Exercise devices – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-13
2007-11-13
Amerson, Lori (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Miscellaneous
C482S142000, C482S126000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11034222
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for improving flexibility in a user. The apparatus may include: a base frame having forward lateral, medial, and rear lateral supports; a post having a flexible joint and an upper extremity support; and a user support assembly having forward, rear, foot supports. If desired, the post may provide a plurality of non-fixed, upper extremity positions and recoiling from same. The user support assembly may provide a plurality of non-fixed pivot points for conducting compounded progressive stretching of at least one muscle group.
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Amerson Lori
Pate & Pierce & Baird
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