Patents Assigned to Metapro
  • Patent number: 5461799
    Abstract: An exercise device for strengthening the muscles and ligaments of the feet, legs and lower torso. The device comprises a platform element, front and rear securing straps, a footbed and a tractive sole. The rear securing straps are attached substantially below the upper level of the platform element, helping to preclude inadvertent egress from the device while in use. The front securing straps are for substantially securing the forward portion of the foot to the device. In a preferred embodiment, the exercise device comprises a longitudinal upper strap, a radial lower strap and a mid strap for maintaining the foot securely in the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 31, 1995
    Assignee: Metapro
    Inventor: John Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 5339542
    Abstract: An exercise device for strengthening the muscles and ligaments of the feet, legs and lower torso. The device comprises a platform element, front and rear securing straps, a footbed and a tractive sole. The rear securing straps are attached substantially below the upper level of the platform element, helping to preclude inadvertent egress from the device while in use. The front securing straps are for substantially securing the forward portion of the foot to the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 23, 1994
    Assignee: Metapro
    Inventor: John Y. Kim