preventing tissue injury to the hand and to the wrist. The device is saEe in that the plug at the end of the lifting strap to the cuff allows the strap to be immediately released upon the hand being opened and the weight bar dropped in the event of an unmanageable weight being lifted.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front view of the device spread out flat.
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Figure 2 is a perspective of the device partially done up.
Figure 3 is a perspective oE the device worn on a wrist.
Figure 4 is a side cross-section showing the device in use in lifting a weight bar.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to Figure 1, the device comprises a padded layer 1, a cuff strap 2, and a lifting strap 3. The cuff strap has a first mechanically adhesive material patch 4 on the cuff strap 2 in the area of the padded layer 1, and a complementary second mechanically adhesive material patch 5 on the cuff strap end 6. A buckle frame 7 is sewn onto the other end 8 of the cuff strap 2. The lifting strap 3 is sewn or otherwise affixed to the cuff strap and extends at right angles therefrom, down to the lifting strap end 9. A third mechanically adhesive material patch 10 is adjacent to the lifting strap end 9. This patch can be releasably attached to patch 4, allowing the user to keep the strap out of the way of his hand until the strap is needed.
Referring to Figure 2, the cuff strap end 6 has been passed through the buckle frame 7. The cuff strap 2 is folded back along itself at 11 to provide a double layer of cuff strap.
Adjacent to the end 9 of the lifting strap 3 is a thickened area 12 comprising a rubber plug 13 sewn into a fold of the strap 3.
Referring to Figure 3, the device is shown on the user's wrist lZ7Q6~2 14 with the cuff strap 2 doubled and attached with the mechanically adhesive patch 4 receiving the complementary patch on the back of the cuff strap end 6. The padded layer 1 provides comfort and spread the tension from the cuff strap 2 around the wrist 14. The thickened area 12 of the lifting strap 3 is shown curled back along the lifting strap into the palm 15 of the lifter's hand.
Referring to Figure 4, the lifting strap 3 is shown wrapped around the lifting bar 16. The lifting strap 3 is maintained in its position on the bar by pressure on the thickened area 12 from the user's palm 15. The lifting strap 3 absorbs some of the lifting force that would otherwise be transmitted through the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the hand. The cuff likewise assists in the lifting force being transmitted from the forearm to the bar, taking some strain off the wrist. The cuff in addition has a supportive compressing effect on the parts of the wrist.
The device can be used in weight training, recreational weightlifting, and in any industrial or domestic activity involving the lifting of weights having handles or gripping means around which the lifting strap of the device can be curled.
The within-described invention may be embodied in other specific forms and with additional options and accessories without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The presently disclosed embodiment is therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing Q~
descripti.on, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
CUFF AND STRAP DEVICE FOR LIFTING WEIGHTS
SPECIFICATION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to wrist-support apparatus and to weightlifting accessories, and in particular discloses a cuff and strap device for a weightlifter's wrist and hand.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR TECHNOLOGY
A number of previous devices have been patented in this area. In U.S. Patent number 4,183,098, a wrist support device is shown in which hinged plates havir.g limited arcs of swing with respect to each other are worn in a supporting relation to the forearm, wrist, and hand of the user. The device is releasably attached on the user by means of straps. In U.S. Patent 4,193,135, a protective device is shown that attaches to the hand with straps and buckle frames. In U.S. Patent 4,531.241, a hand glove is shown which covers the palm of the hand, but not the fingers, and extends up onto the wrist of the user. In U.S. Patent 4,585,2Z8 a weight assembly is shown in which a hinged plate can be attached to the wrist and hand of the user by means of a releasable strap about the wrist.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
1270~i~2 This invention provides a weightlifter's wrist cuff and lifting strap. The lifting strap extends from the wrist cuff down around the weight bar to be lifted. The lifting strap terminates in a rubber plug that tucks behind the bar in the palm of the hand. When the user grasps the strap and the bar to lift it, the plug is wedged above the bar and prevents the strap from slipping off the bar.
The wrist cuff comprises a padded layer and a cuff strap in addition to the lifting strap. The cuff strap is sewn or otherwise affixed to the padded layer of the wrist cuff. At one end of the cuff strap i5 a buckle frame adapted to have the second end of the cuff strap passed through it.
Complementary first and second patches of mechanically adhesive material, such as Velcro (a trade mark of Velcro Canada Ltd.), are sewn respectively onto a) the outside of the cuff strap along the area of the cuff strap to which the padded layer is sewn on its inside, and b) the same side of the second end of the cuff strap. This arrangement allows the cuff strap's padded layer to be placed against the inside of the wrist, the second end of the cuff strap to be passed around the wrist and through the buckle frame sewn onto the first end of the cuff strap. The second end is then pulled back forming a double layer of cuff strap along the back of the wrist and around to the outside surface of the cuff strap on the inner side of the wrist where it is releasably attached by the mechanically adhesive material patches.
The lifting strap is affixed to the cuff strap between the padded layer and the patch on the cuff strap adjacent thereto. The lifting strap extends perpendicularly from the cuff strap such that when the device is worn on the wrist of ~27V6~Z
a weightlifter, the lifting strap extends down from the wrist and can be curled around the weight bar that is to be lifted.
The lifting strap terminates in a fold around a plug to create a thickened end. After the lifting strap is curled around a bar to be lifted, the thickened end becomes pressed between the palm and the bar to be lifted. When the hand is exerting pressure on the strap and the bar, the plug will not be able to slip past the knuckles of his hand. The thickened end thereby prevents the strap from slipping off the bar as it is lifted.
The lifting strap has a mechanically adhesive material patch near its end that is complementary to the first patch on the cuff strap above, allowing the end of the lifting strap to be releasably attached to the cuff strap and thereby kept out of the way when not in use around a bar to be lifted curled around the weight bar.
When in use, the cuff provides support to the wrist and the strap transfers some of the weight of the bar from the hand to the wrist and forearm of the weightlifter. The device is therefore useful in preventing tissue injury to the hand and to the wrist. The device is saEe in that the plug at the end of the lifting strap to the cuff allows the strap to be immediately released upon the hand being opened and the weight bar dropped in the event of an unmanageable weight being lifted.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is a front view of the device spread out flat.
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Figure 2 is a perspective of the device partially done up.
Figure 3 is a perspective oE the device worn on a wrist.
Figure 4 is a side cross-section showing the device in use in lifting a weight bar.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Referring to Figure 1, the device comprises a padded layer 1, a cuff strap 2, and a lifting strap 3. The cuff strap has a first mechanically adhesive material patch 4 on the cuff strap 2 in the area of the padded layer 1, and a complementary second mechanically adhesive material patch 5 on the cuff strap end 6. A buckle frame 7 is sewn onto the other end 8 of the cuff strap 2. The lifting strap 3 is sewn or otherwise affixed to the cuff strap and extends at right angles therefrom, down to the lifting strap end 9. A third mechanically adhesive material patch 10 is adjacent to the lifting strap end 9. This patch can be releasably attached to patch 4, allowing the user to keep the strap out of the way of his hand until the strap is needed.
Referring to Figure 2, the cuff strap end 6 has been passed through the buckle frame 7. The cuff strap 2 is folded back along itself at 11 to provide a double layer of cuff strap.
Adjacent to the end 9 of the lifting strap 3 is a thickened area 12 comprising a rubber plug 13 sewn into a fold of the strap 3.
Referring to Figure 3, the device is shown on the user's wrist lZ7Q6~2 14 with the cuff strap 2 doubled and attached with the mechanically adhesive patch 4 receiving the complementary patch on the back of the cuff strap end 6. The padded layer 1 provides comfort and spread the tension from the cuff strap 2 around the wrist 14. The thickened area 12 of the lifting strap 3 is shown curled back along the lifting strap into the palm 15 of the lifter's hand.
Referring to Figure 4, the lifting strap 3 is shown wrapped around the lifting bar 16. The lifting strap 3 is maintained in its position on the bar by pressure on the thickened area 12 from the user's palm 15. The lifting strap 3 absorbs some of the lifting force that would otherwise be transmitted through the bones, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the hand. The cuff likewise assists in the lifting force being transmitted from the forearm to the bar, taking some strain off the wrist. The cuff in addition has a supportive compressing effect on the parts of the wrist.
The device can be used in weight training, recreational weightlifting, and in any industrial or domestic activity involving the lifting of weights having handles or gripping means around which the lifting strap of the device can be curled.
The within-described invention may be embodied in other specific forms and with additional options and accessories without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The presently disclosed embodiment is therefore to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, the scope of the invention being indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing Q~
descripti.on, and all changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalence of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.
Claims (7)
The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
1. A weightlifter's wrist cuff and lifting strap apparatus for enhancing the weightlifter's grasp of a weightlifting bar by preventing slipping and by providing support for the hand and wrist of the weightlifter, comprising:
a) a wrist cuff, comprising a cuff strap and padding means, the padding means being on the side of the wrist strap that is to be an inner side against the wrist of the weightlifter, the cuff strap having an adjustable fastening means by which the wrist cuff can be worn snugly around the wrist of the weightlifter;
b) a lifting strap affixed at one end thereof to the wrist cuff and having a thickened portion adjacent to a second end thereof, the length of the lifting strap between the wrist cuff and the thickened portion being such that when the wrist cuff is worn snugly on the wrist of a weightlifter adjacent to the hand below the wrist, the lifting strap extends, directly from the wrist cuff past a weightlifting bar grasped by the hand, on the side of the bar opposite to the palm of the hand, and curls snugly around the bar, with the thickened portion being then pressed between the bar and the palm of the hand and being thereby prevented from slipping past at least one knuckle of the hand, the lifting strap being otherwise unattached directly or indirectly to any parts of the weightlifter's hand.
a) a wrist cuff, comprising a cuff strap and padding means, the padding means being on the side of the wrist strap that is to be an inner side against the wrist of the weightlifter, the cuff strap having an adjustable fastening means by which the wrist cuff can be worn snugly around the wrist of the weightlifter;
b) a lifting strap affixed at one end thereof to the wrist cuff and having a thickened portion adjacent to a second end thereof, the length of the lifting strap between the wrist cuff and the thickened portion being such that when the wrist cuff is worn snugly on the wrist of a weightlifter adjacent to the hand below the wrist, the lifting strap extends, directly from the wrist cuff past a weightlifting bar grasped by the hand, on the side of the bar opposite to the palm of the hand, and curls snugly around the bar, with the thickened portion being then pressed between the bar and the palm of the hand and being thereby prevented from slipping past at least one knuckle of the hand, the lifting strap being otherwise unattached directly or indirectly to any parts of the weightlifter's hand.
2. The apparatus of Claim 1, in which the thickened portion of the lifting strap comprises a plug around which an end portion of the strap is affixed.
3. The apparatus of Claim 1, in which the fastening means comprises a buckle frame affixed at one end of the cuff strap through which a second end of the cuff strap can be passed.
4. The apparatus of Claim 3, in which the cuff strap has complementary first and second patches of mechanically adhesive material affixed to the side of the wrist strap that is to be an outer side around the wrist of the weightlifter, the first patch being on a portion of the wrist strap that is opposite the padded means and the second patch being on an end of the wrist strap opposite to the end to which the buckle frame is affixed, in order to enable the weightlifter to pass the second end of the cuff strap through the buckle frame and to fold the cuff strap back along itself to provide a double layer of cuff strap around at least a portion of the wrist and then to fasten the first and second patches together when the wrist cuff is fitted snugly on the wrist.
5. The apparatus of Claim 4, in which the lifting strap is affixed to the cuff strap between the padding means and the first patch of mechanically adhesive material and in which the lifting stap extends perpendicularly from the cuff strap.
6. The apparatus of Claim 1, in which there is affixed to the lifting strap a mechanically adhesive material patch adjacent to the thickened portion that is complementary to a mechanically adhesive material patch affixed to the cuff strap, in order to enable the user to releasably attach the patches to to keep the strap out of the way of his hand until the strap is needed.
7. The apparatus of Claim 5, in which the thickened portion of the lifting strap comprises a plug around which an end portion of the strap is affixed and in which there is affixed to the lifting strap a mechanically adhesive material patch adjacent to the thickened portion that is complementary to a mechanically adhesive material patch affixed to the cuff strap, in order to enable the user to releasably attach the patches to to keep the strap out of the way of his hand until the strap is needed.
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| CA000580707A CA1270602A (en) | 1988-10-20 | 1988-10-20 | Cuff and strap device for lifting weights |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2669543A1 (en) * | 1990-11-27 | 1992-05-29 | Sobanski Nicolas | Flexible and deformable cylindrical envelope which is wound around bars and dumb-bells (barbells) in order to optimise their use |
| US5324244A (en) * | 1992-06-12 | 1994-06-28 | Miller Charles L | Wrist assist device for weightlifting |
| US5350343A (en) * | 1993-10-27 | 1994-09-27 | Dasilva Elias S | Multi-functional hand gripping device |
| US5809569A (en) * | 1996-11-12 | 1998-09-22 | Bruno; Beth Ann | Device for securing a glove or mitten to the hand |
| US5813950A (en) * | 1996-01-29 | 1998-09-29 | Parker; Michael S. | Grip assist apparatus |
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Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2669543A1 (en) * | 1990-11-27 | 1992-05-29 | Sobanski Nicolas | Flexible and deformable cylindrical envelope which is wound around bars and dumb-bells (barbells) in order to optimise their use |
| US5324244A (en) * | 1992-06-12 | 1994-06-28 | Miller Charles L | Wrist assist device for weightlifting |
| US5350343A (en) * | 1993-10-27 | 1994-09-27 | Dasilva Elias S | Multi-functional hand gripping device |
| US5813950A (en) * | 1996-01-29 | 1998-09-29 | Parker; Michael S. | Grip assist apparatus |
| US5809569A (en) * | 1996-11-12 | 1998-09-22 | Bruno; Beth Ann | Device for securing a glove or mitten to the hand |
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