# US 10,765,910 B2 · Yoga mat barrier

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- Number: US 10,765,910 B2
- Document ID: US10765910B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/149,265
- Filed: 2018-10-02
- Published: 2019-08-29
- Granted: 2020-09-08
- Earliest claimed: 2018-02-26
- Applicants: Michael D. Salamone
- Inventors: Michael D. Salamone
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10765910B2

## CPC

- A63B 21/4037: {Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises (mats for absorbing shocks A63B6/00)}
- A61H 2015/0014: {cylinder-like, i.e. rollers}
- A63B 71/0036: {Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment (A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence)}
- A63B 2071/0602: {Non-electronic means therefor}
- A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia}
- A63B 2209/00: Characteristics of used materials
- A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

A yoga mat accessory is described employing a barrier that attaches to a yoga mat, separating it into a rear section and a front section. The barrier enhances a yoga exercise by requiring the Subject to step over the barrier when changing yoga positions. The barrier is positioned at a specific location and is held to the yoga mat using mat connectors. The mat connectors may employ a spindle which fits into the ends of a roller barrier to hold it. The mat connectors have vertical supports which attach to an end of the spindle and to a base. The base is positioned under the yoga mat to hold an edge of the yoga mat. In alternative embodiments, the barrier has a curved top surface and a flat base. In another embodiment, the elongated body has a first portion which fits into a second portion to adjust the width of the barrier to retrofit existing yoga mats.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A yoga mat barrier assembly for attaching to a yoga mat having two edges, between an upper portion and a lower portion of the yoga mat, comprising:
a. a roller body having a generally cylindrical shape with two substantially parallel flat sides and an orifice in each side;
b. wherein the roller barrier is positioned upon across the yoga mat; and
c. mat connectors having a spindle which fits into one of the orifices, when in use;
d. wherein the mat connectors attach the roller body to the edges of the yoga mat.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 1 further comprising:
markings on the yoga mat to indicate locations to attach the mat connectors.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 1 further comprising:
a. a vertical support is connected to the spindle extending downward,
b. a base connects to the vertical support and extends substantially horizontally under the yoga mat when in use.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 3, wherein the vertical support comprises:
a. a bottom vertical support section, and
b. a top vertical support section which is sized and shaped to slide within the bottom vertical section reducing a vertical height of the vertical support.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 4, further comprising:
an urging device which urges the top vertical support section to extend out of the bottom vertical support section.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 1 wherein the roller body is detachable.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 1, further comprising a durable layer enclosing the roller body.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 7, wherein the durable layer is comprised of neoprene.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The yoga mat barrier assembly of claim 1 wherein:
a. the roller body comprises an internal recess passing through its length; and
b. further comprising a tube extending through the internal recess connected to the spindles to provide additional support for the roller body.