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US 11,141,626 B2Granted
Device for safely strengthening core muscles
AssigneeALLTrand, Inc.
InventorsScott Bertrand, Jeffery Bertrand
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Abstract
Systems and methods herein provide for safe and efficient strengthening of core muscles of a user. An example device can include various components for securing a user in a safe position, tilting the body of the user, and rotating the user in a manner that engages the desired muscle groups. The device can include electronically controlled actuators and/or electric motors for performing various motions associated with the user. A control unit can gather information regarding the user and the device to provide helpful information to the user or a caretaker. For example, the control unit can track progress over time, suggest the types and intensities of exercises for individual users, and prepare reports suitable for use in medical or insurance contexts.
Claims20
A device for strengthening core muscles of a user, comprising:
- at least one support frame;
- a first rotating frame rotatably coupled to the at least one support frame;
- a second rotating frame rotatably coupled to the first rotating frame by a first coupling and a second coupling, the second rotating frame being a single C-shaped cylindrical structure;
- a seat mounted to the second rotating frame between the first coupling and the second coupling such that the seat maintains a static position relative to the second rotating frame during operation of the device;
- an actuator coupled to the at least one support frame, at one end, and coupled to the first rotating frame, at another end, wherein extension and retraction of the actuator causes the first rotating frame to rotate relative to the at least one support frame, the retraction of the actuator causing the first coupling disposed above the second coupling to rotate with the first rotating frame downward toward the at least one support frame;
- a first sensor for obtaining rotation information of the first rotating frame;
- a second sensor for obtaining rotation information of the second rotating frame;
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- a control unit that receives the rotation information from the first and second sensors and, based on the rotation information, automatically controls the actuator to produce a specific angle of rotation, wherein the angle of rotation is received as an operating parameter for the user.
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A device for strengthening core muscles of a user, comprising:
- at least one support frame;
- a first rotating frame rotatably coupled to the at least one support frame;
- a second rotating frame rotatably coupled to the first rotating frame by a first coupling and a second coupling, the second rotating frame being a single C-shaped cylindrical structure, the first coupling disposed above the second coupling;
- a seat mounted to the second rotating frame between the first coupling and the second coupling such that the seat maintains a static position relative to the second rotating frame during operation of the device;
- an actuator, wherein extension and retraction of the actuator causes the first rotating frame to rotate relative to the at least one support frame;
- an electric motor mounted on the first rotating frame and coupled to the second rotating frame, such that the electric motor causes the second rotating frame to rotate relative to the first rotating frame, the electric motor being mounted to a top portion of the first rotating frame above the first coupling;
- a first sensor for obtaining rotation information of the first rotating frame;
- a second sensor for obtaining rotation information of the second rotating frame;
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- a control unit that receives the rotation information from the first and second sensors and, based on the rotation information, automatically controls the actuator to produce a specific angle of rotation with the first rotating frame, wherein the angle of rotation is received as an operating parameter for the user.
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A method for strengthening core muscles of a user, comprising:
- providing a core strengthening device, the device comprising:
- at least one support frame;
- a first rotating frame rotatably coupled to the at least one support frame;
- a second rotating frame rotatably coupled to the first rotating frame by a first coupling and a second coupling, the second rotating frame being a single C-shaped cylindrical structure;
- a seat mounted to the second rotating frame between the first coupling and the second coupling such that the seat maintains a static position relative to the second rotating frame during operation of the device;
- an actuator coupled to the at least one support frame, at one end, and coupled to the first rotating frame, at another end, wherein extension and retraction of the actuator causes the first rotating frame to rotate relative to the at least one support frame, the retraction of the actuator causing the first coupling disposed above the second coupling to rotate with the first rotating frame downward toward the at least one support frame;
- a first sensor for obtaining rotation information of the first rotating frame;
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- a second sensor for obtaining rotation information of the second rotating frame;
- securing the user to the seat of the device;
- rotating the second rotating frame relative to the first rotating frame, such that the user rotates relative to the first frame;
- receiving, at a control unit, the rotation information from the first and second sensors, wherein the rotation information indicates at least one of a number of rotations, speed of rotations, and duration of device usage for the user, and
- wherein the control unit, based on the rotation information, automatically controls the actuator to produce a specific angle of rotation, wherein the angle of rotation is received as an operating parameter for the user.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.