ARM ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF USE

Abstract

An arm accessory and method of use is provided that, in some embodiments, provides for an adjustable arm band compression configured for use on an arm, wherein the adjustable arm band compression has at least one hook and loop attachment element, and wherein the present invention further comprises an approximately wedge shaped element, the wedge shaped element also having at least one hook and loop attachment element. In an embodiment of the method, a user may connect the wedge to the and throw a ball, wherein the shape and placement of the wedge prevents the user's arm from traveling at certain angles relative to the user's shoulder. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a band instead of or in combination with the arm band.

Claims

1. An arm accessory, comprising: at least one limb attachment element; at least one first hook and loop element fixedly connected to the at least one limb attachment element; at least one motion restriction element; and at least one second hook and loop element fixedly connected to the at least one motion restriction attachment element.

2. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the motion restriction element is a wedge.

3. The accessory of claim 1, wherein the limb attachment element is an adjustable arm band.

4. A method of using an arm accessory, comprising: providing at least one limb attachment element; providing at least one first hook and loop element fixedly connected to the at least one limb attachment element; providing at least one motion restriction element; providing at least one second hook and loop element fixedly connected to the at least one motion restriction attachment element; attaching the at least one limb attachment element to an arm; attaching the at least one first hook and loop element to the at least one second hook and loop element; and throwing an item such as a ball using the arm.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying figures where:

[0027] FIG. 1 shows a top perspective view of an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0028] FIG. 2 shows a top-exploded perspective view of an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

[0029] FIG. 3 shows a method of using an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art by providing a new and more effective arm accessory and method of using the same.

[0031] All dimensions specified in this disclosure are by way of example only and are not intended to be limiting. Further, the proportions shown in these Figures are not necessarily to scale. As will be understood by those with skill in the art with reference to this disclosure, the actual dimensions and proportions of any embodiment or element of an embodiment disclosed in this disclosure will be determined by its intended use.

[0032] It is to be understood that the drawings and the associated descriptions are provided to illustrate potential embodiments of the invention and not to limit the scope of the invention. Reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” is intended to indicate that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least an embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in one embodiment” or “an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0033] Throughout the drawings, reference numbers are re-used to indicate correspondence between referenced elements. In addition, the first digit of each reference number indicates the figure where the element first appears.

[0034] As used in this disclosure, except where the context requires otherwise, the term “comprise” and variations of the term, such as “comprising”, “comprises” and “comprised” are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

[0035] In the following description, specific details are given to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments. However, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments may be practiced without these specific detail. Well known features, elements or techniques may not be shown in detail in order not to obscure the embodiments.

[0036] Turning attention to FIG. 1, a top perspective view of an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive wedge 101 an adjustable arm band 102.

[0037] With respect to FIG. 2, a top-exploded perspective view of an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention is shown. In the embodiment depicted, a viewer may perceive an adjustable arm band 102 hook and loop attachment element 201, as well as wedge 101, and arm.

[0038] FIG. 3 shows a method of using an arm accessory in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. In the embodiment shown, a user may throw a baseball 501, wherein the user's throwing motion is restricted by wedge 101 and arm band 301.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE

[0039] Although the present invention has been described with a degree of particularity, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made by way of example and that other versions are possible. As various changes could be made in the above description without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be illustrative and not used in a limiting sense. The spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained in this disclosure.

[0040] All features disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstracts, and drawings, and all the steps in any method or process disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in the specification, including the claims, abstract, and drawings, can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0041] Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means” for performing a specified function or “step” for performing a specified function should not be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112.

[0042] While the arm accessory and method of using the same generally described herein has been disclosed in connection with a number of embodiments shown and described in detail, various modifications should be readily apparent to those of skill in the art.