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Pelvic restraint for exercise apparatus

US4678186A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateJan 17, 1986
Grant dateJul 7, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S482/901
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved pelvic restraint is provided for use in association with an exercise apparatus which is most suitably a low back exercise apparatus. The pelvic restraint comprises a seat having laterally adjustable hip restraints provided with a belt for extending therebetween across the abdomen of a user. An adjustable back restraint is also provided for engagement with the lower back. In this fashion, the pelvic restraint prevents lifting or lateral shifting of the hips and forward or rearward pitching of the pelvic area so that more accurate evaluation may be conducted on an exercise apparatus to which the pelvic restraint is secured.

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