WO1994000201A1 - Machine pour rendre l'estomac plat - Google Patents

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WO1994000201A1
WO1994000201A1 PCT/US1992/005593 US9205593W WO9400201A1 WO 1994000201 A1 WO1994000201 A1 WO 1994000201A1 US 9205593 W US9205593 W US 9205593W WO 9400201 A1 WO9400201 A1 WO 9400201A1
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sling
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Irwin Paris
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Priority to JP6502300A priority patent/JPH07508195A/ja
Priority to AU23084/92A priority patent/AU2308492A/en
Priority to CA002116450A priority patent/CA2116450A1/fr
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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
    • A63B23/02—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
    • 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
    • A63B21/00047—Exercising devices not moving during use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/09—Adjustable dimensions
    • 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)
    • A63B23/0233—Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch

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  • the FLAT STOMACH MACHINE BACKGROUND- OF"THff INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates to the physical health art, and mort particularly, to an improved arrangement for effectively exercising selected muscles, including the up- per and lower abdominal muscles and the oblique muscles with minimum potential of injury from strains to the muscles being exercised, or damage to other parts of the anatomy such as the back system from compression of the inter vertebral discs of the lumbar vertebrae as well as compression of the surrounding blood vessels and nerves.
  • the invention also provides a superb stretch for the erec- tor spae, the musculature of the lower back. Description of the Prior Art The modern history of physical exercise evolved from training establishments such as boxing gyms. Innova- tive persons such as Dr.
  • the device does not solve the problem of reducing the source of injury.
  • Other devices incorporate an adjustable bench.
  • the incline of the bench surface is used to increase the resistance to sit ups by the user.
  • the bench devices are rigid. Even though they may contain padding, the depth of padding is minimal. Such padding is easily crushed flat and adds very little, if any, isolation of the tail bone from the rigid board.
  • Physiologists have found that repeated rubbing of the tail bone against a rigid surface, compression of the inter vertebral discs of the lumbar region while doing sit ups may cause nerve damage to the spine.
  • the present in- vention provides an improved arrangement which provides adjustable levels of resistance to "sit-down" exercises performed on the device by the user. It is another object that the arrangement provide a flexible sling type support which cradles the pelvis/spine system. It is yet another object of the invention to provide a non-rigid, conforming support in contact with the tail bone during exercise. It is yet another object of the invention to provide a small configuration device which is easily stored when not in use.
  • a flexible, sling means mounted on a widely spaced rigid frame so that a large range of body types may use the arrangement without the pelvis/spine area of the body coming into contact with the rigid frame.
  • the frame may be of a fixed configuration at a preselected inclination or may have means to adjust the angle of in- clination to the local horizon.
  • a flexible sling is unitarily fabricated of a canvas material. It will be ap- predated that other materials may also be utilized to fabricate the sling according to the present invention.
  • the material utilized be flexible, smooth, a non-irritant to the skin, and non- adhesive to sweaty bare skin. Additionally, further benefits may be provided in selecting certain materials such as resistance to wear and tear, soiling, staining, and comparatively low weight.
  • the sling is held taut by the frame.
  • the unitarily fabricated, flexible sling means has a passage way along each side and a flap on the top edge. The lower edge may be formed as a pocket to contain a pad. The pad provides a stop for the buttocks of the user so that the user can more easily maintain a cradled position in the sling during exercise.
  • the frame which supports the sling is fabri- cated of light weight metal tube stock and formed to be insertably into the passage ways of the sling.
  • the top flap of the sling is attached to the frame top cross piece.
  • a lower, small diameter cross piece may be in- stalled to complete the rigid frame to tautly support the sling.
  • the "U" shaped frame may be bent at a preselected position to provide a selected inclination angle of the device with the bent portion providing a vertical support to the inclined frame which tautly supports the sling.
  • an adjus- table support may be attached to the frame to allow the user to start exercises at a high inclination angle and to progress to a lower inclination angle during the course of physical development.
  • This adjustable support may be hingedly attached to the frame to allow the arrangement to be folded essen- tially flat for storage.
  • the adjustable support is formed as two elements, each hingedly attached to the frame.
  • the upper element is formed as a ⁇ shaped riser.
  • the lower element is formed as a U shaped base.
  • a series of catches engagable by the riser are formed or attached to the base to allow the riser to form preselected angles with the base thereby providing selectable angles of in- clination of the sling.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the embodiment of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment
  • Figure 4 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the embodiment of Figure 3
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the catch.
  • FIG. 1 shows a fixed inclination exercise device 10 fabricated according to the teaching of the this invention.
  • the device 10 has a frame 102 unitarily fabri- cated of tube stock in a basic "U" shape with a support 103 formed by bending a selected length of the "U” so that the device 10 has a preselected inclination angle to the horizontal plane.
  • a sling 101 is fabricated of preselected material such as canvas.
  • the canvas may be dyed an at- tractive color or may be imprinted with a selected trademark or design.
  • Each of two opposing edges of the sling 101 are folded over and sewed to form a channel 110 formed with an inside diameter larger that the outside diameter of the frame 102 tube stock. The remaining edges may be folded and sewed to keep the raw edges from raveling.
  • the legs of the "U" frame 102 are inserted into the pair of channels 110 in the sling 101.
  • the dimensions of the sling 101 and of the frame 102 are selected so that the sling 101 is rather snug when placed on the frame 102.
  • a cross piece 104 fabricated of a small diameter tube stock or light weight dowel stock is fitted into place near the remote ends of the "U" shaped frame 102.
  • the cross piece may be inserted into each hole and will be maintained therein by the tension of the sling 101 on the legs of the "U" shaped frame 102.
  • This cross piece will keep the sling 101 and frame 102 from collapsing inward upon the imposition of the users body in the sling 101.
  • the channel 110 may be formed by folding over the edge of the sling 101 and double stitching the edge back to the main portion of the sling 101.
  • a semi-rigid plastic cap 105 may be inserted into the hollow ends of the tube stock of the frame 102 to add to the appearance and prevent injury from the exposed end portion.
  • Figure 3 shows an adjustable embodiment 20 of the present invention.
  • the sling 201 is formed as above with two oppos- ing edges folded over and double stitched to form a pair of channels 210 with an inside diameter slightly larger that the outside diameter of the tube stock selected for the frame 202.
  • the upper end of the sling 201 between the chan- nels 210 may be formed as a flap 211 which extends over and is secured to the "U" frame 202.
  • the raw edge of the sling 201 cut to form the flap 211 may be protected by a strip of binding 215 secured along the raw edges.
  • the other end of the sling 201 is folded over onto the main body of the sling 201 to form a pocket 212 at the bottom of the sling 201.
  • This pocket 212 may be filled with a light, resilient padding such as FIBER-FILL to form a slightly raised portion of the sling 201.
  • This slightly raised portion will act as a stop for the but- tocks of the user and assist in keeping the user from sliding down the inclined plane of the adjustable embodi- ment 20.
  • just the double fold of the edge of the sling 201 will also act as stop as it will not flex as much as the single layer, main body of the sling 201.
  • the frame 202 is shaped as a "U" from a preselected tube stock.
  • the legs of the "U” are inserted into the channels 210 of the sling 201.
  • a cross piece 204 is inserted into a hole formed only on the inside surface of the "U” as shown in detail in Figure 2 for the exercise device 10 above.
  • the length of the cross piece 204 is selected to allow inser- tion into the frame 202 and keep the sling 201 taut.
  • the support of the frame 202 is fabricated of two portions, a riser 203 and a base 209. Each portion is hingedly attached to the frame 202.
  • the detail of the at- tachment is shown in Figure 4.
  • a pin hinge 206 is inserted from one end through one tube portion, a spacer 208, fabricated of rigid plas- tic such as teflon for a smooth action, is placed over the pin hinge 206 between the tube sections. The pin hinge 206 is then inserted through the remaining section. A washer 207 is placed over the end of the pin hinge 206 and the exposed end of the pin hinge 206 is crimped over the washer 207 to prevent the pin hinge 206 from being removed.
  • the riser 203 hin- gedly attached to the frame 202, is fabricated of tube stock and formed in a "U" shape.
  • the base 209 is also fabricated of tube stock and formed into a "U” shape.
  • the upper ends of the "U” may be slightly bent (not shown) to allow the base 209 to be hingedly attached to the frame 202 yet lie in a horizontal plane when the arrangement is deployed for ex- ercise use.
  • a catch 213 is mounted on the upper surface of the base 209.
  • the catch 213 is shown in detail in Figure 5 as a series of channels, subsequent channels acting as guide and stop for the prior channel.
  • the last channel is complemented with a stop 214.
  • the channels are formed to accept the riser 203 as shown in FIG 3.
  • the length of the riser 203, the base 209 and the position and spacing of the channels in the catch 213 are preselected to allow the inclination of the frame 202 and sling 201 combination to be set at approximately 20°, 25°, 27.5°, and 30°. This establishes four degrees of resistance for the user when exercising on the adjustable embodiment 20. Of course, other angles of inclination and the number of adjustments other than four may be selected.
  • a semi-rigid cap 205 may be placed into each open end of the frame 202, riser 203 and base 209. The user may start at the highest inclination angle and progress to the lowest inclination angle.
  • Each stage increases the amount of resistance the body exerts upon the user in performing the exercises.
  • the exercises are suggested to be as follows: (of course with proper warm-up and cool down stretches)
  • B "Sit-Downs" - Select inclination level and sit on sling 201 with the buttocks just above the pad.
  • the trunk of the body is in an approximate vertical posi- tion and the legs are extended out, bent at the knee with the feet flat on the floor. Place hands under thighs using the arms to assist in a performance of a sit-down - lower the trunk of the body onto the sling while inhaling, bring the trunk of the body to a vertical position while exhaling.
  • This exercise may be performed with the hands on the chest or behind the neck to increase the resistance after the basic form is mastered at sufficiently high repetitions (2-30 strength, 30-90 endurance, within 3 minutes) .
  • C: "Trunk twisting" Perform the shoulder raise as above but when raised above the sling 201 twist the trunk to the right and then to the left to activate the entire oblique musculature while the abdominal muscles are under tension.
  • D "Twisting Sit-Down” - Perform the sit-down as above with the hands behind the neck. While in the verti- cal position, twist the trunk of the body touching the el- bow to the opposite knee to activate both abdominal and oblique muscles, complete the movement by performing a sit-down as above.
  • E "Oblique curls” - Perform initial set up as for sit-downs above but lay on one side. Place hands be- hind the head and perform a side curl to contract the oblique muscles, again breathing out on contraction and in on returning to the starting position.

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Un dispositif d'exercice comportant une bâche (201) en un matériau flexible formant un réceptacle supporté par un cadre (202) de manière à ce que le réceptacle soit initialement tendu raide. Le cadre a sensiblement la forme d'un U et il est réalisé à partir d'un tube. Le réceptacle peut être réalisé en toile épaisse et formé avec deux bords opposés constituant des canaux (201) dans lesquels on insère le cadre. Une pièce transversale (204) ferme l'extrémité ouverte du U, tient le réceptacle tendu et empêche l'affaissement du réceptacle et du cadre (202) lorsque l'utilisateur s'assied dessus. Le cadre peut être plié pour former un support pour tenir le réceptacle dans une position inclinée fixe par rapport à l'horizontale. Un montant (203) et une base (209) peuvent être fixés au cadre (202) pour former un triangle permettant de mettre le réceptacle dans une pluralité d'inclinaisons sélectionnées au préalable.
PCT/US1992/005593 1992-06-29 1992-06-29 Machine pour rendre l'estomac plat WO1994000201A1 (fr)

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PCT/US1992/005593 WO1994000201A1 (fr) 1992-06-29 1992-06-29 Machine pour rendre l'estomac plat
JP6502300A JPH07508195A (ja) 1992-06-29 1992-06-29 平坦なスタマック・マシーン
AU23084/92A AU2308492A (en) 1992-06-29 1992-06-29 The flat stomach machine
CA002116450A CA2116450A1 (fr) 1992-06-29 1992-06-29 Exerciseur des muscles abdominaux

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US5577987A (en) * 1994-07-07 1996-11-26 Precise Exercise Equipment Co. Abdominal exerciser device
US5728035A (en) * 1996-05-03 1998-03-17 Guthy-Renker Corp. Anchor plate for abdominal exercise device
GB2476311A (en) * 2009-12-21 2011-06-22 Craig Archer A frame to provide a target for torso rotation when performing sit ups

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US3043591A (en) * 1959-02-09 1962-07-10 John W Seliner Combined seating and reclining device and exerciser
US4974840A (en) * 1989-09-19 1990-12-04 Welch Bobby J Lounge chair with foot pedal exercizer

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US3043591A (en) * 1959-02-09 1962-07-10 John W Seliner Combined seating and reclining device and exerciser
US4974840A (en) * 1989-09-19 1990-12-04 Welch Bobby J Lounge chair with foot pedal exercizer

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5577987A (en) * 1994-07-07 1996-11-26 Precise Exercise Equipment Co. Abdominal exerciser device
US5728035A (en) * 1996-05-03 1998-03-17 Guthy-Renker Corp. Anchor plate for abdominal exercise device
GB2476311A (en) * 2009-12-21 2011-06-22 Craig Archer A frame to provide a target for torso rotation when performing sit ups

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