Balance beam apparatus for pet training and fitness
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1. A balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets, comprising:
- a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a medial portion between the first distal end and the second distal end, the balance beam being raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base;
a first horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the first beam base configured to support the first distal end of the balance beam, the first horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape;
a second horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the second beam base configured to support the second distal end of the balance beam, the second horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape;
wherein the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading up to the first distal end of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having different lengths;
wherein the second beam base comprises a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading down from the second distal end of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having a width substantially similar to the width of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having different lengths;
wherein the medial portion is not supported by additional beams such that an opening is formed between the first beam base and the second beam base; and
wherein the balance beam apparatus is symmetrical, freestanding, and portable.
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Abstract
Disclosed are various embodiments for a balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets that may include, for example, a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a portion raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base, where the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form steps leading up to the balance beam, and where the second beam base includes a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form steps leading down from the balance beam. The first beam base and the second beam base may have a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam. The balance beam apparatus may be free-standing and portable.
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1. A balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets, comprising:
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a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a medial portion between the first distal end and the second distal end, the balance beam being raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base; a first horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the first beam base configured to support the first distal end of the balance beam, the first horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape; a second horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the second beam base configured to support the second distal end of the balance beam, the second horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape; wherein the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading up to the first distal end of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having different lengths; wherein the second beam base comprises a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading down from the second distal end of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having a width substantially similar to the width of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having different lengths; wherein the medial portion is not supported by additional beams such that an opening is formed between the first beam base and the second beam base; and wherein the balance beam apparatus is symmetrical, freestanding, and portable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for exercising or training pets, comprising:
a balance beam apparatus, comprising; a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a medial portion between the first distal end and the second distal end, the balance beam being raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base; wherein the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading up to the first distal end of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam in the first beam base having a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam having different lengths; and wherein the second beam base comprises a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading down from the second distal end of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam in the second beam base having a width substantially similar to the width of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam having different lengths; and wherein the medial portion is nor supported by additional beams such that an opening is formed between the first beam and the second beam base. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method, comprising:
providing a balance beam apparatus for exercising or training pets, wherein the balance beam apparatus comprises; a balance beam having a first distal end, a second distal end, and a medial portion between the first distal end and the second distal end, the balance beam raised from a ground surface, the first distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a first beam base, the second distal end of the balance beam being positioned on a second beam base; a first horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the first beam base configured to support the first distal end of the balance beam, the first horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape; a second horizontal support positioned adjacent and perpendicular to the second beam base configured to support the second distal end of the balance beam, the second horizontal support having a lower region that is substantially rectangular in shape and an upper region substantially trapezoidal in shape; wherein the first beam base comprises a first beam and a second beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading up to the first distal end of the balance beam, the first beam and the second beam in the first beam base having a width substantially similar to a width of the balance beam; and wherein the second beam base comprises a third beam and a fourth beam stacked vertically to form a plurality steps leading down from the second distal end of the balance beam, the third beam and the fourth beam in the second beam base having a width substantially similar to the width of the balance beam; and wherein the medial portion is nor supported by the additional beams such that an opening is formed between the first beam base and the second beam base. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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Current AssigneeEco Sports Group, Inc.
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Original AssigneeEco Sports Group, Inc.
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InventorsSarver, John T.
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Primary Examiner(s)Wang, Michael H
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Application NumberUS15/586,047Publication NumberTime in Patent Office902 DaysField of SearchUS Class CurrentCPC Class CodesA01K 15/027 Exercising equipment, e.g. ...
