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Support Device Used During Exercise

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-11-13
JOHNSON SHELBY C
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This patent describes a simple and inexpensive device that helps support the neck while doing abdominal and neck exercises. It is made up of a flexible material with ridges on the back of the neck and a rectangular and elongated support member that provides support for the upper thoracic spine. This device is easy to use and can help improve postural alignment and reduce the risk of injury while doing exercise routines.

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After a period of time, however, the individual likely will become fatigued, and the natural inclination is to pull the head and neck forward which could lead to injury and definitely reduces the effectiveness of the exercise.
No device is known, however, which provides a simple and efficient means of providing support for the neck and upper thoracic spine while keeping the head, neck, and torso properly aligned.
Additionally, no device known combines these features while also allowing for the exercise of the neck and cervical spine itself, as well as providing a form of spine traction.

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[0014]Referring to FIG. 1, as shown in the drawing, the upper portion of the support member 1 and lower neck portion of the support member 4 are attached to dual hand grips 2,3 on either side of the support member 1, 4. The attachment of the support member 1, 4 to the dual handgrips 2, 3 is by way of flexible connecting segments 5 which support the forward arch of the cervical spine. The surface of the support member 1, 4 contains ridges which are applied to the back of the user's neck during exercise. A perspective view of the ridges, together with their relative preferred width or thickness (0.442 inches) and radius (0.197 inches) is found on FIG. 2. FIG. 2 also shows the preferred width or thickness of the surface member 1, 4 (0.250 inches) and the preferred distance between the flexible connecting segments 5 to the edge of the dual hand grips 2, 3 (4.337 inches). FIG. 3. shows the preferred dimensions, with a length of 17.199 inches from either end of the dual hand grips 2, 3, a...

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Abstract

A support device used during exercise that an individual places behind the neck during exercise, providing proper neck support and body alignment. The device provides support for the upper thoracic spine while performing abdominal exercise, and may be used to exercise the neck itself and provide a form of spinal traction.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field[0005]The present invention relates generally to exercise apparatus used to aid in performing primarily abdominal and neck exercises and, specifically, to a device used to properly support and align the neck and upper thoracic spine while performing such exercises.[0006]2. Discussion[0007]In order to strengthen and condition the abdominal muscles, a person commonly performs exercises such as sit-ups or crunches. The customary method of performing these abdominal exercises involve placing the hands behind head and pulling forward, thus bringing the head, neck and torso to a more inclined position. In order to achieve both the maximum effectiveness of these exercises and reduce the risk of inj...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00
CPCA63B26/00A63B23/0211A63B71/1291A63B21/4039
Inventor JOHNSON, SHELBY C.
Owner JOHNSON SHELBY C
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