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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 18, 2022
Stephen P. Ihli, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Mark A. Krull, New Braunfels, TX (US);
Stephen P. Ihli, Santa Monica, CA (US);
Mark A. Krull, New Braunfels, TX (US);
Abstract
A back stretching exercise apparatus includes a base configured to occupy a stable upright position on top of an underlying floor surface, an upper body support configured to support a person's back, and a lower body support configured to support at least the lower halves of a person's legs. Each support is operatively connected to the base to accommodate a person occupying a back relaxing position with his lower legs resting on the lower body support, his back pressing against a portion of the upper body support facing generally toward the lower body support, and his hips lowered into a gap between the upper body support and the lower body support to establish a generally V-shape between his upper legs and his torso and to place his lower lumbar region in gentle traction.