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Fully collapsible exercise device

a fully collapsible, exercise device technology, applied in the direction of cardiovascular exercise devices, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of increased risk of blood clots, increased risk of developing blood clots, and inability to move around during a flight, so as to reduce the likelihood of deep vein thrombosis

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-08-31
PALMER ROBIN
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The present invention is a small exercise device that can be easily folded up for use in limited space, such as an airline seat. It includes a crank housing with pedals, struts, and a hinge that allows the device to unfold. A lock keeps the device in place. There are also cross-members for added support and a strap for securing it to a seat. A tensioner adjusts the resistance of the device. The invention allows for easy and effective exercise to reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis while flying.

Problems solved by technology

Blood clots, also called deep vein thrombosis, can be a serious risk for long-distance travelers.
The longer the period of immobility, the greater the risk of developing a blood clot.
However, it is not always possible to move around during a flight due to turbulence and blockage of the aisles by passengers and crew, such as when carts are used for beverage and food service.

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[0010]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout, there is seen in FIG. 1 an exerciser 10 comprising a base 12 formed from two opposing struts 14 and 16 that are interconnected to each other by an axle housing 18 and extend outwardly. Outward ends of struts 14 and 16 include cross-members 20 and 22 that define two pairs of legs for secure engagement with a planar surface, such as a floor. The ends of the legs formed by cross-members 20 and 22 may be capped with resilient caps 24 to increase frictional contact with the planar surface upon which exercise device is placed. Struts 14 and 16 as well as cross-members 20 and 22 are preferably tubular to maximize strength while minimizing weight, and may be manufactured from high strength polymers or light weight metals and metal alloys for the same reason. A strap 26 may be coupled to base 12 to allow exercise 10 to be attached to an external structure, such as an airplane seat, to restric...

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Abstract

An exercise device with a crank housing supporting a pedal crank having a pair of opposing pedals that are pivotally mounted to the pedal crank. A pair of struts extends from the crank housing and one of the struts has a hinge that allows the leg to fold inward into a collapsed configuration or extend and lock into place for use of the pedal crank. A cross-member is positioned at the end of each strut to form legs for supporting the pedal crank in an upright position. A strap may be coupled to one of the pair of legs for additionally securing the exercise device to an airline seat. A tensioner is associated with the crank housing for selectively increasing and decreasing the force needed to turn the pedal crank.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to exercise equipment and, more particularly, to a lower body exercise device that is configurable between a collapsed configuration for easy transport and stowage and an extended yet compact configuration for use.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]More than 300 million people travel on long-distance flights (more than four hours) each year. Blood clots, also called deep vein thrombosis, can be a serious risk for long-distance travelers. Indeed, deep vein thrombosis kills someone every five minutes and responsible for more deaths than AIDS, breast cancer, prostate cancer and traffic accidents combined. During travel, blood clots can form in the deep (not visible) veins of the legs of a passenger. The longer the period of immobility, the greater the risk of developing a blood clot. Doctors thus recommend that passengers move their legs when on long trips improve the flow of blood. ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/06A63B23/04A63B21/00
CPCA63B22/06A63B21/00069A63B21/4034A63B21/4049A63B2208/0233A63B2022/0097A63B2210/00A63B2210/50A63B23/0476A63B22/0605A63B22/0694A63B2210/02A63B21/1609
Inventor PALMER, ROBIN
Owner PALMER ROBIN