U.S. patent application number 13/374896 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-25 for abs device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Eric Carraway. Invention is credited to Eric Carraway.
Application Number | 20130190149 13/374896 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48797687 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130190149 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Carraway; Eric |
July 25, 2013 |
Abs Device
Abstract
The invention delivers a comfortable effective exercise
apparatus. Designed to engage sculpt and isolate upper/lower
abdominal muscles the devise operates as such; user adjust length
of forward/ rear T(respectively). Seat is adjusted to accommodate
user. Next, the cable system is adjusted to body length and
resistance is set using spring or rubber couplets. User mounts
apparatus feet under foot bar executing a sit-up using cables
creating resistance shifting body weight to engage various
abdominal muscles.
Inventors: |
Carraway; Eric; (Sandy
Springs, GA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Carraway; Eric |
Sandy Springs |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
48797687 |
Appl. No.: |
13/374896 |
Filed: |
January 23, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/140 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 23/02 20130101;
A63B 21/4043 20151001; A63B 2208/0233 20130101; A63B 21/0552
20130101; A63B 21/156 20130101; A63B 21/0557 20130101; A63B 21/153
20130101; A63B 21/4033 20151001; A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B
21/0428 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101; A63B 21/023 20130101;
A63B 21/151 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/140 |
International
Class: |
A63B 23/02 20060101
A63B023/02 |
Claims
1. I claim an exercise apparatus comprising a Free-floating,
no-back seat. This apparatus also comprising a cable system for
adding resistance to abdominal region, also a separate forward
cable and a separate rear cable for isolating the upper and lower
abdominals, respectively. By design I claim this seat targets the
abdominal region of a user engaging all abdominal muscles, core
muscles and the like, enabling and ensuring a concentrated workout
of and to the abdominal region of a user; (a) that by constructing
the seat with a no-back, angled pole and foot stop a user's
integrity of seat is assured the no-back and angled bar ensure the
concentric and eccentric contraction of the abdominal muscles as
well as core muscles. (b) also that by constructing a separate
forward cable and a separate rear cable the isolation of the upper
and lower abdominals, respectively, is achieved and the abdominal
muscles are strengthened with the resistance capacity of the
present invention. A user sits on the seat, reaches for the cable
(forward and rear) and makes necessary adjustments to apparatus
(height of seat and length of I beam rather forward and rear T's
joined). After the adjustments, a user, to engage the upper portion
of abdominal muscles utilizes the forward cable-sets resistance and
performs sit-ups on the apparatus likewise to engage the lower
abdominal muscles the rear cables are utilized in exercise.
2. I claim an exercise utility apparatus by construction and design
specifically Intentionally targeting, engage, condition and sculpt
the abdominal muscles of a user. The free-floating seat command the
engagement of all abdominal muscle, the entire muscle group(s) is
engage and is targeted and can be further targeted by use of
forward and/or rear cables and also by a sift in weight and/or
position on the seat. The motion of hip flexion is the articulation
resulting from sit-ups and the abdominal muscle group as well as
the muscle groups of the hip and upper leg or thigh is the muscles
involved and effected during use of Abs Device.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] The present field of invention concerns the Abs Device for
use in physical training, more particularly the conditioning,
strengthening and sculpting of the abdominal region of the human
body. This device provides a method of exercising the abdominal
muscles as well as methods to assist the exerciser in all abdominal
strengthening exercising and positioning by the use of an
adjustable platform, and an adjustable seat and cables. The cables
on this devise are also adjustable and will have a method of
increasing tension so as to provide various resistances for optimal
exercise conditioning.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The abdominal area of the human body is a difficult region
to sculpt and condition. This devise will target the conditioning,
sculpting and strengthening of this region of the human body. All
embodiments of this devise will aid the exerciser in targeting
specific abdominal muscles and areas and train them to respond to
various exercising potions.
[0003] These various exercising positions will be achieved by use
of an adjustable platform, an adjustable seat platform and
adjustable cable system with the capacity of increasing or
decreasing resistance; by use of but not limited to springs and/or
rubber couplets.
[0004] The device will operate as follows: the exerciser will
adjust the length of the forward and rear T's according to his or
her height and/or length. Then the seat platform will be adjusted
to accommodate the user's height and length of arms as well as
desired range of motion. Then the cable system of the apparatus is
adjusted for arm range of motion. After the user has set the
apparatus for his or her body length and height and the cable
system is properly set to the desired range of motion then the
resistance is set by use of either spring resistance or rubber
couplets. When the desired resistance is achieved the user will
then position and balance his or her self on the seat platform of
the devise, place top or front of ankles under the foot bar so as
not to fall off seat and lay back in the beginning position of a
sit-up while reaching back and grasping either the forward or rear
cable system, depending on the targeted abdominal muscles (the
forward cables engage the upper abdominal region and the rear
cables engage the lower abdominal region.) After the cable system
is securely grasped the user will begin to execute the full range
of a sit-up while utilizing the cables system to add the resistance
to the exercise by rotating the arms forward while continuing the
sit-up. The cable system creates the resistance for conditioning,
sculpting and strengthening the abdominal region of the user. By
simply shifting the weight of user various areas of the abdominal
muscles can be engaged for conditioning and sculpting. Some
examples of other muscles that are engaged include the internal and
external obloquies, the intercostals and the erectus abdominal
muscles. It is important to note that this apparatus has two sets
of cable systems, a forward set located below the seat for engaging
the upper abdominal muscles and rear set of cables located on the
rear T of the apparatus for engaging the lower abdominal muscles.
The purpose of the two cable systems is to isolate the upper and
lower abdominal muscles during the work-out for optimal
conditioning, sculpting and strengthening.
Cited References of U.S. Patent Documents
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 6,716,144
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. D486,535
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[0008] U.S. Pat. No. D476,045
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[0021] The above mentioned are examples of prior art related to or
having some similarities of the present invention. Abdominal
devises that are designed to assist the user in the physical
training of the abdominal muscles. While these devises are
excellent in the exercising of the abdominal muscles, they do not
offer the isolation and/or the specific ability to target upper and
lower abdominal muscles, respectfully.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0022] The present invention pertains to an exercise apparatus for
conditioning, sculpting and strengthening the abdominal muscles of
an exerciser's body. This summation is not intended to minimize the
Abs Device in any way. Rather it is an attempt to describe the
components of the invention and to provide a vivid understanding of
workings of the invention.
[0023] The Abs Device is comprised of two T-bars (a forward T and a
rear T). These T's are joined to form a platform for the apparatus
to produce over all stability and balance of the apparatus. These
T-bars are also adjustable for and to the length of a user's torso.
There is also a backless seat platform, free floating, if you will;
and this component allows for adjustment of the user pertaining to
his or her height and, the design of the seat allows for a slight
change in body position and balance of the user's body for
targeting specific areas of the abdominal muscle region. This seat
is located on the forward T and is the main component of the Abs
Device because this is the platform where the exercise is
performed. There is an adjustable foot bar located beneath the seat
to ensure the users integrity on the seat during exercising. And,
lastly, but certainly not least is the cable system. The cable
system is important because it lends the ability to allow the user
to isolate and target purposefully specific areas of the abdominal
region. In addition to this the cable system also has a means to
produce tension for added resistance thus further adding the
element of strengthening the abdominal muscles. The cable system is
attached to the apparatus by means of rings located under seat and
also along the I beam that the forward and rear T's create when
connected. These rings allow for lengthening or shortening the
cable system and also a connector means for tension creating device
(rubber couplets and/or tension springs). All of the adjustable
parts of the device are secured by means of insertion of insurable
pins that fit perpendicular to the adjustments of the
apparatus.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] FIG. 1. This is an assembled representation of the Abs
Device.
[0025] FIG. 2. This is a representation of the forward T from a
front view.
[0026] FIG. 3. This is a representation of the rear T from a top
view.
[0027] FIG. 4. This is a representation of the side view of the
forward T.
[0028] FIG. 5. This is a representation of a Tension Spring.
[0029] FIG. 6. This is a representation of a Rubber couplet.
[0030] FIG. 7. This is a representation of the locking or insurable
pen.
[0031] FIG. 8. This is a representation of the T cables.
[0032] FIG. 9. This is a representation of the Seat cables.
[0033] FIG. 10. This is a representation of the seat and seat
pole.
[0034] FIG. 11. This is a representation of seat cable system.
[0035] FIG. 12. This is a representation of the rear or T cable
system.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0036] FIG. 1. This is an assembled representation of the Abs
Device. This illustration Represents the Abs Device completely
assembled, the seat and insurable pen along with the foot stop. The
foot stop is affixed to the non-moving portion of the seat pole
housing. The forward and rear T's are connected with insurable pen
also. (And note how the forward and the rear T's form an I beam.)
The tension springs and/or rubber couplets are attached to the
apparatus via a series of "rings" these "rings" also allow for the
lengthening and shorting of the cable.
[0037] FIG. 2. This is a front view representation of the forward T
with the seat pole housing, the adjustable seat pole and the foot
stop. This illustration also shows representation of the "rinds"
used for attaching the resistance producing cables. The "rings" are
used to lengthen and shorten the cables as well.
[0038] FIG. 3. This is a representation of a top view of the rear
T.
[0039] FIG. 4. This is a representation of the forward T from a
side view. The illustration is also showing the angled seat
pole.
[0040] FIG. 5. This is a representation of the spring that will be
use to create the resistance factor of the Abs device. These
springs will vary in the amount of tension they create and this
will give a wide range of resistance or weight simulation.
[0041] FIG. 6. This is a representation of the rubber couplets that
will be use to create the resistance factor of the Abs device.
These rubber couplets will vary in the amount of tension they
create and this will give a wide range of resistance or weight
simulation.
[0042] FIG. 7. This is a representation of the insurable pin used
to lock all adjustable parts.
[0043] FIG. 8. This is a representation of the longer rear cable
pair.
[0044] FIG. 9. This is a representation of the shorter forward
cable pair.
[0045] FIG. 10. This is a representation of the angled seat pole
and the seat.
[0046] FIG. 11. This is a representation of the assembled Abs
device with forward cable pair.
[0047] FIG. 12. This is a representation of the assembled Abs
device with rear cable pair.
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