Handgrips for gym equipment

Abstract

Handle covers for gym equipment are provided. These covers increase the security of the grip, provide a cushion for the hands, and prevent exposure of body fluids between various users of the equipment. The device provided allows the user to reversibly encircle the handle of the gym equipment and the device is adjustable for varying handles of varying diameters. There is also a pad which can be reversibly placed within a pouch on the device to provide additional cushioning.

1 . A method for using a device that provides a covering for gym equipment in use, consisting of: 
 identifying the gym equipment to be used;    applying the inner side of the device against the handle of the gym equipment to be used;    encircling the handle of the gym equipment to be used by wrapping the device around the handle;    securing the device to the gym equipment to be used;    after use, removing the device from the gym equipment, and re-applying the device to another piece of gym equipment.    
   
   
       2 . The device in  claim 1 , which is a generally flattened structure that is square, rectangular, or of any geometric shape consisting of: 
 a plurality sheets of any geometric form and of any fabric acceptable for long-term exposure to the skin, these sheets being generally aligned and partly secured together;    the creation of two sides or faces, representing opposite sides of the same structure, which are created by the alignment and partial securing together of the sheets;    at least one pouch created by the alignment and partial securing together of the sheets of the device, this pouch being found lying between the two sides of the device;    one side, or face, of the device, which is designed to be placed against the exercise equipment;    the opposite side, or face, of the device, which is designed to accommodate the hands of the user;    a piece of cushioning foam which can be reversibly housed within the pouch;    a means of securing the device in place, allowing it to encircle the handle of the gym equipment in a reversible fashion.    
   
   
       3 . The device in claims  1  and  2  which has one side that is fashioned to be placed against the handle or piece of gym equipment.  
   
   
       4 . The side of the device designed to be placed against the handle, as discussed in  claim 3 , which is composed of a fabric that is fashioned to maximize friction and reduce slippage in handling the equipment.  
   
   
       5 . The device in claims  1  and  2 , which has one side that is fashioned to accommodate the hands of the user.  
   
   
       6 . The side of the device in  claim 5 , which is composed of a soft fabric fashioned to maximize comfort in cushioning the grip.  
   
   
       7 . The device in claims  1  and  2 , in which there is found a pouch that can reversibly house a cushioning foam.  
   
   
       8 . A means of securing the device in claims  1  and  2  to the gym equipment, such as Velcro, buttons, snaps or any other means.