EP2233177A4 - Exercise aid - Google Patents

Exercise aid

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Publication number
EP2233177A4
EP2233177A4 EP08865790A EP08865790A EP2233177A4 EP 2233177 A4 EP2233177 A4 EP 2233177A4 EP 08865790 A EP08865790 A EP 08865790A EP 08865790 A EP08865790 A EP 08865790A EP 2233177 A4 EP2233177 A4 EP 2233177A4
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Prior art keywords
exercise aid
exercise
aid
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Application number
EP08865790A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP2233177A1 (en
Inventor
Takahisa Ozawa
Youichi Shinomiya
Kazuhiro Ochi
Takao Gotou
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Panasonic Corp
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Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
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Priority claimed from JP2007333251A external-priority patent/JP5179164B2/en
Priority claimed from JP2007341325A external-priority patent/JP2009160170A/en
Application filed by Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd filed Critical Panasonic Electric Works Co Ltd
Publication of EP2233177A1 publication Critical patent/EP2233177A1/en
Publication of EP2233177A4 publication Critical patent/EP2233177A4/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A61H1/0237—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising for the lower limbs
    • A61H1/0266—Foot
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    • 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
    • A63B21/00178—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices for active exercising, the apparatus being also usable for passive exercising
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    • 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
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
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    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
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    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
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    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
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    • A61H2230/00—Measuring physical parameters of the user
    • A61H2230/60—Muscle strain, i.e. measured on the user, e.g. Electromyography [EMG]
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    • A61H2230/00—Measuring physical parameters of the user
    • A61H2230/65—Impedance, e.g. skin conductivity; capacitance, e.g. galvanic skin response [GSR]
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    • 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
    • A63B21/023—Wound springs
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    • 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
    • A63B21/05—Linearly-compressed elements
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    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/02—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player posture
    • A63B2208/0204—Standing on the feet
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    • 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

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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)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
EP08865790A 2007-12-25 2008-12-24 Exercise aid Withdrawn EP2233177A4 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP2007333251A JP5179164B2 (en) 2007-12-25 2007-12-25 Exercise assistance device
JP2007341325A JP2009160170A (en) 2007-12-28 2007-12-28 Exercise assisting device
PCT/JP2008/073423 WO2009081935A1 (en) 2007-12-25 2008-12-24 Exercise aid

Publications (2)

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EP2233177A1 EP2233177A1 (en) 2010-09-29
EP2233177A4 true EP2233177A4 (en) 2012-02-08

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US (1) US20100279835A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2233177A4 (en)
KR (1) KR20100105728A (en)
CN (1) CN101939063A (en)
TW (1) TW200930432A (en)
WO (1) WO2009081935A1 (en)

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US20100279835A1 (en) 2010-11-04
TW200930432A (en) 2009-07-16
WO2009081935A1 (en) 2009-07-02
KR20100105728A (en) 2010-09-29
EP2233177A1 (en) 2010-09-29

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