Balancing object

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7169099
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10667952

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One or more balancing objects are provided having an arcuate roof onto which a user may step and a pair of sidewalls to support the roof. The arcuate roof is shaped such that a portion of a user's foot will contact the balancing object when standing on the roof, thereby challenging the user to maintain balance in a more unsteady state than when standing flat-footed. The sidewalls extend downwardly from lateral side regions of the arcuate roof and preferably have a concave profile extending laterally towards one another to provide superior strength to the balancing object when loaded under a user's weight. A frictional overmold may be formed over the arcuate roof to provide a frictional surface preventing a user's footwear from slipping off of the balancing object. Multiple balancing objects may be positioned on a flat, horizontal surface in a variety of orientations such that the user can target certain muscle groups to train for improving balance and proprioception.

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NIKE INTERNATIONAL LTDONE BOWERMAN DRIVE BEAVERTON OR 97005-6453

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Guild, Tobin N Portland, OR 3 61
Kemery, Michael C Portland, OR 7 159

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