Patent ID: 7806807
Filing Date: 2010-10-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise device for improving balance, the device comprising: a platform configured to receive the body of a person; a balancing element comprising a curved floor contacting portion positioned at an underside of the platform and configured to contact a floor when the device is in use, wherein the balancing element causes the platform to pivot relative to the floor to bear on the floor unless the person balances on the platform to prevent the platform from bearing on the floor, the balancing element being mounted to the underside of the platform, the platform being pivotable relative to the balancing element so as to permit angular displacement of the platform with respect to the balancing element while the person balances on the platform; an adjustable angular displacement limiter, coupled to the platform and operatively associated with the balancing element, such that the limiter is adjustably engageable and disengageable with the balancing element, wherein the limiter limits the angular displacement of the platform relative to the balancing element when engaged with the balancing element, and wherein the platform is freely pivotable with respect to the balancing element when the limiter is disengaged from the balancing element; and an adjustment access path to provide adjustment access to the limiter while the balancing element is operably mounted to the platform; whereby the device is adapted for a person to balance movement of the platform relative to the floor and simultaneous movement of the platform relative to the balancing element.