Power operated stretching apparatus
US6210348A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2023/006
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise device for stretching the lower back and leg muscles of a user includes a flexible cable located between a foot rest portion and a handle member. The handle member is designed to be grasped by the hands of a user; and the cable is fixedly attached to one or the other of the foot rest or the handle. The other end of the cable is attached to a rotatable reel; and a motor is provided for operating the reel to wind up the cable to reduce the distance between the handle and the foot rest at a predetermined rate. Controls are provided for controlling the operation of the motor and for controlling its direction of operation. In some embodiments, the motor is a battery-operated motor located within the handle member, which also includes batteries for operating the motor.
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