# US 11,298,585 B2 · Foot platform and rebounding device and method of using same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,298,585 B2 - Document ID: US11298585B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/863,151 - Filed: 2020-04-30 - Published: 2020-08-13 - Granted: 2022-04-12 - Earliest claimed: 2015-06-26 - Assignees: Total Gym Fitness, LLC - Applicants: Total Gym Fitness, LLC - Inventors: Joseph Crowley; Thomas J. Campanaro; Dan McCutcheon - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11298585B2 ## CPC - A63B 22/0087: {with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/205: {in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity (exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023)} - 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 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 21/4033: {Handles, pedals, bars or platforms} - A63B 21/4034: {for operation by feet} - A63B 21/4045: {Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide (weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201)} - A63B 22/0056: {the pivoting movement being in a vertical plane, e.g. steppers with a horizontal axis (platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis A63B22/16)} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/0405: {involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously (A63B23/0476 takes precedence)} - A63B 69/0028: {for running, jogging or speed-walking (movable endless bands A63B22/02)} - A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises} - A63B 2071/0063: {Shock absorbers} - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A foot platform assembly for an inclinable rebounding exercise device including at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end, a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail, a support base, the foot platform assembly configured to be coupled to the support base, comprising: a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms, wherein the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms include springs that provide the resilient, independent foot platforms with a springy, resilient feel when a user presses and bounces off the resilient, independent foot platforms with the user's feet. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support tube that the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms are resiliently mounted to, and a strut tube assembly for coupling the spring support tube to the exercise device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein each foot platform includes a front foot platform member and a rear foot platform member, one of the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member including a centrally disposed rectangular mounting section and the other of the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member including a centrally disposed rectangular hole that receives the rectangular mounting section for mounting—the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member together, and the front foot platform member includes a front-with treads to engage the user's feet during use. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support and the springs resiliently mount the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms to the spring support. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein the support base includes a base support tube with a pair of tubular sockets, and the foot platform assembly includes reduced-diameter strut tubes that are received by the pair of tubular sockets. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support tube that the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms are resiliently mounted to, and larger-diameter strut tubes that couple the spring support tube to the reduced-diameter strut tubes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein each foot platform includes a H-shaped tubing support assembly with H-shaped support blades. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 7, wherein each foot platform includes a front foot platform member and a rear foot platform member. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 1, wherein the springs are a pair of leaf springs. ### Claim 10 A foot platform assembly for an inclinable rebounding exercise device including at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end, a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail, a support base, the foot platform assembly configured to be coupled to the support base, comprising: a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms, wherein the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 10, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support tube that the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms are resiliently mounted to, and a strut tube assembly for coupling the spring support tube to the exercise device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The inclinable rebounding exercise device of claim 10, wherein each foot platform includes a H-shaped tubing support assembly with H-shaped support blades, a front foot platform member and a rear foot platform member, one of the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member including a centrally disposed rectangular mounting section and the other of the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member including a centrally disposed rectangular hole that receives the rectangular mounting section for mounting the front foot platform member and the rear foot platform member together, and the front foot platform member includes a front with treads to engage the user's feet during use. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The inclinable rebounding exercise device of claim 10, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support and a springs that resiliently mount the pair of resilient, independent foot platforms to the spring support. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 10, wherein the foot platform assembly includes struts configured to couple the foot platform assembly to the support base. ### Claim 15 (depends on 10) The foot platform assembly for an exercise device of claim 10, wherein the foot platform assembly includes a spring support tube that together with the struts are configured to couple the foot platform assembly to the support base.