WO2006017683A1 - Exercise apparatus - Google Patents
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- WO2006017683A1 WO2006017683A1 PCT/US2005/027795 US2005027795W WO2006017683A1 WO 2006017683 A1 WO2006017683 A1 WO 2006017683A1 US 2005027795 W US2005027795 W US 2005027795W WO 2006017683 A1 WO2006017683 A1 WO 2006017683A1
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- ball
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- exercise apparatus
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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
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
- A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
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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
- A63B21/00047—Exercising devices not moving during use
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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
- A63B41/00—Hollow inflatable balls
- A63B41/125—Large inflatable balls primarily used as body supports for exercising, e.g. balancing
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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
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
- A63B71/023—Supports, e.g. poles
- A63B2071/026—Supports, e.g. poles stabilised by weight
- A63B2071/027—Supports, e.g. poles stabilised by weight using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
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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
- A63B21/04—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 attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
- A63B21/0442—Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
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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
- A63B21/055—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 extension element type
- A63B21/0552—Elastic ropes or bands
- A63B21/0557—Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
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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
- 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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- 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
- A63B2208/0228—Sitting on the buttocks
- A63B2208/0233—Sitting on the buttocks in 90/90 position, like on a chair
Definitions
- This technology relates to an apparatus for use with an exercise ball.
- An exercise ball can be used for core stabilizing exercises. Specifically, a user can perform balancing exercises while sitting on the ball.
- An apparatus for use with an exercise ball comprises a base configured to stabilize rolling movement of the exercise ball under the influence of a user seated on the ball.
- the base defines a range in which rolling movement of the ball is unimpeded by the base, and has an obstacle portion configured to impede rolling movement of the ball beyond that range. This enables the base to stabilize the ball and the seated user upon rolling movement of the ball into contact with
- the base is a platform with a ball support surface configured to support the ball for rolling movement.
- the ball support surface is non-spherical, and the obstacle portion of the platform projects upward above the ball support surface. More specifically, the ball support surface in the given example is a level planar surface, and the obstacle portion of the platform is a rim structure that surrounds the ball support surface.
- Fig. 1 is perspective view of an exercise station that includes an exercise ball, a base, and
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the base shown in Fig. 1.
- Fig. 3 is a side view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on line 4-4 of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken on line 5-5 of Fig. 2.
- Fig. 6 is an enlarged view similar to Fig. 5, schematically showing a range of rolling movement of the exercise ball on the base.
- the exercise station shown in Fig. 1 has parts that are examples of the elements recited in the claims. These include an exercise ball 10 that is sized for a person to perform core stability exercises while sitting on the ball 10. A base 12 rests on a floor surface 14 to support the ball 10 for rolling movement under the influence of the seated user. Elastic exercise bands 16 are attached to the base 12.
- This example of the claimed base 12 is a platform 12.
- This particular platform 12 has a substantially rectangular peripheral shape and is symmetrical about longitudinal and transverse centerlines 21 and 23 (Fig. 2).
- a pair of parallel opposite side edges 24 and 26 of the platform 12 extend longitudinally between a pair of bowed opposite end edges 28 and 30.
- the platform 12 is constructed as a unitary hollow body of molded plastic material.
- the hollow structure of the platform 12 is rigid enough to support the weight of the user without collapsing between its top and bottom sides 34 and 36.
- the bottom side 36 of the platform 12 is preferably configured to lay flat upon the floor surface 14 without rocking, and preferably has recesses 38 for the platform 12 to be stackable, as indicated in Figs. 4 and 5.
- the top side 34 of the platform 12 has foot placement areas 40 and 42, and further has a ball support surface 44.
- the ball support surface 44 is configured to support the exercise ball 10 for rolling movement under the influence of the user seated on the ball 10. As shown in Figs. 4 and 5, this particular ball support surface 44 is a level planar surface with a smooth texture. As shown in Fig. 2, the ball support surface 44 preferably has a non-circular peripheral shape.
- An obstacle portion 46 of the platform 12 is configured to impede rolling movement of the ball 10 beyond the periphery of the ball support surface 44.
- the obstacle portion 46 projects upward above the ball support surface 44 as a rim structure that extends continuously about the periphery of the ball support surface 44.
- the platform 12 is thus configured to support the ball 10 and the seated user such that the ball 10 has a range of movement in which it can roll back and forth in all directions across the ball support surface 44 under the influence of the seated user without encountering any impediment to such rolling movement, and is further configured to provide a stabilizing impediment to such rolling movement if and when the ball 10 moves into contact with the rim structure 46 at the periphery of the ball support surface 44, as indicated in Fig. 6.
- the platform 12 further has an array of anchor structures 60 for attachment of the exercise bands 16 (Fig. 1). As shown in Fig. 2, four anchor structures 60 are provided in recesses 62 at the opposite side edges 24 and 26 of the platform 12. Two additional anchor structures 60 are provided in apertures 65 that extend through the platform 12 at locations on the longitudinal centerline 21. Each anchor structure 60 is shaped as a rod for releasable attachment of a clip 66 at the lower end of an exercise band 16.
- the foot placement surfaces 40 and 42 extend across and along the top 34 of the platform 12 between the rim structure 46 and the opposite ends 28 or 30 of the platform 12.
- the platform 12 is preferably large enough for a sitting or standing user to place the left and right feet on
- surfaces 40 and 42 in this example are ribbed for traction, and have distinct areas 76 for
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US59832404P | 2004-08-03 | 2004-08-03 | |
US60/598,324 | 2004-08-03 | ||
US10/927,451 | 2004-08-26 | ||
US10/927,451 US20060040808A1 (en) | 2004-08-03 | 2004-08-26 | Exercise apparatus |
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