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a technology of mats and legs, applied in the field of mats, can solve the problems of affecting our health, one leg of a client might be slightly longer than the other, and the majority of mats are difficult to transpor

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
GERE
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[0010]The mat as claimed and disclosed herein provides for an easily transportable, foldable m...

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It is not uncommon for chiropractors and yoga instructors to find that one leg of a client might be slightly longer than the other due to injuries, poor posture, or lack of exercise.
This adversely affects our health as one ...

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[0046]As shown in the mat 10, the affixing straps 28 are engaged with one another through tying corresponding affixing straps 28. However, in other embodiments, as described in detail below, the affixing straps 28 may be affixed to one another using other methods, such as placing Velcro on corresponding affixing straps 28, magnets, buttons, loops, or any other structure known to those skilled in the art.

[0047]With the carry straps 12a affixed to the strap loops 12b and the mat 10 folded into the transport position the mat 10 is compact and relatively easy to transport. Furthermore, this configuration of the mat 10 shows how the carry straps 12a and load-bearing strips 26 serve to reduce the load and wear on other portions of the mat 10, thereby extending the useful life of the mat 10. Certain additional items, such as a key ring, may also be hung from the strap loop 12b or carry strap 12a as long as such additional items do not overburden the relevant portions of the mat 10 with the...

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[0054]Next, the mat 10 is folded along the third fold line 16 as shown in FIG. 10. The mat 10 is then folded along the fourth fold line 17 as shown in FIG. 11, and subsequently along the fifth fold line 18 as shown in FIG. 12. The distances between the third, fourth, and fifth fold lines 16, 17, 18 will vary from one embodiment to the next, but are approximately equal to one-fourth the diameter of the mat 10 in the

[0055]After the mat 10 has been folded into the configuration shown in FIG. 12, the respective affixing straps 28 are positioned adjacent one other affixing strap 28 to form a pair thereof. The respective affixing straps 28 of each pair may then be joined to one another to secure the mat 10 in the transport position (shown in FIG. 12). As with the first embodiment of the mat 10, in the second embodiment the integrated pocket 24 is oriented so that it is accessible when the mat 10 is in the transport position.

[0056]When configured in the transport position, the second embod...

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Abstract

A foldable, portable exercise mat is disclosed. The mat is generally circular in shape when in the working position and is foldable to a generally rectangular shape when in the transport position. The exemplary embodiment of the mat includes a first side and a second side. The exemplary embodiment of the mat includes load-bearing strips strategically positioned on the first side to support the mat when it is in the transport position. Load-bearing strips may also be positioned around the perimeter of an integrated pocket to reduce the wear on the main body of the mat. Strap loops, gripping surfaces, affixing straps, and zippered pockets may also be affixed to either the first or second side. Carry straps may be engaged with strap loops to ease transportation of the mat. In a second embodiment of the mat, the mat may be folded into a backpack in the transport position.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the filing benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of provisional U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 124,718 filed on Apr. 17, 2008, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]A mat having a round shape and plurality of pockets is disclosed; more specifically, the mat is adapted for convenient use for yoga or other exercise as it may easily be modified from the working position to a folded transport position.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]No federal funds were used to develop or create the invention disclosed and described in the patent application.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0004]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0005]There are many kinds of yoga, as well as many reasons to practice yoga. In particular, yoga mats are preferably used in Hatha Yoga, which deals with keeping the physical body ...

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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/06
CPCA45C7/0095A45C9/00A63B2210/50A63B6/00A45C2007/0004
Inventor GERE, JULIE
Owner GERE
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