Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing frictional force resistance
Patent
1995-12-19
1997-11-11
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing frictional force resistance
482115, 482139, A63B 21012
Patent
active
056858116
ABSTRACT:
Universal muscular conditioning devices provide for the placement of two bidirectionally acting, frictionally resistant elements on opposite sides of a joint, in order to require a wearer of the device(s) to provide additional muscular exertion against the frictional resistance and thereby build muscular and joint strength. One embodiment includes a wrap which may be adjustably secured about the joint(s) or limb(s) of differently sized persons, thus eliminating the need for numerous such devices to fit different users. The wrap includes a plurality of pockets or sleeves, into which two of the frictionally resistive elements may be placed opposite one another, to the lateral and medial sides of the joint and essentially coaxial with the joint center. The present disclosure provides for different resistive elements, using (1) a variably compressible resilient member which bears against the interiors of the joints of the rotating arms to create friction therein, (2) a geared device in which the gear sectors are formed of a resilient material and are adjustably compressed together to vary the friction therebetween, and (3) a friction disc which is adjustably compressed between the arms. A unitary glove embodiment is also disclosed, with the resistive elements at each joint being formed of unitary lengths of material each having a low yield point, but high fatigue resistance to allow the joints to be flexed and extended innumerable times against the bending resistance of the elements, without damaging them.
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McShane Jerry M.
Shah Mrugesh M.
Spinks David W.
Apley Richard J.
Clark Jeanne M.
Litman Richard C.
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