# US 10,737,136 B2 · Full body exercise apparatus and suspension trainer

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- Number: US 10,737,136 B2
- Document ID: US10737136B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/358,655
- Filed: 2019-03-19
- Published: 2019-08-08
- Granted: 2020-08-11
- Earliest claimed: 2014-04-21
- Assignees: Gowoa LLC
- Applicants: Colin M. Burkinshaw
- Inventors: Colin M. Burkinshaw
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10737136B2

## CPC

- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve}
- A63B 21/00185: {using resistance provided by the user, e.g. exercising one body part against a resistance provided by another body part (A63B21/068 takes precedence; isometric exercise A63B21/0023)}
- A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands}
- A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps}
- A63B 21/068: using user's body weight
- A63B 21/1636: {for anchoring on the horizontal part of a door frame}
- A63B 21/4009: {to the waist}
- A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)}
- A63B 23/00: Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body (A63B22/00 takes precedence; force-resisting aspects A63B21/00; electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00; devices for exercising or strengthening of fingers, or arms in teaching operation of keyboards G09B15/06)
- A63B 23/12: for upper limbs {or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles (bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06)}
- A63B 23/1218: {Chinning, pull-up, i.e. concentric movement}
- A63B 21/00043: {Exercising devices consisting of a pair of user interfaces connected by flexible elements, e.g. two handles connected by elastic bands (skipping ropes A63B5/20; resilient elements A63B21/02)}
- 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 21/0555: {Details of the rope or band, e.g. shape or colour coding}
- A63B 21/16: Supports for anchoring force-resisters
- A63B 21/1618: {on a door or a door frame}
- A63B 21/1645: {for anchoring on a door}
- A63B 23/0227: {moving torso or lower limbs laterally, i.e. substantially in the frontal plane}
- A63B 23/0233: {Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch}
- A63B 23/1245: {Primarily by articulating the shoulder joint (A63B23/129 takes precedence)}
- A63B 23/1281: {primarily by articulating the elbow joint}
- A63B 69/0028: {for running, jogging or speed-walking (movable endless bands A63B22/02)}
- A63B 69/0048: {for mountaineering, e.g. climbing-walls, grip elements for climbing-walls}
- A63B 71/0009: {for handicapped persons}
- A63B 71/0054: {Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers (mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00)}
- A63B 2023/003: {by torsion of the body part around its longitudinal axis}
- A63B 2023/006: {for stretching exercises}
- A63B 2208/0214: Kneeling
- A63B 2208/029: upright
- A63B 2209/02: with reinforcing fibres, e.g. carbon, polyamide fibres
- A63B 2209/08: magnetic
- A63B 2209/10: with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
- A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
- A63B 2220/12: Absolute positions, e.g. by using GPS
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B 2225/54: Transponders, e.g. RFID
- A63B 2225/68: with article holders
- A63B 2225/685: for electronic devices, e.g. phone, PDA, GPS device, notebook
- A63B 2225/74: with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
- A63B 2244/08: Jumping, vaulting
- A63B 2244/10: Combat sports
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

A fully portable exercise system and apparatus utilized for exercising, stretching, and training multiple muscle groups of the body of a user. The apparatus has at least one closeable pocket and fixation rings for securing and carrying accessories, such as attachable handgrips, adjustable suspension straps or lines, and elastic bands. Another configuration illustrates a suspension training system comprising non-elastic suspension sub-assemblies, elastic suspension sub-assemblies and handgrips, configurable with or without the portable exercise apparatus. The apparatus and methods of use provide the user with a plurality of configurations for assisted exercise regimens and the flexibility to exercise anywhere. The apparatus is adaptable to be worn about the waist of a user, carried as a bandolier about the user's body or utilized as a releasably fixed suspension trainer.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A portable exercise system comprising:
a belt assembly comprising;
an adjustable connector strap having a first end and a second end spaced lengthwise from each other;
at least one closeable pocket, affixed along the adjustable connector strap between the first end and the second end;
a first fixation ring affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the first end and a first exterior end margin of the at least one closeable pocket; and
a second fixation ring affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the second end and a second exterior end margin of the at least one closable pocket;
a first elastic suspension sub-assembly and a second elastic suspension sub-assembly, each sub-assembly comprising:
a plurality of releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords, creating a set;
a releasably attachable shroud comprising at least a first half of a releasable hook and loop closure mechanism and a releasably attachable suspension strap having a first end and a second end affixed to the shroud;
a first non-elastic suspension strap assembly and a second non-elastic suspension strap assembly comprising a plurality of attachment features or loops; and
a first adjustable-length handgrip assembly and a second adjustable-length handgrip assembly.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising:
a coupling mechanism assembly comprising a first coupling component at the first end of the adjustable connector strap and a second coupling component slidably affixed along the adjustable connector strap in proximity to the second end for releasably securing the first end of the adjustable connector strap to a section of the adjustable connector strap near the second end; and
a third fixation ring affixed to or about the approximate lengthwise center of the adjustable connector strap, or affixed to the approximate lengthwise center of the closeable pocket, approximately equidistant between the first fixation ring and the second fixation ring.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein each one of the plurality of releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords creating the set of the first elastic suspension sub-assembly and the set of second elastic suspension sub-assembly comprises:
a first end and a second end, a specified length and a known tension property;
wherein each first end comprises a first attachment feature and each second end comprises a second attachment feature, and
wherein each attachment feature further comprises a quick-release attachment coupling.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The portable exercise system of claim 3, wherein each releasably attachable elastic band or elastic cord of the first elastic suspension sub-assembly comprises a different known tension property from the other releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords in the first sub-assembly;
wherein each releasably attachable elastic band or elastic cord of the second elastic suspension sub-assembly comprises a different known tension property from the other releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords in the second sub-assembly; and
wherein the tension properties of each set of releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords in the first elastic suspension sub-assembly and the second elastic suspension sub-assembly are the same.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The portable exercise system of claim 3, wherein the first adjustable-length handgrip with the flexible connector strap and the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly are releasably affixable to any one or more of the attachment features of the first elastic suspension sub-assembly.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein each releasably attachable suspension strap affixed to the shroud further comprises a second half of a releasable hook and loop closure mechanism, at or about an area of fixation to the shroud, to enclose the shroud around the plurality of releasably attachable elastic bands or elastic cords, and
wherein the first end comprises a first attachment feature and the second end comprises a second attachment feature, and
wherein each attachment feature further comprises a quick-release attachment coupling.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein the first non-elastic suspension strap assembly and the second non-elastic suspension strap assembly each comprises:
a first non-elastic strap, band or line having a first end and a second end; the first end of the first non-elastic strap, band or line comprising a closed loop, and the second end of the first non-elastic strap, band or line having no attachments,
a second non-elastic strap, band or line having a first end and a second end; and
a strap buckle comprising a securing bar, and strap clasping mechanism;
wherein the second end of the second non-elastic strap, band or line is folded over the securing bar, back onto a portion of the second non-elastic strap, band or line and permanently secured thereto, capturing the first securing bar, and
wherein the second end of the first non-elastic strap, band or line is pulled through the strap buckle such that the second end is adjustably secured by the strap clasping mechanism.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein the first adjustable-length handgrip assembly and the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly each comprises:
a handgrip with a flexible connector strap, wherein the handgrip is hollow,
wherein the flexible connector strap further comprises a first attachment feature at the end of the flexible connector strap and at least a second attachment feature along the length of the flexible connector strap, and
wherein the first attachment feature further comprises a quick-release attachment coupling.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The portable exercise system of claim 8, wherein each of the first adjustable-length handgrip assembly and the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly further comprises an auxiliary loop feature suspended from the handgrip.

### Claim 10 (depends on 8)

The portable exercise system of claim 8, wherein the first adjustable-length handgrip assembly and the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly are releasably affixable to at least one of the first, second and third fixation rings.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein the first adjustable-length handgrip assembly and the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly are releasably affixable to any one or more of the plurality of attachment features or loops of the first non-elastic suspension strap sub-assembly or the second non-elastic suspension strap sub-assembly.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a third fixation ring or an auxiliary attachment feature at any location along the length of the flexible connector strap.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a second closeable pocket, affixed along the adjustable connector strap between the first end and the second end.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising at least one permanently affixed handgrip with a first flexible handgrip connector strap affixed to the adjustable connector strap.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The portable exercise system of claim 14, further comprising a second permanently affixed handgrip with a second flexible handgrip connector strap affixed to the adjustable connector strap, wherein the first permanently affixed handgrip and the second permanently affixed handgrip are hollow.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The portable exercise system of claim 15, further comprising a second auxiliary storage sleeve having a third end, a fourth end and a second cavity therebetween and affixed on or about an exterior margin of the at least one closable pocket.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The portable exercise system of claim 16 wherein the second auxiliary storage sleeve is sized and configured to store the second permanently affixed handgrip with the second flexible handgrip connector strap.

### Claim 18 (depends on 14)

The portable exercise system of claim 14, further comprising a first auxiliary storage sleeve having a first end, a second end and a first cavity therebetween, and affixed on or about an exterior margin of the at least one closable pocket.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The portable exercise system of claim 18 wherein the first auxiliary storage sleeve is sized and configured to store the at least one permanently affixed handgrip with the first flexible handgrip connector strap.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise system of claim 1, wherein any one or all of:
the first elastic suspension sub-assembly;
the second elastic suspension sub-assembly;
the first non-elastic suspension strap assembly;
the second non-elastic suspension strap assembly;
the first adjustable-length handgrip assembly; and
the second adjustable-length handgrip assembly;
are configurable to be stored and transported within the at least one closeable pocket, affixed along the adjustable connector strap.