Joseph B Laboy

US Patent:

20080020909, Jan 24, 2008

Filed:

Jul 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/456980

Inventors:

Constance L. Blair - Florida City FL, US
Joseph Bryan LaBoy - Florida City FL, US

International Classification:

A63B 1/00
A63B 31/00
A61H 3/00

US Classification:

482 69, 482 40, 482 43, 482 55

Abstract:

The purpose of the safety and assistance strap is to securely suspend and also to provide quick height adjustment of dumbbells, barbells and exercise equipment to a specific height appropriate for the user prior to usage, beginning an exercise, and throughout the exercise acting as a safety device. As important is the finish and release of the equipment after the exercise whereby the safety assistance strap or SAS will prevent over extending. It is adjustable in heights in three large increments as well as numerous smaller increments. The present invention allows the user to quickly adjust the height, with one hand in large or small increments, without the need to remove the weight. It has a top end, which loops around horizontal supports and secures itself to a clasp upon the strap. The SAS has additional connection members at equal distances for quick height adjustment and a lower clasp at the end for the suspended exercise equipment. The SAS has a keyhole plate, which a chain passes through the keyhole for quick adjustments at smaller increments.The SAS is made of material of nylon, cotton or pvc which is used extensively as cargo nets and safety tie down straps. The strength of these straps will far exceed a minimum safety requirement for the average weightlifter. The keyhole plate, of this apparatus, is used in heavy construction machinery to secure chains. Both the strap and the keyhole plate serve as a remarkable and efficient assistant and safety device for barbells, dumbbells and exercise equipment.

US Patent:

20060035751, Feb 16, 2006

Filed:

Dec 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/905146

Inventors:

Constance Blair - Florida City FL, US
Joseph LaBoy - Florida City FL, US

International Classification:

A63B 23/16
A63B 23/14

US Classification:

482049000, 482044000

Abstract:

The pliable ball grip handle is a spherical shaped handle which is grasped by at least two fingers and a thumb. The pliable ball grip handle has an attachment for cable machines, fixed resistance equipment and resistance tubing apparatus not including bars and dumbbells. The pliable ball grip handle sufficiently activates the muscles of the fingers and the palm of the hand relieving stress on joints and tendons of the hand, elbow and shoulder. The pliable ball grip handle is attached to cable machines, fixed resistance equipment and resistance tubing apparatus by various means at the end of an accessory strap end of the handle. The pliable ball grip handle applied to resistance tubing simplifies the resistance device as an upper body exercise apparatus.