Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Patent
1997-05-30
1998-05-12
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
482126, 482121, 482132, A63B 2102
Patent
active
057498156
ABSTRACT:
This invention is concerned with a portable exercise device which can readily be broken down into its component parts for storage. Regardless of its portability the portable exercise device is capable of providing the user with a good workout. This portable exercise device has a two segment main body section which can be readily assembled and disassembled. When assembled the main body section incorporates an elongated groove into which is positioned a limb. One end of the main body section further incorporates a U shaped groove into which is positioned an elastic band. The ends of the elastic band are looped. These looped ends are positioned around the limb on opposite sides of the main body section. The other end of the main body section is fitted with a cushion. In operation the user positions the cushion of the portable exercise device against his midriff. The uses then grips the opposite ends of the limb with both hands and draws the limb towards his midriff. The movement of the limb in the groove of the main body section is restrained by the elastic band. The movement of the limb against the tension of the elastic band provides exercise to the user. In the preferred embodiment the main body section and the limb are formed from a polymeric material. Further in the preferred embodiment the segmented parts of the main body section are secured to each other by a tongue and groove arrangement.
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Bahr Donald R.
Reichard Lynne A.
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