Body ball chair

Abstract

A device comprises a frame structure that is movable between a first orientation and a second orientation. The frame structure comprise a pair of arcuate lower frame portion, a pair of intermediate frame portions, a pair of forward frame portions, a rearward lower frame portion, and a pair of vertical frame portions. When the frame structure is in the first orientation, the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is configured for placement on the ground surface and the pair of intermediate frame portions and the pair of vertical frame portions are configured for receiving and retaining an exercise ball therebetween. When the frame structure is in the second orientation, the rearward lower frame portion and the pair of vertical frame portions are configured for placement on the ground surface, and the pair of forward frame portions is adapted for engagement with a user's hands for performing exercises.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise device comprising:
 a frame structure, the frame structure being movable between a first orientation and a second orientation, the frame structure comprising:
 a pair of arcuate lower frame portions, each having a first end and an opposing, second end, the arcuate lower frame portions configured to engage a horizontal surface in spaced relationship from one another; 
 a pair of intermediate frame portions each having a first end and an opposing, second end, positioned in spaced relationship from one another and disposed higher than the arcuate lower frame portions when engaging the horizontal surface in the first orientation; 
 a pair of forward frame portions constructed and arranged to connect the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the intermediate frame portions at their respective first ends, the pair of forward frame portions extending substantially transversely to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the pair of intermediate frame portions; 
 a rearward lower frame portion disposed at the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions; and 
 a pair of vertical frame portions, the pair of vertical frame portions extending upwardly from the second ends of the pair of intermediate frame portions, when the frame structure is in the first orientation; 
   wherein, when the frame structure is in the first orientation, the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is configured for placement on the horizontal surface and the pair of intermediate frame portions is configured for receiving and retaining an exercise ball therebetween; and   wherein, when the frame structure is in the second orientation, the rearward lower frame portion and the pair of vertical frame portions are configured for placement on the horizontal surface, and the pair of forward frame portions is positioned towards the top of the frame structure so as to be adapted for engagement with user's hands for performing exercises.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the vertical frame portions are also configured for receiving and retaining the exercise ball therebetween, when the frame structure is in the first orientation. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame structure is formed from a tubular material. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame structure is constructed of steel. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is disposed in substantially parallel, spaced relationship. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein a distance between the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is adjustable. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the rearward lower frame portion comprises a connecting frame portion that connects the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a seat member connected between the pair of intermediate frame portions. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of resilient sleeves covering at least a portion of each of the intermediate frame portions. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a pair of resilient sleeves covering at least a portion of each of the forward frame portions. 
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein a distance between the pair of vertical frame portions is adjustable. 
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a seat back connected between the pair of vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 12 , wherein a width of seat back is adjustable in accordance with an adjustment of the distance between the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame structure further comprises an upper frame portion connected between the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 14 , wherein a width of the upper frame portion is adjustable. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 14 , wherein the upper frame portion comprises a pair of upwardly extending members and a connecting member that connects the upwardly extending members. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the connecting member connects to the pair of upwardly extending frame portion by fasteners. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the upper frame portion comprises two or more slidable regions that are adjustable to adjust a width of the upper frame portion. 
     
     
         19 . An exercise device comprising:
 a frame structure, the frame structure comprising:
 a pair of arcuate lower frame portions, each having a first end and an opposing, second end, the arcuate lower frame portions configured to engage a horizontal surface in spaced relationship from one another; 
 a pair of intermediate frame portions each having a first end and an opposing, second end, positioned in spaced relationship from one another and disposed higher than the arcuate lower frame portions; 
 a pair of forward frame portions constructed and arranged to connect the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the intermediate frame portions at their respective first ends, the pair of forward frame portions extending substantially transversely to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the pair of intermediate frame portions; 
 a rearward lower frame portion disposed at the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions; and 
 a pair of vertical frame portions, the pair of vertical frame portions extending upwardly from the second ends of the pair of intermediate frame portions, 
   wherein, when the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is configured for placement on the horizontal surface, the pair of intermediate frame portions is configured for receiving and retaining an exercise ball therebetween; and   an exercise ball, the exercise ball being positioned at least in part between the pair of intermediate frame portions.   
     
     
         20 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the vertical frame portions are also configured for receiving and retaining the exercise ball therebetween, when the frame structure is in the first orientation. 
     
     
         21 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the frame structure is formed from a tubular structure. 
     
     
         22 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the frame structure is constructed of steel. 
     
     
         23 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is disposed in substantially parallel, spaced relationship. 
     
     
         24 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein a distance between the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is adjustable. 
     
     
         25 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the rearward lower frame portion comprises a connecting frame portion that connects the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions to one another. 
     
     
         26 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , further comprising a seat member connected between the pair of intermediate frame portions. 
     
     
         27 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , further comprising a pair of resilient sleeves covering at least a portion of each of the intermediate frame portions. 
     
     
         28 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , further comprising a pair of resilient sleeves covering at least a portion of each of the forward frame portions. 
     
     
         29 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein a distance between the pair of vertical frame portions is adjustable. 
     
     
         30 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , further comprising a seat back connected between the pair of vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         31 . The exercise device of  claim 30 , wherein a width of the seat back is adjustable in accordance with an adjustment of the distance between the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         32 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the frame structure further comprises an upper frame portion connected between the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         33 . The exercise device of  claim 32 , wherein a width of the upper frame portion is adjustable. 
     
     
         34 . The exercise device of  claim 32  wherein the upper frame portion comprises a pair of upwardly extending members and a connecting member that connects the upwardly extending members. 
     
     
         35 . The exercise device of  claim 34 , wherein the connecting member connects to the pair of upwardly extending frame portion by fasteners. 
     
     
         36 . The exercise device of  claim 34 , wherein the upper frame portion comprises two or more slidable regions that are adjustable to adjust a width of the upper frame portion. 
     
     
         37 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein the exercise ball is a resilient ball adapted to support a user's body. 
     
     
         38 . The exercise device of  claim 19 , wherein with the user supported by the exercise ball, a bottom of exercise ball surface and the pair of arcuate lower frame portions engage the horizontal surface. 
     
     
         39 . An exercise device comprising:
 a frame structure, the frame structure being movable between a first orientation and a second orientation, the frame structure comprising:
 a pair of arcuate lower frame portions, each having a first end and an opposing, second end, the arcuate lower frame portions having a curved rocking surface configured to engage a horizontal surface in spaced relationship from one another; 
 a pair of intermediate frame portions each having a first end and an opposing, second end, positioned in spaced relationship from one another and disposed higher than the arcuate lower frame portions when engaging the horizontal surface in the first orientation; 
 a pair of forward frame portions constructed and arranged to connect the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the intermediate frame portions at their respective first ends, the pair of forward frame portions extending substantially transversely to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the pair of intermediate frame portions; 
 a rearward lower frame portion disposed at the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions; and 
 a pair of vertical frame portions, the pair of vertical frame portions extending upwardly from the second ends of the pair of intermediate frame portions, when the frame structure is in the first orientation; 
   wherein, when the frame structure is in the first orientation, the pair of arcuate lower frame portions are configured to engage the horizontal surface on its curved rocking surface such that the frame structure will rock in a single rocking direction, and the pair of intermediate frame portions are configured for receiving and retaining an exercise ball therebetween; and   wherein, when the frame structure is in the second orientation, the rearward lower frame portion and the pair of vertical frame portions are configured for placement on the horizontal surface, and the pair of forward frame portions is positioned towards the top of the frame structure so as to be adapted for engagement with user's hands for performing exercises.   
     
     
         40 . The exercise device of  claim 39 , further comprising one or more rear stop members secured to the rearward lower frame portion to restrict the backward movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation. 
     
     
         41 . The exercise device of  claim 40 , wherein the one or more rear stop members are positioned adjacent to portions of the rearward lower frame portion that connect the rearward lower frame portion to the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions. 
     
     
         42 . The exercise device of  claim 40 , wherein the one or more rear stop members are positioned in a central portion of the rearward lower frame portion. 
     
     
         43 . The exercise device of  claim 39 , further comprising one or more front stop members secured to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions to restrict the forward movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation. 
     
     
         44 . The exercise device of  claim 43 , wherein the one or more front stop members are positioned adjacent to the two first ends of the pair of arcuate lower frame portions. 
     
     
         45 . The exercise device of  claim 39 , further comprising one or more upper stop members secured to the pair of vertical frame portions, the one or more upper stop members are constructed and arranged to engage the horizontal surface when the frame structure is positioned in a second orientation so as to restrict the movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in the second orientation. 
     
     
         46 . The exercise device of  claim 45 , wherein the frame structure further comprises an upper frame portion connected between the vertical frame portions, and wherein one or more upper stop members are positioned adjacent to portions of the vertical frame portions that connect the vertical frame portions to the upper frame portion. 
     
     
         47 . The exercise device of  claim 45 , wherein the one or more upper stop members are positioned in central portions of the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         48 . The exercise device of  claim 39 , further comprising stop members constructed and arranged to restrict the movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation or in a second orientation. 
     
     
         49 . The exercise device of  claim 48 , wherein the stop members include lock members that are constructed and arranged to engage with lock engaging portions of the frame structure. 
     
     
         50 . The exercise device of  claim 48 , wherein the lock members of the stop members include protruding members. 
     
     
         51 . The exercise device of  claim 48 , wherein the lock engaging portions of the frame structure include protruding member receiving openings. 
     
     
         52 . The exercise device of  claim 48 , wherein the stop members are made of a resilient material. 
     
     
         53 . An exercise device comprising:
 a frame structure, the frame structure being movable between a first orientation and a second orientation, the frame structure comprising:
 a pair of arcuate lower frame portions, each having a first end and an opposing, second end, the arcuate lower frame portions having a curved rocking surface configured to engage a horizontal surface in spaced relationship from one another; 
 a pair of intermediate frame portions each having a first end and an opposing, second end, positioned in spaced relationship from one another and disposed higher than the arcuate lower frame portions when engaging the horizontal surface in the first orientation; 
 a pair of forward frame portions constructed and arranged to connect the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the intermediate frame portions at their respective first ends, the pair of forward frame portions extending substantially transversely to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions and the pair of intermediate frame portions; 
 a rearward lower frame portion disposed at the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions; and 
 a pair of vertical frame portions, the pair of vertical frame portions extending upwardly from the second ends of the pair of intermediate frame portions, when the frame structure is in the first orientation; 
   wherein, the pair of arcuate lower frame portions is configured to engage the horizontal surface on its curved rocking surface such that the frame structure will rock in a single rocking direction; and   an exercise ball, the exercise ball being positioned at least in part between the pair of intermediate frame portions.   
     
     
         54 . The exercise device of  claim 53 , further comprising one or more rear stop members secured to the rearward lower frame portion to restrict the backward movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation. 
     
     
         55 . The exercise device of  claim 54 , wherein the one or more rear stop members are positioned adjacent to portions of the rearward lower frame portion that connect the rearward lower frame portion to the second ends of the arcuate lower frame portions. 
     
     
         56 . The exercise device of  claim 54 , wherein the one or more rear stop members are positioned in a central portion of the rearward lower frame portion. 
     
     
         57 . The exercise device of  claim 53 , further comprising one or more front stop members secured to the pair of arcuate lower frame portions to restrict the forward movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation. 
     
     
         58 . The exercise device of  claim 57 , wherein the one or more front stop members are positioned adjacent to the two first ends of the pair of arcuate lower frame portions. 
     
     
         59 . The exercise device of  claim 53 , further comprising one or more upper stop members secured to the pair of vertical frame portions, the one or more upper stop members are constructed and arranged to engage the horizontal surface when the frame structure is positioned in a second orientation so as to restrict the movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in the second orientation. 
     
     
         60 . The exercise device of  claim 59 , wherein the frame structure further comprises an upper frame portion connected between the vertical frame portions, and wherein one or more upper stop members are positioned adjacent to portions of the vertical frame portions that connect the vertical frame portions to the upper frame portion. 
     
     
         61 . The exercise device of  claim 59 , wherein the one or more upper stop members are positioned in central portions of the vertical frame portions. 
     
     
         62 . The exercise device of  claim 53 , further comprising stop members constructed and arranged to restrict the movement of the frame structure when the frame structure is positioned in a first orientation or in a second orientation. 
     
     
         63 . The exercise device of  claim 62 , wherein the stop members include lock members that are constructed and arranged to engage with lock engaging portions of the frame structure. 
     
     
         64 . The exercise device of  claim 62 , wherein the lock members of the stop members include protruding members. 
     
     
         65 . The exercise device of  claim 62 , wherein the lock engaging portions of the frame structure include protruding member receiving openings. 
     
     
         66 . The exercise device of  claim 62 , wherein the stop members are made of a resilient material.