GB2404877A - Foot and leg exerciser - Google Patents
Foot and leg exerciser Download PDFInfo
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- GB2404877A GB2404877A GB0324931A GB0324931A GB2404877A GB 2404877 A GB2404877 A GB 2404877A GB 0324931 A GB0324931 A GB 0324931A GB 0324931 A GB0324931 A GB 0324931A GB 2404877 A GB2404877 A GB 2404877A
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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
- A63B23/035—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
- A63B23/08—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs for ankle joints
- A63B23/085—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs for ankle joints by rotational movement of the joint in a plane substantially parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane
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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
- 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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- 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
- A63B22/16—Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like
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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
- A61H2209/00—Devices for avoiding blood stagnation, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] devices
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- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
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Abstract
An exercise device comprises a base having two pedals. Springs are fitted between the base and the pedals to provide resistance to the pedals. The base and pedal are joined at one end by a hinge. The base may be divided in two with a hinge, so that it may be folded and slots in the base form a handle. The device may be used while sitting or travelling to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis or to improve circulation.
Description
1. This invention is a deep vein exerciser. A leg and foot exerciser,
which includes foot pedals, which can be used whilst sitting.
2. This exerciser, by using its pedal action by movement up and down helps prevent: Deep vein thrombosis Blood clotting v anous vems Helps with Blood circulation and also acts as a normal exerciser to tone your calves and thigh muscles.
3. When travelling by aeroplane on long haul flights, by using the foot exerciser for short periods of time, will help stop deep vein thrombosis as the exerciser keeps the blood pumping.
4. This invention provides a method for exercising) It has two foot pedals fitted to a based with two hinges which lay on top of two springs. The base folds in two and has Gut out holes in base. When folded these act as handles.
5. The base and pedals are made from polypropylene. Has two built in Hinges which secure the two pedals. The pedals lay on top of two individual springs, when compressed they act as an exerciser.
6. Attached are the detail drawings of the leg and foot exerciser as described above; l lo.
Claims (10)
1. A leg and foot exerciser with two (2) separate pedals with separate springs which folds i n half to make a handle and can have the pedals fixed in the depressed position.
2. A leg and foot exerciser as *n claim one (1) where the foot pedals are attached by push fit hinges using a slot *n the base with larger slot on rear and a triangular tag on a strip on the bottom of the pedals.
3. The spring as in cla*m one ( I) is mounted *n angled depression *n the base and straight depressions in the pedals.
4. The spring as *n claim one (1) or claim three (3) is held in place by a woe fixed into the pedal pulled through the spring with a T bar that is passed through a hole in the base and then straightened across the hole in a slot with part of the side cut away.
5. The wire as in claim one (1) or claim three (3) that holds the spring can be pulled across to a second slot with part of the side cut away in the base and pushed *n, the woe also lays in a slot *n the base, this secures the pedal in the depressed position.
6. The base as in claim one (1) or claim five (5) folds in half along the centre using a liv*ng h*nge which is moulded *n position.
7. There are two (2) rounded slots along the side of the living hinge as *n claim six (6) that come together when folded to make the handle as in claim one (1).
8. There are slots across the back of the base as in claim four (4) that lighten the base and are in the opposite direction to the pedals to give grip when *n use.
9. There are slots *n the back of the pedals also to lighten them.
10. All the upper edges of the base and pedals are radiuses.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB0318891A GB0318891D0 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2003-08-12 | Deep vein exerciser |
Publications (2)
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GB0324931D0 GB0324931D0 (en) | 2003-11-26 |
GB2404877A true GB2404877A (en) | 2005-02-16 |
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GB0318891A Ceased GB0318891D0 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2003-08-12 | Deep vein exerciser |
GB0324931A Withdrawn GB2404877A (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2003-10-27 | Foot and leg exerciser |
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GB0318891A Ceased GB0318891D0 (en) | 2003-08-12 | 2003-08-12 | Deep vein exerciser |
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Cited By (9)
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US8430796B1 (en) | 2012-05-29 | 2013-04-30 | Mary Anne Tarkington | Exercise devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg |
US8864633B1 (en) | 2014-05-08 | 2014-10-21 | Ying Y. Butler | Compact portable leg exercise machine |
USD734412S1 (en) | 2014-05-08 | 2015-07-14 | Ying Y. Butler | Compact portable leg exercise machine |
CN109846680A (en) * | 2019-03-13 | 2019-06-07 | 泰山医学院 | A kind of ankle rehabilitation exoskeleton device |
US10702740B2 (en) | 2018-09-14 | 2020-07-07 | Ts Medical Llc | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
USD961023S1 (en) | 2020-02-12 | 2022-08-16 | TS Medical, LLC | Excercise device |
US11638852B2 (en) | 2018-04-06 | 2023-05-02 | TS Medical, LLC | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
USD1012207S1 (en) | 2020-08-12 | 2024-01-23 | TS Medical, LLC | Exercise device |
US11904204B2 (en) | 2018-02-26 | 2024-02-20 | Ts Medical Llc | Devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg |
Families Citing this family (1)
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CN115337606B (en) * | 2022-09-19 | 2023-09-26 | 陈华琴 | Exercise nursing equipment for preventing deep vein thrombosis after hip and knee joint replacement operation |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4111416A (en) * | 1977-06-06 | 1978-09-05 | Jinotti Walter J | Exerciser |
US4279415A (en) * | 1979-06-29 | 1981-07-21 | Sam Katz | Exercising device |
DE29813596U1 (en) * | 1998-07-30 | 1999-06-10 | Schlenker, Hans, 78073 Bad Dürrheim | Senior ankle trainer |
GB2372458A (en) * | 2001-02-26 | 2002-08-28 | Dawn Elizabeth Williams | Foot and leg exercising device |
GB2374025A (en) * | 2001-04-06 | 2002-10-09 | Wayne Till | Leg exerciser |
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- 2003-08-12 GB GB0318891A patent/GB0318891D0/en not_active Ceased
- 2003-10-27 GB GB0324931A patent/GB2404877A/en not_active Withdrawn
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US4111416A (en) * | 1977-06-06 | 1978-09-05 | Jinotti Walter J | Exerciser |
US4279415A (en) * | 1979-06-29 | 1981-07-21 | Sam Katz | Exercising device |
DE29813596U1 (en) * | 1998-07-30 | 1999-06-10 | Schlenker, Hans, 78073 Bad Dürrheim | Senior ankle trainer |
GB2372458A (en) * | 2001-02-26 | 2002-08-28 | Dawn Elizabeth Williams | Foot and leg exercising device |
GB2374025A (en) * | 2001-04-06 | 2002-10-09 | Wayne Till | Leg exerciser |
Cited By (14)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US9914009B2 (en) | 2012-05-29 | 2018-03-13 | Ts Medical Llc | Exercise devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg |
US8430796B1 (en) | 2012-05-29 | 2013-04-30 | Mary Anne Tarkington | Exercise devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg |
US8864633B1 (en) | 2014-05-08 | 2014-10-21 | Ying Y. Butler | Compact portable leg exercise machine |
USD734412S1 (en) | 2014-05-08 | 2015-07-14 | Ying Y. Butler | Compact portable leg exercise machine |
US9364709B2 (en) | 2014-05-08 | 2016-06-14 | Ying Y. Butler | Compact portable leg exercise machine |
US11904204B2 (en) | 2018-02-26 | 2024-02-20 | Ts Medical Llc | Devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg |
US11638852B2 (en) | 2018-04-06 | 2023-05-02 | TS Medical, LLC | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
US10702740B2 (en) | 2018-09-14 | 2020-07-07 | Ts Medical Llc | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
US11351417B2 (en) | 2018-09-14 | 2022-06-07 | TS Medical, LLC | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
US11590391B2 (en) | 2018-09-14 | 2023-02-28 | Ts Medical Llc | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
US11207559B2 (en) | 2018-09-14 | 2021-12-28 | Ts Medical Llc | Portable devices for exercising muscles in the ankle, foot, and/or leg, and related methods |
CN109846680A (en) * | 2019-03-13 | 2019-06-07 | 泰山医学院 | A kind of ankle rehabilitation exoskeleton device |
USD961023S1 (en) | 2020-02-12 | 2022-08-16 | TS Medical, LLC | Excercise device |
USD1012207S1 (en) | 2020-08-12 | 2024-01-23 | TS Medical, LLC | Exercise device |
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