Abdominal and hamstring muscle strength conditioning device
US7407467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/4025
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A strength conditioning device for strengthening and conditioning abdominal and hamstring muscles is provided. The device includes at least one flex member, a seat, an ankle support attachment member and an ankle support frame. Each flex member has a first end portion, a second end portion and a middle portion between the first and second end portions, each middle portion having a curved region. The seat has an upper surface for receiving the buttocks and/or upper posterior thigh portions of a user and is attached to the second end portions of the flex members. The ankle support attachment member is attached to the first end portions of the flex members. The ankle support frame, which is attached to the ankle support attachment member, has left and right ankle support members oppositely positioned on either side of the flex members for supporting the ankles of the user. The device may further include a forefoot bar, attached to the ankle support frame, and configured to support the user's forefeet.
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