US20170050075A1 - Tio Mat - Google Patents

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US20170050075A1
US20170050075A1 US14/828,444 US201514828444A US2017050075A1 US 20170050075 A1 US20170050075 A1 US 20170050075A1 US 201514828444 A US201514828444 A US 201514828444A US 2017050075 A1 US2017050075 A1 US 2017050075A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4037—Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4039—Specific exercise interfaces contoured to fit to specific body parts, e.g. back, knee or neck support

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  • FIG. 1 shows a side and a side-angle view illustrating a single version of the many possible dimensions, i.e. thickness, width and length of present invention.
  • the present invention deals with yoga mats which are extensively used by those engaged in yoga.
  • the present invention provides a unique, convenient structural arrangement making such mats much more user-friendly and easier to transport than those which have previously existed.
  • Yoga has always been a popular exercise for many generations and is now practiced by millions of people worldwide. Almost every person brings their own yoga mat to class. Today they have to choose between purchasing either a thicker, heavier mat for padding, or lighter thinner mats for foundation work. Carrying two mats is prohibitively cumbersome to the typical yoga practitioner, but there are times during yoga practice when both thick and thin mats have particular benefits that are enhanced, especially in combination.
  • the present invention solves these issues and realizes those benefits by combining both a thick and thin yoga mat, which not only offers the user unique padding alternatives, but also benefits the user in several other areas of yoga practice, such as: facilitating proper physical alignment of limbs and distancing of feet and hands, slip prevention, and improved storage convenience.
  • Applicant's present invention is a yoga mat that has three strips of increased padding, one at each edge of its width and the other spanning its central width, as shown in FIG. 1 . These three areas are the most commonly used spaces on the mat where more padding is needed, i.e., where the wrists, hands, knees, elbows, hips and all other bony parts of the body support increased pressure.
  • the ridges provide users increased comfort, thereby encouraging correct and consistent practice, and provide both visual and tactile cues for proper alignment, a fundamental challenge and goal of yoga practice.
  • the unique placement, structure, and positioning of the present invention also prevent slipping that occurs during many poses, such as downward dog, upward dog, lunges, and especially when the user has been sweating.

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A yoga and exercise mat with different levels of thickness/padding along its width. The mat helps align user, provides foundation, gives user extra padding, and folds and rolls up in several new, unique ways. The raised edges and central strip of this new mat prevent slipping and provide user with guidance on proper alignment and foot and hand placement and distance.

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    CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
  • This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/070,187, filed Aug. 18, 2014, titled “Tiomat,” the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
    • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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  • FIG. 1 shows a side and a side-angle view illustrating a single version of the many possible dimensions, i.e. thickness, width and length of present invention.
    • Technical Field
  • The present invention deals with yoga mats which are extensively used by those engaged in yoga. The present invention provides a unique, convenient structural arrangement making such mats much more user-friendly and easier to transport than those which have previously existed.
    • BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
  • Yoga has always been a popular exercise for many generations and is now practiced by millions of people worldwide. Almost every person brings their own yoga mat to class. Today they have to choose between purchasing either a thicker, heavier mat for padding, or lighter thinner mats for foundation work. Carrying two mats is prohibitively cumbersome to the typical yoga practitioner, but there are times during yoga practice when both thick and thin mats have particular benefits that are enhanced, especially in combination. The present invention solves these issues and realizes those benefits by combining both a thick and thin yoga mat, which not only offers the user unique padding alternatives, but also benefits the user in several other areas of yoga practice, such as: facilitating proper physical alignment of limbs and distancing of feet and hands, slip prevention, and improved storage convenience.
  • It is the objective of the present invention to provide yoga mats which are improved over those currently being employed.
    • SUMMARY OF INVENTION
  • Applicant's present invention is a yoga mat that has three strips of increased padding, one at each edge of its width and the other spanning its central width, as shown in FIG. 1. These three areas are the most commonly used spaces on the mat where more padding is needed, i.e., where the wrists, hands, knees, elbows, hips and all other bony parts of the body support increased pressure. The ridges provide users increased comfort, thereby encouraging correct and consistent practice, and provide both visual and tactile cues for proper alignment, a fundamental challenge and goal of yoga practice. The unique placement, structure, and positioning of the present invention also prevent slipping that occurs during many poses, such as downward dog, upward dog, lunges, and especially when the user has been sweating.

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1. A generally rectangular, one-piece yoga mat comprised of two (2) or more different thicknesses across the width of the yoga mat.
2. The thicker surfaces not only provide extra padding for users, but also assist users in achieving correct alignment and distancing during their practice, by providing helpful visual and tactile cues to keep their hands and feet at correct distances.
3. The mat's raised edges at each end of the mat prevent slipping.
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US6663537B2 (en) * 2001-11-30 2003-12-16 Matstep Ltd., Llp Exercise mat
US6751816B1 (en) * 2003-04-17 2004-06-22 Barbara Wechsler Exercise mat ensemble and method of use
US20060040811A1 (en) * 2004-08-09 2006-02-23 Foster Anthony L Floor exercise mat and pad system
US20060073305A1 (en) * 2004-10-04 2006-04-06 Kole Joann S Yoga mat
US20070275827A1 (en) * 2006-05-25 2007-11-29 Ukarma Corporation (A Nv Corp) Yoga mat
US20080214361A1 (en) * 2007-03-01 2008-09-04 Ellen Oster Mat having padded portion
US20100260963A1 (en) * 2007-10-26 2010-10-14 Pao-Lan Feng Shen Anti-skid exercise mat
US20090239724A1 (en) * 2008-03-21 2009-09-24 White Helene M Exercise mat
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US20110072581A1 (en) * 2009-09-28 2011-03-31 Giovanni Villa Exercise Mat
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USD980355S1 (en) * 2019-11-07 2023-03-07 Jaquish Biomedical Corporation Exercise apparatus
USD978993S1 (en) * 2020-11-19 2023-02-21 Ethan Prochnik Training mat with grooved bars

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