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Portable Workstation for Exercise Machine

a workstation and exercise technology, applied in the direction of gymnastic exercise, machine supports, furniture parts, etc., can solve the problems of limited footprint, many limitations of current workspaces, cost, weight, etc., and achieve the effect of limited footprin

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-03-20
MCCABE LAURIE
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Benefits of technology

The patent is for a portable workstation that can be used on an exercise machine. The workstation has a desktop that rests on top of the handlebar system of the machine. The desktop has support strap slots that can hold a support strap, which connects the desktop to the handlebar system. The workstation also has a support structure underneath the desktop that absorbs vibrations from the handlebar system. The workstation can also have a table top with support legs that fit into support leg slots on the desktop. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a portable workstation that can be easily attached to an exercise machine and provide a comfortable surface for users.

Problems solved by technology

However, current workspaces suffer from many limitations such as: cost, weight, limited footprint, problems with excessive vibrations and complexity, and the time required for installation.

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[0035]FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a treadmill 100. In one embodiment, the treadmill 100 comprises a walking surface 110, base arms 120, treadmill controls 130, and handlebars 140. The base arms 120 support the treadmill's control panel and display 130 and the handlebars 140. A user may hold onto or lean against the handlebars 140 while walking or running on the walking surface 110. In one embodiment, a portable workstation (not shown) may affix to the handlebars 140 as a means of providing a surface for a user to work or read. In other words, a user may place a book, magazine, laptop, or tablet on the portable desk. Throughout the specification, the term “handlebars” refers to any type of arm, brace or bar of an exercise machine whereby a user holds onto, leans against, or receives support while using the exercise machine. The term “handlebar system” refers to all of the handlebars of an exercise machine. As such, a handlebar system may comprise one or more handlebars.

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Abstract

A portable workstation for an exercise machine is described, the workstation comprising a desktop resting on a handlebar system of an exercise machine. The desktop comprises two or more pairs of support strap slots positioned over corresponding portions of the handlebar system. Each pair of the support strap slots are configured to receive a support strap which passes through each pair of support strap slots and around the corresponding portions of the handlebar system. The desktop comprises a support structure coupled underneath the desktop, wherein the support structure absorbs vibrations from the handlebar system and adjusts the height and angle of the desktop relative to the handlebar system. The portable workstation further comprises a pair of support brackets positioned at the back of the desktop, wherein the support brackets support a device above the desktop.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 701,586 filed 14 Sep. 2012, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 749,801 filed 7 Jan. 2013.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0002]A portable workstation for an exercise machine, comprising a desktop configured to rest of top of a handlebar system of an exercise machine. The desktop comprises a first pair of support strap slots positioned over a first portion of the handlebar system. The desktop further comprises a second pair of support strap slots positioned over a second portion of the handlebar system. The desktop further comprises a first support strap configured to pass through the first pair of support strap slots and couple the first portion of the handlebar system to the desktop and a second support strap configured to pass through the second pair of support strap slots and couple the second portion of the handlebar system to the desktop.[0003]In one embodiment, the portable workst...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B57/04A47B57/30A47B13/00
CPCA47B57/04A47B57/30A47B13/003A47B23/02A63B22/02A47B2220/06F16M11/046F16M11/10F16M13/022A63B22/0605A63B2071/0658A63B2225/687
Inventor MCCABE, LAURIE
Owner MCCABE LAURIE