Abstract: A support brace for knee or elbow is provided that includes a sleeve of elastic material that is unidirectionally elastic in a transverse direction across the width of the brace to provide compressive support to the joint on which the brace is worn. The sleeve includes a front portion across which is disposed one or more slightly spiral shaped, or "S" shaped, support straps. The support straps are unidirectionally elastic in a longitudinal direction along their lengths to provide lift support to the joint on which the brace is worn.

Abstract: A track and field board supporting apparatus and hurdle includes a support assembly for positioning on a track or field surface, substantially vertical members emanating from said support assembly and a board holder which facilitates securing a board thereto, wherein the board is aligned properly at/over a desired location on the track.

Abstract: A dominos-style mathematical operation game is provided including a plurality of dominos each having a top face and a bottom face. The bottom face of each domino has a pair of equally sized sides each with a unique combination of a number indicia and a mathematical sign.

Abstract: The exercise device includes a pair of U-shaped brackets that are mounted on the top and bottom edges of the door. Suspended between the brackets are a plurality of elastic cords of different elasticities. By selecting different cords, different tensions or resistances can be obtained for exercise routines. An ankle strap may be used to exercise the leg muscles. In some versions, spacers may be provided between the U-shaped brackets and the door to prevent rocking.

Abstract: An improved exercise device including two exercise poles, each having an upper segment secured via an articulating joint to the upper body and a lower segment which is slidably connected to the upper segment. The lower segment includes a hand support or hand grip. A vest with an integral harness includes left and right side articulating joints providing a selected amount of friction. Preferably, each joint includes a cylindrical molded hub with two opposed transversely projecting bayonet lugs; the hub is received within a collar affixed at the proximal end of an upper pole segment and having a circular aperture ringed by an inwardly projecting annular flange with two opposed grooves adapted to receive the two hub bayonet lugs. The hub and collar are separable and are joined by aligning the hub bayonet lugs with the collar flange grooves whereupon the hub may be inserted coaxially within the collar, thereby projecting the hub lugs beyond the opposing surface of the inwardly projecting annular flange.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stretching and exercising the wrist is disclosed. The apparatus includes a securing apparatus for securing the device to the wrist, a cord or strap, a footstep that enables the cord or strap to be secured to the floor, and an adjustment apparatus for adjusting the length of the cord or strap. The cord or strap wraps around the footstep for storage of the apparatus. The cord or strap is between 4 feet and 8 feet long and made of an inelastic material. The footstep may include a traction device for preventing slippage of the foot on the footstep. The method includes the steps of placing the wrist within the securing apparatus, tightening the securing apparatus, adjusting the length of the cord or strap using the adjustment apparatus so the footstep rests on the floor, placing the foot on the footstep to secure the footstep to the floor, and stretching the wrist.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising a hand of a user allowing a full range of motion of the hand during use. The hand exerciser includes a dorsal wrap releasably secured about a wrist of the user and extending over a back side of the hand. A finger power band releasably engages the dorsal wrap and extends over at least one finger of the hand of the user providing a resistance to movement of the at least one finger. A thumb power band is also releasably engaged with the dorsal wrap and extends along a surface of a thumb of the hand of the user providing a resistance to movement of the thumb. The finger and thumb power bands move independently of each other allowing exercise of any of the entire hand, any individual finger or thumb and any combination thereof. Furthermore, the resistance provided by the finger and thumb power bands is adjustable based upon the strength of the user. Finger and thumb power bands having variable resistance levels may be interchangeably connected to the dorsal wrap as desired.

Abstract: A unitary ankle supporting and heel cushioning device being an ankle strap attached to a heel cushioning portion which can be worn with or without a shoe. The device allows a portion of the foot to be exposed which allows for activities to be performed which require the grip of a bare foot. The heel cushioning portion may also include a heel plug to provide additional heel cushioning.

Abstract: A portable device for extemporaneous analysis of a body fluid in an intracorporeal cavity includes a tube adapted for introduction into the cavity and a rod slidably mounted in the tube. The rod has a gripping end which emerges from one end of the tube, and a second end that has elements for sampling of body fluid. The rod is capable of assuming two relative positions with respect to the tube, one retracted and the other deployed. The second end of the rod has two branches which can be spaced apart angularly, and the free end of each of the branches has elements for sampling of the body fluid. The branches are arranged in relation with the tube in such a way that, in the retracted position, the sampling elements of the two branches are drawn together and remain at a distal end of the tube, and in the deployed position, the branches are spaced apart outside the distal end of the tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the lower back muscles of a user includes a frame, an arrangement mounted to the frame for resisting forward movement of the user's hips while maintaining the user's gluteus maximus and hamstring muscles in a relatively relaxed condition, a lever assembly mounted to the frame in a disposition for engagement by the upper back of a user for backward and forward user induced movement of the lever assembly for exercise of the user's lower back muscles and a resistance assembly operatively connected to the lever assembly for resisting the user induced exercise movement with a predetermined resistive force.

Abstract: An exercise device for use with a medicine ball utilizing a support frame with a seat thereon. A medicine ball track is mounted to the frame and is pivotal to a user selectable position of a plurality of positions at which one end of the track is higher than the opposed track end. A seated user facing away from the track initially places the medicine ball at the elevated track end upon torso rotation in one direction. The incline of the track causes a rolling movement of the ball to the lower track end for recovery by the user upon the user oppositely rotating the torso in order to reach the ball at the lower track end. Either end of the track may be elevated so as to provide a balanced exercise. The degree of elevation of the upper track end is adjustable which varies the speed of the ball rolling movement and thus the speed at which the user must rotate between the ball placement and recovery positions. A selector plate positions and maintains the track at a desired inclination.

Abstract: A multi-function orthosis for immobilizing the lower leg, heel, ankle and foot of a human patient, which also provides adjustable therapeutic pressure on the foot sole, and which allows for ambulation. An upper, leg unit lined with a pneumatic bladder is adapted to receive the lower leg of the patient and is hingedly attached to a lower, foot base unit which is adapted to receive the foot of the patient. Retractable kickstands attached to the foot base unit extend to prevent outward or inward rolling of the patient's foot, leg and hip, and to also provide protection from the bedding. An extendable foot slide adjusts to support the foot of the patient and to retract when not in use, and an adjustable and retractable toe flap is attached to the foot slide to protect the toes when the patient is immobilized or ambulatory.

Abstract: A portable massage device for providing effects of finger pressing massage and kneading massage (like fingers of a person repeatedly gripping and separating from each other) by kneading members including a driving mechanism 2 which is disposed on one of a pair of fixed plates 11 of a frame 1, a driven rotary shaft 3 which is rotatably held on the frame and driven to rotate by the driving member 2, driven rotary plates 4 which are disposed on the center part of the driven rotary shaft 3 and driven to rotate by the driving member 2, cam parts 41 which have a convex and concave surface 42 formed on one end, kneading members 5 which are disposed on shaft 3 and slide freely thereon, and have cam receiving parts 51 to contact the cam parts 41 of the driven rotary plates 4 for moving the kneading members toward and away from each other on the shaft 3, and a power spring member 6 which is disposed on the two kneading members 6 to make the motions of the kneading members 5 repeat continuously.

Abstract: A flexor for body building includes an elongated flexible member having two ends, a pair of handles arranged at respective ends of the flexible member, and a device for releasably connecting and securely fastening the handles to the ends of the flexible member such that each of the handles may be adjusted to a desired angle with respect to the flexible member. The flexible member has sufficient resistance to a torque exerted by a user in average health.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for the training of cyclists that simulates the riding of a bicycle while in a stationary position. The training apparatus includes a running belt in a platform base on top of which are placed the wheels of a bicycle and a front vertical bar that secures the bicycle at the frame or handlebars onto the apparatus. The front vertical bar is adapted to pivotally swing laterally back and forth so that a rider of the bicycle may exert a force thereby tilting the bicycle to facilitate pedaling, and springs attached to the front vertical bar provide resistance against the inclination and return the bicycle to a generally vertical orientation. Stops are also provided to limit the degree of inclination of the bicycle.

Abstract: Disclosed is walking aid which provides mobility to an injured, elderly or physically challenged persons which leaves the hands free to hold, reach for or carry items. The walking aid of the present invention allows the user to stand upright and operates with minimal usage of the user's legs and also provides a stable surface on which a user may rest. Optionally, the walking aid of the present invention may be equipped with accessory items such as aids to reach articles which have fallen on the floor, and is readily collapsible for transportation and storage.

Abstract: A clitoral stimulation clip for providing a vibratory sensation to an erogenous zone of a user to increase sexual stimulation. The clitoral stimulation clip includes a first member having a first gripping portion and a first clamping portion and a second member having a second gripping portion and a second clamping portion pivotally connected to the first member to form a clamping section therebetween. A clamping device releasably secures the first and second members in a clamped position and a vibrating device causes the clitoral stimulation clip to vibrate.

Abstract: An exercise wheel comprising means for emplacement of an operator's feet whereby he or she orients the body such that the hands are rigidly placed against the underlying surface and the wheel is alternately projected and retracted so as to exercise certain muscles.

Abstract: The invention is a ventilation sleeve for reducing skin irritation and odor associated with broken limbs which are immobilized for significant periods of time by casts or the like. The ventilation sleeve is an elongated flexible bag which is positioned between the cast and skin. One side of the bag has a plurality of ventilation openings through which pressurized air aerates the cast.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a substantially planar panel having a first major surface, a second major surface, first and second grips for receiving the hands of a user and at least one opening extending through the panel from the first major surface to the second major surface, and a shudder carried by the panel and movable between first and second positions for controlling the size of the opening for controlling the resistance to movement of the panel through a viscous fluid.