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Exercise deviceRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Resilient Force ResistanceExercise device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060166797, Exercise device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] One aspect of the present invention relates to an exercise device, and more specifically, an exercise device for the upper extremity. [0003] 2. Background Art [0004] Physical therapy is routinely used to rehabilitate musculo-skeletal injures and atrophied body parts. Physical therapy includes the movement of body parts to increase the strength and function of body parts in need of rehabilitation. Exercise devices are commonly utilized to assist in the movement of body parts [0005] For example, many exercise devices have been developed to aid in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries to the upper extremity, such as the shoulder, forearm, elbow, and wrists. These devices aid in rehabilitating a variety of injuries, including, but not limited to rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, post wrist fracture weakness and stiffness, arm tendinitis and frozen shoulder. [0006] There exists several such devices that address rehabilitation of specific regions of the upper extremity. For example, Sammons Preston Rolyan offers the Mr. Wrister product, which can be used to increase range of motion, strength and endurance of the upper extremity. Wrist exerciser products are also offered to allow patients to perform flexion and extension exercises. These products can strengthen grip and forearms. Forearm workout products are also offered to increase forearm pronation and supination, range of motion, strength and endurance. The devices thus described are not free standing units and require the patient to hold the device during use. [0007] In light of the foregoing, what is needed is a portable, stand-alone exercise device for the upper extremity. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] Therefore, one aspect of the present invention provides an exercise device for the upper extremity. Another aspect of the invention provides an exercise device that is portable. It is a further aspect of the invention to provide a stand-alone exercise device. [0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a frame having first and second legs and a base extending therebetween for supporting the first and second legs. The first and second legs have first and second apertures, respectively. The device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft extends between the first and second legs and through the first and second apertures such that the proximal end is located beyond the first leg. The shaft can be adaptable for rotational movement relative to the frame. The device also includes one or more resistance mechanisms connected to the shaft for providing resistance to the rotational movement of the shaft. A patient can rotatably move the shaft to exercise one or more body parts. [0010] According to another embodiment of the present invention, an exercise device is disclosed including a frame having first and second legs and a base extending there between for supporting the first and second legs. The first and second legs have first and second aperture, respectively. The device also includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft extends between the first and second legs and through the first and second apertures of which the proximal end is located beyond the first leg. The shaft is adaptable for rotational movement relative to the frame. The device also includes one or more means for resisting the rotational movement of the shaft, the means for resisting connected to the shaft. A patient can rotatably moves the shaft to exercise one or more body parts. [0011] According to yet another embodiments of the present invention, an exercise device is disclosed. The device includes a frame having first and second legs and a base extending therebetween for supporting the first and second legs, the first and second legs having first and second apertures, respectively; a shaft having a proximal and a distal end, the shaft extending between the first and second legs and at least partially through the first and second circular apertures, the shaft adaptable for rotational movement relative to the frame; and one or more resistance mechanisms connected to the shaft and the frame for providing resistance to the rotational movement of the shaft. A patient can rotatably move the shaft to exercise one or more body parts. [0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an exercise device is disclosed having a leg having a pair of apertures, a shaft extending through the pair of apertures and substantially perpendicularly away from the leg to form first and second handles (the shaft adaptable for rotational movement relative to the frame), a resistance mechanism connected to the shaft and located at least partially within the leg (the resistance mechanism providing resistance to the rotational movement of the shaft). A patient can rotatably move the shaft to exercise one or more body parts. [0013] These and other aspects of the present invention will be better understood in view of the attached drawings and following detailed description of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014] The features of the present invention which are believed to be novel are set forth with particularity in the appended claims. The present invention, both as to its organization and manner of operation, together with further object and advantages thereof, may best be understood with reference to the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings which: [0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise device in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; [0016] FIG. 2a is a fragmented side view of the exercise device of FIG. 1 with a portion of the second leg removed to reveal a resistance mechanism; [0017] FIG. 2b is a fragmented front view of an exercise device of FIG. 1 with a portion of the second leg removed to reveal the resistance mechanism; [0018] FIG. 3 is an exercise device having a shaft extending beyond the second leg of the exercise device, upon which a torque wrench can be used to measure torque; [0019] FIG. 4 is a single tower exercise device in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; [0020] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an exercise device in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention; [0021] FIG. 6 is a fragmented side view of the exercise device depicted in FIG. 5 with a portion of the end housing removed to reveal the resistance mechanism; Continue reading about Exercise device... 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