Hand Positioning Strap System for Athletic Training

Abstract

A first, fix length, strap, a second strap made from an elastic material, and the two end loops and hook and loop fastener for attaching them around the wrist of a wearer. Constructed from a single, inelastic strap, where on each opposing end a second partial strap length is sewn to provide a split end of two equal lengths. On each end of the split ends, a hook and fastener material is attached to allow the split ends to be removable attached to form a loop, which can then be worn around a wearer's wrist. A second strap attached to the device made from an elastic or stretchable material and shorter in length that the first, inelastic strap. In a stretched position the elastic second strap is stretched and creates a tension force to pull the extended first strap back to a shortened position.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 
     
         1 . A hand positioning strap device for athletic training comprising:
 a first, fix length, inelastic strap;   a second strap made from an elastic material;   the second, elastic strap is affixed to the first, fix length, inelastic strap by sewing at three locations;
 the first location, the two straps are sewn together at the center of each straps length; 
 the other locations, the straps are sewn together at each opposing end of the second, elastic strap, the second elastic strap is sewn to the first, fix length, inelastic strap so that the first, fix length, inelastic strap is longer than the second, elastic strap such that when the second, elastic strap is stretched to is maximum, the second, elastic strap is as long as the first, fix length, inelastic strap; 
 the first, fix length, strap extends to form two end loops with hook and loop fasteners for attaching each of the two end loops around the wrist or arm of a wearer; 
   a second partial strap length made from the same material as the single, inelastic strap is sewn to the opposing ends of the single, inelastic strap, creating a split end of two equal lengths; and   each of the partial strap end pairs having corresponding hook and loop fasteners for attaching them around the wrist or arm of a wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 the second strap is sewn to the strap on opposing ends and in the middle, providing for two expansions areas were the first inelastic strap is longer than the second elastic strap.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein
 the second strap is made from an elastic or stretchable material and shorter in length than the first, inelastic strap.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 the second strap is attached to the first strap in a manner that provides for the shortening of the strap while the second elastic strap is in a resting or un-stretched position, but in a stretched position, where the first strap is extended to its maximum extended position, the elastic second strap is stretched and creates a tension force to pull the extended first strap back to a shortened position.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein
 the hook and loop fasteners used at the ends of the straps on the split ends provides a wearer with a secure connection to the elastic device, while also providing a break point where the securing loops can be broken and the arm and wrist freed, if a sufficient force is applied to overcome the hook and loop fastener.   In an alternative embodiment, additional elastic loops  109  and  110  can be added to the present invention for wrists or arms to be placed in.   In yet another alternative embodiment, a soft padding on the inside of loops where the user/wearer's wrists go can be incorporated for added comfort.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 additional elastic loops for wrists or arms to be placed in.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising
 a soft padding on the inside of loops.   
     
     
         8 . A hand positioning strap device for athletic training comprising:
 a first, fix length, inelastic strap;   a second strap made from an elastic material;   the second strap is sewn to the strap on opposing ends, providing for a single expansion areas were the first strap is longer than the second strap;   the straps are sewn an equal distance from their centers, toward each opposing end where each opposing end of the second, elastic strap is sewn to the first, fix length, in elastic strap so that the first, fix length, inelastic strap is longer than the second, elastic strap such that when the second, elastic strap is stretched to is maximum, the second, elastic strap is as long as the first, fix length, inelastic strap;   the first, fix length, strap extends to form two end loops with hook and loop fasteners for attaching each of the two end loops around the wrist or arm of a wearer;   the second strap, extending to the opposing ends of the first, fix length, inelastic strap from sewing attachment point, providing for a expansion areas were the first strap is longer than the second strap when the two ends loops around the wrist or arm of a wearer;   a second partial strap length made from the same material as the single, inelastic strap is sewn to the opposing ends of the single, inelastic strap, creating a split end of two equal lengths; and   each of the partial strap end pairs having corresponding hook and loop fasteners for attaching them around the wrist or arm of a wearer.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein
 the second strap is sewn to the strap, providing for one central expansion area were the first inelastic strap is longer than the second elastic strap.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein
 the second strap is made from an elastic or stretchable material and shorter in length than the first, inelastic strap.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein
 the second strap is attached to the first strap in a manner that provides for the shortening of the strap while the second elastic strap is in a resting or un-stretched position, but in a stretched position, where the first strap is extended to its maximum extended position, the elastic second strap is stretched and creates a tension force to pull the extended first strap back to a shortened position.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein
 the hook and loop fasteners used at the ends of the straps on the split ends provides a wearer with a secure connection to the elastic device, while also providing a break point where the securing loops can be broken and the arm and wrist freed, if a sufficient force is applied to overcome the hook and loop fastener.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein for each of the two end loops around the wrist or arm of a wearer,
 the second strap is attached to the first strap in a manner that provides for the shortening of the strap while the second elastic strap is in a resting or un-stretched position, but in a stretched position, where the first strap is extended to its maximum extended position, the elastic second strap is stretched and creates a tension force to pull the extended first strap back to a shortened position.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein for each of the two end loops around the wrist or arm of a wearer,
 the second elastic strap provides a break point where the securing loops can be broken and the arm and wrist freed, if a sufficient force is applied to overcome the hook and loop fastener when the extended first strap of the wrist loop is stretched to its limit.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 8 , further comprising
 additional elastic loops for wrists or arms to be placed in.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 8 , further comprising
 a soft padding on the inside of loops.