Enhanced stability forearm builder device

Abstract

An enhanced stability forearm builder is disclosed herein. The enhanced stability forearm builder includes a first handle bar and a second handle bar both having a first end and a second end, the first handle bar and second handle bar both being configured to be gripped by a hand of a user. A first end cap is removably attached to the first end of the first handle bar. The first handle bar and the second handle bar are attached by a connector. A ratchet system is located on the first handle bar and the second handle bar and is configured to allow rotation of the first handle bar and the second handle bar. A strap is coupled to the connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power. The enhanced stability forearm builder may be useful for building muscle on the forearm.

Claims

1. An enhanced stability device for building muscle in a forearm, said enhanced stability device comprising: a first handle bar having a first end and a second end, said first handle bar configured to be gripped by a hand of a user; a second handle bar having a first end and a second end, said second handle bar configured to be gripped by another hand of said user, wherein said first handle bar and said second handle bar are attached by a connector; a first end cap, said first end cap being removably attached to said first end of said first handle bar; a second end cap, said second end cap being removably attached to said first end of said second handle bar; a ratchet system, said ratchet system located on said first handle bar and said second handle bar and configured to allow rotation of said first handle bar and said second handle bar; a strap, said strap coupled to said connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power; and a plurality of knobs configured to switch the direction on ratcheting; and wherein said enhanced stability device is configured to build muscle in said forearm; wherein said plurality of knobs include a first knob and a second knob; wherein said first knob is located on said first handle bar; and wherein said second knob is located on said second handle bar.

2. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, further comprising a first guard, said first guard being removably attached to said second end of said first handle bar.

3. The enhanced stability device of claim 2, further comprising a second guard, said second guard being removably attached to said second end of said second handle bar.

4. The enhanced stability device of claim 3, wherein said connector is positioned between said first guard and said second guard.

5. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said strap is configured to hold a predetermined amount of weight.

6. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said strap is configured to attach to a cable machine.

7. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said strap includes a loop at a distal end of said strap.

8. The enhanced stability device of claim 7, wherein said loop is secured to said distal end of said strap by heavy stitching.

9. The enhanced stability device of claim 7, wherein said loop is coupled to a carabiner.

10. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said strap has a predetermined tensile strength that withstands a downward pull by said user.

11. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said first end cap and said second end cap is made of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, plastic, and metal.

12. The enhanced stability device of claim 1, wherein said first handle bar and said second handle bar is made of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and hard resin.

13. An enhanced stability device for building muscle in a forearm, said enhanced stability device comprising: a first handle bar having a first end and a second end, said first handle bar configured to be gripped by a hand of a user; a second handle bar having a first end and a second end, said second handle bar configured to be gripped by another hand of said user, wherein said first handle bar and said second handle bar are attached by a connector; a first end cap, said first end cap being removably attached to said first end of said first handle bar; a second end cap, said second end cap being removably attached to said first end of said second handle bar; a ratchet system, said ratchet system located on said first handle bar and said second handle bar and configured to allow rotation of said first handle bar and said second handle bar; a strap, said strap coupled to said connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power; a first guard, said first guard being removably attached to said second end of said first handle bar; a second guard, said second guard being removably attached to said second end of said second handle bar; and a plurality of knobs configured to switch the direction on ratcheting; and wherein said enhanced stability device is configured to build muscle in said forearm; wherein said connector is positioned between said first guard and said second guard; wherein said plurality of knobs include a first knob and a second knob; wherein said first knob is located on said first handle bar; wherein said second knob is located on said second handle bar; wherein said strap is configured to hold a predetermined amount of weight; wherein said strap is configured to attach to a cable machine; wherein said strap includes a loop at a distal end of said strap; wherein said loop is secured to said distal end of said strap by heavy stitching; wherein said loop is coupled to a carabiner; wherein said strap has a predetermined tensile strength that withstands a downward pull by said user.

14. A method for using an enhanced stability forearm builder, said method comprise the steps of: providing an stability device for building muscle in a forearm, said enhanced stability device including a first handle bar having a first end and a second end, said first handle bar configured to be gripped by a hand of a user; a second handle bar having a first end and a second end, said second handle bar configured to be gripped by another hand of said user, wherein said first handle bar and said second handle bar are attached by a connector; a first end cap, said first end cap being removably attached to said first end of said first handle bar; a second end cap, said second end cap being removably attached to said first end of said second handle bar; a ratchet system, said ratchet system located on said first handle bar and said second handle bar and configured to allow rotation of said first handle bar and said second handle bar; a strap, said strap coupled to said connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power; attaching a weight and alternatively an exercise machine cable to the carabineer at the distal end of the strap; toggling a first knob on the first handle bar to allow desirable rotation direction of the first handle bar; toggling a second knob on the second handle bar to allow desirable rotation direction of the second handle bar, gripping said first handle bar and said second handle bar; and exercising the forearms by creating a rotational motion of said first handle bar and said second handle bar.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, an enhanced stability forearm builder, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

(2) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the enhanced stability forearm builder during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

(3) FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the enhanced stability forearm builder of FIG. 1 in isolation, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(4) FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing details of the enhanced stability forearm builder of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(5) FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of building muscle in a forearm of a user, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

(6) The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(7) As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to exercise equipment and more particularly to an enhanced stability forearm builder as used to build muscles in the forearm.

(8) Generally, an enhanced stability device for building muscle in a forearm comprises a first handle bar having a first end and a second end, the first handle bar is configured to be gripped by a hand of a user. The enhanced stability device also includes a second handle bar having a first end and a second end, the second handle bar configured to be gripped by another hand of the user, wherein the first handle bar and the second handle bar are attached by a connector. A user will engage their isometric grip strength by gripping a handle bar with each hand. The user will then activate and exercise their forearm extensors by creating a rolling motion of the wrist against the resistance provided by the handle bars. A first end cap is removably attachable to the first end of the first handle bar. Similarly, the second end cap is removably attachable to the first end of the second handle bar. A ratchet system is located on the first handle bar and the second handle bar and is configured to allow rotation of the first handle bar and the second handle bar. A strap is coupled to the connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power, wherein the enhanced stability device is configured to build muscle in the forearm. The strap is approximately six inches wide to provide stability of the weight and inhibit any oscillatory motion of the weight at the end of the strap. The enhanced stability device further comprises a first guard being removably attached to the second end of the first handle bar. Similarly, a second guard is removably attached to the second end of the second handle bar. The connector is positioned between the first guard and the second guard. The enhanced stability device further comprises a first knob and a second knob to switch the allowed direction of the ratchet. A first knob, used to switch the allowed direction of the ratchet within the first handle bar is located on the first handle bar. Similarly, a second knob used to switch the allowed direction of the ratchet within the second handle bar is located on the second handle bar. Further, the strap attached to the connector includes a loop at the distal end, wherein the loop is reinforced with heavy stitching and configured to secure a carabiner. The carabiner is configured to attach to a cable machine or a similar device that will induce tension in the strap. Material of the first end cap and the second end cap is made of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, plastic, and metal. The first handle bar and the second handle bar are made of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and hard resin.

(9) Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-3, various views of an enhanced stability device 100.

(10) FIG. 1 shows an enhanced stability device during an in-use condition 50, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the enhanced stability device may be beneficial for use by a user 40 to build muscles in the forearms. As illustrated, the enhanced stability device 100 may include a first handle bar 200 and a second handle bar 300 for the user 40 to hold, a connector 250, a ratchet system (including internal ratchet 400 (FIG. 3) mechanisms), and a strap 410.

(11) The first handle bar 200 and the second handle bar 300 are attached by the connector 250. The connector 250 is mechanically attached to the strap 410. At the distal end of the strap 410 (i.e., away from the connector 250), a load attachment an (e.g., loop 420) is fixed to the strap 410. For example, here load attachment is formed by a fold in the strap 410 that is fixed back on itself, for example, sewn together with heavy stitching 412. Other loops and fastening means are contemplated.

(12) An internal ratchet 400 may be nested within or otherwise functionally coupled with each of the first handle bar 200 and the second handle bar 300, such that the internal ratchet 400 limits rotation of the first handle bar 200 and/or the second handle bar 300 to a single direction of engagement with respect to the connector 250. In other words, the internal ratchet 400 may provide for wrapping the strap 410 when wound in an engaged direction of rotation (e.g., rolling inward toward the user) and allowing the user to reset his/her grip in an opposite direction of rotation without releasing his/her grip of the first handle bar 200 and/or the second handle bar 300. It is understood that ratchet systems come in many forms and serve a similar function to toggle allowable rotation of a workpiece. Further embodiments of the internal ratchet 400 including the variety of forms of ratchet systems are contemplated.

(13) According to one embodiment a quick release coupling may also be attached to the loop 420. For example, here, the enhanced stability device 100 may include a carabiner 422 that is attached to the loop. The carabiner 422 may be configured to attach to a cable machine 90 or other exercise load, which will provide weight to perform an exercise. For example the quick release coupling (carabiner 422) may be sized and dimensioned for standard or custom exercise equipment, and further may be made to a specification exceeding any contemplated load to be lifted and/or any limitations of individual component of the enhanced stability device 100, and may include additional factors of safety. For example, the quick release coupling (and any other individual component of the enhanced stability device 100) may have a minimum rating corresponding to a load of 50 lbs, 100 lbs, 250 lbs, or 1000 lbs.

(14) FIG. 2 shows the enhanced stability device of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the enhanced stability device 100 may include a first handle bar 200 having a first end 202 and a second end 204 wherein a first endcap 210 is removably attached to the first end 202. The second end 204 may have an attached first knob 402 for toggling the allowed rotational direction of the first handle bar 200. The second end 204 may also have a first guard 220 that is removably connected to the first handle 200.

(15) The enhanced stability device 100 of the present figure also includes a second handle bar 300 having a first end 302 and a second end 304 wherein a second endcap 310 is removably attached to the first end 302. The second end 304 has an attached second knob 403 for toggling the allowed rotational direction of the second handle bar 300. The second end 302 also has a second guard 320 that is removably connected to the second handle bar 300.

(16) The first handle bar 200 and the second handle bar 300 are attached with a connector 250 piece, to which a strap 410 is attached. At the distal end of the strap 410 (i.e., away from the connector 250), a loop 420 is formed where the strap 410 is folded and heavy stitching 412 is applied. A carabiner 422 is attached to the loop for receiving weights or the like.

(17) FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing details of the enhanced stability forearm builder of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, details of the ratchet system 400 illustrated. In this figure of the enhanced stability device 100, the internal ratchet 400 mechanism is shown attached to the first handle bar 200.

(18) FIG. 4 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for building muscle in a forearm, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In particular, the method for building muscle in a forearm 400 may include one or more components or features of the enhanced stability device 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for building muscle in a forearm 400 may include the steps of: step one 401, providing an enhanced stability device for building muscle in a forearm, said enhanced stability device including: a first handle bar having a first end and a second end, said first handle bar configured to be gripped by a hand of a user; a second handle bar having a first end and a second end, said second handle bar configured to be gripped by another hand of said user, wherein said first handle bar and said second handle bar are attached by a connector; a first end cap, said first end cap being removably attached to said first end of said first handle bar; a second end cap, said second end cap being removably attached to said first end of said second handle bar; a ratchet system, said ratchet system located on said first handle bar and said second handle bar and configured to allow rotation of said first handle bar and said second handle bar; a strap, said strap coupled to said connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power; and; step two 402, attaching a weight and alternatively an exercise machine cable to the carabineer at the distal end of the strap; step three 403, toggling the first knob on the first handle bar to allow desirable rotation direction of the first handle bar; step four 404, toggling the second knob on the second handle bar to allow desirable rotation direction of the second handle bar; step five 405, gripping said first handle bar and said second handle bar; step six 406, exercising the forearms by creating a rotational motion of said first handle bar and said second handle bar.

(19) It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for building muscle in a forearm, are taught herein.

(20) The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.