James L Kane

US Patent:

45014213, Feb 26, 1985

Filed:

Aug 18, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/409142

Inventors:

James G. Kane - Washington DC
Ernest A. Pedicano - Stamford CT
James Pedicano - Ridgewood NJ

International Classification:

A01B 2304

US Classification:

272 96

Abstract:

A portable foot and/or leg exercising apparatus for an operator which includes a first and second plate a mechanism for pivotally connecting said first and second foot plate together, centrally positioned between the first and second plate and extending vertically from each of the first and second plates and a mechanism disposed within or around the pivot mechanism extending from the first and second plates and operably associated with the pivot mechanism and coaxial therewith for providing a resistant force to pivoting of the first and second plates wherein the first plate is pivoted in a clockwise direction by the toes of one foot of the operator and wherein the second plate is pivoted in a counterclockwise direction by pressure from the anterior aspect of the other foot of the operator so as to cause muscular actions of the foot and/or leg of the operator.