CA2221105A1 - Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs - Google Patents

Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs

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CA2221105A1
CA2221105A1 CA002221105A CA2221105A CA2221105A1 CA 2221105 A1 CA2221105 A1 CA 2221105A1 CA 002221105 A CA002221105 A CA 002221105A CA 2221105 A CA2221105 A CA 2221105A CA 2221105 A1 CA2221105 A1 CA 2221105A1
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Prior art keywords
chair
exercise apparatus
occupant
conventional chairs
attached
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CA002221105A
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French (fr)
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CA2221105C (en
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Roy J. Mankovitz
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Priority to EP95920521A priority Critical patent/EP0830183B1/en
Priority to CA002221105A priority patent/CA2221105C/en
Priority to AU25947/95A priority patent/AU2594795A/en
Priority to PCT/US1995/006281 priority patent/WO1996036402A1/en
Publication of CA2221105A1 publication Critical patent/CA2221105A1/en
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/16—Supports for anchoring force-resisters
    • A63B21/1609—Supports for anchoring force-resisters for anchoring on a chair
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03516—For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
    • A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
    • A63B2071/025—Supports, e.g. poles on rollers or wheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/00058—Mechanical means for varying the resistance
    • A63B21/00061—Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/00058—Mechanical means for varying the resistance
    • A63B21/00069—Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/04—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/04—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
    • A63B21/0442—Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters extension element type
    • A63B21/0552—Elastic ropes or bands
    • A63B21/0557—Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/20—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, e.g. gliding means, to be moved over the floor or other surface, e.g. guide tracks, during exercising
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/02—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player posture
    • A63B2208/0228—Sitting on the buttocks
    • A63B2208/0233—Sitting on the buttocks in 90/90 position, like on a chair
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/02—Space saving incorporated in chairs

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Chairs Characterized By Structure (AREA)

Abstract

An exercise apparatus (14) for attachment to a conventional office chair (10) of either the swivel or multiple leg type having a plurality of resilient members (22, 22') attached to the chair with a chain (20) or other conventional mechanism and attached to a foot support bar (26) which can be pushed away from the chair by an occupant of the chair, stretching the resilient members (22, 22') and thereby exercising the occupant.
CA002221105A 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs Expired - Fee Related CA2221105C (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP95920521A EP0830183B1 (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
CA002221105A CA2221105C (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
AU25947/95A AU2594795A (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
PCT/US1995/006281 WO1996036402A1 (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CA002221105A CA2221105C (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs
PCT/US1995/006281 WO1996036402A1 (en) 1995-05-16 1995-05-16 Exercise apparatus for use with conventional chairs

Publications (2)

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CA2221105A1 true CA2221105A1 (en) 1996-11-21
CA2221105C CA2221105C (en) 2006-07-18

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EP (1) EP0830183B1 (en)
AU (1) AU2594795A (en)
CA (1) CA2221105C (en)
WO (1) WO1996036402A1 (en)

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KR20030089269A (en) * 2002-05-17 2003-11-21 윤장호 health instrument
US7608030B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2009-10-27 Guthy-Renker Corporation Exercise chair
US7794378B2 (en) 2005-08-10 2010-09-14 Guthy-Renker Llc Exercise chair with side supporters
CN104524746B (en) * 2015-01-15 2017-05-24 钟培德 Human leg training device

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US3130968A (en) * 1962-03-12 1964-04-28 Feen Michael A De Exercising apparatus comprising an elongate base having stationary and longitudinally movable support units at the ends thereof
US3421760A (en) * 1965-11-23 1969-01-14 Habern W Freeman Jr Exerciser device
FR2046632A5 (en) * 1970-05-13 1971-03-05 Dudouyt Jean
US3672670A (en) * 1970-07-08 1972-06-27 Ralph A Burzenski Wheeled foot-exercising device with hand grips
US3707284A (en) * 1971-04-21 1972-12-26 John Waldeck Exercise and massage device
US3749400A (en) * 1971-07-23 1973-07-31 C Stoffel Spring type leg exercise device
US4225132A (en) * 1979-04-09 1980-09-30 William Gunner Exercise equipment having detachable spring assembly and foldable carrying handle
FR2503568A1 (en) * 1981-01-12 1982-10-15 Rosenblatt Paul Exercise frame for specific groups of muscles - has limbs moving bar or plate against which brake acts
JPH03165744A (en) * 1989-11-22 1991-07-17 Konbi Kk Instantaneous force measuring device by leg extending force

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WO1996036402A1 (en) 1996-11-21
EP0830183A4 (en) 2000-06-21
EP0830183B1 (en) 2003-11-05
CA2221105C (en) 2006-07-18
EP0830183A1 (en) 1998-03-25
AU2594795A (en) 1996-11-29

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