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US 8,986,177 B2Granted
Low profile passive exercise garment
AssigneeTau Orthopedics, LLC
InventorsKaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Abstract
Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.
Claims13
A low profile, passive exercise garment comprising:
- a first attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a first region of a body;
- a second attachment structure, for attachment with respect to a second region of a body which is movable throughout an angular range with respect to the first region;
- a resistance element between the first and second attachment structures;
- wherein the resistance element imparts bidirectional resistance in response to movement between the first and second regions of a body, throughout a range of motion, but imparts no directional bias in the absence of motion between the first and second regions of the body.
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