Foldable Prone Support

a prone support and foldable technology, applied in the field of prone support, to achieve the effect of strengthening stretching

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-01-05
CUBA GERARDO SIMON
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[0015]The invention is the result of the combination of a few basic natural principles for person wellness using the natural use of gravity energy as a primary stretching tool. The invention takes its principles from the “child's pose,” a prone human ...

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[0040]The invention generally relates to a device designed for relaxation and back stretching. In particular, the invention relates to a device that allows the user to assume and maintain a position similar to the prone fetal position, often referred to as the “balasana” or “child's pose” in yoga without the discomfort and limitations typically incurred in this position when performed on the floor. FIG. 1A depicts a person in the “child's pose.” Further, the device can be used as a support surface for other activities, such as a massage table.

[0041]The device comprises two complementary block units, manufactured from a material suitable to support the body weight of a user. The two complementary block units may be linked by means of a hinge system in order to switch into two principal different shapes. In its folded or secondary embodiment, the device comprises an aesthetically pleasing cube shape with a flat top surface suitable as table or to accommodate a sitting person. In one e...

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A device is disclosed that provides for relaxation and back stretching. In particular, the device allows the user to assume a position similar to the prone fetal position, often referred to as the “balasana” or “child's pose” in yoga. The device provides additional advantages over traditional ways of assuming the “child's pose” by providing support for the user's body which relieves the stress caused at the point of contact between the floor and the user's feet, knees and ankles. A cavity is disposed for accommodating the user's face, allowing for comfortable breathing. Further, the facial cavity supports the user's head in such a way as to align the spine while stretching. The device of the invention utilizes gravity to enhance the stretch of the user's back and spine over the traditional “child's pose” without placing the user of the device in an unnatural or uncomfortable position. The device folds into an aesthetically pleasing cube for easy storage or for use as a support surface for sitting or as a table.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29 / 359715, filed on Apr. 14, 2010 and titled FOLDABLE PRONE SUPPORT, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention generally relates to a foldable prone support for relaxation and back stretching. In particular, the invention relates to a device that allows the user to assume a position similar to the prone fetal position, often referred to as the “balasana” or “child's pose” in yoga. The device provides additional advantages over traditional methods of assuming the “child's pose” by supporting the user's body which relieves the stress caused at the point of contact between the floor and the user's feet, knees and ankles. Further, the device of the invention utilizes gravity to enhance the stretch of the user's back and spine over the traditional “child's pose” without placing the user of the device in a...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00
CPCA63B23/0233A63B2023/006A63B2210/50A63B2208/0257A63B2208/0214
Inventor CUBA, GERARDO SIMON
Owner CUBA GERARDO SIMON
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