Finger training method and device thereof

Abstract

Devices, systems, and methods for finger and/or grip training including hold features for engaging a user's finger to work against a load.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A finger training system for applying resistance to at least one finger of a user for physical activity, the system comprising:
 a resistance load including a resistance cable and a securing member connected with the resistance cable, the securing member configured to secure the resistance cable to apply load to at least one of the user's fingers,   a mounting platform including a mounting body having a load feature for connection with the securing member, the mounting body formed as a plate having a length and including first and second faces disposed opposite each other, the mounting platform including a mounting section and a load section arranged on opposing ends of the mounting body, the load feature including a penetration through the body at the load section configured to receive the securing member therein for transferring force of the resistance load to the body, and   a collection of hold features each selectively attachable to the mounting section of the body of the mounting platform for engagement with at least one of the user's fingers to work against the resistance load, wherein the collection includes at least one basic hold feature and at least one advanced hold feature each forming an engagement platform oriented towards the load section of the body for engagement with at least one of the user's fingers to work against the resistance load, the engagement platform of the basic hold feature having uniform contour along the length direction of the body to provide the user a beginner grip on the basic hold feature.   
     
     
         2 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one advanced hold feature includes a custom hold feature, the engagement platform of the custom hold feature having non-uniform contour along the length direction of the body to provide the user an expert grip on the custom hold feature. 
     
     
         3 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one advanced hold feature includes a journeyman hold feature, the engagement platform of the journeyman hold feature having uniform contour along the length direction of the body and sloping away from the load section to provide the user a journeyman grip on the custom hold feature. 
     
     
         4 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the engagement platform of the basic hold feature slopes towards the load section to provide the user the beginner grip on the basic hold feature. 
     
     
         5 . The finger training system of  claim 4 , wherein the engagement platform of the basic hold feature has a slope towards the load section in the range of about 1 to about 10 degrees from horizontal. 
     
     
         6 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting body is tapered along the length direction in the load section. 
     
     
         7 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein one of the collection of hold features is secured to the first side of the mounting body. 
     
     
         8 . The finger training system of  claim 7 , wherein another one of the collection of hold features is secured to the second side of the mounting body. 
     
     
         9 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the resistance cable is a resilient cable and the force of the resistance load includes elastic resilience of the resistance cable. 
     
     
         10 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the mounting platform is a first mounting platform and the system further comprises a second mounting platform secured to the resistance cable opposite from the first mounting platform. 
     
     
         11 . The finger training system of  claim 1 , wherein the engagement platform of each of the collection of hold features is configured to engage with at least one of the user's fingers for a distance no greater than a length from the tip of the user's finger to the user's distal knuckle to improve the user's fingertip grip. 
     
     
         12 . A physical training system for applying resistance to at least one finger of a user for physical activity, the system comprising:
 a resistance load including a resistance cable and a securing member connected with the resistance cable, the securing member configured to secure the resistance cable to apply load to at least one of the user's fingers,   a mounting platform including a mounting body having a load feature for connection with the securing member, the mounting body formed as a plate having a length and including first and second faces disposed opposite each other, the mounting platform including a mounting section and a load section arranged on opposing ends of the mounting body, the load feature including a penetration through the body at the load section configured to receive the securing member therein for transferring force of the resistance load to the body, and   a collection of hold features each selectively attachable to the mounting section of the body of the mounting platform for engagement with at least one of the user's fingers to work against the resistance load, wherein the collection includes at least one basic hold feature and at least one advanced hold feature each forming an engagement platform oriented towards the load section of the body and configured for engagement with at least one of the user's fingers to work against the resistance load, the engagement platform of the basic hold feature having uniform contour along the length direction of the body to provide the user a beginner grip on the basic hold feature.   
     
     
         13 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein the engagement platform of the basic hold feature slopes towards the load section to provide the user the beginner grip on the basic hold feature. 
     
     
         14 . The finger training system of  claim 13 , wherein the engagement platform of the basic hold feature has a slope towards the load section in the range of about 1 to about 10 degrees from horizontal. 
     
     
         15 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein the mounting body is tapered along the length direction in the load section. 
     
     
         16 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein one of the collection of hold features is secured to the first side of the mounting body. 
     
     
         17 . The finger training system of  claim 16 , wherein another one of the collection of hold features is secured to the second side of the mounting body. 
     
     
         18 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein the resistance cable is a resilient cable and the force of the resistance load includes elastic resilience of the resistance cable. 
     
     
         19 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein the mounting platform is a first mounting platform and the system further comprises a second mounting platform secured to the resistance cable opposite from the first mounting platform. 
     
     
         20 . The finger training system of  claim 12 , wherein the engagement platform of each of the collection of hold features is configured to engage with at least one of the user's fingers for a distance no greater than a length from the tip of the user's finger to the user's distal knuckle to improve the user's fingertip grip.