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Portable exercise systemRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Resilient Force ResistancePortable exercise system description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070037678, Portable exercise system. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application is a non-provisional application of provisional application Ser. No. 60/701,650 filed Jul. 21, 2005. This application is also a continuation-in-part of design application Serial No. 29/253,033 filed Jan. 30, 2006. Priority of the above-listed applications is claimed. The descriptive material and drawings in the above provisional and design applications is hereby incorporated herein in their entirety by reference. BACKGROUND [0002] This disclosure relates generally to exercise systems. More particularly, this disclosure relates to an exercise system capable of easy assembly and breakdown for purposes of portability and storage. [0003] Because physical fitness is becoming a growing concern, many people are finding ways to keep healthy by implementing a convenient exercise regiment. Many forms of exercise equipment have been designed to assist a user in conducting an effective workout. Unfortunately, most devices that allow for a wide range of workout techniques are quite large and cumbersome, such that a user is forced to devote an inordinate amount of space, which is particularly inconvenient for home use by an average person. Attempts to remedy this problem have turned out some equipment with smaller designs, but these designs currently on the market generally have limited abilities which only allow a user to focus on a narrow area of the body while working out. Further, smaller designs are still inconvenient for a user that wants to transport the equipment to multiple locations. [0004] Accordingly, the need remains for an exercise system that will allow for a wide range of exercises while being compact enough for users with limited space. The exercise system should preferably be portable and easily stored. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE [0005] The present disclosure provides for a portable, readily storable, exercise system. The system includes a workout station which comprises a rigid backing member having a top surface, a bottom surface, and opposed ends. The workout station also has a plurality of handle sections configured to be attached at the opposed ends of the rigid backing member. Each handle section has at least one gripping portion. Further, the workout station includes a cushion configured to be attached to the top surface of the rigid backing member and is disposed between the handle sections. [0006] The present disclosure can provide for an alternative portable exercise system. This system comprises a workout station having a rigid backing member, handle segments configured to be attached to the rigid backing member, and a cushion configured to be placed on a top surface of the rigid backing member. The system can include a free weight bar, and a plurality of resistance bands having opposing ends, with at least one end of the resistance bands configured to attach to the workout station. [0007] The present disclosure further provides for a method for use and storage of a portable exercise system. The method includes the steps of: providing a carrier which houses an exercise system comprising a workout station including a rigid backing member, handle sections, and a cushion; transporting the carrier to an exercise area; assembling one or more parts included in the exercise system; performing one or more exercises; disassembling the exercise system into a reduced size that is readily portable; placing the exercise system in the carrier; and transporting the carrier to a storage area. [0008] The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the invention that proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0009] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a workout station in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. [0010] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the workout station of FIG. 1. [0011] FIG. 3 is a top view of a workout station in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. [0012] FIG. 4 is a side view of the workout station of FIG. 3. [0013] FIG. 5 is a plan view of an embodiment of a free weight bar. [0014] FIG. 6 is a plan view of another embodiment of a free weight bar. [0015] FIG. 7 shows plan view of a plurality of resistance bands. [0016] FIG. 8 is a flowchart describing a method of using a portable exercise system. DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0017] Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific language will be used herein to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the disclosure. [0018] FIGS. 1 and 2 depict a workout station 100 which is a major component of a portable, readily storable, exercise system. The workout station 100 includes a rigid backing member 102 having a top surface 104, a bottom surface 106, and opposed ends 108. The rigid backing member 102 is designed such that it can support the weight of a user along with the added stress that will be exerted on the backing member 102 by the user as part of performing a normal exercise regime. In one embodiment, the rigid backing member 102 is comprised of one of a polymeric material and a metallic material. In the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rigid backing member 102 is comprised of a tubular support frame 110. In one preferred embodiment, the tubular support frame 110 may be configured to be expanded into an extended position during use and to be contracted for compact portability and storage. This may be accomplished by slidingly contracting the tubular frame portions 111a and 111b within itself at 112. It may be desirable to use a locking mechanism 114 to fix in place the tubular support frame 110 and prevent it from moving when in the extended position. Such locking mechanism may be implemented by any way known in the art. [0019] A plurality of handle sections 116 are configured to be attached at the opposed ends 108 of the rigid backing member 102. The handle sections 116 each include at least one gripping portion 118. The handle sections 116 will most likely be constructed with a polymeric material, such as a polyolefin, a polyurethane, or PVC, but may be constructed with any material capable of supporting a user's body weight in addition to the stress incurred from performing various exercises. In one embodiment a GE Xenoy 720U injection molded plastic with a load capacity of 350 pounds is used to form the handle sections 116. The handle sections 116 may also further comprise at least one attachment portion 120 to attach at least one resistance band 700 (FIG. 7) for use in a plurality of exercises. The attachment portions 120 can be loops configured to receive hooks 702 disposed on the resistance bands 700, or hooks/notches to receive a loop 704 located on the resistance band 700. In one preferred embodiment the attachment portion 120 may comprise a rubber grommet placed on the handle portion 116. The grommets 120 have an opening 122 where a lanyard may loop through, thereby allowing the resistance bands 700 to attach to a loop on the lanyard. Continue reading about Portable exercise system... Full patent description for Portable exercise system Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Portable exercise system 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. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Portable exercise system or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Exercise chair Next Patent Application: Standing position exercise device Industry Class: Exercise devices ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Portable exercise system patent info. 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