Patent Publication Number: US-11383135-B2

Title: Portable training system

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment, and more specifically, to a portable training system for allowing for the transport of exercise implements to a location for temporary use. 
     2. Description of Related Art 
     Exercise equipment is well known in the art and are effective means to augment a physical training regimen. For example,  FIG. 1  depicts a conventional gym floor  101  having a floor  103  with markings  105  and  107 . During use, individuals run from mark  105  to mark  107 . 
     One of the problems commonly associated with gym floor  101  is its limited use. For example, the floor is in a fixed place and provides a defined set of available exercises. 
     Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of exercise equipment, 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 top view of a common gym floor; 
         FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a portable training system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application; 
         FIG. 3  is a cross-sectional side view of the ramp surface of  FIG. 2 ; and 
         FIG. 4  is a flowchart of the preferred method of use of the system of  FIG. 2 . 
     
    
    
     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. Specifically, the system of the present application enables performing running exercises on an incline where non incline permanently exists. In addition, the system allows for the additional training equipment to be attached and altered to cater to the specific needs of the users. These 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. 2  depicts a perspective view of a portable training system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that system  201  overcomes one of more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with conventional exercise equipment. 
     In the contemplated embodiment, system  201  includes a ramp surface  203  supported by a bladder  205  filled with air. The surface  203  bring inclined with one edge near the ground. The surface  203  having indicia  207  separated from each other. The system  201  having a front edge  209  attached to the lower end of the bladder  205 . The ramp surface  203  having a high friction coating  301  applied to the top surface  303  of the bladder  205  as depicted by  FIG. 3   
     The bladder  205  having equipment attachment points  211  on the sides. It will be understood that equipment such as ropes, elastic bands or other equipment is attached to diversify the work out available. It is contemplated that equipment attachment points  211  could be attached to any surface of the bladder  205 . The ramp surface  203  having a ladder  213  attached to facilitate climbing to the top of the ramp surface  203 . 
     It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is that ramp surface  203  enables movement over the inclined surface of the bladder  205 . 
     Another unique feature believed characteristic of the present application is that additional exercise equipment can be used via equipment attachment points  211 . 
     Referring now to  FIG. 4  the preferred method of use of system  201  is depicted. Method  401  includes placing the system for use  403 , inflating the bladder  405 , determining additional equipment desired  407 , connecting the equipment to the attachment points  409 , using the system for exercise  411  and disassembling the system  413 . 
     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.