NECK STRENGTHENING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided system for exercising neck muscles, comprising: a hat; a first end of a loop extending from a hat; a second end of a loop extending from a hat; and a loop material connecting the first end of the loop to the second end of the loop.

Claims

1. A system for exercising neck muscles, comprising: a hat; a first end of a loop extending from a hat; a second end of a loop extending from a hat; and a loop material connecting the first end of the loop to the second end of the loop.

2. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, further comprising a buckle for adjusting the size and fit of the hat.

3. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 2, wherein the loop extends from the buckle for adjusting the size and fit of the hat.

4. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, further comprising a cord tied around the loop material.

5. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 4, wherein the cord is attached to a weight.

6. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, further comprising a resistance band tied to the loop material.

7. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 6, wherein the resistance band is also tied to a stationary object.

8. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, further comprising a cable from a cable machine tied to the loop material.

9. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, wherein the hat is a baseball cap.

10. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, wherein the loop material is fabric.

11. The system for exercising neck muscles according to claim 1, wherein the loop material is leather.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a device for attaching a neck strengthening mechanism to a hat according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates a weight attached to a hat in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates use of the hat according to another embodiment; and

[0011] FIG. 4 illustrates use of the hat according to yet another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a device for attaching a neck strengthening mechanism to a hat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] Hat 10 is provided with loop 12. Loop 12 in a preferred embodiment extends from the rear of hat 10 from the part of hat 10 which can be used to adjust the sizing and fit of hat 10 on the head of the wearer. However, loop 12 can extend from other portions of the a in other embodiments, such as the side of a hat.

[0014] Loop 12 can be made of the same material as the adjustable portion for sizing, i.e., the buckle and can be continuous with the strap of the buckle or can be made of a different material.

[0015] Hat 10 can be in the style of a baseball cap but is not so limited. In a preferred embodiment, hat 10 has added stitching for strength in comparison to a typical baseball cap. The buckle of hat 10, i.e., the adjustable portion is also typically reinforced compared to a typical baseball cap.

[0016] Loop 12 extends outward from hat 10 so as to create a space between loop 12 and hat 10 which can be used for applying a force, i.e., a weight to loop 12. In a preferred embodiment, loop 12 is made of a sturdy material to support a weight applied to it, such as a durable fabric or leather, for example.

[0017] FIG. 2 illustrates a weight attached to a hat in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Hat 10 provided with loop 12 is attached to weight 20 by cord 22. On one end of cord 22, cord 22 runs through loop 12 and is tied to the material of loop 12.

[0019] On the other end of cord 22, cord 22 is attached to weight 20, which could be by a slot on weight 20 or in other embodiments cord 22 could be integral to weight 20.

[0020] Weight 20 can be a variety of shapes, styles, and masses, depending on the neck strength of the user. In some embodiments the weight of the cord itself may provide substantial enough mass for the desire of a particular wearer.

[0021] The user can exercise their neck by moving their neck in various directions side to side or forward and backward or rotationally, resisted by the weight of weight 20.

[0022] By moving the wearer's neck in various directions the wearer is able to achieve exercising and strengthening of the wearer's neck muscles as well as other accessory muscles in the head and shoulder area of the wearer.

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates use of the hat according to another embodiment.

[0024] The hat of the present invention can be used with a resistance band in a preferred embodiment. A resistance band is tied to the loop of present invention and a fixed object, which could be an exercise machine as shown in FIG. 3.

[0025] When used in the present invention, resistance bands build strength by providing tension that neck muscles have to work to resist. The further a user stretches a band by moving their head, the more resistance their neck muscles are working against.

[0026] Resistance bands are generally made of latex or fabric. Resistance bands are available in either an elastic fabric or rubber latex, and which is best comes down to personal preference. Fabric bands do not slide but latex bands can offer more stretch.

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates use of the hat according to yet another embodiment.

[0028] The hat of the present invention can also be attached to a cable machine itself. A cable machine, or cable crossover machine, is one piece of workout equipment available.

[0029] Typically a cable machine has one or two weight stacks, pulley systems, cable attachments, and can have other features such as pull bars as well. The cable can be attached to the weight stack so that the weight stack must be lifted to pull the cable.

[0030] When the loop on the hat of the present invention is attached to a cable machine, the user can adjust the amount of weight that is connected to the cable, and thus the user can adjust the intensity of their neck muscle exercise accordingly.

[0031] The illustrations of embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments, and they are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of apparatus and systems that might make use of the structures described herein. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

[0032] Other embodiments may be utilized and derived from the present invention, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure.

[0033] Figures are also merely representational and may not be drawn to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. Thus, although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it should be appreciated that any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may be substituted for the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all adaptations or variations of various embodiments.

[0034] Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments not specifically described herein, will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed.