Exercise device
AssigneeP Tech, LLC
InventorPeter Bonutti
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be used to exercise complementary muscle groups. Additionally, the system may be adjustable to provide different workout levels or so that the device can be used to exercise a variety of muscle groups.
Claims19
An exercise device comprising:
- a bladder having a stiffness, the bladder being positionable about a muscle of a user;
- and
- a fluid contained within the bladder, wherein the bladder and fluid provide a compressive force about the muscle, resisting expansion of the muscle.
A cuff exercise device comprising:
- an annular ring defining a plurality of bladders serially connected in fluid communication, the annular ring being adjustably positionable about a muscle of a user;
- and
- a fluid contained within the plurality of bladders, wherein the annular ring and fluid provide a compressive force about the muscle, resisting expansion of the muscle.
A cuff exercise device as set forth in claim 19, wherein the annular ring includes a plurality of shape memory alloys, each having a transition temperature.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.