Patent Application
20070259764
The various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, which will become more apparent as the description proceeds, are described in the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
In reference to the drawings, similar reference characters denote similar elements throughout all the drawings. The following is a list of the reference characters and associated element:
10 detachable device
20 base
22 proximal end
23 distal end
24 second retaining means
30 vertical bar
32 bottom end
34 top end
36 accessory holding means
38 detachable stem
40 arm
50 top base member
52 first retaining means
60 exercise equipment
90 motorized vehicle
91 bumper
95 tow hitch
96 pin hole
97 retaining pin
The drawings show, for purposes of further illustration and understanding, that the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention include a detachable device for retaining exercise equipment, the device indicated generally by the reference number 10.
In the exemplary embodiments illustrated in
The base 20 is substantially parallel to the ground and in a preferred embodiment is a bar directed away from the motorized vehicle. The base has a proximal end 22 which is substantially retained by the tow hitch 95. A pin hole 96 may accept, for example, a retaining pin 97 by which the device is held in position once inserted into the tow hitch.
A distal end 23 of the base may be attached to a second retaining means 24. The second retaining means may be used to attach to a portion of a piece of exercise equipment retained by the detachable device 10. The second retaining means may be, for example, a carabineer, a hook, chain, and the like.
In a preferred embodiment, the base is about 20 inches or less in length.
In the exemplary embodiment illustrated in
The detachable stem is advantageous for individuals who may wish to conduct particular physical activities with the exercise equipment connected to the mobile device, but want more space to move without contacting his foot, shin, and/or knee with the actual mobile device. That is, if an individual is kicking at a makiwara board, the individual may prefer not having to kick around or step around the base or detachable stem. Thus, the individual may remove the detachable stem and have more space to conduct the desired physical activity.
In a preferred embodiment, the detachable stem is about 16 inches or less.
Between the distal and proximal end of the base a vertical bar 30 is attached. The vertical bar is preferably substantially perpendicular to the base 20. A bottom end 32 of the vertical bar may be connected to the base by wielding, adhesive, one or more screws, one or more pins, one or more spring-loaded pins, hole in peg design, or a combination thereof.
In an exemplary embodiment, the vertical bar may be telescoping, i.e., the length of the vertical bar may be adjusted to various heights.
In various exemplary embodiments, the vertical bar may have one or more accessory holding means 36. The one or more accessory holding means may allow for placement and temporary fastening of exercise equipment 60, such as, for example, makiwara boards and/or focus pads/targets. The one or more accessory holding means allows for more stable placement of exercise equipment and accessories that an individual would like positioned in various heights in a more stationary position that would not sway or substantially move upon contact by the individual.
The one or more accessory holding means may be spaced at predetermined regular intervals between the bottom end and a top end 34 of the vertical bar. In an exemplary embodiment shown in
The top end 34 of the vertical bar is attached to an arm 40; the arm preferably extending in a direction away from the motorized vehicle. The arm may be at an angle of about 90 degrees relative to the vertical bar to about 179 degrees relative to the vertical bar. In a preferred embodiment, the arm is at an angle of about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees relative to the vertical bar. The arm and the vertical bar may be connected by wielding, adhesive, one or more screws, one or more pins, one or more spring-loaded pins, hole in peg design, or a combination thereof.
In a preferred embodiment, the arm is about 25 inches or less in length.
It is preferred that a top base member 50 be connected to the arm at the end of the arm furthest from the vertical base. The arm and the base may be connected by wielding, adhesive, screws, pins, hole in peg design, or a combination thereof. The top base member is preferably substantially parallel to the base. The top base member is connected to a first retaining means 52, which may be, for example, a carabineer, a hook, chain, and the like.
In a preferred embodiment, the base measures about 5 inches or less by about 2 inches or less.
In a preferred embodiment, the base, the vertical bar, and the arm are comprised of a substantially hollow square steel tube.
Exercise equipment 60 may be retained by one or both of the first retaining means and the second retaining means. For example, a punching bag may be held by one or both of the first retaining means and the second retaining means.
An individual may then connect the detachable device to the tow hitch of, for example, car or truck, and drive to a local park or other desired location. Upon parking the car or truck, the individual may attached one or more various pieces of exercise equipment to one or both of the first retaining means and second retaining means. The height of the vertical bar may be adjusted to the individual's needs. Examples of pieces of exercise equipment may include punching bags, focus pads, makiwara boards, speed bags, double-end speed bags, pull-up bars, dip bars, pulley resistance system for weight training, and the like. When the individual has completed the desired physical activity associated with the detachable device, the exercise equipment and detachable device may be removed from the tow hitch and stored away.
While this invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments outlined above, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the preferred embodiments of the invention as set forth above are intended to be illustrative, not limiting. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
The present invention claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/746,312 as filed May 3, 2006.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60746312 | May 2006 | US |
