Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482081000 | SKIPPING | 23 |
20100173756 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR JUMPING ROPE - Provided is an exercise apparatus for a jump rope which is adapted to exert the exercise of jump rope without using an actual jump rope and which allows an exerciser to perform running as well as the exercise of jumping rope. The exercise apparatus includes a rotary belt unit including first and second rotary shafts rotatably mounted to a body frame to be spaced apart from each other, a first driver rotating about the first rotary shaft, and a belt configured to perform an endless track motion along the first and second rotary shafts; a base frame supporting the body frame such that a cord connecting the first rotary shaft and the second rotary shaft is upwardly inclined with respect to the ground; and a plurality of discrimination bands formed on the outer circumference in shapes of bands that can be discriminated from the belt to visualize as if the rope were turned when an exerciser performs a jumping exercise at a position opposite to the rotating belt, the plurality of discrimination bands spaced apart from each other in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the belt. | 07-08-2010 |
20110306474 | ROPE-LESS JUMP ROPE SIMULATOR AND RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A rope-less jump rope and resistance exercise device includes a jump rope handle having a longitudinal length between a first and second end. A resistance handle is attached to the first end of the jump rope handle disposed substantially perpendicular to the jump rope handle. A single ball-and-socket assembly is attached between the second end of the jump rope handle and a receiver. An elongated lash includes a connector end and a free end, where the connector end is removably connectable with the receiver. The receiver includes a slotted aperture and a stop. An elongated and resiliently stretchable resistance member includes a pair of second connector ends, where either of the pair of second connector ends are removably connectable with the receiver. An identical pair of the jump rope handle, ball-and-socket assembly, receiver, lash and resistance member form the rope-less jump rope and resistance exercise device. | 12-15-2011 |
20130040786 | Jump hoop device - A jump hoop device is provided to assimilate all benefits of a conventional jump rope without use of rope which can become entangled in a user's feet or become worn with frequent use. The present jump hoop device is especially beneficial towards improvement in the areas of exercise, fitness, therapy, rehabilitation and sports training or for enjoyment at home by both children and adults. The apparatus of the invention provides quick and easy adjustment in height and width by an improved adjustment means which does not require use of bolts, pins, nuts or other means. The present apparatus can be used as a double hoop assembly providing double jumping per rotation or as a single hoop assembly like the conventional jump rope. A counter device and means of providing music or other sound recordings are attached to a pair of handle assemblies respectfully, for providing added entertainment or instructional purposes. | 02-14-2013 |
482082000 | Handheld jump rope | 20 |
20090062084 | JUMP ROPE HANDLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A jump rope exercise device includes a handle and a flexible, elongated lash having a first end associated with the handle and a second end. A ball-and-socket assembly interconnects the first end of the lash and the handle in order to provide rotary movement of the lash relative to the handle in all directions. The handle, lash and ball-and-socket assembly form one half of a pair of identical jump rope exercise assemblies which jointly comprise the jump rope exercise device. Alternatively, a jump rope exercise device includes a handle defining an inner cavity and a flexible, elongated lash having a first end at partially disposed within the inner cavity and a second end. A spring disposed within the inner cavity is configured to interconnect the handle and the lash and resist movement of the lash out of the inner cavity. | 03-05-2009 |
20090247372 | Handle system - A handle which provides a shaft coaxially rotatably engaged to a first bearing element and a second bearing element which attaches to a corresponding one of the opposed ends of a cable means. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247373 | Jump rope system - A jump rope which provides a pair of handles each handle providing a shaft coaxially rotatably engaged to a first bearing element and a second bearing element which attaches to a corresponding one of the opposed ends of a cable means. | 10-01-2009 |
20100093502 | Exercise device and method of jump rope exercise using two separate ropes - A jump rope exercise device is provided having a first elongated member and a second elongated member with each member having a free distal end, and a proximal end rotatably attached to a specially designed handle which can be gripped between the fingers of the user during the exercise period. During the exercise each handle is gripped by the user; one by the left hand and the other by the right hand, and the elongated members are maneuvered in clockwise, counterclockwise or crisscrossing direction. | 04-15-2010 |
20100216608 | SKIPPING ROPE - This invention is a skipping rope comprising a flexible cord and a pair of handles secured on the cord and defining there between an effective cord length wherein at least one of the said handles on the cord is an interference fit in the opening of the handle so the effective cord length is adjusted by moving the handle assembly along the cord member and is maintained by the interference fit between the cord and the opening in the handle. Movement of the handle is performed simply by applying tension between the cord and the handle so the user, by moving the handle in one direction or the other, may find an effective working cord length that most suits them. | 08-26-2010 |
20100240500 | Handle for skipping rope and method for making the same - A method for forming recess patterns in a handle of a skipping rope includes the steps of preparing materials for forming the handle and a filler made of rubber materials having a certain color, forming the recess patterns in the surface of the handle while making the handle with synthetic resins, and filling the recess patterns with the filler and solidifying the filler to form in a body with the handle. | 09-23-2010 |
20100240501 | JUMP ROPE SIMULATOR - A jump rope simulator for aerobic and anaerobic exercise having a hand-held unit comprising a handle, a base length connected to the handle, and one or more concatenated extension lengths attached to the base length. To exercise, the user grasps one or two units, imitates the motions of swinging a conventional jump rope, and jumps up and down, but there is no risk to the user of tripping over a rope as with a conventional jump rope. If the user desires, two units may also be linked together with an easily attachable connector to form a device similar to a conventional jump rope. A user can quickly convert between the two configurations of the jump rope simulator. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248907 | DOUBLE DUTCH JUMP ROPE - A jump rope having a rope section having two ends, and a connector attached to one end of the rope section, the connector having a hook section, a middle section connected at one end to the hook section, and a flange section integral with the other end of the middle section. An end cap is attached to another end of the rope section. The first handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size fixedly connected to the end cap. The second handle has two open ends and a conical shape, one of the open ends having a smaller size configured to slide over the flange section of the connector and abut against the middle section of the connector allowing the connector to spin freely in the handle when the jump rope is in use and the connector is not connected to another jump rope. When the jump rope is connected to another jump rope, the second handle can be locked to the first handle so as not to be sliding around on the jump rope when the jump rope is in use. | 09-30-2010 |
20110077133 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus for jumping exercises including at last one handle and an appendage, the apparatus further including a first attachment member including an aperture defining a first zone and a second zone, the second zone shaped similar to a cylinder. The handle includes a hub that fits at least in part within the first zone and can be rapidly engaged within the second zone so to attach the appendage to the handle while allowing rotational movement of the hub within the second zone. | 03-31-2011 |
20120329612 | Adjustable Skipping Rope - A skipping rope having at least one handle comprising an elongate hand grip, a mounting portion which is fixed to the hand grip and an attachment arrangement by which a rope or cord is affixed to the mounting portion, the attachment arrangement allowing the rope or cord to be secured to the mounting portion at any of a range of locations along its length. | 12-27-2012 |
20130165299 | JUMP ROPE DEVICE COMPRISING A REMOVABLY-CONNECTED CABLE - Jump rope devices which allow for the quick and easy interchanging of a cable of varying weight and length from handles configured to provide smooth rotation of such cables at both low and high speeds are disclosed. Devices in accordance with the disclosure may comprise a ball bearing assembly configured to facilitate 360-degree rotation of the cable. In an aspect, the handle of such jump rope devices is comprised of a ball bearing portion which enables both speed of rotational movement for a plurality of relatively lighter cables, and strength and durability for a plurality of relatively heavier cables. Handles may further comprise a snap hook assembly configured to facilitate rapid interchanging of cables. | 06-27-2013 |
20130288860 | JUMP ROPE WITH LIGHTS AND MUSIC - The present invention is a jump rope having a pair of opposing handles connected to a rope portion which extends there between. The rope portion has a plurality of lights which flash and change color intermittently during use. At least one of the handles has a processor and memory which are connected to a speaker and a microphone for recording, playing and amplifying music or sounds. | 10-31-2013 |
20140080680 | JUMP ROPE HANDLE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING SAME - An improved jump rope handle and method of assembling the same. The jump rope handle includes a head. The head includes a channel, a set hole perpendicular to the channel, and a set mechanism adjustably insertable into the set hole. The jump rope handle further includes a grip. The grip includes a cylindrical member, first and second bearings arranged along the cylindrical member, an inner bushing arranged along the cylindrical member between the first and second bearings, and a sleeve around said inner bushing, said bushing being fixedly attached to an inner surface of the grip. An end portion of the cylindrical member is fixedly attached to the head whereby the cylindrical member and the head rotate together about a same axis. The channel of the head is configured to receive a rope. The set mechanism is configured to be inserted into the set hole to secure the rope. | 03-20-2014 |
20140121068 | JUMP ROPE ASSEMBLY - Disclosed is a jump rope comprising: an oil impregnated bushing; having a pair of handles with an external surface treatment. Additionally, the rope may include a fastener attached to each end and secured within the head of the jump rope yet still free to rotate about an axis formed by the centerline of the rope body. In some configurations a universal joint is attached to each end and secured to the jump rope handle, with one end of the input yoke acting as a column for rotation and one end of the output yoke used to secure the rope, and both free ends of each yoke attaching to the cross-trunnion to complete the assembly. | 05-01-2014 |
20140221170 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL WEIGHTED EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - A multi-functional weighted exercise assisting device has a housing, a weight mounted in the housing, a first illuminating assembly mounted on one end of the housing, and an additional assembly mounted on the other end of the housing. The additional assembly may be a second illuminating assembly or a rope assembly. The weighted exercise assisting device with the illuminating modules can light up surroundings around an exerciser, so the exerciser can recognize surrounding conditions in the dark and does not fall down or bump into anything The illuminating modules on the weighted exercise assisting device can warn vehicle drivers passing by the exerciser to prevent the exerciser from being bumped. | 08-07-2014 |
20140243164 | Jump Rope - This disclosure relates to an improved jump rope. In one embodiment, an improved jump rope comprises a pair of tubular handles and a cord. Each of the tubular handles can comprise a void on a top portion, and the void can house a fastening mechanism. The jump rope can further comprise a pair of bearing swivels. Each of the bearing swivels can comprise a tapered hole on each end, the tapered holes mateable with a first fastener and second fastener. The first fastener can connect the handles and the bearing swivels. Each end of the cord can connect with the second fastener. | 08-28-2014 |
20150119206 | EXERCISE JUMP ROPE - Apparatus and methods for an exercise jump rope are disclosed herein. According to one aspect, the exercise jump rope comprises a cable assembly including a cable, a first and a second end attachment at a first end and a second end of the cable, respectively, and a first and a second cable connector coupled to the first and the second end attachment, respectively. The exercise jump rope further comprises a first and a second handle assembly coupled to the first and the second cable connector, respectively, each handle assembly including a hollow handle and a swivel assembly, each swivel assembly including a bearing fixed to the hollow handle, an axis pin having a head and a cross-hole and rotatably coupled to the bearing, an axis pin positioner configured to position a majority of the axis pin within the hollow handle. | 04-30-2015 |
20150328491 | MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY - A fitness apparatus and a method for assembly are disclosed. The fitness apparatus comprises a wheel assembly that includes a first circular side parallel to a second circular side, both bounded by a curved tread. Within the wheel assembly is an enclosable storage chamber. The fitness apparatus also includes an axis perpendicular to the first circular side and the second circular side, and when the fitness apparatus is in an abdominal exercise wheel configuration, at least a portion of the wheel assembly rotates around the axis. The fitness apparatus also includes a centerbore along the axis that supports a first removable handle and a second removable handle when the fitness apparatus is in the abdominal exercise wheel configuration. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335931 | JUMP ROPE HANDLE WITH MULTIPLE BEARINGS - Jump rope handles are disclosed. In an embodiment, a speed rope includes a jump rope handle having a plurality of bearings rotationally coupling a handle head with a handle grip. In an embodiment, the handle head includes a rope landing axially between the plurality of bearings. | 11-26-2015 |
20160067536 | Speed Rope and Handle Assembly - Jump rope assembly comprising a rope, a handle at one end of the rope, an axially extending axle mounted in bearings within the handle for rotation about its axis, a gimbal head affixed to the axle at one end of the handle including a ring with a circular opening having an axis perpendicular to the axis of the axle, and a spherical ball of greater diameter than the opening pivotally seated against one side of the ring, with an end portion of the rope passing freely through the opening and being attached to the ball in a manner permitting the ball to pivot freely with respect to the axis of the opening as the gimbal head rotates about the axis of the axle. | 03-10-2016 |