Ball return apparatus for exercising abdominal muscles
OwnerChristopher Arsenaultinventor
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Abstract
The present invention 10 discloses an exercise device wherein a user 12 exercises the abdominal muscles by throwing a ball 14 against a net system 20, 40, 42. The user 12 places his head 34 and back 32 on a pivotable platform 18 and his buttocks 30 and feet 56 on a stationary platfoin 22 which pivots about spring 36. The spring 36 provides lift assistance when the user 12 throws the ball 14 and shock dissipation when the user 12 catches the ball 14. Foot straps 28 are provided for securing the feet 26 of the user 12. The nets 20, 40, 42 are mounted on supports 48, 50 which are vertically adjustable using locking means 52. Nets 40, 42 also have pivot means 46 for folding for storage against central net 20.
Claims20
An exercise apparatus for a human user for operation upon a supporting foundation, comprising:
- a) a platform upon which the user lies said platform being generally planar having an upper surface upon which the user lies and a lower surface which rests on the supporting foundation;
- b) said platform having a first pivotable portion and a second stationary portion, said second stationary portion having a foot end;
- c) a pivot means connecting said first pivotable portion to said second stationary portion;
- d) said pivot means having a spring loaded means providing lift to said first pivotable portion;
- e) a rebound net;
- f) means for connecting said rebound net to said second stationary portion of said platform;
- and,
- g) a ball for use by the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.