Universal exercise system

This invention relates to methods, devices and systems for exercise. An embodiment of this invention comprises a circular exercise wheel in the shape of a conventional automobile steering wheel with a weight attached along its diameter with a pair of wing nuts. The wing-nuts and bolts are attached such that they cannot be lost or stolen or misplaced.

RELATED DOCUMENT 
This invention is based on the concept disclosed and filed under USPTO 
Disclosure Document Program which was assigned document number 371,660 on 
Mar. 7, 1995. 
BACKGROUND 
This invention relates to exercise devices, methods and system. More 
particularly it relates to an exercise device that is universal in nature 
to provide exercise for various parts of the body and is useable anywhere 
and everywhere. 
THE PROBLEM 
The problem with prior art exercise devices is that they are not suitable 
for comprehensive work-out at home. They either take too much space or do 
not provide full range of exercise a human body needs for proper 
functioning. 
SUMMARY 
An embodiment of this invention comprises a circular exercise wheel in the 
shape of a conventional automobile steering wheel with means for quickly 
attaching and detaching different weights along its diameter with wing 
nut. The wing-nut and bolt are attached such that they cannot be lost or 
stolen or misplaced. Other embodiments are in the shape of star, triangle, 
diamond, square and rectangle etc. with similarly capability to add and 
decrease weight. 
PRIOR ART 
A preliminary prior art search has been conducted and furthermore the 
inventor is intimately familiar with the prior art. Following are typical 
examples of the prior art known to the inventor or his attorney arranged 
in the reverse chronological order for ready reference of the examiner and 
the reader. 
a) U.S. Pat. No. 5,342,268 granted to Scott Cruthers on Aug. 30, 1994 for 
Exercise Devices. 
b) U.S. Pat. No. 5,332,119 awarded to Richard Davis on Jul. 26, 1994 for 
"Personal Defense Apparatus and Combined Exercise Weight" 
c) U.S. Pat. No. 5,316,531 earned by Wayman Spence on May 31, 1994 for 
"Hand Held Weighted Devices for Aerobic Exercise" 
d) U.S. Pat. No. 5,312,314 conferred upon Stephan et al. on May 17, 1994 
for "Exercise Yoke" 
e) U.S. Pat. No. 5,310,393 honorably given to Highsmith et al on May 10, 
1994 for "T-Bar Row Exercise Device" 
f) U.S. Pat. No. 5,292,295 showered upon Michael Gerlach on Mar. 8, 1994 
for "Exercise Hoop" 
g) U.S. Pat. No. 5,286,244 issued to Wright et al on Feb. 15, 1994 for 
"Multi-Functional Hand Weight" 
h) U.S. Pat. No. 4,801,137 awarded to Shane Douglass on Jan. 31, 1989 for 
"Variable Weight Hand Held Exercise Apparatus" 
Unfortunately none of the prior art devices singly or even in combination 
meet all of the objectives established by the inventor for this Universal 
Exercise system as follows. 
OBJECTIVES 
1. It is an objective of this invention to provide a simple low cost 
exercise device. 
2. Another objective of this invention is that it can be used to exercise 
various parts of the body. 
3. Another objective of this invention is that its weight can be quickly 
and easily increased and decreased. 
4. Another objective of this invention is that it is compact and easy to 
store. 
5. Another objective of this invention is that it be safe stable and 
reliable. 
6. Another objective of this invention is that it be ergonomically 
designed, environmentally friendly and aesthetically integrated. 
7. Another objective of this invention is that it can be used at home, 
office or in transit with equal ease and facility. 
8. Another objective of this system is that the user cannot accidentally 
destroy or even damage it. 
9. Another objective of this invention is that it provides versatility and 
variety. 
10. Another objective of this invention is that its various components are 
so attached that they cannot be misplaced or lost. 
11. Another objective of this invention is that it can be made from a 
variety of materials. 
12. Another objective of this invention is that it meet all federal, state, 
local and other private standards and regulations with respect to safety, 
environment, energy consumption, noise etc. etc. 
13. Another objective of this invention is that it uses little or no 
energy. 
14. Another objective of this invention is that it not interfere with 
normal bodily functions of the user. 
15. Another objective of this invention is that it be adaptable for other 
primary and secondary uses without significant modifications. 
16. Another objective of this invention is that it can be adapted for used 
by physically and mentally challenged users. 
17. Another objective of this invention is that it provide a full range of 
exercises including, sittings, chest and limb exercises. 
18. Another objective of this invention is that users obtain a firmer, 
quicker and faster body. 
Other objectives of this invention reside in its simplicity, elegance of 
design, ease of manufacture, service and use and even aesthetics as will 
become apparent from the following brief description of the drawing and 
detailed description of the concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE BEST MODE EMBODIMENT 
As shown in the drawings wherein like numerals represent like parts 
throughout the several views, there is generally disclosed a heavy stand 
alone steering wheel 10 with means 25 for quickly attaching and detaching 
different weights 20 along its diameter as a horizontal transverse member. 
The inner circumference of the steering wheel 10 has smooth ridges 15 for 
comfortably and firmly holding the steering wheel by two hands on opposite 
points of the exercise steering wheel. To provide extra support for the 
weight 20 the steering wheel has v shaped inward projections 12. 
One simple means for attaching and detaching weights 20 is to use wing nuts 
25 having a screw 22 and wing nut 24. To obviate loosing the wing nut, it 
is attached to the bolt in such a way that it does not come off the screw 
completely. A slot 30 is provided in the weight to facilitate changing the 
weight without removing the wing nut from the screw but aligning the wing 
nut 24 with the slot in the transverse member provided for this purpose. 
While the preferred embodiment is circular, other embodiments inter alia 
star, triangle (Fig.7) rectangle (Fig.8) and square shapes are just as 
practical. 
OPERATION 
The use and the operation of this invention is very simple and even 
intuitive. The device is used by holding the steering wheel at two 
opposite points and performing various exercises in a variety of ways to 
strengthen different parts of the body. As the user gets used to a certain 
weight level the weights are progressively increased. The same device can 
be used by all members of the family as the weight can be adjusted down 
for a child or up for an adult. 
The inventor has given a non-limiting description of the concept. Many 
changes may be made to this design without deviating from the spirit of 
the concept of this invention. Examples of such contemplated variations 
include the following. 
a) The invention may be combined with other functions which complement each 
other with or without synergism. 
b) Sizes, shapes aesthetics of the personal universal exercise system may 
be modified. 
b) The device may be adapted for other related uses. 
c) The device may be made from different materials. 
d) Advertisements of sponsor may be incorporated into the device. 
e) Additional fool proof safety measures may be added. 
f) Additional exercise protocols may be developed for use with any of the 
embodiments disclosed. 
g) Additional embodiments may be added. 
Other changes such as aesthetic and substitution of newer materials as they 
become available which substantially perform the same function in 
substantially the same way with substantially the same result without 
deviating from the spirit of this invention may be made. 
Following is a listing of the components used in this embodiment arranged 
in ascending order of the reference numerals for ready reference of the 
reader. 
10=Steering wheel shaped exercise wheel. 
12=V shaped inward projections on steering wheel to provide extra support 
for the diametric weight and to compensate for the loss of strength 
therein due to hole therein. 
15=Ridges along inside circumference of steering wheel shaped exercise 
wheel 
20=Weight along the diameter of the exercise wheel 
22=Bolt or screw for receiving wing nut 
24=wing nut 
25=Means for attaching and detaching weights generally 
30=Slot in the weight 
While this invention has been described with reference to illustrative 
embodiments, this description is not intended to be construed in a 
limiting sense. Various modifications and combinations of the illustrative 
embodiments as well as other embodiments of the invention will be apparent 
to persons skilled in the art upon reference to this description. It is 
therefore contemplated that the appended claims cover any such 
modifications, and/or embodiments that fall within the true scope of the 
invention.