Abstract:
The disclosed technology comprises an exercise glove for strengthening the muscles of the hand, wrist, fingers and forearm through full, natural ranges of motion, while providing a tightening grip of the hand on objects.
Abstract:
A device for exercising, strengthening and toning the musculature of the face comprises a head enclosure with a central portion covering a user's face from the top of the skull to under the chin and jaw line, and from ear to ear; an aperture surrounding a user's eyes and mouth; a series of straps extending from the central portion around the upper and lower sides of the user's head and connecting at the back of the user's head; a top strap extending over the user's head and connecting at the back of the user's head, and a removable neck strap, which can be attached to the sides of the device and extends either around the front of the device under the jaw line, or behind the device around the back of the neck.
Abstract:
The invention provides exercise device (1) comprising a pair of opposed longitudinal handles (2, 3) which are rigidly separated at their proximal ends by a spacing member (4). The spacing member has a central portion (5) which is displaced from the handles. The central portion includes an indicator (6) of a force applied by way of the device. The invention further provides methods of exercise which utilise the subject device.
Abstract:
The invention provides an exercise apparatus containing a compressible member, which provides physical instability and improves core muscle development in an exercising person. In addition, the invention provides an article of clothing containing a compressible member or material which provides physical instability to a person performing active or passive exercise.
Abstract:
An apparatus for exercising facial muscles. A first embodiment includes two arms, each having an end portion with a hole and two bifurcated pad assemblies each having upper and lower pads adapted to receive teeth and a surface attached to a neck with a circumferential groove that will allow the pads to be held within the rims of the end portion holes. A second embodiment includes two interconnecting Y-shaped assemblies, each having two arms with end portion holes and four bifurcated pad assemblies each having upper and lower pads adapted to receive teeth and a surface attached to a neck with a circumferential groove that will allow the pads to be held within the rims of the end portion holes. In both embodiments, the distance between pad assemblies is adjustable by a spacer of incrementally adjustable length.
Abstract:
The present invention is an exercise asembly for providing yielding resistance to the hand in both extension-abduction and flexion-adduction. Broadly, this comprises a compression member for being resiliently squeezed during flexion-adduction of the hand, and a tension member mounted to the compression member for being resiliently stetched during entension-abduction. The tension includes an elastomeric main cord having an upper end and a lower end to which a thumb loop is attached. A plurality of finger loops are attached to secondary cords that extend from the upper end of the main cord in a predetermined angular relationship. The angular relationship corresponds to optimal force vectors that are developed in proper functioning of the hand. The upper end of the main cord may include a web portion for stabiolizing the secondary cord in the predetermined angular relationship.
Abstract:
An apparatus (1) that preferably takes the form of a collar for exercising or assessing the upper cervical flexor muscles to assist with headaches. The apparatus includes a resiliently compressible cushion (2) that fits under the mandible (3) of the user but not extending as far as the chin. The user bends their head against the cushion (2) to achieve an elevated pressure and preferably maintains the pressure for a period of time. The absence of sensory feedback of pressure against the chin inhibits the drive to use muscles of other than the upper cervical flexor muscles. The cushion (2) may be an inflatable bladder so that the pressure against which the head works can be varied. The cushion (2) preferably includes pressure measuring means (11) to measure changes in pressure within the cushion (2) to monitor the performance of the upper cervical flexor muscles.
Abstract:
A method of abdominal exercise utilizing an apparatus (10) which includes a flexible element (16) mounted to a seat (12), the flexible element having a transverse handle (24) manipulated by a user in at least two planes when sitting on the seat straddling the flexible element. The apparatus further includes a back strap, and a lap belt (36). The flexible element in one embodiment is a urethane column having rigidity control by vertical adjustment of the handle relative to the column. The flexible element in a second embodiment is a self-contained fluid unit providing resistance in at least two planes.
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for detecting the presence of macro viruses within a digital computer (1). An application program (5) is associated with the digital computer (1). A global environment (13) is associated with the application program (5). The application program (5) generates at least one local document (11). Macros contained within the global environment (13) and the local document(s) (11) are executed in a simulated manner by an emulator (15). At least one preselected decision criterion is used by a detection module (17) to declare when a macro virus is deemed to be present. Such a criterion is typically the presence of a bidirectional macro, i.e., a macro that copies from a local document (11) to the global environment (13) and vice-versa. Macros deemed to be viruses are preferably deleted by a repair module (19). Additional deletion criteria may include the presence of macros that have the same source name or the same destination name as a bidirectional macro. In the preferred emulation steps, emulator (15) tests all of the macros associated with computer (1) in two steps. The first step assumes that the macros reside within the global environment (13), regardless of whether they reside within the global environment (13) or within a local document (11). The second step assumes that the macros reside within a local document (11), regardless of whether they reside within a local document (11) or within the global environment (13).
Abstract:
A balance board comprising a platform (4) to support a user, a ground contacting rocker member (8) having a rounded surface (16) to permit pivoting of the platform about a first axis (10), and an interconnecting member (14) extending between the rocker member and the platform to permit pivoting of the platform about a second axis (11) substantially perpendicular to the first axis and about a third axis (12) substantially perpendicular to the first and second axes. The interconnecting member and the rocker member co-operate to define a central pivot region for pivoting of the platform about the three axes. Preferably, the balance board includes stop members (30) to adjust the pivoting movement of the platform about at least one of the axes to make balancing of the platform adjustable depending on the skill level of the user. The balance board is used as an exercise device to improve and develop the balancing ability of a user.