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Therapy device, toy and methodTherapy device, toy and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070173169, Therapy device, toy and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0001]The invention is an inventive device, as well as an inventive method. The Inventive Device [0002]The inventive device will include a block and a cord threaded through a bore formed within the block. The diameter of the cord is the width of the bore, thereby enabling the block to slide along the cord. [0003]The bore bears a crooked configuration such that when the cord is in a slack position, the block is displaceable along the cord. However, when the cord is pulled taut, the cord frictionally engages the block within the bore, thereby restricting displacement of the block along the cord. [0004]The block may form any type of known shape, such as a rectangular solid, a triangular solid, a pyramid, tetrahedral shape, or even a sphere. Optionally, the block may include parts that are selectively fastenable together. Moreover the parts of the block may optionally include weighted elements that enable a user to selectively change the weight of the block. Alternatively, the device may include a plurality of blocks bearing differing weights, thereby enabling a user to choose a desired block. [0005]In preferred embodiments of the device, handles are positioned at opposing ends of the cord. In order to facilitate removal of the block from the cord, at least one handle should be removable from the cord. [0006]In a preferred embodiment of the device, the bore comprising a pair of generally linear tunnels that form an angle, such as an angle is in the range of 175-178 degrees. The Inventive Method [0007]The invention also includes a method of using the inventive device described above. The method will include the step of providing a block and forming a bore passing through the block. Also, the method will include the step of threading a cord through the bore formed within the block, and selecting the cord so that its diameter is smaller than the bore's width, which enables the block to displace (slide) along the cord. [0008]The method will also include the steps of configuring the bore to have a crooked configuration, and positioning the block adjacent a first end of the cord, then elevating the first end of the cord with respect to its second end, thereby urging the block to displace downwardly along the cord toward the second end. Further, the method will include pulling the cord taut, thereby causing the block to engage the cord within the bore, restricting displacement of the block along the cord. [0009]Optionally, the block may comprise any shape, such as a tetrahedral, any polyhedral, a rectangular solid (including a cube), a triangular solid, a pyramid; or even a sphere. In a preferred embodiment, the block may be formed of parts are selectively fastenable together. [0010]The above method may be used as an amusement (i.e., a plaything), or the method may be well-suited for incorporation into any rehabilitation or therapeutic routine. As such, the method may include the step of forming the block to include weighted elements that enable a user to select the weight of the block, and thereby vary the resistance encountered by a patient or other user of the method and/or device. [0011]Optionally, a pair of generally linear tunnels angled with respect to one another form the bore. Preferably, the tunnels form an angle in the range of 175-178 degrees. [0012]In a preferred embodiment, the method will include the steps of slackening the cord until the block displaces to a position adjacent the second end of the cord. Additionally, the method may also include the step of elevating the second end of the cord relative the first end of the cord, thereby urging the block to displace downwardly along the cord towards its first end. [0013]Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0014]FIG. 1 is an exploded and perspective view of the inventive device, according to the principles of the invention. [0015]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the inventive device, shown with the cord in a general slack condition. [0016]FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the inventive device, shown with the cord taut. [0017]FIG. 4 is an isolated view of a cross-section of the block, as viewed from plane IV-IV depicted on FIG. 2. [0018]FIG. 5 is an isolated view of a cross-section of the block, as viewed from plane V-V depicted in FIG. 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0019]FIG. 1 shows an exploded and perspective view of the inventive device 10, according to the principles of the invention. The device 10 includes a cord 12 having a handle 14 positioned adjacent a first end of the cord 12, and another handle 17 positioned adjacent a second end of the cord 12. A respective stop 13 is positioned on the cord 12 adjacent opposing ends of the cord near the respective handles 14, 17. The device 10 also includes a block 16 having a bore 18 passing therethrough. Continue reading about Therapy device, toy and method... Full patent description for Therapy device, toy and method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Therapy device, toy and method 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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