# US 9,750,979 B2 · Range of motion exerciser

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- Number: US 9,750,979 B2
- Document ID: US9750979B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/099,667
- Filed: 2016-04-15
- Published: 2016-12-22
- Granted: 2017-09-05
- Earliest claimed: 2013-11-25
- Applicants: Richard Hanks; John Seguin
- Inventors: Richard Hanks; John Seguin
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9750979B2

## CPC

- A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load}
- A61H 1/0244: {Hip (A61H1/0255 takes precedence)}
- A61H 1/0288: {Fingers}
- A61H 1/0292: {for the spinal column (A61H1/0218 takes precedence)}
- A61H 1/0296: {Neck}
- A61H 9/0078: {with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs (mattresses for preventing bed-sores with alternated pressurized chambers A61G7/05776)}
- A63B 23/16: for hands or fingers {(for teaching typing G09B13/00)}
- A61H 9/0092: {Cuffs therefor}
- A61H 19/40: {Devices insertable in the genitals}
- A61H 21/00: Massage devices for cavities of the body {, e.g. nose, ears and anus (for the genitals A61H19/00); Vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00}
- A61H 2001/0248: {by separating the legs laterally}
- A61H 2201/0207: heated
- A61H 2201/0214: cooled
- A61H 2201/0228: heated by an electric resistance element
- A61H 2201/0242: by a fluid circulating in the apparatus
- A61H 2201/1238: with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
- A61H 2201/501: connected to external computer devices or networks
- A61H 2201/5012: using the internet
- A61H 2201/5048: Audio interfaces, e.g. voice or music controlled
- A61H 2201/5064: Position sensors
- A61H 2201/5071: Pressure sensors
- A61H 2201/5084: Acceleration sensors
- A61H 2201/5097: wireless
- A63B 23/0244: {with signalling or indicating means, e.g. of incorrect posture, for deep-breathing exercises}
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)
- A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N)

## Abstract

A system includes a device that includes one or more bladders capable of being inflated and deflated. The system also includes an information package capable of processing data representing the inflating and deflating of the one or more bladders.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system, comprising:
a computing device comprising:
a memory configured to store instructions; and
a processor to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:
receiving information from a healthcare worker for operating one or more bladders of a device capable of being inflated and deflated, the device being connected to a pump to provide air for inflating the one or more bladders, a pressure gauge and an air release valve are connected to the pump;
sending data representing the received information to an information package of the device capable of processing the data for the inflating and deflating of the one or more bladders;
receiving information from the information package of the device representing the inflating and deflating of the one or more bladders; and
reporting the received information from the information package of the device representing the inflating and deflating of the one or more bladders to the healthcare worker.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more bladders are shaped for being received by a palm of a hand.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more bladders are capable of being inflated and deflated in a repetitive manner for exercising phalanges.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device is a tablet computing device.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device is located remote from the device.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the computing device is located near the device.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the system includes a heat controller to control the operating temperature of the device.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more bladders are fluid filled.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein computing device includes one or more communication components capable of transmitting data from the information package to a remote location.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The system of claim 9, wherein the one or more communication components are capable of receiving data for controlling the operations of the device.