IP Library Granted Patent US 12,285,669
Granted Patent B2
US 12,285,669 · App. 18/098,664 · Granted Apr 29, 2025

Exercise apparatus

Inventor: Jeremy M. Leavitt (Bayfield, CO)
Assignee: Core Health & Fitness, LLC
A63B69/222
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Patent No.
US 12,285,669
App. No.
18/098,664
Granted
Apr 29, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

An exercise apparatus can include a base. The exercise apparatus can include a post comprising a first portion and a second portion. The base can be configured to receive the first portion of the post. The exercise apparatus can include a pad disposed around the second portion of the post. The exercise apparatus can include a tank coupled with the post at a distal end of the post opposite the base. The pad can extend from the base to the tank.

Claims (45)

1. An exercise apparatus, comprising:

a base;

a post comprising a first portion and a second portion, the base configured to receive the first portion of the post;

a pad disposed around the second portion of the post; and

a tank coupled with the post at a distal end of the post opposite the base, the pad extending from the base to the tank;

wherein the pad defines a first cavity and a second cavity, the second portion of the post disposed in the first cavity and the tank disposed in the second cavity.

2. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:

a flexible diaphragm disposed around the first portion of the post, the flexible diaphragm disposed at least partially between the post and the base, the flexible diaphragm to allow the post to move relative to the base.

3. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a receptacle to receive the first portion of the post, the first portion of the post comprising a first diameter and the receptacle comprising a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter to facilitate a predetermined angle of deflection of the post.

4. The exercise apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the predetermined angle of deflection is between 5 and 10 degrees.

5. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first cavity has a first cavity diameter and the second cavity having has a second cavity diameter, the first cavity diameter less than the second cavity diameter.

6. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein:

the pad defines a ridge; and

when the tank is coupled with the post, the tank interfaces with the ridge to prevent translational movement of the pad relative to the post.

7. The exercise apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the tank is threadably coupled with the post.

8. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises:

a first base portion defining a receptacle; and

a second base portion,

wherein at least one of the first base portion and the second base portion comprises a reservoir, and

wherein at least one of the first base portion and the second base portion comprises an anchor point.

9. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the tank comprises:

a tank reservoir to receive a fluid to dampen an effect of a force applied to the exercise apparatus; and

an inlet disposed on a top surface of the tank to provide a path for the fluid to enter or exit the tank reservoir,

wherein the tank is configured to prevent translational movement of the pad relative to the post.

10. The exercise apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a base reservoir to retain a first filler.

11. The exercise apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the tank comprises a tank reservoir to retain a second filler.

12. The exercise apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the post comprises a post reservoir that extends through the first portion and the second portion of the post, the post reservoir to retain a third filler.

13. A method, comprising:

inserting a first portion of a post into a base;

disposing a pad around a second portion of the post, wherein the pad defines a first cavity and a second cavity such that the second portion of the post is in the second cavity; and

coupling a tank with the post such that the tank is positioned in the first cavity, wherein the tank is disposed at a distal end of the post opposite the base and the pad extends from the base to the tank.

14. The method of claim 13 , comprising:

disposing a flexible diaphragm around the first portion of the post;

coupling the flexible diaphragm with the post; and

coupling the flexible diaphragm with the base,

wherein the flexible diaphragm is configured to allow the post to move relative to the base.

15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the base comprises a receptacle to receive the first portion of the post, the first portion comprising a first diameter and the receptacle comprising a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter to facilitate a predetermined angle of deflection of the post.

16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the predetermined angle of deflection is between 5 and 10 degrees.

17. The method of claim 13 ,

wherein the first cavity has a first cavity diameter and the second cavity has a second cavity diameter, the first cavity diameter less than the second cavity diameter.

18. The method of claim 13 , wherein the pad defines an inner ridge, the method further comprising interfacing a bottom surface of the tank with the inner ridge, such that the tank prevents translational movement of the pad relative to the post.

19. The method of claim 13 , wherein the base comprises a first base portion and a second base portion, the first base portion comprising a reservoir and the second base portion comprising a handle.

20. The method of claim 13 , wherein the base comprises a first base portion and a second base portion, the method further comprising:

disposing the first portion of the post in a receptacle of the first base portion, the first base portion comprising a first base reservoir and a handle; and

coupling the second base portion with the first base portion, the second base portion comprising a second base reservoir.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 4, 2026
From: ACQUIOM AGENCY SERVICES LLC
To: CORE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC
Reel/Frame 075526/0523 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 21, 2026
From: CORE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC
To: TWIN BROOK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC
Reel/Frame 075340/0051 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 26, 2025
From: LEAVITT, JEREMY M.
To: THROWDOWN INC.
Reel/Frame 070632/0811 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 26, 2025
From: THROWDOWN INC.
To: CORE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC
Reel/Frame 070633/0160 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 17, 2024
From: CORE HEALTH & FITNESS, LLC
To: ACQUIOM AGENCY SERVICES LLC
Reel/Frame 067742/0802 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63300784 · Jan 19, 2022
Related Publication 20230226423A1 · Jul 20, 2023
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