Therapy ball

The therapy ball addresses the need for finger strength enhancement by offering a spinning ring and spherical ball design for targeted exercises and emotional therapy, improving strength, flexibility, and coordination across different user groups.

US20260137992A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-21TOBIN JENNIFER ERIN
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
TOBIN JENNIFER ERIN
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2026-05-21

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

There is a long-felt need for a device that enhances finger strength and flexibility across various user groups, including individuals recovering from hand injuries, musicians, climbers, athletes, and older adults, to support rehabilitation, performance, and reduce the risk of strain or injury.

Method used

A therapy ball with a spinning ring and spherical ball design that allows for controlled fidgeting and rotation, providing finger, hand, and arm strengthening exercises, as well as emotional therapy, through mechanisms like snap-fit connectors, ball bearings, and rotatable joints, enabling various functional uses such as a desktop spinner, percussive instrument, and massaging tool.

Benefits of technology

The therapy ball effectively improves finger strength, flexibility, and dexterity, enhances hand-eye coordination, and provides emotional relief, catering to diverse user needs through versatile applications.

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Abstract

A therapy ball is disclosed. The therapy ball comprises a spherical ball and a spinning ring attached to the spherical ball. The spherical ball is configured to fit into a palm of a user The spinning ring includes an inner ring and an outer ring encircling and concentric with the inner ring. The outer ring is attached to the spherical ball and is configured to provide a spinning action to the therapy ball. A protrusion on the inner ring engages and moves smoothly within a groove of the outer ring to provide a fidgeting motion of the therapy ball. A user inserts a finger into the inner ring and rotates the outer ring with his finger or thumb to rotate the spherical ball around his finger thereby allowing him to fidget with and / or manipulate the therapy ball. Fidgeting with the therapy ball facilitates emotional therapy and exercise to the user.
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