GB2249726A - Lung exercising device - Google Patents

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GB2249726A
GB2249726A GB9124190A GB9124190A GB2249726A GB 2249726 A GB2249726 A GB 2249726A GB 9124190 A GB9124190 A GB 9124190A GB 9124190 A GB9124190 A GB 9124190A GB 2249726 A GB2249726 A GB 2249726A
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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
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/18—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for improving respiratory function
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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Abstract

The device comprises a mouthpiece 11 having a tubular body 12, one end 13 of which is adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user while the other end 14 is adapted for sealing engagement with the mouth 15 of an elastomeric balloon. The balloon has a restricted aperture 17 in addition to its mouth which is of such a relatively small size that the balloon can be inflated by the user without bursting, air escaping through the aperture while the user draws breath and again blows through the mouthpiece before or after the balloon becomes fully deflated. <IMAGE>

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LUNG EXERCISING DEVICE This invention relates to a therapeutic device for exercising and stimulating the lungs.
According to the present invention a therapeutic device for exercising and stimulating the lungs comprises a mouthpiece and an elastomeric balloon, the mouthpiece having a tubular body one end of which is adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user while the other end is adapted for sealing engagement with the mouth of the balloon, and the balloon having a restricted aperture in addition to its mouth.
By "restricted aperture" is meant an aperture of such a relatively small size that the balloon can be inflated by the user blowing through the mouthpiece without bursting the balloon, from which air escapes through the aperture while the user draws breath and again blows through the mouthpiece (before or after the balloon becomes fully deflated), the cycle being repeated as often as is required or desired.
Use of the device can be of benefit to asthmatics, old and infirm people confined to home, chair or bed, children (with the encouragement of seeing the balloon inflated), and even athletes, by enabling exercising of the lungs without need of energetic movement of other parts of the body or limbs.
The end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the mouth of the balloon may simply have an annular flange over which the mouth of the balloon is stretched, and whereby the balloon is interchangeable with a fresh balloon, such as one with a different size of restricted aperture to vary the amount of blowing effort needed. The restricted aperture may be formed in a reinforced area of the balloon, to prevent stretching or tearing of the perimeter of the aperture.
The end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user may be circular, or it may be flattened like a smoker's pipe, and in either case may be larger in cross-section than the tubular body to enhance the grip of lips or teeth The tubular body is conveniently moulded in non-toxic, taste-free plastics and may include a non-return valve, so that, while the user is drawing breath, air will only escape from the balloon through the restricted aperture.
The invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device in accordance with the invent ion; Figure 2 is a section on the lines II-II of Figure l; and Figure 3 corresponds to Figure 2 but shows the balloon in a state of inflation.
In the Figures a therapeutic device 10 comprises a mouthpiece 11, having a tubular body 12 one end 13 of which is adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of a user (not shown). The other end diverges outwardly towards an annular flange 14 and is engaged in the mouth 15 of a balloon 16.
The balloon has a restricted aperture 17. Thus, (see particularly Figure 3) when the balloon is inflated1 by the user blowing through the mouthpiece 11, air escapes through the aperture 17 while the user draws breath and again blows through the mouthpiece 11.

Claims (10)

1. A therapeutic device for exercising and stimulating the lungs comprising a mouthpiece and an elastomeric balloon, the mouthpiece having a tubular body one end of which is adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user while the other end is adapted for sealing engagement with the mouth of the balloon, and the balloon having a restricted aperture in addition to its mouth.
2. A therapeutic device as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the mouth of the balloon has an annular flange over which the mouth of the balloon is stretched.
3. A therapeutic device as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2, wherein the balloon is interchangeable with a fresh balloon.
4. A therapeutic device as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the restricted aperture is formed in a reinforced area of the balloon.
5. A therapeutic device as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user is circular.
6. A therapeutic device as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, wherein the end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user is flattened.
7. A therapeutic device as claimed in Claim 5 or Claim 6, wherein the end of the mouthpiece adapted for sealing engagement with the lips of the user is larger in crosssection than the tubular body.
8. A therapeutic device as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the tubular body is moulded in non-toxic, taste-free plastics.
9. A therapeutic device as claimed in any preceding Claim, wherein the tubular body has a non-return valve.
10. A therapeutic device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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FR2692797A1 (en) * 1992-06-15 1993-12-31 Kawaei Co Ltd Device intended to help to breathe with full lungs, with non-return valve.
EP0908197A1 (en) * 1997-10-09 1999-04-14 Ballon-Müller AG Inflatable balloon for use as speech therapy aid
US6471621B2 (en) * 1997-10-09 2002-10-29 Ballon-Müller AG Method of treatment of groups of muscles in an orofacial region by using an inflatable rubber balloon as logopedic aid

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GB1379065A (en) * 1971-07-28 1975-01-02 Oconnor M J Respiratory appliance
US4770413A (en) * 1987-04-27 1988-09-13 Mba Healthcare Products, Inc. Breathing exercise device

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GB1379065A (en) * 1971-07-28 1975-01-02 Oconnor M J Respiratory appliance
US4770413A (en) * 1987-04-27 1988-09-13 Mba Healthcare Products, Inc. Breathing exercise device

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2692797A1 (en) * 1992-06-15 1993-12-31 Kawaei Co Ltd Device intended to help to breathe with full lungs, with non-return valve.
EP0908197A1 (en) * 1997-10-09 1999-04-14 Ballon-Müller AG Inflatable balloon for use as speech therapy aid
US6471621B2 (en) * 1997-10-09 2002-10-29 Ballon-Müller AG Method of treatment of groups of muscles in an orofacial region by using an inflatable rubber balloon as logopedic aid

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