U.S. patent application number 11/779453 was filed with the patent office on 2008-01-24 for squatting apparatus without spinal column compression.
Invention is credited to Juliao Martins Castello Neto.
Application Number | 20080020911 11/779453 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38972132 |
Filed Date | 2008-01-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080020911 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Castello Neto; Juliao
Martins |
January 24, 2008 |
SQUATTING APPARATUS WITHOUT SPINAL COLUMN COMPRESSION
Abstract
A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression,
includes a platform for supporting feet of a person, a supporting
structure at a height greater than that of said platform, a lever
pivotally connected to said supporting structure by a hinge that
allows vertical movement of the lower lever, the lower lever having
an arrangement to support a weight load thereon, a cushioned
backrest connected adjacent a front part of said lever to be
supported on a lumbar-sacral region of the person, and handles for
grasping by the person such that the person assumes a bent over
position when the cushioned backrest is supported on the
lumbar-sacral region of the person, without compressing shoulders
or spinal column of the person.
Inventors: |
Castello Neto; Juliao Martins;
(Salvador, BR) |
Correspondence
Address: |
RICHARD M. GOLDBERG
25 EAST SALEM STREET, SUITE 419
HACKENSACK
NJ
07601
US
|
Family ID: |
38972132 |
Appl. No.: |
11/779453 |
Filed: |
July 18, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/100 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 2023/0411 20130101;
A63B 21/4047 20151001; A63B 21/0615 20130101; A63B 21/0628
20151001; A63B 21/06 20130101; A63B 23/0405 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/100 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/06 20060101
A63B021/06 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 21, 2006 |
BR |
PI 0602990-6 |
Claims
1. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression,
comprising: a platform for supporting feet of a person, a
supporting structure at a height greater than that of said
platform, a first lower lever pivotally connected to said
supporting structure by a hinge that allows vertical movement of
the lower lever, the lower lever having an arrangement to support a
weight load thereon, second and third levers pivotally connected to
said supporting structure by respective hinges above said lower
lever, an adjustable telescopic part interconnecting said lower
lever to at least one of said second and third levers, a front part
connected with forward ends of said second and third levers to
define a parallelogram formed with the second and third levers, and
a cushioned backrest connected with the front part to be supported
on a lumbar-sacral region of the person.
2. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 1, further comprising a structure that supports
the platform, and an arrangement for adjusting a horizontal height
of the structure.
3. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 1, wherein the platform has a height which is
fixed.
4. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 1, further comprising handles for grasping by
the person such that the person assumes a bent over position when
the cushioned backrest is supported on the lumbar-sacral region of
the person, without compressing shoulders or spinal column of the
person.
5. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 1, wherein the weight load includes ring
weights.
6. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression,
comprising: a platform for supporting feet of a person, a
supporting structure at a height greater than that of said
platform, a disk rotatably mounted on an axle, the disk connected
with a weight load, an arm connected with said disk, and a
cushioned backrest connected with a free end of the arm to be
supported on a lumbar-sacral region of the person.
7. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 6, wherein said disk includes an arrangement for
adjusting the position of the arm and the cushioned backrest.
8. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 7, wherein said arrangement includes: a
plurality of openings in said disk, an arm extension extending from
said arm at a position of said axle, said arm extension including
an opening at a free end thereof in selective alignment with said
openings, and a pin extending through said opening in said arm
extension and a selected one of said openings in said disk.
9. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 8, further comprising a weight stack and a cable
for connecting said disk to said weight stack.
10. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 6, further comprising a structure that supports
the platform, and an arrangement for adjusting a horizontal height
of the structure.
11. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 6, wherein the platform has a height which is
fixed.
12. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 6, further comprising handles for grasping by
the person such that the person assumes a bent over position when
the cushioned backrest is supported on the lumbar-sacral region of
the person, without compressing shoulders or spinal column of the
person.
13. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression,
comprising: a platform for supporting feet of a person, a
supporting structure at a height greater than that of said
platform, a first lower lever pivotally connected to said
supporting structure by a hinge that allows vertical movement of
the lower lever, the lower lever having an arrangement to support a
weight load thereon, at least one additional lever pivotally
connected to said supporting structure by at least one respective
hinge above said lower lever, a connecting part interconnecting
said lower lever to said at least one additional lever, and a
cushioned backrest connected adjacent a front part of at least one
said lever to be supported on a lumbar-sacral region of the
person.
14. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 13, wherein said connecting part interconnects
free ends of said lower lever and said at least one additional
lever.
15. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 14, wherein said cushioned backrest is supported
at a lower end of said connecting part.
16. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 13, further comprising a structure that supports
the platform, and an arrangement for adjusting a horizontal height
of the structure.
17. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 13, wherein the platform has a height which is
fixed.
18. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 13, further comprising handles for grasping by
the person such that the person assumes a bent over position when
the cushioned backrest is supported on the lumbar-sacral region of
the person, without compressing shoulders or spinal column of the
person.
19. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression
according to claim 13, wherein the weight load includes ring
weights.
20. A squatting apparatus without spinal column compression,
comprising: a platform for supporting feet of a person, a
supporting structure at a height greater than that of said
platform, a lever pivotally connected to said supporting structure
by a hinge that allows vertical movement of the lower lever, the
lower lever having an arrangement to support a weight load thereon,
a cushioned backrest connected adjacent a front part of said lever
to be supported on a lumbar-sacral region of the person, and
handles for grasping by the person such that the person assumes a
bent over position when the cushioned backrest is supported on the
lumbar-sacral region of the person, without compressing shoulders
or spinal column of the person.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention is an apparatus to stimulate the thigh
muscles, relieving pressure on the shoulders and compression of the
spinal column.
[0002] For many years, squatting exercises were condemned by
several universities worldwide, due to the force exerted on the
spinal column and its structures, as well as patella pressure on
the knees.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to create an apparatus to
enable one to do the exercises without compressing the shoulders
and spinal column by using weights or a system of plates. The
device is supported on the individual's lumbar-sacral region,
placing the pressure on these regions and on the thigh-femur
joints, removing the weight load from the shoulders, cervical
region and the rest of the spinal column, since the lumbar support
is achieved with the spinal column stable and straight with no
apophyseal pillars and without compressing disks, nerves, etc.
[0004] Through this new equipment, even people with problems such
as: cervical inflammation, hernias, scoliosis, lumbago, etc may
once again do vigorous squatting exercises with this model and reap
the benefits of an efficient and classic exercise. The comfort for
the knees, ankles, thighs, femur, sacroiliac and lumbar region is
absolute, even while doing the exercise. It is the only squatting
apparatus on the current fitness market without a load on the
shoulders, which leads to compressing all of one's internal
structures such as: medulla, nerve and blood plexus, peripheral
nerves, discs, ligaments, etc.
[0005] The apparatuses used nowadays support their load on the
user's shoulders and compress the spinal column, which is
prohibitive for use by many people with problems in the spinal
column and related areas.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] In the drawings accompanying and compose this report,
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a view of the apparatus in perspective showing
the position of the device when initiating the exercise.
[0008] FIG. 2 shows the method of regulating the platform.
[0009] FIG. 3 shows the same device in the position assumed with
the person in squatting position.
[0010] FIG. 4 shows another type of device with the same purpose
and in the initial position for the exercise.
[0011] FIG. 5 shows the position assumed in the same apparatus with
the person squatting.
[0012] FIG. 6 shows a device similar to FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, although
in a more simplified manner.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] As may be inferred from the drawings in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3,
the apparatus (1) has a platform preferably using metal beams over
which is raised in the front part a support for the hands (2),
which also works as a point of balance for the user. Immediately
afterwards, we see a platform for the feet (3) made of metal or
another material and whose height is adjustable as per FIG. 2. In
the back part we see the part (4) that works as a repose for the
three levers (5, 8 and 9), which are the main part of the
apparatus. The lever (5) supports the ring weight load (13) and is
interconnected by an adjustable telescopic part (10) to the upper
structure (8 and 9). The three levers (5, 8 and 9) move vertically
at the same time and are affixed by hinges (7) to the back
structure (6) that arises from the platform (1).
[0014] The upper structure (8-9) that works as a parallelogram
consequently has the front part (11) perpendicular to the floor in
any position, thus firmly supporting the part (12) of the
individual's body, that is, without changing position during the
squatting exercise.
[0015] FIGS. 4 and 5 show a simpler and more compact device (1')
with the front part having a support for the hands (2'). Different
from other devices that are part of the present invention, the
platform (3') is adjustable horizontally, raising or lowering
equally and supported by the lateral supports (16'). The lever (5')
has two regulation points, one near or far depending on the user's
height, the cushioned roll (12') that rolls along the arm (5') and
the other that regulates the height of the arm (5') over the
adjustable disk (14') that pulls the cable (15') affixed to the
plate system (13').
[0016] FIG. 6 shows a device functioning equal to FIGS. 1 and 2,
except in order to simplify them are removed: the lever (5), the
telescopic part (10), maintaining the structure (8'' and 9'') that
functions as a parallelogram, except that they increase the
distances between the levers (8'' and 9''), also increasing the
length of the front part (11'') and substituting the back structure
(6'') with a single part that holds the two hinges (7'').
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