Patent ID: 12246217

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In one embodiment, the invention is intended to provide a multifunctional pushup table configured to include a freestanding frame and a pushup enabling mechanism that is operable at various angles relative to a horizontal plane of the freestanding frame such that sick, elderly and disabled users can independently perform a variety of exercises.

The present invention is configured to provide a home solution for the millions of impaired users who can't use traditional exercise equipment or afford continued treatment. The pushup table offers an enhancement to traditional exercise equipment that allows users who are unable to stand, or walk, to use the same exercise equipment configured for an able body user, and to use such exercise equipment effectively with results. Thus, the pushup table is configured primarily for elderly individuals, as well as those recovering from an injury or stroke. The pushup table provides users a full body workout and allows the user to do push up in six (6) different positions, with effective results from its first use, engaging muscles all over the body giving the user an entire core workout every time.

The pushup table enables the user, while at a perfect plank position, to engage core muscles all over the body at the same time. The present invention harnesses the power of the user's body weight through the innovative structural configuration that features six (6) different hand positions giving the user maximum body sculpting and rehabilitation benefits. For example, the upper grip, like swimming, works the upper back and shoulders; the inside grip targets the triceps and chest; the outer grip works the shoulders biceps and chest; the fourth, and fifth, positions provide a maximum workout the old-fashioned way, A seat is provided for squats.

The pushup table includes a pushup enabling mechanism that includes elastic bands for legs and arms; push up bars on the legs of the device; chest press exercise in seated or standing positions; push up exercise at horizontal, standing, and seated positions; and LCD fitness monitor displays exercise parameters such as total count, time, calories, distance, etc.

In general, the multifunctional pushup table includes a freestanding frame F, a body supporting section, generally indicated by the letter A, pivotally coupled to the freestanding frame, a pushup enabling section, generally indicated by the letter B, connected to the body supporting section, and a foot anchoring section, generally indicated by the letter C, attached to the body supporting section. The pushup enabling section is operable when the body supporting section is at an upright position, intermediate position or horizontal position relative to the freestanding frame.

The freestanding frame F is supported on the ground surface. The body supporting section is substantially planar and pivots to multiple positions. The foot anchoring section is located at the distal end of the body supporting section. The pushup enabling section is located at a proximal end of the body supporting section, opposite the foot anchoring section.

The pushup enabling section includes a central longitudinal axis and a base portion attached to the body supporting section with a cushion portion configured to support the upper torso of a user's body.

With reference to the drawings, a pair of arm rest cushion pads1are secured to frame F each by means of downwardly extending supports2and3. A pair of hand grips4extend outwardly, respectively, from arm rest cushion pads1.

With reference to pushup enabling section B, chest cushion5is interconnected to spaced support bars6and a pair of hand grips7extend outwardly from chest cushion5. In addition, a pair of upper hand grips8, a pair of lower outer hand grips9and a pair of inner hand grips10are interconnected, respectively, to support bars6. Upper hand grips8extend inwardly and outer hand grips9and inner hand grips10extend toward body supporting section A and at right angles to hand grips8. Support bars6are attached at their inner ends to vertical support bar11and extend outwardly therefrom. Each support bar6is rotational about bushing12.

Telescoping tube13allows for lateral adjustability of the pushup enabling section B and foot anchoring section C. Chest press arms14are rotatably interconnected at the lower ends thereof to frame F and adjustable for tension by means of knob15. Pin16is insertable into telescoping tube13for purposes of securing telescoping tube13in place. Shock absorber17provides cushioning for body pad18.

Foot anchoring section C includes ankle and leg supports19as well as back ankle supports20which are appropriately interconnected to frame F. Hand grips21and second position hand grips22are attached to chest press arms14.

Foot support23is interconnected to frame F and seat24is shown in a storage position inFIG.1and is detachable from support bar25which is interconnected to frame F. Seat24is attachable by snap fit to spaced seat supports26which are attached to frame F.

In order to maneuver the apparatus as shown inFIG.1to the position shown inFIG.2, and as best shown inFIG.4, crossbar27is provided which extends over and is interconnected to telescoping tube13. Each end of crossbar27is attached to upwardly extending flange28. The end of eachflange28remote from crossbar27, is rotationally interconnected to journal29. Plate30is attached to angular support bar31and includes multiple apertures32formed therein. Spring-biased pin33is operable for selective engagement with apertures32to fix body pad18in the desired position when body support section A and foot anchoring section C are rotated about journals29.