Portable exercise device

• US 20070087920A1
• Filed: 09/30/2005
• Published: 04/19/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Christine Dachraoui, Moncef Dachraoui
• Original Assignee: Christine Dachraoui, Moncef Dachraoui
• Inventors: Dachraoui, Christine, Dachraoui, Moncef
• Application Number:
  US11/240,235
• Publication Number:
  US 20070087920A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/123
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/027 using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00065 by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0223 Squatting
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0458 Step exercisers without moving parts with movable steps A63B22/04

Abstract

A portable exercise device, a method of making the device, and a method of exercising using the device are disclosed. The device has a generally rectangular, box-like main body in two portions, hinged together for opening and closing and having a storage area within. Recessed areas operable for attaching suitably equipped resistance tubing are disposed in an array that enables a variety of exercises.

Claims

1. An exercise device comprising

a top and a bottom, wherein said top has a generally rectangular box-like shape forming a top storage portion and a top exercise portion, wherein said bottom has a matching rectangular box-like shape forming a bottom storage portion and a bottom exercise portion, wherein a plurality of a recessed attachment point are disposed on the top exercise portion and the bottom exercise portion;

a plurality of exercise accessories;

a plurality of resistance tubing operable for releasably connecting said exercise accessory to said recessed attachment point;

means for hingably attaching said top and said bottom;

means for securing said exercise accessories;

means for attaching a rope handle on the distal end of said top portion; and

a rope handle secured to the distal end of said top portion.

2. A method of making an exercise device comprising:

forming a rectangular-shaped top having a first top-side exercise portion, a first bottom-side storage portion, a first hingeable end and a first distal end through injection molding wherein two rope holes are disposed on said first distal end of said top for insertion of a rope handle, wherein a plurality of first recesses are formed in said first top-side exercise portion with first ring clip holes disposed within said first recesses for insertion of a ring clip, wherein said first bottom-side storage portion is operable for releaseable attachment of exercise accessories;

forming a rectangular-shaped bottom having a second top-side exercise portion, a second bottom-side storage portion, a second hingeable end and a second distal end through injection molding, wherein a plurality of second recesses are formed in said second top-side exercise portion with second ring clip holes disposed within said second recesses for insertion of a ring clip, wherein said second bottom-side storage portion is operable for releaseable attachment of exercise accessories;

inserting ring clips into said first ring clip holes and said second ring clip holes;

affixing a first grip pad on said first top-side exercise portion;

affixing a second grip pad on said second top-side exercise portion;

aligning said first hingeable end with said second hingeable end;

inserting a male hinge connector through said first hingeable end and said second hingeable end;

attaching hook and loop fasteners to said first bottom-side storage portion and said second bottom-side storage portion;

attaching a net bag to said second bottom-side storage portion;

securing a plurality of exercise accessories and resistance tubing assemblies to said first bottom-side storage portion and said second bottom-side storage portion; and

hingably closing the top and bottom.

3. A method of using an exercise device comprising:

Opening said exercise device;

removing a plurality of resistance tubing assemblies and exercise accessories;

connecting said resistance tubing assembly to said desired exercise accessories;

connecting at least one resistance tubing assembly to a ring clip;

standing on said exercise device;

grasping said exercise accessories;

increasing and decreasing resistance by increasing and decreasing the length of the resistance tubing for the desired number of repetitions;

repeating the process of connecting, repetitions and disconnecting using a variety of narrow, medium and wide grips until the desired sets of muscles have been exercised;

disconnecting said resistance tubing assemblies from said ring clips;

disconnecting said exercise accessories from said resistance tubing assemblies;

storing said resistance tubing and said exercise accessories inside said exercise device; and

Closing said exercise device.