WO2006083252A1 - Support corporel pour exercices et etirement - Google Patents

Support corporel pour exercices et etirement Download PDF

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WO2006083252A1
WO2006083252A1 PCT/US2005/003493 US2005003493W WO2006083252A1 WO 2006083252 A1 WO2006083252 A1 WO 2006083252A1 US 2005003493 W US2005003493 W US 2005003493W WO 2006083252 A1 WO2006083252 A1 WO 2006083252A1
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wedge
support
head
foam
neck pillow
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Ari Jason Stangler
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Ari Jason Stangler
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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
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—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

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  • the field of the invention is pads or supports primarily used for exercising
  • Various floor pads have been used, to provide a softer and generally more comfortable surface.
  • Typically, such floor pads are flat slabs. While they may provide some degree of cushioning or comfort, they generally offer no body support or positioning during exercising or stretching.
  • the present body support includes a wedge-shaped base.
  • the base is preferably made of a first type of foam, such as open cell mattress foam.
  • a head/neck pillow cushion is advantageously centrally located on top of the wedge- shaped base.
  • the head/neck pillow is preferably made of a second foam, such as memory foam, which is softer than the wedge-shaped base.
  • the support preferably has a handle and/or a pocket attached to a cover extending around the wedge-shaped base.
  • the support is designed to elevate the user's head, shoulders, and upper torso, into a comfortable position for stretching or exercising.
  • the wedge-shaped base is dimensioned so that its front or top surface extends upwardly at an angle ranging from 25-50 degrees. Accordingly, in use, the user's upper torso is placed into a corresponding angle (i.e., 25-50 degrees) relative to the user's hips and/or legs.
  • Supports with different inclination angles may be used for different applications.
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the body support n use.
  • Fig. 2 is a rear elevation view of the body support shown in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is a front elevation view of the body support shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof.
  • Fig. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof.
  • Fig. 6 is a top or plan view thereof.
  • Fig. 7 is a top, front and side perspective view of the body support shown in
  • the present pad, cushion, or body support 10 includes a top or front surface 12 inclined at an angle AA relative to the bottom or base 13.
  • the angle AA is preferably 25-55 degrees, more preferably 30-45 degrees, or 35-40 degrees.
  • the pad 10 includes a wedge-shaped base 11 , preferably formed by a foam wedge 26 and covered with a fabric or Nylon cover 20.
  • the foam wedge 26 is preferably an open cell mattress foam.
  • a handle 16 and a pocket 32 may optionally be stitched onto or otherwise attached onto the cover 20.
  • a larger zipper pocket 33 may also optionally be provided on the back side.
  • the cover 20 is advantageously provided with first and second zippers 22 and 24, to facilitate manufacture, and to allow the cover 20 to be separated from the wedge 26, for cleaning.
  • the cover 20 may alternatively be secured onto or around the wedge 26 using Velcro (hook and loop fastener material) tape, buttons, overlapping seams, etc.
  • a head/neck section or pillow 14 is centrally positioned on the wedge 26.
  • the head/neck pillow advantageously is positioned over the peak or high point 36 of the wedge 26, and extends from the front or top surface 12 over and around to a back surface 18 of the wedge 26.
  • the head/neck pillow 14 is advantageously made of memory foam, i.e., a foam softer than the foam used to form the wedge 26.
  • a thin preferably partially elastic cover 30 is provided over the head/neck section or pillow 14. The cover 30 is preferably partially stretched over the head/neck pillow 14, and fits tightly around the head/neck pillow 14.
  • the cover 30 is preferably made of an elastic or stretchable material, such as Lycra.
  • Fig. 1 shows the pad or support 10 in use.
  • the user's head rests on the head/neck pillow 14, with the user's shoulders and upper torso supported on the front or top surface 12.
  • various exercises can be performed, such as crunches, bicycles, lower abdominal exercises, oblique muscle exercises, pelvic lifts or tilts.
  • Upper body exercises typically using weights or dumbbells may also be performed, including chest presses, chest flies, front dumbbell raises, pullovers, tricep extensions, rotator cuff exercises, curls, etc.
  • to-side neck stretches shoulder stretches (trapezius, scapula, and deltoid muscles).
  • shoulder stretches trapezius, scapula, and deltoid muscles.
  • hamstring, calf, glut, and thigh stretches may also be performed.
  • the present pad or support 10 can also be used for other activities, such as reading, watching TV, writing, working on a laptop computer, playing video games, or simply resting in an inclined position.
  • the pad or support 10 may also be used for massage or reflexology.
  • the base 26 has a length L preferably ranging from 45-
  • the height P of the head/neck pillow 14 is preferably 7-13 cm. Referring to Fig. 6, the head/neck pillow 14 is centrally located on the top 12 and back 18 surfaces of the wedge 26.
  • the width PW of the head/neck pillow 14 preferably ranges from 0.5-0.8 of the width W of the wedge base 26, as shown in Fig. 3.
  • the length PL of the head/neck pillow 14 as shown in Fig. 6 is preferably 0.4-0.7 PW.
  • the bottom surface of the support 10 is preferably flat. Rubber or other high friction pads, tape, feet or projections 40 may be provided on the bottom, to reduce sliding of the support 10 when using on low friction floor surface, such as polished wood or stone.

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Abstract

L'invention porte sur un coussin/oreiller s'utilisant pour des exercices et des étirements au sol comprenant une base en forme de coin au sommet et au centre de laquelle est fixé un oreiller soutenant la tête et la nuque. La base est normalement faite d'une mousse du type à matelas, tandis que l'oreiller est fait d'une mousse plus tendre du type viscoélastique. L'ensemble est recouvert d'une housse amovible, et on peut prévoir facultativement une poignée de transport, et une poche formée dans la housse.
PCT/US2005/003493 2005-02-03 2005-02-03 Support corporel pour exercices et etirement WO2006083252A1 (fr)

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CN104093459A (zh) * 2012-02-07 2014-10-08 雷蒙德·隆 运动用垫

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US3604026A (en) * 1969-10-27 1971-09-14 Bernice Holmen Scheips Travel pillow
US5681248A (en) * 1996-07-26 1997-10-28 Vani; Robert J. Multi-purpose exercise device

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US3604026A (en) * 1969-10-27 1971-09-14 Bernice Holmen Scheips Travel pillow
US5681248A (en) * 1996-07-26 1997-10-28 Vani; Robert J. Multi-purpose exercise device

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN104093459A (zh) * 2012-02-07 2014-10-08 雷蒙德·隆 运动用垫

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