Exercise methods and apparatus simulating stand-up paddle boarding
US8708867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/0204
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus includes a frame; a platform configured to receive a person in a standing position, the platform connected to the frame; a handheld component configured to be held by a person standing on the platform; and an impeller-driven fluid circulation system. Manipulation of the handheld component by a person standing on the platform results in driving of the impeller and circulation of fluid within the fluid circulation system. The platform may rock from side to side, whereby a person standing on the platform must maintain balance while manipulating the handheld component. The handheld component may simulate a paddle and may include an elongate shaft. In this respect, the paddle component is used by a person standing on the platform as if the paddle component were a paddle used in paddleboarding, including manipulating the paddle component through a rowing motion that preferably would be experienced when actually paddleboarding.
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