Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482079000 | FOR FOOT OR ANKLE | 60 |
20080269026 | Compact Ankle Exerciser - The ankle exerciser of the present invention may be configured to provide either dorsiflexion or plantar flexion movement or a combination of both by providing a footrest-cover that rocks alternately between a lowered “toes down” position and a raised “toes up” position. Substantially all of the components of the exerciser are enclosed in a base housing, the cover of which is also the rocking footrest. | 10-30-2008 |
20090270231 | FOOT EXERCISER AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - 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. | 10-29-2009 |
20100035733 | Calf stretcher - A device for stretching or flexing the calf muscles and tendons of the lower leg, the device in one embodiment having a base member formed with a 90 degree angle for positioning at the intersection of two walls and a floor, the base member having elevated non-skid planar surfaces emanating from the 90 degree angle to the edge of the base plate allowing a user to stand on the elevated non-skid surfaces with both feet and use one's body weight to stretch the calf muscles by lowering ones heels below the plane of the elevated non-skid surface. User hangs heels over edge and lowers leg, stretching calf. In another embodiment, the device consists of a base member having a straight wall engaging edge with an upstanding wall, terminating in a flat planar surface and an angled ramp surface communicating between the flat upper surface and the base member, the calf stretcher allowing the user to stand on the base member and place selective right or left foot onto the ramp section for the respective stretching of the calf. Either embodiment may be used cooperatively with a wall or as a stand alone apparatus and may incorporate a stable hand rail. | 02-11-2010 |
20100035734 | Foot and Ankle Exercise Device - The present invention relates to a rocker boot for stretching or strengthening muscles. The rocker boot may include a base having a arcuate surface and a footrest attached to the base. The footrest may be adjustable to provide one or more different configurations. | 02-11-2010 |
20100075813 | EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE | 03-25-2010 |
20100130332 | BIOMECHANICAL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING A RESILIENT SUPPORT SURFACE - An ankle exercise device increases user comfort and is capable of exercising each ankle without having to switch a fulcrum from one side to the other. The exercise device includes an upper section having a first stiffness characteristic and a lower section that is connected to upper section and has a second stiffness characteristic that is different than the first stiffness characteristic. A fulcrum extends from the lower section and is adapted to support the exercise device for pivoting movement relative to a floor or other support surface. | 05-27-2010 |
20100227741 | APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING AN INJURED ANKLE OR FOOT DURING AEROBIC EXERCISE - An exercise apparatus and method for isolating an ankle during aerobic exercise on a bicycle configured to be worn on the leg of a person having an ankle injury so that the person may operate the bicycle with the leg having the ankle injury without pressure on the ankle, wherein weight and force are distributed from the pedal to the calf and thigh without implicating the ankle. | 09-09-2010 |
20100234189 | WALKABLE PLATE FOR ASSISTING THE MOTOR FUNCTION OF LIVING CREATURES, ESPECIALLY HUMAN MOTOR FUNCTION - A walkable plate is provided for assisting the motor function of living creatures, especially human motor function. The plate has positions of different hardness across its surface. | 09-16-2010 |
20100261583 | PORTABLE FOOT AND ANKLE EXERCISE APPARATUS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements of the foot, ankle and toes in multiple directions. Embodiments of the device comprise a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. Resistance is provided by resistance members that may comprise elastic banding or tubing. The forefoot support may be suspended by the resistance members. | 10-14-2010 |
20100304937 | SPEED DOCTOR SPEED BUILDER - Improvements in a foot exerciser are presented that provides variable resistance for foot extension and flexing. The improvements are presented with two varieties where a first variety is fit onto an existing shoe and a second variety that is a complete shoe with the resistance elements built into or on the shoe. The amount of resistance can be changed or varied based on the abilities of the athlete by changing the resistance material, length, number and or the attachment location of the resistance element on the shoe or foot exerciser. The Speed Doctor speed builder foot exerciser provide athletes with a simple and effective way to improve the strength, agility and jumping ability of their legs by wearing shoes that offer resistance and tension. | 12-02-2010 |
20100331150 | A Reconfigurable Ankle Exoskeleton Device - The present invention relates to a ungrounded, reconfigurable, parallel mechanism based, force feedback exoskeleton device for the human ankle. The primary use for the device is aimed as a balance/proprioception trainer, while the exeskeleton device can also be employed to accommodate range of motion (RoM)/strengthening exercises. This device is also used for metatarsophalangeal joint exercises. | 12-30-2010 |
20110003666 | Apparatus for Aerobic Leg Exercise of a Seated User - An apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user includes a first unit having means for supporting a first linear track on a floor, means for joining a first unit to the first linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the first unit along the first linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A second unit has means for supporting a second linear track on the floor, means for joining a second unit to the second linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the second unit along the second linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A means secures the first unit and the second unit at a desired splay angle and a means stabilizes the apparatus. | 01-06-2011 |
20110124473 | LOWER LEG AND FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for a lower leg and foot is provided. The exercise device provides a user with the ability to exercise multiple muscles in both lower legs and both feet, and provides the user with multiple exercises with a single exercise device. Additionally, the exercise device is capable of providing variable resistances during exercise to accommodate users of different strength and to accommodate a user's increase in strength. To provide variable resistance, the exercise device includes a plurality of resilient resistance member interchangeably coupled to a housing of the exercise device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110152041 | FOOT STRETCHER USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ROWING VESSEL OR A MECHANICAL ROWING APPARATUS - A foot stretcher for use with a rowing vessel or a mechanical rowing apparatus, and being especially useful in rowing vessels designed and equipped for professional or competitive racing. The foot stretcher includes a shoe support having attachment means for attaching the support to a rowing boat or rowing apparatus and having a mounting for the shoe for the rower. The shoe support is rotatable relative to the attachment means to suit individual rowers. The shoe support includes a sole plate having a forefoot portion and a heel portion, wherein the heel portion extends at an angle relative to the forefoot portion of the sole plate. The angular position of the heel plate relative to the forefoot portion of the sole plate is adjustable to suit individual rowers and their requirements. Adjustment of the angular position of the heel plate can be conducted using a locking arrangement, a screw arrangement, or by insertion of detachable heel member. | 06-23-2011 |
20110183815 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TREATING PLANTAR FASCIITIS - A device and method for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis includes a wedge adapted to be placed under the big toe. The wedge has a top surface for supporting the big toe, a first support surface separated from the top surface by a first angle, and a second support separated from the top surface by a second angle. The first and second support surfaces are perpendicular with each other so that one rests on the floor and the other serves as a backstop. The wedge has a first position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the first angle to provide moderate stretching of the plantar fascia, and a second position for inclining the top surface upwardly at the second angle to provide maximum stretching. The first angle is within a range of 20 to 25 degrees, and the second angle is within a range of 65 to 70 degrees. | 07-28-2011 |
20110224049 | FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE | 09-15-2011 |
20110263389 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL TRAINING APPARATUS FOR THE LOWER LIMB MUSCLES - A multifunctional training apparatus for training the lower limb muscles includes a training bench adapted to support a user in a desired training position, a movable rotatable support unit for resisting a muscular force of a lower limb which is caused by a reciprocating movement, a contrast member that is adapted to provide a resistance force against the movement of the movable support unit, and a support element that is adapted to pivotally support the movable support unit and the contrast member. The support element is mounted on the training bench by a rotatable coupling about an axis that is at an angle with respect to the training bench, such that the movable support unit can rotate from a first substantially vertical position to a second substantially horizontal position. In this way, training movements of the lower limbs are possible according to movement in a vertical plane and in a horizontal plane, using a single training device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110306473 | LINEAR ACTUATOR AND REHABILITATION DEVICE INCORPORATING SUCH AN ACTUATOR - An actuator ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120010054 | Therapeutic leg exerciser - A therapeutic leg exerciser includes a shoe with an upper portion and a sole portion. It is attachable to a person's foot with a strap. A bracket is rotatably attached to the foot frame to enable forward and rearward orientation at discrete angles. A wheel frame is rotatably attached to the bracket so that it can swivel in a horizontal plane and be secured at a discrete angle to the span of the bracket, preferably about 90 degrees. A wheel is rotatably attached to the wheel frame so that it can be rotated when in contact with the floor when a person extends or moves a leg. The wheel optionally includes a central-floor-contact portion adapted for frontward and backward wheel movement and, an angled-floor-contact portion adapted for maximal floor contact for sideways wheel movement when the leg is at an angle to the floor. | 01-12-2012 |
20120040803 | ACHILLES STRETCHING DEVICES AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREWITH - Therapeutic devices and methods stretching the Achilles tendon. Each device includes base and wedge portions. The wedge portion has heel and toe ends, inside-foot and outside-foot edges, and an upper surface that includes a planar surface portion that lies in a wedge plane and an arcuate surface portion defined by a projection that extends out of the wedge plane. The wedge plane has a nonuniform elevation relative to the base portion as a result of the wedge portion having a fore-aft taper in the fore-aft direction and a lateral taper in the lateral direction. The fore-aft taper and the lateral taper are sufficient so that placement of a user's foot on the upper surface of the wedge portion causes supination and locking of the foot and enables stretching of the Achilles complex, while the arch of the user's foot is against and supported by the arcuate surface portion. | 02-16-2012 |
20120065030 | Rehabilitation Device for Legs - A rehabilitation device for legs has a foot piece mounted on a set of track rails, the foot piece is movable through knee extension and flexion, as well as through an elastic band looped around the back. By moving the foot piece, users are able to redevelop and strengthen muscles in the lower leg. Accompanying the foot piece on the track is a slider. The slider measures the distance the user is able to move the foot piece through a plurality of numbered holes in line with the track. | 03-15-2012 |
20120178594 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR FOR PROPRIOCEPTIVE TRAINING - An article of athletic equipment for a wearer with a foot and a leg including a knee joint includes an article of footwear operable to secure to the foot. The equipment also includes a knee coupling member that is operable to secure to the leg about the knee joint. The knee coupling member is operable to extend superiorly and inferiorly about the knee joint. Moreover, the equipment includes a biasing member that is coupled to the article of footwear and the knee coupling member. The biasing member biases the article of footwear relative to the knee coupling member to bias the foot toward plantarflexion relative to the leg to increase proprioception of the foot relative to the leg. | 07-12-2012 |
20130035217 | MUSCLE STRETCHING AND MASSAGING APPARATUS - A muscle stretching and massaging apparatus enables stretching of the calf at varying levels of intensity and massaging of muscles of the leg while those muscles are in a relaxed state. A support frame provides a stable base for the apparatus and means for receiving and supporting a lateral roller at a plurality of heights and a stretch board at a plurality of angles relative to a supporting surface. The stretch board enables calf stretching at varying levels of intensity, depending on the severity of the angle formed between the stretch board and the surface upon which the support frame rests. The adjustable height of the roller further enables the apparatus to provide calf and hamstring massaging while the muscles are in a relaxed state. | 02-07-2013 |
20130053224 | ANKLE EXERCISER - An ankle exerciser system for providing automated flexing of an ankle of a user. The system may include a first support, a first pivot for permitting movement of the first support about a transverse axis, a second support, a second pivot for permitting movement of the second support about the transverse axis, and a drive element operatively coupled to pivot the first support and operatively coupled to pivot the second support about the transverse axis. The first support and the second support may be controlled to incline and decline to and from a specified angle of rotation. The inline and decline may be performed at a specified frequency for a specified duration. A vibrator may further be used to vibrate the supports, to vibrate one or both of the feet supported thereon. | 02-28-2013 |
20130184126 | LOWER LEG AND FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for a lower leg and foot is provided. The exercise device provides a user with the ability to exercise multiple muscles in both lower legs and both feet, and provides the user with multiple exercises with a single exercise device. Additionally, the exercise device is capable of providing variable resistances during exercise to accommodate users of different strength and to accommodate a user's increase in strength. To provide variable resistance, the exercise device includes a plurality of resilient resistance member interchangeably coupled to a housing of the exercise device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130196829 | Device and Methods for Tuning a Skeletal Muscle - A method of differentially tuning a lower limb muscle in a human in need thereof is provided. The method includes placement of at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the human's feet thereby tuning a lower limb muscle. | 08-01-2013 |
20130310227 | FOOT STRENGTHENING DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and device for strengthening a human foot includes a bladder, a pressure gauge, a check valve for allowing air to flow into the bladder while preventing air from flowing out, and a release valve. The bladder is coupled to the pressure gauge by a flexible tubing. The bladder is placed on the floor under the first and second toes of a user's foot, and the pressure gauge and valve assembly are held in the user's hand. The first and second toes are contracted to squeeze the bladder and thereby cause an increase in pressure in the tubing and at the pressure gauge. The user observes the pressure reading on the pressure gauge and then operates the release valve to release the pressure. The process of contracting the toes, squeezing the bladder, observing the pressure gauge, and releasing the pressure is then repeated for a desired number of repetitions. | 11-21-2013 |
20130345028 | FITNESS DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD - The invention relates to a fitness device for exercising the lower limbs, characterised in that the pedals ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140057758 | DEVICE FOR STRENGTHENING, IMPROVING RANGE OF MOTION, IMPROVING FLEXIBILITY IN ANKLE JOINTS AND REHABILITATING INJURED ANKLE JOINTS - The present invention comprises a device for strengthening, improving range of motion and/or improving flexibility in ankle joints and/or rehabilitating injured ankle joints. The device comprises structure or frame, at least one resistance mechanism connected to the structure or frame and a support platform connected to the at least one resistance mechanism for supporting the patient's foot. Rotating, flexing, inverting and/or everting the foot connected to the ankle of interest, which results in pressure applied to the support platform by the subject foot, increases and/or decreases the tension in the at least one resistance mechanism. A variety of stretches and/or strengthening and/or rehabilitating exercises may be performed with the device. The support platform is suspended within frame on the at least one resistance mechanism and, as a result, the support platform may be rotated, flexed, inverted and/or everted in an infinite number of directions. | 02-27-2014 |
20140073490 | Exercise Device to Prevent DVT - The present invention provides an exercise device comprising a rigid solid body or a rigid hollow body having a first surface for contacting the instep of the foot of a user and a second surface for contacting a floor surface, wherein the first and second surfaces are configured so that rolling the second surface over a floor surface causes at least a part of the first surface to rise with respect to the floor surface. | 03-13-2014 |
20140187388 | ANKLE STRENGTHENING EXERCISE DEVICE - An ankle strengthening exercise device is disclosed. The device is intuitive and simple to use by a patient even without professional medical supervision since the device indicates a specific movement of a foot by pivoting an ankle of the patient. In particular, the device may have an extension member that can be positioned on a frame of the device. The foot of the patient may engage the device. An elastic member may be secured to the extension member and the foot. The direction of the elastic member indicates the direction the foot of the patient should move by pivoting his or her ankle to specifically work or strengthen and exercise a particular ankle muscle of the patient. | 07-03-2014 |
20140274585 | FOOT EXERCISE MACHINE - A foot exercise machine has a base, a rotation disk, a linkage rod, a pedal, two elastic ropes, two elastic strips and two elastic pulling strings. The foot exercise machine having simple structure and light weight. The manufacturing cost of the foot exercise machine is lower so it is more approachable for everyone. The foot exercise machine can also improve user's balance skill. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274586 | ENHANCER - This device ( | 09-18-2014 |
20140315694 | FOOT EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device that includes a main base and a pair of resistance members. The main base rests on a support surface. The pair of resistance members are replaceably attached to the main base to allow the device to be portable, are length adjustably attached to the main base to allow the device to be length adjustable, are resistance adjustable so as to allow the device to be resistance adjustable, allow exercising of both feet simultaneously without having to have the feet physically attached thereto, are activated by weight of the user, and are disposed on opposite sides of the main base so as to allow the feet to be positioned in front of each other during exercising both feet simultaneously so as to work in opposition to each other by working the toe portion of one foot simultaneously with the heel portion of the other foot. | 10-23-2014 |
20140336012 | ACHILLES STRETCHING DEVICES AND METHODS PERFORMED THEREWITH - Therapeutic devices and methods stretching the Achilles tendon. Each device includes base and wedge portions. The wedge portion has heel and toe ends, inside-foot and outside-foot edges, and an upper surface that includes a planar surface portion that lies in a wedge plane and an arcuate surface portion defined by a projection that extends out of the wedge plane. The wedge plane has a nonuniform elevation relative to the base portion as a result of the wedge portion having a fore-aft taper in the fore-aft direction and a lateral taper in the lateral direction. The fore-aft taper and the lateral taper are sufficient so that placement of a user's foot on the upper surface of the wedge portion causes supination and locking of the foot and enables stretching of the Achilles complex, while the arch of the user's foot is against and supported by the arcuate surface portion. | 11-13-2014 |
20150072837 | METHOD FOR TREATING THE FOOT - An exercise machine for strengthening the foot and for treating plantar fasciitis includes a foot pad for receiving a patient's foot and a resistance member associated with the foot pad. As the patient pivots the foot pad on a pivot pin located near the heel section of the foot pad, a resistance is applied to the toe section of the foot pad thereby providing strengthening for the plantar fasciitis band of tissue. | 03-12-2015 |
20150126338 | FOOT-THERAPY AND TOE-ALIGNING DEVICE - Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes. | 05-07-2015 |
20150141211 | Foot exercise device - A foot exercise device includes at least one attachment means for a foot and a sole that forms a closed accommodation space having one or more compressible chambers to accommodate a particulate material or a fluid. The surface of the sole reaches beyond the foot surface circumferentially around the sides. | 05-21-2015 |
20150328078 | REHABILITATION APPARATUS - A gait rehabilitation apparatus ( | 11-19-2015 |
20160008659 | FOOT-THERAPY AND TOE-ALIGNING DEVICE | 01-14-2016 |
20160114208 | SLIDING EXERCISE APPARATUS - In preferred embodiments, a sliding exercise apparatus comprises: a hard layer frame comprising a hard surface; and a soft layer comprising a soft surface located opposite to the hard surface and located within the body of the hard layer frame. The apparatus may be inverted from a first orientation in which the hard surface is configured to make contact with the ground to a second orientation in which the soft surface is configured to make contact with the ground. The soft surface may comprise a fabric material, and the hard surface may comprise substantially rigid material with a planar ground contacting region and with a smooth finish. The hard layer may comprise a beveled edge that curves away from the hard surface towards the soft surface with the beveled edge extending to slightly below the soft surface. | 04-28-2016 |
20160114209 | SLIDING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A sliding exercise apparatus which in some embodiments may include a hard layer frame which may comprise a hard surface; a body contacting layer which may comprise a body contacting surface located opposite to said hard surface and which may be coupled to the hard layer frame opposite to the hard surface; and a removable cover which may be configured to cover a portion of the hard surface. The hard surface may be configured to make contact with the ground such as when the removable cover is removed from covering the hard surface, and the removable cover may be configured to make contact with the ground when the removable cover is positioned over a portion of the hard surface. In further embodiments, the removable cover may be stretched over the hard surface to removably couple the removable cover to the hard layer frame. | 04-28-2016 |
20160175637 | Article Of Footwear For Proprioceptive Training | 06-23-2016 |
20160199690 | Plantar Exercise Device | 07-14-2016 |
482080000 | Foot pedal pivots about single horizontal axis | 16 |
20080214366 | THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE APPARATUS - A therapeutic exercise apparatus enables a user to depress a pedal by his or her heel without his or her foot coming off the pedal. The apparatus includes a main body, a link having one end mounted through a rotation shaft on the main body so as to be rotatable around its one end by a predetermined angle, a pedal mounted on the other end of the link so as to be rotatable by a predetermined angle and adapted to be depressed by a user's foot thereby to rotate the link; and a foot restraining member provided on the pedal for restraining the foot. The foot restraining member has a base provided with a heel support portion for supporting a heel of the foot, and the heel support portion is disposed on the pedal such that the direction of a depression force of the foot passes through the rotation shaft. | 09-04-2008 |
20080269027 | Ankle therapy apparatus - An ankle therapy apparatus in which a reversible motor is mounted on a support at a rotary table in a base frame to rotate a gear transmission mechanism and a footplate is pivoted to the support and coupled to the gear transmission mechanism and turned alternatively upwards and downwards during operation of the reversible motor, and a clutch gear is selectively set to couple the gear transmission mechanism to the rotary table for causing rotation of the rotary table during the motion of the footplate. | 10-30-2008 |
20110003667 | STRENGTHENING DEVICE FOR LEG MUSCLES - The present invention relates to a device for strengthening leg muscles having a substantially flat support surface, an external work surface, a front, a back and two flanks, the strengthening device further comprising at least one relief portion proximal to said back and distal from said front. | 01-06-2011 |
20110300997 | Exercise Apparatus - A pedal exercise apparatus ( | 12-08-2011 |
20130023386 | CASUAL EXERCISE DEVICE - According to an embodiment of the invention, a casual exercise device includes a pedal movably attached to a base by a hinge at the base of the pedal. The base may be configured to lie flat on a floor or the ground, and force may be exerted to elevate the edge of the pedal distal from the hinge, such as by a spring incorporated into the hinge. This force may also resist a user's pushing down on the pedal. A counter may count the number of times the user taps the pedal, where a tap includes the user's pressing the pedal to the base, or within a specified angle or distance of the base, and then allows the pedal to rise again past a predetermined point. | 01-24-2013 |
20130231221 | Dynamic footrest enabling exercise for the lower body - The invention is of an apparatus for enabling a seated user to obtain exercise by moving muscles in their legs and/or feet to move foot pedals that extend from a base up and down in a treading motion. The novelty of this apparatus lies in its construction from tensile material with intrinsic elasticity modulus which causes high yield ratios of over 0.6. The rebound motion of the tensile material allows the unit function as an exercise unit when sitting, including when working at a desk without a negative impact on performance. Two iterations of the same apparatus are described: one where the foot pedals are irremovably part of the base, and one where separate foot pedals are slotted into a base. The latter allows for switching foot pedals to obtain different resistances. The unit can function as a footrest when not used for exercise. | 09-05-2013 |
20130303340 | Exercise Pedaling Device for Wheelchair - An apparatus designed to provide a foot workout, which is attached to a wheelchair in such a way that the apparatus does not touch the floor, and which comprises a case, an attaching device used to attach the case to the wheelchair, and a pair of pedals. The attaching device comprises a rod whose top end attaches to the wheelchair and whose bottom end attaches to the case. The case contains a power source, an electric motor, a gearbox, and a relay system, such that when the patient activates the apparatus, the electric motor runs and turns the relay system to which the said pedals are attached. | 11-14-2013 |
20140057759 | LOWER LIMB BOUNCING DEVICE AND HIP JOINT STIMULATION METHOD - A lower limb bouncing device causes knee bouncing by stimulating the hip joint, or base end of a lower limb, while allowing the lower leg, or terminal end of the lower limb, to relax. The device includes: a flap and a motor coupled to the flap. The flap allows a heel resting surface to swing from the motor. The motor includes: an output axis with an eccentric cam; and a pivotable plate on the eccentric cam. The pivotable plate has an attached pivoting end. The flap is on an enclosure side so that the heel can be placed at a minimum height above the floor when the foot is placed on the floor surface. The flap connects to another end of the pivotable plate allowing swing movement by the pivotable plate pivoting around the attached end in response to rotation of the eccentric cam. | 02-27-2014 |
20140057760 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATING THE FOOT - An exercise machine for strengthening the foot and for treating plantar fasciitis includes a foot pad for receiving a patient's foot and a resistance member associated with the foot pad. As the patient pivots the foot pad on a pivot pin located near the heel section of the foot pad, a resistance is applied to the toe section of the foot pad thereby providing strengthening for the plantar fasciitis band of tissue. | 02-27-2014 |
20140336013 | Balance Arm. A device and a method for training foot and leg muscles and for prevention of partial dystrophy of the left leg. - This is a unique device for training foot and leg muscles; it consists of a pedal attached to a pedestal. The front end of the pedal is connected to the balance arm by means of a metal rod; the balance arm is mounted to a stand. | 11-13-2014 |
20140364281 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A bench press includes a frame, a first portion of the frame configured to support a resistance load; a bench supported by the frame, the bench configured to provide a user access to the resistance load while the user is supported on the bench in an at least partially supine position; and a pair of movable foot pedals connected to a second portion of the frame and configured so that the user can engage the movable foot pedals while accessing the resistance load. | 12-11-2014 |
20140364282 | UPPER BODY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WITH LOWER BODY PEDALS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A physical exercise apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a frame, a seat, a pair of movable arms, and a pair of cycling foot pedals. The seat may be supported by the frame and configured to support a user in an at least partially supine position. The pair of movable arms may be movably coupled to a first portion of the frame and coupled with a common, linearly movable resistance load. The first portion of the frame may be stationary with respect to the seat. The pair of cycling foot pedals may be movably coupled to a second portion of the frame and independently movable from the pair of movable arms so that the user can cycle the pair of cycling foot pedals while separately engaging the pair of movable arms. | 12-11-2014 |
20150119205 | Dorsiflexion apparatus - An apparatus comprising a base, support and resistive band to provide consumers a method for conditioning, preventing or rehabilitating injuries from running, sports and fitness activities. | 04-30-2015 |
20150141212 | WHEEL CHAIR WITH LEG EXERCISING DEVICE - A wheel chair includes two pedals, two transmission devices, two clutch members and two control units. Each transmission device includes a driving unit, a clutch unit and a rear wheel driving unit. Each of the clutch units includes an intermediate disk and a driving disk which is co-rotatably connected with the intermediate disk. Each of the rear wheel driving units is connected between the rear wheel and the intermediate disk. Each clutch device includes a shifter which controls the clutch disk to be disengaged from the intermediate disk. The control units each control the clutch disk to be engaged with the intermediate disk so as to connect the rear wheels with the force from the driving units so as to rotate the patient's legs counter clockwise. | 05-21-2015 |
20150343261 | A MEDICAL LEG SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT ADAPTED TO INCREASE THE RANGE OF MOTION OF A LEG TO AID IN THE HEALING AND STRENGTHENING OF DAMAGED, INJURED AND/OR REPLACED BONE, MUSCLE AND/OR TISSUE OF THE LEG - A medical leg support arrangement including a main housing having a platform that a foot of a user would rest and be fasten there upon. Rotatable ground engaging strips on opposing sides of said platform, wherein each rotatable ground engaging strip includes curved and/or arched up distal ends such that when in use weight bearing support of the arrangement is maintained upon initial contact and departure of the arrangement from the ground so as to allow continuous support to the leg of the user during back and forth circumferential motion instigated by the user when ground engaging the arrangement. | 12-03-2015 |
20160107026 | Stepping Training Machine - A stepping training machine includes a case, a stepping device, an adjusting device, and a base. The stepping device connected to the case, and has two pedals for a user to step. The adjusting device has an extending member connected to the case. The extending member is provided with a holding member, and the holding member is adapted to engage an object. The base is connected to the adjusting device, and the object will press the base when it is engaged with the holding member. Therefore, the stepping training machine may be held still by the engagement of the holding member and the object to let the user step in a stable condition. | 04-21-2016 |