WO2013062746A1 - Plateforme de stabilité - Google Patents

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WO2013062746A1
WO2013062746A1 PCT/US2012/059305 US2012059305W WO2013062746A1 WO 2013062746 A1 WO2013062746 A1 WO 2013062746A1 US 2012059305 W US2012059305 W US 2012059305W WO 2013062746 A1 WO2013062746 A1 WO 2013062746A1
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exercise device
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Jeffrey Olson
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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
    • A63B26/00—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00
    • A63B26/003—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00 for improving balance or equilibrium
    • 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
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/62—Inflatable

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  • This invention pertains to exercise equipment, particularly to exercise equipment intended to improve the user's balance and stability.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide an exercising device that can be utilized for aerobics, weight training, or other forms of exercise, and that can provide a surface that is unstable enough to engage the user's stabilizer muscles, while not so unstable that the user risks falling off the surface.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide a device for physical therapy that can be utilized for balance training or recovery from injuries or surgery, and that is safe for an elderly user or a user with balance problems.
  • an exercising device comprising a rigid platform of sufficient size and strength so as to enable the user to exercise on it, and a plurality of flexible elements attached to the bottom of the rigid platform and supporting the weight of the platform and the user.
  • the instability of the invention can be calibrated to precise levels, enabling several models of the device to be provided, each with a different instability level. This enables a physical therapist or personal trainer to select the correct level of instability for their patient or client's needs, and to upgrade the patient or client to a higher level of instability as their balance improves.
  • the instability level can be adjusted, thus enabling a physical therapist or personal trainer to calibrate the level of instability to their patient or client's needs.
  • the flexible elements are small inflatable half-spheres, arranged in an array on the bottom of the rigid platform.
  • the instability of the platform can be varied, depending on the number, size, and inflation pressure of the half-spheres and the exact location of their placement.
  • the half-spheres may have inflation valves that are accessible to the user, thus enabling their inflation pressure to be adjusted.
  • the interiors of at least two of the half-spheres may be connected together, enabling the user to adjust their inflation pressure simultaneously.
  • Other embodiments may comprise different shapes of inflatable elements, such as full spheres, ovoids, cylinders, toroidal shapes, or other shapes that will be apparent to a person skilled in the art.
  • the flexible elements are short half-tubes, arranged in an array on the bottom of the rigid platform with the cut sides attached to the rigid platform.
  • the instability of the platform can be varied, depending on the diameter, length, wall thickness, and elasticity of the half-tubes and their number and placement.
  • the user may be able to add or remove half-tubes, thus changing the instability of the device.
  • several models of the device may be offered, with different instability levels.
  • the flexible elements are pairs of crossed half-rings, arranged in an array on the bottom of the rigid platform with the cut ends of the half-rings attached to the rigid platform.
  • the instability of the platform can be varied, depending on the diameter, thickness, and elasticity of the half-rings and their number and placement.
  • the user may be able to add or remove half-rings, thus changing the instability of the device.
  • several models of the device may be offered, with different instability levels.
  • the flexible elements are arranged in a rectangular grid on the bottom of the rigid platform, they may also be arranged in any other pattern.
  • One alternative embodiment comprises a plurality of flexible elements arranged around the perimeter of the rigid platform, with no flexible elements elsewhere on the rigid platform. Other patterns are also possible. The user may also be able to add or remove flexible elements or change their pattern in order to change the instability level of the device.
  • the rigid platform may be a single piece of material, or it may be able to be folded or taken apart for easy transportation.
  • the top surface of the rigid platform is rough so that the user does not slip while exercising.
  • this invention comprises the devices, combinations and
  • FIG.l is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the device, comprising a rigid board and inflatable spheres;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodiment of the device, comprising a rigid board and flexible half-tubes;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an alternate preferred embodiment of the device, comprising a rigid board and interwoven rubber tubes.
  • FIGS. 1-3 show several preferred embodiments of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention.
  • Each exercise device has a base 100 to which an array of flexible elements is attached.
  • the flexible elements may be attached
  • FIG.l shows the preferred embodiment of the exercise device, where the flexible elements are inflatable half-spheres.
  • the inflatable half-spheres 200 are attached to the underside of the board 100 in a rectangular grid arrangement.
  • the attachment means may be a removable fastener, a non-removable fastener, adhesives, or any other attachment means familiar to a person skilled in the art.
  • the inflation pressure of the half-spheres 200 determines the instability of the device.
  • the spheres may have valves so that each one can be inflated by the user individually, or may be connected to one valve so that the user can adjust the pressure on all the spheres at once.
  • the spheres may not have any valves at all and their inflation pressure may be set at the time of manufacturing, or may be filled with foam rubber or other similar material so that inflation is not required.
  • the board 100 may be made of wood, plastic, metal, or any other material that is strong enough to enable a user, even an overweight user holding heavy exercise implements, to stand on top of it. The top of the board is preferably rough to prevent slipping.
  • FIG.2 shows another embodiment of the exercise device, where the flexible elements are elastic half-tubes.
  • the half-tubes 300 are attached to the underside of the board 100 by any attachment means familiar to a person skilled in the art.
  • the wall thickness, length, and elasticity of the half-tubes determine the instability of the device. This design has the advantage of not requiring inflatable elements, therefore being safer and more durable.
  • FIG.3 shows another embodiment of the exercise device, where the flexible elements are interwoven elastic tubes.
  • the elastic tubes 400 are equal or nearly equal in length to the edge of the board to which they are parallel, and are attached to the board in a manner that would render the attachment secure.
  • the wall thickness, diameter, and elasticity of the tubes determine the instability of the device. This design has the advantage of being easy to manufacture and more durable than individually attached elastic members such as the ones shown in Fig.l or Fig.2.
  • the flexible elements in the above embodiments are made of rubber or other elastic materials.
  • the invention is not limited to those materials. Elements such as metal springs may also be used to provide instability.

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La présente invention concerne un dispositif d'exercice physique amélioré comprenant une plateforme rigide et plusieurs éléments souples fixés sur la face inférieure de la plateforme de façon à rendre celle-ci quelque peu instable lorsqu'un utilisateur se tient debout ou fait de l'exercice sur celle-ci, mais pas suffisamment instable pour que l'utilisateur risque d'en tomber. Ladite plateforme est d'une résistance suffisante pour supporter le poids d'une personne, ainsi que le poids de tout accessoire d'exercice physique pouvant être utilisé par ladite personne. Ledit dispositif d'exercice physique permet donc à son utilisateur de faire de l'exercice sur une surface légèrement instable, ce qui se révèle bénéfique pour renforcer les muscles stabilisateurs de ladite personne et pour améliorer son sens de l'équilibre. Comme ledit dispositif d'exercice n'est que légèrement instable, il peut être utilisé sans danger dans le cadre d'un traitement de kinésithérapie à destination de personnes âgées et de personnes se remettant d'une blessure ou d'une intervention chirurgicale.
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