Body physical conditioning machine
US3936047A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 1971 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 1991 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A machine is equipped with a rotating support platform, which may have two distinct degrees of freedom or motion in the plane of said platform, which latter may be tilted at an angle to the horizontal. The body of a person mounting and bracing himself, or being placed on such platform is subject to downward as well as lateral gravitational forces as the platform rotates and/or translates. Muscular resistance to this pull produces an unusually effective and relatively effortless exercise and therapeutic effect. Angle of tilt and speed of rotation may be varied to suit the individual. When the body support function is combined with a two directional effect, the user can receive a direct indication of the sufficiency with which he is performing the exercising routine by means of suitably located indicating instruments.
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