Fitness equipment cover

a technology for fitness equipment and equipment covers, applied in the field of special fitness equipment covers, can solve problems such as unspecialized towels and equipment covers, unsanitary conditions, and unpleasant odors, and achieve the effects of reducing the number of complaints, reducing and improving the quality of medical car

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-03
JACKSON INGRID
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Perspiration frequently comes into contact with fitness equipment, leaving unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions.
Prior art exercise towels and equipment covers are not specialized for use on exercise equipment and usually consist of hand or bath towels.
Such prior art towels are problematic because they often slide or fall from equipment while a use

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[0009]FIG. 1 shows a view of the present invention in use with a piece of fitness equipment 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cover 2 possesses an elongated, generally rectangular shape. The elongated configuration allows for optimal coverage of exercise equipment incorporating rectangular shaped back rests 3 or benches.

[0010]Many varieties of fitness equipment incorporate padded, planar components intended for use either as benches 4 when positioned horizontally or as backrests 3 when positioned vertically. The user either straddles his legs or rests his back and head on such planar components. Because multiple users often use the planar components in this manner, the components can impart bad odors or be dampened with perspiration. Such conditions can be unpleasant and unsanitary. The present invention provides a convenient means for protecting users from close contact with the perspiration and oils of others. Because individuals can produce excessive sw...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a fitness equipment cover for attachment to fitness equipment comprising an elongated, planar piece of material and a hood on at least one end of the cover for attachment to a piece of fitness equipment.

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1. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a specialized fitness equipment cover intended to improve hygiene and protect users while engaged in exercise using fitness equipment such as weight benches, treadmills, or other exercise devices requiring close proximity or physical contact by a user. The present invention is especially convenient for use in public exercise facilities, where multiple users may use a single piece of fitness equipment.[0002]Users of fitness equipment typically perspire large volumes of fluid. Perspiration frequently comes into contact with fitness equipment, leaving unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions. In public settings, the continual use of fitness equipment by multiple users often necessitates the use of towels or covers to either wipe down equipment from perspiration left by others or to contain a user's own perspiration.[0003]Prior art exercise towels and equipment covers are not specialized for use on exercise equipment and...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/00A47C31/00A47C27/00
CPCA47C9/002A63B21/078A47C31/11
Inventor JACKSON, INGRID
Owner JACKSON INGRID
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