Portable convertible multifunction exercise apparatus and method
First Claim
1. A portable, convertible and multifunction exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side;
an elongated elastic band having a proximate end and an outer end;
a spring biased rotatable wheel for attaching the proximate end of the elongated elastic band to the rectangular platform, the spring biased rotatable wheel for selectively controlling the length of at least one elongated elastic band, the spring biased rotatable wheel which allows the proximate end of the elastic band to easily roll up thereon, so that pulling out the elastic band pulls against a spring;
a spring loaded plunger for locking the wheel in a fixed position; and
a plurality of slots about a side wall of the wheel for allowing an internal end of the plunger to be positioned therein, wherein each of the slots allows for a different length of the elastic band to be extended out from the platform.
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Abstract
Portable, convertible and multifunction exercise apparatus, devices, systems and methods of using that allows individuals to accomplish their fitness, health conditioning, weight loss and rehabilitation goals with a single platform having selectively length adjustable resistance bands. Rotatable spring biased wheels can lock the bands to different lengths, where the longer the length the less resistance, and the shorter the length the more the resistance. The platform can transform from a stepper into a bench to an incline seat with foldable legs. Contained within the platform storage unit are several bars handles and leg attachments. An exercise bar having a rotatable midportion can have handle grip ends removably attachable to the bands and/or the bar so that a variety of additional exercises can be performed allowing the user to exercise all muscle groups for a total body workout.
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15 Claims
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1. A portable, convertible and multifunction exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side;
an elongated elastic band having a proximate end and an outer end;
a spring biased rotatable wheel for attaching the proximate end of the elongated elastic band to the rectangular platform, the spring biased rotatable wheel for selectively controlling the length of at least one elongated elastic band, the spring biased rotatable wheel which allows the proximate end of the elastic band to easily roll up thereon, so that pulling out the elastic band pulls against a spring;
a spring loaded plunger for locking the wheel in a fixed position; and
a plurality of slots about a side wall of the wheel for allowing an internal end of the plunger to be positioned therein, wherein each of the slots allows for a different length of the elastic band to be extended out from the platform. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
- a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side;
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10. A portable, convertible and multifunction exercise apparatus, comprising:
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a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side; at least one pair of elongated resistive bands, each of the resistive bands having a proximate end and an outer end; and at least one pair of effective length adjusting members, each of the effective length adjusting members for attaching the proximate ends of the elongated resistive members to the rectangular platform, the effective length adjusting members for selectively controlling the effective length of the elongated resistive bands, each of the effective length adjusting members includes; a rotatable wheel which allows the proximate end of the elongated band to roll up or roll out thereon; and a plunger for locking the wheel in a fixed position; and a plurality of slots about a side wall of the wheel for allowing an internal end of the plunger to be positioned therein, wherein each of the slots allows for a different length of each band to be extended out from the platform; at least one pair of foldable legs for converting the platform from a stepper to a bench; an interior storage compartment for storing accessory items inside the platform; and a raisable lid which converts the platform from the bench to an inclined chair. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A portable, convertible and multifunction exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side;
an elongated resistive band having a proximate end and an outer end; and
a spring biased rotatable wheel which allows the proximate end of the elongated band to easily roll up thereon, so that pulling out the elongated resistive band pulls against a spring, the spring biased rotatable wheel for attaching the proximate end of the elongated resistive member to the rectangular platform, the spring biased rotatable wheel for selectively controlling the length of at least one elongated resistive band; and
wherein the spring biased rotatable wheel includes a keyhole slot, the keyhole slot having a large opening adjacent to a narrow opening, the large opening for allowing an enlarged portion on the proximate end of the elongated resistive band to be inserted and locked in place when being slid into the narrow opening, the keyhole slot allowing for the elongated resistive band to be easily removed and replaced.
- a rectangular platform having a front end, a rear end, a left side and a right side;
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