TRANSPORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE MUSCLE UP TRAINER

Abstract

In at least one embodiment, a transportable exercise device includes a plurality of pulleys engaged to an elevated horizontal support, a cable is operatively engaged to and extends between the pulleys engaged to the support, the cable having a first end and a second end, a grasping device is releasably engaged to the cable proximate to the first end, and a strap which is constructed and arranged to releasably engage the kettlebell weight, is releasably engaged to the cable proximate to the second end, wherein the manipulation of the grasping device in a downward direction draws the first end of the cable in a downward direction, elevating the kettlebell weight in an upward direction above a ground or floor surface.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/206,620 filed Aug. 18, 2015, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention in general relates to a transportable exercise device and exercise equipment, which provides flexibility for convenient disassembly, assembly and use within a variety of locations.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the past, individuals have used barbells, dumbbells, free weights, or other stationary exercise equipment during muscle strengthening activities. In general, the exercise equipment as known has been difficult to transport to and/or assemble at a different location.

In the past, exercise equipment as known has primarily required that an individual grasp a bar, which may or may not include grasping elements in order to properly utilize a weight lifting device.

In the past, with the exception of free weights, an individual has generally not been provided with an opportunity to independently exercise an individual's arms during exercise or weightlifting activities.

In the past, with the exception of free weights, exercise equipment for lifting weights has incorporated the use of a single cable reducing flexibility for the implementation of alternative weightlifting exercises.

The art referred to and/or described above is not intended to constitute an admission that any patent, publication or other information referred to herein is “prior art” with respect to this invention. In addition, this section should not be construed to mean that a search has been made or that no other pertinent information as defined in 37 C.F.R. §1.56(a) exists.

All U.S. patents and applications and all other published documents mentioned anywhere in this application are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

Without limiting the scope of the invention, a brief description of some of the claimed embodiments of the invention is set forth below. Additional details of the summarized embodiments of the invention and/or additional embodiments of the invention may be found in the Detailed Description of the Invention below.

A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification is provided for the purposes of complying with 37 C.F.R. §1.72.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In at least one embodiment the exercise device is formed of transportable pulleys which may be releasable engaged to one or more elevated horizontal supports by transportable straps. One or more cables may be engaged to the pulleys, where one end of a cable is releasably engaged to an O-ring, and the other end of the cable is releasably engaged to a strap, which in turn, may be releasably engaged to an independent kettlebell or kettle weight.

In some embodiments, the pulleys of the exercise device may be releasably engaged to one or more elevated horizontal supports. The elevated horizontal supports may be permanently or releasably engaged to vertical support beams or maybe an integral element of a building structure. In some embodiments, the pulleys may be spatially separated from each other a desired distance of more or less than five feet. For example the space utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device may have a width dimension of at least 5 feet. It should be noted that in other embodiments that he space utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a width dimension of more or less than 5 feet.

In some embodiments each of the elevated horizontal supports may be raised above a floor or platform surface a desired distance of more or less than five feet. For example the elevation of the elevated horizontal supports utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a height dimension of at least 5 feet. It should be noted that in other embodiments that the height of the elevated horizontal supports utilized by an individual may have a height dimension of more or less than 5 feet.

In some embodiments, the vertical support beams may include a plurality of aligned and regularly spaced apertures which permit the height of the elevated horizontal supports to be adjusted vertically relative to a floor or platform surface.

In some embodiments, at least two sets of pulleys are adjustably and/or releasably secured to each of the elevated horizontal supports. In some embodiments a cable is engaged to each set of pulleys.

In more detail, a first pulley on a first elevated horizontal support is aligned with a second pulley on the first elevated horizontal support. A first cable is disposed and releasably and adjustably engaged to the first pulley and the second pulley. A first looped end of the first cable may include a first releasable attachment member which may be a carabiner, which in turn may be releasably secured to a first strap as engaged to a first grasping member, ring, or handle member. In some embodiments, the first grasping member, ring or handle is similar or identical to an O-ring used for gymnastic exercises.

In some embodiments, a second looped end of the first cable extends downwardly from the second pulley, as engaged to a second elevated horizontal support, towards a floor surface. The second looped end of first cable preferably includes a second releasable attachment member which may be a second carabiner. A second strap may be releasably secured to the second releasable attachment member. A kettle weight in some embodiments may be either permanently or releasably engaged to the second strap.

An individual desiring to engage in exercise may grasp the first grasping member or ring and pull the first grasping member or ring downwardly towards a floor surface, which in turn will remove any slack from the first cable elevating the kettle weight upwardly from a floor surface to permit an individual to engage in muscle exercise of one or both arms, or alternatively one or both legs.

In some embodiments, a second grasping member or ring, third strap, third releasable attachment member, second cable, third pulley, fourth pulley, fourth releasable attachment member, fourth strap, and second kettle weight may be disposed adjacent and substantially parallel to the first pulley and exercise components as earlier described above. In some embodiments, an individual may grasp both the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring to engage in two-handed exercise.

In some embodiments, the first releasable attachment member and the third releasable attachment member may be utilized to be releasably engaged to any type of grasping member as desired by an individual including bars and/or handles. In some embodiments, the second releasable attachment member and the fourth releasable attachment member may be releasably secured to various shaped, sized, or different types of weights which may be formed of increased or decreased mass.

In some embodiments an individual may engage in one type of exercise where the individual is kneeling and is pulling the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring in a downwardly direction to elevate the first kettle weight and the second kettle weight.

In an alternative embodiment an individual may engage in one type of exercise where the individual is kneeling and is pulling the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring in a downwardly direction in front of an individual's torso to elevate the first kettle weight and the second kettle weight.

In an alternative embodiment an individual may engage in one type of exercise where the individual is kneeling and is reaching above the individuals head to grasp the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring in order to pull the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring in a downwardly direction towards an individual's shoulders to elevate the first kettle weight and the second kettle weight.

In an alternative embodiment an individual may engage in one type of exercise where the individual is kneeling and has grasped the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring proximate to an individual's shoulders and is pushing the first grasping member or ring and the second grasping member or ring in a downwardly direction towards an individual's waist in order to elevate the first kettle weight and the second kettle weight.

In some embodiments, the first pulley and the second pulley are releasably secured to a first elevated horizontal support through the use of one or more straps. Each of the straps may include attachment rings which are constructed and arranged to engage safety hooks which are integral to the first pulley and the second pulley. In some embodiments the first cable and the second cable each include a first looped end and a second looped end. Each of the first looped end and the second looped end are constructed and arranged to engage a releasable attachment member which may be carabiners.

In at least one embodiment, a pair of elevated horizontal supports may be used to assist in the positioning of the first pulley and the second pulley to minimize swinging or motion of the first pulley and the second pulley during exercise activities by an individual.

In some embodiments, the first looped end and the second looped end of both the first cable and the second cable may include a tie mechanism which is utilized to establish the respective looped ends. The second releasable attachment member and the fourth releasable attachment member are preferably constructed and arranged to engage either of the first looped end or the second looped end of a second cable.

In some embodiments the second strap and the fourth strap include D-Rings which are utilized to releasably engage the second releasable attachment member and the fourth releasable attachment member respectively, to the first cable and the second cable.

In some embodiments the exercise device may be engaged to any type of structure. For example the exercise device may be engaged to an exposed roof truss(s) or to ceiling joist(s). In this embodiment the trusses or joists function as the elevated horizontal supports and vertical support beams are not required.

In some embodiments, the elevated horizontal supports may include and affixation device such as eye bolts, and the pulleys may include a releasable affixation element such as a spring loaded hook.

In at least one embodiment the releasable affixation element may be hooked or clipped to the affixation device which in turn may be permanently or releasably secured to a building structure.

In some embodiments each pulley as either permanently or releasably secured to an elevated horizontal support may be spatially separated from each other a desired distance. In some embodiments two pulleys form a set, where the two pulleys are aligned relative to each other as a portion of the exercise device. A second set of two pulleys may be aligned relative to each other as the second portion of the exercise device.

In some embodiments the first grasping member and the second grasping member may be O-rings, D-rings, straight handles, curved handles, a straight bar, or a curved bar.

In at least one embodiment, a transportable exercise device includes a plurality of pulleys engaged to an elevated horizontal support, a cable is releasably and operatively engaged to and extends between the pulleys engaged to the support, the cable having a first end and a second end, a grasping device is releasably engaged to the cable proximate to the first end, and a strap which is constructed and arranged to releasably engage the kettlebell weight, is releasably engaged to the cable proximate to the second end, wherein the manipulation of the grasping device in a downward direction draws the first end of the cable in a downward direction, elevating the kettlebell weight in an upward direction above a ground or floor surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 depicts an environmental exploded side view of one alternative embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 2 depicts an environmental isometric view of one alternative embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 3 depicts a detail partial environmental isometric view of one alternative embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 depicts a detail partial environmental isometric view of one alternative embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention;

FIG. 6 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention;

FIG. 7 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention;

FIG. 8 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention;

FIG. 9 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention; and

FIG. 10 depicts a side environmental view of one alternative embodiment showing the use of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In at least one embodiment, the transportable exercise device is identified by the numeral 10. The transportable exercise device 10 may be engaged to one or more elevated horizontal supports 48 which in some embodiments may be ceiling joists, elevated beams or other ceiling or elevated structural components of a building. In at least one embodiment an affixation device 60 is engaged to the elevated horizontal supports 48 to suspend a number of components of the transportable exercise device 10 above a ground or floor surface. In some embodiments, the affixation device 60 may be a strap formed of web having attachment rings 54. In other embodiments, the affixation device 60 may be formed of metallic hardware such as an O-ring or other mechanical device which is secured to the elevated horizontal supports 48. In some embodiments, the strap formed of web may be woven of natural or synthetic materials and/or combinations thereof.

Referring to FIG. 1, in at least one embodiment the transportable exercise device 10 is formed of the first pulley 12 and a second pulley 14. Each of the first and second pulleys 12, 14 preferably include a releasable affixation element 62 which in some embodiments may be a spring loaded hook. Releasable affixation element 62 is preferably adapted for engagement to the affixation device 60 as engaged to the elevated horizontal supports 48. In one embodiment, the spring loaded hook of the releasable affixation element 62 is engaged to the attachment rings 54 of the straps which form the affixation device 60.

In the preferred embodiment, each pulley includes a rotatable wheel 64. The transportable exercise device 10 also includes a first cable 28 which is disposed over each wheel 64 of the first pulley 12 and second pulley 14. The first cable 28 also preferably includes a first looped end 32 and a second looped and 34.

In some embodiments, a first releasable attachment member 40 is engaged to the first looped end 32 and a second releasable attachment member 42 is engaged to the second looped end 34.

In at least one embodiment a first strap 20 having attachment rings 54 is releasably engaged to the first releasable attachment member 40. The first strap 20 may be a web which may be formed of woven natural or synthetic fibers/materials and/or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the engagement of the attachment rings 54 of the first strap 20 to the first releasable attachment member 40 form a loop. In some embodiments, a first grasping member 36 is releasably inserted within and engaged to the loop formed by the engagement of the first strap 20 to the first releasable attachment member 40. This may be accomplished by placing one end of the first strap 20 through the O-ring of the first grasping member 36 and then securing both ends of the first strap 20 having the attachment rings 54 to the first releasable attachment member 40. In some embodiments, the first grasping member 36 may be an O-ring, a D-ring, a singular handle element, a bar, a rod, and/or a pipe to name a few of the many examples which may be grasped by an individual.

As may be seen in FIG. 1 a second releasable attachment member 42 may be releasably engaged to the second looped end 34. A second strap 22 having attachment rings 54 may be releasably secured to the second releasable attachment member 42.

In some embodiments, the first releasable attachment member 40 and the second releasable attachment member 42 may be carabiners, clips, and/or other types of mechanical fasteners at the discretion of an individual. The releasable attachment members 40, 42 are preferably of sufficient strength and durability to not fracture and/or fail during repeated assembly, disassembly, and use of the transportable exercise device 10.

In some embodiments, the second strap 22 when engaged to the second releasable attachment member 42 forms a loop. In some embodiments, one end of the second strap 22 is disposed through the handle of a kettle weight 52 and elevated for attachment of both ends of the second strap 22 to the second releasable attachment member 42.

In some embodiments as may be seen in FIG. 1 the first grasping member 36 is releasably attached to the first strap 20. The first strap 20 is releasably engaged to the first releasable attachment member 40. The first releasable attachment member 40 is releasably engaged to the first looped end 32 of the first cable 28. The first cable 28 is releasably attached to the first pulley 12 and a second pulley 14. The first pulley 12 and the second pulley 14 are releasably engaged to the affixation device 60. The affixation device 60 is releasably secured to the elevated horizontal support 48. The kettle weight 52 is releasably engaged to the second strap 22. The second strap 22 is releasably engaged to the second releasable attachment member 42 and the second releasable attachment member 42 is releasably engaged to the second looped end 34 of the first cable 28.

In at least one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2, an upper and a lower left pair of elevated horizontal supports 48 is shown as well as a right pair of upper and lower elevated horizontal supports 48. In at least one embodiment as shown in FIG. 2, one end each of the of the affixation devices 60 is passed behind the lower elevated horizontal support 48, and behind, and over the top, of the upper elevated horizontal support 48, on both of the left and right sides. The releasable affixation elements 62 of the first, second, third, and fourth pulleys 12, 14, 16 and 18 respectively may then be engaged to the attachment rings 54 of the affixation device 60.

In at least one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 2 a third pulley 16, fourth pulley 18, third strap 24, four strap 26, and second cable 30 are shown. In at least one embodiment the second cable 30 includes a third releasable attachment member 44 and a fourth releasable attachment member 46. The third releasable attachment member 44 is proximate to the first looped end 32 and the fourth releasable attachment member 46 is proximate to the second looped end 34. The third releasable attachment member 44 and the fourth releasable attachment member 46 may be engaged to attachment rings 54 which are integral to the third strap 24 and the fourth strap 26. The second cable 30 is preferably engaged to the wheels 64 of the third pulley 16 and the fourth pulley 18. In at least one embodiment a second grasping member 38 is releasably secured to the third strap 24 and a second kettle weight 52 is releasably attached to the fourth strap 26. In FIG. 2 an O-ring is utilized as the second grasping member 38.

As seen in FIG. 2 the first pulley 12 and second pulley 14 are substantially parallel to the third pulley 16 and the fourth pulley 18. In addition, the first cable 28 and the second cable 30 are preferably parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the affixation device 60 may include a tacky surface which deters movement of the respective affixation devices 60 toward each other during use of the transportable exercise device 10. In some embodiments, the affixation devices 60 do not move toward each other along the axis of the respective first cable 28 and/or the second cable 30. In addition, the affixation devices 60 do not move toward each other in a direction which is normal to the axis of the respective first cable 28 and/or the second cable 30.

In at least one embodiment as may be seen in FIG. 3, the first grasping member 36 and the second grasping member 38 have been replaced with an elongate grasping element 66 which may be a pipe or tube formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. It should be noted that in FIG. 3 that the elongate grasping element 66 includes at least two attachment rings 68 which enable the releasable attachment of the elongate grasping element 66 to the first releasable attachment member 40 and the third releasable attachment member 44.

In at least one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 4, the first grasping member 36, and the second grasping member 38 are depicted as independent handles which may be formed of sections of a pipe or a tube which in turn may be formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. It should be noted that in FIG. 4 that the first grasping member 36, and the second grasping member 38 each includes at least one attachment ring 68 which enable the releasable attachment of the first grasping member 36, and the second grasping member 38 to the first releasable attachment member 40 and the third releasable attachment member 44 respectively.

As depicted in FIGS. 3 and 4, in one embodiment the first looped end 32, on the first cable 28 and second cable 30 may be formed through the use of a tie mechanism 58. Similarly the second looped end 34 on the first cable 28 and second cable 30 may be formed through the use of a tie mechanism 58.

In some embodiments FIGS. 5 through 10 show the use of the transportable exercise device 10. In FIG. 5 individual is gripping a first grasping member 36 which removes slack from the first cable 28 elevating the kettle weight 52 above a ground or floor surface. In FIG. 6 the individual has drawn the first grasping member 36 in a downward direction retracting the first cable 28 as engaged to the rotatable wheels 64 of the first and second pulleys 12, 14 respectively lifting the kettle weight 52. As depicted in FIGS. 5 and 6 only a single cable is being utilized with a first pulley 12 and a second pulley 14. The individual as depicted in FIGS. 5 and 6 is independently exercising a single arm.

In one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 7, an individual is gripping a first grasping member 36 which is shown to be an independent handle which may be formed of a section of a pipe or a tube, which in turn may be formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. As depicted in FIG. 7 only a single cable is being utilized with a first pulley 12 and a second pulley 14. The individual as depicted in FIG. 7 is independently exercising a single arm.

In one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 8, the first grasping member 36 and the second grasping member 38 have been replaced with an elongate grasping element 66 which may be a bar formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. As depicted in FIG. 8, two cables are being utilized with a first pulley 12, a second pulley 14, third pulley 16 and fourth pulley 18 as well as two kettle weights 52. The individual as depicted in FIG. 8 is simultaneously exercising both arms.

In one embodiment as depicted in FIG. 9, the first grasping member 36 and the second grasping member 38 are shown as independent handles which may be a section of a pipe or a tube, which in turn may be formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. As depicted in FIG. 9, two cables are being utilized with a first pulley 12, second pulley 14, third pulley 16 and fourth pulley 18 as well as two kettle weights 52. The individual as depicted in FIG. 9 is kneeling and is simultaneously exercising both arms. However, the individual may exercise each arm independently of the other.

In at least one embodiment as may be seen in FIG. 10, the first grasping member 36 and the second grasping member 38 have been replaced with an elongate grasping element 66 which may be a pipe or tube formed of metal, plastic, wood, or other sturdy materials. It should be noted that in FIG. 10 that the elongate grasping element 66 includes at least two attachment rings 68 which enable the releasable attachment of the elongate grasping element 66 to the first releasable attachment member 40 and the third releasable attachment member 44. As depicted in FIG. 10, two cables are being utilized with a first pulley 12, second pulley 14, third pulley 16 and fourth pulley 18 as well as two kettle weights 52. The individual as depicted in FIG. 10 is kneeling and is simultaneously exercising both arms.

In some embodiments the transportable exercise device 10 may be easily disassembled for placement within a carrier or bag for convenient relocation and reassembly for additional use. An individual is therefore not restricted to use of the transportable exercise device 10 in a single location. In some embodiments, the O-rings of the first grasping member 36 and second grasping member 38 provide improved exercise to an individual. In addition, the use of kettle weights 52 facilitates the ease of transportation of the exercise device 12 as well as the disassembly and reassembly of the exercise device 12 within a desired location. It should be noted that all of the elements as identified herein are easily disassembled and reassembled relative to each other to facilitate transportation and reassembly. It should be noted that in some embodiments that an individual may transport any desired number of cables having any desired length for use with the exercise device 10. In some embodiments an individual is not limited to reassembly of the exercise device 10 using one cable and a first pulley 12 and second pulley 14. In some embodiments, an individual may use a single pulley. Alternatively, an individual is not restricted to use of a maximum of two cables and may use three or more cables where each cable may implement the use of one or more pulleys and kettle weights. It should be noted that an individual may provide any of the above identified elements in any combination to improve flexibility of use of the exercise device 10.

In at least one embodiment the exercise device is formed of at least two or two sets of vertical support beams and a plurality of horizontal support rods. Each vertical support beam or set of vertical support beams may be spatially separated from each other a desired distance of more or less than five feet. For example the space utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a width dimension of at least 5 feet. It should be noted that in other embodiments that the space utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a width dimension of more or less than 5 feet.

In some embodiments each of the horizontal support rods may be elevated above a floor or platform surface a desired distance of more or less than five feet. For example the elevation of the horizontal support rods utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a height dimension of at least 5 feet. It should be noted that in other embodiments that the height of the horizontal support rods utilized by an individual during use of the exercise device will have a height dimension of more or less than 5 feet.

In some embodiments, the vertical support beams include a plurality of aligned and regularly spaced apertures which permit the height of the horizontal support rods to be adjusted vertically relative to a floor surface.

In some embodiments, at least two pulleys are adjustably and/or releasably secured to each of the horizontal support rods. In some embodiments a cable is engaged to each set of pulleys.

In more detail, a first pulley on a first horizontal support rod is aligned with a second pulley on the first horizontal support rod. A first cable is disposed and adjustably engaged to the first pulley and the second pulley. A first end of the first cable may include a first fastener which may be a carabiner, which in turn may be releasably secured to a first strap as engaged to a first ring or handle member. In some embodiments, the first ring or handle member is similar or identical to a ring used for gymnastic exercises. In some embodiments, a second end of the first cable extends downwardly from the second pulley towards a floor surface. The second end of the first cable preferably includes a second fastener which may be a second carabiner. A second strap may be releasably secured to the second fastener. A weight in some embodiments may be either permanently or releasably engaged to the second strap.

In some embodiments an individual desiring to engage in exercise may grasp the first ring and pull the first ring downwardly towards a floor surface, which in turn will remove any slack from the first cable elevating the weight upwardly from a floor surface to permit an individual to engage in muscle exercise.

In some embodiments, a second ring, third strap, third fastener, second cable, third pulley, fourth pulley, fourth fastener, fourth strap, and second weight will be disposed adjacent to and be substantially parallel with the first pulley and exercise components as earlier described above.

In some embodiments, an individual may grasp both the first ring and the second ring to engage in two-handed exercise.

In some embodiments, the first fastener and the third fastener may be utilized to be releasably engaged to any type of grasping element as desired by an individual including bars and/or handles. It should be also noted that the second fastener and the fourth fastener may be releasably secured to various shaped, sized, or different types of weighting members which may be formed of increased or decreased weight.

In one embodiment, an individual may kneel and push the first ring and the second ring in a downwardly direction to elevate the first weight and second weight. In one embodiment, an individual may kneel and pull the first ring and the second ring in a downwardly direction in front of an individual's torso to elevate the first weight and the second weight.

In one embodiment, an individual may kneel and reach above the individual's head to grasp the first ring and the second ring in order to pull the first ring and the second ring in a downwardly direction towards an individual's shoulders to elevate the first weight and the second weight.

In one embodiment, an individual may kneel and grasp the first ring and the second ring proximate to an individual's shoulders and push the first ring and the second ring in a downwardly direction towards an individual's waist in order to elevate the first weight and the second weight.

In some embodiments, the first weight and the second weight are Kettlebell type weights.

In some embodiments, the first pulley and the second pulley are releasably secured to a first horizontal support rod through the use of straps. Each of the straps may include attachment rings which are constructed and arranged to engage safety hooks, which in turn are integral to the first pulley and second pulley.

In some embodiments the first end of the first cable and the second cable include a loop which is constructed and arranged to engage a first fastener and third fastener respectively which may be carabiners.

In some embodiments, a pair of horizontal support rods may be used to assist in the positioning of the first pulley and second pulley to minimize swinging or motion of the first pulley and second pulley during exercise activities.

In some embodiments, the second end of the first cable and the second cable may include a tie mechanism, which are utilized to establish a loop. The second fastener and the fourth fastener are preferably constructed and arranged to releasably engage the loops.

In some embodiments the second strap and the fourth strap include D-Rings which are utilized to releasably engage the second fastener and the fourth fastener respectively, to the first cable and the second cable.

In some embodiments the exercise device may be engaged to any type of structure. For example the exercise device may be engaged to an exposed roof truss(s) or to ceiling joist(s).

In at least one embodiment the at least two sets of vertical support beams are not required, and the existing building structure functions in replacement of the horizontal support rods.

In at least one embodiment a pulley may be engaged to an eyebolt and the pulley may include a releasable latching member such as a spring loaded hook. In at least one embodiment the pulley may be clipped to the eyebolt as secured to the building structure.

In some embodiments each pulley as either permanently or releasably secured to a structure may be spatially separated from each other a desired distance. In some embodiments two pulleys form a set, where the two pulleys are aligned relative to each other as a portion of the exercise device. A second set of two pulleys are aligned relative to each other as the second portion of the exercise device. It should be noted that the location, positioning, and/or operation of the pulleys, cables, fasteners, weights as well as other elements, including spacing dimensions, are equally applicable to the embodiment where the vertical supports and horizontal rods are replaced with structural elements of a building.

In some embodiments the first ring and the second ring may be replaced with straight or curved handles. In other embodiments the first ring and the second ring may be replaced with a bar or rod which extends between the first fastener and the third fastener. It should be noted that in some embodiments that the handles, bars and/or rods each may include fifth, sixth, seventh or eighth fasteners which may be used to releasable or permanently secure the rings, handles, bar, or rod to the first fastener and the third fastener.

In a first alternative embodiment, a transportable exercise device has a plurality of pulleys constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to at least one elevated horizontal support, at least one cable is operatively engaged to and extends between the plurality of pulleys, the at least one cable having a first end and a second end, the at least one cable being releasably engaged to the plurality of pulleys, at least one grasping member is releasably engaged to the at least one cable proximate to the first end, at least one strap is releasably engaged to the at least one cable proximate to the second end, and at least one kettlebell weight is releasably engaged to the at least one strap, wherein manipulation of the at least one grasping member in a downward direction draws the first end of the at least one cable in a downward direction, elevating the at least one kettlebell weight in an upward direction above a ground or floor surface.

In a second alternative embodiment according to the first embodiment, a plurality of affixation devices are provided where at least two affixation devices are constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to the at least one elevated horizontal support.

In a third alternative embodiment according to the second embodiment, four affixation devices are provided and a first elevated horizontal support, and a second elevated horizontal support, wherein two of the affixation devices are releasably engaged to the first elevated horizontal support and two of the affixation devices are releasably engaged to the second elevated horizontal support.

In a fourth alternative embodiment according to the third embodiment, a first pulley, a second pulley, a third pulley, and a fourth pulley are provided, each of the first pulley, the second pulley, the third pulley, and the fourth pulley, comprising at least one wheel and a releasable affixation element, wherein the releasable affixation element is constructed and arranged for releasable attachment to at least one of the affixation devices.

In a fifth alternative embodiment according to the fourth embodiment, a first cable and a second cable are provided, where each of the first cable and the second cable comprise a first looped end and a second looped end.

In a sixth alternative embodiment according to the fifth embodiment, a first releasable attachment member, a second releasable attachment member, a third releasable attachment member, and a fourth releasable attachment member are provided wherein the first releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to the first looped end of the first cable, the second releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to the second looped end of the first cable, the third releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to the first looped end of the second cable, and the fourth releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to the second looped end of the second cable.

In a seventh alternative embodiment according to the sixth embodiment, a first strap, a second strap, a third strap, and a fourth strap are provided where each of the first strap, the second strap, the third strap, and the fourth strap comprise attachment rings, wherein the first strap is releasably engaged to the first releasable attachment member, the second strap is releasably engaged to the second releasable attachment member, the third strap is releasably engaged to the third releasable attachment member, and the fourth strap is releasably engaged to the fourth releasable attachment member.

In an eighth alternative embodiment according to the seventh embodiment, a first grasping member and a second grasping member are provided, wherein the first grasping member and the second grasping member are O-rings, and further wherein the first grasping member is releasably engaged to the first strap and the second grasping member is releasably engaged to the third strap.

In a ninth alternative embodiment according to the eighth embodiment, a first kettle weight and a second kettle weight are provided, wherein the first kettle weight is releasably engaged to the second strap and the second kettle weight is releasably engaged to the fourth strap.

In a tenth alternative embodiment, according to the ninth embodiment, at least one of the first releasable attachment member, the second releasable attachment member, the third releasable attachment member, and the fourth releasable attachment member is a carabiner.

In an eleventh alternative embodiment according to the sixth alternative embodiment, the grasping member is an elongate grasping element, the elongate grasping element comprising a first attachment ring and a second attachment ring, wherein the first attachment ring is releasably engaged to the first releasable attachment member and the second attachment ring is releasably engaged to the third releasable attachment member.

In a twelfth alternative embodiment according to the eleventh alternative embodiment a first strap and a second strap are provided, where each of the first strap and the second strap comprise attachment rings, wherein the first strap is releasably engaged to the second releasable attachment member, and the second strap is releasably engaged to the fourth releasable attachment member.

In a thirteenth alternative embodiment according to the twelfth alternative embodiment, a first kettle weight and a second kettle weight is provided, wherein the first kettle weight is releasably engaged to the first strap and the second kettle weight is releasably engaged to the second strap.

In a fourteenth alternative embodiment according to the thirteenth alternative embodiment at least one of the first releasable attachment member, the second releasable attachment member, the third releasable attachment member, and the fourth releasable attachment member is a carabiner.

This completes the description of the preferred and alternate embodiments of the invention. Those skilled in the art may recognize other equivalents to the specific embodiment described herein which equivalents are intended to be encompassed by the claims attached hereto.

The above disclosure is intended to be illustrative and not exhaustive. This description will suggest many variations and alternatives to one of ordinary skill in this art. The various elements shown in the individual figures and described above may be combined or modified for combination as desired. All these alternatives and variations are intended to be included within the scope of the claims where the term “comprising” means “including, but not limited to”.

These and other embodiments which characterize the invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forming a part hereof However, for further understanding of the invention, its advantages and objectives obtained by its use, reference should be made to the drawings which form a further part hereof and the accompanying descriptive matter, in which there is illustrated and described embodiments of the invention.

Claims

1. A transportable exercise device comprising:

a plurality of pulleys constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to at least one elevated horizontal support;

at least one cable operatively engaged to and extending between said plurality of pulleys, said at least one cable having a first end and a second end, said at least one cable being releasably engaged to said plurality of pulleys;

at least one grasping member releasably engaged to said at least one cable proximate to said first end;

at least one strap releasably engaged to said at least one cable proximate to said second end; and

at least one kettlebell weight releasably engaged to said at least one strap, wherein manipulation of said at least one of said grasping member in a downward direction draws said first end of said at least one cable in a downward direction, elevating said at least one kettlebell weight in an upward direction above a ground or floor surface.

2. The transportable exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of affixation devices, at least two affixation devices being constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to said at least one elevated horizontal support.

3. The transportable exercise device according to claim 2, further comprising four affixation devices and a first elevated horizontal support, and a second elevated horizontal support, wherein two of said affixation devices are releasably engaged to said first elevated horizontal support and two of said affixation devices are releasably engaged to said second elevated horizontal support.

4. The transportable exercise device according to claim 3, further comprising a first pulley, a second pulley, a third pulley, and a fourth pulley, each of said first pulley, said second pulley, said third pulley, and said fourth pulley, comprising at least one wheel and a releasable affixation element, wherein said releasable affixation element is constructed and arranged for releasable attachment to at least one of said affixation devices.

5. The transportable exercise device according to claim 4, further comprising a first cable and a second cable, each of said first cable and said second cable comprising a first looped end and a second looped end.

6. The transportable exercise device according to claim 5, further comprising a first releasable attachment member, a second releasable attachment member, a third releasable attachment member, and a fourth releasable attachment member wherein said first releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to said first looped end of said first cable, said second releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to said second looped end of said first cable, said third releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to said first looped end of said second cable, and said fourth releasable attachment member is constructed and arranged for releasable engagement to said second looped end of said second cable.

7. The transportable exercise device according to claim 6, further comprising a first strap, a second strap, a third strap, and a fourth strap, each of said first strap, said second strap, said third strap, and said fourth strap, comprising attachment rings, wherein said first strap is releasably engaged to said first releasable attachment member, said second strap is releasably engaged to said second releasable attachment member, said third strap is releasably engaged to said third releasable attachment member, and said fourth strap is releasably engaged to said fourth releasable attachment member.

8. The transportable exercise device according to claim 7, further comprising a first grasping member and a second grasping member, wherein said first grasping member and said second grasping member are O-rings, and further wherein said first grasping member is releasably engaged to said first strap and said second grasping member is releasably engaged to said third strap.

9. The transportable exercise device according to claim 8, further comprising a first kettle weight and a second kettle weight, wherein said first kettle weight is releasably engaged to said second strap and said second kettle weight is releasably engaged to said fourth strap.

10. The transportable exercise device according to claim 9, wherein at least one of said first releasable attachment member, said second releasable attachment member, said third releasable attachment member, and said fourth releasable attachment member is a carabiner.

11. The transportable exercise device according to claim 6, wherein said grasping member is an elongate grasping element, said elongate grasping element comprising a first attachment ring and the second attachment ring, wherein said first attachment ring is releasably engaged to said first releasable attachment member and said second attachment ring is releasably engaged to said third releasable attachment member.

12. The transportable exercise device according to claim 11, further comprising a first strap, a second strap, each of said first strap and said second strap comprising attachment rings, wherein said first strap is releasably engaged to said second releasable attachment member, said second strap is releasably engaged to said fourth releasable attachment member.

13. The transportable exercise device according to claim 12, further comprising a first kettle weight and a second kettle weight, wherein said first kettle weight is releasably engaged to said first strap and said second kettle weight is releasably engaged to said second strap.

14. The transportable exercise device according to claim 13, wherein at least one of said first releasable attachment member, said second releasable attachment member, said third releasable attachment member, and said fourth releasable attachment member is a carabiner.