CA2633850A1 - Elastic ring and method of proper placement to perform series of yoga asanas - Google Patents
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The present invention is an exercise apparatus comprising a ring of elastic material with specific components of different ridge configuration and spherical patterns integrated into the ring to provide an effective assistance for the practitioner to perform series of yoga exercises safely and correctly. The ring is a multifunctional device that can provide lower lumbar support and as a yoga mat carrier with the assistance of Velcro straps.
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INVENTION TITLE
Elastic Ring and Method of Proper Placement to perform series of Yoga Asanas SPECIFICATIONS
[Para 1] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[Para 2] Field of the Invention [Para 3] The present invention relates to an article made from an elastic material and methodology for a person to perform a series of movement associated to yoga asanas by following a proper placement of the ring in the appropriate body parts.
This present invention is use to attain symmetry of the body to perform the yoga asanas. It is also use to alleviate and strengthen the lower back muscles when use while sitting in a chair following a method of proper placement of the ring in the appropriate body parts. It also acts to function as a yoga mat carrier with an assistance of 2 Velcro straps.
[Para 4] Description of the Related Art [Para 5] Yoga is an exercise originating from India and gaining popularity in the western world. This exercise comprises of thousands of postures and combination of flow. The postures are tied to breathe and mental concentration. To properly execute and obtain the full benefit of the postures, the person, especially a beginner needs to be able to feel what their body is doing while performing the postures or asanas. It is also important to achieve symmetry of the body while performing the asanas or poses. The person has to continuously practice and fine tune their body to attain and maintain the proper postures or asanas due to the difficulty in executing the postures.
[Para 6] The novice practitioner usually practices with the assistance of an instructor.
Even then the practitioner cannot attain the proper posture without the proper guidance from the instructor on the placement of the arms, legs, torso and head. The postures or asanas can also be practiced alone but the practitioner may or may not have the correct and proper placement of body parts in place in order to achieve the full benefit of the posture. This is due to the complexity of combining of body, breathe and mind synchronization to execute the yoga posture or asana. The final posture may look simple in the layman's eye but to execute and maintain it in order to achieve the main benefit of the posture for the practitioner is quite difficult.
[Para 7] For example, the mountain pose (Tadasana) requires the practitioner to stand up straight and strong like a mountain. The novice practitioner is not able to fully Page 1 of 11 perform this seemingly simple pose by just listening to the instructor's guidance. This present invention ring when attached to the appropriate areas of the body will properly guide the novice practitioner on how to adjust the body alignment to achieve the proper posture. Whereas the straps that are currently in use does not achieve this purpose.
Another example is the Extended hand to big toe pose (Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana).
This posture requires the practitioner to engage the quadriceps and adductor muscles to pull the femur towards the pelvis and stretching the bicep femoris muscle to raise and straighten the leg to a range from 90 to 120 degrees. For a novice practitioner the posture cannot be done properly without the assistance of the present invention ring.
The elastic material of the ring promotes the feeling of pulling of the quadriceps and the feeling of the femur retracting toward the pelvic bone. By pulling and releasing the elastic ring the practitioner can train the body to perform this contraction of the quadriceps and the extension of the femoris muscles. In continuing to practice using the pulling and releasing the ring and the method, the practitioner gradually develops body intelligence and will eventually be able to do the yoga posture without the aid of the ring.
[Para 8] BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[Para 9] The first embodiment of the present invention is an article made from elastic materials and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns for use by a person in conjunction with the proper method of placement and alignment to perform a series of movements and maintaining the postures or asanas associated to yoga asanas.
It is used for training the practitioner to achieve the proper alignment, stretching and strength in performing and maintaining the proper postures or asanas through proper placement of the ring with the help of the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns and the tension created by the tensile strength exerted by the elastic material.
For example, postures or asanas such as Tadasana ( Mountain Pose), Dandasana ( Staff Pose), Paripurna Navasana ( Full Boat Pose), Krounchasana ( Heron Pose), Head to Knee Forward Bend, Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana ( Extended hand to big toe pose).
Due to the elastic material's tensile strength and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns of the present invention, it provides the practitioner guidance and proper tension to immediately adjust the body alignment and fine tune the adjustment without too much strap readjustment or equipment change. Using the proper method of Page 2 of 11 alignment, it also trains the body to feel isometric forces that are needed to be exerted to properly perform the postures or asanas. The present invention also trains the practitioner to attain the proper symmetry required to perform the poses through the ridge configuration and spherical patterns. The present invention's elastic properties and tensile strength, ridge configuration and spherical patterns makes it extremely versatile in the performing the hundreds of asanas in a yoga practice.
[Para 10] The second embodiment of the present invention is an article made from elastic material's tensile strength, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns when use, the person can alleviate and strengthen low back lumbar muscles while sitting in a chair.
As technology advances to improve our lives we became chained to our desk and have an increasing sedentary lifestyle. There is a very high incidence of low back pain and ailments and are caused by sitting for long periods of time. This present invention ring due to the elastic material's tensile strength, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns can be used while sitting and working in front of a computer or desk.
When this present invention is attached to the appropriate body parts it create slight pressure on the lower lumbar back muscles to alleviate low back fatigue and pain due to long periods of sitting this is assisted by the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns. The pressure exerted by the present invention from the tensile strength of the elastic material and the pressure point that the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns attempts to strengthen the low back lumbar muscles and to prevent low back pain.
[Para 11 ] The present invention exerts slight pressure to the lower back to alleviate and strengthen the low back muscles while the user sits in a chair working on a computer, writing or any activities that needs the user to sit for long periods of time.
The present invention is tied around the feet and looped around the low lumbar muscles.
The pressure exerted from the contraction and extension of the legs will tighten and loosen the pressure on the low lumbar muscles. The pressure acts like a lumbar support for the low back lumbar muscles to reduce fatigue and also gradually strengthens the lower back muscles. This in the long term will alleviate lower back pain and ailments.
[Para 12] The third embodiment of the present invention is a multifunction; it acts as a yoga mat carrier secured by 2 Velcro straps. The practitioner of yoga generally practices Page 3 of 1 1 on a mat and instead of carrying bags and other contraption; the present invention is a multifunction product that can function as a yoga mat carrier.
[Para 13] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
o FIG 1.-2 Illustrates the Elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 3-6. Illustrates the inside pattern of the elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 7. Illustrates the exterior view with a sample print of the elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 8-11A. Illustrates the perspective view of the elastic ring inside profile according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 12. Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose).
o FIG 13 Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Krounchasana (Heron Pose).
o FIG 14. Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Tadasana (Mountain Pose).
o FIG 15 Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended hand to big toe pose).
o FIG 16. Illustrates the perspective view of the front of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to alleviate low back pain and pressure and strengthen the low back muscles.
o FIG 17. Illustrates the perspective view of the side of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to alleviate low back pain and pressure and strengthens the low back muscles.
o FIG 18 A, B Illustrates the perspective view of the Velcro strap to attach the elastic ring FIG.1 to hold the yoga mat.
o FIG 19-20. Illustrates the series of steps for arranging the elastic ring of FIG 1. around the mat to hold the mat Page 4 of 1 1 [Para 14] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[Para 15]The following descriptions are reference to the various numbered drawing illustrations of the present invention. It is to be understood that other embodiment of the present invention may be utilized and structural changes may be made without negating from the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
[Para 16] FIG. 1 Illustrates the perspective view the first embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment consists of a ring made from an elastic material. The elastic ring can be in one continuous ring or a flat strap connected together to make a ring. The elastic ring can have the inside and the outside surface to be flat.
The elastic ring can have the inside surface flat and the outside surface with ridges FIG
3-4 that run the length of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have the inside surface with ridges FIG 5-6 that run the width of the ring and the outside surface flat. The elastic ring can have the inside and outside surface both having ridges FIG. 2-4 running the length of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have ridges FIG 5-6 on the inside of the elastic ring running the width of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have ridges FIG 3-6 on both the inside and outside of the elastic ring running the width of the elastic ring. The ridges FIG 7-10 can be in angular, spherical or flat. The inside pattern can be of any designs from stamped illustrations of geometric patterns or artistic patterns. The elastic material can be made from natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone, EPDM, neoprene, latex, polyester, polyurethane. The outside of the elastic ring can be flat as in FIG
10 or with ridges as in FIG 7-9. The outside of the elastic ring FIG 7 can have letters, numerals, and logos, illustrations, printed, stamped, embossed and debossed. The distance between the ridges for the inside and or outside of the elastic ring is between the ranges of .5 mm to 30mm wide. The height of the ridges for the inside and or outside of the elastic ring is between the ranges from .010mm to 30 mm high. The height of the stamped or embossed or debossed designs and or illustrations ranges from .01mm to 30mm high. Along the inside of the elastic ring, are ridges placed crosswise along the length of the elastic ring. The height of the ridges ranges from .02mm to 40mm. The width of the ridges ranges from .050mm to 30mm.
[Para 17] FIG 1 Illustrate the dimensions of the elastic ring (1). The circumference (2) of the elastic ring ranges from 12 inches to 88 inches. The wall thickness (4) ranges from 1/16th to 1 inch and the width of the elastic ring ranges from 1/2 to 4 inches.
Page 5 of 11 Component A illustrates the outside surface of the elastic ring. Component B
illustrates the series of incremental raised ridges spaced symmetrically along the length of the elastic ring. The number of raised ridges ranges from 2-30. The ridges FIG. 11 shows spacing distance ranges from .05mm to 100mm for component 8, 9, 11, 12. The thickness of the ridges FIG, 8-10 ranges from 1 mm to 300 mm for component 13.
The shape of the ridges FIG 8-10 can be of angular, spherical or flat characteristic. FIG. 11A
shows a different configuration with ridges and spherical patterns. The height of the ridge can range from .05mm to 30mm and the width of the ridge can range from .010mm to 100mm and the height of the ridge can range from .010mm to 100mm.
The height of the spherical patterns range from .05mm to 30mm the distance between the half spheres can range from .050mm to 100mm. The diameter of the spheres can range form .005mm to 30mm.
[Para 18] FIG 12 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose). The elastic ring (1) is used by the user (14) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) at the soles of the feet and using both hands to grab hold of the elastic ring. The elasticity and grip of the elastic ring due to the ridges Component B
FIG 8-10 and Cross Ridges Component C and the material that is used to construct it enables the user to move into a"V" shaped position.
[Para 19] FIG 13 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Krounchasana (Heron Pose). The elastic ring (1) is used by the user (15) to raise the leg that is not bent to perform this pose. Due to the tight hamstrings this present invention elastic ring (1) can assist the user to safely perform this pose without risk to injury due to the elastic characteristics of the ring, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns enables the ring to possess the ability to grip FIG 1-6 Component B, Component C, FIG
8-10, FIG 11-11A to grip the soles of the feet of the user.
[Para 20] FIG. 14 Illustrate the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Mountain Pose (Tadasana). The elastic ring is used by the user (16) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) in the space between the neck and shoulders and anchored on the feet located in same side of the shoulder. The tensile strength of the elastic ring (1) ,different ridge and spherical patterns FIG 11-11A enable the practitioner to adjusts the body of the user to achieve the proper alignment of the body and thereby attaining proper symmetry to perform the pose. The elastic nature of the ring creates tension to Page 6 of 1 1 produce isometric force to enable the user to condition the body to recreate the pose eventually without the assistance of the elastic ring. The elastic characteristics and different ridge configuration and spherical pattern FIG 8-10, FIG 1-6 Component B and Component C, FIG 11A and the elastic material that is used to construct it enable the user (16) to feel the pose without the ring slipping.
[Para 21] FIG 15 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended hand to big toe pose). The elastic ring is used by the user (17) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) in the non standing leg and raising it to 90 degrees. The elasticity of the ring allows the user (17) to adjust how far the user's (17) hands should go in order for the user (17) to raise the non standing leg.
The ridges FIG 8-10, FIG 1-6 Component B and Component C and the elastic material that is used to construct it enable the user (17) and the different configuration and spherical pattern FIG 11, FIG 11A to safely execute the pose without injury and also achieve balance.
[Para 22] FIG 16-17. Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) for the purpose of alleviating low back pressure and pain. The user (18) is sitting on a chair.
The pressure and weight of the user's (18) head, shoulders, spine is all on the lower back.
This causes a lot of pain in the long run. The user (18) uses the elastic ring (1) to alleviate the low back pain by looping one part of the elastic ring (1) to the lower back area (19) and the other part of the elastic ring (1) to the soles of the feet (20). The elasticity of the elastic ring creates tension and isometric forces to assist the user (18) to push the lower back forward to strengthen the lower back. The continuous usage of this elastic ring (1) in this manner will eventually strengthens the lower back muscles and this alleviating back pain and pressure. There will be minimal slippage due to the ridges FIG
1-6 Component B and Component C, FIG 8-10. and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns FIG 11, FIG 11A.
[Para 23] FIG 18-19. Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) as a mat holder. A
Velcro strap (21) is used to loop around the ring to form a loop (22). The mat is wrapped around the loops and tied with a Velcro straps. While the present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to these disclosed embodiments. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the Page 7 of 1 1 embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Indeed, many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains, and which are intended to be and are covered by both this disclosure, the drawings and the claims. It should be understood that it is within the scope of this invention to cover the base claim (i.e., claim 1) plus one or more of the various optional limitations added in the dependent claims, which either directly or indirectly depend from claim 1."
Elastic Ring and Method of Proper Placement to perform series of Yoga Asanas SPECIFICATIONS
[Para 1] BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[Para 2] Field of the Invention [Para 3] The present invention relates to an article made from an elastic material and methodology for a person to perform a series of movement associated to yoga asanas by following a proper placement of the ring in the appropriate body parts.
This present invention is use to attain symmetry of the body to perform the yoga asanas. It is also use to alleviate and strengthen the lower back muscles when use while sitting in a chair following a method of proper placement of the ring in the appropriate body parts. It also acts to function as a yoga mat carrier with an assistance of 2 Velcro straps.
[Para 4] Description of the Related Art [Para 5] Yoga is an exercise originating from India and gaining popularity in the western world. This exercise comprises of thousands of postures and combination of flow. The postures are tied to breathe and mental concentration. To properly execute and obtain the full benefit of the postures, the person, especially a beginner needs to be able to feel what their body is doing while performing the postures or asanas. It is also important to achieve symmetry of the body while performing the asanas or poses. The person has to continuously practice and fine tune their body to attain and maintain the proper postures or asanas due to the difficulty in executing the postures.
[Para 6] The novice practitioner usually practices with the assistance of an instructor.
Even then the practitioner cannot attain the proper posture without the proper guidance from the instructor on the placement of the arms, legs, torso and head. The postures or asanas can also be practiced alone but the practitioner may or may not have the correct and proper placement of body parts in place in order to achieve the full benefit of the posture. This is due to the complexity of combining of body, breathe and mind synchronization to execute the yoga posture or asana. The final posture may look simple in the layman's eye but to execute and maintain it in order to achieve the main benefit of the posture for the practitioner is quite difficult.
[Para 7] For example, the mountain pose (Tadasana) requires the practitioner to stand up straight and strong like a mountain. The novice practitioner is not able to fully Page 1 of 11 perform this seemingly simple pose by just listening to the instructor's guidance. This present invention ring when attached to the appropriate areas of the body will properly guide the novice practitioner on how to adjust the body alignment to achieve the proper posture. Whereas the straps that are currently in use does not achieve this purpose.
Another example is the Extended hand to big toe pose (Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana).
This posture requires the practitioner to engage the quadriceps and adductor muscles to pull the femur towards the pelvis and stretching the bicep femoris muscle to raise and straighten the leg to a range from 90 to 120 degrees. For a novice practitioner the posture cannot be done properly without the assistance of the present invention ring.
The elastic material of the ring promotes the feeling of pulling of the quadriceps and the feeling of the femur retracting toward the pelvic bone. By pulling and releasing the elastic ring the practitioner can train the body to perform this contraction of the quadriceps and the extension of the femoris muscles. In continuing to practice using the pulling and releasing the ring and the method, the practitioner gradually develops body intelligence and will eventually be able to do the yoga posture without the aid of the ring.
[Para 8] BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[Para 9] The first embodiment of the present invention is an article made from elastic materials and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns for use by a person in conjunction with the proper method of placement and alignment to perform a series of movements and maintaining the postures or asanas associated to yoga asanas.
It is used for training the practitioner to achieve the proper alignment, stretching and strength in performing and maintaining the proper postures or asanas through proper placement of the ring with the help of the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns and the tension created by the tensile strength exerted by the elastic material.
For example, postures or asanas such as Tadasana ( Mountain Pose), Dandasana ( Staff Pose), Paripurna Navasana ( Full Boat Pose), Krounchasana ( Heron Pose), Head to Knee Forward Bend, Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana ( Extended hand to big toe pose).
Due to the elastic material's tensile strength and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns of the present invention, it provides the practitioner guidance and proper tension to immediately adjust the body alignment and fine tune the adjustment without too much strap readjustment or equipment change. Using the proper method of Page 2 of 11 alignment, it also trains the body to feel isometric forces that are needed to be exerted to properly perform the postures or asanas. The present invention also trains the practitioner to attain the proper symmetry required to perform the poses through the ridge configuration and spherical patterns. The present invention's elastic properties and tensile strength, ridge configuration and spherical patterns makes it extremely versatile in the performing the hundreds of asanas in a yoga practice.
[Para 10] The second embodiment of the present invention is an article made from elastic material's tensile strength, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns when use, the person can alleviate and strengthen low back lumbar muscles while sitting in a chair.
As technology advances to improve our lives we became chained to our desk and have an increasing sedentary lifestyle. There is a very high incidence of low back pain and ailments and are caused by sitting for long periods of time. This present invention ring due to the elastic material's tensile strength, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns can be used while sitting and working in front of a computer or desk.
When this present invention is attached to the appropriate body parts it create slight pressure on the lower lumbar back muscles to alleviate low back fatigue and pain due to long periods of sitting this is assisted by the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns. The pressure exerted by the present invention from the tensile strength of the elastic material and the pressure point that the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns attempts to strengthen the low back lumbar muscles and to prevent low back pain.
[Para 11 ] The present invention exerts slight pressure to the lower back to alleviate and strengthen the low back muscles while the user sits in a chair working on a computer, writing or any activities that needs the user to sit for long periods of time.
The present invention is tied around the feet and looped around the low lumbar muscles.
The pressure exerted from the contraction and extension of the legs will tighten and loosen the pressure on the low lumbar muscles. The pressure acts like a lumbar support for the low back lumbar muscles to reduce fatigue and also gradually strengthens the lower back muscles. This in the long term will alleviate lower back pain and ailments.
[Para 12] The third embodiment of the present invention is a multifunction; it acts as a yoga mat carrier secured by 2 Velcro straps. The practitioner of yoga generally practices Page 3 of 1 1 on a mat and instead of carrying bags and other contraption; the present invention is a multifunction product that can function as a yoga mat carrier.
[Para 13] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
o FIG 1.-2 Illustrates the Elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 3-6. Illustrates the inside pattern of the elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 7. Illustrates the exterior view with a sample print of the elastic ring according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 8-11A. Illustrates the perspective view of the elastic ring inside profile according to an embodiment of the present invention.
o FIG 12. Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose).
o FIG 13 Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Krounchasana (Heron Pose).
o FIG 14. Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Tadasana (Mountain Pose).
o FIG 15 Illustrates the perspective view of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to perform Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended hand to big toe pose).
o FIG 16. Illustrates the perspective view of the front of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to alleviate low back pain and pressure and strengthen the low back muscles.
o FIG 17. Illustrates the perspective view of the side of the user using the elastic ring of FIG 1 to alleviate low back pain and pressure and strengthens the low back muscles.
o FIG 18 A, B Illustrates the perspective view of the Velcro strap to attach the elastic ring FIG.1 to hold the yoga mat.
o FIG 19-20. Illustrates the series of steps for arranging the elastic ring of FIG 1. around the mat to hold the mat Page 4 of 1 1 [Para 14] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[Para 15]The following descriptions are reference to the various numbered drawing illustrations of the present invention. It is to be understood that other embodiment of the present invention may be utilized and structural changes may be made without negating from the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
[Para 16] FIG. 1 Illustrates the perspective view the first embodiment of the present invention. The first embodiment consists of a ring made from an elastic material. The elastic ring can be in one continuous ring or a flat strap connected together to make a ring. The elastic ring can have the inside and the outside surface to be flat.
The elastic ring can have the inside surface flat and the outside surface with ridges FIG
3-4 that run the length of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have the inside surface with ridges FIG 5-6 that run the width of the ring and the outside surface flat. The elastic ring can have the inside and outside surface both having ridges FIG. 2-4 running the length of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have ridges FIG 5-6 on the inside of the elastic ring running the width of the elastic ring. The elastic ring can have ridges FIG 3-6 on both the inside and outside of the elastic ring running the width of the elastic ring. The ridges FIG 7-10 can be in angular, spherical or flat. The inside pattern can be of any designs from stamped illustrations of geometric patterns or artistic patterns. The elastic material can be made from natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone, EPDM, neoprene, latex, polyester, polyurethane. The outside of the elastic ring can be flat as in FIG
10 or with ridges as in FIG 7-9. The outside of the elastic ring FIG 7 can have letters, numerals, and logos, illustrations, printed, stamped, embossed and debossed. The distance between the ridges for the inside and or outside of the elastic ring is between the ranges of .5 mm to 30mm wide. The height of the ridges for the inside and or outside of the elastic ring is between the ranges from .010mm to 30 mm high. The height of the stamped or embossed or debossed designs and or illustrations ranges from .01mm to 30mm high. Along the inside of the elastic ring, are ridges placed crosswise along the length of the elastic ring. The height of the ridges ranges from .02mm to 40mm. The width of the ridges ranges from .050mm to 30mm.
[Para 17] FIG 1 Illustrate the dimensions of the elastic ring (1). The circumference (2) of the elastic ring ranges from 12 inches to 88 inches. The wall thickness (4) ranges from 1/16th to 1 inch and the width of the elastic ring ranges from 1/2 to 4 inches.
Page 5 of 11 Component A illustrates the outside surface of the elastic ring. Component B
illustrates the series of incremental raised ridges spaced symmetrically along the length of the elastic ring. The number of raised ridges ranges from 2-30. The ridges FIG. 11 shows spacing distance ranges from .05mm to 100mm for component 8, 9, 11, 12. The thickness of the ridges FIG, 8-10 ranges from 1 mm to 300 mm for component 13.
The shape of the ridges FIG 8-10 can be of angular, spherical or flat characteristic. FIG. 11A
shows a different configuration with ridges and spherical patterns. The height of the ridge can range from .05mm to 30mm and the width of the ridge can range from .010mm to 100mm and the height of the ridge can range from .010mm to 100mm.
The height of the spherical patterns range from .05mm to 30mm the distance between the half spheres can range from .050mm to 100mm. The diameter of the spheres can range form .005mm to 30mm.
[Para 18] FIG 12 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose). The elastic ring (1) is used by the user (14) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) at the soles of the feet and using both hands to grab hold of the elastic ring. The elasticity and grip of the elastic ring due to the ridges Component B
FIG 8-10 and Cross Ridges Component C and the material that is used to construct it enables the user to move into a"V" shaped position.
[Para 19] FIG 13 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Krounchasana (Heron Pose). The elastic ring (1) is used by the user (15) to raise the leg that is not bent to perform this pose. Due to the tight hamstrings this present invention elastic ring (1) can assist the user to safely perform this pose without risk to injury due to the elastic characteristics of the ring, different ridge configuration and spherical patterns enables the ring to possess the ability to grip FIG 1-6 Component B, Component C, FIG
8-10, FIG 11-11A to grip the soles of the feet of the user.
[Para 20] FIG. 14 Illustrate the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Mountain Pose (Tadasana). The elastic ring is used by the user (16) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) in the space between the neck and shoulders and anchored on the feet located in same side of the shoulder. The tensile strength of the elastic ring (1) ,different ridge and spherical patterns FIG 11-11A enable the practitioner to adjusts the body of the user to achieve the proper alignment of the body and thereby attaining proper symmetry to perform the pose. The elastic nature of the ring creates tension to Page 6 of 1 1 produce isometric force to enable the user to condition the body to recreate the pose eventually without the assistance of the elastic ring. The elastic characteristics and different ridge configuration and spherical pattern FIG 8-10, FIG 1-6 Component B and Component C, FIG 11A and the elastic material that is used to construct it enable the user (16) to feel the pose without the ring slipping.
[Para 21] FIG 15 Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) in the Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended hand to big toe pose). The elastic ring is used by the user (17) to perform this pose by placing the elastic ring (1) in the non standing leg and raising it to 90 degrees. The elasticity of the ring allows the user (17) to adjust how far the user's (17) hands should go in order for the user (17) to raise the non standing leg.
The ridges FIG 8-10, FIG 1-6 Component B and Component C and the elastic material that is used to construct it enable the user (17) and the different configuration and spherical pattern FIG 11, FIG 11A to safely execute the pose without injury and also achieve balance.
[Para 22] FIG 16-17. Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) for the purpose of alleviating low back pressure and pain. The user (18) is sitting on a chair.
The pressure and weight of the user's (18) head, shoulders, spine is all on the lower back.
This causes a lot of pain in the long run. The user (18) uses the elastic ring (1) to alleviate the low back pain by looping one part of the elastic ring (1) to the lower back area (19) and the other part of the elastic ring (1) to the soles of the feet (20). The elasticity of the elastic ring creates tension and isometric forces to assist the user (18) to push the lower back forward to strengthen the lower back. The continuous usage of this elastic ring (1) in this manner will eventually strengthens the lower back muscles and this alleviating back pain and pressure. There will be minimal slippage due to the ridges FIG
1-6 Component B and Component C, FIG 8-10. and the different ridge configuration and spherical patterns FIG 11, FIG 11A.
[Para 23] FIG 18-19. Illustrates the usage of the elastic ring (1) as a mat holder. A
Velcro strap (21) is used to loop around the ring to form a loop (22). The mat is wrapped around the loops and tied with a Velcro straps. While the present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to these disclosed embodiments. This invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the Page 7 of 1 1 embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided by way of illustration only and so that this disclosure will be thorough, complete and will fully convey the full scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Indeed, many modifications and other embodiments of the invention will come to mind of those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains, and which are intended to be and are covered by both this disclosure, the drawings and the claims. It should be understood that it is within the scope of this invention to cover the base claim (i.e., claim 1) plus one or more of the various optional limitations added in the dependent claims, which either directly or indirectly depend from claim 1."
Claims (13)
- [Claim 1] An article of the present invention comprising: An elastic ring made from different elastic materials such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicone, EPDM, neoprene, latex, polyester, polyurethane. The elastic ring A comprising of a plurality of components B, C, D, 2, 4 and 10 integrated together. The said components B, C, D, 2, 4, and 10 are necessary to make this present invention functional.
- [Claim 2] The invention of claim 1 further comprising of component B wherein component B are ridges that can run horizontally along the length of the elastic ring or ridges that can run vertically along the width of the elastic ring. The dimensions of the ridges can range from .010mm to 30mm wide and the height of the ridges can range from .010mm to 30mm high. The shape of the ridges can be angular, spherical or flat.
The said component B can be stamped, embossed or debossed. - [Claim 3] The invention of claim 2 further comprising of component C wherein component C are ridges place crosswise incrementally around the inside of the elastic ring running the length of the elastic ring. Wherein component C's has ridge height constructed greater than component B's ridge height. Wherein component C's dimensions can range from .02mm to 40mm high. Wherein component C width ranges from .050mm to 30mm. The component C can be different configuration of ridges and spherical patterns
- [Claim 4] The invention of claim 3 further comprising of component D wherein component D can be smooth or patterned surface with letters, numerals or illustrations, artistic designs, logos, printed, embossed or debossed
- [Claim 5] The invention of claim 4 further comprising of component 2 wherein component 2 is the circumference of the present invention. The circumference ranges from 12 inches to 88 inches.
- [Claim 6] The invention of claim 5 further comprising of component 4 wherein component 4 is the thickness of the present invention. The thickness ranges from 1/16th to 1 inch.
- [Claim 7] The invention of claim 6 further comprising of component 10 wherein component 10 is the width of the present invention. The width ranges from 1/2 inches to 4 inches wide.
- [Claim 8] The invention of claim 1 is to be used as a tool to assist in a series of yoga asanas or postures. Wherein the plurality of the components B, C, D, 2, 4 and integrated together is necessary to assist the user to perform series of yoga asanas not limited to the list in particular. Paripurna Navasana (Full Boat Pose), Krounchasana (Heron Pose), Tadasana ( Mountain Pose), Uttihita Hasta Padangustasana (Extended hand to big toe pose).
- [Claim 9] The method in claim 8 claims the exercise is yoga asanas
- [Claim 10] The method in claim 8 can also be used to alleviate lower back pain by looping the ring into the lower back and the soles of the feet while in a seated position.
- [Claim 11] The method in claim 10 claims to reduce pressure in the lower lumbar spine
- [Claim 12] The invention of claim 1 is used as a tool to carry a yoga mat with the assistance of a Velcro strap.
- [Claim 13] The method of claim 12 is as follows. The rolled up mat placed in the center of the invention in claim 1. The invention in claim 1 is folded around the rolled up yoga mat and is fastened with the assistance of 2 velcro straps.
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