Abstract:
The Unibody Fitness System allows an individual to receive the highly desirable low impact resistance of working out in a pool without actually being in water. With the Unibody Fitness System, the user can perform a complete workout regiment to build muscles without the use of weights or water as the system uses fluid to create resistance during cardiovascular workout, aerobics, walking, jogging or doing menial tasks. By attaching the Unibody Fitness System device to the body&#39;s joints and flex points, such as the elbow and knee, resistance is produce for the muscles in that region of the body every time the user bends or extends the arm or leg which the device is worn.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application is related to the provisional application Ser. No. 61/849,490 filed Jan. 28, 2013 entitled “Unibody Fitness System” 
     
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0002]    This disclosure relates generally to the technical field of body mechanics in performing athletic activities, such as aerobics, weightlifting, walking, running, riding, and fitness training, and in one example embodiment, to an exercise system for performing physical training and technique for working thereof. More specifically it relates to an attachable resistance system for strength training and a technique of working thereof. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0003]    It has been known for years that strength training builds muscles. Strength training is defined as placing a reasonable amount of resistance on the muscles for a short period of time to cause the muscles to work harder and gain strength, therefore, building the muscles. The most common form of strength training is weightlifting or weight-bearing training. Conventionally weightlifting involves use of weights and other heavy objects to create the resistance needed to build the muscles. However, the conventional apparatus and techniques of strength training do not work well for the desired need. 
         [0004]    Various problems may occur, during the course of building muscles using weights, if somebody fails to carry or lift the weights properly including physical injury. Each year thousands of people suffer injuries from weightlifting. There are a number of reasons due to which weight-bearing training may cause injuries. The most common reason for weightlifting injuries is improper use of the weights. Before commencing a weight bearing workout, one should know the proper technique to avoid injuries. Placing too much or misplacing weight will induce inappropriate force on the muscles and bones which may result in substantial pain, discomfort, strains, ruptures or even dislocations. 
         [0005]    In light of the foregoing discussion, there is a need for an exercise system for strengthening human muscles that eliminates the aforesaid problems and has low weight, easy operability, requires least training, and requires least space for working, and while still achieving the desired need. 
       SUMMARY OF INVENTION 
       [0006]    An object of the present invention is to provide a wearable muscle strengthening exercise system to build muscles without any use of weights, while achieving a cardiovascular workout at same time. The system could be worn by an individual during aerobics, walking, running, cycling, jogging, or doing menial tasks. 
         [0007]    The system has components including, but not limited to, an upper shaft, a lower shaft, a hinge, a pivot, a resistance system, telescopic cups, a stabilizer bar, silicone oil, a circular cavity container, adjustable straps, a center component, adjustable resistance knobs, resistance control plates. Present invention is aimed to provide an exercise system (and a technique of working thereof) that is suitable for easy installation. 
         [0008]    Another object of the present invention is to provide the exercise system that has an upper shaft, a lower shaft attached by center component, in between both the shafts. The shafts are positioned to hinge upon the center component, the upper shaft at the top end of the center component and the lower shaft at the bottom center component. The center component is a device which produces resistance to the hinged upper and lower shaft upon moving either shaft. The resistance is produced by means of fluid being compressed inside the center component. The amount of resistance may be adjusted by controlling the clearance with which the fluid inside the center component travels. 
         [0009]    Another object of present invention is to provide an attachable exercise system. The system is attached to arm or leg of a human body. For instance, the exercise system can be attached to the arm by strapping the upper shaft to bicep region and the lower shaft to the forearm region of the arm. Upon attaching, the center component would rest in the elbow region of the arm. Upon bending the arm with the said invention affixed, the center component would produce resistance to the upper and lower shaft, thus producing resistance to the arm. This allows the user of said invention to receive the benefits of lifting weights without having to hold weights in their hands or attaching it to their limbs. 
         [0010]    Another object of present invention is to provide an easy to use wearable weight training system. The system comprising of an upper shaft, a lower shaft, a resistance controller, and a center component such that the upper shaft and the lower shaft are hinged upon the center component. The center component produces resistance to the hinged upper shaft and the lower shaft when either of the upper shaft or lower shaft is moved or applied resistance. Also, the amount of applied resistance can be adjusted by using the adjustable resistance knobs. 
         [0011]    Another object of present invention is to provide a portable exercise system. 
         [0012]    Another object of present invention is to provide a wearable exercise system. 
         [0013]    Another objective of present invention is to reduce space require to exercise human body. 
         [0014]    Yet another objective of present invention is to reduce weight associated with an exercise system. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0015]      FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary muscle exercise system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0016]      FIG. 2  illustrates a wearable muscle exercise system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0017]      FIG. 3  illustrates a side view of the wearable muscle exercise system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
           [0018]      FIG. 4  illustrates center component of the wearable muscle exercise system in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0019]    The present invention is now described with reference to the drawings. While explaining various aspects and features of the invention, like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements and\or structures. Like reference numerals shows the usage of like element in various embodiments of the inventions. The figures, drawings and block diagrams used to explain various embodiments of the present invention are for explanatory purpose and are not limiting of the present invention. 
         [0020]      FIG. 1  illustrates an exemplary muscle exercise system diagram, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Muscle exercise system  100  comprises an upper shaft  101 , a lower shaft  102 , and a center component  103 . Upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102  are placed to hinge upon center component  103  such that upper shaft  101  is positioned at top end of center component  103  and lower shaft  102  is positioned at bottom end of center component  103 . Within scope of the present invention, upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102 , are made using one or more of, but not limited to, resilient material, tension cables, plastic, and rubber like material that is designed with a large range of elasticity etc. Upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102  are attached pivotally to center component  103 . Center component  103  is a device which produces resistance to hinged upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102  in event when any of the two, upper shaft  101  or lower shaft  102  is moved. Both upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102  can be moved simultaneously. Any movement of upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102  results in production of resistance to applying force i.e. exercise device  100  is an elongated device that bends upon application of prepositional amount of force. 
         [0021]    In another embodiment of the present invention, wherein muscle exercise system  100  is a wearable system and is worn by strapping upper shaft  101  to upper part of an arm of a human body and lower shaft  102  to lower part of the arm of the human body. Upon movement of upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102 , center component  103  would rest in the joint region of the upper arm and the lower arm of the human body, and upon bending or upon stretching, the center component would produce resistance to upper shaft  101  and lower shaft  102 , thus producing resistance on the human body region where muscle exercise system  100  was worn. 
         [0022]    An advantage of muscle exercise system  100  is that a user of muscle exercise system  100  is able to generate resistance as exercising weights without bearing a heavy load. Therefore, impact and excessive stress placed on the human body with traditional exercising weights can be completely done away with. Reduction in load bearing stress on the human body and increase in mobility by use of portable muscle exercise system  100  gives the user a greater range of motion, therefore, greatly reducing chances for injuries. Objectively, muscle exercise device  100  provides resistance to build and tone muscle mass while performing aerobics, running, bike riding, and performing cardiovascular exercises, etc. 
         [0023]      FIG. 2  illustrates an exemplary representation of wearable muscle exercise system  200 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. As per a preferred embodiment of the present invention, exercise system  200  comprises a lower arm shaft  201 , an upper arm shaft  202 , and a center component  203 . Center component  203  is a device which produces resistance to hinged upper shaft  201  and lower shaft  202  when either upper shaft  201  or the lower shaft  202  is moved. Wearable muscle exercise system  200  is worn by a user or exerciser by strapping upper shaft  201  to bicep region and lower shaft  202  to forearm region of an arm. Upon attaching wearable muscle exercise system  200 , center component  203  would rest in elbow region of the arm. Upon bending the arm, center component  203  produces resistance to the upper and lower shafts, thus producing resistance to the arm movement and thereby strengthening muscles. As an advantage, wearable muscle exercise system  200 , allows the user to receive benefits of lifting weights without having to hold weights in their hands or attaching it to their limbs. 
         [0024]      FIG. 3  illustrates an exemplary side view representation of wearable muscle exercise system  300 , in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Wearable muscle exercise system  300  comprises of telescopic cups  301   a,    301   b,    304   a,  and  304   b,  adjustable straps  303   a,    303   b,    305   a,  and  305   b,  hinge support  309  and  310 , and stabilizer bar  308 . The telescopic cups  301   a,    301   b  are used to cup the upper arm and telescopic cups  304   a  and  304   b  are used to cup the lower arm of the user of the wearable muscle exercise system  300 . The telescopic cups are made up of, but not limited to, hard plastic material, elastic material, and metal etc. Adjustable straps  303   a  and  303   b  are used to adjust or tighten telescopic cups  301   a  and  301   b  to the upper arm and adjustable straps  305   a  and  305   b  are used to adjust or tighten telescopic cups  304   a  and  304   b  to the lower arm of wearable muscle exercise system  300 . Adjustable straps  303   a,    303   b,    305   a,  and  305   b  are made of, but not limited to, durable nylon like materials having limited elasticity. The adjustable straps are attached to the telescopic cups which are positioned at top and bottom portion of the stabilizer bar  308  of the wearable muscle exercise system  300 . Further, hinge support  309  and  310  are used to provide connection and support to telescopic cups  301   a  and  301   b  at top end of the stabilizer bar  308  and telescopic cups  304   a  and  304   b  at bottom end of the stabilizer bar  308 . The top end of stabilizer bar  308  is hinged with telescopic cups  301   a  and  301   b  to fix the upper portion of the body and the bottom end of stabilizer bar  308  is hinged with telescopic cups  304   a  and  304   b  to fix the lower portion of the body. 
         [0025]    In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, stabilizer bar  308  is a center component which enables movement of first portion and second portion of wearable muscle exercise system  300  wherein the first portion comprises of telescopic cups  301   a  and  301   b,  adjustable straps  303   a  and  303   b,  and hinge support  309  and the second portion comprises of telescopic cups  304   a  and  304   b,  adjustable straps  305   a  and  305   b  and hinge support  310 . The wearable muscle exercise system  300  with the telescopic cups can be worn by the user on an arm, leg, waist, or shoulder to achieve desired outcome during various exercises such as, weightlifting, walking, running, cycling, riding, and fitness training, and other muscular workout. 
         [0026]      FIG. 4  illustrates an exemplary representation of the center component of the wearable muscle exercise system, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In wearable muscle exercise system  300 , center component  400  comprises of adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b,  a resistance control indicator plate  402  with resistance levels indicated, spiral tipped circular plates  403   a  and  403   b,  ridged circular plates  404   a  and  404   b,  circular cavity plates  405   a  and  405   b  for containing fluid, a upper shaft  406   a  with interlocking teeth, a lower shaft  406   b  with interlocking teeth, and a back closing pocket  407 . 
         [0027]    Adjustable knobs  410   a  and  401   b  are tightened on resistance control indicator plate  402  using spiral tips of spiral tipped circular plates  403   a  and  403   b  and ridged circular plates  404   a  and  404   b.  Ridged circular plates  404   a  and  404   b  are fitted in circular cavity plates  405   a  and  405   b  and operationally connected with upper shaft  406   a  interlocking teeth and lower shaft  406   b  with interlocking teeth with support of back closing pocket  407 . Back closing pocket  407  provides surface support to the interlocking shafts, upper shaft  406   a  and lower shaft  406   b.    
         [0028]    Adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b  are used for setting various resistance levels on resistance control plate  402  for producing higher resistance or lower resistance as needed by the exerciser or the user of the wearable muscle exercise device  300 . In one embodiment, the various resistance levels on resistance control plate  402  are exemplary represented in the form of numbers i.e. 1, 2, 3 10. In another embodiment, the various resistance levels on resistance control plate  402  are marked as Low L, Medium M, and High H. Adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b  are axially rotated over resistance control plate  402  to set targeted level of resistance. Adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b  are used to provide the desired amount of resistance needed by the exerciser by rotating adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b,  which is responsible to produce the amount of resistance requisite in lower shaft  404   a  and upper shaft  404   b.    
         [0029]    Adjustable knobs  401   a  and  401   b  are connected to the spiral tip of circular plates  403   a  and  403   b  for compressing the fluid present in circular cavity plates  405   a  and  405   b  through ridged circular plates  404   a  and  404   b.  The circular plates with ridges  404   a  and  404   b  are used to control the compression and clearance level at which the fluid travels in circular cavity plate  405   a  and  405   b.  The circular plates and ridges can be of any shape and size. Circular cavity plates  405   a  and  405   b  contains the fluid. The fluid used in circular cavity plates  405   a  and  405   b  is silicone oil, or any kind of lubricant used mostly in exercise systems for producing resistance. Upper shaft  406   a  and lower shaft  406   b  with interlocking tooth moves when the exerciser or the user bends or stretches the wearable muscle exercise system  300  during exercise. The shape and size of the shafts and the interlocking teeth shown in the  FIG. 4  form part of an embodiment of the present invention and should not be considered as limitation on scope of the present invention. 
         [0030]    The above presents a description of the best mode contemplated for carrying out the individual muscle exercise system, and of the manner and process of making and using it, in such full, clear, concise, and exact terms as to enable any person skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use this muscle exercise system. This muscle exercise system is, however, susceptible to modifications and alternate constructions from that discussed above that are fully equivalent. Consequently, this muscle exercise system is not limited to the particular embodiments disclosed. On the contrary, this muscle exercise system covers all modifications and alternate constructions coming within the spirit and scope of the muscle exercise system as generally expressed by the following claims, which particularly point out and distinctly claim the subject matter of the muscle exercise system. 
         [0031]    Thus, a wearable muscle exercise system has been described. It would be evident to person skilled in the art that various modification and changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the described embodiments and the drawings are to be considered only as illustrative and not restrictive.