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- the present invention in some embodiments thereof, relates to human fitness and body building and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a fitness and body building apparatus.
- an exercise bag apparatus comprising: a cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and, an inner sleeve placed within the cover when the exercise bag apparatus is fully assembled comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein.
- the weighty substance includes at least one of particulate matter, liquid, solid matter, and at least one rock.
- the inner sleeve is at least one of air-tight and water-tight.
- the cover is filled with a weighty substance.
- the apparatus further comprises at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
- the at least one user interface is at least one of a handle, a hook or a loop.
- the user interface is a mechanism selected from at least one of a handle, a hook, a trap, a band, a groove, a hole and a loop.
- the cover is constructed of a flexible material.
- the at least one user interface is reversibly attachable to the cover, such that the configuration and/or number of user interfaces is variable.
- the cover is shaped like a cylinder when fully assembled.
- the cover is shaped like a short cylinder, under 8 inches, when fully assembled.
- the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 10 inches to 30 inches in diameter.
- the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 2 inches to 12 inches in height.
- a method of using an exercise bag apparatus comprising: filling at least one of an inner sleeve or a cover, with at least one user interface disposed thereon, with a weighty substance; sealing at least one of the inner sleeve or the cover to prevent escape of the weighty substance; closing a re-sealable opening of the cover to prevent escape of the inner sleeve, if used; and, exercising using the exercise bag apparatus.
- the method further comprises placing the inner sleeve, if the inner sleeve is used, within the cover through the re-sealable opening prior to filling the inner sleeve.
- the method further comprises placing the inner sleeve, if the inner sleeve is used, within the cover through the re-sealable opening after filling the inner sleeve.
- the more than one weighty substance is filled into the at least one of an inner sleeve or a cover in combination so that the space within is more fully utilized.
- the method further comprises attaching the exercise bag apparatus using at least one of a handle, a hook, a trap, a band, a groove, a hole and a loop to another exercise implement comprising at least one of a weight bar, an exercise machine, a rack, a harness, a strap or a handle.
- the exercising comprises using the at least one user interface to use the exercise bag apparatus.
- the exercising comprises gripping the cover to use the exercise bag apparatus.
- an exercise bag apparatus comprising: a flexible cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and, at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
- the exercise bag apparatus further comprises an inner sleeve placed within the cover comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exercise bag apparatus
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exercise bag apparatus
- FIG. 3 is a side, perspective view of an exercise bag apparatus
- FIG. 4 is a top view of an exercise bag apparatus
- FIG. 5 is a bottom view of an exercise bag apparatus
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of using an exercise bag apparatus.
- the present invention in some embodiments thereof, relates to human fitness and body building and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a fitness and body building apparatus.
- a bag-like apparatus which can be filled, emptied and re-filled, as needed and with varying substances, in order to provide a weighted bag apparatus, optionally used for exercise purposes.
- the exercise bag apparatuses described herein can have any combination of user interfaces and/or attachment points, such as handles, hooks, loops, and the like, which can be utilized by a user to interact with the exercise bag apparatus either directly (e.g. by the user grasping the apparatus by hand) or indirectly (e.g. the bag apparatus is attached to something that the user interacts directly with).
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exercise bag apparatus 100 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- the exercise bag apparatus 100 is provided with an inner sleeve 104 which is adapted, for example by being hollow or bag-like having an inner cavity therein, to store therein a weighty substance which can impart weight to the exercise bag apparatus 100 .
- Exemplary substances include, but are not limited to, particulate matter such as sand or gravel, liquids such as water, solid matter like concrete or metal objects, and/or at least one rock.
- more than one weighty substance is stored in the inner sleeve 104 simultaneously, for example sand in combination with gravel so that the space within the inner sleeve 104 is more fully utilized.
- the inner sleeve 104 is constructed of a durable and optionally air-tight and/or water-tight material and is provided with a re-sealable opening, optionally air-tight and/or water-tight, for filling and emptying the at least one substance in the inner sleeve 104 .
- the apparatus 100 does not include an inner sleeve 104 and the at least one weighty substance is filled directly into the cover 104 .
- the inner sleeve 104 and the cover are filled with a weighty substance, which may or may not be the same weighty substance.
- the inner sleeve 104 is disposed within a cover 102 when the exercise bag apparatus 100 is fully assembled. As described elsewhere herein, the exercise bag apparatus 100 becomes a weighted exercise bag apparatus when the inner sleeve 104 is filled with a substance and then the inner sleeve 104 is placed inside the cover 102 through a re-sealable opening 108 . Optionally, the inner sleeve 104 is at least partially filled, possibly entirely filled, after being placed into the cover 102 .
- Cover 102 is configured with at least one user interface 106 or attachment point, such as a handle, a hook or a loop, to help a user of the exercise bag apparatus 100 interact with it.
- the user interface 106 is a mechanism (e.g. strap, hook, band, loop, groove, hole) for attaching the exercise bag apparatus 100 to another exercise implement, for example a weight bar, exercise machine, rack, harness, strap and/or handle.
- the cover 102 is constructed of a flexible, tough and/or durable material which is also not rigid.
- the cover 102 is constructed of a para-aramid material like Kevlar® and/or an aramid material like Nomex®, flexible but strong materials which could be grasped/gripped by a user even without the use of a separate user interface 106 .
- the cover 102 is manufactured to exhibit a pre-determined shape, for example loosely pancake-shaped (i.e. shaped like a fat manhole or a short cylinder), such as shown in FIGS. 2-5 . It should be understood, however, that the cover 102 could exhibit virtually any shape.
- at least one user interface 106 is reversibly attachable (can be repetitively and conveniently attached to and removed from, for example using hook and pile fasteners, clips, snaps, and/or the like) to the cover 102 , such that the configuration and/or number of user interfaces 106 is adjustable/variable.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exercise bag apparatus 200 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is described in conjunction with FIG. 6 , a flowchart 600 of a method of using the exercise bag apparatus 200 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- generalized exercise bag apparatus 100 could also be used according to the method of FIG. 6 .
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is provided with four equally spaced handles 206 a around a vertical surface 210 of the apparatus 200 and two handles 206 b on a top surface 212 of the apparatus 200 .
- handles 206 a , 206 b which are analogous to the user interface 106 element of apparatus 100 shown and described with respect to FIG. 1
- the top surface 212 of the apparatus 200 is provided with a re-sealable opening 208 which is used, in an embodiment of the invention, to place ( 606 ) an inner sleeve (not shown) reversibly filled ( 602 ) and sealed ( 604 ) with at least one weighty substance therein.
- the re-sealable opening 208 is reversibly closed ( 608 ) with at least one of a zipper, a hook and pile fastener, a button, a clasp, a snap, a slider seal, a double zipper seal, a channel seal, a press seal and the like.
- the inner sleeve 104 is filled ( 602 ) before placing it into the cover 102 .
- the inner sleeve 104 is placed ( 606 ) into the cover 102 and then is filled ( 602 ).
- the inner sleeve is partially filled ( 602 ) before and/or after placing ( 606 ) it into the cover 102 .
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is pancake shaped to simulate the conventional shape of a weightlifting weight plate such that exercises which are performable with such a weight plate are performable with the exercise bag apparatus 200 .
- the low-height, wide-based shape provides stability to the apparatus 200 when it is used on a sled or other apparatus that is pulled, pushed, towed or carried by a user.
- the exercise bag apparatuses 100 , 200 described herein could be used with the “Training Sled Apparatus”, offered by Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Inc. and described in U.S. Pat. App. Pub. No.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is approximately 10 inches to 30 inches in diameter.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is 18 inches to 24 inches in diameter.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is approximately 2 inches to 12 inches in height (where the vertical surface 210 is about this height).
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is 4 inches to 8 inches in height.
- the cover 102 and/or the inner sleeve 104 have at least one hole therethrough such that a bar or handle could be placed through the exercise bag apparatus 200 .
- a user of the exercise bag apparatus 200 exercises ( 610 ) with at least one exercise bag apparatus 200 optionally using at least one user interface 206 a , 206 b , by directly grasping/gripping the exercise bag apparatus 200 and/or by picking up the exercise bag apparatus 200 .
- exercises using the exercise bag apparatus 200 include kettlebell swings, snatches, curls, bench presses, overhead presses, squats, deadlifts, throws, and back extensions.
- Other applications of the exercise bag apparatus 200 include the user holding the apparatus 200 while performing body movements like twisting and/or rotating the user's trunk.
- Still further exercises include the farmer's carry (with one, two or more exercise bag apparatuses 200 ) and dragging exercises (e.g.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is used as an anchor point for performing exercise, due to its weight.
- the exercise bag apparatus 200 is used in lieu of weightlifting plates and is attached to something the user holds for performing exercise, like a bar or handle.
- FIG. 5 is a view of the bottom surface 502 of an exercise bag apparatus 200 , in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- the bottom surface 502 is flat, for example to facilitate sliding of the apparatus 200 during exercise.
- at least one user interface 106 could be added to the bottom surface 502 depending on the intended use of the exercise bag apparatus 200 and/or the preferences of a user.
- compositions, method or structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materially alter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition, method or structure.
- a compound or “at least one compound” may include a plurality of compounds, including mixtures thereof.
- range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.
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An exercise bag apparatus, comprising: a cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and, an inner sleeve disposed within the cover, when the exercise bag apparatus is fully assembled, comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein.
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- This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/620,194 filed Jan. 22, 2018, and is a divisional application claiming the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/253,463 filed Jan. 22, 2019, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
- The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to human fitness and body building and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a fitness and body building apparatus.
- According to an aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided an exercise bag apparatus, comprising: a cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and, an inner sleeve placed within the cover when the exercise bag apparatus is fully assembled comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the weighty substance includes at least one of particulate matter, liquid, solid matter, and at least one rock.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the inner sleeve is at least one of air-tight and water-tight.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the cover is filled with a weighty substance.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus further comprises at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one user interface is at least one of a handle, a hook or a loop.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the user interface is a mechanism selected from at least one of a handle, a hook, a trap, a band, a groove, a hole and a loop.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the cover is constructed of a flexible material.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the at least one user interface is reversibly attachable to the cover, such that the configuration and/or number of user interfaces is variable.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the cover is shaped like a cylinder when fully assembled.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the cover is shaped like a short cylinder, under 8 inches, when fully assembled.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 10 inches to 30 inches in diameter.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 2 inches to 12 inches in height.
- According to a further aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided a method of using an exercise bag apparatus, comprising: filling at least one of an inner sleeve or a cover, with at least one user interface disposed thereon, with a weighty substance; sealing at least one of the inner sleeve or the cover to prevent escape of the weighty substance; closing a re-sealable opening of the cover to prevent escape of the inner sleeve, if used; and, exercising using the exercise bag apparatus.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises placing the inner sleeve, if the inner sleeve is used, within the cover through the re-sealable opening prior to filling the inner sleeve.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises placing the inner sleeve, if the inner sleeve is used, within the cover through the re-sealable opening after filling the inner sleeve.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the more than one weighty substance is filled into the at least one of an inner sleeve or a cover in combination so that the space within is more fully utilized.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the method further comprises attaching the exercise bag apparatus using at least one of a handle, a hook, a trap, a band, a groove, a hole and a loop to another exercise implement comprising at least one of a weight bar, an exercise machine, a rack, a harness, a strap or a handle.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the exercising comprises using the at least one user interface to use the exercise bag apparatus.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the exercising comprises gripping the cover to use the exercise bag apparatus.
- According to a further aspect of some embodiments of the present invention there is provided an exercise bag apparatus, comprising: a flexible cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and, at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
- In an embodiment of the invention, the exercise bag apparatus further comprises an inner sleeve placed within the cover comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein
- Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.
- Some embodiments of the invention are herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings and photographic images “collectively, the “drawings”). With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of embodiments of the invention. In this regard, the description taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how embodiments of the invention may be practiced.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exercise bag apparatus; -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an exercise bag apparatus; -
FIG. 3 is a side, perspective view of an exercise bag apparatus; -
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FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a method of using an exercise bag apparatus. - The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to human fitness and body building and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a fitness and body building apparatus.
- Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components and/or methods set forth in the following description and/or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.
- In an aspect of the invention, a bag-like apparatus is provided which can be filled, emptied and re-filled, as needed and with varying substances, in order to provide a weighted bag apparatus, optionally used for exercise purposes. It is conceived that the exercise bag apparatuses described herein can have any combination of user interfaces and/or attachment points, such as handles, hooks, loops, and the like, which can be utilized by a user to interact with the exercise bag apparatus either directly (e.g. by the user grasping the apparatus by hand) or indirectly (e.g. the bag apparatus is attached to something that the user interacts directly with).
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of anexercise bag apparatus 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In some embodiments, theexercise bag apparatus 100 is provided with aninner sleeve 104 which is adapted, for example by being hollow or bag-like having an inner cavity therein, to store therein a weighty substance which can impart weight to the exercise bagapparatus 100. Exemplary substances include, but are not limited to, particulate matter such as sand or gravel, liquids such as water, solid matter like concrete or metal objects, and/or at least one rock. Optionally, more than one weighty substance is stored in theinner sleeve 104 simultaneously, for example sand in combination with gravel so that the space within theinner sleeve 104 is more fully utilized. Theinner sleeve 104 is constructed of a durable and optionally air-tight and/or water-tight material and is provided with a re-sealable opening, optionally air-tight and/or water-tight, for filling and emptying the at least one substance in theinner sleeve 104. Optionally, theapparatus 100 does not include aninner sleeve 104 and the at least one weighty substance is filled directly into thecover 104. Optionally, theinner sleeve 104 and the cover are filled with a weighty substance, which may or may not be the same weighty substance. - In an embodiment of the invention, the
inner sleeve 104 is disposed within acover 102 when theexercise bag apparatus 100 is fully assembled. As described elsewhere herein, theexercise bag apparatus 100 becomes a weighted exercise bag apparatus when theinner sleeve 104 is filled with a substance and then theinner sleeve 104 is placed inside thecover 102 through are-sealable opening 108. Optionally, theinner sleeve 104 is at least partially filled, possibly entirely filled, after being placed into thecover 102.Cover 102 is configured with at least oneuser interface 106 or attachment point, such as a handle, a hook or a loop, to help a user of theexercise bag apparatus 100 interact with it. Optionally, theuser interface 106 is a mechanism (e.g. strap, hook, band, loop, groove, hole) for attaching theexercise bag apparatus 100 to another exercise implement, for example a weight bar, exercise machine, rack, harness, strap and/or handle. In an embodiment of the invention, thecover 102 is constructed of a flexible, tough and/or durable material which is also not rigid. For example, thecover 102 is constructed of a para-aramid material like Kevlar® and/or an aramid material like Nomex®, flexible but strong materials which could be grasped/gripped by a user even without the use of aseparate user interface 106. In an embodiment of the invention, thecover 102 is manufactured to exhibit a pre-determined shape, for example loosely pancake-shaped (i.e. shaped like a fat manhole or a short cylinder), such as shown inFIGS. 2-5 . It should be understood, however, that thecover 102 could exhibit virtually any shape. Optionally, at least oneuser interface 106 is reversibly attachable (can be repetitively and conveniently attached to and removed from, for example using hook and pile fasteners, clips, snaps, and/or the like) to thecover 102, such that the configuration and/or number ofuser interfaces 106 is adjustable/variable. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of anexercise bag apparatus 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. In the interests of brevity, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is described in conjunction withFIG. 6 , aflowchart 600 of a method of using theexercise bag apparatus 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. It should be understood that generalizedexercise bag apparatus 100 could also be used according to the method ofFIG. 6 . In this particular embodiment, it can be seen that theexercise bag apparatus 200 is provided with four equally spacedhandles 206 a around avertical surface 210 of theapparatus 200 and twohandles 206 b on atop surface 212 of theapparatus 200. It should be understood that the number and/or configuration of thesehandles user interface 106 element ofapparatus 100 shown and described with respect toFIG. 1 ) can be varied from one exercise bag apparatus to another and that the particular configuration ofFIG. 2 is by way of example only. Thetop surface 212 of theapparatus 200 is provided with are-sealable opening 208 which is used, in an embodiment of the invention, to place (606) an inner sleeve (not shown) reversibly filled (602) and sealed (604) with at least one weighty substance therein. Optionally, there-sealable opening 208 is reversibly closed (608) with at least one of a zipper, a hook and pile fastener, a button, a clasp, a snap, a slider seal, a double zipper seal, a channel seal, a press seal and the like. In some embodiments, theinner sleeve 104 is filled (602) before placing it into thecover 102. Optionally, theinner sleeve 104 is placed (606) into thecover 102 and then is filled (602). Optionally, the inner sleeve is partially filled (602) before and/or after placing (606) it into thecover 102. - In an embodiment of the invention, the
exercise bag apparatus 200 is pancake shaped to simulate the conventional shape of a weightlifting weight plate such that exercises which are performable with such a weight plate are performable with theexercise bag apparatus 200. In some embodiments, the low-height, wide-based shape provides stability to theapparatus 200 when it is used on a sled or other apparatus that is pulled, pushed, towed or carried by a user. For example, theexercise bag apparatuses multiple apparatuses 200 on top of each other in an efficient and/or stable manner. In some embodiments of the invention, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is approximately 10 inches to 30 inches in diameter. Optionally, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is 18 inches to 24 inches in diameter. In some embodiments of the invention, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is approximately 2 inches to 12 inches in height (where thevertical surface 210 is about this height). Optionally, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is 4 inches to 8 inches in height. Optionally, thecover 102 and/or theinner sleeve 104 have at least one hole therethrough such that a bar or handle could be placed through theexercise bag apparatus 200. - In some embodiments of the invention, a user of the
exercise bag apparatus 200 exercises (610) with at least oneexercise bag apparatus 200 optionally using at least oneuser interface exercise bag apparatus 200 and/or by picking up theexercise bag apparatus 200. Examples of exercises using theexercise bag apparatus 200 include kettlebell swings, snatches, curls, bench presses, overhead presses, squats, deadlifts, throws, and back extensions. Other applications of theexercise bag apparatus 200 include the user holding theapparatus 200 while performing body movements like twisting and/or rotating the user's trunk. Still further exercises include the farmer's carry (with one, two or more exercise bag apparatuses 200) and dragging exercises (e.g. by attaching theexercise bag apparatus 200 to a harness using a tether of some sort or by putting at least oneexercise bag apparatus 200 on a Training Sled Apparatus, such as described above). Optionally, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is used as an anchor point for performing exercise, due to its weight. Optionally, theexercise bag apparatus 200 is used in lieu of weightlifting plates and is attached to something the user holds for performing exercise, like a bar or handle. -
FIG. 5 is a view of thebottom surface 502 of anexercise bag apparatus 200, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. InFIG. 5 , thebottom surface 502 is flat, for example to facilitate sliding of theapparatus 200 during exercise. However, it should be understood that at least oneuser interface 106 could be added to thebottom surface 502 depending on the intended use of theexercise bag apparatus 200 and/or the preferences of a user. - The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “including”, “having” and their conjugates mean “including but not limited to”.
- The term “consisting of” means “including and limited to”.
- The term “consisting essentially of” means that the composition, method or structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materially alter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition, method or structure.
- As used herein, “plurality” means two or more.
- As used herein, the singular form “a”, “an” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the term “a compound” or “at least one compound” may include a plurality of compounds, including mixtures thereof.
- Throughout this application, various embodiments of this invention may be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.
- Whenever a numerical range is indicated herein, it is meant to include any cited numeral (fractional or integral) within the indicated range. The phrases “ranging/ranges between” a first indicate number and a second indicate number and “ranging/ranges from” a first indicate number “to” a second indicate number are used herein interchangeably and are meant to include the first and second indicated numbers and all the fractional and integral numerals therebetween
- It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination or as suitable in any other described embodiment of the invention. Certain features described in the context of various embodiments are not to be considered essential features of those embodiments, unless the embodiment is inoperative without those elements.
- Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.
- All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety by reference into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in this application shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention. To the extent that section headings are used, they should not be construed as necessarily limiting.
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1. An exercise bag apparatus, comprising:
a cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and,
an inner sleeve disposed within the cover, when the exercise bag apparatus is fully assembled, comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein.
2. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weighty substance includes at least one of particulate matter, liquid, solid matter, and at least one rock.
3. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner sleeve is at least one of air-tight and water-tight.
4. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is filled with a weighty substance.
5. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
6. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the at least one user interface is at least one of a handle, a hook or a loop.
7. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the user interface is a mechanism selected from at least one of a handle, a hook, a trap, a band, a groove, a hole and a loop.
8. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is constructed of a flexible material.
9. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user interface is reversibly attachable to the cover, such that the configuration and/or number of user interfaces is variable.
10. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is shaped like a cylinder when fully assembled.
11. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cover is shaped like a short cylinder, under 8 inches in height, when fully assembled.
12. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 1 , where the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 10 inches to 30 inches in diameter.
13. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 10 , where the exercise bag apparatus is approximately 2 inches to 12 inches in height.
14. An exercise bag apparatus, comprising:
a flexible cover comprising a re-sealable opening; and,
at least one user interface disposed on the cover.
15. The exercise bag apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising an inner sleeve disposed within the cover comprising a re-sealable opening and an inner cavity configured for holding a weighty substance therein.
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