Incline rebounder

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to an inclined exercise device suitable for use for users seeking to exercise the core and leg muscles on a device that may closely mimic the actions of an alpine skier. The inclined exercise device relates to a platform disposed atop a rebounding component. The dual inclined exercise device more specifically relates to a first and a second platform set at opposing angles to each other and atop a first and second compressible element. Further, a base with various adjustable mechanisms is disclosed, providing further versatility and personalization of the claimed invention. For example an adjusting member for adjusting the forward tilt of the claimed invention is described. Other features such as a restraining element and a hinge of the claimed invention are also disclosed.

1 . A dual inclined exercise device, comprising:
 a first compressible element;   a second compressible element;   a first platform disposed over the first compressible element, the first platform having an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein the first platform is downwardly inclined towards the interior portion; and   a second platform disposed over the second compressible element, the second platform having an interior portion and an exterior portion, wherein the second platform is downwardly inclined towards the interior portion of the second platform, and the interior portion of the second platform is adjacent to the interior portion of the first platform.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second platform is a semi-rigid platform. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the interior portion of the first platform has an interior edge. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the interior portion of the second platform has an interior edge. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior portion of the first platform has an exterior edge. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior portion of the second platform has an exterior edge. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a shock absorbing layer disposed on a surface of at least one of the first and second platforms. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second platform is downwardly inclined towards the inner portion at 15-25 degrees relative to the horizontal. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second compressible element is a ball. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second compressible element is an air spring. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second compressible element is a compression coil spring. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second compressible element is a tension spring. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a restraining element connected to at least one of the first and second platform; 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein the restraining element further comprises
 a restraining strap; and   a bracket attached to at least one of the first and second platform, the bracket adapted to receive the restraining strap.   
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a base having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first and second compressible element are respectfully disposed between the first portion and the second portion of the base. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a base having a compressible element support, wherein at least one of the first and second compressible element is disposed on the compressible element support. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the interior portion of the first platform has a first pivotable area and the interior portion of the second platform has a second pivotable area, and further comprising
 a base having a midframe hingeably connected to at least one of the first and second pivotable area.   
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 17 , wherein the midframe is pivotably attached at the first and second pivotable areas by a plurality of hinges. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise device of  claim 17 , wherein the base further comprises a perimeter frame, wherein the perimeter frame is coupled to the midframe. 
     
     
         20 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a base having a non-slip component connected to a bottom surface of the base. 
     
     
         21 . The exercise device of  claim 15 , further comprising an adjusting member disposed under a longitudinal axis of the base. 
     
     
         22 . The exercise device of  claim 21 , wherein the adjusting member comprises
 a shaft defining a first recess;   said base defining a second recess adapted to receive the shaft;   a pin selectively insertable in the first recess and the second recess when the first recess and second recess are in alignment.   
     
     
         23 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a hinge coupled to the first and second platform, wherein the first and second platform can be separated at a predetermined distance by the hinge. 
     
     
         24 . An inclined exercise device, comprising
 a first rebounding component;   a platform disposed over the rebounding component, the platform having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the platform is downwardly inclined to the lower portion.   
     
     
         25 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the platform is a semi-rigid platform. 
     
     
         26 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a base hingeably connected to the lower portion of the platform. 
     
     
         27 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a shock absorbing layer disposed on a surface of the platform. 
     
     
         28 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the upper portion of the platform is angled towards the inner portion at approximately 15-25 degrees. 
     
     
         29 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the rebounding component is a ball. 
     
     
         30 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the rebounding component is an air spring. 
     
     
         31 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the rebounding component is a compression coil spring. 
     
     
         32 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , wherein the rebounding component is a tension spring. 
     
     
         33 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a restraining component connected to the platform. 
     
     
         34 . The exercise device of  claim 25 , wherein the restraining component further comprises
 a restraining strap; and   a bracket attached to at the platform, the bracket adapted to receive the restraining strap.   
     
     
         35 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a base, wherein the base further comprises a rebounding component support, wherein the rebounding component is disposed on the rebounding component support. 
     
     
         36 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a base, wherein the base further comprises a non-slip component connected to a bottom surface of the base. 
     
     
         37 . The exercise device of  claim 24 , further comprising a base having a first edge and a second edge, the base having a wheel coupled to the first edge and a handle coupled to the second edge.