Portable multi-purpose exercise device

Claim 1

A fully contained, fully transportable, multi-configurable apparatus for physical exercises of the upper and lower body comprising: a first rigid case half of substantially rectangular shape having an open receiving means for receiving and adjustably attaching an exercise bar in a plurality of positions, a second rigid case half of substantially rectangular shape having an enclosed receiving means for receiving and adjustably attaching an exercise bar in a plurality of positions, wherein the rigid case halves are detachably secured together to form a case which when closed forms a hollow compartment for the storage of components of the exercise apparatus, wherein the components include; a multi-sectional exercise bar wherein said bar is adjustably attachable to the said rigid case halves in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal configurations, various exercise components and means for attaching said components to said exercise bar, a means of attaching said the rigid case halves together to form a single flat base member for use as a body support when the exercise bar is supported either vertically or diagonally, a second means of attaching said rigid case halves to opposite ends of said exercise bar to form a two-sided ground supported base member for various embodiments, wherein the exercise bar is horizontally supported above the ground in a position to receive exercise components, a removably and adjustably attachable support device for enhancing the use of the apparatus by maintaining the users knees in a proper position during some exercises and for supporting the user's body during other exercises, a removably and adjustably attachable seat component for supporting the users body during some exercises.