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Stride stretcherStride stretcher description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080293550, Stride stretcher. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
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I hereby claim the priority of my earlier filed provisional application No. 60/906,045 filed on Mar. 8, 2007. FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to device-assisted stretching to access the muscle groups found in the low back, upper thigh, lower legs, and feet, for the purpose of enhancing the gait pattern of the user. BACKGROUNDThe concept for this design came about during my participation in an exercise class that focused on biomechanical function of the lower body. During that class, the instructor was trying to get foot motion using a strap, but without the ability to stabilize the foot, the stretch wasn't effective. The canvas material of the yoga strap also prevented ease of motion about the wrist and elbows, creating excessive tension in the upper body while trying to do a relaxing stretch. This design maximizes the range of motion of the ankle in all three planes (sagittal, frontal, and transverse), while also allowing the user to keep the shoulders relaxed and the forearms from gripping excessively. SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSUREThe Stride Stretcher™ is disclosed that better facilitates passive stretching for functional movements of the hips and legs while walking. The end user of this product has the ability to increase range of motion of the ankle, knee, hips, and low back. The Stride Stretcher™ can be used in the home of an individual, in a physical therapy/rehabilitation clinic, or in a fitness-class format. WHAT IS CLAIMED ISThe Stride Stretcher™ is a unique foot support for holding the foot in extended fashion with straps to facilitate manipulation of movement of the foot. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGSFIG. 1 is a perspective view of the Stride Stretcher™ showing the sole of the unit, front securing strap, front securing hand strap, sole traction pads, sole insert, unit hand strap and the rear ankle strap. FIG. 2 is a side view of the removable pivoting handles. FIG. 3 is a top-side view of the small ankle strap and sole insert. FIG. 4 is a side view of the Stride Stretcher™ without the straps attached. FIG. 5 is a top-side view of the Stride Stretcher™ without the straps attached. FIG. 6 is a view of the unit strap ring. Continue reading about Stride stretcher... Full patent description for Stride stretcher Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Stride stretcher 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. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Stride stretcher or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Foldable aquatic stepper Next Patent Application: Multiple joint linkage device Industry Class: Exercise devices ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Stride stretcher patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.18966 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Novartis , Pfizer , Philips , Polaroid , Procter & Gamble , 174 |
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