# US 2018/0056113 A1 · Full body exercise apparatus

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- Number: US 2018/0056113 A1
- Document ID: US20180056113A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/803,397
- Filed: 2017-11-03
- Published: 2018-03-01
- Earliest claimed: 2014-04-21
- Assignees: Gowoa LLC
- Inventors: Colin M. BURKINSHAW
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180056113A1

## 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 71/02: for large-room or outdoor sporting games
- 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: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

A portable exercise apparatus utilized for exercising, stretching, and training multiple muscle groups of the body of a user. The apparatus is adapted to be worn about the waist or carried as a bandolier about the user's body. The apparatus has at least one releasably closable pocket and fixation rings for securing and carrying accessories, such as attachable handles, suspension lines, and elastic bands. The apparatus and methods of use provide the user with a plurality of configurations for assisted exercise regimens and the flexibility to exercise anywhere.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A portable exercise apparatus comprising:
an adjustable connector strap comprising a first end and a second end spaced lengthwise from each other;
a coupling mechanism assembly comprising a first coupling component at the first end of the adjustable connector strap and a second coupling component at or near the second end of the adjustable connector strap for releasably securing the first end of the adjustable connector strap to a section of the adjustable connector strap at or near the second end of the adjustable connector strap;
a releasably closeable pocket, affixed lengthwise to the adjustable connector strap, the pocket comprising;
a first exterior end margin at a first end of the pocket and a second exterior end margin at a second end of the pocket;
a first exterior lengthwise margin comprising a first edge and a second edge, forming an opening to the pocket;
a second exterior lengthwise margin spaced apart from the first exterior lengthwise margin, forming a closed bottom to the pocket;
at least one zipper along the first edge and the second edge of the pocket;
the adjustable connector strap being affixed lengthwise to a surface of the releasably closeable pocket, such that the first end and the second end of the adjustable connector strap protrude past the first exterior end margin and the second exterior end margin,
a first fixation ring affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the first coupling component and the first exterior end margin of the pocket; and
a second fixation ring affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the second coupling component and the second exterior end margin of the pocket;

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a third fixation ring affixed to the portable exercise apparatus at or about the approximate lengthwise center of the releasably closeable pocket, approximately equidistant between the first fixation ring and the second fixation ring.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:
a first handgrip with a first flexible connector strap; and
a second handgrip with a second flexible connector strap.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 3, further comprising:
a first auxiliary storage pocket having a first end, a second end and a first cavity therebetween; and
a second auxiliary storage pocket having a third end, a fourth end and a second cavity therebetween;
the first auxiliary storage pocket and second auxiliary storage pocket being spaced apart lengthwise from each other and affixed on or about the second exterior lengthwise margin.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first handgrip and the second handgrip are configurable for storage within the first auxiliary storage pocket and the second auxiliary storage pocket.

### Claim 6 (depends on 3)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first handgrip with the first flexible strap is permanently affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the first coupling component and the first exterior end margin of the first pocket, and
wherein the second handgrip with the second flexible strap is permanently affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the second coupling component and the second exterior end margin of the second pocket.

### Claim 7 (depends on 3)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 3, wherein the first handgrip with the first flexible strap is releasably affixable to a first fixation ring that is permanently affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the first coupling component and the first exterior end margin of the first pocket, and
wherein the second handgrip with the second flexible strap is releasably affixable to a second fixation ring that is permanently affixed to the adjustable connector strap between the second coupling component and the second exterior end margin of the second pocket.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising additional accessory components comprising:
at least a third handgrip with a third flexible strap;
at least one suspension line;
a suspension harness;
at least one tension band;
a parachute cord;
a running parachute;
at least one accessory attachment connection device;
at least one glove;
two or more carabiners; or
a doorframe attachment device;
the doorframe attachment device comprising a flexible connector strap and fixation rings configured for placement between a doorframe and a closed door.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 8, wherein the at least one suspension line further comprises a friction hitch or knot attachment for length adjustment.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The portable exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein the friction hitch or knot attachment comprises a prusik knot.