Angela S Jordan

US Patent:

20090305853, Dec 10, 2009

Filed:

Jun 8, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/135188

Inventors:

Angela L. Jordan - Scottsdale AZ, US

International Classification:

A63B 22/20

US Classification:

482132, 434258

Abstract:

A randomly multidirectional device can be used for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy. The platform has multiple randomly multidirectional wheels affixed to the bottom. The wheels are capable of supporting any portion of a person's body. An inflatable cushion is attached to the opposite side of the platform. The cushion is capable of supporting a person. A person places a portion of their weight on the device while the user maintains a stable attitude with other portions of their body and moves the device in a lateral direction. The characteristics of the device change with the amount of weight applied, the area of the body supported, and a steering effect created by the multiple randomly multidirectional wheels. The characteristics can be further altered through the simultaneous use of multiple said devices. These characteristics combined with specific movements and patterns comprise the basis for a unique approach for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy.