Speaker Integrated Weight Bag Exercising Apparatus and Method of Use

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel weight bag exercising apparatus configured to be worn like a backpack while performing an exercise. The bag or backpack features a compartment for removably storing a weighted substance so that an exercising user can perform an intense and effective exercising regime. The compartment is formed by a front panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of side panels. A Bluetooth speaker is disposed on the outer surface of the front panel for playing music wherein the music is received wirelessly from a paired audio device. For wearing the bag like a backpack, a pair of padded and adjustable shoulder straps are provided that can be used by a user to wear the bag during exercising.

Claims

1. A weight backpack for performing exercises by a user comprising: a weight exercise backpack having a housing, a plurality of panels, and a top flap; wherein said plurality of panels having a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel forming a weight compartment for storing a plurality of selectable weights; wherein said rear panel having a top edge attached to said top flap for selectively covering said weight compartment; wherein said top flap having a hook fastener; wherein said front panel having a loop fastener for fastening to said hook fastener; wherein said top flap is waterproof for sealing said weight compartment from weather elements; a waterproof Bluetooth speaker mounted to said front panel configurable for connecting to a source device to play music; and further wherein said waterproof Bluetooth speaker having a plurality of control buttons for controlling at least a volume of said speaker.

2. The weight exercise backpack of claim 1, wherein said rear panel having a pair of shoulder straps connected to said rear panel for wearing said weight exercise backpack on a back of a user.

3. The weight exercise backpack of claim 2, wherein said selectable weights are selected from a group consisting of sandbags, gravel, metal, and rocks.

4. The weight exercise backpack of claim 3, wherein said weight exercise backpack having a shape selected from a group consisting of a rectangle, a square, a heart-shape, a taper, and a triangle.

5. The weight exercise backpack of claim 4, wherein said weight exercise backpack having a material selected from a group consisting of a leather, a canvas, and a nylon.

6. The weight exercise backpack of claim 5, wherein at least one of said plurality of panels having a sealable pouch for storing said source device.

7. The weight exercise backpack of claim 6, wherein said source device is a smartphone.

8. The weight exercise backpack of claim 7, further comprising a chest strap connecting said pair of shoulder straps and having an adjustable loop for adjusting a tension between said shoulder straps.

9. The weight exercise backpack of claim 8, wherein said rear panel having a hook for hanging said weight exercise backpack.

10. The weight exercise backpack of claim 9, wherein said rear panel is a breathable panel.

11. A weight backpack for performing exercises by a user comprising: a weight exercise backpack having a housing, a plurality of panels, and a top flap; wherein said plurality of panels having a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel forming a weight compartment for storing a plurality of selectable weights; wherein said rear panel having a top edge attached to said top flap for selectively covering said weight compartment; wherein said top flap having a hook fastener; wherein said front panel having a loop fastener for fastening to said hook fastener; wherein said top flap is waterproof for sealing said weight compartment from weather elements; a waterproof Bluetooth speaker mounted to said front panel configurable for connecting to a source device to play music; wherein said waterproof Bluetooth speaker having a plurality of control buttons for controlling at least a volume of said speaker; wherein said rear panel having a pair of shoulder straps connected to said rear panel for wearing said weight exercise backpack on a back of a user; wherein said pair of shoulder straps having a connecting strap therebetween for securing said pair of shoulder straps to the user of said weight exercise backpack; wherein said pair of shoulder straps are reinforced having a width of at least 2 inches; and further wherein at least one of said plurality of panels having a sealable pouch for storing said source device.

12. The weight exercise backpack of claim 11, wherein said selectable weights are selected from a group consisting of sandbags, gravel, metal, and rocks.

13. The weight exercise backpack of claim 12, wherein said weight exercise backpack having a shape selected from a group consisting of a rectangle, a square, a heart-shape, a taper, and a triangle.

14. The weight exercise backpack of claim 13, wherein said weight exercise backpack having a material selected from a group consisting of a leather, a canvas, and a nylon.

15. The weight exercise backpack of claim 14, wherein each of said pair of shoulder straps having an adjustable loop for adjusting lengths of said shoulder straps.

16. The weight exercise backpack of claim 15, wherein said rear panel having a hook for hanging said weight exercise backpack.

17. The weight exercise backpack of claim 16, wherein said rear panel is a breathable panel.

18. A method of using a weighted backpack for performing exercises, the method comprising the steps of: providing a weight exercise backpack having a housing, a plurality of panels, and a top flap; wherein said plurality of panels having a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of side panels, and a bottom panel forming a weight compartment for storing a plurality of selectable weights; adding selectable weights to said weight compartment; covering said weight compartment with said top flap wherein said rear panel having a top edge attached to said top flap; fastening said top flap to said front panel; sealing said weight compartment from weather elements wherein said top flap is waterproof; mounting a waterproof Bluetooth speaker to said front panel wherein said Bluetooth speaker configurable for connecting to a source device to play music; wherein said Bluetooth speaker having a plurality of control buttons for controlling at least a volume of said speaker; wherein said rear panel having a pair of shoulder straps connected to said rear panel; wearing said weight exercise backpack on a back and shoulders of a user; wherein said pair of shoulder straps are reinforced having a width of at least 2 inches; and further wherein at least one of said plurality of panels having a sealable pouch for storing said source device.

19. The method of claim 18 further comprising a step of performing a workout of exercises.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein said selectable weights are selected from a group consisting of sandbags, gravel, metal, and rocks.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a weight training backpack of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0020] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the weight exercise backpack of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0021] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view showing wireless connection of the weight backpack of the present invention with a remote wireless device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0022] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a process of using the weight exercise backpack of the present invention by an exercising user in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0023] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a user carrying the backpack for performing an exercise in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0024] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0025] As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for an exercising apparatus that can be used for exercising both indoors and outdoors. There is also a long-felt need in the art for an improved exercising apparatus that can be used for increasing resistance and weight on the upper body of a user for exercises such as running. Additionally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an exercising device that can be handled and used easily by a user. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a workout apparatus that appears similar to a weight bag and that can provide additional resistance for weight training. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a weight bag exercise apparatus that provides an integrated Bluetooth speaker for playing music. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for an exercise apparatus that can selectively accommodate more weight for a heavier workout. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for an exercising equipment device that enables users to listen to music while working out to maintain motivation.

[0026] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, comprises a method of a user exercising and working out with a weight exercise bag. The method comprising the steps of: providing the weight exercise bag, the bag includes a housing having a front panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel, and a pair of side panels forming a compartment for storing weighted substances, a Bluetooth speaker for playing music and a pair of adjustable shoulder straps; pairing the Bluetooth speaker with a remote audio device for wirelessly playing out music; filling the compartment with weighted substance(s) such as sandbags; sealing the compartment by covering a flap of the bag; wearing the bag on shoulders using the adjustable shoulder straps; and, performing exercises while wearing the bag for an intense and effective workout.

[0027] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a weight training backpack of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The weight training backpack or weight bag 100 of the present invention is designed to work like a conventional backpack for performing exercises by a user. The weight bag 100 has a housing 102 including a front panel 104, a rear panel 106, a pair of side panels 108, 110, and a bottom panel 112, the panels forming a weight compartment 114 for storing a plurality of sandbags for providing a desired weight for an exercising user. For covering the compartment 114, a top flap or lid 116 is attached to the top edge 118 of the rear panel 106 and is designed to cover the compartment 114. The top flap 116 has a hook fastener 120 along the trailing edge 122 thereof, which is configured to releasably fasten to the loop fastener 124 positioned along the top edge 126 of the front panel 104. The flap 116 once fastened, substantially seals the compartment 114 and therefore, protects the sandbags positioned inside the compartment 114 from weather elements such as rain.

[0028] For providing music to an exercising user, a waterproof Bluetooth speaker 128 is disposed on the front panel 104, which is configured to connect wirelessly to any source device as illustrated in FIG. 3. The speaker 128 enables a user to play music without requirement of separate headphones or earphones and therefore, provides increased utility of an exercising user. The speaker 128 can include a plurality of control buttons 130 for controlling volume of the speaker 128 as per preferences of the user.

[0029] The compartment 114 is adapted, for example by being hollow or bag-like having an inner cavity therein, to store therein a weighted substance(s) that can impart weight to the weight bag apparatus 100. Although, in one exemplary embodiment, sandbags may be placed in addition to built-in weight inside the compartment 114, but additional weight items can also include gravel, metal, rocks, and more. The backpack or weight bag 100 may come in a variety of shapes including, but not limited to, rectangular, square, heart-shaped, tapered, triangular, and more. The bag 100 may be manufactured from leather, canvas, and nylon, which are durable materials that can hold their shape after repeated uses.

[0030] For providing space to store small personal items such as a smartphone, deodorant, and more, at least one sealed pouch 132 is positioned on one or both side panels of the bag 100 of the present invention. The sealed pouch 132 has an opening 134 for inserting and accessing items and the pouch 132 may be used for accommodating a plurality of items without any threat of falling off onto the ground.

[0031] The top flap 116 can include a logo or any other indicia 136 and may comprise any insignia, badge, emblem, decoration, alphanumeric symbol, or artistic rendition that will adhere, either permanently or removably, to the flap 116. By way of example, and not limitation, the logos of the invention may include embroidered patches, stickers, transfers, paintings, and drawings.

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the weight exercise backpack of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The weight bag 100 has a plurality of straps for enabling a user to use the bag 100 as a backpack during exercising. As illustrated, a pair of reinforced shoulder straps 202, 204 are positioned to wear the bag on the back by a user. The shoulder straps 202, 204 are attached, preferably sewn and reinforced near the top edge 118 of the rear panel 106 of the bag 100 and extend to the bottom panel 112 of the housing 102. Each shoulder strap has an adjustable loop such that the first strap 202 has the loop 206 and the second strap 206 has the loop 208. The loops 206, 208 are used for adjusting lengths of the shoulder straps 202, 204 thereby enabling the backpack 100 to be used by users of different sizes.

[0033] The shoulder straps 202, 204 have a width of at least 2″ for easy and comfortable support and can include additional padding for soft landing on shoulders and reinforced attachments for supporting substantial weight (i.e., greater than 75 lbs.). Further, the rear panel 106 has a hook 210 for hanging the bag 100 on any wall-mounted hook for easy and secure storage. The rear panel 106 is breathable, enabling a user to sweat easily while working out and is waterproof. Further, the shoulder straps 202, 204 include an additional connecting or chest strap 220 extending across the chest of the wearer for securing the shoulder straps 202, 204 and the backpack 100 to the wearer for minimizing unwanted movement during exercise. The connecting strap 220 includes an adjustment buckle 226 for adjusting the length and tension of the connecting strap 220 between the shoulder straps 202, 204.

[0034] FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic view showing wireless connection of the weighted backpack 100 of the present invention with a remote wireless device in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The weight bag 100 of the present invention includes a Bluetooth speaker 128 that has a Bluetooth module 302 for establishing a low energy Bluetooth channel 304 with a remote electronic device 306. The Bluetooth channel 304 enables a user to play music on the remote device 306 and the music is played out of the speaker 128.

[0035] During operation, the Bluetooth speaker 128 receives digital audio wirelessly via the Bluetooth protocol when the speaker 128 is paired with a Bluetooth-enabled digital audio device 306. The speaker 128 accepts digital audio via Bluetooth wireless transmission, converts the audio into analog audio via a built-in converter, and amplifies the analog audio.

[0036] FIG. 4 illustrates a flow diagram depicting a process of using the weight exercise backpack of the present invention by an exercising user in accordance with the disclosed architecture. Initially, the backpack is held by a user for exercising wherein the backpack does not contain any additional weights (Step 402). Then, for storing a weighted substance(s) into the backpack, the top flap of the backpack is unfastened to access the compartment (Step 404). In place of hook and loop fasteners, any other magnetic, mechanical, or electronic fasteners are contemplated in the present invention.

[0037] Then, as per preferences of the user, weighted substance(s), such as sandbags, are stored inside the compartment of the backpack (Step 406). Once, the substance is stored, the flap is fastened to seal the compartment and the backpack is carried on the shoulders by the exercising user (Step 408). Finally, the workout and exercises, both indoor and outdoor, are performed by the user while carrying the backpack. It should be noted that the Bluetooth speaker of the backpack can be paired with a remote device at any step by the user for playing out music to keep motivated while exercising.

[0038] It should be noted that infinite variations of the weight exercise backpack 100 are possible, such as by moving shoulder straps or adding additional internal or external pockets or straps, etc., and consequently would violate the spirit of this invention. The backpack 100 may be used either alone or in combination with other weight training devices and/or conveniences.

[0039] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a user carrying the backpack for performing an exercise in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The backpack 100 is worn on the shoulders 502 by the user 504 using the shoulder straps 202, 204, such that the weight bag 100 is aptly supported on the back of the user 504. Then, the user 504 can perform any exercise or workout such as squats, pushups, deadlifts, and more wherein the bag 100 increases resistance and adds weight onto the user 504 for performing effective exercises.

[0040] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “weight exercise backpack”, “weight training backpack”, “weight bag”, “bag”, “backpack”, and “weight bag apparatus” are interchangeable and refer to the weight training backpack 100 of the present invention.

[0041] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the weight training backpack 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the weight training backpack 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the weight training backpack 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the weight training backpack 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the weight training backpack 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user’s needs and/or preferences.

[0042] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0043] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.