Body stretching apparatus
US5984845A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 6, 1999 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/12
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A body stretching apparatus includes two handgrip placement straps which are connected to a foot support device. Handgrips are installed onto the handgrip placement strap which are held in place by clips. Adjustable clips allow the handgrip placement straps to be adjusted to proper length. In operation, an operator sits on the floor in a "pike" position, grasping the hand grips in stages to stretch the legs and lower back. The individual handgrips are color-coded or otherwise marked with indicia to indicate different levels of stretching ability. The handgrips are conically shaped to make it easier for the operator to grip. In one embodiment, a back support and back strap helps to position the operator's upper body to prevent injury to the operator's lower back. In another embodiment, adjustable slides on the back strap shorten a distance between clasps on the ends of said back strap.
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