Exercise device

• US 9,403,049 B2
• Filed: 07/07/2015
• Issued: 08/02/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 08/04/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Active Ideas, LLC
• Original Assignee: Active Ideas, LLC
• Inventors: Harada, John, Godoy, John
• Primary Examiner(s): Ginsberg, Oren
• Assistant Examiner(s): Urbiel Goldner, Gary D
• Application Number:
  US14/792,999
• Publication Number:
  US 20150306449A1
• Time in Patent Office: 392 Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/506 of adjustable type
• CPC Class Codes: A47C 7/62 Accessories for chairs
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1427 Wobbling plate
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0038 One foot moving independently from the other, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/185 specially adapted for using with a single foot or hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0452 the foot support being substantially below said axes
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0063 Shock absorbers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/027 using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00178 for active exercising, the apparatus being also usable for passive exercising
• 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 21/0421 the ends moving relatively by a pivoting arrangement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0455 having torsion element around its longitudinal axis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/151 Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1609 for anchoring on a chair chairs with exercising means A47C9/002
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/169 for anchoring on or against a wall
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0048 with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0076 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/14 Platforms for reciprocating rotating motion about a vertical axis , e.g. axis through the middle of the platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/16 : Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis , e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like exercising apparatus with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0056; other exercising apparatus for improving balance A63B26/003
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/18 : with elements, i.e. platforms, having a circulating, nutating or rotating movement, generated by oscillating movement of the user, e.g. platforms wobbling on a centrally arranged spherical supporthoop exercising apparatus A63B19/00; eccentric weights put into orbital motion by nutating movement of the user A63B21/0608; pots rotating or rocking by moving the whole body A63G23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 : Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 : in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/13 : Relative positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 : Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/803 : Motion sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 : Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 : Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 : calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/08 : for ankle joints
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0062 : Leg restraining devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 7/00 : Freely-suspended gymnastic apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0619 : Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills

Abstract

A suspended footrest device for supporting and exercising a user'"'"'s feet and legs. The footrest device includes a pair of footrests that are pivotally connected to the opposed ends of a rigid elongated member. A non-rigid suspension member is connected to a medial section of the elongated member to suspend the footrests. The footrests are pivotally connected to the rigid elongated member.

Claims

1. A suspended footrest device for suspension from a fixed location, the footrest device comprising:

(a) a pair of spaced-apart footrests;

(b) a rigid elongated member extending laterally along the length thereof between the footrests, the elongated member having a pair of opposed ends and a medial section, and a first one of the ends extending toward a first one of the footrests, and a second one of the ends extending toward a second one of the footrests, the first one of the footrests being pivotally connected to the first one of the ends of the elongated member, and the second one of the footrests being pivotally connected to the second one of the ends of the elongated member, whereby each pivotally connected pair of the ends and footrests are pivotally connected to each other along at least two axes to permit simultaneous relative movement therebetween in at least two planes; and

(c) at least one flexible and non-rigid suspension member having a first end connected to the medial section of the elongated member, and a second end connected to the fixed location for suspension of the footrest device therefrom.

2. The suspended footrest device of claim 1 including a ball-and-socket joint connected between each footrest and the respective end of the elongated member to allow pivotal movement between each footrest and the elongated member.

3. The suspended footrest of claim 2 wherein the suspension member is elastic.

4. The suspended footrest of claim 2 wherein the suspension member is inelastic.

5. The suspended footrest of claim 2 including a rotatable turntable connected between each footrest and the respective end of the elongated member to allow rotational movement between each footrest and the elongated member.

6. The suspended footrest of claim 2 including a damper positioned between each footrest and the respective end of the elongated member for dampening the pivotal movement of the ball-and-socket joint.

7. The suspended footrest of claim 1 including a rotatable turntable connected between each footrest and the respective end of the elongated member to allow rotational movement between each footrest and the elongated member.

8. The suspended footrest of claim 1 wherein the suspension member is elastic.

9. The suspended footrest of claim 1 wherein the suspension member is inelastic.

10. The suspended footrest of claim 1 wherein the first one of the footrests is positioned atop the first one of the ends of the elongated member, and the second one of the footrests is positioned atop the second one of the ends of the elongated member.

11. A suspended footrest device for suspension from a fixed location, the footrest device consisting of:

(a) a pair of footrests;

(b) a rigid elongated member having a pair of opposed ends and a medial section, each of the footrests being pivotally connected to a respective one of the ends of the elongated member, the footrests being configured to permit simultaneous movement in three planes between the footrests and the ends of the elongated member; and

(c) a flexible and non-rigid suspension member having a first end connected to the elongated member, and a second end connected to ft the fixed location for suspension of the footrest device therefrom.