Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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COVER FOR BACKS, SEATS AND SUPPORTS OF ERERCISE 1~CHINES
Object of the invention
The present cover for backs, seats and supports of
exercise machines object of the present invention consists
of a body essentially formed by a more or less thick fabric
with an impermeable side preferably of plastic, and the
other side is a cellulose layer with sweat absorbent beads
of gel, having diagonal bands of resilient material which
stretch and permit being adapted to different shapes and
sizes of the supports, furthermore, they have elastic in
the corners of the cover so as to be adjusted to the
corners of the back where the user leans his/her back.
This invention has an application within the textile
industry as well as in that related with apparatuses for
physical exercise and, definitively, where it is necessary
to prevent contact of sweat with the sport material which
is common for all.
Background of the invention
In the sports sector and more specifically in the
world of physical fitness to date, there are rooms with
bodybuilding and cardiovascular machines, centers in which
it is obligatory to use towels on the seats of each one of
the apparatuses for the purpose of providing a hygienic
use. At these moments the users use all types of towels and
different sizes, providing a series of drawbacks:
Towels are not impermeable, sweat therefore passes
through and remains impregnated on the support.
Towels have no systems to be fixed to the seat, they
therefore usually fall to the ground or move, thus
permitting contact of the users with the seats or supports.
Gymnasiums spend a lot of money on machines, but when
concerning one of these rooms used by the users, it is
advisable for all the machines to be full of towels of
different colors, prints, beach towels, small towels, big
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towels, etc., definitively that all efforts in image are
damaged by this variety.
The clients are obliged to take a towel for the shower
and another one for the machines, two towels as a minimum
which they later have to wash.
Therefore, the use of towels as a protection element
from the sweat of the seats and supports of machines in
gymnasiums, rehabilitation centers and the like does not
solve the existing drawback, additionally being an
antiaesthetic product providing a greater maintenance need
since, as towels do not completely cover the surface of the
backs, seats or supports, the upholstery of the machines is
worn more quickly. On the other hand, once a towel is
placed for use, it becomes soaked in sweat, especially in
months of heat, on many occasions more than one towel for
this use is thereby required.
Description of the invention
The cover for backs, seats and supports for exercise
machines object of the present invention intends to prevent
or lessen all these drawbacks, to do so it is based on a
body composed of an absorbent material on one side, based
on layers of cellulose inside of which there are beads of
gel absorbing the moisture, as well as having on the other
side an impermeable surface preventing the moisture from
passing in both directions.
At the same time, this body houses one ore several
transversally elastic bands permitting this cover from
adapting to different sizes, depending on the dimensions of
the support or seat of the machine, therefore a same cover
can be used for several different sized machines by only
stretching these elastic bands until reaching the size,
within some limits.
For the purpose of facilitating the coupling of this
cover to the back or seat of the machine, several also
elastic corners are placed for coupling to the corners of
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the backs, perfectly adjusting, preventing movement of the
cover on the back or seat, as well as falls, shifting, etc.
Therefore, this cover mainly ensures against the
absorption of sweat or moisture generated while exercising,
on one hand preventing contact between the user's sweat and
the back of the machine as a result of the impermeable
contact surface between the cover and back, in addition to
the cover body being of beads of gel, they absorb all the
moisture, preventing its passing through towards the back.
On the other hand, they keep the contact surface with
the user dry, its use is thereby not uncomfortable like the
towels, since once these are soaked, they wet the user as
well as the back.
Furthermore, this machine cover is a low cost
accessory, but enough to imply a business, at the same time
providing an image of uniformity and cleanliness since
advertising or logotypes, prints, etc., can be placed
providing the establishment with uniformity, effectively
protecting the machines against the sweat of the users and
lastly, it also implies one less concern for the users of
these facilities, as they can forget at least one towel and
save in washing and transport thereof.
Description of the drawings
To complement the description being made and for the
purpose of helping to better understand the features of the
invention, a drawing accompanies the present specification
as an integral part thereof, which, with an illustrative
and non-limiting character, shows the following:
Figure 1 shows a schematic upper side perspective view
of a cover object of the present invention applied to a
back of a physical exercise machine.
Preferred embodiment of the invention
As can be seen in the attached figure, a cover body
(1) is first distinguished, formed by areas composed of
cellulose layers (2), several lower resilient bands (3) and
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other transversal (7) ones, adjustable bands (4) for
coupling to the back (5), the lower part of the cover
incorporating an impermeable layer (6). Also, and for the
purpose of greatly facilitating the adjustment and fixing
to the seat (5), there are elastic strips (8) one the cover
which, starting from one of the lower strips, it is fixed
to one of the ends of the cover, being made to pass under
the back for the coupling thereof.
The cellulose bodies (2) are internally provided with
beads of gel absorbing the user's sweat, this area will
therefore be placed facing up, in direct contact with the
user or athlete. The cellulose bodies work like a baby's
diaper, collecting the moisture of the surface and it is
retained by the beads of gel inside, the contact surface
remaining dry, favoring its daily use for more time in
better conditions than a cloth towel.
The lower part of this body is made impermeable by an
impermeable surface (6) layer, such as plastic or any other
material, preventing direct contact of the moisture
retained inside with the bench or back (5), eliminating the
risk that it becomes cut and deteriorates, helping to
maintain a good image of the facilities.
On the other hand, the elastic bands (7) are
preferably arranged transversal to the cover body (1), such
that it permits significantly varying the length of the
cover, such that it is capable of adapting to benches or
backs (5) of different sizes, as well as seats of exercise
machines, favoring product standardization, economizing
costs, at the same time that the same cover can be used for
several different backs, the necessary stock being reduced
to a minimum.
The lower strips (3) are also of elastic material,
similar to rubber, such that it permits the cover to couple
to the back by its lower part. In order to allow this
coupling to be carried out more effectively, a span of
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elastic strip (8) is arranged which, starting from one of
the lower strips (3), finishes off on one of the ends of
the cover (1), securing the fixing of the cover on the
corresponding end of the bench (5), which facilitates
placement. These strips (3, 8) can be joined to the cover
by any known method, such as sewed, stapled, clipped on,
etc.
In turn, the body (1) also includes several adjustable
bands or cases (4) placed towards the ends of the cover,
they are either rectangular or the like, or by means of
another fixing method when the cover is of more sinuous
shapes, such as circular, elliptical, etc., such as tapes
or the like, although strips or bands adjustable to the
lower part of the back (5) will preferably be used, such as
the corner of a sheet, which is adjusted to the respective
corner of the back (5) such that it can be easily placed
and removed, preventing this cover from moving.
Its application is quite simple, for this, a cover (1)
is used which best adjusts to the dimensions of the back or
seat (5), it is unfolded on the surface, with the
impermeable side (6) towards the seat or back (5),
stretching the corners of the cover until it reaches the
respective corners of the back; in this position, the
transversal elastic strips (3) are passed under the cover,
in addition to the longitudinal strip (8) being coupled to
the corresponding end of the seat (5), it being possible to
stretch the end of the opposite corner to adjust it, for
this purpose, the transversal elastic bands (7) slightly
give way, according to the direction of the arrows, until
the adjustable band (4) can be adjusted on the corners of
the back, being perfectly adjusted to the bench or back
(5) .
These elastic strips (3, 8) can be used, implying an
additional practical, comfortable and economic fixing means
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of the cover, such that they function independently from
the adjustable means (4).
In this position, the user can lean the back on this
side of the cover (1) based on cellulose layers, such that
as sweat is generated, it is absorbed by the cellulose
layers between which there are beads of gel soaking up the
moisture, its surface remaining dry.
When its use has ended, it is enough to release the
elastic fixing means (4) from the corners of the bench or
back (5) and pass over the strips (3 and 8) of the lower
part of the back, which, as a result of the tension
maintained by the transversal bands (7), returns to its
original position, arranged for a new use in the case that
the moisture absorbed by the cellulose body (2) is not
excessive for use.
Within the same scope of application, this cover (5)
can be used as a pad on the ground, tatami, or other
surface, on which physical exercise can be carried out,
also having the application in gymnasiums and the like,
where by simply extending it the surface, the athlete lies
on it, preventing direct contact with the floor, it also
has absorbent features.
Having sufficiently described the nature of the
present invention as well as an embodiment example, it is
only necessary to add that it is possible for changes in
shape, materials and arrangement can be made to its
assembly and component parts as long as said alterations do
not substantially vary the features of the invention which
are claimed below.
