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Apparatus and method for static resistance trainingRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Having Specific Electrical Feature, Monitors Exercise ParameterApparatus and method for static resistance training description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060293151, Apparatus and method for static resistance training. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/694,466 filed Jun. 27, 2005, incorporated herein in its entirety. STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO A MICROFICHE APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] 1. Field of the Invention [0005] This invention pertains generally to physical training devices and more particularly to a static resistance trainer apparatus. [0006] 2. Description of the Background Art [0007] It has been found that physical strength training can be sped up by the use of static resistance training. In this the user presses against a very high amount of weight to move it just the slightest amount and repeats the exercise. However, pressing against fully static devices and structures has a number of disadvantages. [0008] Therefore, a need exists for a static training device that provides feedback to the user while encouraging use. The static training device in accordance with the present invention satisfies that need, as well as others, and overcomes deficiencies in previously known techniques. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The invention provides a safe training device for static resistance training with numerous advantages. It should be appreciated that in a traditional weight training system movement is achieved in response to overcoming the weight of the free weight or the weight setting of the weight stack. In the present invention the machine is set for a static force. The device can have a fixed input, wherein user pressure does not cause the input handle(s), feet plate, or whatever form of input device group is utilized, to move in response to the pressure application (for example movement less than 2''). [0010] The device can be implemented in a configuration to allow training any desired muscle group in the arms, legs, neck or torso. The input on these devices is referred to herein as a body device group, for example the handle bar device in a lat pull machine is a body device group for the lat muscles. The invention comprises aspects for controlling and annunciating the static resistance and the specific forms into which these can be incorporated will be recognized by one of ordinary skill in the art. [0011] The training is in response to a substantially static load--one that is not moved, wherein the pressure is sensed electronically by a force, pressure, or weight sensing means. The difference must be understood. Even in embodiments in which the input device group is adapted for motion, such as to a starting point, to provide limited feedback and so forth; the pressure force is applied by the user over a short distance (such as on the order of a few inches) and a soft or hard stop is hit wherein pressure is registered electronically in response to the force applied to the soft or hard stop. [0012] It should be noted that even though the body device group, or a portion thereof, is adapted to move over a distance (preferably a small distance, such as less than 6'' and more preferably less than 3''). One embodiment allows the body device group to move from a ready position to a use position whose extent strikes the end point (no further movement--or restricted as with biasing device) at which pressure input is registered in the selected range. [0013] A number of embodiments are described which can be practiced separately, or in any desired combination according with the present invention. The features include but are not limited to the following. [0014] Electronic force sensing--static pressure applied is registered on a force registering means coupled to electronics for registering and conditioning the information and outputting annunciations (visual, audio, and/or haptic) on output devices. [0015] Semi-static activation--the body device group input can be configured to move through small range to provide feedback--yet force applied is sensed through the sensors and not the extent of motion. A soft stop can thus be effected in an embodiment of the invention. [0016] Controlled feedback pressure--system configured with adjustable biasing potential, wherein user can adjust the level of feedback received. [0017] Vibratory Muscle Response Inducement (VMRI)--a small force displacement means at a frequency approximately equal to or greater than 1 Hz provides enhanced muscle training in response to automatic muscle force accommodation to train muscles faster. [0018] Electronic selection of target weight--system allows user to set the target weight with an electronic control. [0019] Electronic selection of time and/or reps--system allows user to set the target time for holding the weight, a number of reps in which pressure is applied to the target weight, or both. Continue reading about Apparatus and method for static resistance training... Full patent description for Apparatus and method for static resistance training Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Apparatus and method for static resistance training patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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