US2006142130A1PendingUtilityA1

Apparatus for stretching hamstrings

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Dec 24, 2004Filed: Dec 24, 2004Published: Jun 29, 2006
Est. expiryDec 24, 2024(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Steven M. Nichols
A61H 2203/0456A63B 2208/0252A61H 2205/10A63B 2208/0238A61H 2203/0437A63B 2023/006A61H 1/02A63B 21/00047
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Abstract

A size-adjustable hamstring device of unitary construction provides for easily, effectively, and efficiently exercising (stretching) the hamstrings. The device consists of a frame of unitary and is used in a prone position avoiding back strain. The device supplies means for supporting the user's foot and means for assuring that the user's leg is maintained in a straight position. Means for holding allows for ease in grasping the device so that the user is able to pull or push the device as desired. The means for supporting a foot, maintaining the leg in a straight position, and for holding may all be padded for increased ease of use and comfort. The frame is made of any readily available, strong, lightweight material, such as plastic or aluminum and it is contemplated that the device be made using a molding process to reduce the cost of manufacturing.

Claims

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1 . An apparatus for stretching hamstring muscles in a prone position, comprising: 
 a means for holding;    a means for supporting a foot, and    a means for maintaining a straight leg,    where the means for holding, the means for supporting a foot, and the means for maintaining a straight leg are functionally inter-connected forming a unitary frame assembly.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said means for holding is a handle.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said apparatus is size adjustable.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said frame is made of a metal.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 4 , further comprising wherein said metal is made of aluminum.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said frame apparatus is made of a plastic.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said means for maintaining a straight leg is padded.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said the means for holding is padded.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus, as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising wherein said the means for supporting a foot is padded.  
   
   
       10 . A method for stretching hamstrings in a prone position, comprising the steps of: 
 a) providing a means for holding;    b) providing a means for supporting a foot, and    c) providing a means for maintaining a straight leg,    where the means for holding, the means for supporting a foot, and the means for maintaining a straight leg are functionally inter-connected forming a unitary frame;    d) supporting the foot in said means for supporting a foot,    e) keeping the leg straight using said means for maintaining a straight leg;    f) holding said means for holding, and    g) lifting the foot supported in said means for supporting the foot upwards using said means for holding therein stretching the hamstrings.    
   
   
       11 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein said apparatus is size adjustable.  
   
   
       12 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein the frame apparatus is made of a metal.  
   
   
       13 . The method, as recited in  claim 12 , further comprising wherein the metal is made of aluminum.  
   
   
       14 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein the frame apparatus is made of a plastic.  
   
   
       15 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein the means for holding is padded.  
   
   
       16 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein the means for supporting a foot is padded.  
   
   
       17 . The method, as recited in  claim 10 , further comprising wherein the means for keeping the leg straight is padded.  
   
   
       18 . A one-piece rigid apparatus for stretching hamstrings while in a prone position.  
   
   
       19 . The one-piece apparatus for stretching hamstrings, as recited in  claim 18 , further comprising: 
 a means for holding;    a means for supporting a foot, and    a means for maintaining a straight leg,    where the means for holding, the means for supporting a foot, and the means for maintaining a straight leg are functionally inter-connected forming a unitary frame assembly.    
   
   
       20 . The one-piece apparatus for stretching hamstrings, as recited in  claim 19 , further comprising where the means for holding, the means for supporting a foot, and the means for maintaining a straight leg are padded for comfort.

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