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US 2019/0099327 A1Published application
Pressure application device and method
OwnerMelody Cooper, Paul Rivasinventors
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Abstract
A pressure application device includes a polyhedron shaped body having a base, at least one side surface, and a contact point opposite of the base. The pressure application device is configured for applying targeted pressure to a body part during a restorative exercise or other activity.
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A pressure application device, the pressure application device comprising:
- a polyhedron shaped body having a base, at least one side surface, and a contact point opposite of said base;
- wherein said pressure application device comprises foam;
- and
- wherein the contact point of said device is configured to apply targeted pressure to a body part during a restorative exercise.
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A pressure application device, the pressure application device comprising:
- a polyhedron shaped body having a base, at least one side surface, and a contact point opposite of said base;
- wherein said pressure application device comprises foam;
- wherein the contact point of said device is configured to apply targeted pressure to a body part during a restorative exercise;
- wherein said polyhedron shaped body is a pyramid;
- wherein said base is planar in configuration;
- wherein each of said at least one side surfaces is symmetrical;
- wherein said contact point is rounded;
- wherein said polyhedron shaped body is also formed of material selected from the group consisting of plastic, cork, and bamboo;
- wherein said material is configured to be non-rigid;
- wherein said material permits longitudinal and lateral bending of said device during said restorative exercise;
- wherein said device is less than 7 inches in height from said base to said contact point;
- wherein said device features decorative indicia;
- wherein said device weighs less than 10 lbs;
- wherein said base includes a non-skid texture configured to remain in position during said restorative exercise;
- wherein said body part is a back of a user;
- wherein said body part is a foot of a user;
- wherein said device is configured for use on a floor surface;
- and
- wherein said device is portable.
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A method for using a pressure application device, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a pressure application device including a polyhedron shaped body having a base, at least one side surface, and a contact point opposite of said base;
- selecting a location on a human body for applying targeted pressure;
- placing said pressure application device on a surface;
- positioning said location on said human body against said contact point of said pressure application device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.