Abdominal/back muscle exercise device

a technology for abdominal/back muscles and exercise devices, applied in sport apparatus, gymnastics, stilts, etc., can solve the problems of prolonged stoppage, difficult exercise on the floor, and high cost and time consumption

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-14
LITTELL GREGORY PAUL
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Benefits of technology

The device provides a comfortable and effective way to strengthen abdominal and back muscles while minimizing lower back pain by allowing users to perform semi-vertical sit-ups without floor contact, reducing friction and pressure on sore muscles, and gradually increasing exercise intensity as strength improves.

Problems solved by technology

This may end up being expensive and time consuming.
A floor is difficult to exercise properly on because of inadequate foot anchors and causes friction on the contact areas.
If only doing a few quick reps, with improper clothing, an individual may have removed skin causing an extended stoppage because of the resulting discomfort.
These exercises and exercise devices also tend to do too much of the work for the operator without strengthening the muscles, and result in loss of interest from lack of effectiveness.

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[0021]The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

[0022]Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides a stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device. The stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device may include a base, a knee support, and an ankle support. Additionally, the stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device may include a steady post. The ankle support may include a t-bar, a telescoping inner horizontal support shaft, a telescoping inner vertical support shaft and an ankle padding. The knee support may include a telescoping upright post, a knee support inner shaft, a knee radial pivot lock bracket, a knee cushion and an upper leg support rest.

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Abstract

A stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device. The stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device may include a base, a knee support, and an ankle support. Additionally, the stand-up abdominal / back muscle exercise device may include a steady post. The ankle support may include a t-bar, a telescoping inner horizontal support shaft, a telescoping inner vertical support shaft and an ankle padding. The knee support may include a telescoping upright post, a knee support inner shaft, a knee radial pivot lock bracket, a knee cushion and an upper leg support rest.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a Continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 957,359, filed on Aug. 1, 2013, which claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 678,495, filed on Aug. 1, 2012, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to exercise devices and, more particularly, to stand-up abdominal and back muscles exercise devices.[0003]Currently, lower back muscle pain caused by muscle strain is a leading factor in patients seeking relief at physical therapy. This may end up being expensive and time consuming. Most exercises that involve the abdominal or back involve getting on the floor which may aggravate the lower back as much as doing the exercise to relieve the pain. A floor is difficult to exercise properly on because of inadequate foot anchors and causes friction on the contact areas. If only doing a few quick reps, with improper ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B26/00A63B23/02
CPCA63B26/00A63B23/0233A63B23/0211A63B21/068A63B2071/027A63B2208/0233A63B2225/09A63B69/0062A63B23/02
InventorLITTELL, GREGORY, PAUL
OwnerLITTELL GREGORY PAUL