Tightening tool for muscle training and muscle training method using same
US6149618A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 9, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2213/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tightening tool 1 including an elastic body 2 in the form of a belt, rope, tube, etc. for forming a tightening loop L adapted to surround a desired part of muscles and tighten it, and locking means 3 for holding the tightening loop L at a desired size. A muscle training method for accelerating enlargement and strengthening of the muscles can be practiced by the tightening tool to temporarily block the flow of blood to the desired part of the muscles.
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