Abstract:
A compact heavy bag support stand system occupies a relatively small surface area and allows for the quick and convenient, installation of a multi-faceted exercise regime system. The system may include a spine having an arm extending outwardly and perpendicularly from a first end, and a dual support limb extending in a downward vertical direction along the spine and a support limb extending outwardly at an angle from a mounting end, the mounting end being fixedly secured to the floor.

Description:
TECHNICAL FIELD 
       [0001]    The present disclosure relates generally to exercise equipment systems, and in particular, to floor-mounted exercise equipment support systems. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Boxers, kick boxers, and other martial artists typically train at boxing gyms or other fitness centers having boxing equipment, such as heavy bags. The increasing popularity of boxing, kickboxing and other martial arts as an exercise regimen has spawned classes across the nation in facilities tailored specifically to these classes. These classes or the facilities in general primarily incorporate the use of heavy bag work in which each person may work simultaneously with a bag. Conventional heavy bag mounting supports are typically bulky and/or require extensive installation along the floor, wall and/or ceiling. As such, these mounting supports tend to diminish the surface area available in a space, and thus reduce the number of heavy bags and/or other equipment that may be used in a space. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0003]    Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide compact, individualized heavy bag support stand systems that provide for reduced surface area allocation and allow for quick and convenient installation. 
         [0004]    Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide an exercise equipment support system mountable to the floor that may include a spine having a first end and a mounting end, the mounting end coupled to the floor via a mounting plate, an arm extending perpendicularly from the first end, and a dual support limb having a U-shaped brace to engage the spine and a pair of legs extending outwardly at an angle from the U-shaped brace with each leg having a mounting plate to separately engage with and couple to the floor. The U-shaped brace may engage the spine along the mounting end of the spine such that the mounting plate of each leg is adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The exercise equipment support system may also include a support limb having a brace and a mounting plate, wherein the brace engages the spine along the spine above the U-brace of the dual support limb, and wherein the mounting plate engages the floor. The mounting plate of the support limb may be fixedly coupled to the floor. The brace may engage the spine along the mounting end of the spine such that the mounting plate of the support limb is adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The exercise equipment support system may further include a support brace oriented between the arm and the spine, such that a first end of the support brace may flatly abut the arm and a second end of the support end may flatly abut the spine. The arm of the exercise equipment support system may include a coupling mechanism to removably couple an article of exercise equipment to the arm. The coupling mechanism may include adapters and a clevis pin to secure a heavy bag, a pair of eyehooks to secure a horizontal bag, a single eyehook to secure a double-end bag, or a fixture to couple to a speed bag platform to secure a speed bag. The spine of the exercise equipment support system may be vertically adjustable. The arm of the exercise equipment support system may be horizontally adjustable. 
         [0005]    Embodiments of the present disclosure may further provide a floor-mounted frame that may include a vertical spine having a first section and a second section, the vertical spine mounted to the floor via a mounting plate and extending in an upward direction from the first section to the second section, an arm extending perpendicularly from the second section, the arm having at least one coupling mechanism, and a support limb having a brace to engage the spine along the first section and a mounting plate to engage the floor, wherein the mounting plate of the support limb is adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The floor-mounted frame may also include a dual support limb coupled to the first section between the brace and the floor, the dual support limb having a pair of legs each of which extends outwardly at an angle from the spine, wherein each leg has a mounting plate to engage and couple the floor, and wherein the mounting plate of each leg may be adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The floor-mounted frame may further include a support brace oriented between the arm and the spine, such that a first end of the support brace may flatly abut the arm and a second end of the support brace may flatly abut the spine. The coupling mechanism of the floor-mounted frame may be selected from the group including one or more adapters and pins, one or more eyehooks, and a fixture to support a speed bag platform. The spine of the floor-mounted frame may be vertically adjustable. The arm of the floor-mounted frame may be horizontally adjustable. 
         [0006]    Other embodiments of the present disclosure may provide floor-mounted heavy bag support stand system that may include a spine having a first section and a second section, the spine mounted to the floor via a mounting plate and extending in an upward direction from the first section to the second section, an arm extending perpendicularly from the second section, the arm having at least one coupling mechanism to removably couple an article of exercise equipment to the arm, a support brace oriented between the arm and the spine, such that a first end of the support brace may flatly abut the arm and a second end of the support brace may flatly abut the spine, a dual support limb having a U-shaped brace to engage the spine, and a pair of legs that may extend outwardly at an angle from the U-shaped brace with each leg having a mounting plate to engage with and couple to the floor, and a support limb having a brace to engage the spine along the first section and a mounting plate to engage with and couple to the floor. The U-shaped brace of the dual support limb may engage the spine along the first section of the spine such that the mounting plate of each leg may be adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The mounting plate of the support limb may be adjacent to the mounting plate of the spine along the floor. The coupling mechanism may be selected from the group including one or more adapters and pins, one or more eyehooks, and a fixture to support a speed bag platform. 
         [0007]    Other technical features may be readily apparent to one skilled in the art from the following figures, descriptions and claims. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]    For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its features, reference is now made to the following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: 
           [0009]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a heavy bag support stand system in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0010]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a mounting end of a spine of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0011]      FIG. 3  is a side view of a support limb of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  is a front view of a dual support limb of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0013]      FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  employed with a heavy bag in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0014]      FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  employed with a horizontal bag in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0015]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  employed with a double-end bag in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; 
           [0016]      FIG. 8  is a perspective view of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  employed with a speed bag in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure; and 
           [0017]      FIG. 9  is a bottom view of an arm of the heavy bag support stand system of  FIG. 1  in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0018]    Systems according to embodiments of the present disclosure generally may provide mounting devices for boxing exercise equipment. This may allow for adaptability to accommodate a plurality of users of varying heights. This also may efficiently provide for a plurality of conditioning needs, while requiring minimal floor space. 
         [0019]      FIG. 1  generally illustrates heavy bag support stand system  100  according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It should be understood that system  100  shown in  FIG. 1  is for illustrative purposes only and that any other suitable system or subsystem could be used in conjunction with, or in lieu of, system  100  according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. 
         [0020]    System  100  may generally comprise a rigid, vertical spine  120  having first end  122  and mounting end  124 . In one embodiment, spine  120  may comprise a square tubing having a width measuring in the range of about 4-6 inches, and more preferably about 4 inches, a length measuring in the range of about 4-6 inches, and more preferably about 4 inches, and a height measuring in the range of about 60-120 inches, and more preferably about 96 inches. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, spine  120  may be of any suitable height. In some embodiments, spine  120  may be of a fixed height. In other embodiments, spine  120  may be vertically adjustable to accommodate individual users of varying heights. 
         [0021]    In one embodiment, system  100  may be secured to the floor by fixedly coupling mounted end  124  of spine  120  to the floor through mounting plate  128 . Mounting plate  128  may have a width measuring in the range of about 8-14 inches, and more preferably about 10 inches, and a length measuring in the range of about 8-14 inches, and more preferably about 10 inches. Mounting end  124  may be connected or otherwise coupled to the floor in any suitable manner that may allow spine  120  to be fixedly secured to the floor, such as, for example, via bolts through ports  130  of mounting plate  128 , welding, or any other suitable method including screws, using male and female coupling adapters, a clip or pin attachment, a brass ring and chain attachment, a ball and socket attachment, using other suitable coupling materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0022]    In one embodiment, system  100  may provide a strong foundation and secure support to adequately handle the weight of a variety of different boxing and/or heavy bags, as well as to absorb the force exerted by users working such bags. Accordingly, system  100  may require only minimal floor space, thereby allowing for the optimization of the total floor space in an area for other systems and/or other uses. 
         [0023]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, system  100  may further comprise arm  140 . Arm  140  may extend generally perpendicularly from first end  122 . Arm  140  may be employed to removably secure a variety of boxing and/or heavy bags, such as, a heavy bag, a horizontal bag, a double-end bag, a speed bag, other suitable exercise equipment, or any combination thereof. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may be fixedly coupled to first end  122  of spine  120 . In other embodiments, arm  140  may be integrally formed with first end  122  of spine  120 . Arm  140  may be further supported and coupled to spine  120  by support brace  126 . 
         [0024]    In one embodiment, arm  140  may comprise a square tubing having a width measuring in the range of about 4-6 inches, and more preferably about 4 inches, a height measuring in the range of about 4-6 inches, and more preferably about 4 inches, and a length measuring in the range of about 36-60 inches, and more preferably about 48 inches. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, arm  140  may be of a fixed length. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, arm  140  may be horizontally adjustable to accommodate a plurality of different exercise equipment, such as, a heavy bag, a horizontal bag, a double-end bag, a speed bag, other suitable exercise equipment, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of the present disclosure, the length of arm  140  may be configured so as to optimize the available space in an area, such that arm  140  may extend outward from spine  120  into a space only as far as needed to support one or more of a plurality of different exercise equipment. This may allow for the space in the proximity of system  100  to house another system or for other uses. 
         [0025]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, system  100  may be further supported and secured to the floor through support limb  160  and dual support limb  180 , as shown in  FIG. 2 . In some embodiments of the present disclosure, system  100  may comprise both support limb  160  and dual support limb  180 , as shown in  FIGS. 5 and 6 . In other embodiments of the present disclosure, system  100  may comprise either support limb  160 , as shown in  FIG. 8 , or dual support limb  180 , not shown. In alternative embodiments of the present disclosure, system  100  may comprise any other suitable support mechanism, such as, for example, gussets  200  as shown in  FIG. 7 . 
         [0026]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, support limb  160  may generally include frame  162 , U-shaped brace  164  and mounting plate  166 . Support limb  160  may be connected or otherwise coupled to spine  120  via U-shaped brace  164 , as shown in  FIG. 3 . In the engaged position, support limb  160  may extend downward from spine  120  towards the floor at an angle, such that each inside surface of U-shaped brace  164  may flatly abut the outside surface of spine  120  and mounting plate  166  may flatly abut the floor. Mounting plate  166  may have a width measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches, and a length measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches. 
         [0027]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, support limb  160  may engage spine  120  such that support limb  160  may be oriented below arm  140  on the same side of spine  120  from which arm  120  extends. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the angle at which the support limb  160  extends downward towards the floor may be such that mounting plate  166  may be within close proximity to mounting plate  128 . This may provide for added structural support to system  100  without diminishing available floor space surface area beyond an inconsequential amount. For example, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, this may be the combined surface area occupied by mounting plate  128  and mounting plate  166 . 
         [0028]    U-shaped brace  164  of support limb  160  may be connected or otherwise coupled to spine  120  in any suitable manner that may allow support limb  160  to be fixedly secured to spine  120 , such as, for example, via bolts through ports  168  as shown in  FIG. 2 , welding, or any other suitable method including screws, using male and female coupling adapters, a clip or pin attachment, a brass ring and chain attachment, a ball and socket attachment, using other suitable coupling materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0029]    Mounting plate  166  of support limb  160  may be connected or otherwise coupled to the floor in any suitable manner that allows support limb  160  to be fixedly secured to the floor, such as, for example, via bolts through ports  170 , welding, or any other suitable method including screws, using male and female coupling adapters, a clip or pin attachment, a brass ring and chain attachment, a ball and socket attachment, using other suitable coupling materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0030]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, dual support limb  180  may generally comprise leg  182 , leg  184 , U-shaped brace  186 , mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190 . Leg  182  and leg  184  may extend generally at an angle from opposite ends of U-shaped brace  186 , and generally in opposite directions to form a V-shaped configuration, as shown in  FIG. 4 . However, leg  182  and leg  184  may be oriented in alternative configurations, including U-shaped, O-shaped, D-shaped, or any other suitable shape that may be used to help support spine  120 . Leg  182  may be coupled to mounting plate  188 , while leg  184  may be coupled to mounting plate  190 . 
         [0031]    Dual support limb  180  may be connected or otherwise coupled to spine  120  via U-shaped brace  186 , as shown in  FIG. 4 . In the engaged position, dual support limb  180  may extend downward from spine  120  towards the floor, such that each inside surface of U-shaped brace  186  may flatly abut the outside surface of spine  120 . In this configuration, mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190  may flatly abut the floor. Mounting plate  188  may have a width measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches, and a length measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches. Mounting plate  190  may have a width measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches, and a length measuring in the range of about 4-8 inches, and more preferably about 6 inches. 
         [0032]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, dual support limb  180  may engage spine  120  such that leg  182  and leg  184  may be oriented below arm  140 , each at approximately a 90 degree angle from the side of spine  120  from which arm  120  extends. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, the angle at which each of leg  182  and leg  184  extends downward towards the floor may be such that mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190  may be within close proximity to mounting plate  128 . This may provide for added structural support to system  100  without diminishing available floor space surface area beyond an inconsequential amount. For example, in some embodiments of the present disclosure, this may be the combined surface area occupied by mounting plate  128 , mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190 . 
         [0033]    U-shaped brace  186  of dual support limb  180  may be connected or otherwise coupled to spine  120  in any suitable manner that may allow dual support limb  180  to be fixedly secured to spine  120 , such as, for example, via bolts through ports  192  as shown in  FIG. 2 , welding, or any other suitable method including screws, using male and female coupling adapters, a clip or pin attachment, a brass ring and chain attachment, a ball and socket attachment, using other suitable coupling materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0034]    In embodiments comprising both support limb  160  and dual support limb  180 , U-shaped brace  186  of dual support limb  180  may be coupled to spine  120  generally below U-shaped brace  164  of support limb  160 . Accordingly, system  100  may have additional stability and support, but require only minimal space and materials. In alternative embodiments comprising both support limb  160  and dual support limb  180 , U-shaped brace  164  of support limb  160  may be coupled to spine  120  generally below U-shaped brace  186  of dual support limb  180 . 
         [0035]    Mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190  of dual support limb  180  may be connected or otherwise coupled to the floor in any suitable manner that may allow dual support limb  180  to be fixedly secured to the floor, such as, for example, via bolts through ports  194 , welding, or any other suitable method including screws, using male and female coupling adapters, a clip or pin attachment, a brass ring and chain attachment, a ball and socket attachment, using other suitable coupling materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0036]    Any of mounting plate  128 , mounting plate  166 , mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190  may be securely mounted to any suitable floor surface, such as, cement, stone, concrete, brick, tile, wood, other hard surface material, carpet, other soft surface material, other suitable surface, or any combination thereof. 
         [0037]    In some embodiments of the present disclosure, supporting limb  160  and dual support limb  180  may be integrally formed with spine  120 . In various embodiments of the present disclosure, any of supporting limb  160  and dual support limb  180  may be of any suitable length as needed to accommodate and support the height of spine  120 . In some embodiments of the present disclosure, any of supporting limb  160  and dual support limb  180  may be of a fixed length. In other embodiments, the length of any of frame  162  of supporting limb  160 , and leg  182  and leg  184  of dual support limb  180  may be adjustable. In some embodiments, any of frame  162  of supporting limb  160 , and legs  182 ,  184  of dual support limb  180  may include a telescoping feature allowing for adjustability by a user to a desired length. In other embodiments, any other suitable method may be employed to cause the length of frame  162  of supporting limb  160 , and legs  182 ,  184  of dual support limb  180  to be adjustable. 
         [0038]    In operation, a user may use system  100  in conjunction with a variety of exercises, such as building power, increasing hand eye coordination and timing, and to develop shoulder conditioning and speed. System  100  may be used to support various exercise equipment needed for such exercises, such as, for example, a heavy bag (as shown in  FIG. 5 ), a horizontal bag (as shown in  FIG. 6 ), a double-end bag (as shown in  FIG. 7 ), a speed bag (as shown in  FIG. 8 ), any other suitable exercise equipment, or any combination thereof. 
         [0039]    Such exercise equipment may be suspended and secured to arm  140  of system  100 . In an embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may include a plurality of connecting mechanisms  142  to securely couple a variety of exercise equipment, as shown in  FIG. 9 . 
         [0040]    For example, in an embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may include a pair of adapters  144  to accept a clevis pin, as shown in  FIG. 5 . In operation, a user may loop a strap through the hanging mechanism of a heavy bag and then use the clevis pin to couple the strap to arm  140  between the pair of adapters. 
         [0041]    In another embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may include two pairs of adapters  144  to accept two clevis pins, as shown in  FIG. 6 . In operation, a user may use carabiners and chains to couple a horizontal bag to arm  140 . 
         [0042]    In another embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may include a single eyehook  146 , as shown in  FIG. 7 . In operation, a user may use a carabiner and chain to couple a double-end bag to arm  140 . 
         [0043]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, arm  140  may include coupling mechanism  148 , as shown in  FIG. 8 . In operation, a user may use mount a speed bag platform to coupling mechanism  148  in order to couple a speed bag to arm  140 . 
         [0044]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, the overall shape and configuration of system  100  may allow for the quick and convenient installation of system  100  so that anyone may easily install such systems with minimal tooling and effort. Once system  100  is oriented in a desired position, a user may securely install system  100  by fixedly coupling mounting plate  128 , and mounting plate  166  and/or mounting plate  188  and mounting plate  190  to the floor, as described herein. 
         [0045]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, the compact size of system  100  may reduce the surface area necessary for occupation by the support structure, thereby increasing the surface area available in a space for other uses. As described above, spine  120  of system  100  engages the floor via mounting plate  128  of mounting end  124 . In some embodiments, system  100  further engages the floor via mounting plate  166  of support limb  160  and mounting plate  188  and mounting plate of dual support limb  180 . Furthermore, support limb  160  and dual support limb  180  may retain close proximity to spine  120 , thereby decreasing the surface area necessary to be occupied by system  100 . This may further optimize available space in an area by allowing for installation of an increased number of systems within the space or utilization of available space for other equipment or activities. 
         [0046]    It should be appreciated that system  100  according to embodiments of the present disclosure may be employed and secured in any suitable location. In an embodiment of the present disclosure, system  100  may be removed and reinstalled in any other location, as necessary or as desired by a user. For example, system  100  may be taken from one location and placed in a different location within the same facility to accommodate other exercise equipment. In other embodiments of the present disclosure, system  100  may be taken out of one physical location (in a facility) and moved to a different physical location in a different facility. 
         [0047]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexibility of system  100  for use with a variety of different exercises and for use in conjunction with a variety of different exercise equipment may allow for greater efficiency of a space, by allowing for a specified area to be used for a plurality of exercises, rather than necessitating the use of a plurality of different spaces, each dedicated to a specific different exercise or conditioning need. For example, a single system  100  may be installed in a space, but may be utilized for building power, increasing hand eye coordination and timing, developing shoulder conditioning and speed, other conditioning need, or any combination thereof. This may be accomplished by providing for connectivity of one or more pieces of exercise equipment, such as, heavy bags, horizontal bags, double-end bags, speed bags, other suitable equipment, or any combination thereof. 
         [0048]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, the individuality of each system may allow for each system to be adapted for the height and desired use of an individual user, thereby allowing for greater adaptability. For example, some systems may be configured to accommodate taller users, while other systems may be configured to accommodate shorter users. In some embodiments, the height of system  100  may be further adaptable by adjusting the height of spine  120  as needed. 
         [0049]    It should be appreciated that system  100 , according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, also may provide a multi-functional advertising medium. As a plurality users may be in close proximity to system  100  for any extended period of time while working a heavy bag or other such exercise equipment, system  100  may provide a consistent audience to view advertising or other suitable indicia placed on system  100 . In an embodiment of the present disclosure, advertising or other suitable indicia may be integrally formed or coupled to any surface of system  100 . In some embodiments, the surfaces of system  100  may allow for advertising or other suitable indicia to be removable replaceable with advertising other suitable indicia as needed or desired. This may allow for system  100  to continue to provide relevant multi-functional advertising medium over any duration of time. 
         [0050]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, any of spine  120 , first end  122 , mounting end  124 , support brace  126 , mounting plate  128 , arm  140 , connecting mechanisms  142 , pair of adapters  144 , eyehooks  146 , coupling mechanisms  148 , support limb  160 , frame  162 , U-shaped brace  164 , mounting plate  166 , dual support limb  180 , leg  182 , leg  184 , U-shaped brace  186 , mounting plate  188  and/or mounting plate  190  may be formed of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, bronze, light edge steel tubing, metal, wood, nylon, plastic, polyurethane, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyester, high-gloss polyester, laminate, synthetic rubber, natural rubber, plexiglass, polymer, other suitable materials, or any combination thereof. 
         [0051]    In an embodiment of the present disclosure, spine  120 , first end  122 , mounting end  124 , support brace  126 , mounting plate  128 , ports  130 , arm  140 , connecting mechanisms  142 , pair of adapters  144 , eyehooks  146 , coupling mechanisms  148 , support limb  160 , frame  162 , U-shaped brace  164 , mounting plate  166 , ports  168 , ports  170 , Dual support limb  180 , leg  182 , leg  184 , U-shaped brace  186 , mounting plate  188  and/or mounting plate  190 , ports  192  and/or ports  194  may also include any number of suitable coatings and layers applied to the base material to substantially reduce injury to a user and/or scratching or injury to surrounding surfaces. 
         [0052]    In embodiments of the present disclosure, the coatings and layers that may be applied to spine  120 , first end  122 , mounting end  124 , support brace  126 , mounting plate  128 , ports  130 , arm  140 , connecting mechanisms  142 , pair of adapters  144 , eyehooks  146 , coupling mechanisms  148 , support limb  160 , frame  162 , U-shaped brace  164 , mounting plate  166 , ports  168 , ports  170 , dual support limb  180 , leg  182 , leg  184 , U-shaped brace  186 , mounting plate  188  and/or mounting plate  190 , ports  192  and/or ports  194  may be formed of natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polymer, natural fiber, synthetic fiber, polyester, nylon, cotton, cotton mesh, vinyl, other suitable material, or any combination thereof. 
         [0053]    In some embodiments of the present disclosure, spine  120 , first end  122 , mounting end  124 , support brace  126 , mounting plate  128 , arm  140 , connecting mechanisms  142 , pair of adapters  144 , eyehooks  146 , coupling mechanisms  148 , support limb  160 , frame  162 , U-shaped brace  164 , mounting plate  166 , Dual support limb  180 , leg  182 , leg  184 , U-shaped brace  186 , mounting plate  188  and/or mounting plate  190  may be embellished with colors, patterns, camouflage patterns, novelty items, ornamental items, stickers, removable stickers, paints, stencils, embossed, engraved, text, logos, designs, images, other decorative materials, or any combination thereof to enhance or otherwise achieve a desired design for system  100 . 
         [0054]    It may be advantageous to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used in this patent document. The term “couple” and its derivatives refer to any direct or indirect communication between two or more elements, whether or not those elements are in physical contact with one another. The terms “include” and “comprise,” as well as derivatives thereof, mean inclusion without limitation. The term “or” is inclusive, meaning and/or. The phrases “associated with” and “associated therewith,” as well as derivatives thereof, may mean to include, be included within, interconnect with, contain, be contained within, connect to or with, couple to or with, be communicable with, cooperate with, interleave, juxtapose, be proximate to, be bound to or with, have, have a property of, or the like. The term “adjacent” may refer to two or more elements in close proximity to one another, whether or not those elements are in physical contact with one another. 
         [0055]    While this disclosure has described certain embodiments and generally associated methods, alterations and permutations of these embodiments and methods will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the above description of example embodiments does not define or constrain this disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, as defined by the following claims.