
{"publication_number": "US-2003167552-A1", "abstract": "a workout tool for a spectrum of workout resistance ranging from mild to extreme that is completely portable and efficient .", "application_number": "US-9268402-A", "description": "additional weight being used for added resistance is the sole purpose of this invention . this has also been done before . the way it &# 39 ; s done with a push - up power vest is what makes it unique . on the back of the vest there are two large pockets fabricated during construction . on fig . b side view ( left ) you can see pocket lies under pocket b . pocket a is used to employ a solid object for instance , barbell plate / s , sandbags , etc for added resistance . on fig . a rear view opening for pocket a is denoted by the numeral 2 . this opening could either be velcro , a zipper , or straps . pocket b is located over pocket a and is larger . the area of pocket b that is in contact with pocket a would be constructed as one and sewn together for added strength . this integral construction would not be interfering with opening for pocket a . pocket b is a watertight vessel for containing water . it is also baffled for stability . numeral 1 on fig . a rear view denotes opening to insert and extract water . a vessel approx . 11 \u2032 by 18 \u2033, approx . size of pocket b . with a height of 4 \u2033 can hold about four gallons of water . this is about 30 pounds . underneath both pockets the vest would be padded for comfort ."