CHAIR FOR EXERCISE OR PHYSICAL THERAPY

Abstract

A chair designed for individuals that sit and work for long hours in front of laptops, desktops, or mobile devices to stay fit by providing a means to generally exercise a user's neck, shoulders, elbows, thighs, legs and feet. The chair may include a retractable pull for general hand and feet exercises, or a head cushion for general neck and spine exercises, or an elbow cushion for general elbow and shoulder exercises, or a thigh compression spring for general leg and thigh exercises.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0006] One or more embodiments of the invention generally relate to objects incorporating multi-use functionality. More particularly, the invention relates to furniture incorporating multi-use functionality.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The following background information may present examples of specific aspects of the prior art (e.g., without limitation, approaches, facts, or common wisdom) that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon.

[0008] In some instances, people who spend prolonged amounts of time in chairs and other similar leisure objects may develop soreness, weakness, and/or various issues in various areas of their bodies.

[0009] The following is an example of a specific aspect in the prior art that, while expected to be helpful to further educate the reader as to additional aspects of the prior art, is not to be construed as limiting the present invention, or any embodiments thereof, to anything stated or implied therein or inferred thereupon. One such aspect of the prior art shows an office chair and office desk independently incorporating features allowing a user to perform beneficial exercise without leaving the chair or desk by utilizing movable exercise arms attached to adjustable variable resistance bearing assemblies attached to the chair seat or desk to provide a full range of omnidirectional exercises. By way of educational background, another aspect of the prior art generally useful to be aware of teaches of an exercise apparatus having a mobile desk chair including at least one attachment point configured to permit slidable attachment and adjustment of an exercise implement. Yet another such aspect of the prior art discloses of an apparatus for both supporting an occupant as a task chair and exercising lumbar extensors. However, these solutions may not provide an efficient and effective means for incorporating multi-use functionality into various objects. A solution which did so would be desirable.

[0010] In view of the foregoing, it is clear that these traditional techniques are not perfect and leave room for more optimal approaches.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] The present invention is illustrated by way of example, and not by way of limitation, in the figures of the accompanying drawings and in which like reference numerals refer to similar elements and in which:

[0012] FIGS. 1A and 1B are illustrations of an exemplary chair, with FIG. 1A being a sketch and FIG. 1B being a photograph, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0013] FIG. 2 is an illustration of an exemplary removable head cushion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and

[0014] FIG. 3 is an illustration of an exemplary board for use with a chair, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in the figures are not necessarily drawn to scale.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SOME EMBODIMENTS

[0016] The present invention is best understood by reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein.

[0017] Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed but that all fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural and vice versa and masculine as feminine and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.

[0018] It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to "an element" is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to "a step" or "a means" is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word "or" should be understood as having the definition of a logical "or" rather than that of a logical "exclusive or" unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0019] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

[0020] From reading the present disclosure, other variations and modifications will be apparent to persons skilled in the art. Such variations and modifications may involve equivalent and other features which are already known in the art, and which may be used instead of or in addition to features already described herein.

[0021] Although Claims have been formulated in this Application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalization thereof, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any Claim and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention.

[0022] Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable subcombination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may be formulated to such features and/or combinations of such features during the prosecution of the present Application or of any further Application derived therefrom.

[0023] References to "one embodiment," "an embodiment," "example embodiment," "various embodiments," etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase "in one embodiment," or "in an exemplary embodiment," do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.

[0024] Headings provided herein are for convenience and are not to be taken as limiting the disclosure in any way.

[0025] The enumerated listing of items does not imply that any or all of the items are mutually exclusive, unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0026] The terms "a", "an" and "the" mean "one or more", unless expressly specified otherwise.

[0027] Devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless expressly specified otherwise. In addition, devices or system modules that are in at least general communication with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries.

[0028] A description of an embodiment with several components in communication with each other does not imply that all such components are required. On the contrary a variety of optional components are described to illustrate the wide variety of possible embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] As is well known to those skilled in the art many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, or improved and/or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.

[0030] In the following description and claims, the terms "coupled" and "connected," along with their derivatives, may be used. It should be understood that these terms are not intended as synonyms for each other. Rather, in particular embodiments, "connected" may be used to indicate that two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contact with each other. "Coupled" may mean that two or more elements are in direct physical or electrical contact. However, "coupled" may also mean that two or more elements are not in direct contact with each other, but yet still cooperate or interact with each other.

[0031] It is to be understood that any exact measurements/dimensions or particular construction materials indicated herein are solely provided as examples of suitable configurations and are not intended to be limiting in any way. Depending on the needs of the particular application, those skilled in the art will readily recognize, in light of the following teachings, a multiplicity of suitable alternative implementation details.

[0032] Some embodiments of the present invention may provide various objects, including, without limitation, chairs, mattresses, couches, tables, and desks, which may incorporate means for engaging in resistance activity and/or exercise. It is contemplated that any of the individual functional features taught by the present invention may be similarly applied to any suitable furniture in which a user may be seated upon, or enough nearby, to provide an opportunity for exercise or physical therapy while the user is otherwise stationary. By way of example, and not limitation, those skilled in the art, in light of the teachings of the present invention, will readily recognize that some or all of the teachings of the present invention may apply to other kinds of furniture such as tables, bed frames, mattresses, sofas, etc. Moreover, many practical embodiments of the present invention may be suitable for use in a wide variety of environments, including, without limitation, office, workplace, home, etc

[0033] FIGS. 1A and 1B are illustrations of an exemplary chair, with FIG. 1A being a sketch and FIG. 1B being a photograph, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have a head cushion 105. In some embodiments, head cushion 105 may be responsive to pressure and/or may return to a default position in absence of pressure. In a non-limiting example, a head cushion 105 may move backward when a user's head may be pushed against the head cushion 105, and the head cushion may apply spring-like force to user's head until head cushion 105 returns to an upright position. In the present non-limiting example, a user may engage in exercise by exerting neck and/or shoulder muscles to push user's head against resistive force of head cushion 105. In some embodiments, head cushion 105 may be removable. In some of these embodiments, head cushion 105 may have a strap for fastening to chair 100. In a non-limiting example, a strap may extend around and behind a chair 100 to hold head cushion 105 in place. In another non-limiting example, head cushion straps may attach to hooks on a chair 100. In some embodiments, removable head cushion may be suitable for use on a variety of objects. In a non-limiting example, a removable head cushion may be suitable for being strapped to a seat of a car. In many embodiments, head cushion 105 may be suitable for engaging in various exercises. In a non-limiting example, a user may use a removable head cushion to engage in light neck exercises.

[0034] In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have elbow cushions 110. In some embodiments, elbow cushions 110 may be responsive and/or may provide resistive force to external pressures. In a non-limiting example, an elbow cushion 110 may give space in response to pressure from a user's elbow and may provide resistive force against elbow until elbow cushion 110 returns to default position. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have arm rests 112. Further, in the present embodiment, chair 100 may have extendable arms 115 which may extend from arm rests 112. In some embodiments, extendable arms 115 may be suitable for supporting various objects. In a non-limiting example, extendable arms 115 may support a board onto which a user may place electronic devices (e.g. laptop) and/or other objects. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have various handles 120 which may respond and/or may provide resistive force to applied pressure. In a non-limiting example, a user may grab a handle and pull to engage in resistance exercise. In some embodiments, handles 120 may retract into chair 100 as a default position. In some of these embodiments, chair 100 may have flaps which may cover handles 120 when not in use. In some embodiments, some handles 120 may be large enough to be suitable for fitting a user's foot. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have adjusting means 125 to allow adjustment of chair 100 components. In a non-limiting example, adjusting means 125 may allow arm rests 112 to be raised and/or lowered to adjust to a user's body. In another non-limiting example, adjusting means 125 may allow chair 100 seat to be raised and/or lowered. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have a thigh compression spring 130. In some embodiments, thigh compression spring may respond and/or may provide resistive force to applied pressure. In some of these embodiments, thigh compression spring 130 may be suitable for exercise. In a non-limiting example, a user may press user's legs against opposing sides of thigh compression spring 130 to engage in resistance exercise. In the present embodiment, chair back 135 may be designed to support a user's back. In some embodiments, chair back 135 may be curved in a shape of a spinal cord. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have hooks 140 to support various objects, including, without limitation, dumbbells, elastic bands, etc. In some embodiments, hooks 140 may be situated on multiple sides of chair. In many embodiments, hooks 140 may be situated so as to reduce visibility of hooks 140 and/or objects held by hooks 140. In a non-limiting example, hooks 140 may be situated below top plane of chair's seat. In the present embodiment, chair 100 may have elastic straps 150 attached to legs of chair 100. In some embodiments, chair 100 may have a strap attached between all of the legs of chair 100. In other embodiments, chair 100 may have only one strap 150. In some embodiments, straps 150 may be attached to the chair legs by means 155. Attachment means 155 may include, but not limited to, metal hooks, clamps, screws, glue, etc. In some embodiments, strap 150 may be any suitable form and/or material, including, without limitation, elastic cord, elastic rubber band, elastic plastic band, elastic fabric strap, etc. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that choice of material specifications may depend on the needs of the particular application; e.g., without limitation, depending on how the product is manufactured. In a non-limiting example, the user may engage straps 150 with one or both feet for exercising one or both legs. Further this example, the user may position his or her feet on the inside of a strap 150 and then move his or her legs to stretch the strap in an outward direction. In an alternative embodiment, the user may position his or her feet on the outside of strap 155 and then move his or her legs to stretch the strap in an inward direction. In an alternative embodiment, the user may position his or her feet on the top of strap 155 and then move his or her legs to stretch the strap in a downward direction. In an alternative embodiment, the user may position his or her feet on the bottom of strap 155 and then move his or her legs to stretch the strap in an upward direction.

[0035] In some embodiments, chair 100 may have holders for receiving various objects, including, without limitation, cups, bottles, etc. In one or more embodiments, chair 100 may have built-in elastic cords, rubber bands, etc. which may be replaceable.

[0036] In at least one embodiment, chair 100 may incorporate massage functionality. In a non-limiting example, a chair 100 may have equipment for massaging a user's shoulders. In some alternate embodiments, chair 100 may incorporate a means for providing heat to the user. In other alternate embodiments, chair 100 may incorporate a means for providing an adjustable lumbar support to the user.

[0037] FIG. 2 is an illustration of an exemplary removable head cushion, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In the present embodiment, a head cushion 205 may have an attached cord 210 to provide a securing means to various objects. In some embodiments, cord 210 may be any suitable form and/or material, including, without limitation, elastic cord, elastic band, fabric strap, etc. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that choice of material specifications may depend on the needs of the particular application; e.g., without limitation, depending on how the product is manufactured.

[0038] FIG. 3 is an illustration of an exemplary board for use with a chair, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In some embodiments, a board 300 may be suitable for placement on extendable arms 115 of chair. In the present embodiments, board 300 may have a mouse pad 305. In some embodiments, board 300 may have suitable space to receive various devices, including, without limitation, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc. In the present embodiment, board 300 may have pads 310, In some embodiments, pads 310 may be composed of any suitable material, including, without limitation, gel. In one or more embodiments, pads 310 may be suitable for providing a comfortable position for user hands, arms, and/or elbows. In the present embodiment, board 300 may have one or more holders 315. In some embodiments, holders 315 may be suitable to receive beverage holders, such as, without limitation, coffee cups. In the present embodiment, board 300 may have one or more holes 320. In some embodiments, holes 320 may be suitable for passing electric cords through. In the present embodiment, board 300 may have grooves 325. In some embodiments, grooves 325 may be suitable for receiving and/or holding various objects, including, without limitation, pens, pencils, phones, etc. In some embodiments, board 300 may attach to a band or other similar means which may fasten onto chair 100. In a non-limiting example, an elastic band incorporated into chair 100 may extend to attach to board 300 to hold board 300 in place.

[0039] In some alternative embodiments, multi-use functionality may be incorporated into other objects. In a non-limiting example, a mattress may have built in elastic bands which a user may use to engage in exercise while in bed. In another non-limiting example, a couch may have similar functionality as described for a chair 100. In still another non-limiting example, a desk may have built-in elastic bands, hooks for dumbbells, and other functionality to provide means for resistance activity. In the present non-limiting example, desk functionality may function in tandem with chair 100 functionality. In a non-limiting example, a desk and a chair 100 may have corresponding hooks for receiving opposing ends of an elastic band. In the present non-limiting example, a user may attach an elastic band to both the desk and the chair 100 and perform resistance exercise by pushing away from desk while sitting in chair 100.

[0040] All the features disclosed in this specification, including any accompanying abstract and drawings, may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0041] It is noted that according to USA law 35 USC §112 (1), all claims must be supported by sufficient disclosure in the present patent specification, and any material known to those skilled in the art need not be explicitly disclosed. However, 35 USC §112 (6) requires that structures corresponding to functional limitations interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) must be explicitly disclosed in the patent specification. Moreover, the USPTO's Examination policy of initially treating and searching prior art under the broadest interpretation of a "mean for" claim limitation implies that the broadest initial search on 112(6) functional limitation would have to be conducted to support a legally valid Examination on that USPTO policy for broadest interpretation of "mean for" claims. Accordingly, the USPTO will have discovered a multiplicity of prior art documents including disclosure of specific structures and elements which are suitable to act as corresponding structures to satisfy all functional limitations in the below claims that are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6) when such corresponding structures are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification. Therefore, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claims interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification, yet do exist in the patent and/or non-patent documents found during the course of USPTO searching, Applicant(s) incorporate all such functionally corresponding structures and related enabling material herein by reference for the purpose of providing explicit structures that implement the functional means claimed. Applicant(s) request(s) that fact finders during any claims construction proceedings and/or examination of patent allowability properly identify and incorporate only the portions of each of these documents discovered during the broadest interpretation search of 35 USC §112 (6) limitation, which exist in at least one of the patent and/or non-patent documents found during the course of normal USPTO searching and or supplied to the USPTO during prosecution. Applicant(s) also incorporate by reference the bibliographic citation information to identify all such documents comprising functionally corresponding structures and related enabling material as listed in any PTO Form-892 or likewise any information disclosure statements (IDS) entered into the present patent application by the USPTO or Applicant(s) or any 3^rd parties. Applicant(s) also reserve its right to later amend the present application to explicitly include citations to such documents and/or explicitly include the functionally corresponding structures which were incorporate by reference above.

[0042] Thus, for any invention element(s)/structure(s) corresponding to functional claim limitation(s), in the below claims, that are interpreted under 35 USC §112 (6), which is/are not explicitly disclosed in the foregoing patent specification, Applicant(s) have explicitly prescribed which documents and material to include the otherwise missing disclosure, and have prescribed exactly which portions of such patent and/or non-patent documents should be incorporated by such reference for the purpose of satisfying the disclosure requirements of 35 USC §112 (6). Applicant(s) note that all the identified documents above which are incorporated by reference to satisfy 35 USC §112 (6) necessarily have a filing and/or publication date prior to that of the instant application, and thus are valid prior documents to incorporated by reference in the instant application.

[0043] Having fully described at least one embodiment of the present invention, other equivalent or alternative methods of implementing objects incorporating multi-use functionality according to the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Various aspects of the invention have been described above by way of illustration, and the specific embodiments disclosed are not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed. The particular implementation of the objects incorporating multi-use functionality may vary depending upon the particular context or application. By way of example, and not limitation, the objects incorporating multi-use functionality described in the foregoing were principally directed to furniture implementations; however, similar techniques may instead be applied to any suitable objects, which implementations of the present invention are contemplated as within the scope of the present invention. The invention is thus to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the following claims. It is to be further understood that not all of the disclosed embodiments in the foregoing specification will necessarily satisfy or achieve each of the objects, advantages, or improvements described in the foregoing specification.

[0044] Claim elements and steps herein may have been numbered and/or lettered solely as an aid in readability and understanding. Any such numbering and lettering in itself is not intended to and should not be taken to indicate the ordering of elements and/or steps in the claims.

[0045] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed.

[0046] The Abstract is provided to comply with 37 C.F.R. Section 1.72(b) requiring an abstract that will allow the reader to ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to limit or interpret the scope or meaning of the claims. The following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.

Claims

1. A chair comprising: a seat; a chair back, said chair being operable to support a user's back when sitting in said chair; an arm rest; and at least one handle, said at least one handle being configured to retractably protrude from said arm rest and/or said seat and/or chair back, said at least one handle being further configured and disposed to enable the user to forcibly engage said at least one handle to accomplish a physical activity, which physical activity to at least include exercise or physical therapy, said at least one handle being further configured with a retraction mechanism being operable to selectively retract said handle into an internal compartment of said seat and/or arm rest and/or chair back.

2. The chair as recited in claim 1, further comprising a head cushion, said head cushion being configured to be operable to resistively move generally away from a user's head position when a force is applied against said head cushion, said head cushion being further adapted to provide a generally opposing force to said applied force until said head cushion returns to a generally neutral position.

3. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said elbow cushion further comprises at least one or more elbow cushions, said at least one or more elbow cushions is adapted to provide a substantially resistive force against an applied force until said elbow cushions return to an original position.

4. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said arm rest further comprises at least one or more arm rests, said at least one or more arm rests further comprises extendable arms which generally extend from said plurality of arm rests.

5. The chair as recited in claim 4, in which said extendable arms further comprises a board onto which a user may place electronic devices and other objects.

6. The chair as recited in claim 5, in which said board further comprises a pad.

7. The chair as recited in claim 6, in which said board further comprises at least one or more holders.

8. The chair as recited in claim 7 in which said board further comprises at least one or more holes.

9. The Chair as recited in claim 8, in which said board further comprises at least one object holding groove in a lower portion of the back of said chair and at least one elastic band at or near an upper portion thereof, said holding groove(s) being operable for constraining a lower portion of at least one object, and said at least one elastic band being operable for constraining an upper portion of the at least one object, said elastic band being optionally configured to be capable of being rolled over to a front side of said chair whereby the user may strap said band around his/her shoulders and perform a back and forth exercises motion to possibly build abdominal strength.

10. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said chair further comprises means for providing an elbow exercise.

11. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said handle further comprises at least one or more handles adapted to fit a user's foot, wherein said one or more handles provide generally resistive force to applied pressure.

12. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said adjusting means allow said arm rests to be substantially raised or lowered.

13. The chair as recited in claim 1, in which said adjusting means allow said seat to be generally raised or lowered.

14. The chair as recited in claim 1, further comprising a thigh compression spring.

15. The chair as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one hook, said at least one hook being configured with said chair to be operable for holding an object in place or resisting motion of an object engaged with said at least one hook.

16. The chair as recited in claim 1, further comprising at least one elastic strap being configured for exercising the user's legs.

17. The chair as recited in claim 1, further comprising means for joining said elastic strap to said chair.

18. The chair as recited in claim 14, in which said thigh compression spring is configured to folds into and out of said chair and configured to provide a generally resistive force to an applied pressure against generally opposing sides of said thigh compression spring.

19. A chair comprising: a seat; a chair back to support a user's back wherein said chair back is generally curved in a shape of a spinal cord; a retractable pull; a removable head cushion, in which said head cushion generally moves backward when a force is applied against said head cushion, wherein said head cushion is configured to apply a generally opposing spring-like force to said applied force until said head cushion returns to an essentially upright original position; an elbow cushion, in which said elbow cushion further comprises at least one or more elbow cushions in a original position, said elbow cushions is configured to provide a substantially resistive force against an applied force until said elbow cushions returns to said original position; an arm rest, in which said arm rest further comprises at least one or more arm rests wherein said at least one or more arm rests further comprises extendable arms which generally extends from said arm rests and adapted to support a board; a handle, said handle generally retracts into said chair as a default position, in which said handle further comprises at least one or more handles adapted to fit a user's foot, wherein said at least one or more handles is configured to provide a generally resistive force to an applied pressure until said at least one or more handles returns to said default position; an adjusting means; a thigh compression spring, in which said thigh compression spring is configured to provide a generally resistive force to an applied pressure against opposing sides of said thigh compression spring; a hook substantially located below a top plane of said seat so as to substantially reduce visibility of said hook; a foot rest; at least one elastic strap being configured for exercising the user's legs; and means for joining said elastic strap to said chair.

20. A chair comprising: means for vertically supporting a user to sit thereupon; an arm rest; handle means for providing a physical activity to the user while sitting in said chair, in which said supported physical activity at least includes exercise or physical therapy; means for selectively retracting said handle into an internal compartment of said seat and/or arm rest and/or chair back; means for supporting the user's back when the user is sitting in said chair; means for exercising the user's neck; and means for exercising the user's legs.

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