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Passive exercise apparatus for entire body
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-06-30
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Granted: 1992-03-31
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Expires: 2009-06-30
Abstract
Abstract A repetitive motion apparatus is disclosed for exercising a patient's entire body and stimulating the cardiovascular system. The apparatus comprises a stationary outer frame having a movable inner frame pivotally mounted thereon. The apparatus includes stimulator mechanisms for the arms, shoulders, hips and legs of the patient. The inner frame of the apparatus may be raised or lowered between a minimum and maximum angle for enhancing the benefit of passive exercise by the patient.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl H. Duke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:29
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H1/00; A61H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patient, comprising: (a) an outer frame, said outer frame including a separable inner frame pivotally mounted at one end of said outer frame; (b) body support means moveably mounted on said inner frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; (e) means for securing limbs of the patient to said body support means; (f) arm exercising means pivotally mounted on said inner frame for stretching as well as exercising the arms and torso of the patient; (g) wherein said inner frame is selectively raised or lowered to a predetermined maximum angle; and (h) leg brace means removably mounted on said inner frame, said leg brace means comprising a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the legs of a patent.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patient, comprising: (a) an outer frame, said outer frame including a separable inner frame pivotally mounted at one end of said outer frame; (b) body support means moveably mounted on said inner frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; (e) means for securing limbs of the patient to said body support means; (f) arm exercising means pivotally mounted on said inner frame for stretching as well as exercising the arms and torso of the patient; (g) wherein said inner frame is selectively raised or lowered to a predetermined maximum angle; and (h) leg brace means removably mounted on said inner frame, said leg brace means comprising a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the legs of a patent.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said body support means comprise head rest, shoulder stimulator, hip stimulator, and leg stimulator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a remote control panel for operation of one or more exercise apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said arm exercising means comprises an adjustable arm bar mounted on said inner frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including actuator means mounted on said outer frame and operatively connected to said inner frame providing a means for raising and lowering said inner frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said arm exercising means includes a removable extension bar selectively mountable on said arm exercising means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said head rest is adjustable for raising or lowering the head of a patient.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including adjustable leg means mounted on said inner frame for supporting and securing the legs of a patient.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said outer and inner frames defined a substantially box-like frame structure supported on a plurality of casters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
178 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patent, comprising: (a) an outer frame, said outer frame including a separable inner frame pivotally mounted at one end of said outer frame, wherein said inner frame is selectively raised or lowered to a predetermined maximum angle; (b) body support means moveably mounted on said inner frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; (e) arm exercising means pivotally mounted on said frame for stretching as well as exercising the arms and torso of the patient; and (f) leg brace means removably mounted on said inner frame, said leg brace means comprising a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the legs of a patent.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
178 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patent, comprising: (a) an outer frame, said outer frame including a separable inner frame pivotally mounted at one end of said outer frame, wherein said inner frame is selectively raised or lowered to a predetermined maximum angle; (b) body support means moveably mounted on said inner frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; (e) arm exercising means pivotally mounted on said frame for stretching as well as exercising the arms and torso of the patient; and (f) leg brace means removably mounted on said inner frame, said leg brace means comprising a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the legs of a patent.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including means for securing limbs of the patient to said body support means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including actuator means mounted on said outer frame and operatively connected to said inner frame providing a means for raising and lowering said inner frame.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 10 including adjustable leg means mounted on said inner frame for supporting and securing the legs of a patient.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
148 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patient, comprising: (a) a frame having body support means mounted thereon; (b) said body support means being moveably mounted on said frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; and (e) leg brace means removably mounted on said frame for securing a leg of the patient to said body support means, wherein said leg brace means comprises a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the leg of the patient to said body support means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
148 words
A repetitive motion apparatus for exercising the entire body and cardiovascular system of a patient, comprising: (a) a frame having body support means mounted thereon; (b) said body support means being moveably mounted on said frame for moving the limbs of the patient as well as stimulating and massaging the body of the patient; (c) motor means operatively connected to said body support means; (d) control means for actuating said motor means to operate said body support means; and (e) leg brace means removably mounted on said frame for securing a leg of the patient to said body support means, wherein said leg brace means comprises a bracket having a U-shaped portion for receiving an adjustable slide bracket thereon, said slide bracket supporting a crank member having strap means pivotally mounted at the distal end thereof for securing the leg of the patient to said body support means.
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