Stabilizing device for freestanding exercise devices

Abstract

A stabilizing device for a freestanding exercise device having a frame configured to at least partially support said freestanding exercise device and comprising at least one crossbar member. The stabilizing device comprises a recess configured to receive a wheel or leg of a chair, and at least one friction pad coupled to an outer region of the crossbar member. In one embodiment, the friction pad comprises a support wall and a ramp. Further, the recess may extend laterally from the support wall to the first end of the friction pad.

What claimed is: 
     
         1 . A stabilizing device for a freestanding exercise device having a frame for supporting said freestanding exercise device, said stabilizing device comprising:
 at least one friction pad configured for attachment to the frame of the exercise device, the friction pad defining a recess between upwardly-extending front and rear walls, the recess being dimensioned for receiving a chair support.   
     
     
         2 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said front and rear walls extend laterally, and wherein said friction pad further comprises a support wall extending longitudinally between said front and rear walls, and a ramp extending from said rear wall. 
     
     
         3 . The stabilizing device of  claim 2 , wherein said recess extends laterally from said support wall to a first end of said at least one friction pad. 
     
     
         4 . The stabilizing device of  claim 3 , wherein said ramp extends parallel to said recess. 
     
     
         5 . The stabilizing device of  claim 2 , wherein said recess is disposed between said ramp and said frame. 
     
     
         6 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said recess is configured to receive a wheel of a rolling chair. 
     
     
         7 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said recess is configured to receive a leg of a non-rolling chair. 
     
     
         8 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises at least one first lateral face and a second lateral face, wherein said first lateral face is disposed parallel to said second lateral face. 
     
     
         9 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said freestanding exercise device is an oscillating exerciser. 
     
     
         10 . The stabilizing device of  claim 1 , wherein said frame comprises at least one crossbar member. 
     
     
         11 . The stabilizing device of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one friction pad defines a sleeve configured to receive said at least one crossbar member. 
     
     
         12 . A stabilizing device for a freestanding exercise device, said stabilizing device comprising:
 a frame configured to at least partially support said freestanding exercise device and comprising a crossbar member; and   at least one friction pad attached to the frame of the exercise device, the friction pad defining a recess between upwardly-extending front and rear walls, the recess being dimensioned for receiving a leg of a chair.   
     
     
         13 . The stabilizing device of  claim 12 , wherein said stabilizing device comprises a first friction pad and a second friction pad, each of said first and second friction pads being coupled to said crossbar member. 
     
     
         14 . The stabilizing device of  claim 13 , wherein said first friction pad is coupled at a first position along said crossbar member and said second friction pad is coupled at a second position along said crossbar member. 
     
     
         15 . The stabilizing device of  claim 14 , wherein said first position is proximate a first end of said crossbar member and said second position is proximate a second end of said crossbar member. 
     
     
         16 . The stabilizing device of  claim 15 , wherein said at least one crossbar member further comprises a third crossbar member coupled to said first crossbar member and said second crossbar member, said third crossbar member is disposed perpendicular to said first crossbar member and said second crossbar member. 
     
     
         17 . The stabilizing device of  claim 16 , wherein said third crossbar member is longer than said first crossbar member and said second crossbar member. 
     
     
         18 . The stabilizing device of  claim 17 , wherein said freestanding exercise device is mounted to said frame. 
     
     
         19 . The stabilizing device of  claim 12 , wherein said at least one friction pad and said frame are coupled via complementary first and second bosses and said least one friction pad and said frame.