GB2385005A - A foot rest exercising device - Google Patents
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- GB2385005A GB2385005A GB0203217A GB0203217A GB2385005A GB 2385005 A GB2385005 A GB 2385005A GB 0203217 A GB0203217 A GB 0203217A GB 0203217 A GB0203217 A GB 0203217A GB 2385005 A GB2385005 A GB 2385005A
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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
- A63B21/008—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
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
- A47C16/00—Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head
- A47C16/02—Footstools; Foot-rests; Leg-rests
- A47C16/025—Footstools; Foot-rests; Leg-rests adjustable, swivelling, rocking
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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
- A63B21/4041—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof characterised by the movements of the interface
- A63B21/4047—Pivoting movement
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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
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0048—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis
- A63B22/0056—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis the pivoting movement being in a vertical plane, e.g. steppers with a horizontal axis
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
- A61H2209/00—Devices for avoiding blood stagnation, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis [DVT] devices
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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
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0025—Particular aspects relating to the orientation of movement paths of the limbs relative to the body; Relative relationship between the movements of the limbs
- A63B2022/0033—Lower limbs performing together the same movement, e.g. on a single support element
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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
- A63B2210/00—Space saving
- A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
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Abstract
A foot rest exercising device comprises upper and lower boards 10,12 arranged to pivot relative to each other along their rear edges, and an inflatable envelope 20 disposed between the upper and lower boards and arranged to allow the user to urge the upper board downwardly using his or her feet. The envelope 20 may be formed with a series of pleats and provide with a valve 28 enabling the envelope to be inflated by the user blowing air in to it using their mouth. The device may be folded flat for storage.
Description
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Foot Rest Exercising Device
The present invention relates to a combined foot rest and exercising device for use by a person when seated.
Often people who are obliged to sit for an extended period of time, particularly airline passengers, suffer from discomfort and also the risk of deep vein thrombosis developing. Various exercising devices have been proposed which could be used in these circumstances, but these are generally of complicated construction or difficult to use.
I have now devised a foot rest exercising device which is of simple construction and which is easy and effective to use.
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a foot rest exercising device which comprises upper and lower boards arranged to pivot relative to each other along their rear edges, and an inflatable envelope disposed between the upper and lower boards and arranged to allow the user to urge the upper board downwardly using his or her feet.
Preferably the envelope may be deflated and the upper and lower boards brought together to provide a flat configuration for the device, to enable it to be stored conveniently in a briefcase or overnight bag.
Preferably the device is provided with an airvalve enabling its envelope to be inflated by the user blowing air into it, using his or her mouth.
Preferably the envelope is provided with a series of folds or pleats, in the manner of a bellows, enabling it to expand and contract as the upper board of the device pivots away from or towards the lower board.
Preferably the envelope comprises a front wall which extend between the front edges of the two boards of the device, and a pair of opposite end walls which extend between the respective end edges of the two boards of the device.
An embodiment of the present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is an isometric view of a foot rest exercising
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device in accordance with the invention;
Figure 2 is a similar view of the device, shown in its compressed or collapsed condition;
Figure 3 is an end view of the device;
Figure 4 is a top plan view of the device; and
Figure 5 is a front view of the device.
Referring to the drawings, there is shown a device which serves as a combined foot rest and exercising device, particularly for use by airline passengers. The device comprises a pair of rectangular boards 10,12 joined by an inflatable envelope 20. The envelope 20 has a front wall 22, which extends between the front edges of the boards 10,12, and opposite end walls 24,26 which extend between the respective end edges of the boards 10,12. The envelope 20 is formed with a series of parallel folds or pleats which extend across its front wall 22 and its end walls 24,26, enabling the envelope 20 to expand and contract by pivotal or hinging movement of the boards 10,12 relative to each other along their rear edges.
The envelope 20 is formed of a flexible, airtight sheet material and is provided, in its front wall 22, with an air valve 28. The envelope 20 may be inflated by the user blowing air into it through the airvalve 28 and may be deflated by pinching the airvalve 28 and urging the two boards 10,12 together.
When not in use, the device may be deflated and flattened to the configuration shown in Figure 2, then stored in a brief-case or overnight bag. When required for use, the envelope 20 of the device is inflated to the configuration shown in Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 5. The device is then placed on the floor in front of the seated user, with its rear edge towards the user, who places his or her feet on the upper board 10 with his feet, to urge the upper board e. g. 10 of the device, acting as a foot rest. The device also provides the potential for a degree of exercise, the user pressing down on the upper board 10 with his or her feet, to urge the upper board downwardly and so partially compress the envelope 20. When the user relaxes this downward pressure, the air within
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the envelope 20 acts to return the device to its fully-expanded configuration. In this way, the user is able to rest his or her feet at a chosen angle, to relieve pressure from the seat edge on the backs of the thighs. The device also enables the user to gently exercise the feet, ankles and calf muscles with the aim of preventing circulating stasis in the lower leg, thus helping to reduce the risk of thrombosis.
Preferably the outer surfaces of the boards 10,12 are of non-slip nature so that the device will not slide over the floor and the user's feet will not slide off the device.
In a modification of the device which has been described, a spring may be provided to urge the two boards 10, 12 apart, i. e. towards the expanded configuration of the device.
It will be appreciated that the device which has been described is simply constructed of lightweight materials, easy to use and carry and takes up little space to store.
Claims (1)
- Claims 1) A foot rest exercising device which comprises upper and lower boards arranged to pivot relative to each other along their rear edges, and an inflatable envelope disposed between the upper and lower boards and arranged to allow the user to urge the upper board downwardly using his or her feet.2) A device as claimed in claim 1, arranged so that said envelope may be deflated and the upper and lower boards brought together to provide a flat configuration for the device for storage. 3) A device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising an air valve enabling said envelope to be inflated by the user blowing air into it, using his or her mouth.1 4) A device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said envelope is formed with a series of folds or pleats, enabling it to expand and contract as the upper board pivots away from or towards the lower board.5) A device as claimed in any preceding claim, in which said envelope comprises a front wall which extends between the front edges of the upper and lower boards, and a pair of opposite end walls which extend between the respective end edges of the upper and lower boards.6) A foot rest exercising device substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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GB0203217A GB2385005A (en) | 2002-02-12 | 2002-02-12 | A foot rest exercising device |
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Cited By (3)
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GB2414169A (en) * | 2004-05-17 | 2005-11-23 | * Clifton Eleanor | Inflatable angled laptop computer support |
CN103445550A (en) * | 2013-03-21 | 2013-12-18 | 河南省佰腾电子科技有限公司 | Foot shaker |
NL2024067B1 (en) * | 2019-10-21 | 2021-06-22 | Airtrack Hq B V | Jumping device for use in sports |
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Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE2261989A1 (en) * | 1972-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | Manfred Malettke | TRAINING DEVICE FOR HUMANS, PERSONAL EXERCISE |
US3821951A (en) * | 1973-05-09 | 1974-07-02 | Raymond Lee Organization Inc | Foot comfort producing apparatus |
EP0277266A1 (en) * | 1986-12-05 | 1988-08-10 | A. Bösl Firma | Training apparatus for exercising the feet and/or the legs |
JP2000139619A (en) * | 1998-11-05 | 2000-05-23 | Tsumura Kogei:Kk | Air filling type footrest |
EP1190739A2 (en) * | 2000-09-25 | 2002-03-27 | Mego Afek Industrial Measuring Instruments | Pedaling device for improving blood circulation |
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DE2261989A1 (en) * | 1972-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | Manfred Malettke | TRAINING DEVICE FOR HUMANS, PERSONAL EXERCISE |
US3821951A (en) * | 1973-05-09 | 1974-07-02 | Raymond Lee Organization Inc | Foot comfort producing apparatus |
EP0277266A1 (en) * | 1986-12-05 | 1988-08-10 | A. Bösl Firma | Training apparatus for exercising the feet and/or the legs |
JP2000139619A (en) * | 1998-11-05 | 2000-05-23 | Tsumura Kogei:Kk | Air filling type footrest |
EP1190739A2 (en) * | 2000-09-25 | 2002-03-27 | Mego Afek Industrial Measuring Instruments | Pedaling device for improving blood circulation |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2414169A (en) * | 2004-05-17 | 2005-11-23 | * Clifton Eleanor | Inflatable angled laptop computer support |
CN103445550A (en) * | 2013-03-21 | 2013-12-18 | 河南省佰腾电子科技有限公司 | Foot shaker |
NL2024067B1 (en) * | 2019-10-21 | 2021-06-22 | Airtrack Hq B V | Jumping device for use in sports |
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