US20150367172A1

US20150367172A1 - U-shaped exercise weight bar

Info

Publication number: US20150367172A1
Application number: US14/307,828
Authority: US
Inventors: Nadine Bernecker Levitt; Krystal Kodi Kitchen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2014-06-18
Filing date: 2014-06-18
Publication date: 2015-12-24

Abstract

An exercise weight bar is disclosed. The exercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end. First and second caps are disposed on first and second ends of the U-shaped member. The U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout. The U-shaped member is also configured for use as a free weight when slidably released from the mountable wall assembly.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of exercise devices, and more particularly, to a U-shaped exercise weight bar for providing an all body workout for users of different body shapes and fitness levels.

BACKGROUND

Conventional weight exercise devices are disadvantageous in that such devices are typically not optimized for providing a user with a complete body workout as only certain muscle or body parts of interest are strengthened, conditioned, and trained. In addition, such conventional weight exercise devices are not specifically designed to maximize proper posture and form of the user during a workout.
It would thus be desirable to have an exercise weight bar for providing an all body workout for users of different body shapes and fitness levels, among other desirable features as described herein, while avoiding the disadvantages of the known exercise devices.

SUMMARY

In a first aspect, there is provided herein an exercise weight bar. The exercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end. A first cap is disposed on the first end and a second cap is disposed on the second end. The U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is of variable weight ranging from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is configured to be slidably released from the mountable wall assembly such that the U-shaped member is used as a free weight.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has a height ranging from about 14 inches to about 15 inches.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has an outside diameter ranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has an outside width ranging from about 10 inches to about 11 inches, as measured from the first side to the second side.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member has a bottom portion configured to be curved.
In certain embodiments, the curved bottom portion has a center radius ranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches.
In certain embodiments, the first cap and the second cap are configured to be domed.
In certain embodiments, the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitness level.
In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member relative to the mountable wall assembly.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is fabricated from metal, steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof.
In a second aspect, there is provided herein an exercise weight bar. The exercise weight bar includes an elongated, U-shaped member in which the U-shaped member is an inflexible, solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, and a variable weight. A first cap is disposed on the first end and a second cap is disposed on the second end. The U-shaped member is configured as a free weight for providing a user with an all body workout.
In certain embodiments, the variable weight of the U-shaped member ranges from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.
In certain embodiments, the U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout.
In certain embodiments, the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitness level.
In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member relative to the mountable wall assembly.
In a third aspect, there is provided herein a mountable wall assembly for use with a U-shaped exercise weight bar. The mountable wall assembly includes a rear base plate having a first hinged closure member and a second hinged closure member affixed to a first end and a second end of the rear base plate in which the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured to slidably receive a first side and a second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar. The first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured to releasably secure the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar when the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are in a closed position. The first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar are configured to be slidably released from the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member when the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are in an open position such that the U-shaped exercise weight bar is removed therefrom and used as a free weight.
In certain embodiments, the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured with a quick release clamp at opposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quick release clamp the U-shaped exercise weight bar is slidably released from the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.
In certain embodiments, whereupon locking of the quick release clamp at opposing sides of the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member the U-shaped exercise weight bar is releasably secured within the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.
In certain embodiments, the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member releasably secure the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar at an adjustable position to suit a user's height and fitness level.
In certain embodiments, the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relative to the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.
In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has an outside width ranging from about 12.5 inches to about 13.5 inches.
In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has a height ranging from about 2.5 inches to about 3.5 inches.
In certain embodiments, the rear base plate has a depth ranging from about ⅛ of an inch to about ¼ of an inch.
Various advantages of this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of U-shaped exercise weight bars each releasably secured within a mountable wall assembly at a fitness studio according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands during an all body workout according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar being used as a free weight by the user during an all body workout according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar being slidably released from the mountable wall assembly according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an adjustable position of the first and second sides of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relative to the first and second hinged closure members according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an alternative adjustable position of the first and second sides of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relative to the first and second hinged closure members according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 15 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar showing exemplary dimensions thereof according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 17 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 18 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 19 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This disclosure is not limited to the particular devices, systems, methodologies or protocols described, as these may vary. The terminology used in this description is for the purpose of describing the particular versions or embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope.
As used in this document, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. All publications mentioned in this document are incorporated by reference. All sizes recited in this document are by way of example only, and the invention is not limited to the U-shaped exercise weight bars having the specific sizes or dimensions recited below. As used herein, the term “comprising” means “including, but not limited to.”
In consideration of the figures, it is to be understood for purposes of clarity certain details of construction and/or operation are not provided in view of such details being conventional and well within the skill of the art upon disclosure of the document described herein.
The present disclosure pertains to a weighted exercise device, namely, a U-shaped exercise weight bar for providing an all body workout for users of different body shapes and fitness levels, among other desirable features as described herein. Specifically, the U-shaped exercise weight bar, when affixed to the wall with a mountable wall assembly, provides at least two different hand positions for balancing, hanging, pulling or pushing motions. When released from the mountable wall assembly, the U-shaped exercise weight bar can also be used as a free weight at two, four, eight, twelve, or sixteen pounds. This combination of bane elements with free weights provides the user with an all body workout as the dimensions are specifically designed to maximize proper posture and form. The heights of the mountable wall assembly are adjustable for different body shapes and fitness levels. The U-shaped exercise weight bar can be used in various exercise programs, including cardio, weights/sculpt, stretch, and yoga.
Further, the U-shaped exercise weight bar is designed to add an extra element of weight in the center of the floor to teach a user's body balance and coordination through core work and isometric holds. This unique circuit type workout is designed to burn calories while sculpting the long, lean muscles of a dancer's body with an emphasis on breathing, control, and centering.
The terms “U-shaped exercise weight bar” and “exercise weight bar” are used interchangeably herein and are intended to have the same meaning with respect to the weighted exercise device of the present disclosure.
Referring now to FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a plurality of U-shaped exercise weight bars 10 each releasably secured within a mountable wall assembly 28 at a fitness studio 14 according to the present disclosure. It should be understood that the plurality of the U-shaped exercise weight bars 10 may be used by a group of users during a fitness class. In some embodiments, the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 may be used in combination with another U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 during the user's all body workout.
In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the exercise weight bar 10 includes an elongated, U-shaped member 12 in which the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side 16, a second side 18, a first end 20, and a second end 22. A first cap 24 is disposed on the first end 20 and a second cap 26 is disposed on the second end 22. The first cap 24 and the second cap 26 may be any suitable configuration or shape. In one embodiment, the first cap 24 and the second cap 26 are configured to be domed. The U-shaped member 12 is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly 28 in which the first side 16 and second side 18 of the U-shaped member 12 are releasably secured within the wall assembly 28 for grasping by a user's hands 30 in maintaining proper form and posture of the user 30 during an all body workout.
In accordance with the present disclosure, the U-shaped member is configured to be of variable weight ranging from 2 pounds to 16 pounds. In one embodiment, the U-shaped member is configured to weigh in the range from 4 pounds to 5 pounds.
In operation of the exercise weight bar, the U-shaped member 12 is configured to be slidably released from the mountable wall assembly 28 such that the U-shaped member 12 is used as a free weight, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 11.
The first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped member 12 are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 at an adjustable position to suit the user's height or fitness level. The adjustable position is configured to be an upward or downward movement of the first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped member 12 relative to the mountable wall assembly 28, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, respectively.
The exercise weight bar 10 can be fabricated from metal, steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof. The exercise weight bar 10 can be optionally created in different colors with or without inspirational and light-hearted humorous quotes.
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure. The U-shaped member 12 has a bottom portion 32 configured to be curved.
FIG. 7 is a front elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure.
FIG. 9 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly 28 according to the present disclosure.
In one embodiment, the exercise weight bar 10 is an elongated, U-shaped member 12 in which the U-shaped member is an inflexible solid tube having a first side 16, a second side 18, a first end 20, a second end 22, and a variable weight. A first cap 24 is disposed on the first end 20 and a second cap 26 is disposed on the second end 22. The first cap 24 and the second cap 26 may be any suitable configuration or shape, such as domed or flat. The U-shaped member 12 is configured as a free weight (FIG. 3) for providing a user 30 with an all body workout. The variable weight of the U-shaped member 12 can range from 2 pounds to 16 pounds. In one embodiment, the U-shaped member 12 is configured to weigh in the range from 4 pounds to 5 pounds. It should be understood that the weight of the U-shaped member 12 can be any suitable weight for providing an all body workout for users of different body shapes and fitness levels and is not limited to the ranges disclosed in the above embodiments.
In accordance with the present disclosure, a mountable wall assembly 28 for use with the exercise weight bar 10 of the above embodiments is disclosed. As shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 12-13, the mountable wall assembly 28 includes a rear base plate 34 having a first hinged closure member 36 and a second hinged closure member 38 affixed to a first end 40 and a second end 42 of the rear base plate 34. The first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are configured to slidably receive the first side 16 and a second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10. The first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are configured to releasably secure the first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 when the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are in a closed position 44. The interiors of the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are preferably fabricated of rubber or any suitable abrasion or scratch-resistant material so as not to scratch the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10.
Referring now to FIG. 11, the first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 are configured to be slidably released from the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 when the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are in an open position 46 such that the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 is removed therefrom and used as a free weight (FIG. 3).
In one embodiment, the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 are configured with a quick release clamp 48 at opposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quick release clamp 48 the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 is slidably released from the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38. It should be understood that the mountable wall assembly 28 can be fabricated to include any suitable hardware and is not limited to the specific hardware disclosed in the above embodiment.
Referring further to FIGS. 12-13, whereupon locking of the quick release clamp 48 at opposing sides of the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38, the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 is releasably secured within the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38. The first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 are releasably secured within the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38 at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitness level. The adjustable position is configured to be an upward (FIG. 12) or downward (FIG. 13) movement of the first side 16 and the second side 18 of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 relative to the first hinged closure member 36 and the second hinged closure member 38.
In one embodiment, the rear base plate 34 of the mountable wall assembly 28 has an outside width ranging from about 12.5 inches to about 13.5 inches, a height ranging from about 2.5 inches to about 3.5 inches, and a depth ranging from about ⅛ of an inch to about ¼ of an inch. It should be understood that the various components of the mountable wall assembly 28, including the rear base plate and first and second hinged closure members 36, 38, can be fabricated to have any suitable dimensions sized to scale for use with the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 disclosed herein and are not limited to the dimensions disclosed in the above embodiment.
The mountable wall assembly 28 can be fabricated from metal, steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof. In accordance with the present disclosure, magnets with inspirational or light-hearted humorous quotes may be optionally attached to the mountable wall assembly for motivating the user during the all body workout.
FIG. 14 is a top plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure.
Referring now to FIG. 15 is a front and rear elevation view of the exercise weight bar 10 showing exemplary dimensions thereof according to the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the U-shaped member 12 has a height H ranging from about 14 inches to about 15 inches, an outside diameter D ranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches, and an outside width W ranging from about 10 inches to about 11 inches. In one embodiment, the curved bottom portion 32 of the U-shaped member 12 has a center radius R ranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches. It should be understood that the U-shaped member 12 can be configured of any suitable size and is not limited to the above dimensions.
FIG. 17 is a right-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a left-side elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar may be optionally embossed with a rubber imprint for providing extra comfort and grip for the user during the all body workout.
FIG. 18 is a front and rear elevation view of the U-shaped exercise weight bar 10 according to the present disclosure.
Several of the features and functions disclosed above may be combined into different devices, systems, or applications, or combinations thereof. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations or improvements therein may be subsequently made by those skilled in the art, each of which is also intended to be encompassed by the following claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An exercise weight bar, comprising:

an elongated, U-shaped member, wherein the U-shaped member is a solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, and a second end;

a first cap disposed on the first end and a second cap disposed on the second end;

wherein the U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout.

2. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member is of variable weight ranging from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.

3. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member is configured to be slidably released from the mountable wall assembly such that the U-shaped member is used as a free weight.

4. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has a height ranging from about 14 inches to about 15 inches.

5. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has an outside diameter ranging from about 2 inches to about 3 inches.

6. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has an outside width ranging from about 10 inches to about 11 inches, as measured from the first side to the second side.

7. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member has a bottom portion configured to be curved.

8. The exercise weight bar of claim 7, wherein the curved bottom portion has a center radius ranging from about 3.5 inches to about 4.5 inches.

9. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the first cap and the second cap are configured to be domed.

10. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitness level.

11. The exercise weight bar of claim 10, wherein the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member relative to the mountable wall assembly.

12. The exercise weight bar of claim 1, wherein the U-shaped member is fabricated from metal, steel, or any suitable alloy material, or combinations thereof.

13. An exercise weight bar, comprising:

an elongated, U-shaped member, wherein the U-shaped member is an inflexible, solid tube having a first side, a second side, a first end, a second end, and a variable weight;

wherein the U-shaped member is configured as a free weight for providing a user with an all body workout.

14. The exercise weight bar of claim 13, wherein the variable weight of the U-shaped member ranges from 2 pounds to 16 pounds.

15. The exercise weight bar of claim 13, wherein the U-shaped member is configured to be used with a mountable wall assembly in which the first side and second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the wall assembly for grasping by a user's hands in maintaining proper form and posture of the user during an all body workout.

16. The exercise weight bar of claim 15, wherein the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member are releasably secured within the mountable wall assembly at an adjustable position to suit the user's height and fitness level.

17. The exercise weight bar of claim 16, wherein the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped member relative to the mountable wall assembly.

18. A mountable wall assembly for use with a U-shaped exercise weight bar, comprising:

a rear base plate having a first hinged closure member and a second hinged closure member affixed to a first end and a second end of the rear base plate, wherein the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured to slidably receive a first side and a second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar;

the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured to releasably secure the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar when the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are in a closed position;

wherein the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar are configured to be slidably released from the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member when the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are in an open position such that the U-shaped exercise weight bar is removed therefrom and used as a free weight.

19. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member are configured with a quick release clamp at opposing sides thereof such that upon release of the quick release clamp the U-shaped exercise weight bar is slidably released from the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.

20. The mountable wall assembly of claim 19, wherein upon locking of the quick release clamp at opposing sides of the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member the U-shaped exercise weight bar is releasably secured within the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.

21. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member releasably secure the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar at an adjustable position to suit a user's height and fitness level.

22. The mountable wall assembly of claim 21, wherein the adjustable position is an upward or downward movement of the first side and the second side of the U-shaped exercise weight bar relative to the first hinged closure member and the second hinged closure member.

23. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein the rear base plate has an outside width ranging from about 12.5 inches to about 13.5 inches.

24. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein the rear base plate has a height ranging from about 2.5 inches to about 3.5 inches.

25. The mountable wall assembly of claim 18, wherein the rear base plate has a depth ranging from about ⅛ of an inch to about ¼ of an inch.