Exercise devices – Gymnastic
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Donnelly, Jerome W (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Gymnastic
C482S142000, C482S140000, C482S148000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955224
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention includes devices to assist a user in correct foot and hand placements during a yoga posture sequence, an exercise program, a dance routine, and so forth. Tactile markers for hand and foot placement enable discerning a reference marker as either intended for hand or foot, right side or left side, and forward or backward. The invention makes yoga more accessible to the visually impaired and enables a user to participate in mainstream yoga communities. The invention can be used for the practice of yoga in a class setting in schools for the blind, in public or private studios, or at home. The mat can be used in a yoga class to follow instructions with more ease and independence. The pliable nature of the mat allows it to be easily portable to schools, studios, and storage at home.
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Bartley Michael A.
Clock Tower Law Group
Donnelly Jerome W
Heels Erik J.
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