U.S. patent application number 10/960187 was filed with the patent office on 2006-04-13 for multi purpose exercise support device.
Invention is credited to Vern L. Ader.
Application Number | 20060079378 10/960187 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36146082 |
Filed Date | 2006-04-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060079378 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ader; Vern L. |
April 13, 2006 |
Multi purpose exercise support device
Abstract
A self supporting alignment and stability system for rebounders
and a support structure for attaching a exercise jump seat device
which allows a vertical means of movement through a spring seat
apparatus that is attached to the side bars of the exercise support
device. The structure includes a three sided foldable frame with
four adjustable legs and clamps that attach to the rebounder for
further stability and safety. The two side frames are identical U
shaped structures, each with two side bars. The front frame has
four cross bars with two sets of tube ends for the two side frame
legs that permit folding the structure flat for shipping and
storage. The portable exercise apparatus has four sets of hanger
spring means, that are attached to the top side bars of the
exercise support device, and seat frame structure, permiting a
vertical means of movement. The exercise support device has a
removeable front bar when used with the portable exercise
device.
Inventors: |
Ader; Vern L.; (Mosinee,
WI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Vern L. Ader
2988 Gruenwald Road
Mosinee
WI
54455
US
|
Family ID: |
36146082 |
Appl. No.: |
10/960187 |
Filed: |
October 7, 2004 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/26 ;
482/142 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2023/006 20130101;
A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 5/16 20130101; A61H 2203/0431 20130101;
A63B 71/0009 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/026 ;
482/142 |
International
Class: |
A63B 5/16 20060101
A63B005/16; A63B 26/00 20060101 A63B026/00 |
Claims
1. A multi purpose exercise support device comprising the improved
processes of: providing a support stability structure for
rebounders, a support structure for attaching a portable exercise
apparatus for vertical means of movement through a hanger spring
and seat assembly attached to the side bars of the support
stability structure; wherein the exercise support device structure
includes a three sided foldable frame with four adjustable legs,
the U-shaped side frames have top and lower cross bars, the front
frame has cross bars with tube ends for the front two side frame
legs that permit folding the support frame, and wherein the
portable exercise apparatus comprises a hanger end engaging a tube
with two slots, a lower tube engaging a seat frame attachment
device, and wherein the seat attaches to a seat frame structure
that interconnects the lower tube end fixture, and wherein the
spring means attaches to the upper and lower tube fixtures, and
wherein the exercise support device when used with the portable
exercise apparatus has a removeable front bar, and wherein the
exercise support device has four attachable leg clamps that provide
stability between the exercise support device and rebounder
apparatus. whereby a person of any age or physical condition can
conveniently reap the benefits of rebounding or vertical
movement.
2. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
provides means for safety, alignment and stability to the
rebounder.
3. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
is attached to the rebounder by portable clamps that attach to the
support frame legs and interconnect under the rebounder frame.
4. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
provides means for pushing or pulling upwardly or downwardly with
the upper and lower body to create resistance exercise and spinal
stretching.
5. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
creates enhanced aerobic exercise while rebounding.
6. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
side support frames fold flat against the front frame.
7. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
legs are adjustable for individual heights for rebounding and using
the portable exercise apparatus.
8. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
structure has compound angles that provide stability at the base
and correct user width at the top.
9. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support device
including rebounding provides a means for aerobic exercise plus
strength training with compound exercises of multiple muscle
groups.
10. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support
device including rebounding provides a means for increaseing lymph
flow.
11. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support
device including rebounding provides means for stimulating bone
mass growth.
12. The process in claim 1, wherein the said exercise support
device provides a means for releasing back tension and spinal
column stretching.
13. The process in claim 1, wherein the exercise support device
provides a means for balance and strength development by varying
the amount of pulling and pushing from support to total body
weight.
14. The process in claim 1, wherein the said portable exercise
apparatus attaches to the exercise support device for providing a
vertical means of movement comprising a spring hanger assembly with
top spring hanger connected to spring hanger tubes, bottom spring
hanger seat frame connector, and a seat frame assembly including
frame and seat, including front and rear springs interconnecting
the upper and lower assemblies.
15. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise
apparatus including safety bellows sleeve enveloping each spring
interconnects to the upper and lower tube ends.
16. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise
apparatus upper tube contains a slot for adjusting the seat height
within the exercise support device.
17. The process in claim 14, wherein the said portable exercise
apparatus upper tube contains a second slot for adjusting a safety
device running through each spring connecting to the lower tube
end.
18. The process in claim 14, wherein the said exercise support
device utilized with the portable exercise apparatus comprises a
front three position cross bar for forward upper body resistance
exercises.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates to the field of health and fitness
through exercise, specifically and first to an improved mechanism
for use with rebound exercise to provide stability, alignment and
safety while rebounding: and second to provide a seated exercise
system for vertical movement for persons unable to rebound with the
rebound stability system.
[0003] 2. Description of Prior Art
[0004] The prior art has various devices for rebounding. Rebounders
are normally used in a stand alone mode. Rebounding is recognized
as one of the best total exercise systems known to man. This is
great for persons who are young, coordinated and in good health.
The problem arises for seniors, overweight and obese, physically
handicapped and persons with various health problems and
conditions. These persons must have stability, alignment and safety
while rebounding and exercising. The prior art lists various
support mechanisms for rebounding which only partially address the
stability, alignment and safety problem. Most are permanently
attached to the rebounder and are not portable, while others don't
provide an upper body structure for support and alignment. U.S.
Pat. No. 6,652,419 to Rota provides similar benefits with a
different device. None of the prior art devices provide a total
whole body exercise system that provides aerobic plus strength
training while simultaneously providing the user stability,
alignment and safety. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,704,882 and 5,876,311 to
Coates, addresses the sit and bounce exercise for persons unable to
rebound. Although the Coates device works well for non rebounders
it is a permanent structure without a front exercise bar.
Objects and Advantages
[0005] Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present
invention are: [0006] (a) To provide a rebound stability system,
for persons unable to use regular rebounders, that provides
stability, alignment and safety [0007] (b) To provide a rebound
stability system that is portable, convenient, affordable and that
can be used in the comfort of one's home. [0008] (c) To provide a
rebound stability system that provides a total body exercise that
simultaneously includes aerobic plus strength training with
compound exercises of multiple muscle groups. [0009] (d) To provide
a rebound stability system that provides a means for releaseing
back tension and that provides spinal stretching. [0010] (e) To
provide a rebound stability system that provides balance and
strength development by pulling and pushing on the upper and lower
bars of the exercise support device. The degree of resistance can
vary by pulling and pushing with a small amount or with all of the
user's weight. [0011] (f) To provide a rebound stability system
that provides the following additional benefits:
[0012] Exercise with minimum trauma to the musculoskeletal
system
[0013] Resistance training for the entire body to stimulatse bone
mass which prevents osteoporosis
[0014] Increase lymph flow several times which removes toxic waste
& trapped blood proteins [0015] (g) To provide a vertical jump
seat apparatus, to simulate rebounding and its benefits for persons
who are unable to rebound because of physical problems.
[0016] Further objects and advantages of my invention will become
apparent from a consideraton of the drawings and ensuing
description.
DRAWING FIGURES
[0017] In Drawings:
[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the multipe purpose exercise
device embodying the invention;
[0019] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clamps that connect the
exercise support device to the rebounder.
[0020] FIG. 3 is a front open view of the multiple purpose exercise
support device.
[0021] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the mutiple purpose exercise
device with attached portable exercise apparatus.
[0022] FIG. 5 is a front view of the hanger spring assembley that
connects the portable exercise apparatus to the multi purpose
exercise device.
[0023] FIG. 6 is a top view of the seat assembly for the portable
exercise apparatus.
[0024] FIG. 7 is a side view of the seat that attaches to the seat
assembley for the portable exercise apparatus.
[0025] FIG. 8 is a front view of the front cross bar that attaches
to the multi purpose exercise devise, when the front cross bar is
used with the portable exercise apparatus.
DESCRIPTION--FIGS. 1 TO 8
[0026] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a typical embodiment of
the exerecise support device part 10 of the present invention when
used with a rebounder part 42. The two side support frames part 12
are U shaped with legs that taper out toward the bottom and are
narrower at the top to provide stability at the base and the
correct user width at the top. The support frame cross bars part 14
and the support frame lower cross bars part 16 are fastensed to the
the support frame part 12. The front frame top bar parts, 18, 18''
are fastened to front frame top hinge tubes part 22. The front
frame lower cross bar parts 20 and 20' are connected to the front
frame lower hinge tubes part 24. Parts 18, 18', 20, and 20' are
each progressly longer to provide the front taper for stability and
correct width for user comfort. The adjustable legs part 26 have
leg caps part 28 and trim bushings part 32. The stop clips part 30
hold the front frame top hinge tubes part 22 and the front frame
lower hinge tubes part 24 in place.
[0027] FIG. 2 shows the clamps part 34 that are fastsened to the
adjustable legs part 26. The clamp sides part 36 is connected with
a rivet part 40 and the clamps are tightened with the clamping knob
with stud part 38.
[0028] FIG. 3 shows the exercise support device in an opened up
front view.
[0029] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the portable exercise
apparatus part 10' mounted in the exercise support device part
10.
[0030] FIG. 5 shows a front cross section view of the spring hanger
assembly part 60. The top spring hanger part 62 is attached to the
support frame top cross bars 14 and held in place by the clamping
knob with stud part 76. The top spring hanger tube part 64 is
fastened to the top spring hanger part 62. The top spring hanger
tube part 64 has a spring hanger chaim adjustment slot part 80 that
receives the spring hanger chain part 70 that is connected to the
springs part 68 The safety chain slot part 78 that receives the
safety chain part 72. The bottom spring hanger seat frame connector
part 66 connects to the springs part 68. The spring protective
cover part 74 is fastened to the top spring hanger tube part 64 and
the bottom spring hanger seat frame connector part 66.
[0031] FIG. 6 shows the the seat f lame assembly part 52 with the
seat frame part 54 and the seat frame cross connector part 56.
[0032] FIG. 7 shows the folding seat part 58.
[0033] FIG. 8 shows the front cross bar part 82 with front cross
bar locking knobs part 84 that is connected to the open end of the
support frame part 12
[0034] Although the discription above contains many specifications,
these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
invention, but as merely providing illustrations of some of the
presently preferred embodiments of this invention. For example the
exercise support device clamps can take many forms and still
accomplish the same purpose of securing the exercise support device
to the rebounder for safety.
[0035] Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the
appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than the
example given.
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