Fatigue reduction device

Abstract

The fatigue reduction device includes a frame configured to receive a handle substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the frame. A user-faceable portion of the frame is inwardly concave to conform to an arm of a user.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A fatigue reduction device, comprising:
 a generally V-shaped body;   a first elongated member comprising a portion of the generally V-shaped body, the first elongated member being arcuate and generally shaped to a bicep;   a second elongated member comprising another portion of the generally V-shaped body, the second elongated member being arcuate and generally shaped to a forearm;   an arcuate transition region connecting the first elongated member and the second elongated member and adapted to be positioned proximate to a crook of an inner elbow; and   a connector connected to the first elongated member and the second elongated member.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the generally V-shaped body further comprises a first face proximate to the biceps or the forearm and a second face opposite the first face, wherein the device further comprises:
 a removable cover covering at least a portion of the first face and at least a portion of the second face. 
 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the first elongated member and the second elongated member are substantially equal in length. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein each of the first elongated member and the second elongated member further comprises slits configured to receive the connector. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the generally V-shaped body is substantially a hyperbolic paraboloid. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the connector is removably connected to an extension extending outwardly from one or more of the first elongate member and the second elongated member. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the connector is pivotally connected to first elongate member or the second elongated member. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a handle associated with the first elongate member opposite the arcuate transition region or the second elongated member opposite the arcuate transition region. 
 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the generally V-shaped body is fixably integrated with an infant carrier. 
     
     
         10 . A fatigue reduction device, comprising:
 an arcuate frame comprising a first portion, a second portion, a connector connected to and extending between the first portion and the second portion;   a first use configuration wherein first portion of the arcuate frame is positioned on a forearm of an individual proximate to a crook of an inner elbow of the individual, and further wherein the first portion is configured to support one or more handles associated with one or more articles; and   a second use configuration wherein the second portion of the arcuate frame is positioned on the forearm of the individual proximate to the crook of the inner elbow of the individual, and further wherein the second portion is configured to support the one or more handles associated with the one or more articles.   
     
     
         11 . The fatigue reduction device of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 a device handle associated with at least the first portion or the second portion;   a third use configuration wherein the device handle is grasped by a hand of the individual; and   wherein the first portion or the second portion supports the one or more handles associated with the one or more articles.   
     
     
         12 . The fatigue reduction device of  claim 10 , further comprising;
 a first extension connected to and extending upwardly from the first portion of the frame;   a second extension connected to the second portion of the frame;   wherein the connector is connected to the first extension and to the second extension to secure the one or more handles associated with the one or more articles in the first use configuration and the second use configuration.   
     
     
         13 . A fatigue reduction device, comprising:
 a generally V-shaped body having two elongated members joined by an arcuate corner, the generally V-shaped body comprising:
 (a) a rigid upper portion configured to directly support one or more handles associated with one or more articles; 
 (b) a conformable bottom portion contoured to the rigid upper face and configured to rest on and conform to an arm of an individual; and 
   a connector extending between and coupled to rigid upper portion of each of the two elongated members of the generally V-shaped body.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 connector interfaces associated with each of the two elongated members of the generally V-shaped body; and   wherein the connector is connected to the connector interfaces.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14  wherein the connector interfaces are slits disposed in the rigid upper portion of each of the two elongated members. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 13  wherein a removable cover comprises at least a portion of the conformable bottom portion and extends around a periphery of the rigid upper portion. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 13  wherein the generally V-shaped body is integrally formed with a handle portion of an infant carrying device. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a third elongated portion extending between the two elongated members, wherein two of the three elongated portions are pivotally connected by a self-biased hinge.   
     
     
         19 . The fatigue reduction device of  claim 13  wherein each of the two elongated members are substantially equal in length. 
     
     
         20 . The device of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a device handle associated with at least one of the two elongated members of the generally V-shaped body.