VERSATILE EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH ADJUSTABLE VOLUME TO WEIGHT RATIO

Abstract

Versatile exercise apparatus is portable and provides adjustable volume to weight ratio for multi-purpose weight, cardio, sport-specific, and martial arts training. Versatile exercise apparatus provides a user with the ability to adjust volume to weight ratio using a waterproof fillable cavity. The different markings on the transparent viewing window of the apparatus allow a user to vary the difficulty level of workouts by changing the corresponding weight of either water or sand added to the apparatus. Versatility is provided by the apparatus either being used as a backpack or a hand-held free weight, or a punching bag.

Claims

1. A versatile exercise apparatus comprising: a) a waterproof fillable cavity comprising a rear portion, a front portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, and a top portion comprising an opening; wherein said opening of said top portion further comprises a watertight mechanism configured to open and close said waterproof fillable cavity; and wherein said opening of said top portion further comprises an upper end and a lower end; b) a pair of shoulder straps secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; c) a plurality of vertical hand straps secured to said second side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; d) a plurality of horizontal hand straps secured to said front portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; e) a waist strap secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; f) a waist securing mechanism secured to said waist strap; g) a transparent viewing window secured to said first side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; h) a plurality of D-rings secured to said top portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; i) a plurality of top clips secured at said lower and said upper end of said opening; wherein, said plurality of top clips attach to said plurality of D-rings to secure said top portion; and j) a suspension strap removably attached to said plurality of D-rings; wherein, said suspension strap further comprises: i) a ring; ii) a plurality of hooks; iii) a fastening device; iv) a plurality of short straps, wherein one end of said plurality of short straps are attached to said ring and another end of said plurality of short straps are attached to said plurality of hooks; and v) a long strap, wherein on end of said long strap is attached to said ring and another end of said long strap is attached to said fastening device.

2. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a gripping material on said plurality of vertical hand straps and said plurality of horizontal hand straps to allow for said versatile exercise apparatus to be lifted by using either said plurality of vertical hand straps or said plurality of horizontal hand straps.

3. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the weight of said versatile exercise apparatus is adjusted by adding or removing a liquid or a solid particulate from said waterproof fillable cavity through said opening.

4. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pair of shoulder straps and said waist securing mechanism are configured to allow a user to wear said versatile exercise apparatus as a weighted backpack.

5. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said transparent viewing window further comprises a plurality of indicator marks which correspond to the volume of said liquid or the volume of said solid particulate in said waterproof fillable cavity.

6. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said suspension strap is configured to suspend said versatile exercise apparatus from an object by: i) connecting said plurality of hooks to said plurality of D-rings; ii) looping said long strap around said object; and iii) connecting said fastening device to said ring.

7. A versatile exercise apparatus comprising: a) a waterproof fillable cavity comprising a rear portion, a front portion, a bottom portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, and a top portion comprising an opening; wherein said opening of said top portion further comprises a watertight mechanism configured to open and close said waterproof fillable cavity; b) a pair of shoulder straps secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; c) a plurality of vertical hand straps secured to said second side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; d) a plurality of horizontal hand straps secured to said front portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; e) a waist strap secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; f) a waist securing mechanism secured to said waist strap; g) a transparent viewing window secured to said first side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; h) a plurality of D-rings secured to said top portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; i) a plurality of top clips secured near said watertight mechanism and said opening; and j) a suspension strap fixed to said plurality of D-rings; wherein, said suspension strap further comprises: i) a ring; ii) a fastening device; iii) a plurality of hooks; iv) a plurality of short straps, wherein one end of said plurality of short straps are attached to said ring and another end of said plurality of short straps are attached to said plurality of hooks; and v) a long strap, wherein on end of said long strap is attached to said ring and another end of said long strap is attached to said fastening device.

8. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 7, further comprising a gripping material on said plurality of vertical hand straps and said plurality of horizontal hand straps to allow for said versatile exercise apparatus to be lifted by using either said plurality of vertical hand straps or said plurality of horizontal hand straps.

9. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 7, wherein said pair of shoulder straps and said waist securing mechanism are configured to allow a user to wear said versatile exercise apparatus as a weighted backpack.

10. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 7, wherein said the versatile exercise apparatus is adjusted by adding or removing a liquid or a solid particulate from said waterproof fillable cavity through said opening.

11. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 7, wherein said transparent viewing window further comprises a plurality of indicator marks which correspond to the volume of said liquid the volume of said solid particulate volume in said waterproof fillable cavity.

12. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 7, wherein said suspension strap is configured to suspend said versatile exercise apparatus from an object by: i) looping said long strap around said object; and ii) connecting said fastening device to said ring.

13. A versatile exercise apparatus comprising: a) a waterproof fillable cavity comprising a rear portion, a front portion, a bottom portion, a top portion comprising an opening, a first side portion, and a second side portion; b) a watertight mechanism at said opening of said top portion of said waterproof fillable cavity, further comprising a roll top, an opposed coupling structure, and a plurality of top clips; c) a pair of shoulder straps secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; d) a plurality of vertical hand straps secured to said second side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity, wherein a gripping material is secured to said plurality of vertical hand straps; e) a plurality of horizontal hand straps secured to said front portion of said waterproof fillable cavity, wherein a gripping material is secured to said plurality of horizontal hand straps; f) a waist securing mechanism secured to said rear portion of said waterproof fillable cavity; and g) a transparent viewing window secured to said first side portion of said waterproof fillable cavity, further comprising a plurality of indicator marks.

14. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein the weight of said versatile exercise apparatus is adjusted by adding or removing a liquid or a solid particulate from said waterproof fillable cavity through said opening.

15. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said transparent viewing window further comprises a plurality of indicator marks which correspond to the volume of said liquid or said solid particulate in said waterproof fillable cavity.

16. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said suspension strap is configured to suspend said versatile exercise apparatus from an object by: i) looping said long strap around said object; and ii) connecting said fastening device to said ring.

16. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said plurality of vertical hand straps and said plurality of horizontal hand straps are configured to allow a user to lift said versatile exercise apparatus.

17. The versatile exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said pair of shoulder straps and said waist securing mechanism are configured to allow a user to wear said versatile exercise apparatus as a weighted backpack.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0032] Embodiments of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a versatile exercise apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a versatile exercise apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a versatile exercise apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates a rear perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a versatile exercise apparatus in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 5 illustrates a front perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a suspension strap in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the application and uses of the disclosure. As used herein, the word exemplary means serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Thus, any embodiment described herein as exemplary is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary, or the following detailed description.

[0039] In this description, reference is made to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated with like reference numerals throughout. As used in the description herein and throughout, the meaning of a, an, and said includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of in includes into and on unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0040] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term versatile exercise apparatus is intended to include versatile exercise apparatus with adjustable volume to weight ratio. Therefore, the terms versatile exercise apparatus, and versatile exercise apparatus with adjustable volume to weight ratio, may be used interchangeably.

[0041] Exemplary embodiments of a versatile exercise apparatus with adjustable volume to weight ratio 100 are schematically depicted in FIGS. 1-4. In reference to FIGS. 1-4, a user may adjust the weight of the versatile exercise apparatus 100 by varying the volume of water or sand filled into opening 11 of waterproof fillable cavity 13.

[0042] As illustrated in FIG. 1, versatile exercise apparatus 100 comprises waterproof fillable cavity 13, opening 11, watertight mechanism 10, transparent viewing window 19, plurality of indicator marks 12, pair of shoulder straps 14, waist strap 15, waist securing mechanism 18, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16, top clips 20, and plurality of D-rings 22. In one embodiment, opening 11 further comprises upper end 11a and lower end 11b. In an embodiment, plurality of top clips 20 are located at upper end 11a and lower end 11b of opening 11, so a user can hook to plurality of D-rings 22 to provide an additional seal against the contents of waterproof fillable cavity 13. In an embodiment, pair of shoulder straps 14 and waist strap 15 are positioned to allow a user to carry versatile exercise apparatus 100 on his/her back. In one embodiment, waist securing mechanism 18 is configured to hold versatile exercise apparatus 100 on the user's back, even during vigorous exercises.

[0043] In one exemplary embodiment, waterproof fillable cavity 13 further comprises a transparent viewing window 19 further comprising a plurality of indicator marks 12 to show the corresponding volume and weight of versatile exercise apparatus 100 either filled with liquid or a solid particulate. In another exemplary embodiment, a user adjusts the weight of versatile exercise apparatus 100 by adding or removing a liquid such as water or solid particulates from waterproof fillable cavity 13. In on embodiment, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16 and plurality of vertical hand straps 17 also allow a user to lift versatile exercise apparatus 100 as a hand-held free weight when exercising. In another embodiment, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16 allows a user to grip waterproof fillable cavity 13 at different places so the user can perform a variety of different workouts.

[0044] In an alternative embodiment, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16 and plurality of vertical hand straps 17 further comprise a gripping material on their surfaces to allow a user to have a better grasp of versatile exercise apparatus 100 as a hand-held free weight when exercising. The gripping material allows a user to firmly grasp heavier weights, but further prevents a user from doing exercises that require the versatile exercise apparatus 100 to shift in the user's hands. One such exercise that is impaired is a power clean, which requires a user to shift the weight of the versatile exercise apparatus 100 from one side of the user's hands to another.

[0045] In another exemplary embodiment, waterproof fillable cavity 13 comprises a rear portion, a front portion, a bottom portion, a top portion, and an opening 11 at the top portion, and a first side portion and a second side portion opposite the first side portion. In one embodiment, the first side portion further comprises transparent viewing window 19 and the second side portion further comprises plurality of vertical hand straps 17. In an embodiment, waterproof fillable cavity 13 comprises an enclosed bottom portion and opening 11 on the opposite top portion of waterproof fillable cavity 13. In one embodiment, opening 11 is closed and opened by watertight mechanism 10 (not shown).

[0046] In one exemplary embodiment, transparent viewing window 19 on the first side portion of waterproof fillable cavity 13 further comprises a plurality of indicator marks 12, corresponding to the liquid volume at a certain weight inside of the versatile exercise apparatus 100 and/or to the solid volume at a certain weight inside of the versatile exercise apparatus 100. In one embodiment, plurality of indicator marks 12 allows a user to accurately adjust the volume to weight ratio of versatile exercise apparatus 100.

[0047] In FIG. 2, versatile exercise apparatus 100 comprises waterproof fillable cavity 13, opening 11, watertight mechanism 10, pair of shoulder straps 14, waist strap 15, waist securing mechanism 18, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16, plurality of vertical straps 17, plurality of top clips 20, and plurality of D-rings 22. In one exemplary embodiment, plurality of vertical straps 17 span the entire length of waterproof fillable cavity 13, so a user can perform a variety of exercises that require different hand positions.

[0048] In an alternative embodiment, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16 and plurality of vertical hand straps 17 further have a gripping material on their surfaces to allow a user to have a better grasp of versatile exercise apparatus 100 as a hand-held free weight when exercising. The gripping material allows a user to firmly grasp heavier weights, but prevents a user from doing exercises that require the versatile exercise apparatus 100 to shift in the users hands. One such exercise that will be impaired is a power clean, which requires the user to shift the weight of the versatile exercise apparatus 100 from one side of their hands to another.

[0049] As shown in FIG. 3, versatile exercise apparatus 100 comprises waterproof fillable cavity 13 with the opening 11 (see FIGS. 1-2) rolled down with watertight mechanism 10 (see FIGS. 1-2) closed, transparent viewing window 19, plurality of indicator marks 12, pair of shoulder straps 14, waist strap 15, waist securing mechanism 18, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16, plurality of D-rings 22, suspension strap 21, fastening device 23, ring 24, plurality of hooks 25, plurality of short straps 26, and long strap 27. In one embodiment, plurality of vertical straps 17 span the entire length of waterproof fillable cavity 13, so the user can perform a variety of exercises that require different hand positions. Plurality of hooks 25 attach to plurality of D-rings 22, to allow the user to hang versatile exercise apparatus 100 by throwing long strap 27 over an object and hooking fastening device 23 to ring 24.

[0050] In FIG. 4, versatile exercise apparatus 100 comprises waterproof fillable cavity 13 with opening 11 (see FIGS. 1-2) rolled down and the watertight mechanism (see FIGS. 1-2) closed, pair of shoulder straps 14, waist strap 15, waist securing mechanism 18, plurality of horizontal hand straps 16, plurality of vertical straps 17, plurality of D-rings 22, suspension strap 21, fastening device 23, ring 24, plurality of hooks 25, plurality of short straps 26, and long strap 27.

[0051] FIG. 5 is an exemplary embodiment illustrating suspension strap 21 with fastening device 23, ring 24, plurality of hooks 25, plurality of short straps 26, and long strap 27.

[0052] In an alternative embodiment, waterproof fillable cavity 13 comprises opening 11 securely sealed by watertight mechanism 10 (see FIGS. 1-2). Watertight mechanism 10 at opening 11 of waterproof fillable cavity 13 comprises an opposed coupling structure, a roll top, and a clip (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment, the opposed coupling structure further comprises a first horizontal panel, a second horizontal panel, and a sliding fastener. In another exemplary embodiment, the first horizontal panel and the second horizontal panel further comprise complementary projections, wherein the projections on the first horizontal panel complement the projections on the second horizontal panel. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the projections of the first horizontal panel are capable of coupling with the projections of said second horizontal panel to securely seal opening 11 (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment, the roll top of watertight mechanism 10 of opening 11 extends past the first horizontal panel, the second horizontal panel, and the sliding fastener of the opposed coupling structure (not shown).

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the first horizontal panel and the second horizontal panel further comprise a first end and a second end, respectively. In one embodiment, the sliding fastener attaches over the top of the first horizontal panel and the second horizontal panel to form the opposed coupling structure, wherein the projections of the first horizontal panel and the projections of the second horizontal panel act as counterparts to seal watertight mechanism 10 of opening 11 by a user moving the sliding fastener in the direction of the second end of the first horizontal panel and the second end of the second horizontal panel to force the complementary projections of the first horizontal panel and the second horizontal panel to securely connect with one another (not shown). In a further exemplary embodiment, a user moving the sliding fastener in the opposite direction towards the first end of the first horizontal panel and the first end of the second horizontal panel unseals watertight mechanism 10 of opening 11 (not shown).

[0054] In an exemplary embodiment, once the first horizontal panel and the second horizontal panel are securely sealed together by the sliding fastener, watertight mechanism 10 of versatile exercise apparatus 100 completely closes opening 11 when a user rolls the roll top tightly down and then secures the roll top of watertight mechanism 10 in place by the clip. In an embodiment, water or sand may be removed from waterproof fillable cavity 13 when a user is finished exercising by unclipping the clip, unrolling the roll top, and moving the sliding fastener towards the first end of the first horizontal panel and the first end of the second horizontal panel of watertight mechanism 10 to unseal opening 11 (not shown).

[0055] Thus, specific embodiments of a versatile exercise apparatus and methods to employ such an apparatus have been disclosed. It should be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms comprises and comprising should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced.