CA2326876A1 - Isometric exercise ball - Google Patents

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CA2326876A1
CA2326876A1 CA002326876A CA2326876A CA2326876A1 CA 2326876 A1 CA2326876 A1 CA 2326876A1 CA 002326876 A CA002326876 A CA 002326876A CA 2326876 A CA2326876 A CA 2326876A CA 2326876 A1 CA2326876 A1 CA 2326876A1
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exercises
legs
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Robert L. Swezey
Richard Swezey
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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
    • A63B43/00—Balls with special arrangements
    • A63B43/02—Balls with special arrangements with a handle
    • 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
    • A63B21/00058—Mechanical means for varying the resistance
    • A63B21/00069—Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
    • 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
    • A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
    • A63B21/0085—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters
    • 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
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • A63B21/4017—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor to the upper limbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B39/00—Hollow non-inflatable balls, i.e. having no valves

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  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Biophysics (AREA)
  • Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
  • Jellies, Jams, And Syrups (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Ultra Sonic Daignosis Equipment (AREA)
  • Closures For Containers (AREA)
  • Finger-Pressure Massage (AREA)

Abstract

A versatile bidirectional isometric exercise device is provided in the form of an inflatable flexible exercise ball, about 46 cm (18 inches) in diameter, fitted with a pair of looped handles, secured to diametrically opposite points of the ball, through which arms or legs can be placed for performing specialized exercises that use the ball in a tension mode. The ball is only partially inflated so as to provide soft compliant accommodation to various body surfaces, and can be utilized bidirectionally, i.e. either in compression or in tension, in conjunction with various body parts such as hands, legs, knees, feet, etc., for a broad array of isometric muscle exercises directed to overall body strengthening, particularly for persons prone to and/or desiring protection from the effects of osteoporosis. A sequence of recommended exercises may be depicted directly on the surface of the ball.
CA002326876A 1998-04-02 1998-04-02 Isometric exercise ball Expired - Fee Related CA2326876C (en)

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PCT/US1998/006714 WO1999051309A1 (en) 1995-07-31 1998-04-02 Isometric exercise ball

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CA2326876A1 true CA2326876A1 (en) 1999-10-14
CA2326876C CA2326876C (en) 2008-01-22

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EP (1) EP1066088B1 (en)
KR (1) KR100512914B1 (en)
CN (1) CN1182895C (en)
AT (1) ATE288780T1 (en)
AU (1) AU763402B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2326876C (en)
DE (1) DE69829003T2 (en)
HK (1) HK1034685A1 (en)

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DE102007013025A1 (en) * 2007-01-02 2008-07-10 Cairos Technologies Ag Concept for detecting an internal pressure of a compressible object
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KR200470480Y1 (en) 2012-10-17 2013-12-23 김예은 Beach ball usable as a bag
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ITUB20152459A1 (en) * 2015-07-24 2017-01-24 Technogym Spa SYSTEM, METHOD AND PRODUCT MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE USE OF A GINNICA BALL BY A USER AND A GINNIC BALL THAT CAN BE USED IN THIS SYSTEM
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US777478A (en) * 1901-11-25 1904-12-13 Jesse Minor Exercising-ball.
US2115926A (en) * 1937-08-10 1938-05-03 Manson C Hatton Handle for inflated balls and the like
US3069162A (en) * 1960-08-01 1962-12-18 Chester J Samuel Exercise device
US5005826A (en) * 1986-12-12 1991-04-09 Merrick John H Neck exerciser device and methods
US4867451A (en) * 1988-04-01 1989-09-19 Rocketbal, Inc. Combination of a flexible handle and a ball
US5230682A (en) * 1991-05-29 1993-07-27 Myers Marguerite J Exercise device
US5251903A (en) * 1992-10-19 1993-10-12 Bixler Dickie R Ball with grip pressure indicator
NL9500179A (en) * 1995-02-01 1996-09-02 Henriette Maria Theresia Van D Gymnastics accessory comprising a ball and an elastic band which is connected thereto
US5735776A (en) * 1995-07-31 1998-04-07 Swezey; Robert L. Isometric exercise ball

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KR20010034733A (en) 2001-04-25
EP1066088A4 (en) 2002-09-04
DE69829003T2 (en) 2006-03-23
DE69829003D1 (en) 2005-03-17
EP1066088B1 (en) 2005-02-09
ATE288780T1 (en) 2005-02-15
HK1034685A1 (en) 2001-11-02
CN1182895C (en) 2005-01-05
AU763402B2 (en) 2003-07-24
CN1291110A (en) 2001-04-11
CA2326876C (en) 2008-01-22
AU7102198A (en) 1999-10-25
KR100512914B1 (en) 2005-09-06
EP1066088A1 (en) 2001-01-10

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