RHYTHM SPINNER SYSTEM

Abstract

A rhythm spinner system includes a spinner assembly having an oblong body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner volume housing a bearing assembly and a weighted member. The bearing assembly is located at a first-end of the spinner assembly and the weighted member is located and housed within a second-end of the spinner assembly opposing one another. The bearing assembly is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun. The weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise devices and more specifically relates to a rhythm spinner for developing rhythm skills and providing a calming spinning toy.

2. DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART

Many people are desirous of a simple diversion during activities or would like something to do with their hands. Occupational therapists often use sensory toys like tactile discs, balls, putties or clays to soothe kids who have sensory-processing issues. Similarly, research has shown that movement can help kids with autism and ADHD to focus. Researchers has shown that participating in gross motor activity, meaning the movement of limbs or large parts of the body, helps during tasks involving working memory, which is a type of memory used for processing incoming information. Exercise has also been proven to be helpful for kids with ADHD. Presently, there are no devices which help develop memory and help with calming. A suitable solution is desired.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,315,698 to Gregg Barber relates to a guitar player's finger exerciser and method. The described guitar player's finger exerciser and method includes a guitar player's finger exerciser which includes a weight member and a guitar pick. The weight member has a pick receiving slot. A string contact portion of the guitar pick is received in the pick receiving slot. The finger grasping surfaces of the guitar pick extend out of the pick receiving slot. A retainer holds the string engaging portion of the guitar pick in the pick receiving slot. The guitar pick is held by a person exercising his fingers, hand and arm the same way it would be held when playing a guitar. While exercising the pick and attached weight is moved at a similar speed and in a path similar to the speed and path employed when playing music.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known exercise device art, the present disclosure provides a novel rhythm spinner system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a rhythm developing spinner device.

A rhythm spinner system is disclosed herein. The rhythm spinner system includes a spinner assembly having an oblong body having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner volume housing a bearing assembly and a weighted member. The bearing assembly is located at a first-end of the spinner assembly and the weighted member is located and housed within a second-end of the spinner assembly (opposing one another). The bearing assembly is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun. The weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.

The weighted member comprises a sufficient mass to aid in maintaining the pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis when the rhythmic motion is applied. The rhythmic motion is created by a flick of a hand (wrist) of the user. The oblong body comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space between the thumb and the finger of the user when in an in-use gripped-position. The spinner assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid.

For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a rhythm spinner system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an exercise device and more particularly to a rhythm spinner system as used to improve the creating and practicing of rhythms.

Generally, the rhythm spinner system is a small rectangular or oblong shape with a (at least one) bearing set in one end and weighted at the other creating a pendulum or elliptical swing when a rhythmic motion is applied. The rhythm spinner system comprises of a bearing set into one end of an oblong or semi-rectangular shape. The end without the bearing is weighted to create a pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis. The bearing may have a rigid cover designed to maintain traction for fingers. A user may hold the bearing (or bearing covers) between his/her thumb and chosen finger, shake one's hand back and forth to start the pendulum to spin. As momentum is increased the need for hand motion becomes minimal although a constant rhythm must be maintained. Rhythm may be slowed but constant, if desired. The weighted end and slight counter weight in the rear help to make the rhythm spinner system flow quite effortlessly through one's hand.

The rhythm spinner system may be made from a number of materials ranging from stainless steel, aluminum alloy, brass or other metals to urethane, plastics, rubber or other suitable materials. If used enough, the rhythm involved in maintaining its momentum creates a subconscious sense of rhythm that can eventually be applied to music or other rhythmic activities. The effect of the weighted end pulling itself around with a small flick of the hand becomes quite soothing and can create a sense of calm and satisfaction. The rhythm spinner system also aids in concentration. Once spinning, the rhythmic motion of your hand becomes innate leaving the mind free to wander. This can be great for brainstorming activities.

Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of a rhythm spinner system 100. FIG. 1 shows a rhythm spinner system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include a spinner assembly 110 having an oblong body 120 having a top surface 122, a bottom surface 124, and an inner volume 126 housing a bearing assembly 130 and a weighted member 134. The bearing assembly 110 may be located at a first-end of the spinner assembly 110 and the weighted member 134 is located and housed within a second-end of the spinner assembly 110 opposing one another. The bearing assembly 130 is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun. The weighted member 134 creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126 housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The oblong body 120 may comprise a semi-rectangular profile having a thickness. The bearing assembly 130 may include a pair of textured covers 160 configured to maintain traction when being gripped by the finger(s) of the user. Each of the textured covers is provided on a first-side and a second-side of the bearing assembly 130.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126 housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The bearing assembly 130 further comprises a bearing 162 and one of the textured covers 160 having a threaded-male-end and the other the texture cover 160 having a threaded-female-end, the threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end configured to be attached to an inner bearing spindle of the bearing 162. The threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end each comprise the textured cover 160. The threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end each comprise a diameter suitable for mating to an inside diameter of the bearing 162 at a first-side and a second-side. The threaded-male-end and the threaded-female-end may be secured to a center of the bearing 162.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126 housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The oblong body 120 is configured to rotate about the bearing assembly 130. The weighted member 134 comprises a counter-weight. The weighted member 134 comprises a sufficient mass to aid in maintaining the pendulum-like swing that orbits the axis when the rhythmic motion is applied. The spinner assembly 110 provides a rhythmic motion aid. The rhythmic motion is created by a flick of a hand of the user. The oblong body 120 comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space between the thumb and the finger of the user when in an in-use gripped-position.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the rhythm spinner system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the rhythm spinner system 100 may include the spinner assembly 110 having the oblong body 120 having the top surface 122, the bottom surface 124, and the inner volume 126 housing the bearing assembly 130 and the weighted member 134. The bearing assembly 130 further comprises the textured covers 160. The textured cover 160 comprises raised rubber grips. The textured cover 160 comprises a circular profile. The textured covers 160 when secured to the bearing 162 are planar or slightly elevated in relation to the oblong body 120. The spinner assembly 110 may comprise materials selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, brass, metal, urethane, plastics and rubber. Other suitable materials may be used.

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.

Claims

1. A rhythm spinner system comprising a spinner assembly having an oblong body having: wherein said bearing assembly is located at a first-end of said spinner assembly and said weighted member is located at and housed within a second-end of said spinner assembly opposing one another; wherein said bearing assembly is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun; and wherein said weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.

a top surface,

a bottom surface,

an inner volume housing a bearing assembly,

and

a weighted member,

2. (canceled)

3. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said bearing assembly comprises a pair of textured covers configured to maintain traction when being gripped by said finger(s) of said user.

4. The rhythm spinner system of claim 3, wherein each of said textured covers is provided on a first-side and a second-side of said bearing assembly.

5. The rhythm spinner system of claim 4, wherein said bearing assembly further comprises a bearing and one of said textured covers having a threaded-male-end and the other said texture cover having a threaded-female-end, said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end configured to be attached to an inner bearing spindle of said bearing.

6. The rhythm spinner system of claim 5, wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise said textured cover.

7. The rhythm spinner system of claim 5, wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise a diameter suitable for mating to an inside diameter of said bearing at a first-side and a second-side.

8. The rhythm spinner system of claim 7, wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end is secured to a center of said bearing.

9. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said weighted member comprises a counter-weight.

10. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said oblong body is configured to rotate about said bearing assembly.

11. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said weighted member comprises a sufficient mass to aid in maintaining said pendulum-like swing that orbits said axis when said rhythmic motion is applied.

12. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said spinner assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid.

13. The rhythm spinner system of claim 6, wherein said textured cover comprises raised rubber grips.

14. The rhythm spinner system of claim 6, wherein said textured cover comprises a circular profile.

15. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said spinner assembly comprises materials selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, brass, metal, urethane, plastics and rubber.

16. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said rhythmic motion is created by a flick of a hand of said user.

17. The rhythm spinner system of claim 4, wherein said textured covers when secured to said bearing are planar with said top surface of said bottom surface of said oblong body.

18. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said textured covers when secured to said bearing comprise a slightly elevated position in relation to said top surface of said bottom surface of said oblong body.

19. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1, wherein said oblong body comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space between said thumb and said finger of said user when in an in-use gripped-position.

20. A rhythm spinner system, the rhythm spinner system comprising: wherein said bearing assembly is located at a first-end of said spinner assembly and said weighted member is located and housed within a second-end of said spinner assembly opposing one another; wherein said oblong body comprises a semi-rectangular profile having a thickness; wherein said oblong body comprises a length suitable for rotating within a space between said thumb and said finger of said user when in an in-use gripped-position; wherein said bearing assembly is configured to be gripped by a thumb and a finger of a user to be spun; wherein said bearing assembly comprises a pair of textured covers configured to maintain traction when being gripped by said finger(s) of said user; wherein each of said textured covers is provided on a first-side and a second-side of said bearing assembly; wherein said bearing assembly further comprises a bearing and one of said textured covers having a threaded-male-end and the other said texture cover having a threaded-female-end, said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end configured to be attached to an inner bearing spindle of said bearing; wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise said textured cover; wherein said textured cover comprises raised rubber grips; wherein said textured cover comprises a circular profile; wherein said textured covers when secured to said bearing are planar with said top surface of said bottom surface of said oblong body; wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end each comprise a diameter suitable for mating to an inside diameter of said bearing at a first-side and a second-side; wherein said threaded-male-end and said threaded-female-end is secured to a center of said bearing; wherein said weighted member comprises a counter-weight; wherein said oblong body is configured to rotate about said bearing assembly; wherein said weighted member comprises a sufficient mass to aid in maintaining said pendulum-like swing that orbits said axis when said rhythmic motion is applied; wherein said spinner assembly provides a rhythmic motion aid; wherein said rhythmic motion is created by a flick of a hand of said user; and wherein said weighted member creates a pendulum-like swing that orbits an axis when a rhythmic motion is applied.

a spinner assembly having an oblong body having: a top surface, a bottom surface, and an inner volume housing a bearing assembly and a weighted member;

21. The rhythm spinner system of claim 1 further comprising a counter weight and wherein the bearing assembly is set back from a tip of the first end.