Patent Publication Number: US-2018042806-A1

Title: Muscle Roller

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY) 
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     BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The invention relates to a massage device in particular foam muscle rollers. 
     2. Description of Prior Art 
     There is a variety of tools and devices people can use to message their aches and pains in their muscles. Items vary from prescribed painkillers and over the counter medications to electric stimulants and wooden rollers to message the muscle. These products are in demand as the population ages. 
     The history of the products and industry go back a fairly substantial time period. Back in the 1970&#39;s and 1980&#39;s wooden roller seat cushions were popular with taxi drivers and others who sat for long period of time. From there the wooden roller developed into a line mechanism that could be rolled against a person&#39;s back to message it. Today there a wide array of messaging devices for sore and aching muscles. There are shower sprays, which help to message the body while cleaning up. There are electric stimulating devices that send an electrical current through the person muscles helping it to relax. There are portable heating devices, which slowly permeate the muscle with heat to relax the muscle. Then there are electrical rollers, which message the muscles to aid in the comfort of the sore muscles. 
     There is still room for improvement in the art. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is a muscle roller. It has interchangeable foam rollers connected to an alternate hand grip which is connected to a removable hand grip. The rollers are interchangeable with different levels of firmness. The tension of the roller is adjustable to meet the preference of the user of the roller. In the preferred embodiment, the muscle roller body can fit into a regular backpack, gym bag or even in a carrying bag. 
     The current invention is more efficient, effective, accurate and functional than the current art. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings: 
         FIG. 1  shows the current invention and its main components; and 
         FIG. 2  shows a dual roller configuration. 
     
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention. 
     The present invention is a muscle roller device  1  as shown in  FIG. 1 . 
     It has interchangeable foam rollers  10  connected to an alternate hand grip  20  which is connected to a removable hand grip  30 . The rollers  10  are interchangeable with different levels of firmness. 
     The tension of the roller device  10  is adjustable to meet the preference of the user of the muscle roller device  1 . In the preferred embodiment, the muscle roller device  1  can fit into a regular backpack, gym bag or even in a carrying bag. 
     The foam rollers  10  are in a cylinder shape with a axis opening in the center. The roller  10  has a cylindrical core  16  with a foam covering  12  secured to the cylindrical core  16 . The foam covering  12  have nubs  15  spaced evenly on the outside surface. These nubs  15  are rounded rectangular in shape and extend out from the surface of the roller  10 . The nubs  15  are made of foam with the foam hardness adjusted for the user. They run parallel with the roller  15 . They are designed to help the massaging of a person&#39;s muscles as they roll over them. It allows for a deeper massage. The foam covering  12  may or may not be permanently attached to the cylindrical core  16 . The foam covering  12  are offered in different hardness or softness to match the users needs. 
     The muscle roller device  1  had a roller frame  40  which connects to the alternate hand grip  20  and angles out 90 degrees from the alternate hand grip  20  and connects to the roller  10 . The roller frame serves as an axis for the roller  10  and roller  10  turns about the roller frame  40 . The roller frame  40  will be made of a strong sturdy material like aluminum or a hard plastic. The tension that the roller  10  rotates on the roller frame  40  is adjustable to fit the needs and wants of the user. 
     The muscle roller device  1  has an alternate hand grip  20  which is perpendicular to the roller  10  which provides a hand hold for the user to use. It will have a handle cover  25  made of a soft grip able material like rubber. 
     The muscle roller device  1  will also have a removable hand grip  30  that attaches to the alternate hand grip  20  through and attachment means  50  like a clip. In the preferred embodiment it is perpendicular to the alternate hand grip  20  and extends out from the middle of the alternate hand grip  20 . It has a grip  30  made of a soft grip able material so that the user can have a secure grip on the device  1 . 
     As shown in  FIG. 2 , more than one roller  10  can be used. It this configuration two rollers are used. The muscle roller device&#39;s roller frame  40  is adjustable to be used with rollers  10  of different length or multiple rollers  10 . 
     A user holds the device  1  either with the removable hand grip  30  or the alternate hand grip  20  and places the roller  10  on the person at area of the body that needs massaged. The user will then roll to roller  10  on that person&#39;s body to provide the proper massage. 
     The ultimate muscle roller allows someone to massage the pain away in any of their muscles. The design is unique and unlike any other roller you&#39;ve encountered made from the best materials, we know you&#39;re going to enjoy. Easy to carry, light weight design. interchangeable lengths′, Foam material messages your muscles It is great for after a workout or stress release. 
     Advantages 
     The current invention is great for after a workout or stress release. Its smaller foam roller body device can be use to reach areas easier than contorting your body to reach those areas with traditional foam rollers. It looks similar to a paint roller so that it can be used with one hand. 
     Easy to carry, light weight design. interchangeable lengths′, Foam material massages a person&#39;s muscles. It is great for after a workout or stress release. 
     Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein. 
     As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
     Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.