EXERCISE DEVICE

• US 20130231226A1
• Filed: 04/23/2013
• Published: 09/05/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 04/08/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: P TECH, LLC
• Original Assignee: P TECH, LLC
• Inventors: Bonutti, Peter M.
• Application Number:
  US13/868,744
• Publication Number:
  US 20130231226A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/112
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0004 Exercising devices moving as a whole during exercise bar bells or dumb bells A63B21/072; on wheels A63B22/20
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00065 by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/008 using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0085 using pneumatic force-resisters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/028 made of material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber, steel wool, intended to be compressed resistance provided by plastic deformable materials A63B21/00189
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2209/10 with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/56 Pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0494 primarily by articulating the knee joints A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1281 primarily by articulating the elbow joint

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be used to exercise complementary muscle groups. Additionally, the system may be adjustable to provide different workout levels or so that the device can be used to exercise a variety of muscle groups.

Claims

1. An exercise device comprising:

a first member configured to apply a first resistance force to a first tissue during flexion of the first tissue to enhance a flexion force applied by the first tissue; and

a second member configured to apply a second resistance force to a second tissue during flexion of the first tissue,

wherein the first and second resistance forces are configured to systematically exercise the first and second tissues.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the first and second tissues include agonist muscles.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the muscles include a chest and an upper back

4. The device of claim 2, wherein the muscles include an abdominal and a lower back.

5. The device of claim 2, wherein the muscles include a quadricep and a hamstring.

6. The device of claim 2, wherein the muscles include a bicep and a tricep.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the first or second member is responsive to an electric field.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the first or second resistance force increases with an increase in the intensity of the electric field.

9. The device of claim 1, further comprising a transducer to measure the first or second resistance force.

10. The device of claim 1, wherein the first or second member includes a gel.

11. An exercise device comprising:

a first member configured to apply a first resistance force at or over a first tissue during flexion of the first tissue to enhance a flexion force applied by the first tissue; and

a second member configured to apply a second resistance force at or over a second tissue during flexion of the first tissue,

wherein the first and second resistance forces are configured to systematically exercise the first and second tissues.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein the first and second tissues include agonist muscles.

13. The device of claim 11, wherein the first or second tissue includes a muscle of a chest, upper back, abdominal, lower back, quadricep, hamstring, bicep, or tricep.

14. The device of claim 11, wherein the first or second member is configured to respond to an electric field.

15. The device of claim 14, wherein the first or second resistance force increases with an increase in the intensity of the electric field.

16. The device of claim 11, further comprising a transducer to measure the first or second resistance force.

17. The device of claim 11, wherein the first or second member includes a gel.

18. An exercise device comprising:

a first member configured to apply a resistance force to a tissue during flexion of the tissue to enhance a flexion force by the tissue; and

a second member configured to respond to an electrical field to increase the resistance force applied to the tissue,

wherein the first and second members are configured to enhance exercise of the tissue.

19. The device of claim 18, wherein the tissue includes a muscle of a chest, upper back, abdominal, lower back, quadricep, hamstring, bicep, or tricep.

20. The device of claim 18, further comprising a transducer to measure the resistance force.

21. The device of claim 18, wherein the first or second member includes a gel.