Patents Assigned to Backsmart Inc.
  • Back strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 5407411
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of a person. The apparatus includes a backboard and a belt to restrain the person's pelvis. A single cable is provided with sliding handles, a pulley guiding system, and leg supporting slings. In a stretching exercise segment, the handles are slowly pulled by the person to raise the legs and thereby stretch the supporting muscles of the spine. In a strengthening exercise segment, the person's feet are pushed toward the floor against the resistance provided by the muscles of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Backsmart, Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Trainor
  • Back strengthening device and method
    Patent number: 5261865
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit and method for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of a person. The apparatus includes a backboard and a belt to restrain the person's pelvis. A single cable is provided with sliding handles, a pulley guiding system, and leg supporting slings. In a stretching exercise segment, the handles are slowly pulled by the person to raise the legs and thereby stretch the supporting muscles of the spine. In a strengthening exercise segment, the person's feet are pushed toward the floor against the resistance provided by the muscles of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1993
    Assignee: Backsmart Inc.
    Inventor: Edward Trainor