Daniel L Ledbetter

US Patent:

47565276, Jul 12, 1988

Filed:

Apr 14, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/038050

Inventors:

Daniel R. Ledbetter - Costa Mesa CA

International Classification:

A63B 2112

US Classification:

272143

Abstract:

A gripping assembly adapted for use with cable-type exercising devices which employs a hand locking member for securing the assembly to the user's hand during use. The assembly includes a tubular gripping member, an elongate rear hand locking member spaced from and extending substantially parallel to said gripping member and having an axial channel extending therethrough, a latching assembly for securing the gripping assembly to the cable of the exercising device and a strap member defining a closed loop in cross section which extends through and between the latching assembly, the tubular gripping member and the rear hand locking member such that upon inserting one's hand between the gripping member and rear hand locking member, grasping the gripping member and pulling thereon to raise the weights within the cable-type exercise device, the strap member pulls the rear hand locking member toward the gripping member and against the backside of the user's hand to thereby secure the grip assembly to the user's hand and obviate the need for the user to continuously tightly grip the gripping member during exercise.