Multiple Layered Resistance Cables With Built In Resistance Handles And Interchangeable Hand Grips With Attachments

Abstract

The instant invention describes a resistant-type device, adaptable for use in exercise, utilizing a resistance cable constructed of multiple layers of resistance and protection. The resistance cable has a resilient inner core having a plurality of elastic members arranged in a substantially parallel manner. The plurality of elastic members are interlaced together to form a unitary stretchable main body unit, a first elastic looped portion positioned at a first end, and a second elastic looped portion positioned at a second end. In addition to the inner resilient core, resistance cable also contains at least one outer member and a protective layer coaxially aligned with the inner core. The outer member length is substantially coextensive with the length of the elastic inner core unitary stretchable main body unit. The device therefore, provides for the extension of the unitary stretchable main body unit from a first resting position to a second extended position upon application of a pulling force, whereby resistance to stretching of the unitary stretchable main body unit when extended from the first resting position to the second extended position upon application of the pulling force is greater than the resistance of each of the plurality of elastic members individually.

1 . A multiple-use resistance cable comprising:
 a resilient inner core, said resilient inner core having a plurality of elastic members having a desired resistance to stretching arranged in a substantially parallel manner, said plurality of elastic members interlaced together to form a unitary stretchable main body unit, a first elastic looped portion positioned at a first end, and a second elastic looped portion positioned at a second end; and   at least one outer member coaxially aligned with said resilient inner core and having a length substantially similar to the length of said elastic inner core unitary stretchable main body unit;   wherein said unitary stretchable main body and said first and second elastic looped portions are capable of extending from a first resting position to a second extended position upon application of a pulling force, whereby resistance to stretching of said unitary stretchable main body unit and said first and second elastic looped portions when extended from said first resting position to said second extended position upon application of said pulling force is greater than the resistance of each of said plurality of elastic members individually.   
   
   
       2 . The resistance cable according to  claim 2  wherein said at least one outer membrane covers said first elastic looped portion and said second elastic looped portion. 
   
   
       3 . The resistance cable according to  claim 1  wherein said plurality of elastic members is rubber bands. 
   
   
       4 . The resistance cable according to  claim 1  further containing a protective layer coaxially aligned with and having a length coextensive with at least one of said at least one outer member, said first elastic looped portion, and said second elastic looped portion. 
   
   
       5 . The resistance cable according to  claim 1  further containing at least one interchangeable hand grip positioned on at least one of said unitary stretchable main body unit, said first elastic looped portion, and said second elastic looped portion. 
   
   
       6 . The resistance cable according to  claim 5  wherein said interchangeable hand grip is a wrap. 
   
   
       7 . The resistance cable according to  claim 5  wherein said interchangeable hand grip is defined by a partially cylindrically shaped body constructed and arranged to slidably receive a sidewall, engagement of said partially cylindrically shaped body and said sidewall results in said interchangeable hand grip being substantially cylindrical in shape. 
   
   
       8 . The resistance cable according to  claim 5  wherein said interchangeable hand grip is constructed and arranged for receipt of weighted objects, said interchangeable hand grip being generally cylindrically shaped and having a first longitudinal portion hingedly connected to a second longitudinal portion for traversal between an open position and a closed position, a first and second end adapted for receipt of a weighted object, said first and second ends having a length there between, and at least one opening for attachment to said resistance cable. 
   
   
       9 . The resistance cable according to  claim 1  further containing at least one attachment device. 
   
   
       10 . The resistance cable according to  claim 1  further containing a long bar device. 
   
   
       11 . A resistance cable attached to an anchoring device comprising:
 a resistance cable, said resistance cable having a resilient inner core, said resilient inner core having a plurality of elastic members having a desired resistance to stretching arranged in a substantially parallel manner, said plurality of elastic members interlaced together to form a unitary stretchable main body unit, a first elastic looped portion positioned at a first end, and a second elastic looped portion positioned at a second end, wherein said unitary stretchable main body and said first and second elastic looped portion are capable of extending from a first resting position to a second extended position upon application of a pulling force, whereby resistance to stretching of said unitary stretchable main body unit and said first and second elastic looped portions when extended from said first resting position to said second extended position upon application of said pulling force is greater than the resistance of each of said plurality of elastic members individually, and at least one outer member coaxially aligned with said resilient inner core and having a length substantially similar to the length of at least one of said elastic inner core unitary stretchable main body unit, said first and second elastic looped portions;   a hollow flexible tubular member constructed and arranged to receive at least a portion of said resistance cable and to secure to an anchoring element; and   an anchoring element constructed and arranged for receipt of said hollow flexible tubular member and interconnection to said resistance cable.   
   
   
       12 . The resistance cable attached to an anchoring element according to  claim 11  wherein said hollow flexible tubular member is made from a soft, flexible plastic. 
   
   
       13 . The resistance cable attached to an anchoring element according to  claim 11  wherein said hollow flexible tubular member has at least one end having a threaded portion. 
   
   
       14 . The resistance cable attached to an anchoring element according to  claim 11  wherein said anchoring element has a hollow flexible tubular member receiving area for receipt of said hollow flexible tubular member and a resistance cable receiving member for engagement of said resistance cable, wherein interconnection secures said weighted object to said hollow tube. 
   
   
       15 . The resistance cable attached to an anchoring element according to  claim 14  wherein said anchoring element further includes at least one intermediate interconnecting element, said at least one intermediate interconnecting element having a first end for attachment to portion of said resistance cable and a second end for attachment to said resistance cable receiving member. 
   
   
       16 . The resistance cable attached to an anchoring element according to  claim 11  wherein said weighted object is a rubber sphere. 
   
   
       17 . A kit containing a resistance cable for use in exercise movements comprising:
 a resistance cable, said resistance cable having a resilient inner core, said resilient inner core having a plurality of elastic members having a desired resistance to stretching arranged in a substantially parallel manner, said plurality of elastic members interlaced together to form a unitary stretchable main body unit, a first elastic looped portion positioned at a first end, and a second elastic looped portion positioned at a second end, wherein said unitary stretchable main body and said first and second elastic looped portion are capable of extending from a first resting position to a second extended position upon application of a pulling force, whereby resistance to stretching of said unitary stretchable main body unit and said first and second elastic looped portions when extended from said first resting position to said second extended position upon application of said pulling force is greater than the resistance of each of said plurality of elastic members individually, and at least one outer member coaxially aligned with said resilient inner core and having a length substantially similar to the length of at least one of said elastic inner core unitary stretchable main body unit, said first and second elastic looped portions.   
   
   
       18 . The kit according to  claim 17  further having an interchangeable hand grip. 
   
   
       19 . The kit according to  claim 18  wherein said interchangeable hand grip is a wrap, an interchangeable hand grip defined by a partially cylindrically shaped body constructed and arranged to slidably receive a sidewall, wherein said engagement of said partially cylindrically shaped body and said sidewall results in said interchangeable hand grip being substantially cylindrical in shape, an interchangeable grip constructed and arranged for receipt of weighted objects, or combinations thereof. 
   
   
       20 . The kit according to  claim 18  further containing a hollow flexible tubular member constructed and arranged to receive of at least a portion of said resistance cable and to secure to an anchoring element. 
   
   
       21 . The kit according to  claim 20  further containing an anchoring element constructed and arranged for receipt of said hollow flexible tubular member and interconnection to said resistance cable. 
   
   
       22 . The kit according to  claim 21  wherein said anchoring element further contains at least one intermediate interconnecting element. 
   
   
       23 . The kit according to  claim 20  further containing at least one attachment device. 
   
   
       24 . The kit according to  claim 23  further containing a long bar device. 
   
   
       25 . The kit according to  claim 24  further containing one or more weighted objects.