Foot exerciser and associated methods
US7794367B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/085
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements in multiple directions. The device comprises a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. The forefoot support includes a raised surface under the toes used to help align anatomical landmarks to delineate the resistance for the toes from that of the foot/ankle. Resistance may be provided by elastic banding or tubing that is mounted on an octagonal frame. Tensioners are provided to adjust the magnitude of the resistance. A height adjustable heel cup is mounted on a horizontal track to adjust the apparatus for use by different users with different size feet. A vertical track is provided to raise or lower the forefoot support and system of elastic banding or tubing so that full range movements are possible. In another version of the invention, inelastic banding along with weights is used to provide resistance.
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