EXERCISE ROLLER SYSTEM

BACKGROUND

The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically to rolling exercise equipment or devices. Physicians or trainers can direct or prescribe patient or client to use devices to strengthen and elongate muscles. To function properly, a device that moves along a surface can help a patient achieve desired musculature.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like numerals can describe similar components in different views. Like numerals having different letter suffixes can represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments discussed in the present document.

FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 1B illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 1C illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 1D illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exercise roller system across indicators 3-3 of FIG. 2A.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exercise roller system across indicators 4-4 of FIG. 2A.

FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 6A illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 6B illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 7A illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 7B illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system.

FIG. 11 illustrates a view of an exercise roller system in use.

FIG. 12 illustrates a view of an exercise roller system in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Exercise equipment often can be heavy, dense, and difficult to move. Some equipment can even be difficult or confusing to operate. Exercise equipment can also have certain, limited functions that a user can perform. For example, some pieces of equipment are focused on the movement of specific body parts or areas of the body, such as core, upper body, or lower body. Importantly, while there are pieces of exercise equipment that are portable, not all are multi-functional.

The devices and systems of this application help to provide solutions to these issues by including an exercise roller system that can enable a user to perform a large variety of exercises, while having the convenience of being portable and user-friendly. The exercise roller system can be set for use with only a few steps from the user. The exercise roller system can be manipulated by the user to both strengthen and elongate components of the muscular system.

In one example, the exercise roller system can include a base and an upper portion, attachable to each other. The upper portion and the lower portion can have a disc-like shape. The upper portion can include a handle for a user to grasp while engaging with or operating the exercise roller system. The system can further include a plurality of anchors on the upper portion for attachment of the exercise roller system to other exercise equipment or object, such as a wall, door, or other object to which a hook or cable can be secured. The plurality of anchors can allow for the user to engage in even more exercises that become available to the user. The base can include a plurality of bearings that allow for the exercise roller system to slide across a surface in any direction.

The plurality of bearings included in the base can be housed by respective bores of the base. The plurality of bearings can be securely housed in the bores such that the plurality of bearings is already arranged within the exercise roller system. This saves the user from having to attach the plurality of bearings prior to engaging the embodiment and reduces the possibility of injury due to a failure to attach the plurality of bearings properly to the exercise roller system. Moreover, this also reduces the possibility of small-scale components within the bores wearing out quickly, prompting a user to have to order and change out small parts.

The above discussion is intended to provide an overview of subject matter of the present patent application. It is not intended to provide an exclusive or exhaustive explanation of the invention. The description below is included to provide further information about the present patent application.

FIG. 1A illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system 100. FIG. 1B illustrates an isometric view of the exercise roller system 100. FIG. 1C illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system 100. FIG. 1D illustrates an isometric view of the exercise roller system 100. FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D are discussed together below. The exercise roller system 100 can include a base 102, an upper portion 104, an actuator 106, and bearings 108a-108n (collectively referred to as bearings 108). The base can define bores 110a-110n (collectively referred to as bearings 110). The upper portion 104 can include a support 112, a handle 114, and anchors 116, 118, and 120.

The base 102 can have a geometric shape of a disc, such as a cylinder with a relatively short height. The base can have other shapes in other examples, such as a rectangular prism, hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, or the like. The base 102 can also include a top portion 101 and a bottom portion 103.

The bearings 108a-108n can be contained in the base 102 and can at least partially extend from the bottom portion 103 of the base 102. The bores 110a-110n can be configured to support the bearings 108a-108n, such that the bearings 108 are connected or fixedly coupled to the base 102. The actuator 106 can be connected to the base 102. The configuration of the bores 110a-110n can allow for smooth rotation of the bearings 108a-110n when a user operates the exercise roller system 100.

As mentioned above, the upper portion 104 can include both the support 112 and the handle 114. The handle 114 can be configured to extend upward (or away from) from the support 112. The handle 114 of the exercise roller system 100 can be user-graspable. When force is exerted from a user who is grasping the handle 114, the exercise roller system 100 can move in a direction the force.

The actuator 106 can be connected to the base 102. The bearings 108a-108n can be at least partially extending or protruding from the bottom portion 103 of the base 102. The bearings 108a-108n can allow for the exercise roller system 100 to move or slide across a surface.

The anchor 120 can be connected to the support 112 of the upper portion 104 and the anchors 116 and 118 can connect to the support 112 and the handle 114 of the upper portion 104. The anchors 116, 118, and 120 can each allow for the releasable connection of a fastener to anchors 116, 118, and 120. Fasteners, including but not limited to shackles, hooks, and cables, can be strategically secured to one or more anchors 116, 118, and 120 for the user to perform the desired exercise using the exercise roller system 100. Fasteners can be releasably connected to the exercise roller system 100 to increase the amount of resistance placed on the exercise roller system 100, thereby increasing the difficulty of an exercise for a user. Alternatively, the option of connection of a fastener or plurality of fasteners can allow for the releasable connection of the exercise roller system 100 to a secondary piece of exercise equipment.

As discussed above, an exercise roller system 100 can include a base 102 and an upper portion 104. The base 102 and the upper portion 104 can be configured to releasably connect. More specifically, the support 112 of the upper portion 104 can connect to the top portion 101 of the base 102. When a user releasably connects the base 102 and the upper portion 104, the exercise roller system 100 is ready to be used.

In use of one example, the user can grab the handle 114 and either push or pull the exercise roller system 100 in a desired direction. When the exercise roller system 100 is moved by the user, the bearings 108a-108n can allow for the exercise roller system 100 to slide across a surface and can allow for the user to execute one or more exercise movements. Also, the user can releasably connect fasteners of an exercise band or other resistance device to either one or a plurality of anchors 116, 118 and 120 and to another anchor point. Use of a resistance device with the exercise roller system 100 can help to increase the amount of resistance desired for an exercise movement.

FIG. 2A illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system 200. FIG. 2B illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system 200. FIGS. 2A and 2B are discussed together below. FIG. 2A also shows indicators 3-3 and 4-4. The exercise roller system 200 can be similar to the exercise roller system 100 discussed above; an actuator of the exercise roller system 200 is discussed in detail below.

An exercise roller system 200 can include a base 202, an upper portion 204, an actuator 206, and bearings 208a-208n. The base 202 can define bores 210a-210n. The upper portion 204 can include a support 212 and a handle 214.

The base 202, similarly to and as discussed above, can be configured in a disc shape. The base 202 of an embodiment of the exercise roller system 200 further can be configured to have a top portion 201 and a bottom portion 203. The upper portion 204, similarly to and as discussed above, can include a support 212 and a handle 214. The upper portion 204 can be configured to releasably connect to the base 202 to enable the upper portion 204 to be switched with another component as desired by the user.

The support 212 can attach to the top portion 201 of the base 202. The handle 214 can extend from the support 212 of the upper portion 204. The handle 214 can be user graspable to enable a user to operate the exercise roller system 200.

As mentioned above, the base 202 can include the actuator 206. At least a portion of the actuator 206 can be exposed through the base 202 which can enable a user to disconnect the base 202 from the upper portion 204.

The bearings 208a-208n can at least partially extend from their respective bores 210a-210n of the bottom portion 203 of the base 202. The bearings 208a-208n can allow for the exercise roller system 200 to slide or roll across a surface during user operation.

The exercise roller system 200 can be user operable once the support 212 of the upper portion 204 connects to the top portion 201 of the base 202. Once a user engages the upper portion 204 and applies a force on the exercise roller system 200 in a desired direction, the bearings 208a-208n can allow for the exercise roller system 200 to slide or roll across a surface. The user can then manipulate the exercise roller system 200 to execute a targeted exercise movement or workout.

FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the exercise roller system 200 across indicators 3-3 of FIG. 2A. The exercise roller system 200 of FIG. 3 can be consistent with FIGS. 2A-2B discussed above. FIG. 3 shows additional details of the exercise roller system 200.

For example, FIG. 3 shows that the exercise roller system 200 can include an actuator bore 225 defined at least in part by the base 202. The base 202 can also include a recess 228. The upper portion 204 can include a channel 222, a detent 223, and a protrusion 230. The actuator 206 can include a body 227, a projection 224 and a living hinge 226.

The upper portion 204 can be releasably securable to the top portion 201 of the base 202. As illustrated by FIG. 3, the actuator bore 225 can be a bore or opening or recess of the base 202. The actuator 206 can be at least located at partially within the actuator bore 225 and can be configured to be at least partially exposed through the base 202.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bearings 208a-208n can be secured to the base 102 within respective bores 210a-210n, but can extend at least partially from its respective bore 210a-210n to make contact with a surface.

The support 212, which is included in the upper portion 204, is configured to further include the channel 222, the detent 223, and the protrusion 230. The protrusion 230, as illustrated by FIG. 3, can extend from the bottom of the support 212 and can be insertable into the recess 228 of the base 202. The protrusion 230 can be a projection, extension, or the like, extending from the support 212.

The channel 222 can be defined by the support 212 of the upper portion 204. The channel 222 can be configured to at least partially receive the projection 224 of the actuator 206 to releasably secure the upper portion 204 to the base 202. The projection 224 can be configured to releasably engage the detent 223 of the support 212 when the projection 224 is inserted into the channel 222 to releasably secure the upper portion 204 to the base 202. The living hinge 226 can be a portion of the actuator 206 that connects the body 227 of the actuator 206 to the base 202 of the exercise roller system 200.

To use the exercise roller system 200, the user can attach the upper portion 204 to the base 202. When connecting the upper portion 204 to the base 202, the protrusion 230 can be inserted into the recess 228, which can align the projection 224 with the channel 222. The support 212 can receive the projection 224 at least partially therein and the detent 223 can engage the projection 224 to releasably secure the upper portion 204 to the base 202. An end portion 229 of the recess 228 can optionally be an angled wall that is shaped complementary to an edge portion 231 of the protrusion 230. The end portion 229 and the edge portion 231 can be mateable such that vertical movement of the protrusion 230 out of the recess 228 is limited, helping to prevent accidental separation of the upper portion 204 from the base 202 during use. In such an example, the angled edge portion 231 of the protrusion 230 can be inserted into the recess 228 before the projection 224 is inserted into the channel 222. Similarly, upon disengagement of the base 202 from the upper portion 204, the projection 224 must be disengaged with the detent 223 and moved out of the channel 222 before the edge portion 231 is disengaged from the end portion 229.

The living hinge 226 can allow for slight movement of the body 227 within the actuator bore 225 in order to allow the projection 224 to deflect with respect to the detent 223 to secure the upper portion 204 to the base 202. The body 227 can be operated by a user to cause the body 227 to deflect via the living hinge 226 to move the projection 224 within the channel 222 to release the projection 224 from the detent 223. When that occurs, the upper portion 204 and, specifically, the protrusion 230, can be disconnected from the base 202, and, specifically, the recess 228.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exercise roller system 200 across indicators 4-4 of FIG. 2A. The exercise roller system 200 of FIG. 4 can be consistent with FIGS. 2A-3 discussed above. FIG. 4 shows additional details of the exercise roller system 200.

For example, FIG. 4 more clearly shows how the living hinge 226 is configured to move within the actuator bore 225. The living hinge 226 connects the body 227 to the base 202.

The living hinge 226 can be configured to allow the projection 224 to releasably engage the detent 223. As shown in FIG. 4, the detent 223 and the projection 224 can be shaped complementary to each other such that the detent 223 and the projection 224 can mate or lock when the projection 224 is inserted into the channel 222. When inserted into the channel 222, the projection 224 can engage the detent 223 and deflect away therefrom (radially inward) until respective projections of the detent 223 and the projection 224 clear each other to enter respective recesses of the detent 223 and the projection 224, at which point the projection 224 can deflect radially outward to lock to the detent 223.

Surfaces of the detent 223 and the projection 224 can be curved or radiused to help reduce friction between the detent 223 and the projection 224 during connection of the base 202 to the upper portion 204, helping to reduce wear of the detent 223 and the projection 224 through multiple engagements and disengagements of the projection 224 and the detent 223. FIG. 4 also shows that the actuator bore 225 can be sufficiently large to allow the body 227 to flex or move about the living hinge 226 when locking and unlocking the actuator 206.

When it is desired to disengage the base 202 from the upper portion 204, the body 227 can be moved radially or laterally inward such that the projection 224 disengages from the detent 223, allowing the detent 223 to be moved vertically with respect to the projection 224, and allowing the protrusion 230 to be moved out of the recess 228 to separate the base 202 from the upper portion 204.

Also as best shown in FIG. 4, the actuator bore 225 houses the actuator 206 but allows for at least partial exposure of the actuator 206 through the base 202. The at least partially exposed actuator 206 on the base 202 allows for a user to manipulate the actuator 206, and thus, manipulate the living hinge 226 to disengage the projection 224 from the channel 222 and the detent 223. Simultaneously, the protrusion 230, which inserts into the recess 228 to mate, also disconnects. This effectively releases the upper portion 204 from the base 202. The mechanism of the actuator 206 provides for a user-friendly operative way to attach and detach the exercise roller system 200 components.

FIG. 5 illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system. The exercise roller system 200 of FIG. 5 can be consistent with FIGS. 2A-4 discussed above. FIG. 5 shows additional details of the exercise roller system 200.

For example, FIG. 5 more clearly shows that the base 202 can define the recess 228. The recess 228 allows for releasable insertion of the protrusion 230 of the upper portion 204, as discussed above. The projection 224 can extend at least partially into the recess 228 and can also releasably connect with the upper portion 204. FIG. 5 also shows that the bores 210a-210n can be evenly spaced about radially and circumferentially about the base 202.

FIG. 6A illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system 200. FIG. 6B illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system 200. FIGS. 6A and 6B are discussed together below. FIGS. 6A and 6B show the upper portion 204 separated from the base 202. The upper portion 204 can be consistent with FIGS. 2A-5 discussed above.

FIG. 7A illustrates an isometric view of an upper portion 304 of an exercise roller system. FIG. 7B illustrates an isometric view of the upper portion 304 of the exercise roller system. FIGS. 7A and 7B are discussed together below. The upper portion 304 can be a component of any of the exercise systems discussed above. The upper portion 304 can include a support 312, a channel 322, a detent 323, a protrusion 330, and an edge portion 331. The channel 322 and the detent 323 of the support 312 can be configured to releasably connect to the base 202 of the exercise roller system 200. The upper portion 304 can have a relatively flat surface instead of a handle (such as of the upper portion 204). The upper portion 304 can therefore allow a user to engage in different types of exercises that do not require the user to grasp a handle. Any of the features of the upper portion 304 can be combined with any of the components of the exercise systems discussed above or below.

FIG. 8 illustrates an isometric view of a portion of an exercise roller system 200. FIG. 8 shows additional details of the exercise roller system 200. The exercise roller system 200 can include a base 202 and an actuator 206. The base 202, which includes a top portion 201 and a bottom portion 203, can define bores 210a-210n and a recess 228. The actuator can define a projection 224. The exercise roller system 200 of FIG. 8 can be consistent with FIGS. 2A-6 discussed above.

The base 202, as discussed above, can include the top portion 201 and the bottom portion 203. As discussed above, the actuator bore 225 contains the body 227 of the actuator 206, but allows for at least partial exposure of the actuator 206 through the base 202. FIG. 8 more clearly shows the actuator 206 can have different contours. Alternate configurations of contours of the actuator 206 can attract different customer types. The projection 224 is the component of the actuator 206 that releasably engages with the channel 222 and the detent 223 of the upper portion 204, also as previously discussed herein. The recess 228 allows for releasable insertion of the protrusion 230 of the upper portion 204, as discussed above. The projection 224 can extend at least partially into the recess 228 and can also releasably connect with the upper portion 204.

The bores 210a-210n, as shown by FIG. 8, can be defined on the top portion 201 of the base 202 and extend within the base 202. FIG. 8 also shows that the bores 210a-210n can be evenly spaced about radially and circumferentially about the base 202.

FIG. 9 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an exercise roller system 900. The exercise roller system 900 of FIG. 9 can be similar to the exercise roller systems discussed above; the exercise roller system 900 can include a release mechanism that pivots outward; any of the exercise roller systems discussed above or below can include the features of the exercise roller system 900.

For example, FIG. 9 more shows how a living hinge 926 is configured to allow an actuator 906 to move within an actuator bore 225. The living hinge 926 can connect a body 927 to a base 902. The living hinge 926 can be configured to allow a projection 924 to releasably engage a detent 923 of a support 912. The detent 923 and the projection 924 can be shaped complementary to each other such that the detent 923 and the projection 924 can mate or interlock or lock when the projection 924 is inserted into the channel 922. When inserted into the channel 922, the projection 924 can engage the detent 924 and deflect away therefrom (radially outward or left) until respective projections of the detent 923 and the projection 924 clear each other to enter respective recesses of the detent 923 and the projection 924, at which point the projection 924 can deflect radially inward (or right) to lock to the detent 923.

Surfaces of the detent 923 and the projection 924 can be curved or radiused to help reduce friction between the detent 923 and the projection 924 during connection of the base 902 to the upper portion 904, which can help reduce wear of the detent 923 and the projection 924 through multiple engagements and disengagements of the projection 924 and the detent 923.

When it is desired to disengage the base 902 from an upper portion 904, the body 927 can be moved radially or laterally outward, such as by moving a tab 933 that is connected to the body 927. The tab 933 can be moved downward such that the body 927 pivots or rotates about the living hinge 926, causing the projection 924 to move radially outward or left to disengage the detent 923, allowing the detent 923 to be moved vertically with respect to the projection 924, and allowing a protrusion 930 to be moved out of a recess 928 to separate the base 902 from the upper portion 904.

Also, the actuator bore 925 houses the actuator 906 but allows for at least partial exposure of the actuator 906 through the base 902. The at least partially exposed actuator 906 on the base 902 allows for a user to manipulate the actuator 906, and thus, manipulate the living hinge 926 to disengage the projection 924 from the channel 922 and the detent 9223. Simultaneously, the protrusion 930, which inserts into the recess 928 to mate, also disconnects. This effectively releases the upper portion 904 from the base 902. The mechanism of the actuator 906 provides for a user-friendly operative way to attach and detach the exercise roller system 900 components.

FIG. 10 illustrates an isometric view of an exercise roller system 1000. The exercise roller system 1000 of FIG. 10 can be similar to the exercise roller systems discussed above; any of the exercise roller systems discussed above or below can include the features of the exercise roller system 1000.

The exercise roller system 1000 can include a base 1002 and an upper portion 1004, and the upper portion can include a support 1012, which can be similar to similar components of exercise roller systems discussed above. Furthermore, the support 1012 can include an anchor ramp 1034 and a support ramp 1036, which can be wedges, blocks, or the like configured to engage a foot, shoe, or other item. The support ramp 1036 can additionally include a recess 1038. The anchor ramp 1034 can include an anchor 1020.

The support 1012 can operate similarly to the other anchors previously discussed herein, such that it can be detachable from the base 1002. The ramps 1034 and 1036 can allow for a user to engage in different exercises. For example, a user can place a ball (or other portion) of one foot onto the foot ramp 1036 and with the user's toes touching the support 1012. A fastener can releasably connect to the anchor 1020 on the anchor ramp 1034, allowing resistance to be applied (e.g., through a band or cable system) while performing any given exercise.

The recess 1038 of the foot ramp 1036 can form an area to receive a heel or toe of the user. When a user places their toe or heel into the recess 1038, the user can have a releasable grip on the exercise roller system 1000. This can allow for engagement of different muscles during an exercise. A user can also place their foot on the exercise roller system 1000 so that a lateral side of the user's foot is touching the interior side of the foot ramp 1036 and a medial side of the user's foot is touching the interior side of the anchor ramp 1034. Again, this provides for alternative use of the exercise roller system 1000.

FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 illustrate examples of user foot placement in varying positions described above on the exercise roller system 1000. The exercise roller system 1000 of FIGS. 11 and 12 can be similar to the exercise roller system 1000 discussed above in FIG. 10. FIGS. 11 and 12 are discussed together below.

Both of FIGS. 11 and 12 illustrate how feet can be positioned differently in the exercise roller system 1000. For example, FIG. 11 illustrates the foot placement discussed above in FIG. 10, where the a ball or toes of a foot 50 can be on the foot ramp 1036 and the user's toes can be touching the support 1012. Further, the user's heel would not be touching anything as the heel would be pointed up into the air.

Another example of varied foot placement is best illustrated by FIG. 12, where a lateral side of a foot 52 can be touching the interior side of the foot ramp 1036 and the medial side of the user's foot can be touching the interior side of the anchor ramp 1034. This particular foot placement can also be reversed so the user's foot is facing the opposite direction, but the user's foot can be in contact with both ramps. More specifically, the lateral part of the user's foot can, alternatively, be touching the interior part of the anchor ramp 1034 and the medial part of the user's foot can be touching the interior part of the foot ramp 1036. Both examples demonstrate that a fastener 54 (e.g., a carabiner connected to a cable 56) can be releasably connected to the anchor 1020 of the anchor ramp 1034 to engage the exercise roller system 1000 in the desired direction and activity.

NOTES AND EXAMPLES

The following, non-limiting examples, detail certain aspects of the present subject matter to solve the challenges and provide the benefits discussed herein, among others.

Example 1 is an exercise roller system comprising: a base including a top portion and a bottom portion, the base defining a plurality of bores extending at least partially into the bottom portion; a plurality of bearings connected to the base and extending at least partially out of respective ones of the plurality of bores; an upper portion engageable with the top portion of the base; and an actuator connected to the base, the actuator engageable with the upper portion to secure the upper portion to the base, and the actuator operable to release the upper portion from the base.

In Example 2, the subject matter of Example 1 optionally includes wherein the upper portion includes a support and a handle extending from the support, wherein the handle is user graspable to operate the base to roll the plurality of bearings along a surface.

In Example 3, the subject matter of Example 2 optionally includes wherein the upper portion includes an anchor connected to the handle, the anchor configured to releasably connect the exercise roller system to a secondary fastener.

In Example 4, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 2-3 optionally include wherein the upper portion includes an anchor connected to the support, the anchor configured to releasably connect the exercise roller system to a secondary fastener.

In Example 5, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 3-4 optionally include wherein the upper portion includes a plurality of anchors connected to the handle.

In Example 6, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 2-5 optionally include wherein the upper portion includes a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion includes a channel, an edge portion, and a detent.

In Example 7, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-6 optionally include wherein the top portion of the base includes a recess configured to at least partially house the actuator.

In Example 8, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 6-7 optionally include wherein the actuator includes a projection, and wherein the channel defined in the upper portion is configured to receive the projection at least partially therein to releasably secure the upper portion to the base.

In Example 9, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 7-8 optionally include wherein the actuator is connected to the base by a living hinge.

In Example 10, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-9 optionally include wherein the plurality of bores includes five bores and wherein the plurality of bearings includes five bearings.

In Example 11, the subject matter of Example 10 optionally includes wherein the plurality of bores and the respective plurality of bearings are evenly spaced radially and circumferentially about the base.

In Example 12, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 1-11 optionally include wherein the base includes an actuator bore extending through a laterally outer surface of the base, the actuator located at least partially within the actuator bore to expose at least a portion of the actuator through the base.

Example 13 is an exercise roller system comprising: a base including a top portion and a bottom portion, the base defining a plurality of bores extending at least partially into the bottom portion; a plurality of bearings connected to the base and extending at least partially out of respective ones of the plurality of bores; an upper portion including: a support engageable with the top portion of the base; a handle connected to the support; and a plurality of anchors configured to secure the exercise roller system to a secondary fastener; and an actuator connected to the base, the actuator engageable with the upper portion to secure the upper portion to the base, and the actuator operable to release the upper portion from the base.

In Example 14, the subject matter of Example 13 optionally includes wherein the actuator includes a projection, and wherein the upper portion defines a channel configured to receive the projection at least partially therein to releasably secure the upper portion to the base.

In Example 15, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13-14 optionally include wherein the plurality of anchors are configured to extend from the handle.

In Example 16, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13-15 optionally include wherein the plurality of anchors are configured to extend from the support.

In Example 17, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13-16 optionally include wherein the plurality of anchors releasably connect the exercise roller system to a secondary fastener.

In Example 18, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13-17 optionally include wherein the actuator is connected to the base by a living hinge.

In Example 19, the subject matter of any one or more of Examples 13-18 optionally include wherein the plurality of bores and the respective plurality of bearings are evenly spaced radially and circumferentially about the base.

Example 20 is an exercise roller system comprising: a base including a top portion and a bottom portion, the base defining a plurality of bores extending at least partially into the bottom portion; a plurality of bearings connected to the base and extending at least partially out of respective ones of the plurality of bores; an upper portion including a support, the support configured with a channel engageable with the top portion of the base; and an actuator connected to the base, the actuator including a projection engageable with the upper portion to secure the upper portion to the base, and the actuator operable to release the upper portion from the base.

The above detailed description includes references to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of the detailed description. The drawings show, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced. These embodiments are also referred to herein as “examples.” Such examples can include elements in addition to those shown or described. However, the present inventors also contemplate examples in which only those elements shown or described are provided. Moreover, the present inventors also contemplate examples using any combination or permutation of those elements shown or described (or one or more aspects thereof), either with respect to a particular example (or one or more aspects thereof), or with respect to other examples (or one or more aspects thereof) shown or described herein.

In the event of inconsistent usages between this document and any documents so incorporated by reference, the usage in this document controls. In this document, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim.

In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one, independent of any other instances or usages of “at least one” or “one or more.” In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, such that “A or B” includes “A but not B,” “B but not A,” and “A and B,” unless otherwise indicated. In this document, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Also, in the following claims, the terms “including” and “comprising” are open-ended, that is, a system, device, article, composition, formulation, or process that includes elements in addition to those listed after such a term in a claim are still deemed to fall within the scope of that claim. Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects.

The above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more aspects thereof) can be used in combination with each other. Other embodiments can be used, such as by one of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. § 1.72 (b), to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Also, in the above Detailed Description, various features can be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should not be interpreted apps intending that an unclaimed disclosed feature is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter can lie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description as examples or embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that such embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

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