Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Jogging accessory
Patent
1994-08-15
1995-12-05
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Jogging accessory
482111, 244142, 244145, A63B 2302
Patent
active
054723949
ABSTRACT:
A sport parachute for use in speed and endurance enhancement training for athletes, particularly runners, bikers, skaters, etc. engaged in recreational activities and amateur or professional sports. The parachute is provided with cords attached at one end to cord attachment points along the edge of a parachute sheet and attached together commonly at the other end thereof and to a strap, e.g. a belt, to be worn by the athlete. The cords are brought together through a resistance adjuster that alters the free length of the cords and the resulting shape of the parachute when inflated to thereby alter the drag afforded by the inflated parachute. The parachute sheet is formed with air pockets extending radially from near the center of the sheet and terminating at the cord attachment points. The drag afforded by the parachute may be adjusted by the degree of opening of the pockets and the spreading apart of the cord attachment points. A quick release mechanism allows the release of the parachute while the athlete is moving to effect an over-speed condition.
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The Washington Times Picture, Jul. 1991.
Breimayer Joseph F.
Reichard Lynne A.
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