US20180333608A1

US20180333608A1 - Exercise ball system

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Publication number: US20180333608A1
Application number: US15/984,217
Authority: US
Inventors: Tanner Supernault
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-05-19
Filing date: 2018-05-18
Publication date: 2018-11-22
Also published as: CA3005423A1

Abstract

An exercise ball system including an exercise ball assembly having a base including a plurality of handles and a balancing member. The base includes the plurality of handles configured on each side of the base. The plurality of handles includes four handles positioned on opposing sides of the base. The plurality of handles each include a ring configured to receive the plurality of add-on items such as a resistance band, straps, or other exercise items. The exercise ball assembly provides a portable full-body exercise device for attachment of a plurality of add-on items to perform a plethora of exercises.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/509,012 filed May 19, 2017, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise equipment and more specifically relates to a multi-purpose exercise ball device.

2. Description of Related Art

In recent years, many people have realized the importance of exercising to maintain good health. While many traditional exercises may greatly benefit a person, traditional exercises often fail to develop certain muscles or certain groups of muscles. In particular, traditional exercise devices often fail to provide exercise for many of the less prominent muscles. Furthermore, certain traditional exercises fail to significantly enhance balance or other coordination skills. Full body training devices often have a weight system or other type of resistance system that uses a number of cables, pulleys, and benches. However, these full body trainers are often bulky and often have intricate parts that make them expensive to buy, inconvenient to store, and difficult to use. A suitable solution is desired.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,740,008 to Wei-Teh Ho relates to a multipurpose exercising apparatus. The described multipurpose exercising apparatus is constructed to include a plastic flat base frame positionable on a flat surface, the base frame having a plurality of eyes spaced around the periphery thereof, a semispherical shell made from polyurethane and covered on the base frame, the semispherical shell having a plurality of raised portions over the outer surface thereof for imparting a massaging effect to the user using the multipurpose exercising apparatus, and a plurality of elastic pull cords selectively fastened to the eyes of the base frame for pulling by the user.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known exercise equipment art, the present disclosure provides a novel exercise ball system. The general purpose of the present disclosure, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a full-body exercise device in a compact portable manner.
An exercise ball system is disclosed herein. The exercise ball system includes an exercise ball assembly having a base including a plurality of handles and a balancing member. The exercise ball assembly includes the base and the balancing member, the base is configured to support the balancing member thereon. The base includes the plurality of handles configured on each side of the base. The plurality of handles includes four handles positioned on opposing sides of the base. The plurality of handles each include a ring configured to receive the plurality of add-on items. The plurality of add-on items may include resistance band, straps, or other exercise items. The exercise ball assembly is configured to provide a full-body exercise device for attachment of a plurality of add-on items to perform a plethora of exercises.
For purposes of summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention. Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings and detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, an exercise ball system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the exercise ball system during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exercise ball system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the exercise ball system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the exercise ball system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the exercise ball system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to exercise equipment and more particularly to an exercise ball system as used to improve the efficiency of exercise.
Exercise ball system may comprise an exercise ball assembly having a base and a balancing member. The present invention includes a plurality of handles on each side of the exercise ball system for adding on exercise equipment. The base may comprise a plastic body for supporting the balancing member. In a preferred embodiment, the exercise ball system may be 40 inches long and 20 inches wide. On each side of the exercise ball system may be a handle. The handles may be used for working out a user's chest or triceps. The user may also do sit ups on the device and practice stabilizing muscles during standing exercises.
The present invention may include a base comprising plastic and a balancing member including a rubber top. The device may comprise foam. The balancing member may be shaped like a seed or a marquise diamond with handles on all four sides. The handles on the 20-inch side may be parallel to the exercise ball system. The handles on the 40-inch side of the present invention will also be parallel and extend outwardly from each end for chest workouts. The handles may further comprise a ring for add-ons. Additional resistant bands may hook to the rings. Resistant bands may hook to the rings and another end may hook to individual handles and bars with rings on each side for squats. Resistance bands may be measured for weight from 5 pounds and up to offer more resistance for squats, shoulder, chest, arms, and tricep workouts. Leg straps may also be an add-on for inner thigh and quad workouts. The balancing member is configured to stand off the ground approximately 12 inches. The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of the exercise ball system may vary upon manufacturing.
Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-5, various views of an exercise ball system 100. FIG. 1 shows an exercise ball system 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the exercise ball system 100 may include an exercise ball assembly 110 having a base 120 including a plurality of handles 130 and a balancing member 140. The exercise ball assembly 110 includes the base 120 and the balancing member 140, the base 120 is configured to support the balancing member 140 thereon. The base 120 includes the plurality of handles 130 configured on each side of the base 120. The plurality of handles 130 includes four handles positioned on opposing sides of the base 120. The exercise ball assembly 110 is configured to provide a full-body exercise device for attachment of a plurality of add-on items to perform a plethora of exercises.
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the exercise ball system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the exercise ball system 100 may include the exercise ball assembly 110 having the base 120 including the plurality of handles 130 and the balancing member 140 in functional combination to provide a portable, multi-use exercise device. The balancing member 140 is a half-circle dome balance ball which is configured on a first-side 122 of the base 120. The base 120 is rigid and planar and may be laid on a ground surface for performing exercises. The device may be flipped over and used with the balancing member 140 in contact with the ground surface. In a preferred embodiment, the base 120 comprises a length of approximately 40 inches and a width of approximately 20 inches. The base 120 may include a rigid material such as plastic, plastic-like material, wood, bamboo, or other suitable materials.
Referring now to FIG. 3 showing a perspective view of the exercise ball system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the exercise ball system 100 may include the exercise ball assembly 110 having the base 120 including the plurality of handles 130 and the balancing member 140. The plurality of handles 130 each include a ring 132 configured to receive the plurality of add-on items. The plurality of add-on items may include resistance band, straps, or other exercise items. The plurality of handles 130 includes a first pair of the handles 134 and a second pair of the handles 136. The first pair of the plurality of handles 134 include gripping members 135 inset within an aperture. The first pair of the plurality of handles 134 are parallel to and opposing one another and the second pair of the plurality of handles 136 are parallel to one another.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the exercise ball system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the exercise ball system 100 may include the base 120 and the balancing member 140. The balancing member 140 is fixed to the base 120. The balancing member 140 comprises a height of approximately 6-12 inches. The base 120 comprises a greater diameter than the balancing member 140. The base 120 and the balancing member 140 comprise a substantially oval shaped profile. The device may be used for a plurality of exercises providing a user with a full-body workout. The base 120 may include stabilizing legs 124 on a second-side 126 of the base 120.
Referring now to FIG. 5 showing a perspective view of the exercise ball system 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the exercise ball system 100 may include the exercise ball assembly 110 having the base 120 including the plurality of handles 130 and the balancing member 140. The plurality of handles 130 for adding on exercise equipment for accommodating a variety of exercises. The handles 130 may be used for working out a user's chest or triceps. The user may also do sit ups on the device and practice stabilizing muscles during standing exercises.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.

Claims

What is claimed is new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent is set forth in the appended claims:

1. An exercise ball system comprising:

an exercise ball assembly having;

a base including;

a plurality of handles; and

a balancing member;

wherein said exercise ball assembly includes said base and said balancing member, said base is configured to support said balancing member thereon;

wherein said base includes said plurality of handles configured on each side of said base;

wherein said plurality of handles includes four handles positioned on opposing sides of said base; and

wherein said exercise ball assembly is configured to provide a full-body exercise device for attachment of a plurality of add-on items to perform a plethora of exercises.

2. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said balancing member is a half-circle dome balance ball.

3. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said balancing member is configured on a first-side of said base.

4. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base is planar.

5. The exercise ball system of claim 4, wherein said base comprises a length of approximately 40 inches and a width of approximately 20 inches.

6. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base is rigid.

7. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a material selected from the group consisting of plastic, plastic-like material, wood, or bamboo.

8. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of handles each include a ring configured to receive said plurality of add-on items.

9. The exercise ball system of claim 8, wherein said plurality of add-on items includes resistance bands.

10. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of handles includes a first pair of said handles and a second pair of said handles.

11. The exercise ball system of claim 10, wherein said first pair of said plurality of handles include gripping members inset within an aperture.

12. The exercise ball system of claim 10, wherein said first pair of said plurality of handles are parallel to one another.

13. The exercise ball system of claim 10, wherein said second pair of said plurality of handles are parallel to one another.

14. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base includes stabilizing legs on a second-side of said base.

15. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said balancing member is fixed to said base.

16. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said balancing member comprises a height of approximately 6-12 inches.

17. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a greater diameter than said balancing member.

18. The exercise ball system of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a substantially oval shaped profile.

19. The exercise ball system of claim 18, wherein said balancing member comprises a substantially oval shaped profile.

20. An exercise ball system, the exercise ball system comprising:

an exercise ball assembly having;

a base including;

a plurality of handles; and

a balancing member;

wherein said balancing member is fixed to said base;

wherein said base comprises a greater diameter than said balancing member;

wherein said base comprises a substantially oval shaped profile;

wherein said balancing member comprises a substantially oval shaped profile;

wherein said balancing member is a half-circle dome balance ball;

wherein said balancing member is configured on a first-side of said base;

wherein said base includes stabilizing legs on a second-side of said base;

wherein said base is planar;

wherein said base is rigid;

wherein said plurality of handles includes four handles positioned on opposing sides of said base;

wherein said plurality of handles includes a first pair of said handles and a second pair of said handles;

wherein said first pair of said plurality of handles include gripping members inset within an aperture;

wherein said first pair of said plurality of handles are parallel to one another;

wherein said second pair of said plurality of handles are parallel to one another;

wherein said plurality of handles each include a ring configured to receive a plurality of add-on items;

wherein said plurality of add-on items includes resistance bands; and

wherein said exercise ball assembly is configured to provide a full-body exercise device for attachment of said plurality of add-on items to perform a plethora of exercises.