U.S. patent application number 10/385971 was filed with the patent office on 2004-04-22 for ab crunch machine.
Invention is credited to Langhart, Christopher, Myles, Tyrone Andree SR., Upshur-Myles, Chantel Caprice.
Application Number | 20040077468 10/385971 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 32095777 |
Filed Date | 2004-04-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040077468 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Myles, Tyrone Andree SR. ;
et al. |
April 22, 2004 |
AB crunch machine
Abstract
The present invention consists of a flat, rectangular metal
frame that would measure approximately 5 feet long. The front of
the frame would be fitted with a pair of handles or handgrips that
would be connected on top of the padded elbow. The padded elbow and
knee rests would roll back and forth along the frame. The knee rest
would include a variable resistance mechanism that could be
adjusted to make it harder to move the knee rest. The user would
place the machine on the floor, kneel down on the knee rest, lean
forward on their elbows and hold the handgrips with their elbows on
the elbow rest, and exercise by using his abdominal muscles to move
the elbow and knee rests back and forth along the frame. As the
user pulls the knee rest up toward the handgrips, his abdominal
muscles would contract and receive a good workout.
Inventors: |
Myles, Tyrone Andree SR.;
(Laurel, MD) ; Upshur-Myles, Chantel Caprice;
(Laurel, MD) ; Langhart, Christopher; (New Hope,
PA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Tyrone A. Myles
7609 Lotus Court
Laurel
MD
20707
US
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Family ID: |
32095777 |
Appl. No.: |
10/385971 |
Filed: |
June 4, 2003 |
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60362893 |
Mar 11, 2002 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/140 ;
482/132 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2208/0219 20130101;
A63B 23/0233 20130101; A63B 22/203 20130101; A63B 23/0222
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/140 ;
482/132 |
International
Class: |
A63B 021/00; A63B
026/00 |
Claims
We, Tyrone Adree Myles, Sr. and Chantel Caprice Upshur-Myles,
claim:
1. The "AB Cruncher Machine" is used solely for exercise purposes.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This section is Not Applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] This section is Not Applicable.
REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM
LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX
[0003] This section is Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates generally to exercise
machines, more particularly, to exercise machines adapted for
utilization for abdominal and upper and lower back exercises, as
well as, for strength exercises against the body weight of the
user.
[0005] A variety of exercise machines have been developed for
exercising particular muscles of the human body, and the popularity
of exercise apparatuses has increased in light of the recognition
of the significant benefits that can result from exercising muscles
of the human body. Of the exercise machines that have been
developed, a number of them are adapted for exercising the muscles
of the abdomen in what is commonly referred to as a "sit-up"
exercise. Such exercise machines have typically permitted various
types of abdominal flexion exercises requiring a user's upper torso
to flex in a curling and uncurling manner for particular exercise
of abdominal muscles. Other exercise machines that have been
developed utilize a user's own body weight at least as a part of
the load weight and/or resistance of the machine during performance
of a variety of strength exercises. Unfortunately, exercise
machines adapted for abdominal exercise typically do not also
provide for strength exercises.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 5,779,607 to Harris--Abdominal Exercise
Machine Adapted For Strength Exercises, a novel abdominal exercise
machine is provided which is adaptable for a variety of strength
exercises utilizing at least some of the weight of a user for
resistance. The exercise machine includes a first frame having
laterally spaced and parallel side arms adapted for at least
partially receiving a user in a supine position there between for
abdominal exercise. A second frame is pivotally attached to one
side of the first frame and includes a support member of at least
partially supporting a user's weight thereon during utilization of
the exercise, the support member can support a user's head thereon.
When utilized for a variety of strength exercises, the weight of a
user thereon wherein the user can stand, sit, or kneel on the
support member. The amount of resistance encountered during
strength exercises can be selectively adjusted. The exercise
machine additionally includes a handlebar pivotally attached to the
same side of the first frame as the second frame but on an opposite
end of the first frame from the location of attachment of the
second frame to the first frame.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 4,198,044 to Holappa--Exercise Board, an
exercise board of generally rectangular form adapted to support the
body of a person thereon characterized in that the sides and ends
of the board have a plurality of laterally projecting eye bolts
there along and in that the leg end of the board has a
longitudinally extending ladder-like slot between the person's
legs, the eye bolts and rungs of the slots being selectively
engaged by hooks at the ends of flexible elastically stretchable
belts for embracing selected portions of the body for exercising
the muscles of the legs, groin, abdomen, back, arms, shoulders,
neck and including torso or trunk twisting exercises. The exercise
board herein is further characterized in that the head end has an
extension there from which provides a cross bar longitudinally
spaced from and laterally offset from the head end of the board to
provide a handgrip for performing body-stretching exercises.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 3,947,023 to Martin--Exercise Board, a
torso-centric exercise board consisting of a padded rectangular
board with a padded headrest and a removable crossbar in two
pieces, extending beyond the borders of the board, which crossbar
is assembled by inserting one piece into a metal casing which
encloses the other piece and bolting the assembled crossbar into a
recessed cut in the board. In the extremities of the crossbar on
each side in a series of orifices, symmetrical and equidistant, for
the adjustment of a pair of handgrips, which consist of a post on a
platen base, which base, when the posts or handgrips are adjusted
in the orifices, supports the crossbar above the floor. The board
is provided with a handle for carrying and straps on the back for
storage of the crossbars and the handgrips. The whole is of such
mechanical simplicity as to avoid the problems of malfunction
common in more complex mechanical devices and to make for greater
economy of manufacture, without sacrificing any features necessary
to its purpose which is to provide the gymnast with a necessary
means of support while performing exercises which reduce the
abdomen, waist and hips, strengthen the muscles of the back and
abdomen and improve the circulation of blood and lymph through the
body.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The present invention is an exercise machine that would
provide a fitness enthusiast with a safe, effective way to tone and
strengthen his or her abdominal and back muscles while utilizing
their own body weight to strengthen their muscles. Harris' U.S.
Pat. No. 5,779,607 machine only exercises the upper and middle
abdominal muscles. If the user suffers with low back problems, he
would be unable to use this machine comfortably. Holappa' U.S. Pat.
No. 4,198,044 machine where the user has to lie flat on the on
their back and use resistance to complete leg raises exercises to
work the abdominal muscles. Once again, if the user has low-back
problems, he would not be able to comfortably use this machine
either. Martin' U.S. Pat. No. 3,947,023 machine is another product
where the user is lying flat on their back and while rotating your
hips from side to side to exercise your abdominal (and waistline)
muscles. Yet again, a position that is not comfortable for the user
with low back problems.
[0010] The present invention is designed for any user types, and
more specifically it addresses the user with low back problems. The
user is not lying on their back to exercise their abdominal muscles
and the present invention works to strengthen the upper and low
back muscles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] Drawing sheet 1 consists of Figure A, Figure B, and Figure
C, which are provided as visual aids to show how the user would use
the machine. Figure A is the skeleton side view of the machine.
Figure B is the user in the elongated full body stretch. Figure C
is the user in the contraction position with no pressure on the
back.
[0012] Drawing sheet 2 consists of Figure D and Figure E, which are
provided as views while standing in front of the machine; and
Figure F is a skeleton view of the invention while standing over
it. Figure D is the skeleton view and Figure E allows viewers to
see the user using the machine from the frontal view. Figure F
allows you to view the coiled and wire mechanisms, wheels, frame
and pulley system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] The present invention consists of a flat, rectangular metal
frame that would measure approximately 5 feet long. The front of
the frame would be fitted with a pair of handles or handgrips that
would be mounted on the on top of the upper padded elbow rest. The
back of the frame would be fitted with a padded knee rest that
would roll back and forth along the frame. The knee rest would
include a variable resistance mechanism that could be adjusted to
make it harder to move the knee rest. The machine could also be
offered in a deluxe model that would include a timer, pulse rate
monitor, and adjustable handgrips, and locking devices to the lock
either the upper or lower part padded rests, while independently
working the unlocked portion for a more isolated/concentrated
abdominal and back workout. The user would place the machine on the
floor, kneel down on the knee rest, lean forward on their elbows
and hold the handgrips, and exercise by using his abdominal muscles
to move the knee rest back and forth along the frame. As the user
pulls the elbow and knee rests together toward the each other, his
abdominal muscles would contract and flex to receive a good
workout. The upper abdominals would be isolated at the start of
each repetition and the lower abdominals would be isolated, as the
user's knees get closer to his hands. Conversely, the focus would
shift from the user's lower abdominals to his upper abdominals as
he pushes the knee rests back away from his hands. The movement
would also strengthen the user's upper and lower back.
[0014] The frame for the present invention could be produced from
extruded steel channel stock. The handles could be produced from
short lengths of steel rod stock or tubing, and each handle could
be covered by a rubber or foam handgrips to increase the user's
comfort. The elbow and knee rests could have plywood or plastic
frame that would be covered by a foam pad that would be encased in
vinyl. The elbow and knee rests would be mounted on small wheels
that would fit inside the channel stock of the frame. For the
deluxe model, the timer/pulse rate monitor would be produced from
standard components, and the display could be mounted at the front
of the frame so that it would be easy for the user to view his
progress as he exercises. The present invention could also be
offered in a super deluxe model to include an adjustable sliding
bar to accommodate a taller user and inclination features to raise
the front and rear independently for increased resistance for
greater strength building. The deluxe model could also be produced
from stronger, higher quality components so that it operates
smoother and lasts longer.
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