EXERCISE DEVICE INTEGRALLY INCORPORATING DIGITAL CAPABILITIES FOR MUSIC, LIGHT, VIDEO AND STILL IMAGERY, HEART RATE MEASUREMENT AND CALORIC CONSUMPTION

• US 20100190607A1
• Filed: 08/24/2009
• Published: 07/29/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Thinkfit LLC
• Original Assignee: Thinkfit LLC
• Inventors: Lenard, Douglas, Widerman, Paul
• Application Number:
  US12/546,581
• Publication Number:
  US 20100190607A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0004 Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise bar bells or dumb bells A63B21/072; on wheels A63B22/20
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/072 Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like , e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0726 Dumb bells, i.e. with a central bar to be held by a single hand, and with weights at the ends
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2213/001 with radiation therapy
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2213/007 combined with magnetotherapy
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2214/00 Training methods
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03516 For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

A fitness device integrally incorporating digital technology can include capabilities for providing music and auditory stimulus that can be heard through a headphone, Bluetooth; or speakers for ambient music. Further capabilities enable the device to record video and still imagery, play video to provide instruction, feedback; or for leisure viewing. Along with sound and video capability, the device can have light emitting capability for a visual dimension in use. For biofeedback, the device can include a heart rate calculator to provide feedback on the level of exercise intensity and caloric consumption. The light emitting capacity allows the user to create patterns in use. Thus, the device can be multi-faceted able to provide ambient music, recording and viewing video, enveloping the user in a “bath” of light, sound, very subtle electromagnetic fields. All of said baths are created at distances from the users body that correspond to the length of the users arms, degree of bend at the elbow joint and chosen pathway for the circular/orbital movements.

Claims

1. A multipurpose exercise weight comprising

an exercise weight having an oblong body extending along a major axis and a minor axis;

and

a digital device or a recess for receiving a digital device, substantially centered on the major axis of the body;

a pair of generally diametrically opposed handgrips located along the major axis of the body of the exercise weight;

a concave surface on the body forming a clearance when placed on a flat horizontal surface;

wherein the digital device or the recess is positioned on the concave surface; and

wherein the digital device does not touch a horizontal surface when placed on a horizontal surface in any position.

2. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1, wherein the concave surface has a radius of curvature between about 7 inches and about 20 inches.

3. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1, wherein a depth of the concave surface is between about 1 and 3 inches, as measured from distal portions of the hand grips to a center of the concave area.

4. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1, wherein a majority of the mass of the exercise device is disposed between the handles.

5. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1

where the digital device is selected from the group consisting of a media device, a phone, a personal digital assistant;

a portable computing device;

or a vibration device.

6. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5

wherein the digital device is selected from the group consisting of a sound device, a camera, a video recorder, a video player, and a lighting device.

7. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5 further comprising

at least one speaker,

wherein the at least one speaker is located on the concave surface of the exercise weight.

8. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5

wherein the digital device is a phone.

9. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5

wherein the digital device is a personal digital assistant.

10. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5

wherein the digital device is a portable computing device.

11. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5

wherein the digital device is a vibration device.

12. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 further comprising

a heart rate monitor proximate at least one handgrip of the multipurpose exercise weight.

13. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 further comprising

a docking station.

14. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 further comprising

a docking station insertion point on an edge of the exercise weight.

15. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 further comprising

a headphone or a remote headphone.

16. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 15 further comprising

a headphone insertion point and/or remote headphone software on the exercise weight.

17. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5 comprising

wherein the digital device is an iPhone, iPod or MP3 player.

18. The multipurpose exercise weight of claim 5 comprising

a first media device and a second media device;

wherein the first media device is an iPhone, iPod or MP3 player; and

wherein the second media device is a light device.

20. A method of using the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 further comprising

operating the digital device while exercising with the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1.

21. A method of exercising comprising

raising the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 over an exerciser'"'"'s head;

wherein each of the exerciser'"'"'s hands is holding each of the diametrically opposed handgrips;

wherein the concave surface of the exercise weight is facing the exerciser; and

wherein the digital device is operating.

22. The method of claim 20

wherein the multipurpose exercise weight is positioned in front of the exerciser at hip level before said raising step.

23. The method of claim 20

wherein the multipurpose exercise weight is positioned behind the exerciser'"'"'s head before said raising step.

24. The method of claim 20 further comprising

moving the exercise weight from overhead to along one side of the exerciser'"'"'s body and about parallel to the exerciser'"'"'s body to along one side of the exerciser'"'"'s body and about parallel to the exerciser'"'"'s body;

moving the exercise weight from the one side of the exerciser'"'"'s body to the front of the exerciser'"'"'s body at about hip level, wherein the concave surface is facing upwards;

moving the exercise weight from hip level to along the other side of the exerciser'"'"'s body and about parallel to the exerciser'"'"'s body;

returning the exercise weight to the overhead position;

wherein the moving steps for a fluid circular motion.

25. The method of claim 20 further comprising

moving the exercise weight in an arc path from overhead to between the exerciser'"'"'s legs while the exerciser is bending the exerciser'"'"'s knees.

26. A method of exercising comprising

moving the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 in orbital circles around an exerciser'"'"'s head;

wherein each of the exerciser'"'"'s hands is holding each of the diametrically opposed handgrips;

wherein the concave surface of the exercise weight is facing the head of the exerciser; and

wherein the digital device is operating.

27. A method of exercising comprising

moving the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 from an exerciser'"'"'s first side to the exerciser'"'"'s second side;

wherein the multipurpose exercise weight is positioned at about hip level; and

wherein the concave surface is facing the exerciser;

wherein each of the exerciser'"'"'s hands is holding each of the diametrically opposed handgrips; and

wherein the digital device is operating.

28. A method of exercising comprising

moving the multipurpose exercise weight of claim 1 towards the chest of an exerciser from about knee level;

wherein the exerciser is bent at the waist;

wherein the exerciser'"'"'s knees are bent;

wherein the concave surface is facing the exerciser;

wherein each of the exerciser'"'"'s hands is holding each of the diametrically opposed handgrips; and

wherein the digital device is operating.

29. The method of claim 20

wherein the digital device emits a sound bath around the exerciser.

30. The method of claim 20

wherein the digital device is an iPhone, and

wherein the iPhone is configured to perform a workout program application.

31. The method of claim 12

wherein the heart rate monitor is configured to store a history of heart rate data and is configured to upload heart rate data.

19. A multipurpose exercise weight comprising

an exercise weight;

a digital device; and

a recharging or docking station for the digital device.