Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-09
2001-09-18
Yu, Mickey (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
C482S058000, C482S063000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06290629
ABSTRACT:
CROSS REFERENCES TO PRIOR OR PARENT APPLICATIONS
There are no prior or parent applications.
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The instant invention relates to devices that facilitate mechanical exercising of the muscles of the body.
2. Informational Statement
Related art that however does not anticipate the instant invention is referred to in the Informational Statement filed herewith.
A SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
1. A Brief Description of the Invention:
The instant invention consists of a pair of oppositely positioned three-sided support units in contact with one another along an elongated middle side of each. Each support unit rests adjustably upon a pair of footing pods. Each support unit is joined to the other along the middle side of each by fastening vices in turn screwed and bolted together. Removably affixable to and within the fastening vices is an elongated support arm to which there is affixed a seat upon which a person may sit. Atop and affixed to the two elongated middle sides of the support units is a housing unit within which a wheel and pedal mechanism is held. Each of a pair of pedals affixed one each to each of the ends of the wheel and pedal mechanism is in turn attached to an elastic cord. Each of the two elastic cords is attached to a support block with one support block affixed atop the posterior side of one of the support units and with the other support block affixed to the posterior side of the other support unit. Each anterior side of each support unit has affixable within it, an elongated upright adjustable handle bar.
2. Objects of the Invention:
It is well known within the fields of biomechanics, physiatry and orthopedics that weak and/or sore and/or arthritic joints can operate to severely retard a person's ability to exercise leg muscles prone to disuse atrophy in the face of post-surgical rehabilitation or advancing age and concomitant lack of exercise. Such retardation of exercise capability is however greatly minimized when a person in need of such exercise is submerged to, for example, chest level in a pool of water.
The gentle resistance afforded by water can operate to facilitate one's ready pacing of oneself and in repetitively rhythmic fashion much moreso that can mere air so as to thereby enable one to appropriately exercise such muscles even in the face of such soreness or arthritis. Because of the soothing effects of water, the joints in such persons are rendered eminently more functional than would be the case without water. Also, bouyancy in water operates to cause less stress to muscles and joints during such exercising. Moreover, such persons in need of such an exercise option stand to gain as they otherwise would not from a cardiopulmonary vantage point as well. There is also the fact that intra-aquatic exercise is an excellent means for facilitating the rehabilitation of post-surgical patients. The instant invention readily addresses these needs for the above-described classes of persons, and, certain of its features such as, for example, bar and height adjustability enable it to be so utilized by a wide cross-section of such persons. Finally, by virtue of the character of its construction, the instant invention is very stable during use under water while at the same time providing in a much more ergonomic manner than do other similar devices amenable to use underwater, for cardiopulmonary benefit and large muscle maintenance or redevelopment in persons for whom such exercise underwater may perhaps be an only option.
For the reasons cited above, it is respectively submitted that the instant invention is indeed useful.
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Vargas, III Joseph H.
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Nguyen Tam
Welch Jr., Esq. John J.
Yu Mickey
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