EP1066088A4 - Isometric exercise ball - Google Patents

Isometric exercise ball

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Publication number
EP1066088A4
EP1066088A4 EP98918011A EP98918011A EP1066088A4 EP 1066088 A4 EP1066088 A4 EP 1066088A4 EP 98918011 A EP98918011 A EP 98918011A EP 98918011 A EP98918011 A EP 98918011A EP 1066088 A4 EP1066088 A4 EP 1066088A4
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Prior art keywords
ball
exercises
legs
isometric
tension
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EP98918011A
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP1066088B1 (en
EP1066088A1 (en
Inventor
Robert L Swezey
Richard Swezey
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Priority claimed from PCT/US1998/006714 external-priority patent/WO1999051309A1/en
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Publication of EP1066088A4 publication Critical patent/EP1066088A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B43/00—Balls with special arrangements
    • A63B43/02—Balls with special arrangements with a handle
    • 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
    • A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
    • A63B21/0085—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4017—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B39/00—Hollow non-inflatable balls, i.e. having no valves

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Jellies, Jams, And Syrups (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)

Abstract

A versatile bidirectional isometric exercise device is provided in the form of an inflatable flexible exercise ball, about 46 cm (18 inches) in diameter, fitted with a pair of looped handles, secured to diametrically opposite points of the ball, through which arms or legs can be placed for performing specialized exercises that use the ball in a tension mode. The ball is only partially inflated so as to provide soft compliant accommodation to various body surfaces, and can be utilized bidirectionally, i.e. either in compression or in tension, in conjunction with various body parts such as hands, legs, knees, feet, etc., for a broad array of isometric muscle exercises directed to overall body strengthening, particularly for persons prone to and/or desiring protection from the effects of osteoporosis. A sequence of recommended exercises may be depicted directly on the surface of the ball.
EP98918011A 1998-04-02 1998-04-02 Isometric exercise ball Expired - Lifetime EP1066088B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US1998/006714 WO1999051309A1 (en) 1995-07-31 1998-04-02 Isometric exercise ball

Publications (3)

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EP1066088A1 EP1066088A1 (en) 2001-01-10
EP1066088A4 true EP1066088A4 (en) 2002-09-04
EP1066088B1 EP1066088B1 (en) 2005-02-09

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EP98918011A Expired - Lifetime EP1066088B1 (en) 1998-04-02 1998-04-02 Isometric exercise ball

Country Status (8)

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EP (1) EP1066088B1 (en)
KR (1) KR100512914B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1182895C (en)
AT (1) ATE288780T1 (en)
AU (1) AU763402B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2326876C (en)
DE (1) DE69829003T2 (en)
HK (1) HK1034685A1 (en)

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DE102007013025A1 (en) * 2007-01-02 2008-07-10 Cairos Technologies Ag Concept for detecting an internal pressure of a compressible object
GB0717405D0 (en) * 2007-09-07 2007-10-24 Enanef Ltd Isometric exercise device
KR200470480Y1 (en) 2012-10-17 2013-12-23 김예은 Beach ball usable as a bag
CN104114249A (en) * 2013-07-16 2014-10-22 傅军平 Gravity ball
ITUB20152459A1 (en) * 2015-07-24 2017-01-24 Technogym Spa SYSTEM, METHOD AND PRODUCT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF A GINNICA BALL BY A USER AND A GINNIC BALL THAT CAN BE USED IN THIS SYSTEM
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Citations (6)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US777478A (en) * 1901-11-25 1904-12-13 Jesse Minor Exercising-ball.
US2115926A (en) * 1937-08-10 1938-05-03 Manson C Hatton Handle for inflated balls and the like
US3069162A (en) * 1960-08-01 1962-12-18 Chester J Samuel Exercise device
US5251903A (en) * 1992-10-19 1993-10-12 Bixler Dickie R Ball with grip pressure indicator
NL9500179A (en) * 1995-02-01 1996-09-02 Henriette Maria Theresia Van D Gymnastics accessory comprising a ball and an elastic band which is connected thereto
US5735776A (en) * 1995-07-31 1998-04-07 Swezey; Robert L. Isometric exercise ball

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US5005826A (en) * 1986-12-12 1991-04-09 Merrick John H Neck exerciser device and methods
US4867451A (en) * 1988-04-01 1989-09-19 Rocketbal, Inc. Combination of a flexible handle and a ball
US5230682A (en) * 1991-05-29 1993-07-27 Myers Marguerite J Exercise device

Patent Citations (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US777478A (en) * 1901-11-25 1904-12-13 Jesse Minor Exercising-ball.
US2115926A (en) * 1937-08-10 1938-05-03 Manson C Hatton Handle for inflated balls and the like
US3069162A (en) * 1960-08-01 1962-12-18 Chester J Samuel Exercise device
US5251903A (en) * 1992-10-19 1993-10-12 Bixler Dickie R Ball with grip pressure indicator
NL9500179A (en) * 1995-02-01 1996-09-02 Henriette Maria Theresia Van D Gymnastics accessory comprising a ball and an elastic band which is connected thereto
US5735776A (en) * 1995-07-31 1998-04-07 Swezey; Robert L. Isometric exercise ball

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CN1291110A (en) 2001-04-11
AU763402B2 (en) 2003-07-24
AU7102198A (en) 1999-10-25
DE69829003D1 (en) 2005-03-17
KR100512914B1 (en) 2005-09-06
EP1066088B1 (en) 2005-02-09
KR20010034733A (en) 2001-04-25
DE69829003T2 (en) 2006-03-23
ATE288780T1 (en) 2005-02-15
EP1066088A1 (en) 2001-01-10
HK1034685A1 (en) 2001-11-02
CA2326876C (en) 2008-01-22
CA2326876A1 (en) 1999-10-14
CN1182895C (en) 2005-01-05

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