Fitness equipment cover

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.

Description

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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Benefits of technology

[0011]The cover may be constructed from absorbent material such as cotton, cotton and synthetic blends, synthetic materials, velour, micro-fiber, terry cloth, silk, or any other lightweight material. Additionally, materials allowing for quick evaporation may be incorporated to improve user comfort and hasten drying time of perspiration-soaked covers. Because the cover is intended for frequent use, the material should be machine washable and resistant to daily wear. The material should not incorporate dyes that bleed or run, allowing the user to conveniently machine-wash the cover with other items.

Problems solved by technology

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 user is engaged in exercise.

Because a user engaged in exercise is often performing high impact movements, bouncing or vibration of fitness equipment is common and slippage of covers or towels onto a floor is a common occurrence.

Debris and germs from a floor may be collected onto a dropped towel, creating additional exposure to germs and debris to the user.

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