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Tightening tool for muscle training and muscle training method using same

US6149618A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1994
Grant dateNov 21, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2014

Classification

  • 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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