US2008103033A1PendingUtilityA1

Automobile exercises and method and apparatus for performing the same

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 31, 2006Filed: Jul 3, 2007Published: May 1, 2008
Est. expiryOct 31, 2026(~0.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Prem Agarwal
A63B 2208/0233A63B 23/035A63B 26/00
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Abstract

A method of engaging in a physical exercise, while driving a motor vehicle, includes providing instructions for exercising in a vehicle, the instructions including an exercise routine, sitting down in the vehicle driver seat, and following the instructions to engage in the exercise routine. The exercise routine can also be followed by a passenger, and when the vehicle is not in motion.

Claims

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1 . A method of engaging in a physical exercise while driving a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:
 a) providing instructions for exercising in a vehicle, the instructions including an exercise routine;   b) sitting down in the vehicle driver seat; and   c) following the instructions to engage in the exercise routine.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the instructions include a plurality of exercise routines selected from the group consisting of left arm exercise, right arm exercise, left hand exercise, right hand exercise, left leg exercise, right leg exercise, left knee exercise, right knee exercise, left foot exercise, right foot exercise, left thigh exercise, right thigh exercise, left shoulder exercise, right shoulder exercise, elbow exercise, and hip exercise.   
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the step c) comprises selecting one of the exercise routines and repeating for a period of about 5 to about 15 seconds.   
   
   
       4 . In a motor vehicle equipped with a steering device, a driver seat, a floor, and a driver side arm rest, a method of using the vehicle to engage in a physical exercise while driving the vehicle, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing instructions for exercising in a vehicle, the instructions including an exercise routine;   b) sitting down in the vehicle driver seat; and   c) following the instructions to engage in the exercise routine.   
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the instructions include a plurality of exercise routines selected from the group consisting of left arm exercise, right arm exercise, left hand exercise, right hand exercise, left leg exercise, right leg exercise, left knee exercise, right knee exercise, left foot exercise, right foot exercise, left thigh exercise, right thigh exercise, left shoulder exercise, right shoulder exercise, elbow exercise, and hip exercise.   
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the step c) comprises selecting one of the exercise routines and repeating for a period of about 5 to about 15 seconds.   
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left arm exercise comprises placing the left arm on the driver arm side rest and bending the elbow back and forth so as to swing the forearm toward and away from the left shoulder.   
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein:
 the forearm swings between 0°-90° angle in each repetition.   
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the right arm exercise comprises extending the right arm generally diagonally straight towards the right front of the vehicle and engaging in a generally linear to and fro motion.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the right arm exercise comprises stretching the right arm generally horizontally towards the front of the vehicle and swinging back and forth between the backrest of the front passenger seat and the chest of the person.   
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left hand exercise comprises stretching the left arm generally straight towards the left knee and rotating the left hand between clockwise and counterclockwise motions.   
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the right hand exercise comprises stretching the right arm towards the front of the vehicle and rotating the right hand between clockwise and counterclockwise motions.   
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left knee exercise comprises rocking the left knee laterally while keeping the left foot in contact with the vehicle floor.   
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left leg exercise comprises lifting the left leg so that left foot is off the floor and the left thigh is generally off the seat, and swinging the lower leg in front and back motions.   
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the right foot exercise comprises swinging the right toe left and right in a generally arcuate motion while keeping the right heel in contact with the vehicle floor.   
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left thigh exercise comprises rocking the left thigh generally vertically while keeping the left toe in contact with the vehicle floor.   
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left thigh exercise comprises lifting and rocking the left hip and thigh up and down while keeping the left foot in contact with the vehicle floor.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the left shoulder exercise comprises placing the left arm on the left window sill and retracting the elbow rearwardly generally past the upper torso, holding the left arm in this position, and rocking the left shoulder in a to and fro generally linear motion.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the right shoulder exercise comprises keeping the right hand in contact with the steering device and rotating the right shoulder in a generally clockwise or counterclockwise motion.   
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the elbow comprises rocking the left and right elbows up and down generally simultaneously while keeping the left and right hands in contact with the steering device.   
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the hip exercise comprises rocking left and right hips alternately thereby causing left and right thighs to move in front and back motions.   
   
   
       22 . A method of engaging in a physical exercise in a motor vehicle, comprising the steps of:
 a) providing instructions for exercising in a vehicle, the instructions including an exercise routine;   b) sitting down in the vehicle driver or passenger seat; and   c) following the instructions to engage in the exercise routine.   
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 22 , wherein:
 the instructions include a plurality of exercise routines selected from the group consisting of left arm exercise, right arm exercise, left hand exercise, right hand exercise, left leg exercise, right leg exercise, left knee exercise, right knee exercise, left foot exercise, right foot exercise, left thigh exercise, right thigh exercise, left shoulder exercise, right shoulder exercise, elbow exercise, and hip exercise.   
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the step c) comprises selecting one of the exercise routines and repeating for a period of about 5 to about 15 seconds.   
   
   
       25 . In a motor vehicle equipped with a steering device, a driver seat, a passenger seat, a floor, a driver side arm rest, and a passenger side arm rest, a method of using the vehicle to engage in a physical exercise, the method comprising the steps of:
 a) providing instructions for exercising in a vehicle, the instructions including an exercise routine;   b) sitting down in the vehicle driver or passenger seat; and   c) following the instructions to engage in the exercise routine.   
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 25 , wherein:
 the instructions include a plurality of exercise routines selected from the group consisting of left arm exercise, right arm exercise, left hand exercise, right hand exercise, left leg exercise, right leg exercise, left knee exercise, right knee exercise, left foot exercise, right foot exercise, left thigh exercise, right thigh exercise, left shoulder exercise, right shoulder exercise, elbow exercise, and hip exercise.   
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 26 , wherein:
 the step c) comprises selecting one of the exercise routines and repeating for a period of about 5 to about 15 seconds.

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