Computer or monitor adapted to accommodate an exercise device, and the combination thereof

Abstract

A computer for use with an exercise device wherein a component of the computer carries means for accommodating an exercise device used during a physical fitness workout or exercise routine. The exercise device may be a weight, a jump rope, or an elastic band. The computer component may be a computer monitor or a central processing unit, or a combined CPU and monitor. The means for accommodating an exercise device may be a well formed in the housing of the computer component, and the well may be shaped to conform to the contour of the exercise device. The means for accommodating an exercise device could be a protuberance projecting from the component on which the exercise device may be supported. Software may be included for providing a moving computer image demonstrating an exercise routine using the exercise device. A monitor, other than a computer monitor, such as a television set may be provided with means for accommodating the exercise device.

1 . A computer for use with an exercise device, comprising: 
 a computer component, and    means carried by the component for accommodating an exercise device.    
     
     
         2 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  wherein the computer component is a computer monitor.  
     
     
         3 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  wherein the computer component is a central processing unit.  
     
     
         4 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  wherein the computer component is a combined central processing unit and monitor.  
     
     
         5 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  wherein the component has a housing, and the means carried by the component is a well formed in the housing.  
     
     
         6 . A computer as defined in  claim 5  wherein the well is shaped to conform to the contour of the exercise device.  
     
     
         7 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  wherein the means carried by the component is a protuberance projecting from the component.  
     
     
         8 . A computer as defined in  claim 7  wherein the protuberance is a shelf.  
     
     
         9 . A computer as defined in  claim 7  wherein the protuberance is a hook.  
     
     
         10 . A computer as defined in  claim 1  including software for providing a moving computer image demonstrating an exercise routine using the exercise device.  
     
     
         11 . The combination of a computer and an exercise device, comprising: 
 a computer component,    an exercise device, and    means carried by the component for accommodating the exercise device.    
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein the exercise device is a weight, the computer component has a housing, and the means for accommodating the weight is a well in the housing.  
     
     
         13 . A computer as defined in  claim 12  wherein the well is shaped to conform to the contour of the weight.  
     
     
         14 . A computer as defined in  claim 11  wherein the exercise device is a weight having an opening, and the means for accommodating the exercise device is a protuberance projecting from the computer component upon which the weight can be supported.  
     
     
         15 . A computer as defined in  claim 11  wherein the exercise device is an elongated element, and the means for accommodating the exercise device is a protuberance projecting from the computer component upon which the exercise device can be supported.  
     
     
         16 . A monitor capable of displaying moving images of an exercise routine, the monitor having a housing, and means carried by the housing for accommodating an exercise device.  
     
     
         17 . A computer as defined in  claim 16  wherein the means carried by the housing is a well formed in the housing.  
     
     
         18 . A computer as defined in  claim 16  wherein the means carried by the housing is a protuberance projecting from the housing.