U.S. patent application number 15/993257 was filed with the patent office on 2018-12-06 for core exercising stool.
The applicant listed for this patent is Regina A. Cetrangelo. Invention is credited to Regina A. Cetrangelo.
Application Number | 20180344036 15/993257 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 64458469 |
Filed Date | 2018-12-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180344036 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Cetrangelo; Regina A. |
December 6, 2018 |
Core Exercising Stool
Abstract
A core exercising stool enables a user to exercise specific
muscle groups by performing oscillatory motions. The stool has a
seat, a collapsible frame, and a seat actuation assembly. The
collapsible frame is a support structure that maintains the seat at
a desired height. To accomplish this, the collapsible frame has a
set of length-adjustable legs and a base support on which the legs
are mounted. The length adjustable legs enable the user to adjust
the modify the height of the stool as desired. The seat actuation
assembly is a coupling mechanism that establishes an articulated
connection between the seat and the collapsible frame.
Specifically, the seat-actuation assembly is connected in between
the seat and the collapsible frame. Accordingly, the user is able
to move the seat through oscillating motions while performing core
strength exercises.
Inventors: |
Cetrangelo; Regina A.;
(Northport, NY) |
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Applicant: |
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Cetrangelo; Regina A. |
Northport |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
64458469 |
Appl. No.: |
15/993257 |
Filed: |
May 30, 2018 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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62512437 |
May 30, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2208/0233 20130101;
A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B 21/0085 20130101; A63B 21/4047
20151001; A63B 71/0054 20130101; A63B 21/0552 20130101; A63B
2210/50 20130101; A63B 26/003 20130101; A63B 23/0211 20130101; A47C
9/002 20130101; A63B 21/0428 20130101; A63B 2213/00 20130101; A63B
2225/093 20130101; A63B 21/026 20130101; A63B 21/023 20130101; A63B
1/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47C 9/00 20060101
A47C009/00; A63B 23/02 20060101 A63B023/02; A63B 21/00 20060101
A63B021/00; A63B 21/04 20060101 A63B021/04 |
Claims
1. A core exercising stool comprising: a seat; a collapsible frame;
a seat actuation assembly; the collapsible frame comprising a
plurality of length-adjustable legs and a base support; the base
support being terminally mounted to the plurality of
length-adjustable legs; the seat actuation assembly being
terminally connected to the plurality of length-adjustable legs,
opposite to the base support; the seat being mounted onto the
collapsible frame by the seat actuation assembly;
2. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the
base support comprising a plurality of support beams; the plurality
of support beams being oriented perpendicular to the plurality of
adjustable legs; each of the plurality of support being terminally
connected to a corresponding leg from the plurality of
length-adjustable legs;
3. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 2 comprising: a
plurality of bracing posts; the plurality of length-adjustable legs
comprising an arbitrary leg and an adjacent leg; the arbitrary leg
being positioned offset from the adjacent leg across the seat; the
plurality of bracing posts being connected in between the arbitrary
leg and the adjacent leg;
4. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the
collapsible frame further comprising a plurality of glide-mounting
bars; the seat actuation assembly comprising a plurality of gliding
mechanisms; the plurality of glide-mounting bars being oriented
perpendicular to the plurality of adjustable legs; each of the
plurality of glide-mounting bars being terminally connected to a
corresponding leg from the plurality of length-adjustable legs;
each of the plurality of gliding mechanisms being connected in
between a corresponding glide-mounting bar and the seat, wherein
the corresponding glide-mounting bar is from the plurality of
glide-mounting bars;
5. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 4 comprising: each
of the plurality of gliding mechanisms comprising a plurality of
linkage bars and a motion-transfer frame; the corresponding
glide-mounting bar being terminally and pivotably connected to the
plurality of linkage rods; the plurality of linkage rods being
distributed along the glide-mounting bar; a first end of the
motion-transfer frame being terminally and pivotably connected to
the plurality of linkage bars; a second end of the motion-transfer
frame being connected to the seat;
6. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 4 comprising: a
glide-locking mechanism; the glide-locking mechanism being
integrated in between the plurality of linkage bars and the
collapsible frame;
7. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 1 comprising: at
least one resistance member; the at least one resistance member
being connected in between the seat and the collapsible frame;
8. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 1 comprising: the
seat comprising a cushion and a base platform; the base platform
being mounted to the seat-actuation assembly; the cushion being
connected adjacent to the base platform, opposite to the
seat-actuation assembly;
9. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 8 comprising: the
seat further comprising a textured liner; the textured liner being
superimposed onto the cushion;
10. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 8 comprising: a
first handle; a second handle; the first handle being pivotably and
laterally connected to the base platform; the second handle being
pivotably and laterally connected to the base platform; the first
handle being positioned opposite to the second handle across the
base platform;
11. A core exercising stool comprising: a seat; a collapsible
frame; a seat actuation assembly; the collapsible frame comprising
a plurality of length-adjustable legs, a base support, and a
plurality of glide-mounting bars; the seat-actuation assembly
comprising a plurality of gliding mechanisms; the base support
comprising a plurality of support beams; the base support being
terminally mounted to the plurality of length-adjustable legs; the
seat actuation assembly being terminally connected to the plurality
of length-adjustable legs, opposite to the base support; the seat
being mounted onto the collapsible frame by the seat actuation
assembly; the plurality of support beams being oriented
perpendicular to the plurality of adjustable legs; each of the
plurality of support being terminally connected to a corresponding
leg from the plurality of length-adjustable legs; the plurality of
glide-mounting bars being oriented perpendicular to the plurality
of adjustable legs; each of the plurality of glide-mounting bars
being terminally connected to a corresponding leg from the
plurality of length-adjustable legs; each of the plurality of
gliding mechanisms being connected in between a corresponding
glide-mounting bar and the seat, wherein the corresponding
glide-mounting bar is from the plurality of glide-mounting
bars;
12. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 11 comprising: a
plurality of bracing posts; the plurality of length-adjustable legs
comprising an arbitrary leg and an adjacent leg; the arbitrary leg
being positioned offset from the adjacent leg across the seat; the
plurality of bracing posts being connected in between the arbitrary
leg and the adjacent leg;
13. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 11 comprising:
each of the plurality of gliding mechanisms comprising a plurality
of linkage bars and a motion-transfer frame; the corresponding
glide-mounting bar being terminally and pivotably connected to the
plurality of linkage rods; the plurality of linkage rods being
distributed along the glide-mounting bar; a first end of the
motion-transfer frame being terminally and pivotably connected to
the plurality of linkage bars; a second end of the motion-transfer
frame being connected to the seat;
14. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 11 comprising: a
glide-locking mechanism; the glide-locking mechanism being
integrated in between the plurality of linkage bars and the
collapsible frame;
15. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 11 comprising: at
least one resistance member; the at least one resistance member
being connected in between the seat and the collapsible frame;
16. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 11 comprising:
the seat comprising a cushion and a base platform; the base
platform being mounted to the seat actuation assembly; the cushion
being connected adjacent to the base platform, opposite to the seat
actuation assembly;
17. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 16 comprising:
the seat further comprising a textured liner; the textured liner
being superimposed onto the cushion;
18. The core exercising stool as claimed in claim 16 comprising: a
first handle; a second handle; the first handle being pivotably and
laterally connected to the base platform; the second handle being
pivotably and laterally connected to the base platform; the first
handle being positioned opposite to the second handle across the
base platform;
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/512,437 filed on May 30,
2017.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to exercise
equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a
seat that uses an oscillatory motion to exercise a user's abdominal
muscles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention relates to an exercising apparatus.
Specifically, the present invention is a stool or small chair that
provides a seat that can be moved in an oscillating manner. The
present invention can be used to perform core and breathing
exercises in an upright sitting position. The core components of
the invention are a textured seat that is adjustable in height,
drop down gripping handles, and a gliding mechanism that can be
replaced with rocker rails.
[0004] Generally speaking the aforementioned components are
configured as follows: The base of the seat is mounted on top of
either a gliding mechanism that allows the seat to swing back and
forth, or the back and forth motion could be achieved with bowed
feet like that of a rocking chair, handles that fold down are
attached to the outer sides of the seat one on each side. At the
base or underneath the seat are attached length-adjustable legs. It
should be further noted that the seat can include a cushion or not
and the adjustments on the legs could be of various configurations
such as push pins or buttons. With a glider design version, the
feet would be horizontal to the floor with seat adjusting
capabilities elsewhere in the base. With respect to an associated
method of use, in order to carry out the method the following core
steps are followed: 1: After adjusting the seat to a desired height
a person would sit upright on the seat with feet flat on the floor
2: while gripping the handles (or not) a person would begin to use
their core abdominal and hip region to move the seat. In a seated
forward position this would oscillate the seat back and forth or in
a straddling position, this would oscillate the seat into a side to
side motion. Ultimately, at the conclusion of these steps a person
would be performing core or abdominal and hip exercises.
[0005] It would be desirable to have a core and abdominal exercise
device that keeps a person's body in their most natural upright
position which allows for a safer and more comfortable workout
especially for seniors or if the user has physical challenges.
Furthermore, it would also be desirable to have core abdominal
device that also addresses a side to side motion as opposed to just
the usual forward motion of doing sit ups or core muscle activity.
Still further, it would be desirable to have a compact device that
gets the user off the floor encouraging a longer workout or active
meditation session; it also gives the user the option of active
sitting while seated at a desk, a textured covered seat serves as a
simple massage effect. Therefore, there is a need in the industry
for this rocking or gliding core exercise stool.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a front view of the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a left-side view of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 is bottom view of the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 5 is a left-side view of the present invention with the
seat positioned to an off-centered location and the plurality of
length-adjustable legs extended.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0011] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
[0012] Referring to FIG. 1 through FIG. 5, the preferred embodiment
of the present invention, the core exercising stool, is an
apparatus that enables a user to perform oscillatory motions while
seated. Thereby, improving the strength of abdominal muscles. To
accomplish this, the present invention is designed as a stool with
a seat that can move in a gliding, or oscillating, motion.
Additionally, the present invention is designed with adjustable
legs that can be extended or retracted to accommodate users of
varying shape and size. The combination of the reciprocating seat
and the adjustable legs enable the present invention to facilitate
performing a variety of core strengthening exercises. For example,
a user may sit on the present invention and move back and forth to
exercise a desired muscle group. Alternatively, the user may
straddle the present invention and move from side to side to
exercise a separate muscle group.
[0013] Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention is designed to
enable the user to perform various exercises without necessitating
the use of external equipment. The present invention achieves the
aforementioned functionalities by comprising a seat 1, a
collapsible frame 2, and a seat-actuation assembly 3. The seat 1 is
a cushioned platform that supports the user while performing
exercises. The collapsible frame 2 is a support structure that
forms the legs of the present invention. As such, the collapsible
frame 2 comprises a plurality of length-adjustable legs 21 and a
base support 22. The plurality of length-adjustable legs 21 are
preferably telescoping struts that have integrated locking
mechanisms. This enables each of the plurality of length-adjustable
legs 21 to be extended or retracted, and then locked at a desired
length. The base support 22 is terminally mounted to the plurality
of length-adjustable legs 21. As a result, the base support 22 is
able to stabilize the present invention and prevent the user from
falling over while performing exercises. The seat-actuation
assembly 3 is a coupling mechanism that establishes a movable joint
between two rigid components. Specifically, the seat-actuation
assembly 3 is terminally connected to the plurality of
length-adjustable legs 21, opposite to the base support 22.
Further, the seat 1 is mounted onto the collapsible frame 2 by the
seat-actuation assembly 3. As a result, the seat-actuation assembly
3 enables the seat 1 to be moved in an oscillatory motion.
Specifically, the seat-actuation assembly 3 makes use of a glider
system that enables the seat 1 to glide back and forth such that
the user can rock their hips back and forth while seated. Thus,
exercising a specific abdominal muscle group. In an alternative
embodiment of the present invention, the collapsible frame 2 can be
folded for transport or storage once the plurality of telescoping
legs is retracted.
[0014] Referring to FIG. 1, the present invention is designed to
function as a stool that resists being toppled while the user is
performing vigorous exercises. To accomplish this, the base support
22 comprises a plurality of support beams 221. Additionally, each
of the plurality of length-adjustable legs 21 is terminally
connected to a corresponding beam from the plurality of support
beams 221. As a result, the plurality of support beams 221
distributes the weight of the user and provides a bracing system
that prevents the present invention from toppling. Preferably, the
present invention is designed with two length-adjustable legs 21
that are connected in between the base support 22 and the
seat-actuation assembly 3. This enables the present invention to
evenly distribute the weight of the user while performing
exercises. The present invention is designed with a plurality of
bracing posts 23 that add rigidity to the collapsible frame 2. To
that end, the plurality of length-adjustable legs 21 comprises an
arbitrary leg 212 and an adjacent leg 213. Additionally, the
arbitrary leg 212 is positioned offset from the adjacent leg 213
across the seat 1. Further, the plurality of bracing posts 23 is
connected in between the arbitrary leg 212 and the adjacent leg
213. As a result, the plurality of bracing posts 23 prevents the
collapsible frame 2 from buckling while the user is performing
exercises. In an alternative embodiment of the base support 22,
each of the plurality of support beams 221 is a rocker rail. This
embodiment enables the user to rock back and forth while performing
exercises.
[0015] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the present invention makes
use of the seat-actuation assembly 3 to enable the user to perform
oscillating core strength training exercises. To facilitate this
functionality, the collapsible frame 2 further comprises a
plurality of glide-mounting bars 24. Additionally, the
seat-actuation assembly 3 comprises a plurality of gliding
mechanisms 31. Each of the plurality of gliding mechanisms 31 is a
hinged connection system that enables the seat 1 to glide, rather
than rock, in an oscillating motion. Moving now to the mounting
system used to attach the seat-actuation assembly 3 to the
collapsible frame 2; the plurality of glide-mounting bars 24 is
oriented perpendicular to the plurality of length-adjustable legs
21. Additionally, each of the plurality of glide-mounting bars 24
is terminally connected to a corresponding leg 211 from the
plurality of length-adjustable legs 21. Consequently, the plurality
of glide-mounting bars 24 forms an anchor point that enables the
weight of the user to be evenly transferred to the corresponding
leg 211. Further, each of the plurality of gliding mechanisms 31 is
connected in between a corresponding glide-mounting bar 241 and the
seat 1. Thus connected, the plurality of glide mechanisms enables
the seat 1 to glide in an oscillating motion relative to the
plurality of length-adjustable legs 21. In an alternative
embodiment, the seat-actuation assembly 3 is an orbital coupling
system that enables the seat 1 to be moved along multiple degrees
of freedom while the user is performing exercises. For example,
rather than restricting the seat 1 to linear motion, the orbital
coupling system allows the user to move the seat 1 in a circular
pattern.
[0016] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, as described above, the
present invention is designed to enable the seat 1 to glide back
and forth while the user performs exercises. To facilitate this,
each of the plurality of gliding mechanisms 31 comprises a
plurality of linkage rods 32 and a motion-transfer frame 33. The
motion-transfer frame 33 is a rigid structure that is used to
support the seat 1 at a position offset from the plurality of
glide-mounting bars 24. The corresponding glide-mounting bar 241 is
terminally and pivotably connected to the plurality of linkage rods
32. Additionally, the plurality of linkage rods 32 is distributed
along the corresponding glide-mounting bar 241. Accordingly, each
of the plurality of linkage rods 32 is free to pivot about the
connection with the corresponding glide-mounting bar 241 while the
seat 1 is moved in an oscillating motion. Further, the distribution
of the plurality of linkage rods 32 prevents an arbitrary bar from
impeding the motion of an adjacent bar from the plurality of
linkage rods 32. A first end of the motion-transfer frame 33 is
terminally and pivotably connected to the plurality of linkage rods
32. Additionally, a second end of the motion-transfer frame 33 is
connected to the seat 1. Consequently, the motion of the plurality
of linkage rods 32 is transferred to the motion-transfer frame 33,
which in turn causes the seat 1 to glide through an oscillating
motion. Further, the gliding motion of the seat 1 facilitates
exercising isolated muscle groups by preventing the user from
performing extraneous motions.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 4, the present
invention is designed with components that enable the user to
utilize various functions as desired. Specifically, the present
invention further comprises a glide-locking mechanism 4. The
glide-locking mechanism 4 is a locking device used to prevent the
plurality of gliding mechanisms 31 from moving. Specifically, the
glide-locking mechanism 4 is integrated in between the plurality of
linkage rods 32 and the collapsible frame 2. As a result, the user
is able to permit or prohibit the seat's 1 motion by disengaging or
engaging the glide-locking mechanism 4, respectively. The present
invention further comprises at least one resistance member 34. The
at least one resistance member 34 is a device that resists
extension. Specifically, the at least one resistance member 34 can
be any device selected from the group of components comprising
helical springs, leaf springs, gas springs, and resistance bands.
The at least one resistance member 34 is connected in between the
seat 1 and the collapsible frame 2. Accordingly, the resistance
member 34 requires the user to exert more force when performing
exercises. Preferably, the resistance member 34 can be removed and
replaced with resistance members 34 of varying strength. To further
increase functionality, an alternative embodiment of the present
invention includes a swiveling coupler that is integrated in
between the seat-actuation assembly 3 and the seat 1. The swiveling
coupler enables the seat 1 to swivel, thus enabling the user to
exercise a wide range of muscle groups.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 5, the present invention is
designed with an ergonomic seat 1 that facilitates performing
prolonged exercise sessions without significant discomfort. To that
end, the seat 1 comprises a cushion 11, a base platform, and a
textured liner 14. The base platform is a rigid panel.
Additionally, the base platform is mounted to the seat-actuation
assembly 3. As a result, the base platform is able to support the
weight of the user and transfer the user's motion to the
seat-actuation assembly 3. The cushion 11 is connected adjacent to
the base platform, opposite to the seat-actuation assembly 3 so
that the user has a comfortable pliant pad on which to rest while
performing exercises. The textured liner 14 is superimposed onto
the cushion 11. Accordingly, the textured liner 14 prevents the
user from slipping off of the seat 1 while wet. Further, the
textured liner is ergonomically designed to massage the user while
performing exercises. To facilitate this and other functionalities,
the present invention further comprises a first handle 12 and a
second handle 13. The first handle 12 is pivotably and laterally
connected to the base platform. Similarly, the second handle 13 is
pivotably and laterally connected to the base platform. Further,
the first handle 12 is positioned opposite to the second handle 13
across the base platform. As a result, the first handle 12 and the
second handle 13 enable the user to hold on to the seat 1 while
performing exercises. Further, because the first handle 12 and the
second handle 13 are pivotably connected to the base platform, the
user can fold the two handles under the seat 1 while not in
use.
[0019] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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