Exercise article for carrying a weighted plate

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure of a pack article that includes an internal space configured to receive a weighted exercise plate, a lumbar support member, and sternum strap for improving stability during use.

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         21 . A pack article configured to carry an exercise plate, comprising:
 a base;   a top spaced from the base;   a front panel coupled to the base and the top;   a back panel coupled to the base and the top;   a first lateral side that extends from the front panel to the back panel and from the base to the top;   a second lateral side that extends from the front panel to the back panel and from the base to the top, wherein the second lateral side is opposite the first lateral side;   an internal space defined by inner surfaces of the base, the front panel, the back panel, and the first and second lateral sides, the internal space having a width, a depth, and a height that is sized to hold therein the exercise plate, such that the exercise plate occupies a substantial majority of the internal space;   a closure member coupled to at least a portion of a top of the back panel, the closure member being configured to overlap a portion of the front panel, wherein the closure member is moveable between a first position for loading the exercise plate in the internal space, and a second position that secures the exercise plate in the internal space when the exercise plate is in the internal space;   one or more back support members along the back panel;   a lumbar support member along the back panel;   shoulder straps;   a sternum strap on the shoulder straps that are configured to releasably connect the shoulder straps together; and   a pair of ports at the base and the first and second lateral sides at corner portions of the pack article would be, wherein the pair of ports permit visual determination of a presence of the exercise plate from a location external to the pack article, wherein the pair of ports are configured to allow fluid to pass therethrough.   
     
     
         22 . The pack article of  claim 21 , further comprising at least one fastener member configured to secure the closure member to the front panel. 
     
     
         23 . The pack article of  claim 22 , wherein the at least one fastener member includes a first fastener member on the closure member and a second fastener member on the front panel, wherein the first fastener member is configured to engage to the second fastener member. 
     
     
         24 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the closure member includes a handle. 
     
     
         25 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the closure member includes a first panel circumscribing an upper opening of the internal space, and a second panel that overlaps an upper portion of the front panel. 
     
     
         26 . The pack article of  claim 25 , wherein the first panel has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the second panel. 
     
     
         27 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein a ratio of the height of the internal space to the width of the internal space is about 1.55:1 to 1.75:1, and a ratio of the height of the internal space to the depth of the internal space is about 28:1 to 8:1. 
     
     
         28 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the sternum strap is configured to be repositioned upward or downward on the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         29 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the exercise plate has a plate width, a plate height and a plate depth that forms a plate volume that substantially conforms to the internal space. 
     
     
         30 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein a width of the internal space is between about 9 to 12 inches, a depth of the internal space is between about 0.5 to 2.5 inches, and a height of the internal space is up to about 21 inches, such that the internal space is sized to receive therein the exercise plate having a plate width of about 8.5 to 11.5 inches, a plate depth of about 0.25 to 2 inches, and a plate height of about 9 to 18 inches. 
     
     
         31 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the lumbar support member, the sternum strap and the closure member are configured to maintain stability of the pack article and the exercise plate during active movement by a user when the pack article is worn, and the sternum strap is clasped. 
     
     
         32 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the lumbar support member traverses a width of the back panel, and between about 10% and 25% of a height of the back panel. 
     
     
         33 . The pack article of  claim 21 , wherein the lumbar support member has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the one or more back support members. 
     
     
         34 . An exercise system, comprising:
 an exercise plate having a plate width of about 8.5 to 11.5 inches, a plate depth of about 0.25 to 2 inches, and a plate height of about 9 to 18 inches; and   a pack article having a base, a top spaced from the base, a front panel coupled to the base and the top, a back panel coupled to the base and the top, first lateral side that extends between the front panel and the back panel and from the base to the top, a second lateral side that extends between the front panel and the back panel and from the base to the top, an internal space defined by inner surfaces of the base, the front panel, the back panel, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side, a pair of ports at the base and the first and second lateral sides at corner portions of the pack article, a closure member on the back panel and configured to overlap a portion of the front panel, one or more back support members along the back panel, a lumbar support member along the back panel, shoulder straps, and a sternum strap adjustably connected to the shoulder straps,   wherein the internal space of the pack article has a width of about 9 to 12 inches and a depth of about 0.5 to 2.5 inches in order to receive therein the exercise plate, and the pair of ports permit visual determination of a presence of the exercise plate from a location external to the pack article and are configured to allow fluid to pass therethrough.   
     
     
         35 . The exercise system of  claim 34 , wherein a ratio of a height of the internal space to the width of the internal space is about 1.55:1 to 1.75:1, and a ratio of the height of the internal space to the depth of the internal space is about 28:1 to 8:1. 
     
     
         36 . The exercise system of  claim 34 , wherein the sternum strap is configured to be repositioned upward or downward on the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         37 . The exercise system of  claim 34 , wherein the exercise plate has a weight between about 10 lbs. and about 45 lbs. 
     
     
         38 . The exercise system of  claim 34 , wherein the lumbar support member traverses a width of the back panel, and between about 10% and 25% of a height of the back panel. 
     
     
         39 . The exercise system of  claim 34 , wherein the lumbar support member has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the one or more back support members. 
     
     
         40 . A ruck plate carrier configured to hold an exercise plate, comprising:
 a base;   a top spaced from the base;   a front panel coupled to the base and the top;   a back panel coupled to the base and the top;   first lateral side that extends between the front panel and the back panel and from the base to the top;   a second lateral side that extends between the front panel and the back panel and from the base to the top;   an internal space defined by inner surfaces of the base, the front panel, the back panel, the first lateral side, and the second lateral side, wherein the internal space has a width of about 9 to 12 inches and a depth of about 0.5 to 2.5 inches, such that the internal space is sized to receive therein the exercise plate;   a pair of ports at the base and the first and second lateral sides at corner portions ruck plate carrier, wherein the pair of ports permit visual determination of a presence of the exercise plate from a location external to the ruck plate carrier, wherein the pair of ports are configured to allow fluid to pass therethrough;   a closure member on the back panel and configured to overlap a portion of the front panel;   one or more back support members along the back panel;   a lumbar support member along the back panel;   shoulder straps; and   a sternum strap adjustably connected to the shoulder straps.   
     
     
         41 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 40 , wherein a ratio of a height of the internal space to the width of the internal space is about 1.55:1 to 1.75:1, and a ratio of the height of the internal space to the depth of the internal space is about 28:1 to 8:1. 
     
     
         42 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 40 , wherein the sternum strap is configured to be repositioned upward or downward on the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         43 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 40 , wherein the lumbar support member traverses a width of the back panel and extends between about 10% and 25% of a height of the back panel. 
     
     
         44 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 43 , wherein the lumbar support member has a thickness that is greater than a thickness of the one or more back support members. 
     
     
         45 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 40 , further configured to hold the exercise plate having a plate width of about 8.5 to 11.5 inches, a plate depth of about 0.25 to 2 inches, and a plate height of about 9 to 18 inches. 
     
     
         46 . The ruck plate carrier of  claim 40 , further configured to hold the exercise plate with a weight that is between about 10 lbs. and about 45 lbs.