Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1985-09-12
1987-09-01
Coughenour, Clyde I.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
272117, 272144, A61H 102, A63B 2100
Patent
active
046901337
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for enabling an individual to suspend themselves in an inverted position from suitably positioned spaced parallel supports engaging the individual's legs at the back of the knee and instep so as to subject the body to a natural gravitational traction thereby relieving the spinal column from compressive forces exerted thereon is disclosed. The apparatus includes arrangements for adjusting both the distance between the instep and back of the knee supports as well as the degree of knee bend required when the user is in an inverted position. In one embodiment, the apparatus is supported in an upright position and grab bars are provided for aiding the user in positioning himself therein. In another embodiment, the apparatus is movable between a horizontal position wherein the user may easily position himself on the apparatus and a vertical position wherein the user is positioned in the desired inverted position. Another embodiment is also illustrated which is particularly well suited for use by children.
REFERENCES:
patent: 638033 (1899-11-01), Stirk
patent: 915171 (1909-03-01), George
patent: 1059284 (1913-04-01), Dennis
patent: 1804441 (1931-05-01), Silva
patent: 3006643 (1961-10-01), Ryan
patent: 3081085 (1963-03-01), Girolamo
patent: 3380447 (1968-04-01), Martin
patent: 3388700 (1968-06-01), Mountz
patent: 3589358 (1971-06-01), Megal
patent: 3593708 (1971-07-01), Steele
patent: 3653658 (1972-04-01), Robertson
patent: 3850430 (1974-11-01), Hamilton
patent: 3857561 (1974-12-01), Cecchettini et al.
patent: 3874375 (1975-04-01), Penner
patent: 4103681 (1978-08-01), Shanley
patent: 4113250 (1978-09-01), Davis
patent: 4278250 (1981-07-01), Baynes et al.
patent: 4369966 (1983-01-01), Silberman
patent: 4372552 (1983-02-01), Carlmark
patent: 4458894 (1984-07-01), Dudley
patent: 4461287 (1984-07-01), Takahashi
patent: 4468025 (1984-08-01), Sferle
patent: 4489713 (1984-12-01), Latenser
patent: 4566693 (1986-01-01), Seidentop
LandOfFree
Inversion apparatus does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Inversion apparatus, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Inversion apparatus will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1258229