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Comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipmentComprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070287597, Comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM [0001]The present application is a regular Non-Provisional patent application claiming priority to United States Provisional Patent Application, A Comprehensive, Multi-Purpose Exercise Equipment, Ser. No. 60/809,952 filed May 31, 2006 and the entire disclosure of the Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/809,952 is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002]The present invention is directed to a comprehensive, multi-purpose exercise equipment which allows the user to access the Internet via a computer network while exercising, as well as provides the flexibility to select the manner in which the user wants to be entertained from a variety of different audiovisual options. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]Most people find it difficult to balance the competing demands of work and family, while trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition, daily exercise, rest and relaxation. In performing the balancing act, some individuals sacrifice working overtime or family time in order to fit exercise into their schedule. These same individuals are often overcome with guilt for having chosen work or family over exercise. The guilt is further compounded when the exercise routine does not require the user's full concentration or it engages the lower body without fully engaging the mind and/or the upper body. Thus, there exists a need to be able to maximize one's exercise routine by combining exercise with work where the lower body and the larger muscle groups of the body are fully engaged in a cardiovascular workout while the mind and hands are free to perform productive work. [0004]Although the holistic benefits of exercise are unquestionable, many people fail to exercise because they find exercising to be a chore with little or no enjoyment. Gymnasiums ("gyms") do their best to alleviate this problem by providing magazines and television sets as entertainment tools for their clientele while they exercise or wait for available exercise equipment. Generally, the television sets are strategically placed immediately adjacent to, or near the exercise equipment for simultaneous viewing by the maximum number of people. However, in that arrangement there are limitations to the television program choices for each individual. Similarly, there is a restraint on an individual's ability to listen to television programs in any other language other than the language of the majority of viewers. [0005]Gyms also use music to reduce the boredom factor by playing certain genre of music via speakers throughout the gym to stimulate the adrenaline flow while the clients are exercising. For example, popular music choices would include pop, funk, rock, techno, hip-hop and reggae or some other high energy music. However, musical taste and enjoyment is a very personal affair as what motivates one individual may simply annoy another. Thus, there is a limitation as to an individual's choice of music while they are exercising at the gym. In fact, most gyms do not offer their clients a choice in the music selection that is being played throughout the gym, but rather the clients are subjected to the personal choice of the gym's deejay or disc jockey. Thus, there exists a need for individuals to customize their entertainment choices for their own listening and viewing pleasure while exercising at the gym. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0006]An objective of the present invention is to provide a comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment with the ability to access the Internet via a computer network while exercising and engaging in meaningful work or in the alternative, customize his or her entertainment choices during an exercise routine. Another objective of the invention is to provide an affordable customized multi-faceted exercise and entertainment choice for users. [0007]To accomplish the objectives of the invention, the comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment utilizes aerobic means for providing the ability to engage in aerobic exercise in conjunction with an audiovisual component, and an access means. In one embodiment of the present invention, the aerobic means comprises of a recumbent bicycle which may include a horizontal support bar for supporting a wireless mouse. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, the aerobic means comprises of a conventional upright bicycle, versus a recumbent bicycle. In that embodiment of the invention, the mouse may be encompassed as part of the electronic wireless keyboard and as such no additional horizontal support is needed to support the wireless mouse. [0008]The audiovisual component includes speaker(s) coupled to a docking station for a hand held audiovisual system, for example, a personal iPod. During the workout session, the user sits on the comprehensive, multi-purpose exercise equipment to achieve exercise and simultaneously the user may dock his or her iPod to download music or view videos or slideshows while exercising. It is understood by those skilled in art of the invention that other multi-media devices including telephones with broadband and DSL capabilities which allows watching TV on demand may be employed by the invention. In an alternate embodiment, the comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment has one or more speakers attached such that musical selection or videos may be played in stereo. [0009]The access means further comprises of a computer processor, display monitor, keyboard and mouse to wirelessly transmit information via any type of analog and/or digital communication system such that there's connectivity to the Internet. By providing computer access, the user may use the computer in whichever manner he or she chooses, e.g. conduct research; access, read and respond to emails; and if available, the user may engage in remote access to their personal or business computer through a software program. [0010]The computer processor of the invention also monitors the aerobic means to determine user activity as well as it controls the degree of difficulty of the workout by varying the resistance of the pedal mechanism. The display monitor is constantly updated with biofeedback information that is being monitored and processed by the computer processor informing the user of their progress, calories expended, heart rate, and other like biofeedback information. If the user is actively engaged on the Internet, the user may elect to minimize the biofeedback display. In the alternative, the user may explode the biofeedback information to maintain a constant vigil on his or her progress during the workout. In either event, the user may select how he or she would like to view the biofeedback information being displayed on the computer display monitor. [0011]For a further and more fully detailed understanding of the present invention, various objects and advantages thereof, reference is made to the following detailed description and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0012]Further objectives and advantages of the present invention may be derived by referring to the detailed description and claims when considered in connection with the Figures, wherein like reference numbers refer to similar items throughout the Figures. [0013]FIG. 1 is a right side view of the present invention. [0014]FIG. 2 is a top view of the invention, which includes a plurality of entertainment options. [0015]FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the access means used in the invention. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0016]The present invention is now described in more detail by reference to the exemplary drawings in detail wherein like numerals indicate like elements throughout the various views. This is for convenience only and is not intended to limit the application of the present invention. In fact, after reading the following description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement the following invention in alternate embodiments. [0017]FIG. 1 shows the right side view of the comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment 10 in accordance with the invention. The comprehensive, multi-purpose exercise equipment 10 comprises of a support structure 12 for supporting a user while the comprehensive, multi-purpose exercise equipment 10 is in use with a pedal mechanism 15 (not shown). The support structure 12 further comprises of a bicycle seat 14 which may take the form of a saddle seat as shown, bucket seat (not shown) or gel form (not shown) or any other variations on bicycle seats 14 that are presently well known and used in the art. The bicycle seat 14 allows the user to be seated in the recumbent position while the comprehensive, multi-purpose exercise equipment 10 is in use. [0018]As shown in FIG. 1, the bicycle seat 14 is slideably mounted to the support structure 12 by securing means 16 that is used to secure the bicycle seat 14 to the support structure 12, and is otherwise adjustable for varying levels of extension depending on the user's height, weight and comfort level when seated. The securing means 16 is further connected to the support structure 12 via a horizontal rod 18. Once the desired level of extension is obtained, the user can secure the desired position of the bicycle seat 14 with a metal pin 20 (not shown) that fits securely in one of the holes 21, 21', 21'' alongside the horizontal rod 18 locking the bicycle seat 14 in place. Depending on the type of bicycle seat 14 that is being used the present invention however, can employ other types of securing means 16 for the bicycle seat 14 without departing from the scope of the invention. Continue reading about Comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment... Full patent description for Comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Comprehensive multi-purpose exercise equipment patent application. 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