TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter relates generally to an exercise device and system. More particularly but not specifically, the present invention relates to a portable exercise device and system.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Nowadays, having good health is the main concern among most of the people in society. Today everyone wants to be fit and healthy. For this, most people generally pay visits to gym to do exercises for achieving a standard fitness and to maintain their health. However, in the fast moving world, a large number of people are unable to visit the gym on a regular basis in spite of their desire to be fit. The most pertinent issue the peoples are facing is not having flexibility in the routine.
[0003] To address the above-mentioned issue various portable exercise of gym devices were developed. As in one of the prior art, US4826153A titled as "Portable folding freestanding gym" discloses a portable folding freestanding exercise device/apparatus comprising of a pair of vertical rectangular contoured sections, each section comprised of a front and rear vertical channel-shaped frame members interconnected at their top and lower end by horizontal curved-shaped members, said vertical rectangular sections are pivotally connected with hinges at said top and lower ends, for movement between a stored fold-up and a fixed set-up position and attached rigidly between said top and lower hinges is a vertical weight track adapted to engage a weight track guide which includes weights in order; and to keep the weights while in their vertical movement void of side sway movement. However, the disclosed device consists several movable parts thereby causing trouble in assembling the device. Also, due to several number of parts, the device usage gets restricted and the device portability becomes a challenge.
[0004] In another prior art, US6612170B2 titled as "Portable lightweight home and travel gym" discloses a portable lightweight and travel gym with a different device design. As the device is having an isometric exercise apparatus includes a

platform, a strap/cable/pulley system and a sensor is used to monitor the stress on the cell in term of kilogram and pound. However, the disclosed invention has a limited load variation so engaging the different muscle group over the device is difficult.
[0005] Hence, it is an objective of the present invention to resolve all above-mentioned problems attached with the prior arts.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0007] In one aspect of the present invention, a portable exercise device comprises a hook, and a frame. The frame comprises a plurality of slots. The plurality of slots providing a path for movement of the hook along the plurality of slots.
[0008] In an embodiment, the plurality of slots is disposed circumferentially to the frame.
[0009] In an embodiment, a pin connects two halves of the frame together.
[00010] In an embodiment, the frame is made up of a pair of circular sections.
[00011] In an embodiment, the hook is guided and fixed in the desired position for attaching with a bar.
[00012] In an embodiment, the hook and the bar is attached through at-least a rubber band.
[00013] In an embodiment, the hook and the bar attachment creates sufficient force as generated by weight bar.
[00014] In an embodiment, a plurality of holding slots is disposed in the frame at a pre-determined range of angle.

[00015] In one aspect of the present invention, a method of assembling a portable exercise device is disclosed. The method comprises majorly four steps. Firstly, fixing a first end of a tension elastic band with a hook, and a second end of the tension elastic band with a handle. Secondly, attaching the hook to one of the plurality of slots of the frame. Thirdly, placing the frame in accordance with user and exercise requirement. Finally, fitting a push- bar in the plurality of holding slots.
[00016] The portable exercise device and system is a portable, foldable and freestanding exercise device.
[00017] It is an advantage of the present subject matter that the portable exercise device does not require big set-up assembling.
[00018] It is an another advantage of the present subject matter that the portable exercise device is having a circular design which provide it a wide load variation which helps in engaging different muscle group during exercise.
[00019] Another advantage of the present invention, to enhance the life span of the various components of the portable exercise device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[00020] The detailed description is given with reference to the accompanying figures. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to reference like features and components.
[00021] Figure 1 illustrates a top view of a portable exercise device in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[00022] Figure 2 illustrates another top view of the portable exercise device in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00023] Figure 3 a illustrates a view showing components of the portable exercise device in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter; and

[00024] Figure 3b illustrates an isometric view of a prototype of the portable exercise device in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter.
[00025] The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature. The colored drawings, if provided along with this description are only meant to make the details of invention clear and have no effect whatsoever on the scope of the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[00026] Various features and embodiments of the present invention here will be discernible from the following further description thereof, set out hereunder. Further, in the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof. In the drawings, similar symbols typically identify similar components, unless context dictates otherwise. The illustrative embodiments described in the detailed description, drawings, and claims are not meant to be limiting. Other embodiments may be used, and other changes may be made, without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. It will be readily understood that the aspects of the present disclosure, as generally described herein, and illustrated in the Figures, can be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are explicitly contemplated herein.
[000271 In one aspect of the present invention, a portable exercise device comprises a hook, a plurality of slots, a pin, and a frame. The frame is made up of a pair of circular sections. Each section comprises of a pair of circular slotted frame members inter-connected at the middle and can be fixed to the ground via vacuum holes when laid horizontally above the ground. The frame having the plurality of slots in which the hook is guided and fixed in the desired position which is attached to a bar via rubber bands that creates sufficient force when the bar is lifted up by standing on the frames. The tension created by the rubber is

equivalent to the force that a weight bar generates. Due to the generation of weight bar, the user performs regular exercise similar to a gym.
[00028] The aforesaid and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail in conjunction with the figures in the following description.
[00029] Figure 1 illustrates a top view of a portable exercise device (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. The portable exercise device (100) comprises a hook (1), a plurality of slots (2), a pin (3), and a frame (4). The hook (1) is for connecting the resisting elastic band. The hook (1) is adjusted along the slot at any angle. The plurality of slots (2) are provided to accommodate the hook (1) and provide a path for movement of the hook (1) along the plurality of slots (2).
[00030] The two halves of the frame (4) of the system are complete one part of the frame (4) which has the plurality of slots (2) circumferentially. Before connecting the two halves of the frame (4), the two hook (1) is attached along the plurality of slots (2). Those two halves of the frame (4) are connected together with the help of the Pin (3). The Pin (3) is to connect two halves of the frame (4) together. The frame (4) is made up of a pair of circular sections. Each section comprises of a pair of circular slotted frame members inter-connected at the middle and can be fixed to the ground via vacuum holes when laid horizontally above the ground. This advantage of the circular design over rectangular design is that it is having flexibility in changing of the hook (1) position which provides variation in force.
[00031] The frame (4) having the plurality of slots (2) in which the hook (1) is guided and fixed in the desired position which is attached to a handle (10-shown in figure 3a) via rubber bands (8-shown in figure 3a) that creates sufficient force when the bar is lifted up by standing on the frame (4). The tension created by the rubber is equivalent to the force that a weight bar generates. Due to the generation of weight bar, the user performs regular exercise similar to a gym.

[00032] Figure 2 illustrates another top view of the portable exercise device (100) in accordance with another embodiment of the present subject matter. The portable exercise device (100) comprises a plurality of holding slots (5). The plurality of holding slots (5) are provided to accommodate push-up bars. The plurality of holding slots (5) are provided in the frame (4) at a pre-determined range of angle. The pre-determined range of angle for the plurality of holding slots (5) is determined based on the user requirement of a particular exercise. For instance, the angle for accommodating the push-up bar in the plurality of holding slots (5) is specific for an exercise of shoulders. Similarly, the angle for accommodating the push-up bar in the plurality of holding slots (5) varies for exercise of other parts of bodies such as chest, back, and arms etc.
[00033] Further, the angle for accommodating the push-up bar in the plurality of holding slots (5) also varies in accordance with different types of exercise such as wide grip push ups, Close grip push ups, Diamond push ups, Single bar push ups, Mountain climber, L slits, Tricep dips, Handstand push ups etc.
[00034] Figure 3a and Figure 3b illustrates a view showing components (1,8,10) of the portable exercise device (100), and an isometric view of a prototype of the portable exercise device (100) in accordance with an embodiment of the present subject matter. In an embodiment, the portable exercise device (100) comprises a handle (10), and at-least a tension elastic band (8). The hook (1) and the handle (10) is attached through at-least the tension elastic band (8). The hook (1) connects with the frame (4). The handle (10) is for the user to hold and do exercise with the portable exercise device (100). The tension elastic band (8) is the attachment link between the hook (1), and the handle (10). In another words, the tension elastic band (8) is the attachment link between man and machine.
[00035] The tension elastic band (8) comprises a first end (8a), and a second end (8b). The first end (8a) of the tension elastic band (8) connects with the hook (1), and the second end (8b) of the tension elastic band (8) connects with the handle (10). In present embodiment, terms like connect or attach are used interchangeably.

[00036] The hook (1) remains guided and fixed in the desired position for attaching with the handle (10). The desired position is determined based on the user requirement of a particular exercise. Further, the frame (4) having the slots (2, 5) in which the hook (1) is guided and fixed in the desired position which is attached to the handle (10) through the tension elastic band (8) that creates sufficient force when the bar is lifted up by standing on the frame (4). The tension created by the tension elastic band (8) is equivalent to the force that a weight bar generates. Due to the generation of weight bar, the user performs regular exercise similar to the gym.
[00037] In one aspect of the present invention, a method of assembling the portable exercise device (100) is disclosed. The method comprises majorly four steps. Firstly, fixing the first end (8a) of the tension elastic band (8) with the hook (1), and the second end (8b) of the tension elastic band (8) with the handle (10). Secondly, attaching the hook (1) to one of the plurality of slots (2) of the frame (4). Thirdly, placing the frame (4) in accordance with user and exercise requirement. Finally, fitting the push- bar in the plurality of holding slots (5). With-the above mentioned assembling method of the portable exercise device (100), it is clear and establish that the portable exercise device (100) does not require big set-up assembling.
[00038] Further, the portable exercise device (100) and system is a portable, foldable and freestanding exercise device. Due to which a user can carry the device (100) with him or her anywhere in the world.
[00039] Furthermore, the portable exercise device (100) is having the circular design which provide it a wide load variation which helps in engaging different muscle group during exercise.
[00040] While preferred embodiments of the present subject matter have been described above, it is to be understood that variations and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing the scope and spirit of the present subject matter.

[00041] While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this invention, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the invention. These and other modifications in the nature of the invention or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the invention and not as a limitation.

We Claim:
1. A portable exercise device (100) comprises:
a hook (1); and
a frame (4) comprises a plurality of slots (2), wherein the plurality of slots (2) providing a path for movement of the hook (1) along the plurality of slots (2).
2. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of slots (2) disposed circumferentially to the frame (4).
3. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pin (3) connects two halves of the frame (4) together.
4. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame (4) made up of a pair of circular sections.
5. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook (1) remains guided and fixed in the desired position for attaching with a handle (10).
6. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1 and claim 5, wherein the hook (1) and the handle (10) is attached through at-least the tension elastic band (8).
7. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hook (1) and the push-up bar attachment creates sufficient force as generated by weight bar.
8. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a plurality of holding slots (5) disposed in the frame (4) at a pre-determined range of angle.

9. The portable exercise device (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of holding slots (5) accommodates a push-up bar.
10. A method of assembling a portable exercise device (100) comprising:
a. fixing a first end (8a) of a tension elastic band (8) with a hook (1) and
a second end (8b) of the tension elastic band (8) with a handle (10);
b. attaching the hook (1) to one of the plurality of slots (2) of the frame
(4);
c. placing the frame (4) in accordance with user and exercise
requirement; and
d. fitting a push- bar in the plurality of holding slots (5).