ABSTRAP

CORRECTEUR DE POSTURE « ABSTRAP »

English Abstract

The invention provides a useful solution to improper posture usually found in
humans over 30 years
of age. The rubber frame includes a plurality of leg keys designed to fit
around the upper thigh. The tension
control runs horizontal to the shoulder blades and is held from slipping by
meshing tractor teeth and two stainless
steel clips. The upper shoulders of the frame are widened to provide
additional support and control. Each leg
key is composed of an elongated rubber strap connected to a slightly stiffer
rubber thigh loop. The upper end
of the frame is flexible and allows the upper body to pivot independently.
When seen from a front upright
standing position, the AbStrap can be seen around the inside of each shoulder
and around the upper inside
thigh and stomach.

Claims

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE
IS CLAIMED ARE
DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1.) In a rubber back frame, the combination of a plurality of leg keys each
comprising of a lower thigh,
an upper portion with shoulder pads and tension control;
.cndot. a tension control comprising of a series of ridges or caterpillar
teeth in the rubber - arranged
to engage each other and to be held or fastened in place
.cndot. a plurality of shoulder tension members - each fixed to one of the
lower leg thigh loops
.cndot. leg thigh loops designed to specifically attach to shoulder bands
2.) The combination defined in claim 1, wherein the straps are connected to
the leg keys and cross behind the
shoulder blades.
3.) The combination defined in claim 1, wherein the shoulder bands loop below
the shoulder blades and are
each equipped with tractor teeth that provide an adjustable connection.

Description

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THE AbStrap ThEREFORE:
Provides the human spine Leith additional support, as well as building the
abdominal and back mustles.
BACICGROUN~ OF THE INVENTION:
The AbStrap is a completely new, revolutionary device. The AbStrap addresses
the condition of the
human spine as well as helping to maintain and increase flexibility.
Originally designed' to aid posture control
and enhance body awareness in the Yoga practice of Asanas or steady poses.
The Yoga practice of asanas are poses designed to promote a state of mental
and physical well-being.
This my be defined as the condition that is experienced when af! the organs
function efficiently under the intel-
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ligent control of the mind'. ~sanas hare an extraordinary capacity to
overhaulP reju~fenate and to bring the
entire system into a state of balance,
The Ab~trap hems to maintae'n and increase the flexibility of thse spine by
holding the shou:f~ers
slightly back. it bas been said that you are as young as your spine.
The AbStrap was designed by artistic designer Collon ~ro~un in March 2tlti3.
it has been
completely tested and ~rorn 3-5 hours each day for the course of a 3 month
period. t3uring this period,
there was a noticable strengthening of the mid section, and rya adverse
affecas.
~C!'NIIt~AR'~ 01: TIE (~JEIVTIOPf:
fibs AbStrap is a body avuareness device that cos~rects pour posture by gently
pulling shoulders gently
bath. ~3esigned primarily for the Yoga practice of Asanas or "steady - poses"
the AbStrap is made of
rubber polymer material. fifth 2 leg loops ~~~ in length aid 1" i'n v~idt~,
each loop joined to a rubber strip 4fl"
long that widens around the shoulders. i3ehind the shoulder blades is the
simple tension control that regulates
the entire tension. The A.bStrap will also come in a number of different
tertsioos. The ~bStrap
will help to maintain acrd increase flexibility of the spine by providing
constant tension on the abdominal
and bacf~ ~nuscl'es.

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DETAiLE~ DESCRIPTION OF THE INDENTION:
The embodiment of the invention illustrated Figure 1 & Z - the rnain frame 1
comprises of tuo leg
keys each comprising a lower section 2 and an upper section 3, the two
sections being tension controlled by
connection 4. The leg keys 2 and 3 are made of a stronger poEymerie material
with a slightly harder surface.
Pivot connections 5 and 6 are reinforced and held to the main frame 1 by
lightweight adjustable clip screws.
The upper and lower leg sections are identical and as seen in FIG. 1 & 2
traverse the spine in a cross
section which has been shown in the form of an elongated rectangPe fit over
the from of the human body.
Inwardly projecting flaps wrap around the shoulders and connect below the
shouides 7. Inwardly
projecting tractor teeth ffG.6, 8 provide the necessary resistance and are
held in place by two stainless steel
clips 9 and 10. These clips are removable, allaying for easy increased or
decreased tension control.
Throughout its length, each leg ~key° section is re-enforced with a
strong polymer.
Figure 3 members 11 and 12 are identical and are cut from looped lengths. Each
member has a though
bore 13 that accommodates an adjustable clip screw. This screw opens at one
end allowing easy access to the
fitting of the device.
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It will be apparent that various changes and modifications can be made without
departing Pram the
scope of the invention. Thus extra thickness I~ and 16 can be replaced by
additional shoulder bands. And the
tension contra( can be replaced by a slightly different tightening device.
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