Surface-empathic exercise bench
View Patent ↗The present disclosure is directed to an exercise bench device that provides surface empathy between a user's body and the bench's platforms. The device comprises strategically placed cushions that feature the shape of a human spine, neck, legs and buttocks. Said cushions comprise indicia that allow a user to know where exactly each part of the body should be located when exercising in order to prevent injuries. The device further comprises an adjustable set of platforms where said cushions are located, in order to allow use by different types of users.
1. An exercise bench, comprising:
a bar;
a first movable platform;
a second movable platform;
a first undulated cushion and a second undulated cushion;
wherein the first undulated cushion is attached to and corresponds to the first movable platform;
wherein the second undulated cushion is attached to and corresponds to the second movable platform;
wherein the first undulated cushion includes a top area adapted to conform to the neck of a user, a middle area adapted to conform with the middle back of the user, and a bottom area adapted to conform with the lower back of the user;
wherein the top area and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion have a cushion thickness that is greater than a cushion thickness of the middle area;
wherein the second undulated cushion includes a rear area, a front area, and a middle area located between the front area and the rear area;
wherein the middle area is adapted to conform with the coccyx or buttocks of the user, and the front area is adapted to conform with the knees or lower legs of the user;
wherein the front area and the rear area of the second undulated cushion each have a cushion thickness and a surface area that is greater than a cushion thickness and surface area of the middle area;
wherein the top area of the first undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the neck of the user, and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement the lower back of the user;
wherein the middle area of the second undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the coccyx or buttocks of the user, and the front area of the second cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the knees or lower legs of the user;
wherein said first and second movable platforms each comprise a protrusion with a plurality of holes, each protrusion being configured to allow the corresponding movable platform to be adjusted to different angles;
wherein said first and second movable platforms are connected to said bar, forming an angle between said first and second movable platforms.
2. The exercise bench of claim 1 , wherein said colored indicator for indicating placement of the user's neck, lower back, coccyx, buttocks, knees, or lower legs comprises at least one color that is different from a color of the first undulated cushion or the second undulated cushion.
3. The exercise bench of claim 1 , wherein said colored indicator for indicating placement of the user's neck, lower back, coccyx, buttocks, knees, or lower legs comprises text.
4. The exercise bench of claim 1 , wherein said colored indicator for indicating placement of the user's neck, lower back, coccyx, buttocks, knees, or lower legs comprises at least one symbol.
5. The exercise bench of claim 1 , further comprising colored indicator on the first cushion for indicating placement of the user's middle back.
6. The exercise bench of claim 1 , wherein said angle between said first and second movable platforms is adjustable.
7. The exercise bench of claim 1 , wherein in the top area and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion have a surface area that is greater than a surface area of the middle area.
8. An exercise bench, comprising:
a bar;
a first movable platform;
a second movable platform;
a first undulated cushion and a second undulated cushion;
wherein the first undulated cushion is attached to and corresponds to the first movable platform;
wherein the second undulated cushion is attached to and corresponds to the second movable platform;
wherein the first undulated cushion includes a top area adapted to conform to the neck of a user, a middle area adapted to conform with the middle back of the user, and a bottom area adapted to conform with the lower back of the user;
wherein the top area and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion have a cushion thickness that is greater than a cushion thickness of the middle area;
wherein the second undulated cushion includes a rear area, a front area, and a middle area located between the front area and the rear area;
wherein the middle area is adapted to conform with the coccyx or buttocks of the user, and the front area is adapted to conform with the knees or lower legs of the user;
wherein the front area and the rear area of the second undulated cushion each have a cushion thickness and a surface area that is greater than a cushion thickness and surface area of the middle area; wherein the top area of the first undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the neck of the user, and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement the lower back of the user; wherein said first and second movable platforms each comprise a protrusion with a plurality of holes, each protrusion being configured to allow the corresponding movable platform to be adjusted to different angles;
wherein said first and second movable platforms are connected to said bar, forming an angle between said first and second movable platforms.
9. The exercise bench of claim 8 , wherein said colored indicator for indicating placement of the user's neck or lower back comprises at least one color that is different from a color of the first undulated cushion.
10. The exercise bench of claim 8 , wherein the middle area of the second undulated cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the coccyx or buttocks of the user, and the front area of the second cushion comprises a colored indicator for indicating placement of the knees or lower legs of the user.
11. The exercise bench of claim 10 , wherein said colored indicator for indicating placement of the user's coccyx, buttocks, knees, or lower legs comprises at least one color that is different from a color of the second undulated cushion.
12. The exercise bench of claim 8 , wherein in the top area and the bottom area of the first undulated cushion have a surface area that is greater than a surface area of the middle area.