Wraparound weighted exercise device for the foot and ankle
US4192502A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 1978 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/065
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flexible V-shaped weighted exercising device having a flattish configuration defining opposite sides and wrapable about the foot and ankle. The device comprising a pair of flexible legs meeting at an apex area and each of said legs having a free end portion spaced from said apex area by a flexible, elongated, compartmentalized enclosure. Granule or particle weight materials received within the enclosure of each leg. Fastening structures disposed on each side of the end portion of one said leg and on opposite sides of the other end portion of said other leg and the apex area. The device adaptable to be interchangeably worn on either the right or left foot whereupon the weighted enclosure of one said leg is disposed about the ankle and weighted enclosure of the other said leg is disposed about instep and lateral aspect of the foot.
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