FITNESS RING
The present invention is a fitness ring having a loop capsule, which has a circular aeration space inside. The ring has an outside circular surface and a central through-portion. The sectional diameter of the circular aeration space is larger than the diameter of the through-portion. The circular aeration space contains a payload inside, and a predetermined area of the circular surface has projecting portions spaced at intervals. The addition of the payload gives the loop capsule proper weight and stability, and the fitness ring is more stable and safe while lying flat. The weight of the payload can allow users to experience more resistance and gravity when swinging, rolling, and moving the fitness ball ring. The addition of projecting portions can form massage areas, so that when using the fitness ring, users can also achieve the benefit of massage.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to a fitness ball, and more particularly to a type of fitness ball with a ring structure.
2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98
The conventional fitness ball has a ball-shape and is easy to roll; thus, users are likely to fall when they lean on the ball. As such, it is not suitable for beginners and those with a poor sense of balance.
The inventor of the present invention invented an improved fitness ball, disclosed in Taiwan Patent Application No. 095205718, entitled “Structure of Hoop Fitness Ball”, which comprises a loop capsule, which has a circular aeration space inside. The outside of the loop capsule has a circular surface and a central through-portion. The sectional diameter of the circular aeration space is greater than that of the central through-portion. Therefore, this improved design can provide stable support and safety in use, while maintaining the hoop shape for flexible movement.
Thus, to overcome the aforementioned problems of the prior art, it would be an advancement in the art to provide an improved structure that can significantly improve efficacy.
To this end, the inventor has provided the present invention of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on years of experience in the production, development and design of related products.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe enhanced efficacy of the present invention includes the present invention with a payload 20 placed inside the circular aeration space 12. The addition of the payload 20 gives the loop capsule 11 proper weight and stability, and the fitness ring 10 can be more stable and safe while lying flat. The weight of the payload can allow users to experience more resistance and gravity when swinging, rolling, and moving the fitness ring, thus, helping to exercise muscles.
The addition of projecting portions 30 on the circular surface 13 of the loop capsule 11 are spaced at intervals for massage purposes. When using the fitness ring 10, users can also achieve the benefit of massaging the body.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
The features and the advantages of the present invention will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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The payload 20 can be sand, metal sand, steel balls, plastic pellets, plastic hollow balls, scraps of paper, liquid, or other powder substances. The payload 20 shown in
The projecting portion 30 can be hollow or solid with protruding edges on the circular surface 13.
The projecting portion 30 can be entirely or partially placed on the top and bottom of the circular surface 13, or entirely or partially placed on either the top or bottom of the circular surface 13. As shown in
The fitness ring 10 can be larger in size for users to sit on (as shown in
The projecting portion 30 on the circular surface 13 can be spaced at intervals as shown in
Based on the abovementioned structure, the operation of the fitness ring 10 disclosed in the present invention is detailed in the previous patent by the same inventor. In general, the present invention allows users to sit on or lean against the fitness ring for hands or feet stretching. The present invention adds a payload 20, so that the loop capsule has proper weight and stability, and the fitness ring can be more stable and safe while lying flat. The weight of the payload can allow users to experience more resistance and gravity when swinging, rolling, and moving the fitness ring, thus, helping to exercise muscles. The addition of projecting portions 30 on the circular surface 13 are protruding and spaced at intervasl for massage purposes. When using the hoop fitness ball 10, users can also achieve the benefit of massaging the body, as shown in
Claims
1. A fitness ring, comprising:
- a loop capsule, having a circular aeration space therein;
- a circular surface on an outside of said loop capsule; and
- a central through-portion, having a cross-sectional diameter smaller than a cross-sectional diameter of said circular aeration space, said circular aeration space containing a payload the therein, said circular surface having a predetermined area thereof with a plurality of projecting portions spaced at intervals.
2. The fitness ring defined in claim 1, wherein said payload is comprised of at least one filling, said filling being selected from a group consisting of: sand, metal sand, steel ball, plastic pellets, plastic hollow balls, scraps of paper, and liquid.
3. The fitness ring defined in claim 1, wherein said projecting portion are engaged with a protruding edge on said circular surface.
4. The fitness ring defined in claim 1, wherein said projecting portion are placed on a top and bottom of said circular surface or placed on either the top or bottom of said circular surface.
5. The fitness ring defined in claim 1, wherein said loop capsule has a variable size.
6. A fitness ring, comprising:
- a loop capsule, having a circular aeration space therein;
- a circular surface on an outside of said loop capsule; and
- a central through-portion, having a cross-sectional diameter smaller than a cross-sectional diameter of said circular aeration space, said circular aeration space containing a payload therein.
7. The fitness ring defined in claim 6, wherein said payload is comprised of at least one filling, said filling being selected from a group consisting of: sand, metal sand, steel ball, plastic pellets, plastic hollow balls, scraps of paper, and liquid.
8. The fitness ring defined in claim 6, wherein said loop capsule has a variable size.
9. A fitness ring, comprising:
- a loop capsule, having a circular aeration space therein;
- a circular surface on an outside of said loop capsule; and
- a central through-portion, having a cross-sectional diameter smaller than a cross-sectional diameter of said circular aeration space, said circular surface having a predetermined area thereof with a plurality of projecting portions spaced at intervals.
10. The fitness ring defined in claim 9, wherein said projecting portion are engaged with a protruding edge on said circular surface.
11. The fitness ring defined in claim 9, wherein said projecting portions are placed on a top and bottom of said circular surface or placed on either the top or bottom of said circular surface.
12. The fitness ring defined in claim 9, wherein said loop capsule has a variable size.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 22, 2007
Publication Date: Jul 24, 2008
Inventor: Richard LIN (Taichung)
Application Number: 11/625,712
International Classification: A63B 26/00 (20060101);