Exercise devices – Support for entire body of user – Swivelled foot platform
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-26
2006-09-26
Huson, Gregory L. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Support for entire body of user
Swivelled foot platform
C482S147000, C482S079000, C482S080000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07112168
ABSTRACT:
Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual to work on maintaining balance while on the dynamic platform. The dynamic nature of the platform can be adjusted to correspond to the balancing abilities of individuals. An adjustment mechanism increases or reduces the amount the platform is able to tilt, without requiring the raising or lowering of any component of the platform. An exercise mechanism can also be connected to the platform to further modify the dynamic nature of the platform.
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Butler Jeremy
Dalebout William T.
Van Dam Adrian
Amerson Lori Baker
Huson Gregory L.
Icon IP, Inc.
Reebok International Ltd.
Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.
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