May 30, 2006

Dern it--why didn't I think of that!?

Cordless jump-rope can help the clumsy

By SETH BORENSTEIN
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you think keeping fit is merely mind over matter, Lester Clancy has an invention for you — a cordless jump-rope.

That's right, a jump-rope minus the rope. All that's left is two handles, so you jump over the pretend rope. Or if you are truly lazy, you can pretend to jump over the pretend rope.

And for that idea kicking around Clancy's head since 1988, the U.S. Patent Office this month awarded the 52-year-old Mansfield, Ohio, man a patent. Its number: 7037243. [...]

::sigh:: I suppose I will have to satisfy myself with my virtual treadmill. It's a video of a guy on treadmill. You can watch it and visualize yourself jogging for several miles, without being the least bit tired after it's over with.

Posted by Terry Oglesby at May 30, 2006 09:37 AM
Comments

But according to NPR, this guy has only built one handle so far... Can you jump with only one leg?

Posted by: Nate at May 30, 2006 09:51 AM

Anything is possible in the theater of the mind.

Posted by: Terry Oglesby at May 30, 2006 10:56 AM

That sounds almost as good as my idea for microwavable iced tea.

Posted by: jim at May 30, 2006 11:45 AM