GB2543991A - Exercising support - Google Patents

Exercising support

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GB2543991A
GB2543991A GB1702329.2A GB201702329A GB2543991A GB 2543991 A GB2543991 A GB 2543991A GB 201702329 A GB201702329 A GB 201702329A GB 2543991 A GB2543991 A GB 2543991A
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rest
kneecap
foot
engage
support
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Macnamara Matthew
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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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4037—Exercise mats for personal use, with or without hand-grips or foot-grips, e.g. for Yoga or supine floor exercises
    • 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
    • A63B21/00196—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using pulsed counterforce, e.g. vibrating resistance means
    • 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
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
    • 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
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4039—Specific exercise interfaces contoured to fit to specific body parts, e.g. back, knee or neck support
    • 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
    • A63B23/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0244—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles) with signalling or indicating means, e.g. of incorrect posture, for deep-breathing exercises
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619—Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B71/0622—Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2208/00—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player
    • A63B2208/02—Characteristics or parameters related to the user or player posture
    • A63B2208/0214—Kneeling
    • 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
    • A63B23/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column or the torso muscles related to shoulders (e.g. chest muscles)
    • A63B23/0205—Abdomen
    • A63B23/0211—Abdomen moving torso with immobilized lower limbs

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Pulmonology (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Neurology (AREA)
  • Multimedia (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Carpets (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

An exercising support comprising: a mat having a lower surface arranged to engage the floor in use and an upper surface arranged to support a user, the upper surface including a plurality of upwardly extending projections; a kneecap rest having a lower surface which is adapted to engage the upper surface; a foot or lower leg rest having a lower surface adapted to contact the upper surface; wherein the lower surfaces of the foot or lower leg rest and kneecap rest each have a securing arrangement for detachable engagement to one or more of the upwardly extending projections; a thigh support configured to engage the back of a user's upper and lower legs; wherein the thigh support, foot or lower leg rest and kneecap rest, are maintained in a configuration, relative to one and other when in use on the mat, to cumulatively provide pressure to a user's upper and lower leg portions.
GB1702329.2A 2014-08-22 2015-08-24 Exercising support Active GB2543991B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB1414978.5A GB201414978D0 (en) 2014-08-22 2014-08-22 Kneeling support
PCT/GB2015/052445 WO2016027109A1 (en) 2014-08-22 2015-08-24 Exercising support

Publications (3)

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GB201702329D0 GB201702329D0 (en) 2017-03-29
GB2543991A true GB2543991A (en) 2017-05-03
GB2543991B GB2543991B (en) 2021-04-07

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GBGB1414978.5A Ceased GB201414978D0 (en) 2014-08-22 2014-08-22 Kneeling support
GB1702329.2A Active GB2543991B (en) 2014-08-22 2015-08-24 Exercising support

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GBGB1414978.5A Ceased GB201414978D0 (en) 2014-08-22 2014-08-22 Kneeling support

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WO (1) WO2016027109A1 (en)

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USD827333S1 (en) 2016-10-28 2018-09-04 Varidesk, Llc Mat
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DE102021001862A1 (en) 2021-04-10 2022-10-13 Jörn Menger GS board/GS map
US11883715B1 (en) 2021-12-13 2024-01-30 Phillip Andrew Howard Exercise platform with height-adjustable support block
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DE202004015444U1 (en) * 2004-10-05 2004-12-30 Liao, Ming-Zhen, Yunlin Quilt cover, has foot support section comprising e.g. grooves, filled pockets or positioning rings
US20090177121A1 (en) * 1998-02-13 2009-07-09 Lee Brandon Postural awareness apparatus
GB2473654A (en) * 2009-09-21 2011-03-23 Jamie Smalley Personal training aid for use with a mat
US20130324382A1 (en) * 2012-06-05 2013-12-05 Daniel Vaughan Wilson Multi-function exercise mat with detachable implements and method
US20140008945A1 (en) * 2012-06-26 2014-01-09 Donald G. Widmann Cool Seat

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US20090177121A1 (en) * 1998-02-13 2009-07-09 Lee Brandon Postural awareness apparatus
DE202004015444U1 (en) * 2004-10-05 2004-12-30 Liao, Ming-Zhen, Yunlin Quilt cover, has foot support section comprising e.g. grooves, filled pockets or positioning rings
GB2473654A (en) * 2009-09-21 2011-03-23 Jamie Smalley Personal training aid for use with a mat
US20130324382A1 (en) * 2012-06-05 2013-12-05 Daniel Vaughan Wilson Multi-function exercise mat with detachable implements and method
US20140008945A1 (en) * 2012-06-26 2014-01-09 Donald G. Widmann Cool Seat

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WO2016027109A1 (en) 2016-02-25
GB2543991B (en) 2021-04-07
GB201702329D0 (en) 2017-03-29

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