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Body vest gymRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Resilient Force Resistance, And User Supplied Counter Force, Attached To UserBody vest gym description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070015640, Body vest gym. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to portable exercise systems, utilizing resilient resistance bands for exercising multiple muscle groups. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] It has been well documented, studied, and recorded that personal health is a crucial factor in a person's day to day regime and within the category of personal health; exercise has been determined to be a critical component. Unfortunately, in today's modern age the average individual is working a longer work day/week, traveling more frequently whether it be employment related or recreational, and finding they have much less time for sports and/or leisure. It is often the case that time dedicated to the important activity of exercising suffers, or is omitted all together. Many people, whether they are home or on the road, find they are too tired to head off to the gym, or don't have initiative to seek out a work-out facility. Others complain that purchasing a home gym, work-out system, treadmill, exercise bike, etc. is too expensive, would occupy too much space in their home, or such systems are often difficult to store, or too burdensome set up. [0003] Many prior art exercise systems have been developed which attempt to provide a solution to the above problems. One of the most common types is an exercise system utilizing elastic bands or cords to provide the resistance necessary to build and tone various muscle groups. These systems allow the user to exercise at home and provide for light weight portability, eliminating the need for weights and large home gyms. [0004] Two such systems disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,647,827 and 5,813,955 to Gutkowski et al. utilize a belt connected to a harness that the user wears when exercising. A plurality of elastic bands connect the users arms and/or legs to the belt for exercising the muscle groups of the arms and legs during walking/running or stationary exercises. These devises are limited in design, to only work the muscle groups of the arms and legs, and does not provide for increased resistance and quick changeability of the resistance levels as the user strengthens. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,820,533 to Goldman utilizes a walking vest having a plurality of loops attached thereto through which elastic bands are strung through for stretching with the arms, but is also limited to the muscle groups of the arms, and changing resistance bands is time consuming. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 2,097,376 to Marshman teaches of a body harness for exercising, wherein chords or cables are attached to hand grips and/or shoes worn by the user, for exercising the legs and or arms. Unfortunately the bands are not easily interchangeable, and for the user to exercise their legs, the user must be wearing the specially designed shoes. Furthermore, the limited number of exercises that can be performed by this and the above mentioned prior art still leaves a vacancy in the field for a portable, easy to store exercise system worn by and adjusted to each individual user, which provides for simple interchangeability of resistance bands, support for a wide range of full-body exercises, and a plurality of compatible accessories, which can be utilized in strength training, aerobic exercise, and even physical therapeutics applications. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a full body exercise device which is light weight, and easy to put on and take off. [0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a exercise device which provides for the quick exchange of various resistance bands. [0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise vest which allows the user to exercise all major muscle groups of the body. [0010] A further object of the present invention is to provide an exercise vest that is adjustable for all body types. [0011] It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise vest that is easily packed in a users luggage for use while traveling. [0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an exercise system that is compatible with a plurality of exercise accessories, enhancing the work out of the individual user. [0013] Finally it is an object of the present invention to provide an exercise vest system that is simple and economical to manufacture, and can be utilized for both exercise as well as physical therapy applications. [0014] These and other objectives will be more clearly understood from the detailed description and figures contained herein relating to an exercise system comprising an adjustable vest/harness worn by the user, comprising a plurality of straps which encompass the users torso, shoulders and legs. The straps further comprise adjustable clip snaps which allow the user to easily put on and take off the harness, as well as adjust the size of the harness to their personal comfort. Attached to the straps are a plurality of hook loops positioned at various locations on both the front and back for releasably attaching interchangeable resistance bands which are used in conjunction with various accessories such as handles, curling bars or floor plates. [0015] The bands are easily interchangeable whether to replace a worn band, or a desire to increase or decrease the resistance, and releasbly clip onto the hook loops in various locations on the harness that allow the user to exercise all major muscle systems of the body, and are quickly releasable and can be stored with the harness and accessories in minimal space when the work out is finished. [0016] Further areas of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. It should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating the preferred embodiment of the invention, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] The present invention will become more fully understood from the detailed description and the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0018] FIG. 1 is a frontal perspective view of the body harness comprising the present invention as worn by an individual; [0019] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the body harness comprising the present invention as worn by an individual; [0020] FIG. 3A is a partial perspective view of the resistance band and hook interface; Continue reading about Body vest gym... Full patent description for Body vest gym Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Body vest gym patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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