RESISTANCE BAND COVER

Abstract

A cover assembly for a resistance band including one or more sleeves each having a base and an attachment structure, the latter removably securing a respective sleeve in a covering disposition on the resistance band. The base and attachment structure are disposable between open and closed orientations. The covering disposition includes the base, having a padded construction, disposed in overlying relation to an inner surface of the resistance band and the attachment structure, including a plurality of elongated flaps, overlapping one another and collectively disposed in overlying relation to an outer surface of the resistance band, concurrent to being in the closed orientation.

Claims

1. A cover assembly for a resistance band, said cover assembly comprising: at least one sleeve including a base and an attachment structure, said attachment structure operative to removably secure said at least one sleeve in a covering disposition on the resistance band, said base and said attachment structure movably connected to one another and collectively disposable in an open orientation and a closed orientation, and said covering disposition comprising said base and said attachment structure respectively disposed in confronting engagement with opposite surfaces of the resistance band, when in said closed orientation.

2. The cover assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said covering disposition further comprises said base disposed in overlying, covering relation to an inner surface of said band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

3. The cover assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein said base includes a padded construction disposed in engaging relation to a body part of a user of the resistance band, concurrent to said covering disposition.

4. The cover assembly as recited in claim 2 wherein said covering disposition further comprises said attachment structure disposed in overlying, covering relation to an exterior surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

5. The cover assembly as recited in claim 4 wherein said attachment structure includes at least one attachment segment disposed in said overlying, covering relation to an exterior surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

6. The cover assembly as recited in claim 5 wherein said base and said at least one attachment segment each includes an elongated configuration disposed in substantially coextensive relation to one another.

7. The cover assembly as recited in claim 4 wherein said attachment structure comprises at least two attachment segments collectively disposed in said overlying, covering relation to an exterior surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

8. The cover assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said covering disposition further comprises said at least two attachment segments disposed in overlapping relation to one another, in said overlying, covering relation to an exterior surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

9. The cover assembly as recited in claim 8 further comprising a connector structure disposed in removable interconnecting relation to said at least two attachment segments, in said overlapping relation to one another.

10. The cover assembly as recited in claim 7 wherein said base and said at least two attachment segments each include an elongated configuration disposed in substantially coextensive relation to one another, concurrent to said closed orientation.

11. The cover assembly as recited in claim 1 wherein said sleeve is at least partially formed of a Neoprene material.

12. A cover assembly for a resistance band, said cover assembly comprising: at least one sleeve including a base and an attachment structure, said attachment structure operative to removably secure said at least one sleeve in a covering disposition on the resistance band, said attachment structure comprising a plurality of attachment segments movably connected to said base and disposable in an open orientation and a closed orientation, and said covering disposition comprising said base and said plurality of attachment segments respectively disposed in covering relation to an inner surface and an outer surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

13. The cover assembly as recited in claim 12 wherein said base includes a padded construction disposed in engaging relation to a body part of a user of the resistance band, concurrent to said covering disposition.

14. The cover assembly as recited in claim 12 wherein said covering disposition further comprises said plurality of attachment segments disposed in overlapping relation to one another, concurrent to said closed orientation.

15. The cover assembly as recited in claim 12 wherein said plurality of attachment segments each include an elongated flap disposed in substantially coextensive relation to said base, concurrent to said closed orientation.

16. A cover assembly for an elastic resistance band, said cover assembly comprising: a plurality of sleeves each including a base and an attachment structure, said attachment structure operative to removably secure respective ones of said plurality of sleeves in a covering disposition on the resistance band, said base and said attachment structure of each of said plurality of sleeves movably connected to one another and disposable in an open orientation and a closed orientation, and said covering disposition comprising said plurality of sleeves disposed in an end to and relation to one another and collectively in covering relation to at least a majority of a length of the resistance band.

17. The cover assembly as recited in claim 16 wherein said covering disposition comprises said base and said attachment structure of each of said plurality of sleeves respectively disposed in confronting engagement with opposite surfaces of the resistance band.

18. The cover assembly as recited in claim 16 wherein said covering disposition of each of said plurality of sleeves further comprises said base disposed in overlying, covering relation to an inner surface of the resistance band, concurrent to said closed orientation.

19. The cover assembly as recited in claim 18 wherein said base of each of said plurality of sleeves comprises a padded construction.

20. The cover assembly as recited in claim 16 wherein each of said attachment structures of each of said plurality of sleeves comprises an elongated flap disposed in overlapping relation to one another and coextensive to a length of said base, concurrent to said closed orientation.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of two of the cover assemblies of the present invention in an assembled form wrapped around a single resistance band.

[0023] FIG. 2 is a further perspective view of two of the cover assemblies of the present invention in a covering disposition and closed orientation relative to a single resistance band.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one or more sleeves components of the cover assembly of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-2.

[0025] FIG. 4 is a perspective view in of the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3 in an open orientation in partially covering relation to a resistance band.

[0026] FIG. 5A is a front perspective view of another embodiment of the cover assembly of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 5B is a detail plan view of a portion of the embodiment of FIG. 5A.

[0028] FIG. 6A is a front perspective view of another embodiment of the cover assembly of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 6B is a detail plan view of a portion of the embodiment of FIG. 6A.

[0030] FIG. 7A is a front perspective view of another embodiment of the cover assembly of the present invention.

[0031] FIG. 7B is a detail plan view of a portion of the embodiment of FIG. 7A.

[0032] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0033] As represented in the accompanying Figures the present invention is directed to a cover assembly generally indicated as 10 for a resistance band 12. In conventional fashion, the resistance band 12 may be formed of an elastic material capable of being repeatedly stretched and retracted in the conducting of different physical fitness routines and/or exercises.

[0034] The cover assembly 10 includes at least one but preferably a plurality of sleeves 14 selectively and removably disposed in a covering disposition relative to the resistance band 12 to which it is connected. As represented in at least Figures land 2, operative interaction between the cover assembly 10 and its covering disposition on a resistance band 12 includes at least one or in other practical applications a plurality of at least two sleeves 14.

[0035] As further represented in FIG. 1, as well as the additional embodiments of the sleeves 14, as represented in FIGS. 5A, 6A, 7A, the cover assembly 10 is disposed in its covering disposition about a resistance band, which is not in an expanded or outwardly stretched orientation. For purposes of clarity, FIG. 2 represents a plurality of sleeves 14 mounted in their respective covering dispositions on a resistance band 12, which is schematically represented in a stretched or expanded orientation.

[0036] With reference to at least FIGS. 2-4 each of the one or more sleeves 14 may be substantially similar and/or equivalent in structure and operation. More specifically, each of a possible plurality of sleeves 14 includes a base 16 having an inner surface 18, an outer surface 19 and an attachment structure 20. The attachment structure 20 includes at least one but preferably a plurality of attachment segments, wherein each attachment segment may comprise an elongated attachment flap 24. As also represented, at least one embodiment of the one or more sleeves 14 includes the base 16 having an elongated configuration of a preferred or predetermined length.

[0037] In cooperation therewith each of the attachment segments or flaps 24 also include an elongated configuration of substantially the same, or at least minimally shorter length, as compared to that of the base 16. The elongation and similar longitudinal dimensioning of the base 16 and the one or more flaps 24 facilitates the removable but secure mounting of the one or more sleeves 14 in their intended covering disposition along different lengths of the resistance band 12.

[0038] For purposes of clarity, at least one embodiment of the cover assembly 10 includes a plurality of two sleeves 14 cooperatively dimensioned to be secured in the aforementioned covering disposition to a resistance band 12 of the type to be used with the leg or legs of a user. By way of non-limiting example, the resistance band 12 may have a length of generally about 10-12 inches, formed of an elastic, stretchable material and have a width or transverse dimension of generally about 2 inches. The cooperative dimensioning of the plurality of sleeves 14, when collectively mounted on a resistance band 12, may be cooperatively dimensioned to cover substantially the entirety of the length of the resistance band 12, as represented in FIGS. 1, 5A, 6A and 7A or at least a majority thereof, as represented FIG. 2.

[0039] In more specific terms, when the band 12 is not in its expanded or outwardly stretched orientation, the plurality of sleeves 14 are disposed in their covering disposition and collectively cover substantially the entire length of the band 12, as represented in at least FIG. 1. The respective covered disposition of each of the plurality of at least two sleeves 14 comprises their successive positioning in an end-to-end relation to one another. As represented, such end-to-end position comprises correspondingly disposed ends 15 thereof, being in engagement or substantially contiguous relation to one another.

[0040] As represented in at least FIG. 2, when the band 12 is in its outwardly expanded or stretched orientation, the plurality of at least two sleeves 14 are still arranged in substantially successive, end-to-end relation to one another in covering, overlying relation to different portions of the length of the resistance band 12. However, the correspondingly disposed opposite ends 15 of each of the sleeves 14 may be disposed in at least minimally spaced relation to one another, due to the elongation of the resistance band 12, when in its outwardly stretched orientation.

[0041] With primary reference to FIGS. 2-4, each of the sleeves 14 comprises the aforementioned base 16 and at least one but in certain embodiments preferably at least two attachment segments or attachment flaps 24 movably connected to the base 16. Movable connection of each of the attachment flaps 24 to the base 16 is defined by virtue of an elongated seam/hinge 28 extending along the interconnected lengths of the one or more attachment flaps 24 and the base 16. Accordingly, each of the sleeves 14 is structured to be selectively disposed between an open orientation, as represented in FIGS. 3-4, and a closed orientation as represented in at least FIG. 2. As should be apparent, disposition between the open and closed orientations is due, at least in part to the movable interconnection of the base 16 with each of the attachment sleeves 24. Also, the base 16 of each of the sleeves 14 includes the inner surface 18 and the outer surface 19.

[0042] Removable mounting or securement of each of the one or more sleeves 14 on the resistance band 12, in their covering disposition, is represented in at least FIGS. 2 and 4. As represented in FIG. 4, the resistance band 12 is placed in overlying relation to the inner surface 18 of the base 16 of each of the one or more sleeves 14. In embodiments where each of the sleeves 14 includes two attachment segments or flaps 24, they are individually positioned out of the open orientation as represented in FIG. 3 into overlying, covering relation to the outer or initially exposed surface 12 of the resistance band 12 and in overlapping relation to one another. Further, when in the covering disposition, the base 16 of each of the one or more sleeves 14 is disposed in overlying covering relation to different portions of the length of the inner surface 12 of the resistance band 12. Therefore, when in the covering disposition the base 16 of each of the one or more sleeves 14 is disposed between the inner surface 12 of the resistance band 12 and correspondingly disposed portions of a body part of the user, which is disposed within the interior of and/or surrounded by the corresponding resistance band 12 (not shown for purposes of clarity).

[0043] Therefore, when in a covered disposition on a resistance band 12, the base 16 and the one or more attachment segments or flaps 24, are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the band 12 being covered. In more specific terms, at least one preferred embodiment of the cover assembly 10 includes the base 16 being disposed in overlying, covering relation to the inner surface 18 of the resistance band 16. Concurrently, the attachment structure 20, including one or more of the attachment segments/flaps 24 are disposed in overlying, covering relation to the exterior surface 18 of the resistance band 12, concurrent to the one or more sleeves 24 being in the aforementioned closed orientation.

[0044] As indicated, the plurality of attachment flaps 24, when in the covering disposition and closed orientation as represented in at least FIGS. 2 and 4, may be removably connected in overlapping relation to one another. A variety of different connectors may be used to removably secure the plurality of attachment flaps 24 in such an overlapping disposition. Different ones of the plurality of connectors may include a hook and loop type structure 30 formed on mating services of the overlapping attachment flaps 24. It is emphasized that a variety of different connectors may be utilized to removably maintain the overlapping position of the attachment flaps 24 which include, but are not limited to, zippers, buttons, clasps, etc.

[0045] Also, the open orientation of each of the one or more sleeves 14, as represented in at least FIG. 3, comprises the one or more attachment segments or flaps 24 being movably positioned outwardly from an inner surface 18 of the base 16 in spaced outwardly extending relation from the base 16 and one another. In this open orientation, the resistance band is placed in overlying relation to the at least initially exposed inner surface 18 of the base 16, between the outwardly disposed attachment flaps 24. Subsequent to the resistance band 12 being so positioned, each of the one or more attachment flaps 24 is disposed in the aforementioned closed orientation. As such, the attachment flaps 24 are then folded inwardly in overlying, covering relation to the correspondingly disposed length of the resistance band 12 and in overlapping relation to one another, to define the covering disposition of the one or more sleeves 14.

[0046] As set forth above, the covered disposition of each of the one or more sleeves 14 includes the base 16 thereof being disposed in overlying covering relation to the inner surface 12 of the resistance band 12. As typically utilized, an arm, leg, body part, etc. of the user may be operatively disposed within or at least partially enclosed by the resistance band 12 during an intended routine or activity. Therefore, the covering disposition of the one or more sleeves 24 comprises, the base 16 being disposed between the body part (not shown) of the user and the interior surface 12 of the resistance band 12 and in engaging relation with the body part.

[0047] As indicated herein, the outer surface 19 of the base 16 is disposed and/or disposable in engagement with the body part of a user, wherein the body part is disposed on the interior of the resistance band 12. Accordingly, one feature of the base is the formation and/or structuring of the outer surface 19 in a manner which will eliminate or significantly restrict any damage to the body part by virtue of abrasive engagement of the outer surface 19 with the body part. Therefore, as represented in FIGS. 5A,5B; 6A,6B and 7A,7B, the outer surface 19 of the base 16, which may come in contact with the aforementioned body part of the user, may be at least partially formed of and/or comprise a material which will reduce the possibility of abrasive engagement but also include tacky capabilities. As such, the tacky capabilities of the material and/or structure of the outer surface 19 serves to maintain the position of the sleeve 14 and the resistance band 12 being covered in the intended location on the body part of the user, during performance of a physical activity, exercise routine, etc.

[0048] In more specific terms, additional embodiments of the cover assembly 10 includes each or different ones of the one or more sleeves 14 having a base 16, wherein the outer surface 19 is formed from a predetermined material which will eliminate or significantly restrict discomfort to the body part which the outer surface 19 engages. Moreover, FIGS. 5A and 5B represent the outer surface 19 being at least partially formed from a silicone or silica material and/or silicone material based coating. Also, the embodiment of FIGS. 6A and 6B represent the outer surface 19 of the base 16 of one or more sleeves 14 being formed of a plurality of dots preferably formed from a silicone material and/or a blend of at least neoprene and silicone. Further, the additional embodiment of the cover assembly 10, as presented in FIGS. 7A and 7B represent the outer surface 19 of the base 16 being formed primarily of a neoprene material.

[0049] It is emphasized that the material from which the outer surface 19 of the base 16 is formed or structured may vary from those material set forth above and represented in FIGS. 5A, 5B-7A, 7B. However, any such additional materials should include nonabrasive characteristics when engaging the body part of a user. Such additional material should also preferably include the aforementioned tacky characteristic and thereby facilitate at least a minimal gripping, non-abrasive engagement with the exposed portion of the body part to which the resistance band 12 is connected.

[0050] As a result of such non-abrasive engagement, each of the one or more sleeves 14 and the resistance band 12 which they cover will not be inadvertently displaced. Further, the structural and operative feature of the sleeves 14 as well is the one or more materials from which they are formed will prevent or significantly restrict the rolling or folding of the resistance band on itself, thereby further restricting displacement of the band 16, from its intended location on the body part of the user, during the practice of an exercise your fitness routine.

[0051] Also, in some embodiments the base 16 may have a padded or cushioned construction. Such padding or cushioning facilitates comfort to the body part of the user and possibly prevents abrasive damage thereto, during the physical fitness activity being performed.

[0052] Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.