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Squatting apparatus without spinal column compressionSquatting apparatus without spinal column compression description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080020911, Squatting apparatus without spinal column compression. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
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''). Continue reading about Squatting apparatus without spinal column compression... 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