PHYSICAL THERAPY AND EXERCISE SYSTEM

• US 20100099540A1
• Filed: 11/30/2007
• Published: 04/22/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 12/05/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Mary Ann Himmer
• Original Assignee: Mary Ann Himmer
• Inventors: Himmer, Mary Ann
• Application Number:
  US12/515,879
• Publication Number:
  US 20100099540A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/51
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5007 computer controlled
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2203/0431 in 90°/90°-position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/093 Height
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/096 automatically adjusted according to anthropometric data of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/10 Multi-station exercising machines
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/00 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0064 Attachments on the trainee preventing falling

Abstract

A physical therapy and exercise system is provided having a base, a tower disposed on the base, at least one arm having at least one first end and second end where the first end is connected to the tower, and at least one seat connected to the second end of the arm. The base and tower rotate to provide a system operator with access to various patients. A control panel is electrically connected. A system operator programs the system with the control panel to rotate to various degrees, speeds, and time intervals. The system is adjustable to accommodate patients of various heights and weights and patients with varying needs.

Claims

1. A physical therapy and exercise system comprising:

a base;

a tower disposed on said base;

at least one arm, including at least a first end and a second end wherein said first end is connected to said tower; and

at least one seat operatively connected to said second end of said at least one arm.

2. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 where said base is circular.

3. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said tower is substantially cylindrical.

4. They physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a top portion disposed on said tower.

5. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said tower revolves with said base.

6. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a control panel operatively connected to said physical therapy and exercise system.

7. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 4 wherein said control panel is programmable.

8. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a remote configured to engage said physical therapy and exercise system.

9. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one seat is adjustable based on patient height.

10. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one seat is adjustable based on patient weight.

12. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said seat rotates.

13. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a safety harness operatively connected to said seat.

14. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a safety bar operatively connected to said seat.

15. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said seat includes a locking mechanism.

16. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at least one seat is adjustable according to weight.

17. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim 1 wherein said at said least one arm is adjustable according to height.

11. The physical therapy and exercise system of claim wherein said seat includes a back rest.

18. A physical therapy and exercise system comprising:

a base;

a tower disposed on the base wherein said base and said tower are configured to rotate;

at least one arm including at least one first and one second end wherein said first end is connected to said tower;

at least one seat operatively connected to said second end of said at least one arm; and

a control panel configured to control movement of said base and said tower.

19. A physical therapy apparatus comprising:

a base for supporting the apparatus;

at least one arm, including at least a first end and a second end;

a connector for connecting said base to said first end of said at least one arm; and

at least one seat connected to said second end of at least one arm.

20. A method for physical therapy comprising the steps of:

providing at least one rotating seat, wherein said seat is adjustable and said rotation is variable based upon a computerized software system; and

placing a patient into said seat and accommodating said patients physical characteristics by adjustment of said seat and said computerized system.