Exercise device

Abstract

This disclosure provides an exercise device comprising a weighted head and a handle. In some embodiments, the exercise device may be essentially as shown in FIG. 1 and/or FIG. 2.

1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a) a weighted head ( 1 );   b) a handle ( 2 ) comprising a first tube ( 12 ) and a receiver ( 10 ); and,   c) an attachment device ( 3 ) for fixably attaching the weighted head and the tube, the attachment device ( 3 ) comprising a cap ( 19 ) and a second tube ( 6 ,  20 );   
       wherein:
 weighted head ( 1 ) optionally comprises:
 an inner ( 16 ) and an outer ( 17 ) surface enclosing an interior compartment ( 18 ) comprising a material ( 21 ) providing flexible weight to the weighted head ( 1 ); 
 a first orifice ( 14 ) distal from the first tube ( 12 ); 
 a second orifice ( 15 ) proximal to the first tube ( 12 ); 
 
 attachment device ( 3 ) comprises a cap ( 19 ) and a connector ( 8 ) that may be received by a receiver ( 10 ) of the handle ( 2 ); 
 the attachment device ( 3 ) contacts the outer surface of the weighted head by a cap ( 19 ); 
 the cap ( 19 ) is fixably attached to the inner ( 16 ) and outer ( 17 ) surfaces of the weighted head ( 1 ); 
 the attachment device ( 3 ) is fixably attached to the first tube ( 12 ); 
 optionally first tube ( 12 ) and the second tube ( 6 ,  20 ) each comprise an orifice ( 7 ,  11 ) that align to one another upon attachment of attachment device ( 3 ) and handle ( 2 ); and, 
 optionally further comprising a pin ( 13 ) protruding through each orifice ( 7 ,  11 ) to secure attachment device ( 3 ) and handle ( 2 ) to one another. 
 
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the cap ( 19 ) is fixably attached to the inner ( 16 ) and outer ( 17 ) surfaces by a bolt and nut combination ( 4 ,  9 ), a connector, and/or an adhesive. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein material ( 21 ) comprises sand, rubber and/or plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein weighted head ( 1 ) comprises at least one orifice ( 14 ,  15 ) through which the first and/or second tubes ( 12 ,  6 / 20 ) enter and/or exit weighted head ( 1 ). 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein comprising a first attachment device ( 3 A) attached to weighted head ( 1 ) distal to the handle ( 2 ) and a second attachment device ( 3 B) attached to weighted head ( 1 ) proximal to the handle ( 2 ). 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein the first tube ( 12 ) comprises one or more connectors ( 22 ) and weighted head ( 1 ) comprises one or more connectors that interact with one another to secure weighted head ( 1 ) and handle ( 2 ) to one another. 
     
     
         7 . An exercise device comprising a weighted head ( 1 ) and a handle ( 2 ),
 the weighted head includes a top cap apparatus ( 24 ) and a bottom connector apparatus ( 25 ), each of which being fixably attached to the weighted head ( 2 ), and/or a second tube ( 26 ) traversing through weighted head ( 1 );   top cap apparatus ( 24 ) and bottom connector apparatus ( 25 ) being positioned opposite one another with respect to the circumference of weighted head ( 1 );   second tube ( 26 ) optionally extending beyond the outside edge of weighted head ( 1 );   second tube ( 26 ) having a diameter greater than that of handle ( 2 ) and handle ( 2 ) being positioned within second tube ( 26 );   top cap apparatus ( 24 ) comprising a tapped plate ( 27 ) adjoined to second tube ( 26 ), retaining disc ( 28 ) affixed to and extending outwardly from handle ( 2 ) distal from bottom connector apparatus ( 25 ) and encircling handle ( 2 ), tapped plate ( 27 ) comprising through holes ( 29 ) for affixing weighted head ( 1 ) to second tube ( 26 ) and encircling second tube ( 26 ), and rubber cap ( 30 ) affixed to the exterior of weighted head ( 1 );   quick-release connector ( 31 ) comprising connector buttons and being positioned within handle ( 2 ) and distal to top cap ( 24 ) but proximal to bottom connector apparatus ( 25 ) for connecting handle ( 2 ) and second tube ( 26 ) to one another, thereby connecting weighted head ( 1 ) and handle ( 2 ) to one another;   bottom connector apparatus ( 25 ) comprising tapped plate ( 32 ) adjoined to second tube ( 26 ) through which handle ( 2 ) extends, through holes ( 33 ) through holes ( 29 ) for affixing weighted head ( 1 ) to second tube ( 26 );   second tube ( 26 ) comprising holes ( 34 ) positioned to receive the connector buttons of the quick-release connector ( 31 ).   
     
     
         8 . A method for manufacturing an exercise device of  claim 1 , the method comprising attaching weighted head ( 1 ), before or after material providing its weight is deposited into the interior thereof, to handle ( 2 ). 
     
     
         9 . A method for using the exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein a user raises the device above a solid surface and then drops the weighted head to that surface while holding onto the handle, optionally repeated as desired by the user.