Patent Publication Number: US-11045687-B1

Title: Adaptable exercise system and method of use

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment systems, and more specifically, to tools or systems that facilitate body movement. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Exercise equipment systems are well known in the art and are effective means to augment the use of muscles or other members of a body for the purpose of development, strengthening or conditioning. Common fixed equipment such as a raised bar is used to enable pull-ups. Other types of equipment such as rails, steps or the like are also used to enable particular movements or actions thereon. 
     One of the problems commonly associated with common exercise equipment systems is their use efficiency. For example, the equipment must be fixed in place or secured to other structure limiting their use to that place or an accommodating location. 
     Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of exercise equipment system, many shortcomings remain. 
    
    
     
       DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of an adaptable exercise system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application; 
         FIGS. 2A and 2B  are front views of the legs of  FIG. 1 ; 
         FIGS. 3A and 3B  are side views of the system of  FIG. 1  in use; 
         FIG. 4  is a front view of the system of  FIG. 1  in an alternative method of use; 
         FIG. 5  is a side view of the system of  FIG. 1  in an alternative method of use; and 
         FIG. 6  is a flowchart of the preferred method of use of the system of  FIG. 1 . 
     
    
    
     While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
     Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer&#39;s specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure. 
     The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional exercise equipment systems. Specifically, the invention of the present application enables the performance of equipment aided exercises in most any location. This and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. 
     The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise. 
     The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings. 
     Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,  FIG. 1  depicts a perspective view of an adaptable exercise system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system  101  overcomes one or more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with conventional exercise equipment systems. 
     In the contemplated embodiment, system  101  includes a cross bar  103  supported by legs  105 . The legs are pivotally attached in pairs at either end of the cross bar  103 . The legs  105  are joined as pairs by bands  107  the bands are intended to stabilize the legs, it is contemplated that this could be done by other devices or the like. In the preferred embodiment the height of the cross bar with respect to the ground is four feet to 8 feet. The preferred width is fifty-four inches. These sizes are given as examples and not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. 
     As depicted in  FIGS. 2A and 2B  the legs  105  are contemplated to be extendable via clamping device  201 . The clamping device  201  is rotated as depicted by motion A allowing the lower leg  203  to extend away from the upper leg  205  as depicted by 6 motion B. The clamping device is then rotated as depicted by motion C to secure the lower leg in place with respect to the upper leg  205 . Each leg  105  is able to be adjusted to accommodate uneven surfaces or to alter the position and height of the cross bar. 
     It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is that the legs  105  enable many configurations of the system  101  and also enable the system to be prepared and placed where it is needed. Examples of the use of the system and its versatility are given. 
     Referring now to  FIGS. 3A and 3B  the system  101  is placed in a pool  305  holding a body of water  303 . The cross bar  103  is located just above the water  303  level and a user  301  pulls themselves toward the cross bar  103  by holding thereto. When the cross bar is raised distance  307  out of the water  303  the user  301  must now exert force to pull themselves from the water  303 . 
     It will be understood and appreciated that the effort to lift a buoyant body in the water is less than out of the water. It will be further appreciated that in this manner the exercises performed with the system  101  enable the adaptation to the user  301  or other users of different strength or skill. 
     An alternative method of use for system  101  is depicted by  FIG. 4  where legs  105  are adjusted to a height  403  on one side and height  405  on another. It will be understood that by so arranging the legs the cross bar  103  is no longer parallel to the ground and enables other movements by the user  301 . 
     Another alternative embodiment for the use of system  101  is depicted by  FIG. 5 . In this embodiment  501 , legs  103  are adjusted so that the foremost legs  103  are perpendicular to the ground by setting them to height  505  and the rear legs  103  to height  503 . In this configuration the user  301  is able to push against the foremost legs  103  or the cross bar  103 . 
     While these methods of use have been presented as examples of the use of system  101  others are contemplated. These that have been depicted are given as examples and not to limit the use of the system  101 . 
     Referring not to  FIG. 6  the preferred method of use of system  101  is depicted. Method  601  includes transporting the system to the desired location  603 , determining the configuration of the legs for the intended exercises  605 , setting the heights of the legs  607 , securing the legs to the cross bar  609 , using the equipment to assist with exercises  611 , adjusting the legs for a subsequent exercise  613  and disassembling the system when the exercises are complete  615 . 
     The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.