George A Shaw

US Patent:

61064904, Aug 22, 2000

Filed:

Jul 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/356103

Inventors:

George B. Shaw - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A61H 100

US Classification:

601 49

Abstract:

An exercise and rehabilitation machine for strengthening the torso muscles and rehabilitating back injuries includes an optional leg support and an angled torso platform further having attached a plurality of vibrational therapy pads and body pads whereby the angled torso platform cradles and supports that portion of weight attributable to the upper body, or torso, of a user, and if the leg support is not used, the user supports that portion of weight attributable to the lower body with the user's feet against the bottom surface of a room, or otherwise, if the leg support is included, the user supports that portion of weight attributable to the lower body with the user's legs draped over the leg support.

US Patent:

59719010, Oct 26, 1999

Filed:

Dec 4, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/760674

Inventors:

George B. Shaw - Scottsdale AZ

International Classification:

A63B 2302

US Classification:

482142

Abstract:

The present invention provides an exercise apparatus which utilizes gravity to create a gentle tension upon the lower back. This gentle tension is used in combination with stretching and toning exercises to strengthen and rehabilitate the lower back. The present invention further provides an attached vibratory device attached to the exercise apparatus. The attached vibratory device is used in conjunction with lower back exercises and stimulates the muscle tissue and blood circulation. The apparatus of the present invention comprise the primary structures: a body support structure, a leg support structure and a base connected to both the body support structure and the leg support structure. The apparatus of the present invention further provides for a multitude of different positions in which the therapeutic stretches and exercises may be performed.