Lower extremity exercise device

a lower extremity and exercise technology, applied in the field of lower extremity exercise devices, can solve the problems of inconvenient work, large, poor blood circulation in the lower extremities, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient portability and light weigh

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-12-27
SOLETSKI MICHAEL M
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[0021]In some embodiments, the exercise device is made of a plastic shell, and has a central light-weight or hollow interior cavity ...

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It is well known that prolonged sitting, such as at a desk or in an airplane results in poor blood circulation in the lower extremities, especially in the lower portion of the leg below the knee and in the foot.
However, many people work at jobs which require that they remain at their work stations for prolonged periods of time, negating the option of getting up and walking around to address such circulation issues.
However, such devices known to the inventor of this invention are so large, or so heavy that they are ...

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[0031]FIG. 1 shows a pictorial view of an exemplary lower extremity exercise device 10 of the invention. The exercise device has a top 12, a generally opposing bottom 14, a front 16, a back 18, and opposing ends 20. The front and back generally extend between the top and the bottom. The ends generally define the longitudinal extremities of the exercise device.

[0032]The device has a length “L” between ends 20, a width “W” between front 16 and back 18, and a thickness “T” between top 12 and bottom 14.

[0033]A middle “M” of the exercise device is defined generally mid-way along the length between ends 20.

[0034]Bottom 14 has opposing left and right bottom sides 22, 24 as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3. Between bottom sides 22, 24 is rocking radius 26. In the illustrated embodiment, bottom sides 22 and 24, together with rocking radius 26 collectively define the entirety of bottom 14. In other embodiments, bottom 14 can be otherwise configured such that the bottom is not entirely defined by ...

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A portable, compact lower extremity exercise device, suitable for exercising feet and legs of the user while the user is sitting or standing with his/her heels on the floor or ground. The device is adapted and configured to be used where foot space is limited, such as at a desk, a work table, or in an airliner seat. The bottom of the exercise device has first and second sides, and a rocking surface between the sides and proximate the middle of the device. Foot ramps at the top of the device, are spaced from each other and angled downwardly toward the front of the device, thus downwardly toward the user. The working unit can be suspended in a frame, and the frame supported from the floor. The device is used by rocking the device back and forth under the user's feet.

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BACKGROUND[0001]This invention relates generally to exercise devices. It is well known that prolonged sitting, such as at a desk or in an airplane results in poor blood circulation in the lower extremities, especially in the lower portion of the leg below the knee and in the foot.[0002]A known remedy for such poor circulation is to periodically exercise the lower extremities. Where the person has the option of periodically getting up and walking about, such walking exercise can alleviate at least some of the poor circulation issues.[0003]However, many people work at jobs which require that they remain at their work stations for prolonged periods of time, negating the option of getting up and walking around to address such circulation issues.[0004]For those who are unable to get up and walk around, it is desirable that they engage into some form of exercise while in the sitting position.[0005]A variety of exercise devices are known which can be put under a desk or table, such as at h...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B23/08A63B22/16A63B23/10
CPCA61H1/0266A63B22/16A61H2209/00A63B2208/0233A63B23/085
Inventor SOLETSKI, MICHAEL M.
Owner SOLETSKI MICHAEL M
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