U.S. patent application number 12/286273 was filed with the patent office on 2009-05-14 for personalized exercise mat.
Invention is credited to Joan Dorreene Sharp.
Application Number | 20090119836 12/286273 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40622304 |
Filed Date | 2009-05-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090119836 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sharp; Joan Dorreene |
May 14, 2009 |
Personalized exercise mat
Abstract
A personalized exercise mat includes a vibrantly adorned
rectangular-shaped mat, which is important for enhancing the
experience of yoga. The mat is produced from a durable material,
like neoprene foam. The may has indentions formed at each corner
thereof for providing a more aesthetically appealing mat than
conventional exercise mats. Each mat has inspirational surface
indicia imprinted thereon. The apparatus also includes a carrying
bad that is produced from terry cloth material and has a handle
attached thereto for storage and transport of the mat.
Inventors: |
Sharp; Joan Dorreene; (South
Gate, CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Joan Dorreene Sharp
13516 Paramount Blvd.
South Gate
CA
90280
US
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Family ID: |
40622304 |
Appl. No.: |
12/286273 |
Filed: |
September 30, 2008 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60997893 |
Oct 9, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/417 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/4037 20151001;
A63B 71/0622 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/417 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/06 20060101
A47G009/06 |
Claims
1. A personalized exercise mat for providing users with a
comfortable means of performing yoga exercise and the like while
being encouraged and reinforced to do so.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] I am claiming the benefit of the filing date of Provisional
Application 60/997,893 filed on Oct. 9, 2007.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not Applicable.
REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX
[0003] Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0004] 1. Technical Field
[0005] This invention relates to mats and, more particularly, to a
personalized exercise mat for providing users with a comfortable
means of performing yoga exercises and the like while being
encouraged and reinforced to do so.
[0006] 2. Prior Art
[0007] More and more Americans are becoming overweight and obese.
During the 1990's, the incidence of people who were either obese or
overweight increased regardless of age, education, race or gender.
The reason for the increase is two fold, lack of exercise and poor
diet. While leading more sedentary lives than ever. Americans are
also consuming more foods loaded with fat, calories and
cholesterol. Much of the increased weight is developed around the
stomach area and detracts from the physical appearance of
individuals but there is much more to worry about then how that fat
around the waist makes one look. Unlike fat around the hips, the
fat around and above the waist is the kind associated with an
increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and
some cancers.
[0008] In an attempt to reverse this trend many persons have
started an exercise regiment of some sort. Although running and
weightlifting is acceptable for some, there are those who just can
not endure such high-impact exercises for extended periods of time,
thus causing them to abandon their exercise regime. Yoga has become
a very suitable alternative for these people, by allowing them to
improve their breathing skills, core strength and general muscle
tone in a low-impact way. In yoga much time is spent on the floor
while contorting into desired shapes. In order to do so
comfortably, yoga enthusiasts have taken to doing their seated,
supine and prone exercises on a mat. Many exercise facilities
provide mats for patrons, but these mats are rather dull in
appearance, which can detract from the overall yoga experience.
Furthermore, sharing such mats is not necessarily hygienic since
one can not be sure that the mat has been cleaned in between use by
two or more different persons.
[0009] Accordingly, a need remains for a personalized exercise mat
in order to overcome the above-noted shortcomings. The present
invention satisfies such a need by providing an apparatus that is
convenient and easy to use, is durable yet lightweight in design,
is versatile in its applications, and provides yoga enthusiasts
with a convenient means to practice their exercise on an accessory
that encourages, inspires, and fosters more inner peace. The
decorative qualities of the present invention not only expedite
acclimation to the practice, but also highly encourage
participation in some who may feel intimidated by yoga. Such
advantages added to the practice of yoga by the apparatus makes
this product quite popular with users who wish to improve both
their physical and spiritual wellbeing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
[0010] Page 1) To Inspire Peace, Love and Joy while doing yoga. To
create a sense of well being.
[0011] Page 2) Union with the body.
[0012] Page 3) Moon-Sun-Earth, a complete unity with nature.
[0013] Page 4) Depicting the different yoga moves OM sign in union
with the body.
[0014] Page 5) Inner Peace is the key to enlightenment and good
health.
[0015] Page 6) A bag to keep the yoga mat in 3o inches in length
and diameter, 8 inches with draw string and handle. Outside could
match mat design or could be plain in different colors.
[0016] Page 7) By eating healthy we are naturally healthier and
thinking healthy makes us make better choices about our health.
Being healthier we are happier and more energetic. When we see
things that remind us to do these things it is easier to stay on
tract.
[0017] Page 8) To say this over and over while doing our yoga
exercises helps us to stay calm and focused before and after our
exercise ritual, it also creates a sense of well being.
[0018] Page 9) I AM the I AM that I AM. We need to except ourselves
the way we are as wonderful human beings and that we are not
perfect.
[0019] Page 10) once again let peace, joy and love flow through our
entire body.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0020] The present invention will now be described more fully
hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which a
preferred embodiment of the invention is shown. This invention may,
however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be
construed as limited to the embodiment set forth herein. Rather,
this embodiment is provided so that this application will be
thorough and complete, and will fully convey the true scope of the
invention to those skilled in the art.
[0021] The apparatus of this invention is referred to generally in
the figures and is intended to provide a personalized exercise mat.
It should be understood that the apparatus may be used for comfort
during many different types of exercises and should not be limited
to only being used during yoga exercises.
[0022] Referring to the figures in general, the apparatus includes
a vibrantly adorned rectangular-shaped mat, which is important for
enhancing the experience of yoga. Of course, the mat may be
illustrated with a variety of inspirational words and Of course,
the mat may be illustrated with a variety of inspirational words
and phrases, as is obvious to a person of ordinary skill in the
art. The mat is produced from a durable material, like neoprene
foam. Such a mat measures 72'' in length, 30'' in width and 3/8''
in thickness, and has indentions formed at each corner of the mat,
which is important for providing a larger and more aesthetically
appealing mat that conventional exercise mats. Of course, the mats
could be offered in a wide variety of multicolored hues, as is
obvious to a person or ordinary skill in the art. Each mat has
inspirational surface indicia imprinted thereon. Some possible
examples of surface indicia include, but are not limited to,
illustrations of the various uses of chakras, the Ohm sign,
depictions of the different yoga exercises, and various
inspirational sayings, such as "Peace," "Love," and "I am the I am
that I am." The apparatus also includes a carrying bag that is
produces from terry cloth material and has a convenient handle
directly attached thereto, without the use of intervening elements,
which is essential for storage and transport of the mat.
[0023] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more
important features of the invention in order that the detailed
description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in
order that the present contribution to the art may be better
appreciated. There are additional features of the invention that
will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject
matter of the claims appended hereto.
[0024] It is noted the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to
enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public
generally, especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners
in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or
phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the
nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application,
which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting
as to the scope of the invention in any way.
[0025] While the invention has been described with respect to
certain specific embodiments, it will be appreciated that many
modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art
without departing from the spirit of the invention. It is intended,
therefore, by the appended claims to cover all such modifications
and changes as fall within the true spirit and scope of the
invention.
[0026] In particular, with respect to the above description, it is
to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the
parts of the present invention may include variations in size,
materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation. The
assembly and use of the present invention are deemed readily
apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art.
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