Exercise device

a technology of exercise device and back support, which is applied in the direction of sport apparatus, gymnastic exercise, stilts, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the effectiveness of abdominal exercise, user is not protected for the entire range of motion, and may not stop upward movement at the desired maximum angle of inclination, so as to facilitate the lateral movement of the back suppor

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-03-08
MILLS ALDEN M +7
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Benefits of technology

The device ensures proper form and engagement of core muscles, reducing injury risk and allowing for effective exercise of abdominal and lower back muscles, while being compact enough for home use.

Problems solved by technology

In conventional abdominal exercise techniques such as sit-ups, crunches and / or hyperextension exercises, the user is not protected for the entire range of motion.
Additionally, with these conventional techniques the user may not stop upward movement at the desired maximum angle of inclination from vertical, which is recommended by doctors at no more than 30 degrees.
This reduces the effectiveness of the abdominal exercise, and may cause unnecessary strain or injury to the lower back.
Thus, conventional techniques fail to provide adequate support and controlled resistance to the user.
These techniques lack an effective means to control the resistance and motion of the user so as to maximize the effectiveness of the exercise and reduce the chance of injury due to an improperly performed repetition.
Further, of the conventional machines for use in exercising and strengthening a user's abdominal and back muscles by providing resistance to the user's movements, many permit only certain muscles of the abdominal and back muscle groups to be exercised, while other muscle groups are not attended to during the exercise.
Moreover, some of these machines do not support the user's back during exercise, leading to hyperextension injuries.
Another issue which reduces the viability of abdominal exercise machines is size.
Many currently available machines take up a substantial amount of usable space and / or cannot be easily stowed in a smaller area.
This limits the user from storing and / or locating such machines at their home residence.
A user gripping surfaces of the neck support assembly to perform an exercise is limited by the device to achieving an inclined angle from horizontal of 30 degrees or less.

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[0028]The example embodiments as to be described hereafter relate to an exercise device for performing abdominal and lower back, or “core” exercises to strengthen an individual's core muscle groups. Unless otherwise defined below, terms used to describe the example embodiments should be understood for their plain meaning.

[0029]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise device in accordance with the example embodiments; FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof; FIG. 3 is close-up enlarged bottom view of a portion of the exercise device of FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is left-side elevational view thereof; and FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof. Referring to FIGS. 1-5, the exercise device 100 is designed to permit a user to perform ideal abdominal and lower back exercise movements to strengthen the user's core. Device 100 generally extends in a horizontal plane so that a user may perform various exercises to strengthen the lower back and abdominal muscle groups.

[0030]Device 100 includes a back ...

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Abstract

An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes a back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade.

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PRIORITY STATEMENT[0001]This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 764,998 to Alden M. Mills et al., filed Apr. 22, 2010 and entitled “EXERCISE DEVICE”, now pending. The entirety of the contents of the '998 application are hereby incorporated by reference herein.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]Example embodiments in general relate to exercise devices for performing abdominal and lower back, or “core” exercises.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]In general, exercise machines provide resistance against movement of a user in order to strengthen the user's muscles. In conventional abdominal exercise techniques such as sit-ups, crunches and / or hyperextension exercises, the user is not protected for the entire range of motion. Additionally, with these conventional techniques the user may not stop upward movement at the desired maximum angle of inclination from vertical, which is recommended by doctors at no more than 30 de...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B23/02
CPCA63B21/1473A63B23/0211A63B23/0216A63B21/1476A63B2069/0062A63B2208/0233A63B2208/0252A63B23/0222A63B21/4037A63B21/4039A63B69/0062
InventorMILLS, ALDEN M.HOLLAND, JOHN G.HOLLENBACK, KEVANEASTWOOD, MARKSAND, JEFF W.MACCOLL, IAN C.HAUSER, STEPHEN G.AINSWORTH, LUCAS B.
OwnerMILLS ALDEN M