U.S. patent application number 17/202506 was filed with the patent office on 2021-07-01 for abdominal exercise cycling apparatus.
The applicant listed for this patent is James Berry. Invention is credited to James Berry.
Application Number | 20210197019 17/202506 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005459647 |
Filed Date | 2021-07-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210197019 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Berry; James |
July 1, 2021 |
ABDOMINAL EXERCISE CYCLING APPARATUS
Abstract
A system, method, and apparatus for providing an abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus is provided having a body support
apparatus, secured to a base apparatus using fasteners, an
adjustable lumbar support pad, secured to the base apparatus using
a fastener; an anti-slip component, having a friction textured
surface configured to interlock with the lower surface of the base
apparatus; a stabilizing member, an adjustable member capable of
affixing the frame portion in at least one fixed position when the
adjustable member is inserted in an aperture comprising a
supporting member, the supporting member, providing load bearing
support when in the at least one fixed position; a housing
covering, a display, having a user interface capable of displaying
real-time readings, set in the housing; a resistance apparatus
having a contactless eddy brake unit whereby the resistance
apparatus utilizing the contactless eddy brake unit to create
progressively increasing resistance as speed increases.
Inventors: |
Berry; James; (Austell,
GA) |
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Applicant: |
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Berry; James |
Austell |
GA |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005459647 |
Appl. No.: |
17/202506 |
Filed: |
March 16, 2021 |
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16847657 |
Apr 13, 2020 |
10946239 |
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62833566 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/05 20130101;
A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B 2230/06 20130101; A63B 23/0211
20130101; A63B 2225/09 20130101; A63B 22/0046 20130101; A63B
22/0605 20130101; A63B 21/0056 20130101; A63B 2022/0652 20130101;
A63B 71/0619 20130101; A63B 21/4039 20151001; A63B 2220/62
20130101; A63B 2208/0247 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 23/02 20060101
A63B023/02; A63B 22/06 20060101 A63B022/06; A63B 21/005 20060101
A63B021/005; A63B 71/06 20060101 A63B071/06; A63B 21/00 20060101
A63B021/00; A63B 21/05 20060101 A63B021/05; A63B 22/00 20060101
A63B022/00 |
Claims
1. An apparatus, comprising: a body support portion having a body
pad including an adjustable lumbar support pad, a bottom surface of
the body pad secured to a top surface of a base using an anti-slip
component; a frame apparatus connected to the body support portion,
the frame apparatus having a plurality of frame members connected
to a plurality of stabilizing members and configured to hold the
frame apparatus in a plurality of fixed positions; and a resistance
portion having a contactless eddy brake assembly comprising: a
magnet assembly having a pair of opposing magnets on opposing sides
of a motor in a motor box configured to contact a gear track
collectively forming a gear assembly positioned between a magnetic
field of the pair of opposing magnets, the magnet assembly and gear
assembly positioned about a pedal assembly configured to propel a
wheel disk in a cyclical motion.
2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each connected frame member
and stabilizing member of the frame apparatus cooperate to provide
a plurality of supporting member lengths, and a plurality of angles
of activity.
3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a display having a
biometric digital readout screen for displaying at least one of: a
user's vitals, an exercise duration, a stopwatch, a clock, a heart
rate, and health information.
4. The apparatus of claim 1, the wheel disk having at least one of:
a disk cover or a cooling shroud.
5. The apparatus of claim 1, the resistance portion further
comprising a counterbalanced weighted resistance for use without a
power supply.
6. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more
extendable members attached to the pedal assembly for alternative
exercise motion.
7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one fixed position of
the plurality of fixed positions is one of a collapsed position, an
upright position, and an acute position.
8. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a housing covering
at least a portion of the frame apparatus.
9. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising one or more
extended members attached to the pedal assembly for an alternative
exercise motion.
10. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a
handle or a grip attached to the pedal assembly for alternative
upper limb exercise motion.
11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a shoulder
backward press assembly having a head rest connected to a shoulder
support member.
12. A method, comprising: adjusting the body support portion, of
the apparatus of claim 1, to an appropriate exercise position
having height and angle; adjusting the frame apparatus, to the
appropriate exercise position including securing a stabilizing
member to hold the appropriate exercise position; placing feet in
the pedal assembly while placing torso in a supine position on the
body support portion; and pedaling the pedal assembly with force in
a cycling motion against a resistance generated by the contactless
eddy braking assembly.
13. The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and
shoulders in a static position on the body support portion while
pedaling continuously.
14. The method of claim 12, further comprising: interlocking
fingers behind a head while pedaling with elbows in an outward
position; elevating a neck and shoulders off of the body support
portion while pedaling continuously; and lowering the neck and
shoulders back to an upper surface of the body support portion.
15. The method of claim 12, further comprising: performing a sit-up
motion at varied intervals while pedaling continuously.
16. The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and
shoulders in a static position elevated above the body support
portion.
17. The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and
shoulders in a static position elevated above the body support
portion at an angle between ten and ninety degrees.
18. The method of claim 12, further comprising: interlocking
fingers behind a head while pedaling with elbows in an outward
position; elevating a neck and shoulders holding a shoulder
backward press assembly while pedaling continuously; and lowering
the neck and shoulders back against a resistance generated by a
spring support of the shoulder backward press assembly.
19. A system, comprising: a body support apparatus having a body
pad secured to a base apparatus, an adjustable lumbar support pad,
the base apparatus having an anti-slip component configured to
interlock with a lower surface of the body support apparatus, a
stabilizing member, providing a rigid connection between the
anti-slip component and a frame apparatus, the frame apparatus
having an adjustable member capable of affixing the frame apparatus
in at least one fixed position; and a resistance apparatus having a
contactless eddy brake unit comprising: a magnet unit having a pair
of opposing magnets on opposing sides of a motor in a motor box
configured to contact a gear track collectively forming a gear unit
positioned between a magnetic field of the pair of opposing
magnets, the magnet unit and gear unit positioned about a pedal
unit configured to propel a wheel disk in a cyclical motion.
20. The system of claim 19, further comprising: a shoulder backward
press unit having a head rest connected to a shoulder support
member.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is a Continuation of U.S. application Ser.
No. 16/847,657 filed Apr. 13, 2020, which issues on Mar. 16, 2021
as U.S. Pat. No. 10,946,239, which claims the benefit of priority
to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/833,566 filed Apr. 12, 2019,
the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in its
entirety.
[0002] It is intended that each of the referenced applications may
be applicable to the concepts and embodiments disclosed herein,
even if such concepts and embodiments are disclosed in the
referenced applications with different limitations and
configurations and described using different examples and
terminology.
FIELD OF DISCLOSURE
[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to an exercise
apparatus for conditioning cardiovascular systems, body limbs and
muscles.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0004] An exercise apparatus is a device for conditioning the
cardio-vascular system, for training agility, or coordination of
movements with one or more elements. Various types of exercise
apparatuses may be configured to provide movement around a
particular axis targeting a specific type of muscular development.
An exercise apparatus may be specially adapted for developing or
strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against
a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional
force resisters including rotating or oscillating elements rubbing
against fixed elements. An exercise apparatus may involve movements
involving the exercising of arms by simultaneously exercising arms
and legs. These movements may include diagonal motion in antiphase
wherein exercises for arms and legs can be functionally
independent. Exercise activity involving an exercise apparatus may
include coordination of movements with support elements performing
a rotating cycling movement. An exercise apparatus may also include
activity involving a closed path movement performing a circular
movement in conjunction with stationary or active movement of one
or more body parts. An exercise apparatus may be configured for
stretching, bending, or torsioning by utilizing rotating cycling
movement. This exercise apparatus may also utilize stretching,
bending, and torsioning to exercise upper and/or lower limbs. In
some cases, an exercise apparatus may incorporate any combination
of the aforementioned features to provide improved methods of
conditioning. In other cases, new exercise apparatuses may be
developed offering more effective conditioning results and/or
improved functionality.
BRIEF OVERVIEW
[0005] An abdominal exercise cycling apparatus may be provided.
This brief overview is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This brief overview is not intended to
identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject
matter. Nor is this brief overview intended to be used to limit the
claimed subject matter's scope.
[0006] According to various aspects, the present disclosure
provides an abdominal exercise cycling apparatus. In further
aspects, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus may provide for
optimal exercise effectiveness allowing the upper torso to remain
in a stationary position during a resistance pedaling exercise
activity. In still further aspects, the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus may relieve the lower back strain by providing a lumber
support pad for the lower back and a body pad for reliving tail
bone discomfort. In yet further aspects, an exercise cycling
apparatus in accordance with the present disclosure also ensures
the correct lower body position is maintained for efficiency and
effectiveness for improved fitness results.
[0007] According to some implementations, an abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus may include a body support portion. The body
support portion may include a body pad which may be secured to a
base portion using a plurality of fasteners, the body support
portion may include an adjustable lumbar support pad which may be
secured to the base portion using one or more fasteners. The base
portion may be disposed on a level surface. The base portion may
have an anti-slip component. The anti-slip component may have a
friction textured upper surface configured to interlock with the
lower surface of the body support portion, The base portion may
include a stabilizing member. The stabilizing member may provide a
rigid connection between the anti-slip component and a frame
portion. The frame portion may include an adjustable member capable
of holding the frame portion in at least one fixed position. The
adjustable member may be inserted in an aperture comprising a
supporting member. The supporting member may provide load bearing
support when in the at least one fixed position.
[0008] In further aspects, the supporting member may include an
outer cover portion. The outer cover portion may have a housing.
The housing may cover the frame portion. The cover may be attached
to the housing using one or more fasteners. The outer cover may
include a display for real-time readings of a user's vital signs.
The display may include a user interface. The display may be set in
the housing.
[0009] In still further aspects, the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus may include a resistance portion. The resistance portion
may have a contactless eddy brake assembly. The contactless eddy
brake assembly may have a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly can
include a pair of opposing magnets. The pair of opposing magnets
may reside within two-cylinder components. The two-cylinder
components may be positioned on opposing sides of a motor. The
motor may include a motor box which may be positioned to contact a
gear track. The motor, motor box, and gear track may collectively
form a gear assembly. The gear assembly may be positioned between
the magnetic field of the pair of opposing magnets of the magnet
assembly. The magnet assembly and gear assembly may be positioned
about a pedal assembly. The pedal assembly may include a crank arm.
The crank arm may include a foot rest. The crank arm and foot rest
may rotate about a radial axis. The crank arm and foot rest may
propel a wheel disk in a cyclical motion. The resistance portion
may utilize the contactless eddy brake assembly in a manner that
creates progressively increasing resistance as speed increases.
[0010] According to other implementations, a method of the present
disclosure may include adjusting a body support portion of an
exercise apparatus to an appropriate exercise position having a
predetermined height and angle. A frame portion of the exercise
apparatus may be adjusted to the appropriate exercise position by
securing a stabilizing member to hold the appropriate exercise
position. One or more settings of a user interface of a display of
the exercise apparatus may be selected including at least time
period of exercise and/or level of exercise resistance. A user,
such as person, may place their feet in a foot stirrup of a pedal
assembly while placing torso in a supine position on the body
support portion. A person may pedal the pedal assembly with force
in a cycling motion against a resistance generated by a contactless
eddy braking assembly. A person may increase intensity of the
exercise by interlocking fingers behind the head while pedaling
with elbows in an outward position. A person may additionally
perform advanced movements including elevating the neck and
shoulders holding a shoulder backward press assembly while pedaling
continuously. Furthermore, a person may further enhance the
intensity of exercise performance by lowering the neck and
shoulders back against a resistance generated by a spring support
of the shoulder backward press assembly.
[0011] According to still other implementations, a disclosed
exercise apparatus or system may include a body support apparatus.
The body support apparatus may have a body pad which may be secured
to a base apparatus using a plurality of fasteners. The body
support apparatus may include an adjustable lumbar support pad. The
adjustable lumbar support pad may be secured to the base apparatus
using a fastener. The base apparatus may be disposed on a level
surface. The base apparatus may be connected to an anti-slip
component. The anti-slip component may include a friction textured
surface configured to interlock with the lower surface of the body
support apparatus. The body support apparatus may include a
stabilizing member. The stabilizing member may provide a rigid
connection between the anti-slip component and a frame apparatus.
The frame apparatus may include an adjustable member. The
adjustable member may hold the frame apparatus in at least one
fixed position when the adjustable member is inserted in an
aperture comprising a supporting member. The supporting member may
provide load bearing support when in the at least one fixed
position. The system may include an outer cover apparatus. The
outer cover apparatus may include a housing. The housing may cover
the frame apparatus upon being attached using one or more
fasteners. The housing may house a display. The display may include
a user interface capable of displaying real-time readings. The
system may include a resistance apparatus. The resistance apparatus
may include a contactless eddy brake unit. The contactless eddy
brake unit may include a magnet assembly. The magnet assembly may
include a pair of opposing magnets. The pair of opposing magnets
may be housed within two-cylinder components on opposing sides of a
motor. The motor may be housed in a motor box. The motor in the
motor box may contact a gear track. The motor, motor box, and gear
track may form a gear assembly. The gear assembly may be positioned
between the magnetic field of the pair of opposing magnets of the
magnet assembly. The magnet assembly and gear assembly may be
positioned about a pedal assembly. The pedal assembly may include a
crank arm connected to a foot rest or stirrup. The pedal assembly
may propel a wheel disk having a disk cover in a cyclical motion.
The resistance apparatus may utilize the contactless eddy brake
unit operationally connected to the pedal assembly. The connection
of these two components may cause progressively increasing
resistance to be added to the system as speed increases. The system
may include a shoulder backward press unit. The shoulder backward
press unit may include a head rest connected to a shoulder support
member. The shoulder support member may have a plurality of arm
supporting pads. The shoulder backward press unit may include a
spring support contacting the base apparatus.
[0012] Both the foregoing brief overview and the following detailed
description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly,
the foregoing brief overview and the following detailed description
should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or
variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein.
For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature
combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed
description.
[0013] Additional aspects of the disclosure will be set forth in
part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious
from the description, or can be learned by practice of the
disclosure. The advantages of the disclosure will be realized and
attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly
pointed out in the appended claims. It is to be understood that
both the foregoing general description and the following detailed
description are explanatory only and are not restrictive of the
disclosure, as claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various
embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain
representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the
Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned
by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only.
All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein,
except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in
and the property of the Applicants. The Applicants retain and
reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included
herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in
connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other
purpose.
[0015] Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that
may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This
text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory
purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present
disclosure.
[0016] FIGS. 1A-1F are diagrams of an example implementation of an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0017] FIGS. 2A-2F are diagrams of example components of one or
more components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus shown
in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0018] FIG. 3A-3B are diagrams of example components of one or more
components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus shown in
FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0019] FIG. 4A-4C are diagrams of example components of one or more
components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus shown in
FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0020] FIG. 5A-5B are diagrams of example components of one or more
components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus shown in
FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0021] FIGS. 6A-6B are flow charts an example process for providing
the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0022] The present disclosure includes many aspects and features.
Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are
described in, the context of abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
for cosmetics, embodiments of the present disclosure are not
limited to use only in this context. The present disclosure can be
understood more readily by reference to the following detailed
description of the disclosure and the examples included
therein.
[0023] Before the present articles, systems, apparatuses, and/or
methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that
they are not limited to specific manufacturing methods unless
otherwise specified, or to particular materials unless otherwise
specified, as such can, of course, vary. It is also to be
understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of
describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be
limiting. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent
to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of
the present disclosure, example methods and materials are now
described.
A. Definitions
[0024] It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein
is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not
intended to be limiting. As used in the specification and in the
claims, the term "comprising" can include the aspects "consisting
of" and "consisting essentially of." Unless defined otherwise, all
technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as
commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which
this disclosure belongs. In this specification and in the claims,
which follow, reference will be made to a number of terms which
shall be defined herein.
[0025] As used in the specification and the appended claims, the
singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless
the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example,
reference to "an opening" can include two or more openings.
[0026] Ranges can be expressed herein as from one particular value,
and/or to another particular value. When such a range is expressed,
another aspect includes from the one particular value and/or to the
other particular value. Similarly, when values are expressed as
approximations, by use of the antecedent `about,` it will be
understood that the particular value forms another aspect. It will
be further understood that the endpoints of each of the ranges are
significant both in relation to the other endpoint, and
independently of the other endpoint. It is also understood that
there are a number of values disclosed herein, and that each value
is also herein disclosed as "about" that particular value in
addition to the value itself. For example, if the value "10" is
disclosed, then "about 10" is also disclosed. It is also understood
that each unit between two particular units are also disclosed. For
example, if 10 and 15 are disclosed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are
also disclosed.
[0027] As used herein, the terms "about" and "at or about" mean
that the amount or value in question can be the value designated
some other value approximately or about the same. It is generally
understood, as used herein, that it is the nominal value indicated
.+-.10% variation unless otherwise indicated or inferred. The term
is intended to convey that similar values promote equivalent
results or effects recited in the claims. That is, it is understood
that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities
and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but can be
approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting
tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and
the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art. In
general, an amount, size, formulation, parameter or other quantity
or characteristic is "about" or "approximate" whether or not
expressly stated to be such. It is understood that where "about" is
used before a quantitative value, the parameter also includes the
specific quantitative value itself, unless specifically stated
otherwise.
[0028] The terms "first," "second," "first part," "second part,"
and the like, where used herein, do not denote any order, quantity,
or importance, and are used to distinguish one element from
another, unless specifically stated otherwise.
[0029] As used herein, the terms "optional" or "optionally" means
that the subsequently described event or circumstance can or cannot
occur, and that the description includes instances where said event
or circumstance occurs and instances where it does not. For
example, the phrase "optionally affixed to the surface" means that
it can or cannot be fixed to a surface.
[0030] As used herein, a "frame member" may refer to at least one
of but is not limited to: a track ridge, an outer metal frame, an
inner metal frame, a rod tube, a railing, a cross bar support, an
elongated fork, an elongated C-shaped fork, and other elongated
members of various lengths, shapes, and materials.
[0031] As used herein, a "stabilizing member" may refer to at least
one of but is not limited to: a male threaded rod, swivel out legs,
a cross support bar, a swivel wheel angle bar, a fork separation
rod, a male vertical bar, a threaded leg, a T-shaped male vertical
bar, a T-shaped threaded leg, and other elongated members of
various lengths, shapes, and materials.
[0032] As used herein, an "adjustment member" may refer to at least
one of but is not limited to: a release knob, a spring-loaded knob,
a knob tethered to a frame, and other elongated members of various
lengths, shapes, and materials.
[0033] As used herein, a "fastener" may refer to at least one of
but is not limited to: a screw, a bolt, an attachment screw, a flat
head screw, a frame bolt, a frame nut, a locking washer, a rubber
washer, a locking nut washer, a connecting bolt, a wing nut, a
self-locking nut, a rubber insert for a bolt and nut, an open
square band bolt, a bearing, a bearing washer, a rod bearing, a
center screw, a hex bolt, a locking nut, a locking nut cap, an
elongated screw, an installations screw, a connector plate, a
connector bolt, a pin connector, a rotating connector, a belt, a
chain, a link, a gear connector, and other fastening elements,
junction points, and connecting apparatuses of various lengths,
shapes, and materials.
[0034] As used herein, an "aperture" may refer to at least one of:
metal rings, threaded openings, hollow spaces, support openings,
and receiving apertures or receptacle spaces for accepting
connecting point of frame members, stabilizing members, adjustment
members, other elongated members of various lengths, shapes,
materials, fasteners, and the like.
[0035] Any suitable materials may be used for the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus, its members, elements, components,
fasteners and the like. Materials including but not limited to:
plastic, steel, metals, commercial grade plastic, industrial grade
steel, metal, rubber, polypropylene, silicone, alloy steel,
aluminum, brass, copper, bronze, stainless steel, titanium, zinc,
black Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), acrylic, acetal,
nylon, polycarbonate, polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon), ultra-high
molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE), plastics, synthetic
materials, and the like. In some instances, materials including but
not limited to: alloy steel, aluminum, brass, silicon bronze, and
stainless steel are used to manufacture members and fasteners
including additional treatments for coating, plating, and hardening
materials to improve grade and strength. Any of the suitable
materials which may be used for the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus, its members, elements, components, fasteners and the
like may also use appropriate lubrication and cooling elements
including but not limited to: metal based anti-seize lubricant;
being composed of assorted mixtures of aluminum, copper, graphite
and nickel powders in a grease base--that allows repeated assembly
and disassembly without wear and the elimination of fretting
corrosion during use.
[0036] Moreover, it is to be understood that unless otherwise
expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set
forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed
in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not
actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not
otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that
the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is no way
intended that an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for
any possible non-express basis for interpretation, including:
matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps or
operational flow; plain meaning derived from grammatical
organization or punctuation; and the number or type of aspects
described in the specification.
[0037] Disclosed are the components to be used to manufacture the
disclosed apparatuses, systems, and articles of the disclosure as
well as the apparatuses themselves to be used within the methods
disclosed herein. These and other materials are disclosed herein,
and it is understood that when combinations, subsets, interactions,
groups, etc. of these materials are disclosed that while specific
reference of each various individual and collective combinations
and permutation of these materials cannot be explicitly disclosed,
each is specifically contemplated and described herein. For
example, if a particular material is disclosed and discussed and a
number of modifications that can be made to the materials are
discussed, specifically contemplated is each and every combination
and permutation of the material and the modifications that are
possible unless specifically indicated to the contrary. Thus, if a
class of materials A, B, and C are disclosed as well as a class of
materials D, E, and F and an example of a combination material, A-D
is disclosed, then even if each is not individually recited each is
individually and collectively contemplated meaning combinations,
A-E, A-F, B-D, B-E, B-F, C-D, C-E, and C-F are considered
disclosed. Likewise, any subset or combination of these is also
disclosed. Thus, for example, the sub-group of A-E, B-F, and C-E
would be considered disclosed. This concept applies to all aspects
of this application including, but not limited to, steps in methods
of making and using the articles and apparatuses of the disclosure.
Thus, if there are a variety of additional steps that can be
performed it is understood that each of these additional steps can
be performed with any specific aspect or combination of aspects of
the methods of the disclosure.
[0038] It is understood that the apparatuses and systems disclosed
herein have certain functions. Disclosed herein are certain
structural requirements for performing the disclosed functions, and
it is understood that there are a variety of structures that can
perform the same function that are related to the disclosed
structures, and that these structures will typically achieve the
same result.
[0039] The following detailed description of example
implementations refers to the accompanying drawings. The same
reference numbers in different drawings may identify the same or
similar elements.
[0040] Consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure, an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus may be provided. This
introduces a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are
further described below. This overview is not intended to identify
key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter.
Nor is this overview intended to be used to limit the claimed
subject matter's scope.
[0041] Using an exercise apparatus, a person may desire to exercise
abdominals to improve core strength or attain better overall
health. In some situations, a user may desire to perform sit ups,
modified "crunches", and other abdominal exercises for this
purpose. In other instances, a person may desire to use an exercise
apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of
the body by working against a counterforce. In yet other instances,
a person may desire to exercise to achieve improved cardio vascular
health. For example, a person may perform aerobic activity such as
running, jogging, aerobics, high intensity interval training, for
cardiovascular results. In another instance, a person may desire to
perform various abdominal exercises targeting the rectus abdominis,
transversus abdominis, internal and external obliques. The
conventional strategy may be to apply one or more workout regimens,
hire a personal trainer, or join a gym where these activities can
be guided by a professional. While this may be optimal, this is not
always possible. For example, someone may desire to improve their
health through exercise but their weight, strength, or endurance
may not yet be of a level acceptable to perform exercise with that
level of intensity or consistency. This often causes problems
because in addition to lacking a particular level of fitness, a
person may also lack the confidence to exercise in public places
including gyms, parks, trails, and roadways. The person may also
have pain throughout the body. For instance, a person may have pain
in the lumbar region of the lower back and tailbone, in the knee
joints of the legs, or have weak joints in the wrists or hands.
Additionally, the common up and down motion of the torso for
resistance weight to the abdomen may cause added pain and
discomfort. Exercising using an incorrect body position does not
allow for maximum efficiency and limits the amount of resistance
that can be applied during exercise. Exercising in any incorrect
position also limits the effectiveness of working out and reaching
desired fitness goals and objectives. Incorrect positioning of the
body during exercise also creates more opportunities for injury,
pain and discomfort. Experiencing repeated intense discomfort while
exercising reduces the amount of time and frequency a person would
spend on exercise thereby limiting the results.
[0042] Accordingly, there remains a need for an improved apparatus
and method for improving core strength, cardiovascular fitness, and
tone muscles. This need and other needs are satisfied by the
various aspects of the present disclosure. The abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus relieves lower back discomfort derived from the
repeated up and down motion of the upper body sustained during
traditional sit ups. The abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
alleviates the strain on the lower back and tail bone pain often
associated with abdominal exercises. The abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus does not require the constant movement of the torso up
and down for an effective abdominal exercise. The abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus may provide effective engagement of the
core in a manner that does not intensify discomfort.
[0043] The abdominal exercise cycling apparatus provides improved
functionality of movement, in at least one implementation, by
allowing the upper torso to remain in a stationary supine position
during a resistance pedaling exercise activity. The abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus helps relieve lower back strain by
providing a conformed lower back lumber support pad and a body pad
for relieving tail bone discomfort. The abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus also ensures the correct lower body position is
maintained for efficiency and effectiveness for gaining more
efficient exercise results.
[0044] The abdominal exercise cycling apparatus also includes, in
at least one implementation, a shoulder backward press apparatus.
The shoulder backward press apparatus allows a person to use a
negative resistance by pressing in a backwards direction and
causing muscle contraction of the abdominal area. This exercise
motion offers an alternative mode of operation for a person that
may not be able to raise and hold their shoulders off the mat
during a standard mode of operation. The shoulder backward press
apparatus also provides a mechanism for a person to benefit from
the use of a negative resistance while optionally performing a
cardio, leg pressing exercising motion with the legs. The abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus provides an angle of operation and a
supportive lumbar support for a person in a supine position such
that it relieves lower back pressure.
[0045] FIGS. 1A-1F are diagrams of example implementations
100A-100F described herein of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus. For example, example implementation 100A may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in an upright position as
described herein. As shown in FIG. 1A, body pad 102 may be
positioned at the anterior end of abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100A. An adjustable lumbar support pad 104 is proximal to
the body pad 102. Both the body pad 102 and the adjustable lumbar
support pad 104 may be secured to a frame member 106 by one or more
fasteners 110 and one or more adjustment members 116. Body pad 102
and adjustable lumbar support pad 104 are disposed horizontally and
coplanarly to a frame member 106. In at least one implementation,
body pad 102 and adjustable lumbar support pad 104 are disposed
horizontally and coplanarly on a level stabilizing surface such as
a floor. Frame members 106 are supported by a floor or horizontal
surface inferior to the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A.
In one or more implementations, body pad 102 and adjustable lumbar
support pad 104 be connected to an anti-slip component 114, as
further detailed in FIGS. 2C-2E. The anti-slip component 114 may
include a friction textured surface configured to interlock with
the lower surface of the body support apparatus comprising the body
pad 102 and adjustable lumbar support pad 104. The anti-slip
component 114 may be used to prevent the body pad 102 and
adjustable lumbar support pad 104 slipping out of position during
operation. The combination of fasteners 110, fastener receiving
apertures 112, frame members 106, stabilizing members 108, and
adjustment members 116, are used to secure the various components
and members together in a manner providing distance from the frame
that allows the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A to have
the flexibility of adjustable positions and the sturdiness of being
locked into place during operation. The combination of fasteners
110, fastener receiving apertures 112, frame members 106,
stabilizing members 108, and adjustment members 116 may be used to
stop the entire abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 from
flipping over during operation.
[0046] In at least one implementation, a body support apparatus may
include a body pad 102 which may be secured to a base apparatus
comprising one or more frame members 106, which may be secured
using a plurality of fasteners 100. The base apparatus may have the
anti-slip component 114. The anti-slip component 114 may have a
friction textured upper surface configured to interlock with the
lower surface of the body support apparatus, the base apparatus may
include a stabilizing member 108. The stabilizing member may
provide a rigid connection between the anti-slip component 114 and
a frame member 106. In at least one implementation, a stabilizing
member 108 which may have one or more apertures 112, the one or
more apertures 112 positioned to accept one or more adjustment
members 116, and at least one fastener 110, the fastener rigidly
secured to an aperture 112 of the anti-slip component 114. The
frame apparatus 103 may include an adjustment member 116 that can
be capable of holding the frame member 106 in at least one fixed
position.
[0047] As shown in FIG. 1A, 100A, the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus is shown in the upright fixed position further described
as follows. At the end posterior to the body pad 102, a vertically
positioned frame member 106 is perpendicularly connected via a
rotating pin connection 118 to a horizontally positioned frame
member 106. The vertically positioned frame member 106 may have one
or more apertures 112, the apertures adapted to receive one or more
adjustment members 116. In at least one implementation, the
vertically positioned frame member 106 may be connected to a
stabilizing member 108.
[0048] In at least one implementation, the body pad 102 may include
a plurality of apertures 112 for receiving one or more fasteners
110. The one or more fasteners 110 securing the body pad 102 to the
anti-slip component 114. The anti-slip component 114 may include a
flat metal piece connecting the two together. The body pad 102
fasteners 110 connect to at least one aperture 112 positioned at
the posterior of the anti-slip component 114. The fastener 110
slides into posterior aperture 112 that may be built into the rear
of a frame member 106. The anti-slip component 114 is secured by an
adjustment member 116. This may allow persons of different heights
to use abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A at a desired
optional position.
[0049] In at least one implementation, an additional cushion or pad
180 may be fastened to the vertically positioned stabilizing member
108 and vertically positioned frame member at the posterior end of
the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A.
[0050] In at least one implementation, the stabilizing member 108
may provide a stabilizing base of support for a cycling resistance
apparatus 150 connected by one or more fasteners 110 and
stabilizing members 108 securing the cycling resistance apparatus
150 in a stabile locked perpendicular position. In at least one
implementation, the cycling resistance apparatus 150 is affixed to
a stabilizing member 108 connected about a focus of a wheel disk
where the stabilizing member 108 is a fork assembly. The cycling
resistance apparatus 150 having a pedaling unit 152. The cycling
resistance apparatus 150 may be circular or disk shaped. The
cycling resistance apparatus may include a wheel disk having a
focus at its center equidistant from the points on the outer
surface of the wheel disk. In at least one implementation, the
wheel disk may include one or more disk fan blades which provide
cooling wind or airflow in the direction of the rotating motion of
the cycling resistance apparatus 150. In at least one
implementation, the wheel disk is covered in a manner such that it
may be enclosed. The cycling resistance apparatus 150 may utilize
the contactless eddy brake assembly 161 in a manner that creates
progressively increasing resistance as speed increases based on the
motion of the pedaling unit 152.
[0051] In at least one implementation, the vertically positioned
stabilizing member 108 may be medially connected to a rotating pin
connection 118. The rotating pin connection 118 securing a
stabilizing member 108 via an adjustment member 116 to another
stabilizing member 108 connected to another rotating pin connection
118 via one or more fasteners 110, where the connection of the
stabilizing members 108 between the two rotating pin connections
118 may be at a forty-five-degree angle. In one or more
implementations, these interconnected stabilizing members 108 may
be one stabilizing member 108. The interconnected stabilizing
members may be further secured to a frame member 106.
[0052] In at least one implementation, the aforementioned
adjustment member 116 may be is inserted in an aperture 112
comprising a frame member 106. The frame member 106 may be provide
load bearing support when in the at least one fixed position,
herein the upright position. The interconnected members may include
a housing 185. The housing 185 may cover the aforementioned
interconnected members, rotating pin connections 118, and the like.
The housing 185 may be attached to the interconnected members using
one or more fasteners 110 via. The housing 185 may include a
display 120. In at least one implementation, the display 120 may
include but not be limited to: a user interface, real-time readings
of a user's vital signs, a reset button, a speed indicator, a heart
rate indicator, a calorie expenditure rate indicator, a total
caloric expenditure indicator, a distance indicator, a time
involved indicator, a resistance setting input, notifications,
social media status updates, alerts, calendar notifications, text
messages, images, videos, recordings, television programs, movies,
entertainment, and other readings or display information. In at
least one implementation, the display 120 may be powered by a power
supply including but not limited to a battery, a solar power
source, an alternating current source, a direct current source, a
power generated by the centrifugal motion of the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100A. In at least one implementation, the display
120 may include a wireless connection to a computer, a processor, a
smart phone, an IoT enabled device, a smart watch, a sensor, a body
sensor, a heart rate monitor, and the like. In at least one
implementation, the display 120 may include data from an electronic
medical records database, a wireless connection to a medical
professional, a button alerting emergency medical personnel/first
responders/paramedics. In at least one implementation, there may be
one or more displays 120. In at least one implementation, the
display 120 may be set in the housing 185 in one or more positions
within the housing 185.
[0053] For example, example implementation 100B may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A as described completely
in FIG. 1A with the exception of FIG. 1B, 100B showing the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in an acute fixed position. As
shown in FIG. 1B, and by reference number 100B, the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 is adjustable to one or more fixed
positions including an upright position as shown in FIG. 1A, 100A,
an acute position as shown in FIG. 1B, 100B, and a collapsed
position shown in FIG. 1C, 100C. Moving the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 from an upright position of complete vertical
as shown in FIG. 1A, 100A, the cycling resistance apparatus 150 may
tilted downward a maximum of forty-five degrees by adjusting the
vertically positioned frame member 106 formally perpendicularly
connected via a rotating pin connection 118 to an acute angled
positioned when compared with the horizontally positioned frame
member 106.
[0054] In at least one implementation, the angled positioned
stabilizing member 108 may be medially connected to a rotating pin
connection 118. The rotating pin connection 118 securing a
stabilizing member 108 via an adjustment member 116 to another
stabilizing member 108 connected to another rotating pin connection
118 via another adjustment member 116 where the connection of the
stabilizing members 108 between the two rotating pin connections
118 may be at a varied angle. In one or more implementations, these
interconnected stabilizing members 108 may be one stabilizing
member 108. The interconnected stabilizing members may be further
secured to a frame member 106. These stabilizing members 108 and
frame members 106 of a lower section of the vertical arm portion of
the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may be rotated about a
rotating pin connection 118 allowing the vertical arm portion and
cycling resistance apparatus 150 to be adjustable to a variety of
angles.
[0055] This acute fixed position of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100B may change the associated workout intensity levels.
The cycling resistance apparatus 150 may be removed and
repositioned using a pin in hole system at the focus point of the
wheel disk. This may allow the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100 to be used by individuals of varying heights and sizes.
[0056] For example, example implementation 100C may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A as described completely
in FIG. 1A with the exception of FIG. 1C, 100C showing the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in a collapsed fixed position
for stowing. As shown in FIG. 1C, and by reference number 100C,
moving the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 from an upright
position of complete vertical as shown in FIG. 1A, 100A, the
cycling resistance apparatus 150 may tilted downward an extreme
acute angle less than forty-five degrees by adjusting the
vertically positioned frame member 106 formally perpendicularly
connected via a rotating pin connection 118 to an extremely acute
angled positioned when compared with the horizontally positioned
frame member 106.
[0057] In at least one implementation, the angled positioned
stabilizing member 108 may be medially connected to a rotating pin
connection 118. The rotating pin connection 118 securing a
stabilizing member 108 via an adjustment member 116 to another
stabilizing member 108 connected to another rotating pin connection
118 via another adjustment member 116 where the connection of the
stabilizing members 108 between the two rotating pin connections
118 may be at an extremely acute varied angle. In one or more
implementations, these interconnected stabilizing members 108 may
be one stabilizing member 108. The interconnected stabilizing
members may be further secured to a frame member 106. These
stabilizing members 108 and frame members 106 of a lower section of
the vertical arm portion of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may be rotated about a rotating pin connection 118
allowing the vertical arm portion and cycling resistance apparatus
150 to be adjustable to an extremely acute angle. In at least one
implementation, the body pad 102, adjustable lumbar support pad,
and frame member 106 may be further collapsible or removable from a
frame member 106 for stowing. In at least one implementation, the
pedaling unit 152 may include collapsible or removable pedals and
cranks for stowing.
[0058] For example, example implementation 100D may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A as described completely
in FIG. 1A with the exception of FIG. 1D, 100D showing the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in an acute fixed position as
shown in FIG. 1B, 100B. As shown in FIG. 1D, and by reference
number 100D, a person in a supine position 500 may be actively
engaged with the pedaling unit 152. The person 500 may further
engage the pedaling unit with their feed and rotational movement.
The person 500 may utilize the contactless eddy brake assembly 161
in a manner that creates progressively increasing resistance as
speed increases based on the motion of the pedaling unit 152. In
this manner, a person 500 may control resistance using the
contactless eddy brake assembly 161 such that the resistance may be
directly proportional to the force exerted on the pedaling unit
152. The person 500 may engage the display 120.
[0059] In at least one implementation, the person 500 may utilize
the display 120 for at least one of: a user interface, real-time
readings of a user's vital signs, a reset button, a speed
indicator, a heart rate indicator, a calorie expenditure rate
indicator, a total caloric expenditure indicator, a distance
indicator, a time involved indicator, a resistance setting input,
notifications, social media status updates, alerts, calendar
notifications, text messages, images, videos, recordings,
television programs, movies, entertainment, and other readings or
display information. In at least one implementation, the person may
engage the display 120 utilizing at least one of: a wireless
connection to a computer, a processor, a smart phone, an IoT
enabled device, a smart watch, a sensor, a body sensor, a heart
rate monitor, and the like. In at least one implementation, the
display 120 may sync to a device, a smart device, and other
equipment via a wireless connection including but not limited to
infrared, light frequencies, sound waves, computer readable
mediums, a Bluetooth connection, a Wi-Fi connection. In at least
one implementation, the display 120 is connected to a transmitter
or communication means, transmitting medium, and other receiving
and transmitting means. In at least one implementation, the person
500 may utilize the display 120 to communicate at least one of:
receive data from an electronic medical records database, a
wireless connection to a medical professional, a button alerting
emergency medical personnel/first responders/paramedics. In at
least one implementation, a person may engage with one or more
displays 120.
[0060] For example, example implementation 100E may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A as described completely
in FIG. 1A-1D with the exception of FIG. 1E, 100E showing a person
500 using the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in an acute
fixed position. As shown in FIG. 1E, and by reference number 100E,
a person 500 may increase intensity of the exercise by interlocking
fingers behind the head while pedaling with elbows in an outward
position in an elevated supine position where the upper torso may
be elevated engaging the core muscles.
[0061] For example, example implementation 100F may include an
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A as described completely
in FIG. 1A-1E with the exception of FIG. 1F, 100F showing a person
500 using the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus in an acute
fixed position with the shoulder backwards press assembly 200. As
shown in FIG. 1F, and by reference numbers 200, 202, 206, 208, and
210, a person 500 may increase intensity of the exercise by
interlocking fingers behind the head while pedaling with elbows in
an outward position in an elevated supine position where the upper
torso may be elevated on a shoulder backwards press 200. The
shoulder backwards press may have a support member 202, arm rest
208, spring assembly 206, and head rest 210. In at least one
implementation, the shoulder backward press assembly 200 may be
included. The shoulder backward press assembly 200 may allow a
person 500 to use negative resistance by pressing in a backwards
direction to exercise abdominal muscles. The user 500 may select to
elevate their torso off of the shoulder backward press assembly 200
if they choose and or not able to raise and hold their shoulders
off the surface above the shoulder backward press apparatus
200.
[0062] As indicated above, FIGS. 1A-1F are provided merely as
examples. Other examples are possible and may differ from what is
described with regard to FIGS. 1A-1F.
[0063] FIGS. 2A-2F are diagrams of example components 200A-200F of
one or more components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
shown in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F. For example, example implementation 200A
may include an overhead view of an abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 200A. As shown in FIG. 2A, and by reference number an
anterior portion of an abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 200A
may include an overhead view of horizontal frame members 106,
vertical frame members 106, horizontal stabilizing members 108 and
adjustment members 116.
[0064] In an embodiment, example implementation 200B may include a
front view from the posterior of an abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100A in the upright position. As shown in FIG. 2B, and by
reference number 112, the apertures for the various fasteners 110
are visible. Frame members 106, rotating pin connection 118,
housing 185, stabilizing member 108 are visible. In at least one
implementation, cycling resistance apparatus 150 contactless eddy
brake assembly 161, and pedaling unit 152 may be visible. Dual
arrows show the directions of movement for the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus when moving to an acute position or a collapsed
position.
[0065] In an embodiment, example implementation 200C may include a
top view of the body support apparatus and the anti-slip component
114. In at least one implementation, the body support apparatus may
include a body pad 102 which may be secured to a base apparatus
comprising one or more frame members 106, which may be secured
using a plurality of fasteners 100. The base apparatus may have the
anti-slip component 114. The anti-slip component 114 may have a
friction textured upper surface configured to interlock with the
lower surface of the body support apparatus, the base apparatus may
include a stabilizing member 108. The stabilizing member may
provide a rigid connection between the anti-slip component 114 and
a frame member 106. In at least one implementation, a stabilizing
member 108 which may have one or more apertures 112, the one or
more apertures 112 positioned to accept one or more adjustment
members 116, and at least one fastener 110, the fastener rigidly
secured to an aperture 112 of the anti-slip component 114. The
frame apparatus may include an adjustment member 116 that can be
capable of holding the frame member 106 in at least one fixed
position.
[0066] In an embodiment, example implementation 200D may include a
side view of the body support apparatus and the anti-slip component
114. In at least one implementation, the body support apparatus may
include a body pad 102 which may be secured to a base apparatus
comprising one or more frame members 106, which may be secured
using a plurality of fasteners 100. The base apparatus may have the
anti-slip component 114. The anti-slip component 114 may have a
friction textured upper surface configured to interlock with the
lower surface of the body support apparatus, the base apparatus may
include a stabilizing member 108. The stabilizing member may
provide a rigid connection between the anti-slip component 114 and
a frame member 106. In at least one implementation, a stabilizing
member 108 which may have one or more apertures 112, the one or
more apertures 112 positioned to accept one or more adjustment
members 116, and at least one fastener 110, the fastener rigidly
secured to an aperture 112 of the anti-slip component 114. The
frame apparatus may include an adjustment member 116 that can be
capable of holding the frame member 106 in at least one fixed
position.
[0067] In an embodiment, example implementation 200E may include a
side view of another implementation of the body support apparatus
and the anti-slip component 114. In at least one implementation,
the body support apparatus may include a body pad 102 which may be
secured to a base apparatus comprising one or more frame members
106, which may be secured using a plurality of fasteners 100. The
base apparatus may have the anti-slip component 114. The anti-slip
component 114 may have a friction textured upper surface configured
to interlock with the lower surface of the body support apparatus,
the base apparatus may include a stabilizing member 108. The
stabilizing member may provide a rigid connection between the
anti-slip component 114 and a frame member 106. In at least one
implementation, a stabilizing member 108 which may have one or more
apertures 112, the one or more apertures 112 positioned to accept
one or more adjustment members 116, and at least one fastener 110,
the fastener rigidly secured to an aperture 112 of the anti-slip
component 114. The frame apparatus may include an adjustment member
116 that can be capable of holding the frame member 106 in at least
one fixed position. In at least one implementation, the anti-slip
component 114 may include an elongated member of varying lengths,
the varying lengths including but not limited to: the length from
one end of the anti-slip component 114 to the center of the body
pad 102, the length from one end of the anti-slip component 114 to
the adjustable lumbar support pad 104, or the length from one end
of the anti-slip component 114 to a portion of the body pad
102.
[0068] In an embodiment, example implementation 200F may include an
implementation of a display 120. As indicated above, FIGS. 2A-2F
are provided merely as examples. Other examples are possible and
may differ from what is described with regard to FIGS. 2A-2F.
[0069] FIG. 3A-3B are diagrams of example components 300A-300B of
one or more components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
shown in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0070] In an embodiment, example implementation 300A may include a
cycling resistance apparatus 150, a pedaling unit 152, a cooling
shroud 170, a wheel disk cover 173, a contactless eddy braking
assembly 161, and a stabilizing member 108. The wheel disk cover
173 may secure eddy braking assembly 161 from the public
safeguarding from injury from contacting the eddy braking system
and cycling resistance apparatus 150 components. In at least one
implementation, the wheel disk cover 173 may include areas for
color, images, branding, labeling, adding content to the surface of
the wheel disk 173.
[0071] In an embodiment, example implementation 300B may include an
uncovered wheel disk 171 which may include a disk fan blade 172
(FIG shows a plurality of disk fan blades 172) where the fan blades
may provide wind for cooling the user 500 during a cycling motion.
a cycling resistance apparatus 150, a pedaling unit 152, a cooling
shroud 170, a contactless eddy braking assembly 161, and a
stabilizing member 108. In at least one implementation, the disk
fan blade 172 may be connected to a fastener 110 or belt which may
provide a mechanism for providing a fan system for cooling a user
500 during operation. As shown in FIG. 3B, the eddy braking
assembly 161 show a magnet 160 and dual cylinders 163.
[0072] As indicated above, FIGS. 3A-3B are provided merely as
examples. Other embodiments are possible and may differ from what
is described with regard to FIGS. 3A-3B.
[0073] FIG. 4A-4C are diagrams of example components 400A-400C of
one or more components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
shown in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4A-4C,
example implementation 400A-400C may include cycling resistance
apparatus 150 of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100. The
cycling resistance apparatus 150 may have a contactless eddy brake
assembly 161. The contactless eddy brake assembly 161 may have a
magnet assembly. The magnet assembly can include a pair of opposing
magnets 160. The pair of opposing magnets may reside within
two-cylinder components (FIGS. 4A-4C show an individual cylinder
162). The two-cylinder component 162 are shown in FIG. 2B as part
of the contactless eddy braking assembly 161. FIG. 4A and FIG. 4C
shows the individual cylinder component 162, each housing a magnet
160. The two-cylinder components 162 may be positioned on opposing
sides of a motor 164. The motor 164 may include a motor box 166
which may be positioned to contact a gear track 165 The motor 164,
motor box 166, and gear track 165 may collectively form a gear
assembly 165. The gear assembly may be positioned between the
magnetic field of the pair of opposing magnets 160 of the magnet
assembly. The magnet assembly and gear assembly may be positioned
about a pedal assembly 152. Herein, a pedal assembly 152 may also
be referred to as a pedaling unit 152 and as a pedaling system 152.
The pedal assembly 152 may include a crank arm. The crank arm may
include a foot rest. The crank arm and foot rest may rotate about a
focus or center of a rotational axis. The crank arm and foot rest
may propel a wheel disk in a cyclical motion. The cycling
resistance apparatus 150 may utilize the contactless eddy brake
assembly 161 in a manner that creates progressively increasing
resistance as speed increases.
[0074] FIG. 4A shows a side view of a contactless Eddy brake
assembly 161. FIG. 4B shows a bottom view of a contactless Eddy
brake assembly 161. FIG. 4C shows a top view of a contactless Eddy
brake assembly 161.
[0075] Regarding the contactless eddy brake assembly 161, it may
include a resistance device that may use eddy currents in
conjunction with one or more a pivoting or opposing magnets that
may be positioned internally in a manner that creates progressively
increasing resistance as speed increases.
[0076] In at least one implementation, the contactless eddy brake
assembly 161 may include an automatically adjusting magnetic
resistance unit for an exercise apparatus which may further be
configured in a manner which provides for the degree of resistance
to automatically and non-linearly be adjusted in relation to the
rotational speed of a rotating member caused by the input of a user
powering for example a pedaling unit 152. In at least one
implementation, the contactless eddy brake assembly 161 may include
a rotating member which may be in the form of a flywheel having one
or more supports extending between a hub and a rim. The one or more
supports may define longitudinal grooves which may slidably retain
magnets 160 that are biased inwardly toward the hub by biasing
members. In at least one implementation, the contactless eddy brake
assembly 161 may include an electrically conductive member located
adjacent to the aforementioned flywheel. The flywheel may rotate in
response to rotation of the wheel disk which may cause the magnets
interact with the conductive member to establish eddy currents that
provide resistance to the rotation of the flywheel. In at least one
implementation, the contactless eddy brake assembly 161 may be
adapted such that the speed of rotation of the aforementioned
flywheel may increase as the speed of rotation of the wheel disk
increases. In at least one implementation, the centrifugal forces
may act on the magnets 160 which may cause the magnets 160 to slide
outwardly along the grooves in opposition to the bias of the
biasing members. The outward movement of the magnets 160 may cause
outward movement of the eddy current forces, to increase the
resistance provided in relation to the aforementioned rotation of
the flywheel and the wheel disk. In at least one implementation,
the variable resistance due to the increased or decreased
rotational speed of the flywheel is smooth, based on the constant
interaction of the counteracting forces of the biasing members and
the centrifugal forces acting on the magnets 160. Resistance may be
adjusted by a user selection from the display 120 where a user may
increase or decrease resistance.
[0077] The contactless eddy braking assembly 161 may provide
resistance for the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 for
developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by
working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using eddy
currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
induced by electromagnets. The contactless eddy braking assembly
161 may provide a mechanism for resistance. The contactless eddy
braking assembly 161 may provide different levels of intensity
depending on user inputs for increased or decrease. For the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100, there is no drive train
in the unit. The contactless eddy braking assembly 161 may function
in a powered state via a battery or power supply. In at least one
implementation, the contactless eddy braking system 161 may operate
without a power supply.
[0078] In at least one implementation, the contactless eddy braking
system 161 may be assembled by adding one or more actuating magnets
160 to a dual cylinder slide out system shown as dual cylinders
163. Dual cylinders 163 may refer to one half of the eddy braking
assembly 161 whereby the dual aspect is an inner and outer cylinder
combination as shown in FIG. 3B, 163 and FIGS. 4A-4C, 163. The dual
cylinders 163 may be positioned on both sides of the wheel disk 171
as shown in FIG. 2B.
[0079] In at least one implementation, as shown in FIG. 4C, there
may be a pair of dual cylinders 163 and a pair of actuating magnets
160 which may be moved by a motorized gear box 166, powered by a
motor 164, moving along a gear track 165, attached underneath the
dual cylinders 163, as shown in FIGS. 4A-4B. In at least one
implementation, as shown in FIG. 4C, the pair of dual cylinders 163
and pair of actuating magnets 160 may be positioned in parallel
with the actuating magnets 160 facing each other. The contactless
eddy braking system 161 may generate resistance based on the eddy
currents of the opposing electromagnetic forces 300. In at least
one implementation, the wheel disk 171 may be positioned between
the eddy currents of the opposing electromagnetic forces 300. In at
least one implementation, the eddy currents of the opposing
electromagnetic forces 300 may provide varying levels of resistance
to the spinning or rotating movement of the wheel disk 171.
[0080] In at least one implementation, a display 120 is directly
connected to the contactless eddy braking system 161 via at least
one of a wired connection, and a wireless connection. In at least
one implementation, the contactless eddy braking system 161 may
include at least one of a small 12v battery, a power supply, a
power cord, one or more batteries, and an external power source
which may be attached to power the apparatus. As shown in FIG. 4A,
the dual cylinders may be attached via fasteners 110 and
stabilizing members 108 to a wheel disk 171 (not shown in FIG.
4A).
[0081] In an alternative implementation, there may be a for
developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by
working against a counterforce, without using electromagnetic or
electric force-resisters using eddy currents induced in moved
elements, instead using physical counterweights within a cycling
resistance apparatus 150.
[0082] As indicated above, FIGS. 4A-4C are provided merely as
examples. Other examples are possible and may differ from what is
described with regard to FIGS. 4A-4C.
[0083] FIG. 5A-5B are diagrams of example components 500A-500B of
one or more components of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100 shown in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F.
[0084] For example, example implementation 500A may include a top
view of a shoulder backward press assembly 200. Example
implementation 500B may include a side view of a shoulder backward
press assembly 200. As shown in FIGS. 5A, 500A and 5B, 500B, a
shoulder backwards press 200, comprising a support member 202, arm
rest 208, spring assembly 206, and head rest 210. All of these
elements may be joined using one or more fasteners 110. In at least
one implementation, the shoulder backward press assembly 200 may be
included. The shoulder backward press assembly 200 may allow a
person 500 to use negative resistance by pressing in a backwards
direction to exercise abdominal muscles. The user 500 may select to
elevate their torso off of the shoulder backward press assembly 200
if they choose and or not able to raise and hold their shoulders
off the surface above the shoulder backward press apparatus
200.
[0085] As indicated above, FIGS. 5A-5B are provided merely as
examples. Other examples are possible and may differ from what is
described with regard to FIGS. 5A-5B.
[0086] In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may be used as shown in FIGS. 1A-FIG. 1F. In
one or more implementations, the speed of the revolutions improves
cardio vascular impact of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100. The user 500 may lie in a supine position on their back while
straddling the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 between
their legs. A user's 500 feet should be placed into the pedal
assembly 152. For optimal results, a user 500 may curl back off the
body pad 102 by elevating shoulders off of the pad at varied
heights during the pedaling motion. Initially, a user 500 may start
pedaling at a comfortable rate of limited exertion with initial
light resistance. Subsequently, a user 500 may perform multiple
sets of numerous revolutions (e.g., 30 to 40 revolutions) of the
pedals for one set and then rest. As a user 500 gains endurance
using the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100, more
revolutions may be added per set of exercise reps.
[0087] In at least one implementation, a user 500 of the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 may engage with a display 120. In at
least one implementation, the display 120 may include but not be
limited to: a digital readout for: Speed/revolutions per minute
(RPM), Workout Time, Distance Traveled, Calories Burned, Heart
Rate/beats per minute (BPM) and the other data.
[0088] In at least one implementation, an additional cushion or pad
180 may be fastened to the vertically positioned stabilizing member
108 and vertically positioned frame member at the posterior end of
the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100A. In at least one
implementation, the additional cushion or pad 180 may be connected
a removably insertable body pad 102. In at least one
implementation, the additional cushion 180 and body pad 102 may
together form a seat. In at least one implementation, the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 may include a seat. In at least one
implementation, the seat may be elevated to a position that may
provide for cycling the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
like at least one of a stationary bike, an elliptical machine, and
a recumbent bike.
[0089] In at least one implementation, the seat may be positioned
at the posterior of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
such that the back of a user 500 rests against the vertically
positioned stabilizing member 108 and vertically positioned frame
member at the posterior end of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100A. In at least one implementation, a user 500 may
utilize hands and upper limbs to engage the pedal assembly 152.
This may provide a level of cardiovascular benefit for users unable
to performed more advance movement.
[0090] In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may include one or more extended members
attached to the pedal assembly 152 for an alternative exercise
motion. In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may include at least one of a handle or a
grip attached to the pedal assembly for alternative upper limb
exercise motion. In at least one implementation, the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 exercises may be performed with or
without the additional cushion 180, seat and other components. The
position of a user's 500 body may be modified in any creative
number of movements or positions as long as the positions support
safe and effective use of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100.
[0091] In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may include seat that allows the unit to be
used as a traditional sit-down exercise bike. In at least one
implementation, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may
include an additional cushion or pad 180 which may allow for the
rotation of the pedals in a cyclical direction by a user's 500
arms. This may provide for cardiovascular exercise by connecting
the optional seat to the front of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100. In at least one implementation, the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 may include a wheel pedaling
resistance system increase and decrease automatically as a person
500 cycles utilizing positive and negative resistance training.
[0092] In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may include a specialized additional seat
when incorporated with the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100, may be used as a traditional exercise stationary bike. Such
use may be desired for users who are obese, lack cardio endurance,
have limited motion and may not able to use traditional equipment.
In at least one implementation, the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may include a user configurable seat with one or more
positions such that a first position may provide for cycling our
system as a stationary bike; a second position may provide for
cycling in a supine position; a third position may provide for the
seat positioned in such a manner that may provide for rotating the
pedals with the arms for a cardio workout. In at least one
implementation, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may
include additional user positioning for more optimal workouts
including performing alternative exercises while sitting with the
legs extended out in front of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100. In this position, a user 500 may perform yoga and
stretches of the hamstring and calf muscles which also helps
develop core strength. Exercises may be performed at with the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100. In at least one
implementation, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may
include a body pad 102 such that a user 500 may perform yoga and
stretches of the hamstring and calf muscles which also helps
develop core strength.
[0093] FIGS. 6A-6B are flow charts an example process for providing
the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0094] FIGS. 6A and 6B are flow charts setting forth the general
stages involved in a methods 600A and 600B consistent with an
embodiment of the disclosure for providing the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus disclosed herein. Methods 600A and 600B may be
implemented using the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus as
described in more detail below with respect to FIGS. 6A and 6B.
[0095] Although the stages illustrated by the flow charts are
disclosed in a particular order, it should be understood that the
order is disclosed for illustrative purposes only. Stages may be
combined, separated, reordered, and various intermediary stages may
exist. Accordingly, it should be understood that the various stages
illustrated within the flow chart may be, in various embodiments,
performed in arrangements that differ from the ones illustrated.
Moreover, various stages may be added or removed from the flow
charts without altering or deterring from the fundamental scope of
the depicted methods and systems disclosed herein.
[0096] FIG. 6A is a flow chart of an example process 600A and FIG.
6B is a flow chart of an example process 600B. In at least one
implementation, a process may include: adjusting a body support
portion, of an exercise apparatus, to an appropriate exercise
position having height and angle; [0097] adjusting a frame portion,
of an exercise apparatus, to the appropriate exercise position
including securing a stabilizing member to hold the appropriate
exercise position; [0098] selecting, using a user interface of a
display, one or more settings including at least time period of
exercise and level of exercise resistance; [0099] placing feet in a
foot stirrup of a pedal assembly while placing torso in a supine
position on the body support portion; and [0100] pedaling the pedal
assembly with force in a cycling motion against a resistance
generated by a contactless eddy braking assembly.
[0101] In some implementations, the process may include:
[0102] holding the neck and shoulders in a static position on the
upper surface of the body support portion while pedaling
continuously;
[0103] interlocking fingers behind the head while pedaling with
elbows in an outward position;
[0104] elevating the neck and shoulders off of the body support
portion while pedaling continuously;
[0105] lowering the neck and shoulders back to an upper surface of
the body support portion;
[0106] performing a sit-up motion at varied intervals while
pedaling continuously.
[0107] In some implementations, the process may include:
[0108] holding the neck and shoulders in a static position elevated
above the upper surface of the body support portion;
[0109] holding the neck and shoulders in a static position elevated
above the upper surface of the body support portion at an angle
between ten and ninety degrees.
[0110] In some implementations, the process may include: [0111]
interlocking fingers behind the head while pedaling with elbows in
an outward position; [0112] elevating the neck and shoulders
holding a shoulder backward press assembly while pedaling
continuously; [0113] lowering the neck and shoulders back against a
resistance generated by a spring support of the shoulder backward
press assembly.
[0114] In some implementations, the process may include: [0115]
holding the neck and shoulders in an elevated static position
holding a shoulder backward press assembly while pedaling
continuously.
[0116] In some implementations, the process may include: [0117]
holding the neck and shoulders in an elevated static position
holding a shoulder backward press assembly at an angle between ten
and ninety degrees.
[0118] In some implementations, the process may include:
[0119] adjusting the angle of the cycling resistance apparatus 150
from 0.degree. to 45.degree. for the desired exercise
intensity;
[0120] syncing abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 to a
display 120;
[0121] adjusting the intensity level of the pedaling system 152 by
engaging a user interface on the display 120 (e.g. pushing the
button"+" for increasing the intensity or the button "-" for
reducing the intensity. The user interface may be located proximal
to the display 120);
[0122] adjusting the length of the exercise pad by lifting an
adjustment member 116 of abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
(e.g. sliding a stabilizing member 108 to the appropriate length
and then release the adjustment member 116);
[0123] positioning the adjustable lumber support pad 104 to an
appropriate position and securing a fastener 110 to a frame member
106;
[0124] positioning body in a supine position on body pad 102 with
feet in stirrup on the foot pedal via a pedaling unit 152;
[0125] elevating head and neck above a headrest of body pad 102
while interlocking fingers behind neck with no lifting
pressure;
[0126] elevating shoulder blades to an elevated position above the
body pad 102 (e. g., 4 to 6 inches above the body pad 102 plane,
elevating to a higher position for more intense results);
[0127] curling body in a backwards motion accomplished by
contracting abdominal muscles;
[0128] holding a static position during repeated exercise
movements;
[0129] breathing adequate breathes while engaging the pedaling
system 152;
[0130] gradually increasing intensity of movements (User may desire
to start at a lower intensity and higher repetition cycles (e.g.
from 30 to 40 revolutions or 2 to 3 minutes between rest
periods);
[0131] based on the intensity level in the preceding step,
determining the level of muscle engagement for toning of the
abdominals and legs muscles.
[0132] Ways to implement the stages of method 600A will be
described in greater detail below. Method 600A may begin at
starting block 605 and proceed to stage 610 where the abdominal
exercise cycling apparatus 100 may be manipulated to adjust a body
support portion to an appropriate exercise position height and
angle. For example, moving the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100 from an upright position to an acute operating position 100B.
In another instance, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
may be positioned to a collapsed operating position 100C. In yet
further instances, the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may
be placed in another stationary position for an effective operating
mode such as a desired exercise position.
[0133] From stage 610, where the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may be manipulated to adjust a body support portion
to an appropriate exercise position height and angle, method 600
may advance to stage 620 where the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may be manipulated to adjust a frame portion to
secure the appropriate exercise position. For example, moving the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 from an upright position
to an acute operating position 100B. In another instance, the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may be positioned to a
collapsed operating position 100C. In yet further instances, the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may be placed in another
stationary position for an effective operating mode such as a
desired exercise position.
[0134] Once the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may be
manipulated to adjust a frame portion to secure the appropriate
exercise position in stage 620, method 600 may continue to stage
630 where a user of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
may select an effective exercise resistance level using a user
interface via a display 120. For example, selecting a starting
exercise resistance level using a user interface via a display 120
of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100.
[0135] After a user of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100
may select an effective exercise resistance level using a user
interface via a display 120 in stage 630, method 600 may proceed to
stage 640 where the user of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may place their feet in a pedal assembly 152 and
begin cycling while in a supine position. Once the user of the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may place their feet in a
pedal assembly 152 and begin cycling while in a supine position in
stage 640, method 600 may then end at stage 650.
[0136] Ways to implement the stages of method 600B will be
described in greater detail below. Method 600B may begin at
starting block 655 and proceed to stage 660 where a user 500 of the
abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may position themselves in
a supine position interlocking fingers behind the head while
actively engaging the pedaling system 152 with elbows in an outward
position.
[0137] From stage 660, where a user 500 of the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may position themselves in a supine position
interlocking fingers behind the head while actively engaging the
pedaling system 152 with elbows in an outward position, method 600
may advance to stage 670 where a user 500 of the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may position themselves in a supine position
interlocking fingers behind the head while actively engaging the
pedaling system 152 with elbows in an outward position may elevate
the neck and shoulders while holding a shoulder backward press
assembly 200.
[0138] Once the user 500 of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may elevate the neck and shoulders while holding a
shoulder backward press assembly 200 in stage 670, method 600 may
continue to stage 680 where the user 500 of the abdominal exercise
cycling apparatus 100 may lower the neck and shoulders back against
a resistance generated by a spring support of the shoulder backward
press assembly 200.
[0139] After the user 500 of the abdominal exercise cycling
apparatus 100 may lower the neck and shoulders back against a
resistance generated by a spring support of the shoulder backward
press assembly 200 in stage 680, method 600 may proceed to stage
690 where the user 500 of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus
100 may hold the neck and shoulders in an elevated static position
while holding the shoulder backward press assembly 200. Once the
user 500 of the abdominal exercise cycling apparatus 100 may hold
the neck and shoulders in an elevated static position while holding
the shoulder backward press assembly 200 in stage 690, method 600
may then end at stage 695.
[0140] The foregoing disclosure provides illustration and
description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
implementations to the precise form disclosed. Modifications and
variations are possible in light of the above disclosure or may be
acquired from practice of the implementations. As used herein, the
term component is intended to be broadly construed as hardware,
firmware, or a combination of hardware and software. Some
implementations are described herein in connection with thresholds.
As used herein, satisfying a threshold may refer to a value being
greater than the threshold, more than the threshold, higher than
the threshold, greater than or equal to the threshold, less than
the threshold, fewer than the threshold, lower than the threshold,
less than or equal to the threshold, equal to the threshold, or the
like. Certain user interfaces have been described herein. In some
implementations, the user interfaces may be customizable by a
device. Additionally, or alternatively, the user interfaces may be
pre-configured to a standard configuration, a specific
configuration based on a type of device on which the user
interfaces are displayed, or a set of configurations based on
capabilities and/or specifications associated with a device on
which the user interfaces are displayed.
[0141] Even though particular combinations of features are recited
in the claims and/or disclosed in the specification, these
combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of possible
implementations. In fact, many of these features may be combined in
ways not specifically recited in the claims and/or disclosed in the
specification. Although each dependent claim listed below may
directly depend on only one claim, the disclosure of possible
implementations includes each dependent claim in combination with
every other claim in the claim set.
[0142] No element, act, or instruction used herein should be
construed as critical or essential unless explicitly described as
such. Also, as used herein, the articles "a" and "an" are intended
to include one or more items, and may be used interchangeably with
"one or more." Furthermore, as used herein, the term "set" is
intended to include one or more items (e.g., related items,
unrelated items, a combination of related and unrelated items,
etc.), and may be used interchangeably with "one or more." Where
only one item is intended, the term "one" or similar language is
used. Also, as used herein, the terms "has," "have," "having," or
the like are intended to be open-ended terms. Further, the phrase
"based on" is intended to mean "based, at least in part, on" unless
explicitly stated otherwise."
[0143] While the specification includes examples, the disclosure's
scope is indicated by the following claims. Furthermore, while the
specification has been described in language specific to structural
features and/or methodological acts, the claims are not limited to
the features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features
and acts described above are disclosed as example for embodiments
of the disclosure.
[0144] Insofar as the description above and the accompanying
drawing disclose any additional subject matter that is not within
the scope of the claims below, the disclosures are not dedicated to
the public and the right to file one or more applications to claims
such additional disclosures is reserved.
[0145] Although very narrow claims are presented herein, it should
be recognized the scope of this disclosure is much broader than
presented by the claims. It is intended that broader claims will be
submitted in an application that claims the benefit of priority
from this application.
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