Knee support

a support and knee technology, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of delaying users from practicing altogether, not providing sufficient cushioning, and affecting the enjoyment of yoga, so as to relieve the stress and pressure on the user's knees
US20150121600A1Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-07OSGOOD DEBORAH
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
OSGOOD DEBORAH
Publication Date
2015-05-07
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A knee support comprising a supportive pad enclosed in a fabric cover, configured to the user through the use of fasteners. The knee support is compressible and flexible so that it conforms to the shape of the anatomical area just below the knee and to the shin, can be easily worn over or under clothing, and does not interfere with the poses and exercise routines of floor or hard surface exercises. The knee support can be pulled up over the kneecap, or partially over the kneecap, when needed without having to release the fastener. A behind-the-knee pad, which can be used by itself or in combination with the knee support, is also disclosed. A method for supporting the knee when the user is engaging in floor, mat or other hard surface exercises, and a method for preventing hyperextension of the knee, is also disclosed.
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[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 898,939, filed on Nov. 1, 2013 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 944,224, filed on Feb. 25, 2014. The entire teachings of the above application(s) are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to exercise equipment—specifically to equipment for use in yoga and other mat, hard surface or floor exercises where the practitioner places weight or pressure on the knees.

[0003] Yoga is a popular form of exercise in the United States. Yoga practitioners (yogis) have increased in number to over 16 million Americans. Many yogis state that they practice yoga to improve flexibility, strength, cardiovascular capacity, and mental health. Others use yoga as a source of stress relief.

[0004] To practice yoga, the yogi must engage in various poses (asanas) which can, at times, place a significant amount of strain or pressure on the knees. For many, e...

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