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Leg muscle stretcher

a leg muscle and stretcher technology, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of leg cramps, especially calf muscle cramps, excruciating pain, and difficulty in getting out of bed or standing for people, and achieve the effects of strengthening the leg muscle, reducing pain, and being convenient to carry

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-19
KISSNER WENDELL L +2
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[0007]Accordingly, the invention presents an exercise device that is compact, lightweight and highly portable. Although indicated to alleviate cramps, the device can also be employed to strengthen the leg muscle. The device would be a welcome adjunct in many venues including but not limited to hospitals, nursing homes, dialysis clinics, gyms, etc. The invention provides for improved elements thereof in an arrangement for the purposes described that are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.

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Leg cramps, especially cramping in the calf muscle, can be excruciatingly painful.
Frequently, leg cramps occur while a person is sitting or lying in bed.
Unfortunately, getting out of bed or standing is difficult for people who may be incapacitated for one reason or another.

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[0013]Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the leg muscle stretcher is generally indicated at 10. As indicated above, the device 10 comprises three parts: a handle 12, a strap 14, and a foot mat 16. The handle 12 is a tube having open ends 12a and 12b. The ends are rounded to prevent the presence of sharp cutting edges. The handle 12 can be fabricated from almost any durable, lightweight material (plastic, metal, hard rubber, etc.). The strap 14 is fabricated from waterproof nylon or a material similar thereto. A conventional adjustment buckle 15 receives the free ends 14a, 14b of the strap 14, whereby the length of the strap 14 may be adjusted. The foot mat 16 comprises upper and lower unobstructed, planar surfaces. The foot mat 16 is fabricated from a soft, flexible material, such as rubber. Slots 16a and 16b are positioned adjacent respective opposite ends of foot mat 16. The device is assembled by threading the strap 14 through the foot mat 16 and handles 12 via respective slots / openings 16a...

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Abstract

The leg muscle stretcher is a device for stretching the leg muscle to alleviate cramping. The leg muscle stretcher includes three parts, including a handle, a strap and a foot mat. The strap is adjustable in length to accommodate users of different heights.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 272,904, filed Nov. 17, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention generally relates to exercise equipment. More specifically, the present invention is a leg muscle stretcher utilized for stretching the leg muscles to relieve cramps.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Leg cramps, especially cramping in the calf muscle, can be excruciatingly painful. Frequently, leg cramps occur while a person is sitting or lying in bed. The usual remedy is to stand and perform an exercise to stretch the calf muscle and relieve the cramp. Unfortunately, getting out of bed or standing is difficult for people who may be incapacitated for one reason or another. In these situations it would certainly be a boon to have a simplistic device that could be used to alleviate the painful leg cramps. Thus a leg muscle stretcher...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/00
CPCA63B21/0004A63B21/00047A63B21/0023A63B21/00185A63B23/0405A63B2023/006A63B21/143A63B21/4015
Inventor KISSNER, WENDELL L.MCCORD, CYNTHIA K.MCCORD, SR., DAVID R.
Owner KISSNER WENDELL L
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