Portable exercise device
Inactive Publication Date: 2007-04-19
DACHRAOUI MONCEF +1
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[0029] One advantage of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device that can stowed in the overhead compartment of commercial airplanes.
[0030] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device wherein the user works against resistive elements.
[0031] Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device wherein the resistive elements and other exercise accessories may be stored within the main box-like body of the device.
[0032] Still a further advantage of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device wherein the device is hinged to unfold into an exercise platform.
[0033] Still another advantage of the present invention is to provide a portable exercise device where a plurality of recess attachment points is provided along the top and bottom of the device, allowing the resistive elements to be attached where the user desires for narrow grip, medium grip and wide grip exercises.
[0034] Still yet another advantage of the invention is to provide a portable exercise device wherein a rope may be attached for holding the feet or hands of the user while exercising.
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Two factors are blocking out the time to go to a gym when not traveling and the inconvenience of working out when traveling.
This equipment ranges from simple steps, mats and free weights, to large and complex machinery that may be computer controlled, such as treadmills, rowing and stepping machines.
Most individuals are limited in the number and type of exercise devices they may own, generally as a result of the cost of such equipment and the space necessary to store and use the equipment.
Even gyms must be conscious of the space required by each piece of equipment or the number of devices which the gym may provide to its users may be unduly limiting.
Further, some individuals do not wish to work out in a gym on all occasions or ever, but prefer to work out at home or work.
Present exercise equipment is deficient in addressing the above-stated problems and preferences.
On the other hand, these machines are not transportable, and are generally large and expensive.
These and other problems exist.
The top open box structure may cause breakage for heavy weight users.
It is not compact and does not appear easily portable for travel.
It does not support bar exercises
It does not support abs exercises.
This solution has similar drawbacks as outlined for U.S. Pat. No. 6,245,001 above, but especially for the drawbacks of not folding up for travel, not being designed for use of multiple bands for increased resistance and not being designed to exercise all body parts with resistance bands.
This solution has the following drawbacks: It is not compact nor does is fold up for easy storage or make it portable for stowing in an overhead bin of a commercial airplane.
It has only a single horizontal design for resistance bands to feed through under base of top of the device which requires dual use for bands and does not offer single free range of motion.
It is not designed for multiple bands for increased resistance.
It cannot use resistance bands for all body parts due to design limitations.
While these patents and other previous methods have attempted to solve the above mentioned problems, none have addressed being dimensioned for a carryon for air travel, as well as being operable for exercising all parts of the body.
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[0059] Before explaining the disclosed embodiment of the present invention in detail it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of the particular arrangement shown since the invention is capable of other embodiments. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation.
[0060] With reference now to the drawings, a portable exercise device embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention will be described.
[0061] Referring now to FIG. 1, the present invention is shown in its closed state. The present invention is comprised of base 2, which is in two parts, a top part and a bottom part that are hinged together by hinge assembly 16. Grip pad 1 is disposed on the top side as well as the bottom side. Four of recessed attachment point 17 are disposed on the top side as well as bottom side. Rope handle 3 is securely attached through two holes on the left side of the top part.
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A portable exercise device, a method of making the device, and a method of exercising using the device are disclosed. The device has a generally rectangular, box-like main body in two portions, hinged together for opening and closing and having a storage area within. Recessed areas operable for attaching suitably equipped resistance tubing are disposed in an array that enables a variety of exercises.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to the field of exercise equipment. In particular, the present invention relates to a portable exercise device using tubular stretch bands and other exercise accessories. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] While individuals know that they should exercise, the number of overweight individuals continues to grow at an alarming rate. Two factors are blocking out the time to go to a gym when not traveling and the inconvenience of working out when traveling. [0003] Currently, a large variety of exercise equipment is available. This equipment ranges from simple steps, mats and free weights, to large and complex machinery that may be computer controlled, such as treadmills, rowing and stepping machines. Most individuals are limited in the number and type of exercise devices they may own, generally as a result of the cost of such equipment and the space necessary to store and use the equipment. Even gyms must be conscious of the spa...
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CPCA63B2071/027A63B2208/0204A63B2208/0223A63B2210/50A63B21/00065A63B21/0442A63B21/0552A63B21/0557A63B23/0458
InventorDACHRAOUI, MONCEFDACHRAOUI, CHRISTINE
OwnerDACHRAOUI MONCEF