U.S. patent application number 13/928257 was filed with the patent office on 2015-01-01 for portable, doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus and method of use.
The applicant listed for this patent is Delma Crisp. Invention is credited to Delma Crisp.
Application Number | 20150005142 13/928257 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 52116158 |
Filed Date | 2015-01-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150005142 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Crisp; Delma |
January 1, 2015 |
PORTABLE, DOORFRAME-MOUNTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF
USE
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to an exercising
apparatus, and more particularly portable, doorframe-mountable
exercise apparatus. The present invention comprises a
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus comprising an attachment
system; a cross bar attachment element; expandable connectors
comprising opposing attachment element; openings; and attachment
element. The present invention also comprises a method of
exercising comprising attaching the attachment system to the
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus and performing an exercise.
The present invention allows for a variety of exercises to be
performed and is an improvement on currently available
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses.
Inventors: |
Crisp; Delma; (Clovis,
NM) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Crisp; Delma |
Clovis |
NM |
US |
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Family ID: |
52116158 |
Appl. No.: |
13/928257 |
Filed: |
June 26, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/129 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/4035 20151001;
A63B 23/1218 20130101; A63B 21/0442 20130101; A63B 21/1636
20130101; A63B 23/03533 20130101; A63B 21/023 20130101; A63B 21/055
20130101; A63B 23/03525 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/129 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/055 20060101
A63B021/055; A63B 21/16 20060101 A63B021/16 |
Claims
1. A doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus comprising: an
attachment system; a crossbar attachment element; expandable
connectors comprising opposing attachment element; openings; and
attachment element.
2. The expandable connector of claim 1 comprising a spring.
3. The attachment element of claim 1 comprising a bar.
4. The opposing attachment element of claim 1 comprising a
plate.
5. The attachment element of claim 1 comprising a hook.
6. A method of exercising comprising: attaching the attachment
system to the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus; and
performing an exercise.
7. The method of exercising of claim 6 comprising pulling down on a
rope.
8. The method of exercising of claim 6 comprising pulling down on a
bar.
8. The method of exercising of claim 6 comprising pulling down on
an expandable element.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61/664,432 filed Jun. 26, 2012, titled
"Portable, Doorframe-Mountable Exercise Device" and the subject
matter thereof is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates generally to an exercising
apparatus, and more particularly portable, doorframe-mountable
exercise apparatus.
BACKGROUND ART
[0003] People are always looking for new, effective ways to
exercise in their home. Portability, cost, ease of use, and
effectiveness are some of the concerns people have with at-home
exercise equipment. Doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses offer
users an opportunity to perform work-outs out home in a small
space. Current doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses fall under
two categories: chin-up/pull-up bars or apparatuses that offer a
wider variety of exercises.
[0004] The present invention provides an inexpensive, portable,
easy-to-use, and effective doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus.
The present invention offers a wider range of exercises than prior
art doorframe-mountable exercises apparatuses.
[0005] Doorframe-mountable chin-up/pull-up bars are well-known in
the prior art. Prior art doorframe chin-up bars are built around a
sturdy horizontal bar that sits on the top of the doorframe on the
opposite side of the doorway from where the person does the
pull-ups/chin-ups. The handles used to pull up on protrude to the
near side of the doorway. A crossbar on the near side of the
doorway establishes leverage, so as the user suspends his or her
weight by the pull-up bar handles, the user is actually tugging the
horizontal bar in the opposite doorway into a more solid position
on top of the doorframe. Pat. No. 6,179,748, entitled "Chin-Up
Bar," provides for a non-permanent chin-up bar that is utilized in
a doorframe.
[0006] Doorframe-mountable chin-up/pull-up bars are not ideal for
all users because many people cannot perform chin-ups/pull-ups.
Additionally, other exercises are not able to be performed on
doorframe-mountable chin-up/pull-up bars. As such,
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses that allow for a wider
range of exercises have been developed.
[0007] The use of exercise apparatuses that offer a wider variety
of exercises is well-known in the prior art. More specifically,
exercise apparatuses devised for use in doorframes are well-known
in the prior art. Pat. No. 6,514,182 B1, entitled, "Doorframe
Mountable Exercise System," claims an exercise system that is
mounted in the doorframe, whereby different handles and attachments
are attached to the frame and cables and biasing members are used
to adjust the resistance in the system. The mounting of the
apparatus claimed in Pat. No. 6,514,182 B1 renders the apparatus
stationary and not easily portable.
[0008] The present invention comprises a portable,
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus that is an improvement on
the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses currently available by
providing a portable, doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus that
offers a wide variety of exercises. Currently available
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses are bulky and cumbersome.
Therefore, they cannot easily be moved from one location to
another.
[0009] Pat. No. 5,468,205, entitled, "Portable Door Mounted
Exercise Apparatus," provides for a device that is mounted onto a
door. Once mounted, the user utilizes a pulleys and elastic bands
for resistance to perform exercises. While providing for a wide
variety of exercises to be performed, chin-ups/pull-ups cannot be
performed on the apparatus.
[0010] Pat. No. 5,072,934, entitled "Multiple Use Exercise Device,"
provides for a doorframe-mountable device that uses pulleys and
counterweights for resistance. Chin-ups/pull-ups cannot be
performed on the apparatus. Additionally, the use of counterweights
greatly retracts from the portability of the apparatus.
[0011] There currently are no well-designed devices currently
available that easily allow for a wide variety of workouts to be
conducted in a doorway without being expensive, complex, or
permanent. Currently available doorframe-mountable exercise
apparatuses are either permanently affixed to the doorframe, or
only allow for chin-ups/pull-ups to be performed. Thus, there is a
need for an easy-to-use, portable, doorframe-mountable exercise
apparatus that allows for a wide variety of exercises to be
performed.
[0012] It is increasingly critical that answers be found to the
challenges arising from inadequate doorframe-mountable exercise
apparatuses. Additionally, the need to reduce costs, improve
efficiencies and performance, and meet competitive pressures adds
an even greater urgency to creating new doorframe-mountable
exercise apparatuses that meet the needs of a diverse community of
exercise enthusiasts.
[0013] Although the prior art field is littered with
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses, the need for a portable
and non-permanent doorframe-mountable apparatus with multiple uses
is still lacking.
[0014] The present invention is a portable, doorframe-mountable
apparatus for exercising that is an improvement on currently
available doorframe-mountable exercise apparatuses. The present
invention provides for a doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus
that mounts easily and non-permanently in a doorframe that allows
for a wide variety of exercises to be performed. The present
invention utilizes chin-up/pull-up bars that are commonly known in
the prior art.
[0015] An advantage of the apparatus of the present invention is
that it is allows virtually any exercise to be performed using any
muscle group. Additionally, it is noted that this apparatus can be
very beneficial for individuals in wheelchairs, whereby they can
easily work out their upper bodies using the present invention.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it is portable
and no permanent installation is required.
[0016] Certain embodiments of the invention have other steps or
elements in addition to or in place of those mentioned above. The
steps or element will become apparent to those skilled in the art
from a reading of the following detailed description when taken
with reference to the accompanying figures.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0017] The present invention comprises a doorframe-mountable
exercise apparatus comprising an attachment system; a cross bar
attachment element; expandable connectors comprising opposing
attachment element; openings; and attachment element. The present
invention also comprises a spring. The present invention also
comprises a bar. The present invention also comprises an opposing
attachment element comprising a plate. The present invention also
comprises an attachment element comprising a hook.
[0018] The present invention also comprises a method of exercising
comprising attaching the attachment system to the
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus and performing an exercise.
The present invention also comprises pulling down on a rope. The
present invention also comprises pulling down on a bar. The present
invention also comprises pulling down on an expandable element.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus of the present
invention;
[0020] FIG. 2 is a close-up front view of attachment system of the
present invention;
[0021] FIG. 3 is a close-up side view of attachment system of the
present invention;
[0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus of the present invention
showing rope attachment;
[0023] FIG. 5 is a close-up view of an alternate embodiment of
doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus of the present invention
showing attachment section comprising an elastic element; and
[0024] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a user exercising using the
first embodiment of doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus of the
present invention installed in a doorframe.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] The best mode for carrying out the invention will be
described herein. The following embodiments are described in
sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to make and
use the invention. It is to be understood that other embodiments
would be evident based on the present disclosure, and that system,
process, or mechanical changes may be made without departing from
the scope of the present invention.
[0026] In the following description, numerous specific details are
given to provide a thorough understanding of the invention.
However, it will be apparent that the invention may be practiced
without these specific details. In order to avoid obscuring the
present invention, some well-known system configurations, and
process steps are not disclosed in detail.
[0027] The figures illustrating embodiments of the system are
semi-diagrammatic and not to scale and, particularly, some of the
dimensions are for the clarity of presentation and are shown
exaggerated in the drawing figures.
[0028] The same numbers are used in all the drawing figures to
relate to the same elements. The embodiments have been numbered
first embodiment, second embodiment, etc. as a matter of
descriptive convenience and are not intended to have any other
significance or provide limitations for the present invention.
[0029] For expository purposes, the term "horizontal" as used
herein is defined as a plane parallel to the plane or surface of
the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus, regardless of its
orientation. The term "vertical" refers to a direction
perpendicular to the horizontal as just defined. Terms, such as
"above", "below", "bottom", "top", "side" (as in "sidewall"),
"higher", "lower", "upper", "over", and "under", are defined with
respect to the horizontal plane, as shown in the figures. The term
"on" means that there is direct contact among elements.
[0030] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a first embodiment
of the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus 100 of the present
invention. When the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus is
positioned for use in a doorframe, horizontal bar 10 rests on the
top of the doorframe on the opposite side of the doorway from where
the person performing the exercises stands. Cross bar 12 rests
against the near side of the doorway frame and establishes leverage
so that as the user suspends his or her weight by the
pull-up/chin-up bar handles or by performing pull-down exercises,
the user is actually pulling the horizontal bar 10 into a more
solid position. The horizontal bar 10 and crossbar 12 are
well-known in the prior art. Horizontal bar 10 comprises crossbar
attachment element 22. Crossbar attachment element 22 is disposed
on crossbar 12. Attachment element 26 is disposed on crossbar
attachment element 22.
[0031] Expandable element 20 preferably comprises springs.
Expandable element 20 comprises attachment elements disposed on one
end of the spring and on the other end of the spring. Attachment
elements of expandable element 20 are disposed in crossbar
attachment openings 16 disposed on attachment element 26.
Attachment elements of expandable element 20 are disposed in
attachment bar openings 18 disposed on opposing attachment element
28. In FIG. 1, attachment element 24 is shown disposed on handle
14, but alternatively attachment element 24 is disposed on a
plurality of workout attachments.
[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, opposing
attachment element 28 is disposed on expandable element 20 and
attachment element 24 disposed on opposing attachment element
28.
[0033] FIG. 2 illustrates a close-up front view of attachment
system 120 of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up side view of attachment system
120 of the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an alternate
embodiment of the doorframe-mountable exercise apparatus 100 of the
present invention. Rope connector 34 is disposed on rope attachment
element 36 and rope 30. Expandable element 20 is disposed in rope
attachment openings 38.
[0036] FIG. 5 illustrates an alternate embodiment of the present
invention. FIG. 5 is a close-up view of attachment section 130
comprising elastic element 32. Elastic element 32 is disposed in
crossbar attachment openings 16 and attachment bar openings 18.
This alternate embodiment of the present invention comprises a
method of exercising that provides a user a plurality of tensions
that provide for optimal workouts.
[0037] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a user exercising
using the first embodiment of doorframe-mountable exercise
apparatus 100 of the present invention installed in a
doorframe.
[0038] An improvement of the present invention is the variety of
exercises that are performed using the doorframe-mountable exercise
apparatus 100. A plurality of exercise devices, such as handles,
ropes, bars, etc., is used with the present invention.
[0039] An improvement of the present invention is that the user
chooses expandable element 20 or elastic element 32 based on his or
her level of fitness. Springs or elastic bands of different
tensions are used to increase/decrease resistance.
[0040] An improvement of the present invention is that it is
portable and installed/uninstalled in a doorframe in a matter of
seconds. There is no permanent installation required.
[0041] While the invention has been described in conjunction with a
specific best mode, it is to be understood that many alternatives,
modifications, and variations will be apparent to those skilled in
the art in light of the foregoing description. Accordingly, it is
intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and
variations that fall within the scope of the included claims. All
matters previously set forth herein or shown in the accompanying
drawings are to be interpreted in an illustrative and non-limiting
sense.
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