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US 7,582,045 B1Granted
Variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus
OwnerJoseph L. Lombardi, Justin Thompsoninventors
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Abstract
A variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus which provides a platform for removable fit to each of a user's hands and arms is disclosed. Each platform provides a plurality of one-way valves of two sizes. Each platform further provides a dialable disc which varies with orifice size, from a larger orifice to smaller orifices, or a user may choose to close orifices, thereby providing varied resistance to movement through water. Multiple embodiments of the platform are provided.
Claims1
A variable resistance aquatic exercise apparatus, comprising:
- a pair of platforms, wherein each platform comprising having a length, a width, a thickness, a heel, a toe, a top, and a bottom;
- an arm depression in the top of each platform;
- at least one adjustable strap for removably securing the platform to a limb of a user, each strap size adjustable;
- at least two round one-way valves within the platform, wherein each one-way valve comprises:
- a valve perimeter;
- a valve center;
- a plurality of ribs extended from the perimeter to the center;
- a sectioned flexible material on a one side of the ribs and center;
- wherein the plurality of one-way valves are of varied diameter;
- a platform orifice;
- a rotatable disc disposed within the platform;
- a plurality of round disc openings through the disc, each opening of a different diameter, each opening rotatably positionable coincidentally with the platform orifice;
- a plurality of notches located along the outer perimeter of the rotatable disc, wherein the notches selectively secure the rotatable disc;
- a lock tab pivotably secured to the platform, the lock tab selectively engaging one of the notches;
- means for temporarily locking each disc opening in a selected position;
- a lock, wherein the lock secures the disc in a position of no disc opening coincidental with the platform orifice;
- wherein the bottom of each platform comprises a cutout.
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