Patent ID: 7740570
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise device for use in a swimming pool containing liquid comprising: an elastomeric band resiliently stretchable in longitudinal tension having first and second ends; first and second handles attached to said first and second ends, respectively, and adapted to be gripped by respective hands of a person stepping on the band at a location intermediate said first and second ends in the swimming pool; and a cushion secured to the band at said location intermediate said first and second ends, said cushion comprising a material and a configuration for providing a cushioning effect for a foot of said person in response to the cushion being stepped upon and urged against the bottom of the swimming pool by the weight of the person, said material providing said cushioning effect without degrading when immersed in chlorinated pool water; wherein each of said first and second handles includes a cylindrical hand grip having a waterproof cover having a high coefficient of friction to prevent said grip from slipping in a user's hand when the device is in use and the grip is wet; wherein each handle includes: a base having a throat defined therein for receiving said band end, wherein the smallest transverse cross-section of the throat is large enough to receive said band; a plurality of arms, each arm having a distal portion joined to said base; wherein said grip extends between said arms for facilitating manipulation of said handle by said user; and a ball resiliently inserted within said band end to expand said band; and a washer disposed about said band near said band end between said ball and said base, said washer having an inside diameter smaller than the throat at said base; wherein said washer abuts both said base and the ball-expanded part of said band end to prevent the ball-expanded part of the tube end from entering said throat.