System and Method for Covering a Weight Bench
A system and method for covering a weight bench is disclosed herein. Specifically, a system can comprise a bench sleeve comprising a bottom surface mountable on a bench and an extended sleeve connected to said bench sleeve, said extended sleeve capable of wrapping said bench sleeve to said bench.
This disclosure relates to a system and method for covering a weight bench. Such discussion of covering a weight bench is solely exemplary, and not limiting.
Today, some of the most commonly used training equipment in homes or gyms include resistance equipment, as weight benches and plate weights are often used for strength training. Weight benches of different types are used to help users achieve correct posture and ensure the targeting of particular muscle groups. Additionally, weight benches are used in conjunction with other weightlifting equipment, such as barbells, dumb bells, and kettle bells. Due to frequent use, padded and/or upholstered weight benches often crack, tear, and/or rip open from constant wear and tear. Likewise, weight plates that are used with weight benches can also rust when unused and stored for a long time.
A common method used to repair damaged weight benches involves taping or sewing a portion of the torn area. This method can prevent further damage on the torn area. However, not only will the damaged area look unsightly, but it can also result in discomfort for users from uneven surfaces or protrusions on the bench surface. Furthermore, taping the damaged area tends to be an exclusively temporary fix, as the torn portion can continuously tear again from frequent use and create additional damage. Having weight benches fixed by an upholsterer can be time consuming and costly. Repetitively scrubbing rust from metal weight plates or painting over the plates after cleaning the rust off can be tiring, inconvenient, costly, and time consuming.
As such, it would be useful to have an improved system and method for covering a weight bench.
SUMMARYA system and method for covering a weight bench is disclosed herein. Specifically, a system can comprise a bench sleeve comprising a bottom surface mountable on a bench and an extended sleeve connected to said bench sleeve, said extended sleeve capable of wrapping said bench sleeve to said bench.
Additionally, a method for covering a weight bench is disclosed. A method for covering a weight bench can comprise covering the top of a bench with a weight sleeve and wrapping an extended sleeve underneath said bench.
Described herein is a system and method for covering a weight bench. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers' specific goals (e.g., compliance with system- and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
In one embodiment, top sleeve 301 can be removed entirely from bottom sleeve 302. In such embodiment, top sleeve 301 and bottom sleeve 302 can be separable from each other. As such, weight plate 200 can be easily placed into any of the plate sleeves 101. In such embodiment, top sleeve 301 and bottom sleeve 302 can be attached together through a locking mechanism, such as a lock tight mechanism and/or any fastening device, which can include but is not limited to, zippers, and/or snaps.
Bench cover 102 can be used as a protective layer for bench 103 that can also provide an additional cushion for users. Moreover, the visible surface of bench cover 102 can comprise different textures, colors, and/or designs. As such, bench cover 102 can contain information, such as company name, logo, and/or brand name. In an embodiment where bench 103 can comprise a fixed flat weight bench 100, bench cover 102 can form a single sleeve to cover the entire bench 103 surface. In another embodiment where bench 103 can comprise a back pad 501 and a seat pad 502, one or more bench covers 102 can be used to protect bench 103. In such embodiment, a seat sleeve 503 and a back sleeve 504 can be used to cover separate members of bench 103.
Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”
Claims
1. A system for covering a weight bench comprising
- a bench sleeve comprising a bottom surface mountable on a bench and
- an extended sleeve connected to said bench sleeve, said extended sleeve capable of wrapping said bench sleeve to said bench.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein said extended sleeve comprises one or more hooded coverings, fluffier wherein said hooded coverings wrap tightly on one or more sides of said bench.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein a first portion of said extended sleeve comprises a first fastener, and wherein a second portion of said extended sleeve comprises a second fastener, further wherein said first fastener compatible with said second fastener.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprises a zipper.
5. The system of claim 3, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprises a hook and loop system.
6. The system of claim 3, wherein said first fastener and said second fastener comprises a button.
7. The system of claim 1, wherein said bottom surface of said bench sleeve comprises slide resistant material.
8. A method for covering a weight bench comprising
- covering the top of a bench with a weight sleeve; and
- wrapping an extended sleeve underneath said bench.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 21, 2012
Publication Date: May 22, 2014
Inventor: Christopher Alan FORD (Houston, TX)
Application Number: 13/683,261
International Classification: A63B 21/00 (20060101);