Exercise device and method of using same
OwnerRichard Palmer, John Pertessisinventors
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Abstract
A system and method are disclosed which may include a training board including a plank made of wood (or other material such as metal, rubber or plastic) and deformable or non-deformable structures coupled to a bottom thereof, thereby enabling the board to rotate about as many as three rotational axes upon having force applied thereto by a user. The training board may enable a user to use to the board for training purposes or recreational activities using structures having a range of properties.
Claims19
A device for training purposes, comprising:
- a board with an upper surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end, the upper surface of the board providing space for the placement of one or more feet of a user;
- at least one deformable, substantially round member coupled to a mount that is in turn coupled to the bottom surface of the board, wherein the deformable member enables movement of the board relative to a ground surface in response to force applied to the board by a user.
A training device for emulating the operation of an athletic board device, the training device comprising:
- a board with an upper surface, a bottom surface, a first end, and a second end, the upper surface of the board being configured to receive a user's feet thereon;
- a base configured to be placed on a solid surface;
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- at least two suspension linkage assemblies coupling the board to the base and operable to provide linear compliance at least in the vertical dimension, each said suspension linkage assembly comprising:
- a spring operable to compress in response to force applied on the board by the user and to re-extend as the user-applied force recedes;
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- a deformable spring ball coupled to the spring operable to provide compliance in at least two linear dimensions.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.