Ankle resistance bands

Title: Ankle resistance bands

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070287615, Ankle resistance bands.

9. An exercise device, comprising:an ankle attachment means,a resistance band means for providing resistance to the flexure of the ankle of a user,a first connection means for attaching said resistance band means to said ankle attachment means,a second connection means for attaching said resistance band means to an athletic shoe worn by said user,whereby said exercise device causes the toes of said user to be pulled toward the leg of said user.

10. The exercise device of claim 9 wherein said ankle attachment means is an ankle cuff worn by said user.

11. The exercise device of claim 10 wherein said ankle cuff incorporates one or more weights.

12. The exercise device of claim 10 wherein circumference of said ankle cuff is adjustable.

13. The exercise device of claim 10 wherein said resistance band means is an elastic cord having a first end and a second end.

14. The exercise device of claim 13 wherein said first connection comprises a loop sewn to said ankle cuff, and a hook tied to said first end of said elastic cord.

15. The exercise device of claim 13 wherein said second connection comprises a hook tied to said second end of said elastic cord.

16. A method of exercising a user's ankle, comprising:a. providing an ankle cuff,b. attaching said ankle cuff to ankle of said user,c. providing a loop sewn to said ankle cuff,d. providing an elastic cord with a first end and a second end,e. providing a hook tied to said first end of said elastic cord,f. attaching said hook to said loop sewn to said ankle cuff,g. providing a shoelace hook tied to said second end of said elastic cord, andh. attaching said shoelace hook to shoelace of a shoe worn by said user,whereby the toes of said user are pulled toward the leg of said user.

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