Foldable stretching monitor
OwnerThomas Larsoninventor
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Abstract
A testing device for monitoring the stretching ability of a user. The device has a generally box-like structure that includes a monitor to measure the user's extent of reach and thus flexibility. The device can be configured for use by two users simultaneously. The device includes a system that allows the device to be configured in a first, “in-use” position, and in a second, “collapsed” position, during non-use. When in the second position, the device is compact, occupies less volume, occupies less surface area on a floor or other support surface, and is easy to carry.
Claims17
A stretching device comprising:
- a generally box-shaped structure having a front panel, a top panel, a back panel and a bottom panel;
- the front panel including first and second areas for receipt of a user's feet;
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- a plurality of hinges hingedly connecting the front panel to the top panel, the top panel to the back panel, the back panel to the bottom panel, and the bottom panel to the front panel.
A stretching device comprising:
- a structure having a front panel, a top panel, a back panel and a bottom panel;
- the front panel including first and second areas for receipt of a user's feet;
- a plurality of hinges hingedly connecting the front panel to the top panel, the top panel to the back panel, the back panel to the bottom panel, and the bottom panel to the front panel;
- the structure having a first configuration occupying a first volume, and a second configuration occupying a second volume that is less than the first volume.
A method of use comprising:
- (a) providing a stretching device comprising
- a structure having a front panel, a top panel, a back panel and a bottom panel;
- the front panel including first and second areas for receipt of a user's feet;
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- a plurality of hinges hingedly connecting the front panel to the top panel, the top panel to the back panel, the back panel to the bottom panel, and the bottom panel to the front panel;
- (b) configuring the stretching device in an in-use configuration to form a generally box-shaped structure and placing the stretching device on a surface;
- (c) seating a user on the surface with the user's feet positioned against the front panel in the first and second areas;
- (d) the user leaning forward and stretching at least partially across the top panel;
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- (e) after the user leaning forward and stretching, configuring the stretching device in a collapsed configuration to form a generally planar structure.
The method of claim 17, further comprising:
- (a) seating a first user on the surface with the first user's feet positioned against the front panel in the first and second areas and seating a second user on the surface with the second user's feet positioned against the front panel in the third and fourth areas;
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- (b) the first user leaning forward and stretching at least partially across the top panel and the second user leaning forward and stretching at least partially across the top panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.