Patent Publication Number: US-11648437-B1

Title: Fitness block

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to a multifunctional fitness block. More specifically, the present invention is a device that can be utilized in a variety of ways such as step routines, weight training, core strengthening, and targeting specific areas. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     The fitness industry utilizes a variety of machinery and devices to target various areas on the body to ensure the user can target every area of the body. Most of the gym and fitness equipment is large and takes up lots of spaces to target only one or a few specific areas of the body. This requires the user to purchase various equipment or visit a gym with lots of space to house all the necessary equipment. Additionally, much of this equipment is complicated to properly set up and utilize, resulting in the user wasting time that could be spend working out. Many at home workout devices have come to market promising to target various areas of the body. Unfortunately, many of these devices are built with flimsy materials and designs causing them to damage quickly and easily. Additionally, many of these devices are not properly designed to target multiple areas of the body and usually only target one muscle or a few, requiring the user to obtain multiple devices. 
     An objective of the present invention is to provide users with a fitness block, to help assist at home workouts and physical therapy exercises. The present invention intends to provide users with a device that allows for an adjustment in weight and various attachment points. In order to accomplish that, a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of handles, plurality of chambers, a plurality of hooks, and a plurality of steps. Further, the plurality of chambers allows the device to alternate between various weights. Thus, the present invention is a multifunctional fitness block that allows the user to target various muscles and perform various exercises without needing multiple fitness machines. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention is a multipurpose fitness block suitable for a variety of upper body and lower body exercises. The multipurpose fitness block comprises a block body, a plurality of weight inserts, a carrying handle, and a plurality of attachment elements. The block body comprises a plurality of handling channels and a plurality of weight holders. The plurality of weight holders is distributed about the block body. The plurality of handling channels is distributed about the block body. The plurality of weight inserts is connected along the plurality of weight holders. The carrying handle is connected adjacent to the block body. The plurality of attachment elements is distributed about the block body. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a top perspective view of the present invention. 
         FIG.  2    is a front perspective exploded view of the present invention. 
         FIG.  3    is a bottom perspective view of the present invention. 
         FIG.  4    is a bottom exploded view of the present invention. 
         FIG.  5    is a rear perspective view of the present invention. 
         FIG.  6    is front perspective view of the present invention that shows a block body. 
         FIG.  7    is a rear perspective view of the present invention that shows the block body. 
     
    
    
     DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION 
     All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention. There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are described. It should be understood that some details have not been described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of the invention. References herein to “the preferred embodiment”, “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, or “alternative embodiments” should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present invention as a whole. 
     In reference to  FIGS.  1 - 7   , the present invention is a multipurpose fitness block  1  suitable for a variety of upper body and lower body exercises. In the preferred embodiment, the multipurpose fitness block  1  comprises a block body  11 , a plurality of weight inserts  13 , a carrying handle  14 , and a plurality of attachment elements  15 . The block body  11  comprises a plurality of handling channels  111  and a plurality of weight holders  112 . In the preferred embodiment, the fitness block is made out of any suitable material, such as, but not limited to polymer, plastic, aluminum, wood, or any other suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the fitness block is scaled to any suitable size to accommodate any user stature. In the preferred embodiment, the fitness block takes the form of a rectangular shape but may take the form of any other suitable shape. In the preferred embodiment, the block body  11  takes the form of the main chassis of the multipurpose fitness block  1  that secures the components that constitutes the multipurpose fitness block  1 . In the preferred embodiment, the block body  11  takes the form of a one-piece mono-body structure made out of a high-density polymer. In various embodiments, the block body  11  is may take the form of any other suitable construction and suitable material. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of weight inserts  13  takes the form of exercise weights catered to fit and secure within the block body  11  through the plurality of weight holders  112 . In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of weight inserts  13  takes the form of cylindrical weight inserts, as shown in  FIG.  4   . In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of weight inserts  13  is scaled to weigh a specified desired weight suitable for any strength level. In the preferred embodiment, the carrying handle  14  takes the form of any suitable grasping implement that allows the user to grasp and hold the multipurpose fitness block  1  for transportation or exercise applications. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of attachment elements  15  takes the form of strategically placed attachment implements along the block body  11 , where the plurality of attachment elements  15  is configured to receive exercise equipment, including, but not limited to straps, chains, ropes, bungee cords, or any other suitable exercise implement. In one instance, the plurality of attachment elements  15  takes the form of embedded loops that allows the user to attach exercise resistance bands to the block body  11  in order to facilitate various types of exercises that may be performed along the block body  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of handling channels  111  takes the form of strategically placed and distributed cut slots along the block body  11 , where the plurality of handling channels  111  is configured to serve as grasping points, allowing the user to grasp and handle the block body  11  in order to perform upper body exercises. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of weight holders  112  takes the form of weight receiving implements that mounts and secures the plurality of weight inserts  13  within the block body  11 . 
     In reference to  FIGS.  3 - 4   , the plurality of weight holders  112  is distributed about the block body  11 , where the plurality of weight holders  112  is distributed in any specified pattern suitable for evenly distributing the plurality of weight inserts  13  along the block body  11 . The plurality of handling channels  111  is distributed about the block body  11 , where the plurality of handling channels  111  is distributed in any specified pattern suitable for upper body exercises. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of weight inserts  13  is connected along the plurality of weight holders  112  such that the installed plurality of weight inserts  13  is distributed evenly along the block body  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the carrying handle  14  is connected adjacent to the block body  11  such that the carrying handle  14  is accessible to the user. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of attachment elements  15  is distributed about the block body  11 , where the plurality of attachment elements  15  is distributed in any specified pattern to accommodate resistance band exercises or any other suitable exercises. In one embodiment, the plurality of attachment elements  15  is distributed on the corners of the block body  11 . 
     In reference to  FIGS.  2  and  4 - 7   , the block body  11  comprises an upper surface  116  and a base surface  117 . In the preferred embodiment, the upper surface  116  serves as the top surface of the block body  11 , where the upper surface  116  is configured to serve as a stepping platform for various exercises. In the preferred embodiment, the base surface  117  serves as the bottom surface of the block body  11 , where the block body  11  is laid flat along any suitable flat surface, base side down. The upper surface  116  and the base surface  117  are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the block body  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of handling channels  111  is distributed about the upper surface  116  such that the user is able to access the plurality of handling channels  111  along the upper surface  116 . The plurality of weight holders  112  is distributed about the base surface  117 , opposite to the plurality of handling channels  111  such that the plurality of weight inserts  13  is installed along the base surface  117  side of the block body  11 . 
     In reference to  FIGS.  1 - 7   , the block body  11  further comprises a plurality of legs  118 . The plurality of legs  118  takes the form of stabilization members the raises and secures the block body  11  along the flat surface the block body  11  is positioned along. The plurality of legs  118  is distributed about the base surface  117 , opposite to the upper surface  116 , where the distribution of the plurality of legs  118  is configured to any suitable pattern for even weight distribution and stability. 
     In reference to  FIGS.  3 - 4   , the plurality of weight holders  112  each comprises a holding channel  113 , a holding partition  114 , and a locking element  115 . In the preferred embodiment, the holding channel  113  takes the form of cavities configured for receiving the plurality of weight inserts  13 . In the preferred embodiment, the holding partition  114  takes the form of an extruded rim along the holding channel  113 , where the holding partition  114  is configured to serve as the mounting platform for the locking element  115 . The locking element  115  takes the form of any suitable locking element  115  installed along the holding partition  114  such that the locking element  115  secures the plurality of weight inserts  13  along the holding channel  113 . In the preferred embodiment, the locking element  115  takes the form of a locking pin but may take the form of any other suitable locking element  115 . The holding channel  113  traverses from the base surface  117  to the upper surface  116 , where the holding channel  113  is configured to receive and position the plurality of weight inserts  13  within the block body  11 . The holding partition  114  is concentrically aligned with the holding channel  113 , where the holding partition  114  is configured to receive the locking element  115 , such that the locking element  115  prevents the installed plurality of weight inserts  13  from sliding out of the block body  11 . The holding partition  114  is connected adjacent to the base surface  117 . The locking element  115  is selectively engaged to the holding partition  114 , where the locking element  115  is configured to allow a user to selectively remove or install the locking element  115  in order to install or remove the plurality of weight inserts  13  along the holding channel  113  of the plurality of weight holders  112 . The plurality of weight inserts  13  is removably attached to the plurality of weight holders  112  through the locking element  115 . 
     In the preferred embodiment, the block body  11  further comprises a handle channel  119 , as shown in  FIGS.  5 - 7   . The handle channel  119  traverses into the block body  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the handle channel  119  takes the form of a clearance channel that positions the carrying handle  14  within the block body  11  such that the carrying handle  14  is not protruding, facilitating easier storage and handling of the block body  11  and protecting the carrying handle  14  from damage. The carrying handle  14  is connected within the handle channel  119 . 
     In the preferred embodiment, the block body  11  further comprises a plurality of attachment channels  121 , shown in  FIGS.  1 - 7   . The plurality of attachment channels  121  serves as clearance channel implements that positions the plurality of attachment elements  15  within the block body  11  such that the plurality of attachment channels  121  is not protruding along the block body  11 , facilitating easier storage and handling of the block body  11  and protecting the plurality of attachment elements  15  from damage. The plurality of attachment channels  121  is distributed about the block body  11 . The plurality of attachment elements  15  is connected within the plurality of attachment channels  121 . 
     In the preferred embodiment, the multipurpose fitness block  1  further comprises a clock insert  16  and a fastening element  17 . In the preferred embodiment, the clock insert  16  takes the form of an external fitness clock suitable for pacing exercises in a timely manner. In the preferred embodiment, the fastening element  17  takes the form of any suitable fastening element  17  suitable for mounting the clock insert  16  along the block body  11 . In the preferred embodiment, the fastening element  17  takes the form of magnet style fasteners but may take the form of any other suitable fastening element  17 . In the preferred embodiment, the block body  11  further comprises a clock channel  122 . In the preferred embodiment, the clock channel  122  takes the form of a storage channel that facilitates the mounting of the clock insert  16  within the block body  11  such that the clock insert  16  is mounted flush along the block body  11 . The clock channel  122  traverses into the block body  11 . The clock insert  16  is connected within the clock channel  122  through the fastening element  17 . 
     The multipurpose fitness block  1  further comprises a step extension  18 , as shown in  FIGS.  1 - 5   . The step extension  18  comprises a plurality of connection elements  181 . In the preferred embodiment, the step extension  18  takes the form of a height extension accessory configured to extend the multipurpose fitness block  1  in height. In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of connection elements  181  takes the form of any suitable connection element that secures the step extension  18  to the block body  11 . The plurality of connection elements  181  is distributed about the step extension  18 . The plurality of connection elements  181  is enmeshed to the plurality of handling channels  111 , where the plurality of connection elements  181  is configured to secure along the plurality of handling channels  111  such that the step extension  18  is secured along the block body  11  such that the step extension  18  does not shear from the block body  11 , as shown in  FIGS.  1 - 5   . The step extension  18  is connected adjacent to the block body  11 , where the step extension  18  is configured to increase the block body  11  in length. In the preferred embodiment, the step extension  18  further comprises a plurality of extension handles  182 . In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of extension handles  182  takes the form of any suitable grasping implement that allows the user to grasp and handle the step extension  18  with ease. The plurality of extension handles  182  is distributed about the step extension  18 . 
     Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.