Hands Free Exercise Device

Abstract

A resistance exercise device is disclosed for an amputee which includes a support assembly configured to engage the stump portion of an amputated limb. The support assembly includes a pair of circumferential support cuffs. The support assembly includes inelastic adjustable bands with the support cuffs attached to the end thereof. The harness assembly is connected to a centrally located anchor, having a spacing member, that provides for a distribution of the user's weight between the arms. The device allows the user to selectively adjust the exercise load from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An adjustable, exercise device comprising:
 a. a first support assembly configured to circumferentially engage an arm of the user at a first location adjacent to an elbow joint;   b. a second support assembly configured to circumferentially engage an arm of the user at a first location adjacent to an elbow joint;   c. a first elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length where said elongated member is a substantially flat strap and, where said pair of ends includes a first end releasably connected to a first side of the first support assembly and a second end releasably connected to a second side of the first support assembly; and   d. a second elongated member having a pair of ends separated by a length where said elongated member is a substantially flat strap and, where said pair of ends includes a first end releasably connected to a first side of the second support assembly and a second end releasably connected to a second side of the second support assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising an anchor having a first portion for mounting to a structure wherein said structure is a closed door having a door jamb, wherein said anchor includes a strap that is passable between said closed door and said door jamb. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , further comprising a harness strap, having a loop therein, connected to and depending from the anchor strap. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the first and second elongated members are connected to the harness strap at an end opposite the first and second support assemblies. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , wherein the harness strap includes at least one cam buckle, such that the length of the harness strap loop is adjustable according to the length of strap through said cam buckle. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 3 , further comprising a spacing member having a first end and a second end, disposed within the harness strap loop. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second support assemblies include an adjuster enabling a circumference of said cuffs to be individually adjusted to securely conform to the arm of the user thereby retaining each said support assembly generally immovably on the user's arm. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein each said adjuster comprises a strap and buckle. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein each said adjuster comprises an elastic portion biased to maintain said support assemblies secured in place on the user's arm. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein each said adjuster comprises a hook and loop fastener.