US 11,931,639 B2
Weighted bag and shell for holding one or more weighted articles
Laurie Ann Coughlan, Hilliard, OH (US); William Henniger, Columbus, OH (US); Tyler McClure, Galena, OH (US); Ahmik Jones, Upper Arlington, OH (US); and Anelia Perez, Hilliard, OH (US)
Assigned to Coulter Ventures, LLC., Columbus, OH (US)
Filed by Coulter Ventures, LLC., Columbus, OH (US)
Filed on May 10, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/316,289.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/126,927, filed on Dec. 17, 2020.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/021,907, filed on May 8, 2020.
Prior Publication US 2021/0346777 A1, Nov. 11, 2021
Int. Cl. A63B 71/00 (2006.01); A63B 21/00 (2006.01); A63B 21/06 (2006.01)
CPC A63B 71/0036 (2013.01) [A63B 21/0603 (2013.01); A63B 21/06 (2013.01); A63B 21/0605 (2013.01); A63B 21/4034 (2015.10); A63B 2225/09 (2013.01)] 28 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A shell assembly configured for holding one or more weighted articles, the shell assembly comprising:
an outer shell having an inner surface defining a cavity configured for receiving the one or more weighted articles therein, and an outer surface opposite the inner surface, the outer shell further having an opening providing access to the cavity; and
a plurality of adjustable straps configured for securing the one or more weighted articles within the cavity to limit movement of the one or more weighted articles, the plurality of adjustable straps comprising:
a first strap connected to the inner surface of the outer shell at two securing points on opposite sides of the opening and extending across the opening in a first direction;
a second strap connected to the inner surface of the outer shell at two securing points on opposite sides of the opening and extending across the opening in the first direction, the second strap being spaced from the first strap; and
a third strap connected to the inner surface of the outer shell at two securing points on opposite sides of the opening and extending across the opening in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, such that the first and second straps cross the third strap,
wherein each of the plurality of adjustable straps is adjustable with respect to the outer shell to increase or decrease an effective length of the respective adjustable strap between the respective securing points, to increase or decrease a distance between the respective securing points and thereby constrict or expand the outer shell around the one or more weighted articles.