US20190281902A1

US20190281902A1 - Duo workout impact jacket

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Publication number: US20190281902A1
Application number: US16/281,865
Authority: US
Inventors: Tonjia Miller Nabors
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-02-21
Filing date: 2019-02-21
Publication date: 2019-09-19

Abstract

A multi-use exercise garment is provided. The multi-use exercise garment comprises of jacket having a weight belt, resistance bands and adjustable ankle straps. Resistant bands can be attached through the holes on the front of the jacket and sand bags can be added to the weight belt for extra weight.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/633,163, filed 21 Feb. 2018 titled “Duo Workout Impact Jacket”. All of the foregoing application(s) are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to apparel, and more specifically, to exercise apparel or garments.

Description of the Related Art

In today's society, fitness and exercise is emphasized on a daily basis. Everyone understands that regular exercise is beneficial for enhancing one's health and emotional well-being, but for many find this is impossible to accomplish on a regular basis. Due to time limitations and financial constraints, not everyone can go to a gym or even find spare time to walk or to run outdoors as often as we should. The problem of how to facilitate exercising without the need to go to the gym or with minimal time restraints has been addressed, by the prior art, which generally discloses exercise apparel with incorporated weight packets. This discloser does not, however, address the issue of having multi-use exercise apparel which can be used indoors, outdoors, and with extreme sports. Therefore, a new exercise garment is needed that can be worn in all environments, and can enhance workouts and/or exercises whenever one finds the time to do them.
Various attempts have been made to solve the problems which may be found in the related art but have been unsuccessful. A need exists for a reliably method and device to avoid the challenges and problems with the prior art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known art, the present invention provides a novel solution for multi-use exercise apparel. The general purpose of the present invention, which shall be described subsequently in greater detail, is to allow a user to wear a jacket with accessories that can be worn to enhance our workouts and exercises. The features of the invention which are believed to be novel and particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawing and detailed description.
The invention is an exercise jacket system allowing a user to perform numerous exercises comprising: a jacket core, gloves, and a bungee belt system; the jacket core having a plurality of bungee belt system components and a drawstring; the gloves having a compartment for removable weights and a component capable of attaching the bungee belt system; the bungee belt system having a bungee belt base, a plurality bungee belt weight compartments, a set of upper and lower bungee cords, a jacket connection component, a bungee belt securing component, and a plurality of bungee cord integration components.
The unique features of this product will provide the following benefits for consumers everywhere: A portable jacket with accessories that can be worn to make total body workouts more convenient to accomplish; it provides an accessible and affordable alternative to the prior art; it can be worn to treat muscle imbalances, and to enhance full-body toning and cardiovascular endurance; it will resolve muscle imbalances by making it possible to progressively rehabilitate muscles through weight and resistance training for everyone from inactive individuals to those who are very fit; the belt can be used separately or in conjunction with the jacket; the connection components around the shoulders and the neckline allow the hood and/or the sleeves to be removed when it is worn in warm weather; and weights be added to various components to enhance workouts for the more advanced.
The foregoing presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview. It is not intended to identify key or critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view the jacket core in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a perspective view the jacket core in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view the jacket core and bungee belt system in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the jacket core without the detachable sleeves or detachable hood in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the jacket core without the detachable sleeves or detachable hood in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bungee belt system in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6A is a rear perspective view of the bungee belt system in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6B is a perspective view of the bungee belt system in an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a glove in an embodiment of the present invention.

Numerous advantages and aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the drawings which generally provide illustrations of the invention in its preferred embodiments as they relate to exercise apparel.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Definitions

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art of this disclosure. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the specification and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. Well known functions or constructions may not be described in detail for brevity or clarity.
It will be understood that when a feature or element is referred to as being “on” another feature or element, it can be directly on the other feature or element or intervening features and/or elements may also be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly on” another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. It will also be understood that, when a feature or element is referred to as being “connected”, “attached” or “coupled” to another feature or element, it can be directly connected, attached or coupled to the other feature or element or intervening features or elements may be present. In contrast, when a feature or element is referred to as being “directly connected”, “directly attached” or “directly coupled” to another feature or element, there are no intervening features or elements present. Although described or shown with respect to one embodiment, the features and elements so described or shown can apply to other embodiments.
The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Spatially relative terms, such as “under”, “below”, “lower”, “over”, “upper” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature's relationship to another when the apparatus is right side up.
The terms “first” and “second” are used herein to describe various features or elements, but these features or elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one feature or element from another feature or element. Thus, a first feature or element discussed below could be termed a second feature or element, and similarly, a second feature or element discussed below could be termed a first feature or element without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.
With reference to the use of the words “comprise” or “comprises” or “comprising” in the foregoing description and/or in the following claims, unless the context requires otherwise, those words are used on the basis and clear understanding that they are to be interpreted inclusively, rather than exclusively, and that each of those words is to be so interpreted in construing the foregoing description and the following claims.
The term “consisting essentially of” means that, in addition to the recited elements, what is claimed may also contain other elements (steps, structures, ingredients, components, etc.) that do not adversely affect the operability of what is claimed for its intended purpose as stated in this disclosure. Importantly, this term excludes such other elements that adversely affect the operability of what is claimed for its intended purpose as stated in this disclosure, even if such other elements might enhance the operability of what is claimed for some other purpose.
The terms “about” and “approximately” shall generally mean an acceptable degree of error or variation for the quantity measured given the nature or precision of the measurements. Typical, exemplary degrees of error or variation are within 20 percent (%), preferably within 10%, and more preferably within 5% of a given value or range of values. Numerical quantities given herein are approximate unless stated otherwise, meaning that the term “about” or “approximately” can be inferred when not expressly stated.

Duo Workout Jacket System

Referring now to FIGS. 1-7, various perspective views of embodiments of the invention and its components are shown. While the invention will be described in connection with exercise apparel, it is understood that the invention is not limited in scope to use with exercise apparel, but may be used with objects having other configurations.
A workout jacket system is provided. The workout jacket system allows a user to wear a jacket with accessories that can be added to enhance our workouts and exercises. In one embodiment, the user can focus solely on upper body exercises. However, the user can connect additional components to achieve a full-body workout with assistance from the jacket system if he or she desires to amend his or her workout. By way of interconnected bungee cords, the user can exercise various body parts with the use of the invention through a variety of exercise.
One embodiment of the invention is a workout jacket system 1000 suitable performing numerous exercises comprising: a jacket core 1100, gloves 1200, and a bungee belt system 1300. The jacket core 1100 is comprised of a plurality of bungee belt system components 1102, and a drawstring 1105. In alternative embodiments, the jacket core 1100 may be further comprised of a plurality of storage pockets 1101, a pocket securing element 1109, detachable sleeves 1103, a sleeve securing element 1111, a detachable hood 1104, a hood securing element 1112, a plurality of safety stripes 1113, and a storage compartment 1114.
The gloves 1200 are comprised of a glove weights compartment 1201 and a bungee cord attachment component 1202. The bungee belt system 1300, is comprised of a bungee belt base 1301, a plurality of bungee belt weight compartments 1302, a set of upper bungee cords 1304, a set of lower bungee cords 1305, a jacket core connection component 1306, a bungee belt securing component 1307, and a plurality of bungee cord integration components 1308. In alternative embodiments, the bungee belt system 1300 may also be comprised of a plurality personal items attachments 1303.
The jacket core 1100 can be a jacket made from material suitable for strenuous workouts such as, but not limited to, a polyester spandex composite material. The jacket core 1100 is not limited to any specific configuration or size. The jacket core 1100 has a front side 1107 and rear side 1108. Further, the jacket core 1100 can be fitted with a plurality of storage pockets 1101, located on the lower half of the front side 1107 of the jacket core 1100. The plurality of storage pockets 1101 serve no exclusive purpose, but can be used to store personal items. The user may secure these pockets using a securing element 1109. The securing element 1109 can be a number of items, including but not limited to, a zipper or button.
In addition to the plurality of storage pockets 1101, an alternative embodiment may also include a storage compartment 1114 located on the jacket core back 1108. The storage compartment 1114 may also be used for storage of items. Additional embodiments also include a plurality of safety strips 1113 located on the jacket core back 1108. These safety stripes 1113 may be added to easily identify a user wearing the apparatus at night. The safety stripes 1113 can be reflective material.
The front side 1107 of the jacket core 1100 may also contains a plurality of personal item pockets 1110. The personal item pockets 1110 may be located on the upper half of the jacket core 1100. The personal item pockets 1110 may also be used to store items not suited for the storage pockets 1101 (e.g. items the user determines should be accessed quickly) located on the lower half of the front side 1107 of the jacket core 1100.
In alternative embodiments, the jacket core 1100 is further comprised of two detachable sleeves 1103. The detachable sleeves 1103 are connected to the upper half of the jacket core 1100 using a sleeve securing element 1111. The sleeve securing element can be a number of items including, but not limited to, a zipper or Velcro attachment system.
Further, located at the jacket base 1106 of the jacket core 1100 are a plurality of bungee belt system components 1102 and a drawstring 1105. The bungee belt system component 1102 is used to connect the bungee belt system 1300 to the jacket core 1100. The drawstring 1105 can be used to adjust the tightness of the jacket base 1106 of the jacket core 1100 around the user's waist. In alternative embodiments, the jacket core 1100 is further comprised of a detachable hood 1104 that is connected to the jacket core 1100 at the upper most portion of the jacket core 1100. The detachable hood 1104 is connected to the jacket core 1100 via a hood securing element 1112. The hood securing element 1112 could be a number of items, including, but not limited to, a zipper or button.
The jacket system 1000 is also comprised of a pair of gloves 1200. Each glove 1200 is further comprised of a glove weight compartment 1201 and a bungee cord attachment component 1202. The glove weight compartment 1201 is located on the back side of the glove 1200. The glove weight compartment 1201 can be used to house weights to enhance the user's workout. A bungee cord attachment component 1202 is located on the palm of the glove 1200. The bungee cord attachment component 1202 serves as a mechanism to connect the upper set of bungee cords 1304 to the glove 1200 for exercising.
The jacket system 1000 is further comprised of a bungee belt system 1300. The bungee belt system 1300 is comprised of a bungee belt base 1301, a plurality of bungee belt weight compartments 1302, a set of upper bungee cords 1304, a set of lower bungee cords 1305, a jacket core connection component 1306, a bungee belt securing component 1307, a plurality of bungee cord integration components 1308, and leg cuffs 1311. In alternate embodiments, the bungee belt system 1300 may also be comprised of a plurality of personal item attachments 1303.
The bungee belt base 1301 has an interior 1309 and exterior 1310. The plurality of the bungee belt weight compartments 1302 are located on the exterior 1310 of bungee belt base 1301. The bungee belt weight compartments 1302 can be used to house weights to enhance the user's workout. The bungee belt weight compartments 1302 can be made of any material suitable for housing weighted items, including, but not limited to, a nylon mesh. The plurality of personal item attachments 1303 are located on the bungee belt base 1301 and can be used for securing personal items via a hook or similar device.
Further, also located on the exterior 1310 of the bungee belt base 1301 is a bungee belt securing component 1307. This component is designed to secure the bungee belt system 1300 around the user's waist area. The bungee belt securing component 1307 can be any device suitable for securing the bungee belt system 1300 around one's waist, including, but not limited to, a buckle and strap system or a button. Further, a plurality of bungee cord integration components 1308 are located on the exterior 1310 bungee belt base 1301. The bungee cord integration components 1308 allow for the connection of the upper bungee cords 1304 or lower bungee cords 1305 to the bungee belt base 1301. Ideally, each bungee cord is made material suitable for providing durable resistance training.
In regards to the primary embodiment, the workout jacket system 1000 is assembled as follows. The bungee belt system 1300 is attached to the jacket base 1106 of the jacket core 1100 using the jacket core connection component 1306 located on the interior 1309 the bungee belt base 1301 and the bungee belt system components 1102. Once the bungee belt system 1300 is safely affixed to the jacket core 1100, the user will secure the bungee belt system 1300 using the bungee belt securing component 1307. After securing the bungee belt system 1300 to the user's waist, the user may select which set of bungee cords he or she would like to utilize.
For exercises involving the upper extremities the user will attach an upper bungee cord 1304 to the bungee belt base 1301 and a glove 1200 of his or her choice. The upper bungee cord 1304 has a distal end 1312 and a proximal end 1313. The user will attach the proximal end 1313 of the upper bungee cord 1304 to bungee cord integration component 1308 of his choice. The attachment can be accomplished through a number of methods, including but not limited to, the use of a carabiner, or device of the like. In alternative embodiments, the upper bungee cord 1304 can be affixed directly to the bungee belt base 1301. Next, the user can attach the distal end 1312 of the upper bungee cord 1304 to the bungee cord attachment component 1202 of the glove 1200. This can be done by use of a carabiner or device of the like.
For exercises involving the lower extremities the user will attach a lower bungee cord 1305 to the bungee belt base 1301 and the ankle or foot of his or her choice. The lower bungee cord 1305 has a distal end 1314 and a proximal end 1315. Additionally, located on the distal end 1314 of the lower bungee cord 1305 is a leg cuff 1311. The user will attach the proximal end 1315 of the lower bungee cord 1305 to bungee cord integration component 1308 of his choice. The attachment can be accomplished through a number of methods, included but not limited to, the use of a carabiner, or device of the like. In alternative embodiments, the lower bungee cord 1305 can be affixed directly to the bungee belt base 1301. Next, the user can attach the distal end 1314 of the lower bungee cord 1305 to the ankle or foot of his or her choice using the leg cuff 1311. Once the system is fully assembled, the user can perform the workouts of his or her choice. The user can increase or decrease the intensity of the workout by adding or removing weighted items to or from the various weight compartments.
In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, sand can be added to the ankle straps and in the upper-body bungee cords for more advanced workouts, and bags of sand can be added to the slots designed for that purpose in the jacket. Extra pounds, using sand filled bags, can be added to the detachable belt when working the glutes, and the nets on the back of the belt can be filled with additional bags of sand, weighing two, three or five pounds, to make workouts more challenging.
In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, the inside of the multi-use exercise jacket is lined with a wicking material to keep the user dry and comfortable while the present invention is in use. It has a weather-proof, wind-resistant hoody and detachable sleeves, so it can be worn comfortably outdoors during warm weather.
The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, while the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in terms of the components and configurations, it is understood to that the invention is not intended to be limited to those specific dimensions or configurations but is to be accorded the full breadth and scope of the spirit of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A workout jacket system comprising:

a. a jacket core comprising: a plurality of bungee belt system components and a drawstring;

b. a pair of gloves comprising: a glove weight compartment and bungee cord attachment component; and

c. a bungee belt system comprising: a bungee belt base, a plurality of bungee belt weight compartments, a set of upper bungee cords, a set of lower bungee cords, a plurality of jacket core connection components, a bungee belt securing component, a leg cuff, and a plurality of bungee cord integration components;

wherein the jacket core has a front side, a rear side, and jacket base;

wherein each glove has a back side and palm side;

wherein the bungee belt base has an interior and exterior;

wherein the upper bungee cord has a distal end and proximal end;

wherein the lower bungee cord has a distal end and proximal end.

2. A workout jacket system as in claim 1, wherein the jacket core also contains a detachable sleeve attached to the jacket core via a sleeve securing element.

3. A workout jacket system as in claim 2, wherein the jacket core also contains a detachable hood attached to the jacket core via a hood securing element.

4. A workout jacket system as in claim 3, wherein the plurality of bungee belt system components are located on the jacket base.

5. A workout jacket system as in claim 4, wherein glove weight compartment is located on the back side of the glove.

6. A workout jacket system as in claim 5, wherein the bungee cord attachment component is located on the palm side of the glove.

7. A workout jacket system as in claim 6, wherein the plurality of bungee belt weight compartments are located on the exterior of the bungee belt base.

8. A workout jacket system as in claim 7, wherein a plurality of jacket core connection components are located on the interior of the bungee belt base.

9. A workout jacket system as in claim 8, wherein a bungee belt securing component is located on the bungee base.

10. A workout jacket system as in claim 9, wherein a plurality bungee cord integration components are located on the exterior of the bungee belt base.

11. A workout jacket system as in claim 10, wherein the bungee belt base is affixed to the jacket core.

12. A workout jacket system as in claim 11, wherein the user attaches the proximal end of the upper bungee cord to one of the bungee cord integration components of choice located on the bungee belt base.

13. A workout jacket system as in claim 12, wherein the user attaches the distal end of the upper bungee cord to bungee cord attachment component of a glove.

14. A workout jacket system as in claim 13, wherein the user attaches the proximal end of lower bungee cord to one of the bungee cord integration components of choice located on the bungee belt base.

15. A workout jacket system as in claim 14, wherein a leg cuff is located on the distal end of the lower bungee cord.

16. A workout jacket system as in claim 15, wherein the user attaches a leg cuff the ankle or foot of choice.

17. A workout jacket system as in claim 16, wherein a plurality of personal item pockets are located on the jacket base.

18. A workout jacket system as in claim 17, wherein a plurality of storage pockets are located on the jacket base.

19. A workout jacket system as in claim 18, wherein a plurality of personal item attachments are located on the exterior of the bungee belt base.