U.S. patent application number 10/757037 was filed with the patent office on 2004-07-29 for cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines.
Invention is credited to Cervantes Gallego, Maria Isabel.
Application Number | 20040147381 10/757037 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 8498441 |
Filed Date | 2004-07-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040147381 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cervantes Gallego, Maria
Isabel |
July 29, 2004 |
Cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines
Abstract
The invention relates to a cover for back supports, seats and
support surfaces of sports appliances. The inventive cover
comprises a body (1) consisting mainly of layers of absorbent
cellulose material (2) having a lower impermeable surface (6)
which, is in contact with the back support (5) of the appliance.
Moreover, said cover (1) comprises several lower elastic strips or
bands (3), one of which is provided with a strap (8), which is
connected to one of the ends of the cover (1). The cover can also
comprise other transverse elastic bands (7), which can be used to
connect or hook several adjustable elements (4) to the back support
(5). Said elements (4) are adjusted using the lower part thereof so
that the cover is fixed in position on the back support.
Inventors: |
Cervantes Gallego, Maria
Isabel; (Estepona-Malaga, ES) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Jesus Sanchelima, Esq.
Sanchelima and Associates, P.A.
235 S.W. Le Jeune Rd.
Miami
FL
33134
US
|
Family ID: |
8498441 |
Appl. No.: |
10/757037 |
Filed: |
January 14, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/142 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 31/113
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/142 |
International
Class: |
A63B 026/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 18, 2001 |
ES |
P200101686 |
Claims
1. A cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines, used
as a protector for machines in gymnasiums and the like, improving
the typical towels placed for preventing the sweat from reaching
the surface of the bench or back (5), characterized in that this
cover is formed by a cover body (1), formed by several areas
composed of cellulose layers (2), several transversal elastic bands
(7), several adjustable bands (4) for coupling or fixing to the
back (5) which are adjusted to the back by its corners, keeping it
in a fixed position on the back, the lower part of the cover
incorporating an impermeable layer (6), having several lower
transversal elastic strips (3) and another longitudinal strip (8)
which are passed under the back for its fixing independently from
the other coupling means of the cover (1).
2. A cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines
according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic bands (7)
are transversally arranged on the cover body (1), such that they
permit significantly varying the length of the cover in a resilient
manner, such that it is capable of adapting to different sized
benches or backs (5).
3. A cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines
according to claim 1, characterized in that the cellulose layers
(2) are internally provided with beads of gel absorbing the user's
sweat.
4. A cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise machines
according to claim 1, characterized in that the elastic strip (8)
is longitudinally placed between one of the transversal strips (3)
and one of the ends of the cover (1) suitable for coupling to the
corresponding end of the back (5).
Description
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present cover for backs, seats and supports of exercise
machines object of the present invention consists of a body
essentially formed by a more or less thick fabric with an
impermeable side preferably of plastic, and the other side is a
cellulose layer with sweat absorbent beads of get, having diagonal
bands of resilient material which stretch and permit being adapted
to different shapes and sizes of the supports, furthermore they
have elastic in the corners of the cover so as to be adjusted to
the corners of the back where the user leans his/her back.
[0002] This invention has an application within, the textile
industry as well as in that related with apparatuses for physical
exercise and, definitively, where it is necessary to prevent
contact of sweat with the sport material, which is common for
all.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In the sports sector and more specifically in the world of
physical fitness to date, there are rooms with bodybuilding and
cardiovascular machines, centers in which it is obligatory to use
towels on the seats of each one of the apparatuses for the purpose
of providing a hygienic use. At these moments the users use all
types of towels and different sizes, providing a series of
drawbacks:
[0004] Towels are not impermeable, sweat therefore passes through
and remains impregnated on the support.
[0005] Towels have no systems to be fixed to the seat, they
therefore usually fall to the ground or move, thus permitting
contact of the users with the seats or supports.
[0006] Gymnasiums spend a lot of money on machines, but when
concerning one of these, rooms used by the users, it is advisable
for all the machines to be full of towels of different colors,
prints, beach towels, small towels, big towels, etc., definitively
that all efforts in image are damaged by this variety.
[0007] The clients are obliged to take a towel for the shower and
another-none for the machines, two towels as a minimum, which they
later have to wash.
[0008] Therefore, the use of towels as a protection element from
the sweat of the seats and supports of machines in gymnasiums,
rehabilitation centers and the like does not solve the existing
drawback, additionally being an antiaesthetic product providing a
greater maintenance, need since, as towels do not completely cover
the surface of the backs, seats or supports, the upholstery of the
machines is worn more quickly. On the other hand, once a towel is
placed for use, it becomes soaked in sweat, especially in months of
heat, on many occasions more than one towel for this use is thereby
required.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] The cover for backs, seats and supports for exercise
machines object of the present invention intends to prevent or
lessen all these drawbacks, to do so it is based on a body composed
of an absorbent material on one side, based on layers of cellulose
inside of which there are beads of gel absorbing the moisture, as
well as having on the other side an impermeable surface preventing
the moisture from passing in both directions.
[0010] At the same time, this body houses one ore several
transversally elastic bands permitting this cover from adapting to
different sizes, depending on the dimensions of the support or seat
of the machine, therefore a same cover can be used for several
different sized machines by only stretching these elastic bands
until reaching the size, within some limits.
[0011] For the purpose of facilitating the coupling of this cover
to the back or seat of the machine, several also elastic corners
are placed for coupling to the corners of the backs, perfectly
adjusting preventing movement of the cover on the back or seat, as
well as falls, shifting, etc.
[0012] Therefore, this cover mainly ensures against the absorption
of sweat or moisture generated while exercising, on one hand
preventing contact between the user's sweat and the back of the
machine as a result of the impermeable contact surface between the
cover and back, in addition to the cover body being of beads of
gel, they absorb all the moisture, preventing its passing through
towards the back.
[0013] On the other hand, they keep the contact surface with the
user dry, its use is thereby not uncomfortable like the towels,
since once these are soaked, they wet the user as well as the
back.
[0014] Furthermore, this machine cover is a low cost accessory, but
enough to imply a business, at the same time providing an image of
uniformity and cleanliness since advertising or logotypes, prints,
etc., can be placed providing the establishment with uniformity,
effectively protecting the machines against the sweat of the users;
and lastly, it also implies one less concern for the users of these
facilities, as they can forget at least one towel and save in
washing and transport thereof.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] To complement the description being made and for the purpose
of helping to better understand the features of the invention, a
drawing accompanies the present specification as an integral part
thereof, which, with an illustrative and non-limiting character,
shows the following:
[0016] FIG. 1 shows a schematic upper side perspective view of a
cover object of the present invention applied to a back of a
physical, exercise machine.
PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0017] As can be seen in the attached figure, a cover body (1) is
first distinguished, formed by areas composed of cellulose layers
(2), several lower resilient bands (3) and other transversal, (7)
ones, adjustable bands (4) for coupling to the back (5), the lower
part of the cover incorporating an impermeable layer (6). Also, and
for the purpose of greatly facilitating the adjustment and fixing
to the seat (5), there are elastic strips (8) one the cover which,
starting from one of the lower strips, it is fixed to one of the
ends of the cover, being made to pass under the back for the
coupling thereof.
[0018] The cellulose bodies (2) are internally provided with beads
of gel absorbing the user's sweat, this area will therefore be
placed facing up, in direct contact with the user or athlete. The
cellulose bodies work like a baby's diaper, collecting the moisture
of the surface and it is retained by the beads of gel inside, the
contact surface remaining dry, favoring its daily use for more time
in better conditions than a cloth towel.
[0019] The lower part of this body is made impermeable by an
impermeable surface (6) layer, such as plastic or any other
material preventing direct contact of the moisture retained inside
with the bench or back (5), eliminating the risk that it becomes
cut and deteriorates, helping to maintain a good image of the
facilities.
[0020] On the other hand, the elastic bands (7) are preferably
arranged transversal to the cover body (1), such that it permits
significantly varying the length of the cover, such that it is
capable of adapting to benches or backs (5) of different sizes, as
well as seats of exercise machines, favoring product
standardization, economizing costs, at the same time that the same
cover can be used for several different backs, the necessary stock
being reduced to a minimum.
[0021] The lower strips (3) are also of elastic material, similar
to rubber, such that it permits the cover to couple to the back by
its lower part. In order to allow this coupling to be carried out
more effectively, a span of elastic strip (8) is arranged which,
starting from one of the lower strips (3), finishes off on one of
the ends of the cover (1), securing the fixing of the cover on the
corresponding end of the bench (5), which facilitates placement.
These strips (3, 8) can be joined to the cover by any known method,
such as sewed, stapled, clipped on, etc.
[0022] In turn, the body (1) also includes several adjustable bands
or cases (4) placed towards the ends of the cover, they are either
rectangular or the like, or by means of another fixing method when
the cover is of more sinuous shapes, such as circular, elliptical,
etc., such as tapes or the like, although strips or bands
adjustable to the lower part of the back (5) will preferably be
used, such as the corner of a sheet, which is adjusted to the
respective corner of the back (5) such that it can be easily placed
and removed, preventing this-cover from moving.
[0023] Its application is quite simple, for this, a cover (1) is
used which best adjusts to the dimensions of the back or seat (5),
it is unfolded on the surface, with the impermeable side (6)
towards the seat or back (5), stretching the corners of the cover
until it reaches the respective corners of the back; in this
position, the transversal elastic strips (3) are passed under the
cover, in addition to the longitudinal strip (8) being coupled to
the corresponding end of the seat (5), it being possible to stretch
the end of the opposite corner to adjust it, for this purpose, the
transversal elastic bands (7) slightly give way, according to the
direction of the arrows, until the adjustable band (4) can be
adjusted on the corners of the back, being perfectly adjusted to
the bench or back (5).
[0024] These elastic strips (3, 8) can be used, implying an
additional practical, comfortable and economic fixing means of the
cover, such that they function independently from the adjustable
means (4).
[0025] In this position, the user can lean the back on this side of
the cover (1) based on cellulose layers, such that as sweat is
generated, it is absorbed by the cellulose layers between which
there are beads of gel soaking up the moisture, its surface
remaining dry.
[0026] When its use has ended, it is enough to release the elastic
fixing means (4) from the corners of the bench or back (5) and pass
over the strips (3 and 8) of the lower part of the back, which, as
a result of the tension maintained by the transversal bands (7),
returns to its original position, arranged for a new use in the
case that, the moisture absorbed by the cellulose body (2) is not
excessive for use.
[0027] Within the same scope of application, this cover (5) can be
used as a pad on the ground, tatami, or other surface, on which
physical exercise can be carried out, also having the application
in gymnasiums and the like, where by simply extending it the
surface, the athlete lies on it, preventing direct contact with the
floor, it also has absorbent features.
[0028] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present
invention as well as an embodiment example, it is only necessary to
add that it is possible for changes in shape, materials and
arrangement can be made to its assembly and component parts as long
as said alterations do not substantially vary the features of the
invention which are claimed below.
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