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WO2011002851A1
WO2011002851A1 PCT/US2010/040544 US2010040544W WO2011002851A1 WO 2011002851 A1 WO2011002851 A1 WO 2011002851A1 US 2010040544 W US2010040544 W US 2010040544W WO 2011002851 A1 WO2011002851 A1 WO 2011002851A1
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Jennifer Crowne
Margaret Kress
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G9/00—Bed-covers; Counterpanes; Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs; Sleeping bags; Pillows
    • A47G9/06—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs
    • A47G9/062—Travelling rugs; Sleeping rugs for covering the ground, e.g. picnic or beach blankets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4037—Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises

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  • the invention relates to an exercise mat assembly adapted for Yoga and other exercise disciplines.
  • Wechsler provides a mat with an absorbent cover which can be removed and replaced during the exercise session.
  • the patent provides an enforced area for headstands and other positions, as well as a meditation blanket, and roll-up capabilities that create a self- contained carry bag .
  • Pringle discloses a foldable combination of sheet and bag for use on the ground or on a deck chair.
  • the sheet has side flaps that can be folded over the user for warmth.
  • the sheet and cushion can be rolled or folded into the bag for carrying.
  • a back rest can be used with the sheet and can be collapsed to fit into the bag which may also have a carrying strap attached.
  • FIG. 1 Another beach blanket assembly is taught by Glenn in U.S. Pat. No. 2,264,471. This one has a canvas bottom layer and a top layer of toweling. One end of the canvas is folded over and stitched to form one or more pockets which may be closed with zippers.
  • a foldable mat having a pad enclosed in fabric and a top cover layer, for use by a small child in a nursery school, is disclosed by Ybarra et al . in U.S. Pat. No. 3,774,249.
  • a similar sleeping apparatus for use by adults is taught by Knobeloch in U.S. Pat. No. 4,601,076.
  • This mat has a cover sheet that can be stored in a pocket at the foot end, and the mat can be rolled and tied for storage. See also U.S.
  • a large mat for use by gymnasts and wrestlers is taught by Baldwin et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,583.
  • a frame is made up of a number of segments so the size of the mat may be changed as needed. Cushioning pad segments are placed within the frame and a cover with elastic tie down devices all around is placed on top. The tie downs fit into notches in the frame to hold the cover taut.
  • This mat system can be made large enough to cover most of a gym floor.
  • Bramble, Jr. (U.S. Pat. No. 3,262,134) designed a mat for use by athletes such as high jumpers.
  • a cover contains two thick foam cushions, each encased within a shield and forming a square mat .
  • the shields have openings so that air can be let in and out to retain the resiliency of the foam.
  • a simple exercise mat made up of two sheets of fabric quilted together with a foam pad between them is disclosed by Westgor in U.S. Pat. No. 4,738,585.
  • This mat has a double stitched channel around the entire periphery with a drawstring within the channel.
  • the gym clothes and shoes can be placed in the center of the mat and the drawstrings pulled causing the mat to be drawn into a carrying bag .
  • An inventive mats system in which a towel can be removed and changed when desired.
  • a change of towel would be implemented, for example, due to sufficient use of the towel or if a different towel is desired for placement in the mat system.
  • a different towel would be used, for example, if a different logo was desired.
  • a different towel would be used if a different colored towel was desired by the user.
  • the mat system can manipulated into a rolled configuration.
  • a logo on the bottom of the base mat is visible.
  • Elastic straps are used to keep the mat in the rolled configuration for easy toting and
  • Figure 1 A-D illustrates the inventive yoga mat system, including top and base mats,-
  • FIG. 1 illustrates permanent connections for the top and base mats
  • Figure 3 A-G further illustrates the top and base mats ;
  • Figure 4 A-B illustrates portions of the top and base mats
  • Figure 5 A-D illustrates a towel included in the inventive yoga mat system
  • Figure 6 A-B illustrates portions of the towel.
  • FIG. 7A illustrates other fasteners.
  • Figure 7B-F illustrates a side view of Figure 7A.
  • the invention provides for an attachable and removable towel sandwiched between a flexible base and a mesh.
  • the mat assembly can be used for exercise, such as but not limited to yoga exercise. Perspiration from the user during exercise flows through the mesh and is absorbed by the towel.
  • the towel is removable and may be washed after the exercise in a normal fashion. No solvents, sprays or wipes are necessary as needed in prior exercise mats.
  • Straps on the mat assembly allow the mat assembly to be fixed in a roll for ease of transportation and storage.
  • a yoga mat system 10 which has a top mat 12. As illustrated in Figures 3A-G, the top mat 12 has a top surface 14 and a bottom surface 16. When assembled, the top surface 14 faces outwardly from and the bottom surface faces inwardly towards the yoga mat. Viewed from the top surface 14, the top mat 12 has a top edge 18, a bottom edge 20, a left side edge 22 and a right side edge 24.
  • the mat system 10 also has a base mat 26.
  • the base mat 26 has a top surface 28 and a bottom surface 30.
  • the bottom surface 30 faces outwardly and the top surface faces inwardly from the yoga mat.
  • the base mat 26 has a top edge 32, a bottom edge 34, a left side edge 36 and a right side edge 38.
  • An area defined by the mat system 10 is rectangular, with opposing edges extending in parallel to each other, with side edges of the top and base mats being substantially longer than the top and bottom edges. As illustrated in Figure 3 , the top and bottom edges of the top and base mats are two feet long and the sides edges are six feet long. The material from which the top and base mats are
  • the thickness of the mesh material for the top mat is 0.1 inches.
  • the widthwise spacing between mesh strands in the top mat is 8.6 mm while the lengthwise spacing is 6.9 mm.
  • the thickness of the mesh material for the bottom mat is 0.1875 inches. For reasons discussed below, the material enables rolling of the matt in one direction.
  • the widthwise spacing between mesh strands in the base mat is 4.2 mm, which is tighter than the spacing in the top mat.
  • the lengthwise spacing in the base mat is 6.9 mm, the same as that in the top mat .
  • Both the top mat and the base mat have a 1/4 inch edging on the two side edges .
  • the same edging is located on the bottom edge 20 of the top mat.
  • the bottom edge 34 of the base mat has a one inch edging, adapted for being embroidered with a logo or other
  • a pair of elastic loops 40, 42 are located at the bottom edge of the bottom surface of the base mat.
  • the loops 40, 42 are approximately six inches long and are capable of holding the mat when the mat is in a rolled-up configuration.
  • the loops are positioned within the bottom edging of the base mat and are three inches from the side edges of the base mat.
  • a pair of ball snap sections 44, 46 are positioned at opposing corners of the bottom edge 20 of the bottom surface 16 of the top mat 12.
  • snap socket sections 48, 50 are positioned at opposing corners of the bottom edge of the top surface of the bottom mat.
  • the socket sections are positioned within the bottom edging of the base mat.
  • These snap components are positioned 3/4 of an inch from the side edges of the mat. For reasons discussed below, this positioning enables the top mat and base mat to form an openable connection at the bottom edge of the mat.
  • a further pair of snaps 56, 58 are positioned at opposing top corners of the top surface of the bottom mat .
  • FIG. 2A-H a connection for the top portions of the top mat and base mat are illustrated.
  • a fabric edge piece 56 is positioned over adjoining top edges of the top and base mats. In this configuration, the bottom face of the top mat and the top face of the bottom mat face each other.
  • the fabric 56 is welded and stitched in place.
  • Two rows of stitching 58, 60 are provided through both mats for strength.
  • the two stitching rows 58, 60 are offset, lengthwise across the mat, such that the second stitching row secures a top free edge 62 of the fabric to the top surface of the top mat.
  • the top free edge 60 of the fabric 56 does not extend below the snap components adjacent to the upper edge of the mat .
  • a second free edge 64 of the fabric edge 56 extends further along the base mat 26 than the top free edge 62 of the fabric 56 extends along the top mat 12.
  • a third row of stitches 66 anchors the second free edge 64 of the fabric 56 to the bottom surface of the base mat 26. When secured, the second free edge 64 of the fabric 56 extends below the snap components adjacent to the upper edge of the mat so as to form a reinforcement section beneath the snap components .
  • the mat system includes a towel 68, illustrated in Figures 5A-D.
  • the towel has the overall shape of the top and base mats in that it is rectangular. However, at twenty inches wide and sixty nine inches long, the towel is smaller than the mat so as to be removably placed between the top and base mats.
  • the towel 68 is fabricated from lightweight, non- stretchable bamboo. All edges of the towel are finished with an overlook stitch, such as a 3/l6th overlook stitch. All corners edges, such as corner edge 70, are rounded.
  • the towel has a top surface 72 and a bottom surface 74. Disposed at the top edge 76 of the bottom surface 74 are a pair of ball snaps 78, 80. As with the snap components in the top of the base mat, the ball snaps 78, 80 in the towel are 18.8 inches on center.
  • Adjacent to the bottom edge 82 in the top surface of towel is an area 84 designated for receiving graphical detail.
  • the graphical detail is, for example, a printed or
  • FIGslA-D the typical use of the mat system is illustrated.
  • the top and base mats 12,26, connected at the respective top edges, are capable of receiving the towel therebetween.
  • the snap balls in the towel are connected to the snap sockets in the top of the base mat.
  • the bottom snaps between the base mat and top mat are then connected and a single mat system is formed.
  • Figures 7A and 7B-F another type of fastener is disclosed. These Figures illustrate, but are not limited to, a fastener in the form of a Velcro strap. Shown is base mat 90 having at least one Velcro webbing hook 91 on base mat 92F. On the opposite side of base mat 92 F is at least one Velcro loop 93 disposed on opposite side 92B. Preferably the Velcro webbing hook and matching loop are disposed about the edges of mat 90.
  • Top mesh 94 is attached to base mat 90 in one embodiment by a fused section 97.
  • Fused section 97 may be the base mat and mesh heat sealed, or otherwise bonded together.
  • section 97 may also be a separate component bonded to the mesh and/or mat.
  • Top mesh 94 has a surface that defines at least one eyelet or hole 95.
  • the one or more eyelets are disposed around the edges of the mesh.
  • the eyelets may be shaped in the form of an oval, circle, square, polygon, or the like.
  • Towel 96 also has a surface that defines at least one hole 97. Similar to eyelet or hole 95, hole 97 may be any shape and preferably disposed about the edges of towel 96.
  • FIGS 7B-F illustrates the typical use of the mat system in this embodiment.
  • the top mesh 94 and base mat 90 are connected at the respective top edges, and capable of receiving the towel 96 therebetween.
  • Webbing 91 is placed through hole 97 of the towel and hole 95 of the mesh.
  • the webbing Velcro hook 91 goes around the edge of the mesh, towel, and mat assembly to the back side of mat 90 to attach to Velcro loop 93 disposed about surface 92B.
  • Other fasteners may be used, and are not so limited to the examples given herewith, such as zippers, grommets, snap- fits, and the like depending on the implementation.
  • a benefit of the inventive mats system is that the towel can be removed and changed when desired.
  • a change of towel would be implemented, for example, due to sufficient use of the towel or if a different towel is desired for placement in the mat system.
  • a different towel would be used, for example, if a different logo was desired.
  • a different towel would be used if a different colored towel was desired by the user.
  • the yoga mat system can manipulated into a rolled configuration 86.
  • the material in the base mat is designed so that the mat can only roll in one direction.
  • the logo on the bottom of the base mat is visible.
  • the elastic straps are used to keep the mat in the rolled configuration for easy toting and storage. All dimensions and shapes discussed hereinabove, as well as placement of the components, including the specific locations of the snaps, are for illustration of one embodiment only. Modification in whole or part to any of the components will not change the scope or nature of the inventive yoga mat.

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L'invention porte sur un système de tapis dans lequel une serviette peut être retirée et changée lorsqu'on le souhaite. Le système de tapis peut être manipulé sous une configuration enroulée. Lorsqu'il est enroulé, un logo en bas du tapis de base est visible. Des sangles élastiques sont utilisées pour maintenir le tapis dans la configuration enroulée pour un transport et un stockage faciles.
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