# US 10,369,397 B2 · Jumping assistance system and method > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,369,397 B2 - Document ID: US10369397B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/440,337 - Filed: 2017-02-23 - Published: 2018-08-23 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-02-23 - Applicants: Damien Allen - Inventors: Damien Allen - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10369397B2 ## CPC - A63B 5/16: Training devices for jumping; Devices for balloon-jumping; Jumping aids {(A63B25/02, A63B25/10 take precedence)} - A63B 21/00181: {comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies} - A63B 21/4009: {to the waist} - A63B 23/1218: {Chinning, pull-up, i.e. concentric movement} - A63B 7/00: Freely-suspended gymnastic apparatus - A63B 21/0085: {using pneumatic force-resisters} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A jumping assistance system is disclosed herein. The jumping assistance system includes a base frame assembly, a support stand, an upper frame assembly, and a training harness that combine to provide a secure support structure from which a user may perform a training or exercise routine that involves repeated jumping movements or pull-ups. The jumping assistance system is useful for suspending a user beneath the upper frame assembly by a set of resistance bands or other secure means that may still allow the user's feet to come in contact with the ground. From this supported position, the user may engage in a series of jumping exercises or extended workout routines while minimizing the impact of repeated jumps to their joints, feet, and other body parts. The jumping assistance system also features a series of hinges that allow the support device to be conveniently folded for storage purposes. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A jumping assistance system having: a base frame assembly including a main base support, a pair of base hinges, and a foldable base support; a support stand having a back side; an upper frame assembly including an upper frame support, a pair of upper support hinges, a detachable exercise bar, a left upper support arm including a left pulley, and a right upper support arm including a right pulley; and a training harness apparatus; wherein said main base support is coupled to said foldable base support; wherein said main base support is configured to lie flat on a planar surface while fully extended; wherein said main base support is coupled to said support stand in a perpendicular formation; wherein said upper frame support is coupled to said support stand in a perpendicular formation; wherein said upper frame support is suspended above and parallel to said main base support; wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are coupled to said upper frame support via said pair of upper support hinges; wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are configured to be parallel to each other; wherein said detachable exercise bar is configured to be supported by said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm; wherein said upper frame assembly including said detachable exercise bar forms a rectangular shape; wherein said training harness apparatus is configured to hang from said upper frame assembly; and wherein said jumping assistance system is configured to be used for jumping exercises by a user. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said foldable base support is U-shaped and connects to said main base support via said pair of base hinges. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The jumping assistance system of claim 2, wherein said support stand is rigid. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The jumping assistance system of claim 3, wherein said pair of base hinges are configured to rotate said foldable base support at least 90 degrees toward said support stand for purposes of collapsible storage. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The jumping assistance system of claim 4, wherein said pair of base hinges includes a base lock for selectably securing said foldable base support. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The jumping assistance system of claim 5, wherein said support stand widens near said base frame assembly and said upper frame assembly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The jumping assistance system of claim 6, wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are configured to retract toward said support stand for the collapsible storage of said jumping assistance system. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The jumping assistance system of claim 7, wherein said pair of upper support hinges include an upper lock for selectably securing said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said left pulley and said right pulley are configured to support a load via said training harness apparatus. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The jumping assistance system of claim 9, wherein said left pulley and said right pulley are mounted to a sliding track. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said back side of said rigid support stand includes at least one connecting means to connect to at least one stationary object for redundant support. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The jumping assistance system of claim 11, wherein said stationary object is a squat rack exercise apparatus. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said training harness apparatus includes at least one hook to removably couple with a means of suspension. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The jumping assistance system of claim 13, wherein said means of suspension includes at least one item from the group consisting of ropes, resistance bands, and pneumatic connectors. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said detachable exercise bar is selectably removable from said upper frame assembly. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The jumping assistance system of claim 1, wherein said training harness apparatus comprises a fastener configured to removably retain said user. ### Claim 17 A jumping assistance system comprising: a base frame assembly including a main base support, a pair of base hinges, and a foldable base support; a support stand having a back side; an upper frame assembly including an upper frame support, a pair of upper support hinges, a detachable exercise bar, a left upper support arm including a left pulley, and a right upper support arm including a right pulley; a training harness apparatus; wherein said main base support is coupled to said foldable base support; wherein said main base support of said base frame assembly is configured to lie flat on a planar surface while fully extended; wherein said main base support is coupled to said support stand in a perpendicular formation; wherein said upper frame support is coupled to said support stand in a perpendicular formation; wherein said upper frame support is suspended above and parallel to said main base support; wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are coupled to said upper frame support via said pair of upper support hinges; wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are configured to be parallel to each other; wherein said detachable exercise bar is configured to be supported by said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm; wherein said upper frame assembly including said detachable exercise bar forms a rectangular shape; wherein said training harness apparatus is configured to hang from said upper frame assembly; wherein said jumping assistance system is configured to be used for jumping exercises by a user; wherein said foldable base support is U-shaped and connects to said main base support via said pair of base hinges; wherein said support stand is rigid; wherein said pair of base hinges are configured to rotate said foldable base support at least 90 degrees toward said support stand for purposes of collapsible storage of said jumping assistance system; wherein said pair of base hinges includes a base lock for selectably securing said foldable base support; wherein said support stand widens in width near said base frame assembly and said upper frame assembly for providing support to said jumping assistance system; wherein said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm are configured to retract toward said support stand for the collapsible storage of said jumping assistance system; wherein said pair of upper support hinges include an upper lock for selectably securing said left upper support arm and said right upper support arm; wherein said left pulley and said right pulley are configured to support a load via said training harness apparatus; wherein said left pulley and said right pulley are mounted to a sliding track; wherein said detachable exercise bar is selectably removable from said upper frame assembly; wherein said back side of said rigid support stand includes at least one connecting means to connect to at least one stationary object for redundant support; wherein said training harness apparatus comprises a fastener configured to removably retain said user; and wherein said training harness apparatus includes at least one hook to removably couple with a means of suspension. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) A method of using the jumping assistance system of claim 17, the method comprising the steps of: securing the training harness apparatus around a body of the user; connecting the training harness apparatus to the upper frame assembly via the means of suspension; jumping in position with aid of the jumping assistance system; removing the training harness apparatus from the body of the user. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, further comprising the steps of: folding up the jumping assistance system for the convenient storage. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The jumping assistance system of claim 17 comprising a kit including: said base frame assembly; said support stand; said upper frame assembly; said training harness apparatus; and a set of user installation instructions.