# US 12,214,249 B2 · Portable resistance-based exercise machine and system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,214,249 B2 - Document ID: US12214249B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/338,575 - Filed: 2023-06-21 - Published: 2023-10-19 - Granted: 2025-02-04 - Earliest claimed: 2021-12-10 - Assignees: Pilata, Inc. - Applicants: Pilata, Inc. - Inventors: Matthew Cohen; Daniel Husserl; Heather Dorak; Alexander Prodromos Gilbert - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12214249B2 ## CPC - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - 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 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 21/0428: {the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps} - A63B 21/153: {wound-up and unwound during exercise, e.g. from a reel} - A63B 21/4033: {Handles, pedals, bars or platforms} - A63B 22/0089: {a counterforce being provided to the support (force-resisting aspects A63B21/00)} - A63B 24/0062: {Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance} - A63B 71/0036: {Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment (A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence)} - A63B 71/0619: {Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills} - A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies} - A63B 21/156: {the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2071/065: {Visualisation of specific exercise parameters} - A63B 2071/0658: {Position or arrangement of display} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2220/16: Angular positions - A63B 2220/17: Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed - A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements - A63B 2220/30: Speed - A63B 2220/40: Acceleration - A63B 2220/52: Weight, e.g. weight distribution - A63B 2220/833: Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement - A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B 2230/01: User's weight - A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only - A63B 2230/50: temperature - A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An exercise system that may be rail-less, frameless, and/or portable is described. The exercise system includes a carriage having a plurality of wheels and a stationary platform. The stationary platform is independent of and separate from the carriage, and is freestanding. A tension member having a first end is attached to the carriage and a second end is detachably attached to the stationary platform such that the carriage is movable on a horizontal plane parallel to a ground surface while the stationary platform remains in a fixed position. The carriage and the stationary platform have a width suitable for performing various exercises. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise system, comprising: a tension member comprising a first end and a second end, the tension member having a tension member connector positioned at the second end of the tension member; a carriage comprising a plurality of wheels at least partially nested within a body of the carriage, the carriage comprising a front face having the tension member connector positioned thereon, wherein at least a portion of the tension member is at least partially disposed underneath or within an interior of the carriage, and the first end of the tension member is fixedly attached to the carriage; and a stationary platform independent of and separate from the carriage, wherein the stationary platform comprises a front face having a platform aperture, wherein the tension member connector at the second end of the tension member is configured to couple to the platform aperture such that the carriage is movable relative to the stationary platform. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein the stationary platform comprises a release switch configured to dislodge a coupling between the tension member connector and the platform aperture. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein the stationary platform further comprises a handlebar pivotable with respect to a handlebar pivot point. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The exercise system according to claim 1, wherein the stationary platform further comprises a plurality of platform tabs projecting from a bottom surface of the stationary platform towards a direction opposite that of the front face. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The exercise system according to claim 4, further comprising a guide mat comprising a plurality of tabs or apertures, the plurality of platform tabs being configured to engage with the plurality of tabs or apertures of the guide mat to form a connection between the stationary platform and the guide mat. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The exercise system according to claim 5, wherein the guide mat comprises a first track thereon configured to retain a first portion of the plurality of wheels, and a second track thereon configured to retain a second portion of the plurality of wheels, the carriage being movably coupled to the guide mat. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The exercise system according to claim 1, further comprising a coupling member positioned on a rear face of the stationary platform, the coupling member comprising a rod and a recessed portion for receiving an attachment for exercise. ### Claim 8 An exercise system, comprising: a carriage movable between a first position to a second position, the carriage having a rectangular-shaped body with a width suitable to support an individual laying thereon; a tension member comprising a tension member connector configured to couple to the carriage; and a stationary platform independent of and separate from the carriage, the stationary platform comprising a platform connector configured to couple to the tension member connector to form a tensioned coupling between the carriage and the stationary platform, wherein the stationary platform further comprises a release switch configured to dislodge the tension member connector from the platform connector; wherein the tension member is adapted to impose a tensioning force such that the carriage is movable on a horizontal plane parallel to a ground surface while the stationary platform remains in a fixed position. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein the stationary platform has a width the same or substantially same to that of the carriage. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein the platform connector is a platform aperture, the tension member is one of a plurality of tension members, and each of the plurality of tension members comprises an elongated elastic body configured to deliver the tensioning force. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein: the tension member connector comprises a base and an extending member extending from the base, and the base has a diameter greater than that of the extending member; and the extending member comprises an annular recess that couples the extending member to a cord tip, and the stationary platform comprises a projection that is configured to engage the annular recess, thereby maintaining a connection between the stationary platform and the carriage via the tension member. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein the stationary platform further comprises a coupling member positioned on a rear face of the stationary platform opposite of a side facing the carriage, the coupling member being a rod having a recessed portion for receiving an attachment device. ### Claim 13 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein: the carriage further comprises a plurality of wheels; and the exercise system further comprises a guide mat, the guide mat comprising a first track configured to retain a first portion of the plurality of wheels of the carriage and a second track configured to retain a second portion of the plurality of wheels of the carriage, the carriage being movably coupled to the guide mat. ### Claim 14 (depends on 8) The exercise system according to claim 8, wherein a top surface of the carriage and the stationary platform is formed of a material that provides friction during exercise. ### Claim 15 An exercise system, comprising: a carriage movable between a first position to a second position, the carriage having a rectangular-shaped body with a width suitable to support an individual laying thereon; a tension member comprising a tension member connector configured to couple to the carriage; and a stationary platform independent of and separate from the carriage, the stationary platform comprising a platform connector configured to couple to the tension member connector to form a tensioned coupling between the carriage and the stationary platform, wherein the stationary platform further comprises a coupling member positioned on a rear face of the stationary platform opposite of a side facing the carriage, the coupling member being a rod having a recessed portion for receiving an attachment device; wherein the tension member is adapted to impose a tensioning force such that the carriage is movable on a horizontal plane parallel to a ground surface while the stationary platform remains in a fixed position. ### Claim 16 An exercise system, comprising: a carriage comprising a plurality of wheels that is movable between a first position to a second position, the carriage having a rectangular-shaped body with a width suitable to support an individual laying thereon; a tension member comprising a tension member connector configured to couple to the carriage; a stationary platform independent of and separate from the carriage, the stationary platform comprising a platform connector configured to couple to the tension member connector to form a tensioned coupling between the carriage and the stationary platform; and a guide mat, the guide mat comprising a first track configured to retain a first portion of the plurality of wheels of the carriage and a second track configured to retain a second portion of the plurality of wheels of the carriage, the carriage being movably coupled to the guide mat; wherein the tension member is adapted to impose a tensioning force such that the carriage is movable on a horizontal plane parallel to a ground surface while the stationary platform remains in a fixed position. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The exercise system according to claim 16, wherein a body of the guide mat comprises a folding notch extending substantially along the body such that the body of the guide mat is foldable along the folding notch. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The exercise system according to claim 17, wherein: the guide mat comprises a proximal end and a distal end, the stationary platform configured to be positioned at the proximal end; the first track comprises a first mat tab exposed on a bottom surface of the guide mat, and the second track comprises a second mat tab exposed on the bottom surface of the guide mat; and the first mat tab and the second mat tab both project inwards towards a distal end of the guide mat. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The exercise system according to claim 18, wherein the stationary platform comprises a first platform tab and a second platform tab projecting from a bottom surface of the stationary platform towards a direction opposite that of a front of the stationary platform. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The exercise system according to claim 19, wherein the first platform tab is configured to hook and form an interference connection with the first mat tab of the guide mat, and the second platform tab is configured to hook and form an interference connection with the second mat tab of the guide mat. ### Claim 21 (depends on 20) The exercise system according to claim 20, further comprising a linear guide that projects from the guide mat or telescopes from the stationary platform, wherein the carriage is movably coupled to the linear guide to move between a proximal end of the linear guide to a distal end of the linear guide and in return.