U.S. patent application number 15/471964 was filed with the patent office on 2017-09-28 for dip fitness device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Michael Cambridge, SR.. Invention is credited to Michael Cambridge, SR..
Application Number | 20170274245 15/471964 |
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Family ID | 59896322 |
Filed Date | 2017-09-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170274245 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cambridge, SR.; Michael |
September 28, 2017 |
Dip Fitness Device
Abstract
A dip fitness device for performing dip exercises is provided.
The dip fitness device comprises a central shaft having a first
end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. A base is secured to
the first end of the central shaft. A first dip bar having a first
end and a second end is provided with the first end of the first
dip bar rotatably secured to the second end of the central shaft. A
second dip bar having a first end and a second end is provided with
the first end of the second dip bar rotatably secured to the second
end of the central shaft. The first dip bar and the second dip bar
are rotatable in a horizontal plane substantially perpendicular to
the longitudinal axis of the central shaft. The first dip bar and
the second dip bar are releasably securable at a desired angle
relative to each other.
Inventors: |
Cambridge, SR.; Michael;
(Bronx, NY) |
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Applicant: |
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Cambridge, SR.; Michael |
Bronx |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
59896322 |
Appl. No.: |
15/471964 |
Filed: |
March 28, 2017 |
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62314104 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A63B 23/03525 20130101;
A63B 23/1227 20130101; A63B 17/00 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101;
A63B 2225/09 20130101; A63B 21/00047 20130101 |
International
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A63B 23/12 20060101
A63B023/12; A63B 21/00 20060101 A63B021/00 |
Claims
1. A dip fitness device for performing dip exercises, the dip
fitness device comprising: a central shaft having a first end and a
second end, the central shaft having a longitudinal axis; a base
secured to the first end of the central shaft; a first dip bar
having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first dip
bar rotatably secured to the second end of the central shaft; and a
second dip bar having a first end and a second end, the first end
of the second dip bar rotatably secured to the second end of the
central shaft: wherein the first dip bar and the second dip bar are
rotatable in a horizontal plane substantially perpendicular to the
longitudinal axis of the central shaft; and wherein the first dip
bar and the second dip bar are releasably securable at a desired
angle relative to each other.
2. The dip fitness device of claim 1 wherein the central shaft is
constructed from two or more telescoping shaft components allowing
the length of the central shaft to be adjustable.
3. The dip fitness device of claim 2 and further comprising: a
series of alignable apertures formed in the shaft components; and a
locking pin insertable in the aligned apertures to releasably
secure the central shaft in the desired length.
4. The dip fitness device of claim 1 and further comprising: a
ratcheting mechanism controlled by a foot pedal mechanism; wherein
upon each depression of the foot pedal, the length of the central
shaft is incrementally lengthened and upon full depression of the
foot pedal allows the central shaft to retract to the desired
location.
5. The dip fitness device of claim 1 wherein the base is a three
legged base having a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg,
wherein each leg has a substantially flat, planar lower
surface.
6. The dip fitness device of claim 5 wherein each of the first leg,
the second leg, and the third leg of the three legged base is
substantially perpendicular to the central shaft.
7. The dip fitness device of claim 5 wherein the first leg and the
second leg of the three legged base are positioned at an angle of
ninety (90.degree.) degrees or less relative to each other and
wherein the third leg is positioned at an angle of one hundred and
thirty-five (135.degree.) degrees or more relative to both the
first leg and the second leg.
8. The dip fitness device of claim 5 wherein an angle between the
first leg and the third leg and an angle between the second leg and
the third leg are equal.
9. The dip fitness device of claim 5 wherein angles between he
first leg, the second leg, and/or the third leg are adjustable.
10. The dip fitness device of claim 5 and further comprising: slip
proof rubber sleeves mounted on each of the first leg, the second
leg, and the third leg.
11. The dip fitness device of claim 5 and further comprising: at
least one non-marring rubber pad mounted to the lower surface of
each of the first leg, the second leg, and the third leg.
12. The dip fitness device of claim 1 wherein the first end of the
first dip bar and the second end of the second dip bar are secured
to the second end of the central shaft by a screw or bolt extending
through the first end of the first dip bar and the first end of the
second dip bar and into the second end of the central shaft, and
further comprising: a rotary knob mounted to a free end of the
screw or bolt.
13. The dip fitness device of claim 1 and further comprising: a
first hand grip mounted on the second end of the first dip bar; and
a second hand grip mounted on the second end of the second dip
bar.
14. The dip fitness device of claim 1 and further comprising: a
step component mounted between the first leg and the second leg of
the three legged base.
15. A method for performing dip exercises, the method comprising:
providing a central shaft having a first end, a second end, and a
longitudinal axis; securing a base to the first end of the central
shaft; providing a first dip bar having a first end and a second
end; providing a second dip bar having a first end and a second
end; rotatably securing the first end of the first dip bar to the
second end of the central shaft; rotatably securing the first end
of the second dip bar to the second end of the central shaft;
rotating the first dip bar and the second dip bar in a horizontal
plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the
central shaft, and releasably securing the first dip bar and the
second dip bar at a desired angle relative to each other.
16. A dip fitness device for performing dip exercises, the dip
fitness device comprising: a central shaft having a first end and a
second end, the central shaft having a longitudinal axis; a three
legged base secured to the first end of the central shaft, the
three legged base having a first leg, a second leg, and a third
leg, an angle between the first leg and the third leg and an angle
between the second leg and the third leg being equal; a step
component mounted between the first leg and the second leg of the
three legged base; a first dip bar having a first end and a second
end, the first end of the first dip bar rotatably secured to the
second end of the central shaft; and a second dip bar having a
first end and a second end, the first end of the second dip bar
rotatably secured to the second end of the central shaft; wherein
the first dip bar and the second dip bar are rotatable in a
horizontal plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal
axis of the central shaft; and wherein the first dip bar and the
second dip bar are releasably securable at a desired angle relative
to each other.
17. The dip fitness device of claim 16 wherein the central shaft is
constructed from two or more telescoping shaft components allowing
the length of the central shaft to be adjustable.
18. The dip fitness device of claim 16 wherein each of the first
leg, the second leg, and the third leg of the three legged base is
substantially perpendicular to the central shaft.
19. The dip fitness device of claim 16 wherein the first leg and
the second leg of the three legged base are positioned at an angle
of ninety (90.degree.) degrees or less relative to each other and
wherein the third leg is positioned at an angle of one hundred and
thirty-five (135.degree.) degrees or more relative to both the
first leg and the second leg.
20. The dip fitness device of claim 16 and further comprising: slip
proof rubber sleeves mounted on each of the first leg, the second
leg, and the third leg; at least one non-marring rubber pad mounted
to the lower surface of each of the first leg, the second leg, and
the third leg; a first hand grip mounted on the second end of the
first dip bar; and a second hand grip mounted on the second end of
the second dip bar.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This patent application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e)
(1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/314,104
filed Mar. 28, 2016, of common inventorship herewith entitled,
"Smart Dip Station," which is incorporated herein by reference as
though the same were set forth in its entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention pertains to the field of fitness
devices, and more specifically to the field of dip fitness devices
for triceps providing an ergonomically engineered free standing dip
stand with which a user lifts and lowers their body to strengthen
the triceps.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Exercise and fitness are a major concern to a great many
people. Exercise equipment types range from stair climbing machines
and elliptical trainers to rowing machines, free weights, cable
guided weight training machines, punching bags, treadmills and
stationary bicycles. Stationary bikes and rowing machines promote
cardiovascular health through aerobic exercise. Free weights and
weight training machines promote a toned and fit body through a
gradual, cumulatively more difficult series of muscular
contractions required to move a mass against gravitational or other
resistance. In weight training, the goal is to sequentially work
various muscle groups in isolation, gradually increasing the load
and thus developing longer, stronger muscles in every part of one's
body. Among persons dedicated to weight training, the expression No
Pain, No Gain refers the fact that progress comes with
incrementally more difficult, incrementally heavier loads. As the
resistance gradually increases, the adherent's muscles become
stronger in order to overcome it.
[0004] One aspect of weight training employs the weight of one's
body as the resistance to be moved. A dip station is an apparatus
that operates on this principle. Sometimes consisting of legs at
one end of a pivot based weight training bench or sometimes a free
standing piece, a dip station is a stably based set of parallel
bars between which a user positions their body and grasps one bar
with each hand and then alternately lifts and lowers their body
between the bars. Dips build strength in the triceps and dip
stations also are used for a variety of other exercises including
leg raises and modified pushups and pullups. Conventional and
current dip stations put one's shoulder joints and rotator cuffs
under great strain, resulting in more pain than gain.
[0005] The prior art has put forth several designs for exercise
equipment. Among these are:
[0006] US Patent Publication 201410200123 to Abdon Placide
describes an exercise apparatus that includes a plurality of dip
bars arranged in a nonparallel orientation and supported on an
elongated self supporting stand, which is supported on a base. The
stand includes a plurality of elongated supports that are spaced
from one another. The support and the dip bars are arranged along
first and second parallel planes that extend away from the stand in
the same direction.
[0007] U.S. Pat. No. 8,246,524 to Ivonne Castillo describes an
exercise device with an arc shaped track having a concave side that
is mounted upon a support structure that supports the arc shaped
track at a position in which the concave side of the arc faces
downward and in which the arc shaped track is fixed at a location
centered above a user's head to extend to each side of the user.
When in use, a track follower engages the track and moves along a
length of the track to follow a course defined by the arc shape of
the track. A handle is coupled to the track follower to be gripped
by the user's hand to guide the user's side to side bends.
[0008] US Patent Publication 2012/0142506 to Randal Hetrick and
Stephanie Russo describes a device and method that easily provide
removable exercise bars from the angled portions of a structure and
provide a pair of approximately horizontal bars for exercising. The
method includes placing an attachment device having a pair of
brackets onto coplanar and nonparallel support members. The
attachment device rackets include opening for placing, removing and
securing the attachment to the support members. The height of the
bars is provided according to the spacing the brackets and the
support members.
[0009] None of these prior art references describe the present
invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0010] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
ergonomically engineered, free standing dip stand with which a user
lifts and lowers their body to strengthen the triceps.
[0011] The present invention is a dip fitness device for performing
dip exercises. The dip fitness device comprises a central shaft
having a first end and a second end with the central shaft having a
longitudinal axis. A base is secured to the first end of the
central shaft. A first dip bar having a first end and a second end
is provided with t he first end of the first dip bar rotatably
secured to the second end of the central shaft. A second dip bar
having a first end and a second end is provided with the first end
of the second dip bar rotatably secured to the second end of the
central shaft. The first dip bar and the second dip bar are
rotatable in a horizontal plane substantially perpendicular to the
longitudinal axis of the central shaft. The first dip bar and the
second dip bar are releasably securable at a desired angle relative
to each other.
[0012] In addition, the present invention includes a method for
performing dip exercises. The method comprises providing a central
shaft having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis,
securing a base to the first end of the central shaft, providing a
first dip bar having a first end and a second end, providing a
second dip bar having a first end and a second end, rotatably
securing the first end of the first dip bar to the second end of
the central shaft, rotatably securing the first end of the second
dip bar to the second end of the central shaft, rotating the first
dip bar and the second dip bar in a horizontal plane substantially
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central shaft, and
releasably securing the first dip bar and the second dip bar at a
desired angle relative to each other.
[0013] The present invention further includes a dip fitness device
for performing dip exercises. The dip fitness device comprises a
central shaft having a first end and a second end with the central
shaft having a longitudinal axis. A three legged base is secured to
the first end of the central shaft with the three legged base
having a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg with an angle
between the first leg and the third leg and an angle between the
second leg and the third leg being equal. A step component is
mounted between the first leg and the second leg of the three
legged base. A first dip bar having a first end and a second end is
provided with the first end of the first dip bar rotatably secured
to the second end of the central shaft. A second dip bar having a
first end and a second end is provided with the first end of the
second dip bar rotatably secured to the second end of the central
shaft. The first dip bar and the second dip bar are rotatable in a
horizontal plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal
axis of the central shaft. The first dip bar and the second dip bar
are releasably securable at a desired angle relative to each
other.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a dip fitness
device, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 is another perspective view illustrating the dip
fitness device of FIG. 1, constructed in accordance with the
present invention.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a plurality of dip
fitness devices, constructed in accordance with the present
invention, showing the fitness device in differing solid colors of
black, silver, red and blue.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a bottom view illustrating the dip fitness
devices, constructed in accordance with the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0018] The present invention, hereinafter referred to as a Dip
Fitness Device, indicated generally at 10, is an ergonomically
engineered, free standing dip stand with which a user lifts and
lowers their body to strengthen the triceps. A dip is a compound,
push-type exercise which works a large number of muscles in the
chest, shoulders, and arms at the same time. The Dip Fitness Device
10 provides a dip exercise device with an adjustable bar stand that
provides all of the benefits of the dip exercise while minimizing
strain on the shoulders, hands, and wrists.
[0019] The Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention includes
a central shaft 12 having a first end and a second end. Preferably,
the central shaft 12 is constructed from two or more telescoping
shaft components allowing the length of the central shaft 12 to be
adjustable, i.e., extended and retracted. In accordance with the
adjustability, each shaft component 12 includes a series of
alignable apertures 14 together with a locking pin 16 insertable in
the aligned apertures 14 to releasably secure the central shaft 12
in the desired length. In alternative embodiment, the central shaft
12 is adjustable by a ratcheting mechanism controlled by a foot
pedal mechanism wherein upon each depression of the foot pedal, the
length of the central shaft 12 is incrementally lengthened and upon
full depression of the foot pedal allows the central shaft 12 to
retract to the desired location. The central shaft 12 preferably
measures approximately two (2'') inches to three (3'') inches in
diameter, although having a central shaft 12 with different
measurements is within the scope of the present invention.
[0020] In addition, the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present
invention includes a tripartite or three legged base 18, secured to
the first end of the central shaft 12. The three legged base 18
comprises a first leg 20, a second leg 22, and a third leg 24 with
each leg 20, 22, 24 having a substantially flat, planar upper
surface and a substantially flat, planar lower surface. The flat
lower surface of each leg 20, 22, 24 allows the Dip Fitness Device
10 to be positioned with the greatest stability on a surface.
[0021] Each of the first leg 20, the second leg 22, and the third
leg 24 of the three legged base 18 of the Dip Fitness Device 10 of
the present invention is substantially perpendicular to the central
shaft 12. In a preferred embodiment, the finished three legged base
18 measures approximately one and three-quarters (13/4'') inches in
thickness. By providing the three legged base 18 the Dip Fitness
Device 10 does not rock or wobble and presents a stable exercise
environment.
[0022] The first leg 20 and the second leg 22 of the three legged
base 18 of the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention are
positioned at an angle of ninety (90.degree. degrees or less
relative to each other, but preferably, no less than forty-five
(45.degree. degrees relative to each other. In addition, the third
leg 24 is positioned at an angle of one hundred and thirty-five
(135.degree. degrees or more relative to both the first leg 20 and
the second leg 22, but preferably, no greater than one hundred and
fifty-seven and one-half (1571/2.degree.) degrees relative to the
both the first leg 20 and the second leg 22. Preferably, the angle
between the first leg 20 and the third leg 24 and the angle between
the second leg 22 and the third leg 24 are equal. While the
relative position of the first leg 20, the second leg 22, and the
third leg 24 are fixed during manufacture, it is within the scope
of the present invention for the angles between the first leg 20,
the second leg 22, and/or the third leg 24 to be adjustable and
releasably secured in a desired angular position.
[0023] The first leg 20, the second leg 22, and the third leg 24 of
the three legged base 18 of the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the
present invention preferably include with thick slip proof rubber
coatings or sleeves 26 mounted thereon. In addition, preferably,
the bottom surface of the three legged base 18 has non-marring
rubber pads 28 to further inhibit slippage.
[0024] The Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention
additionally includes a pair of dip bars, i.e., a first dip bar 30
and a second dip bar 32, each having a first end and a second end
with the first ends of the first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar
32 rotatably secured to the second end of the central shaft 12.
Each of the first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar 32 are
pivotally secured to the central shaft 12 such that the first dip
bar 30 and the second dip bar 32 are moveable in a horizontal plane
substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the central
shaft 12 allowing the second end of the first dip bar 30 to move to
toward and away the second end of the second dip bar 32. A pivoting
joint 34, such as a screw or bolt extending through the first end
of the first dip bar 30 and the first end of the second dip bar 32
and into the second end of the central shaft 12 with a rotary knob
or the like for easily grasping and turning the screw or bolt,
forms a vertex at which the first dip bar 30 joins the second dip
bar 32 permitting a user to set and lock the first dip bar 30 at a
wider or narrower angle relative to the second dip bar 32. The
screw or bolt of the pivoting joint 34 is tightenable to releasably
secure the first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar 32 in a desired
relative position to each other while loosening the pivoting joint
34 allows angle between the first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar
32 to be adjusted. The first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar 32
are engineered as an adjustable V configuration to allow for a wide
variety of gripping positions and further target the chest and
triceps while minimizing strain on shoulders, rotator cuffs, hands
and wrists.
[0025] Furthermore, the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present
invention includes a first hand grip 36 mounted on the second end
of the first dip bar 30 and a second hand grip 38 mounted on the
second end of the second dip bar 32. The first hand grip 36 and the
second hand grip 38 allow a user to easily grasp the first dip bar
30 and the second dip bar 32 during use of the Dip Fitness Device
10,
[0026] Further yet, the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present
invention includes a step component 40 mounted between the first
leg 20 and the second leg 22 of the three legged base 18. The step
component 40 assists a user in getting into the dip position on the
first dip bar 30 and the second dip bar 32.
[0027] The central shaft 12, the three legged base 18, and the dip
bars 30, 32 of the Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention
are preferably constructed from a heavy gauge steel that is powder
coated. It should be noted, however, that constructing the central
shaft 12, the three legged base 18, and/or the dip bars 30, 32 from
a different material, such as Fiberglas, plastic, etc., is within
the scope of the present invention so long as the material can
support the user during dip exercises.
[0028] The Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention
preferably measures approximately fifty-three (53'') inches in
maximum height, approximately thirty-eight (38'') inches in length,
and approximately twenty-five (25'') inches to thirty (30'') inches
in width. It should be noted that while the Dip Fitness Device 10
has been described as having certain dimensions, is within the
scope of the present invention for the Dip Fitness Device 10 to
have different dimensions.
[0029] The Dip Fitness Device 10 of the present invention is a
sturdy and stable construction that is easily adjustable in height,
making the Dip Fitness Device 10 highly functional for male and
female users of any stature. The V bar configuration of the first
dip bar 30 and the second dip bar 32 targets one's chest and
triceps muscles directly, for a more effective strength building
and toning workout. Durably constructed of a high quality materials
and components, and available side variety of colors, the Dip
Fitness Device 10 will withstand many years of continued use.
[0030] Although this invention has been described with respect to
specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and
various modifications which will become apparent to the person of
ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit
and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction
with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
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