MULTI-DIRECTIONAL BODY SWING, TURN AND TWIST TRAINER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE AND ADJUSTABLE ATTACHMENTS

• US 20100261591A1
• Filed: 05/24/2010
• Published: 10/14/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 10/23/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Robert Piane
• Original Assignee: BVP Holding, Inc.
• Inventors: PIANE, ROBERT A. JR.
• Granted Patent: US 7,914,428 B2
• Time in patent office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/143
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0038 One foot moving independently from the other, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/003 by torsion of the body part around its longitudinal axis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0452 the foot support being substantially below said axes
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0018 for wheelchair users
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0055 the produced electric power used as a source for other equipment, e.g. for TVs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0455 having torsion element around its longitudinal axis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/169 for anchoring on or against a wall
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0002 involving an exercising of arms for strengthening the upper limbs A63B23/12
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0005 with particular movement of the arms provided by handles moving otherwise than pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/14 Platforms for reciprocating rotating motion about a vertical axis , e.g. axis through the middle of the platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/16 Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis , e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like exercising apparatus with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0056; other exercising apparatus for improving balance A63B26/003
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/18 with elements, i.e. platforms, having a circulating, nutating or rotating movement, generated by oscillating movement of the user, e.g. platforms wobbling on a centrally arranged spherical supporthoop exercising apparatus A63B19/00; eccentric weights put into orbital motion by nutating movement of the user A63B21/0608; pots rotating or rocking by moving the whole body A63G23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0209 on a single foot
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/10 Positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/13 Relative positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 : Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 : heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 : calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03508 : For a single arm or leg, A63B21/0726 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 : Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/04 : for lower limbs training appliances for special sports A63B69/00; for the purpose of producing mechanical power F03G5/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0488 : by spreading the legs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/08 : for ankle joints
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 26/003 : for improving balance or equilibrium balance beams A63B4/00; apparatus for rope dancing A63B7/08; balancing drums, balancing boards or the like A63B22/16
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0057 : Means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B23/0211 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 7/00 : Freely-suspended gymnastic apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0009 : for handicapped persons

Abstract

An exercise apparatus for providing multi-directional training to the body of a user is disclosed. The exercise apparatus allows the user to exercise the mid-section, hips, legs, ankles and connective tissues enjoining all the muscles in these areas. The exercise apparatus comprises a main frame, a foot platform (preferably two) and means for attaching the foot platforms to the main frame. The exercise apparatus is designed to be free standing or to be mounted onto other supporting structures. The apparatus has multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories for allowing several types of exercises.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus for training the body of a user in multi-directional patterns, said exercise apparatus comprising:

support including

two or more connecting points;

two elongate foot platforms adapted to be attached to and hang from said connecting points in substantially parallel side by side arrangement, each of said foot platforms being adapted for movement in a substantially horizontal X-Y plane with at least two degrees of freedom; and

at least one elongate hanging member, connecting each of said foot platforms to at least one of said connecting points support, allowing said movement of said foot platforms in said X-Y plane with said at least two degrees of freedom.

2. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one hanging member is adjustable in length.

3. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, which comprises two hanging members for attaching opposite sides of the foot platform to said holding bar.

4. The exercise apparatus defined in claim 2, which comprises two hanging members for attaching opposite sides of each foot platform to said holding bar.

5. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said hanging member is a tension element selected from the group consisting of a chain, a band, a rod, a tube, a strap, a cable and a combination of at least two such tension elements.

6. The exercise apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said tension element is non-elastic.

7. The exercise apparatus according to claim 5, wherein at least a portion of said tension element is elastic, thereby supporting said foot platform with a third degree of freedom.

8. The exercise apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said tension element is flexible.

9. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said support is a holding bar which is C-shaped and arranged in a substantially horizontal plane.

10. The exercise apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said hanging member for attaching said foot platform to said holding bar has a ring at one end adapted to slide over said holding bar to form a connecting point.

11. The exercise apparatus according to claim 9, wherein said hanging member for attaching said foot platform to said holding bar has a clip at one end for attachment to said holding bar at a connecting point.

12. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said hanging member is detachable from said support.

13. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an upper body training accessory, adapted to be attached to said support, for training upper body of the user, said accessory including:

a) at least one upright bar attached to said support; and

b) a user handle attached to said upright bar.

14. The exercise apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said upright bar is movably attached to said support and further comprising resistance means for resisting motion of said upright bar.

15. The exercise apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the upright bar is lockable in one of a plurality of different positions to prevent movement thereof.

16. The exercise apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said resistance means includes an elastic member for biasing said upright bar in the upright position.

17. The exercise apparatus according to claim 14, wherein said upright bar is pivotally attached to said support.

18. The exercise apparatus according to claim 13, wherein said user handle includes a hand operated bicycle device.

19. The exercise device according to claim 18, wherein the bicycle device includes an adjustable resistance to rotation.

20. The exercise apparatus according to claim 13, which includes two parallel support bars and wherein said upright bar is attached to said two support bars by means of a crossbar.

21. The exercise apparatus according to claim 20, wherein said support bars are provided with means for easy attachment and detachment of said crossbar.

22. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said connecting points also allow attachment of various fitness accessories to said holding bar.

23. The exercise apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said elastic member is attached on the top of said upright bar.

24. The exercise apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said elastic member is attached on the bottom of said upright bar.

25. The exercise apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said upright bar is pivoted with two degrees of freedom.

26. The exercise apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an ankle training accessory, adapted to be attached to said foot platform.

27. The exercise apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said ankle training accessory is a circular pivot plate.

28. The exercise apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said ankle training accessory is a half ball.

29. The exercise apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said ankle training accessory is a rotatable disc.

30. The exercise apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said foot platform is centrally attached to allow it to rock up and down, thereby providing ankle training.

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43. Exercise apparatus for upper body training, adapted to be attached to a supporting frame, for training upper body of the user, said apparatus comprising, in combination:

a) a support bar;

b) at least one upright bar movably attached to said support bar;

c) a user handle attached to said upright bar; and

d) resistance means for resisting motion of said upright bar.

44. The exercise apparatus according to claim 43, wherein the upright bar is lockable in one of a plurality of different positions to prevent movement thereof.

45. The exercise apparatus according to claim 43, wherein said resistance means includes an elastic member for biasing said upright bar in the upright position.

46. The exercise apparatus according to claim 43, wherein said upright bar is pivotally attached to said support bar.

47. The exercise apparatus according to claim 45, wherein said elastic member is attached on the top of said upright bar.

48. The exercise apparatus according to claim 45, wherein said elastic member is attached on the bottom of said upright bar.

49. The exercise apparatus according to claim 46, wherein said upright bar is pivoted with two degrees of freedom.