SELF-SECURING YOGA MAT

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of, and incorporates by reference, U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/659,628, entitled “SELF-SECURING YOGA MAT,” which was filed on Jun. 13, 2024.

BACKGROUND

1. Field

The present general inventive concept relates generally to a yoga mat, and particularly, to a self-securing yoga mat.

2. Description of the Related Art

Conventional securing straps for yoga mats can be easily misplaced or lost, making it difficult for individuals to store their mats neatly and tightly without them unraveling.

Furthermore, an unrolled mat often creates clutter in spaces, making them frustrating to manage, pre or post utilization.

Therefore, there is a need for a yoga mat that is self-securing.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides a self-securing yoga mat.

Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing a self-securing yoga mat . . .

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat in a rolled state, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 1B illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat of FIG. 1 in an unrolled state, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 2 illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat in a rolled state, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; and

FIG. 3 illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat in a rolled state, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

• • Self-Securing Yoga Mat 100
  • Main Body 110
  • Main Body Bottom Surface 110a
  • Main Body Top Surface 110b
  • Loop Receiving Button 120
  • Securing Loop 130
  • Self-Securing Yoga Mat 200
  • Main Body 210
  • Main Body Bottom Surface 210a
  • Main Body Top Surface 210b
  • First Securing Strip 220a
  • First Corresponding Securing Strip 230a
  • Second Securing Strip 220b
  • Second Corresponding Securing Strip 230b
  • Self-Securing Yoga Mat 300
  • Main Body 310
  • Main Body Bottom Surface 310a
  • Main Body Top Surface 310b
  • First Female Snap Button 320a
  • First Male Snap Button 330a
  • Second Female Snap Button 320b
  • Second Male Snap Button 330b
  • Third Female Snap Button 320c
  • Third Male Snap Button 330c

FIG. 1A illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat 100 in a rolled state, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 1B illustrates a front angled view of the self-securing yoga mat 100 of FIG. 1 in an unrolled state, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

The self-securing yoga mat 100 and all components therein may be constructed from an elastic material, a waterproof material, plastic, cloth, silk, fibers, plant material, silicone, wool, rubber, or any other material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the self-securing yoga mat 100 may include a main body 110, a loop receiving button 120, and a securing loop 130, but is not limited thereto.

The main body 110 may include a main body bottom surface 110a and a main body top surface 110b, but is not limited thereto.

The loop receiving button 120 and the securing loop 130 may both be disposed on the main body bottom surface 110a, such that when the self-securing yoga mat 100 is in the rolled state, the securing loop 130 may be threaded around the loop receiving button 120 to secure the self-securing yoga mat 100 in the rolled state. Accordingly, the self-securing yoga mat 100 remains in the rolled state to allow for easy transport and storage.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat 200 in a rolled state, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

The self-securing yoga mat 200 and all components therein may be constructed from an elastic material, a waterproof material, plastic, cloth, silk, fibers, plant material, silicone, wool, rubber or any other material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to FIG. 2, the self-securing yoga mat 200 may include a main body 210, a first securing strip 220a, a first corresponding securing strip 230a, a second securing strip 220b, and a second corresponding securing strip 230b, but is not limited thereto.

The main body 210 may include a main body bottom surface 210a and a main body top surface 210b, but is not limited thereto.

The first securing strip 220a and the second securing strip 220b may both be disposed on the main body bottom surface 210a, while the first corresponding securing strip 230a and the second corresponding securing strip 230b may be disposed on the main body top surface 210b to respectively correspond to the first securing strip 220a and the second securing strip 220b.

When the self-securing yoga mat 200 is in the rolled state, the first securing strip 220a connects to the first corresponding securing strip 230a, and the second securing strip 220b connects to the second corresponding securing strip 230b, in order to secure the self-securing yoga mat 200 in the rolled state. Accordingly, the self-securing yoga mat 200 remains in the rolled state to allow for easy transport and storage.

The first securing strip 220a, the first corresponding securing strip 230a, the second securing strip 220b, and the second corresponding securing strip 230b may be any type of securing devices known to one of ordinary skill in the art, including, but not limited to hook and loop fasteners, magnets, etc.

FIG. 3 illustrates a front angled view of a self-securing yoga mat 300 in a rolled state, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

The self-securing yoga mat 300 and all components therein may be constructed from an elastic material, a waterproof material, plastic, cloth, silk, fibers, plant material, silicone, wool, rubber or any other material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

Referring to FIG. 3, the self-securing yoga mat 300 may include a main body 310, a first female snap button 320a, a first male snap button 330a, a second female snap button 320b, a second male snap button 330b, a third female snap button 320c, and a third male snap button 330c, but is not limited thereto.

The main body 310 may include a main body bottom surface 310a and a main body top surface 310b, but is not limited thereto.

The first female snap button 320a, the second female snap button 320b, and the third female snap button 320c may all be disposed on the main body bottom surface 310a, while first male snap button 330a, the second male snap button 330b, and the third male snap button 330c may be disposed on the main body top surface 310b to respectively correspond to the first female snap button 320a, the second female snap button 320b, and the third female snap button 320c.

When the self-securing yoga mat 300 is in the rolled state, the first female snap button 320a receives and connects to the first male snap button 330a, the second female snap button 320b receives and connects to the second male snap button 330b, and the third female snap button 320c receives and connects to the third male snap button 330c, in order to secure the self-securing yoga mat 300 in the rolled state. Accordingly, the self-securing yoga mat 300 remains in the rolled state to allow for easy transport and storage.

A main purpose of the present general inventive concept is to provide users with a self-securing, yoga mat for exercise activity. Ingenious and practical, the present general inventive concept offers a modern yoga mat alternative that possesses loops to ensure once the mat is rolled into storage position it will not unravel; thus, permitting users to keep their yoga mats more organized, compact, and easily accessible. Expanding on the initial design of an average yoga mat, the present general inventive concept introduces a novel self-securing system that is seamlessly integrated into the yoga mat itself to eliminate the need for separate accessories. Users simply roll up their mat from the designated side, secure the loop onto the button located at the end of the mat, and enjoy effortless storage and portability. To further enhance functionality, the present general inventive concept features a cutting-edge technology to secure the mat in a tighter rolled up position when not in use. Whether individuals are practicing at home, in the studio, or on the go, this innovative, top-quality product makes managing a yoga mat a simple operation. As a result, the present general inventive concept may prove to be essential in the sport/fitness industry.

The present general inventive concept is the only product of its kind that features a self-securing system defined to complement a yoga mat that streamlines the process of unrolling and re-rolling, the accessory, before and after a physical session. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed with high-quality materials to ensure long-term sustainability such as: magnetic or VELCRO strips, an elastic loop or snap button, ultimately, improving upon a yoga mats overall functionality.

Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.