Exercise devices and methods for exercising an ankle, foot, and/or leg

US8430796B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventors

• Mary Anne Tarkington · McLean, US
• Peter C. Schmidt · Leverkusen, DE
• Hans J. Schmidt · Frienstedt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 29, 2012
• Grant date: Apr 30, 2013
• Expiry date: May 29, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A63B2210/50
• WIPO field: Furniture, games
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

An exercise device comprises at least one pedal pivotably mounted to a leg rest portion and having a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The pedal is configured to rotate about the pivot axis in a first direction and a second direction opposite the first direction. The exercise device further comprises a resistance mechanism configured to exert a torque on the pedal opposite to a direction of rotation of the pedal about the pivot axis and away from the neutral position. The device is adjustable to at least a first configuration wherein the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot of a user in a sitting position, and a second configuration wherein the pedal is disposed in the neutral position to receive a foot of a user in a supine position.