Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.
Abstract: An orthopedic treatment apparatus has a frame having a first movable platform having a platform frame movably attached to the frame for a reciprocating motion on a first pivot in a generally vertical motion. The first movable platform is also movably attached to said platform frame for a generally horizontal reciprocating motion on a second pivot. A first drive motor is attached to the frame and coupled to the first movable platform for driving the platform in a reciprocating motion relative to the frame while a second drive motor is attached to the first movable platform frame and coupled to the platform for moving the platform in a generally horizontal reciprocating motion relative to the frame.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 29, 1993
Date of Patent:
June 13, 1995
Assignee:
Mediflex Systems, Inc.
Inventors:
James M. Clarke, Bruce D. Uhler, James M. Steinke, Dana Jones
Abstract: An exercise device comprising a housing with walls, a lever rod with a spring attached to one end, a movable fulcrum and a second end for attaching a device to couple the second end with the hand or arm of the user. Movement of the hand or arm will be transmitted through the movable fulcrum to the spring to provide resistance against which to exercise.