US20130288865A1

US20130288865A1 - Fitness device

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Publication number: US20130288865A1
Application number: US13/862,740
Authority: US
Inventors: Kevin Coulter
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-04-25
Filing date: 2013-04-15
Publication date: 2013-10-31

Abstract

The present invention discloses a fitness device. The fitness device includes a straight front portion and an angled front portion in a preferred embodiment. The fitness device additionally includes left and right exercise bands with handles on each end which connect to the straight front portion. A user of the fitness device may exercise by being supported by his feet on the angled front portion and by pulling on one, or both of the exercise bands with his hands. A user may also exercise by standing next to the exercise device and by pulling on the exercise bands. A user may additionally exercise by standing on an upper support portion of the exercise device and pulling on the exercise bands with his hands.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/687,469 filed Apr. 25, 2012 which is herein incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention is related generally to the field of exercise devices. This invention is related more particularly to methods and systems for exercising the core muscles on a device which utilizes exercise bands on which a user may stand, or be supported on the exercising device while “working-out” on the device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Historically, and particularly in modern times, humans have had an interest in exercising for reasons including to increase health, feelings of well-being and to become better fit. Originally, humans exercised primarily by performing exercises manually, by everyday activities, or by exercising without the aid of an exercise device. However, over time, it was realized that the use of an exercise device would facilitate the efficient exercising of selected muscle groups by exercising these selected muscle groups on the exercise device. The prior art is replete with examples of exercise devices to facilitate the exercise of selected muscle groups. These exercise devices may often be complex, but the complexity of these devices may not lead to efficient exercising of selected muscle groups. What is needed is a simple, efficient exercise machine which targets the muscles of the core while also exercising the main muscle groups.
From the above, it is apparent that a deficiency exists in the prior art for a simple efficient exercise device which targets the muscles of the core while working out the entire body and simultaneously keeping simplicity of design in mind. Therefore, there is a need in the art for an exercise device which targets specific core muscles while working out the entire body and simultaneously maintaining simplicity in design.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

To satisfy this need in the art, an exercise device has been developed comprising a front straight panel, a front angled panel, an upper support portion, a left side support, a right side support, a back portion, and left and right exercise bands connected to the exercise device.
The exercise device is capable of allowing a user to be partially supported by his feet on an angled surface on the device, to stand adjacent to the device, or to stand on top of the device. These pluralities of user positions, in combination with the exercise bands, which the user may hold in his left hand, his right hand, or both hands provides for exercising the core muscles as well as all major muscle groups.
These and other advantages of the invention will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by reference to the following written specification, claims and appended drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an exercise device in which a user is capable of performing various exercises.

FIG. 2 illustrates a detail view of a front lower portion of the exercise device.

FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of a user of the exercise device using the device while partially supported by the device in accordance with the inventive concept.

FIG. 3B illustrates another perspective view of a user of the exercise device using the device while partially supported by the device in accordance with the inventive concept.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a user of the exercise device using the device while standing next to the device, in accordance with the inventive concept.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a user of the exercise device using the device while standing on the device, in accordance with the inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF REPRESENTATIVE EMBODIMENTS

The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, application, or uses. Specific details such as detailed configurations and components are merely provided to assist the overall understanding of exemplary embodiments. It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications of the exemplary embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and construction are omitted for clarity and conciseness.
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the exercise device 10 in accordance with the inventive concept. The exercise device 10 may be made of wood, plastic, or metal, but is not limited to these materials. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the exercise device 10 consists of a front straight panel 12 and front angled panel 14 in accordance with an inventive concept. In some embodiments the front angled panel 14 may be used without the front straight panel 12 as a combined front side panel. The front straight panel 12 functions as an anchoring point (FIG. 2) for exercise bands attached to the exercise device 10. The front angled portion 14 functions as a support point for a user of the exercise device 10. The exercise device 10 further comprises a left side lifting support 16 and a right side lifting support 18. The exercise device 10 additionally comprises a back side support 20 (FIG. 4). The back support 20 may or may not extend all the way to the ground. The exercise device 10 additionally includes an upper support portion 19. Each of the left side support 16 and the right support 18, comprise, respectfully, a left side support lifting orifice 22 and a right side support lifting orifice 24. The left side support lifting orifice 22 and right side support lifting orifice 24 allow the exercise device 10 to be lifted and moved to different locations and is also for performing some exercises. The exercise device 10 may be covered by a friction material 26 which facilitates support of a user's feet to the exercise device 10. The exercise device 10 additionally comprises a left exercise band 32 and a right exercise band 34. The left exercise band 32 is connected to the exercise device 10 through a left recess attachment 42 and the right exercise band 34 is connected to the exercise device 10 through a right recess attachment 44. As illustrated on FIG. 2, the left recess attachment 42 includes a left vertical pin 49 on which a left spring clip 52 is attached to one end of the left exercise band 32. This is just one embodiment of the invention. Other types of clips and other types of attachments are within the scope of the invention. Although not illustrated on FIG. 2, similarly, the right recess attachment 44 includes a right vertical pin 48 on which a right spring clip 54 is attached to one end of the right exercise band 34. Attached to the right exercise band 34 is a right handle 58. Attached to the left exercise band 32 is a left handle 56. The left handle 56 and the right handle 58 in combination with the exercise device 10 allow a series of exercises to be performed as will be described below.
As illustrated on FIGS. 3A and 3B, in one of a plurality of exercise uses of the exercise device 10, in a first mode of use, a user may perform exercises by being partially supported on his feet by the front angled panel 14 and his hands, and/or the left exercise band 32 or the right exercise band 34. The user exercises by pulling on one or both exercise bands 32, 34 while being supported by the exercise device, or by just utilizing his arms. By doing this, the user is able to target specific muscle group areas.
As illustrated on FIG. 4, in another of a plurality of exercise uses of the exercise device 10, in a second mode of use, a user may perform exercises by standing adjacent the exercise device 14 and utilizing one, or both of the left exercise band 32 or the right exercise band 34, and possibly in combination with partial support of the user with the front angled panel 14 in order to exercise additional muscle groups.
As illustrated on FIG. 5, in yet another of a plurality of exercise uses of the exercise device 10, in a third mode of use, a user may perform exercises by standing on the exercise device 14 and utilizing one, or both of the left exercise band 32 or the right exercise band 34, in order to exercise various muscle groups. By these three different modes of using the exercise device, the user is able to exercise many different muscle groups by utilizing this simple device.
While the preferred embodiments of the invention have been described above, it will be recognized and understood that various modifications can be made in the invention and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications which may fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

What I claim is:

1. An exercise device comprising:

a front angled panel;

an upper support portion;

a left side support;

a right side support;

the left side support comprising a left side lifting orifice;

the right side support comprising a right side lifting orifice; and

left and right exercise bands connected to the exercise device.

2. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein each of the left and right exercise bands is attached to a handle.

3. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein each of the left and right exercise bands is connected to the exercise device by a left recess attachment and a right recess attachment, respectively.

4. The exercise device of claim 3, wherein a left spring clip is connected to the left exercise band and a right spring clip is connected to the right exercise band.

5. The exercise device of claim 4, wherein the left recess attachment includes a left vertical pin and the right recess attachment includes a right vertical pin.

6. The exercise device of claim 5, wherein the left spring clip is capable of being attached to the left vertical pin and the right spring clip is capable of being attached to the right vertical pin.

7. The exercise device of claim 1 further comprising a front straight panel.

8. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the exercise device is made of plastic.

9. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the exercise device is made of either wood or metal.

10. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the exercise device is partially covered by a friction material.

11. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the exercise device includes a back panel, the back panel extending from a top portion of the exercise device to partially down, or fully down the height of the exercise device.

12. A method of using an exercise device comprising:

procuring an exercise device;

a user of the exercise device being capable of being partially supported on the device by the feet of the user being located on the angled front surface of the device; and

the user being additionally capable of being supported by his hands.

13. The method of claim 12 wherein the user is capable of standing adjacent to the device and exercising by pulling on exercise bands attached to the device.

14. The method of claim 12 wherein the user is capable of standing adjacent to the device and exercising by pulling on one or both of the exercise bands attached to the device.

15. The method of claim 12 wherein the user is capable of standing on the device and exercising by pulling on exercise bands attached to the device.

16. The method of claim 12 wherein the user is capable of being supported simultaneously by the exercise device and either, or both of his left or right hand.

17. The method of claim 12 wherein the user is capable of exercising by being partially supported on the angled front surface and by either pulling on a left exercise band and/or a right exercise band.

18. An exercise device comprising:

a front angled panel;

an upper support portion;

a left side support;

a right side support;

a left side lifting orifice;

a right side lifting orifice; and

left and right exercise bands connected to the exercise device, wherein each of the left and right exercise bands is connected by a handle, wherein each of the left and right exercise bands is connected to the exercise device by a left recess attachment and a right recess attachment, respectively, each of the left and right recess attachments being located, respectively, in a front side of the device.

19. The exercise device of claim 18, wherein a left spring clip is connected to the left exercise band and a right spring clip is connected to the right exercise band and the exercise device further including a front straight panel.

20. The exercise device of claim 19, wherein the left recess attachment includes a left vertical pin and the right recess attachment includes a right vertical pin, wherein the left spring clip is capable of being attached to the left vertical pin and the right spring clip is capable of being attached to the right vertical pin.