Support frame and related unweighting system
US10265565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/805
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An unweighting system includes a frame, a pair of front pulleys, a pair of rear pulleys, a first cable, and a second cable. The frame is configured to be attached to or placed at least partially around an exercise device and includes a front portion and a rear portion. The pair of front pulleys is coupled to the front portion. The pair of rear pulleys is coupled to the rear portion. A first cable passes through a first of the pair of front pulleys and through a first of the pair of rear pulleys. A second cable passes through a second of the pair of front pulleys and through a second of the pair of rear pulleys. The first and second cables are configured to couple with a user to unload a portion of the user's weight as the user exercises on the exercise device.
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