CONCAVE ANGULATED POSITIONING DEVICE

Abstract

An improved positioning device (the DEVICE) comprises a new and unique concave angulated device for at least one of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user. The DEVICE's new concave angulated and more user friendly surface addresses the need for a more anatomically responsive body positioning DEVICE for achieving improved results relative to, among other things, the above uses. This DEVICE includes multiple embodiments, which also may comprise various possible configurations, that enable the DEVICE to also function as a fulcrum or lever and/or be capable of uniquely dispersing a load during the interaction between the user and the DEVICE.

Claims

1. A concave angulated device for at least one of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user, the device comprising of: at least one concave angulated surface, at least one base surface, at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other, and at least two other side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other.

2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one concave angulated surface is a component of a polyhedral presentation, and comprises at least one of, but not limited to: two or more connected surfaces that are substantially flat and are connected at substantially dihedral edges.

3. A device according to claim 2, wherein the device is, among other things, positioned against the user's body.

4. A device according to claim 3, wherein the device is, among other things, positioned to allow the user to undergo at least one activity of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, exercising, psoas muscle exercising, psoas muscle stretching, psoas muscle repairing, iliopsoas muscle exercising, iliopsoas muscle stretching, iliopsoas muscle repairing, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretches, rotator cuff exercises, rotator cuff stretches, elbow exercises, elbow stretches, wrist exercises, wrist stretches, hand exercises, hand stretches, finger exercises, finger stretches, hip exercises, hip stretches, knee exercises, knee stretches, ankle exercises, ankle stretches, foot exercises, foot stretches, plantar fascia exercises, plantar fascia stretches, toe exercises, toe stretches, pelvic tilting, core exercises, pelvic tilting from core muscular activity, chin retractions, spinal exercises, spinal stretches, spinal decompression, spinal traction, spinal range of motion improvement, extremity exercises, extremity stretches, extremity joint stretches, extremity joint distraction, extremity joint labral decompression, extremity joint exercises, extremity joint traction, extremity joint range of motion improvement, supporting, positioning, gliding, oscillating, rubbing, sliding, rolling, rocking, wobbling, sitting, reclining, lying, walking, running, hiking, backpacking, carrying a travel pack, wearing a fanny pack, carrying a child carrier, carrying a pet carrier, carrying a mail carrier's pack, carrying a backpack, carrying a firefighter's pack, carrying a military field pack, carrying a military pack, carrying a rucksack, carrying a military weapon, wielding a military weapon, wielding a weapon, carrying a weapon, carrying furniture, carrying appliances, carrying equipment, carrying a scuba pack, scuba diving, riding a motorcycle, biking, bicycling, tricycling, piloting, driving, self-rubbing, kayaking, massaging, kneading body tissues, sleeping, meditating, performing yoga, performing a sex act, performing thi chi, resting, kite surfing, surfboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, parachuting, firefighting, balancing, strengthening, rowing, using an ergometer, using a harness to transfer a person, using a harness to transfer a patient, using a rowing machine, rowing a boat, rowing a scull, kayaking, an animal self-rubbing device, an animal self-rubbing device for the purpose of revealing a habit which is also used for a diagnostic purpose to help aid a care giver to further care for the animal, or exercising.

5. A device according to claim 4, wherein the activity promotes, among other things, at least one of passive spinal intervertebral disc decompression, active spinal intervertebral disc decompression, passive spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, passive spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, the spinal disc pump, spinal intervertebral disc imbibition, spinal intervertebral disc repair, spinal intervertebral disc hydration, spinal intervertebral disc inflammation reduction, spinal intervertebral disc debris reduction, spinal joint anatomic effects, spinal joint physiologic effects, spinal traction, extremity joint anatomic effects, extremity joint physiologic effects, joint decompression, joint hydration, joint repair, joint distraction, joint traction, muscle repair, muscle stretching, muscle elongation, muscle strengthening, muscle relaxation, muscle spasm relaxation, tendon repair, tendon stretching, tendon strengthening, ligament repair, ligament strengthening, ligament stretching, cartilage repair, cartilage hydration, disrupting scar tissue, disrupting the formation of scar tissue, elongating scar tissue, elongating neurological tissues, decreasing fluid accumulation, improving fluid drainage, improving circulation, improving lactic acid equilibrium, improving lymphatic flow, improve tissue drainage, or improving tissue elasticity of the user.

6. A device according to claim 5, wherein the activity includes at least one of, but not limited to: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

7. A device according to claim 6, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

8. A device according to claim 7, wherein the activity promotes, among other things, at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, a beneficial energetic state, proposed proper spinal disc pump imbibition action which is at least beneficial to allow for proper healing but not limited to at least one of after disc injury, overloading, immobility, decreased range of motion, mechanical damage, wear and tear, hypomobility, hypermobility, reduced disc failure properties, altered cell level signals, matrix remodeling, incomplete healing, reduced motion segment function, pain, or degenerative changes.

9. A device according to claim 2, wherein the device comprises, among other things, at least one type of material.

10. A device according to claim 9, wherein the at least one type of material comprises of at least one of foam, graphite, fiberglass, composite, gel, water, air, gas, fiber, plastic, microfiber, metal, sand, glass, ceramic, stone, metallic, polymer, resin, paper, cloth, wood, polycarbonate, silicone, rubber, wax, carbon fiber, Teflon, polyester, polymer, kevlar, dacron, water-resistant material, waterproof material, oil-resistant material, oil proof material, or organic material.

11. A device according to claim 10, wherein at least one of an integrated layer, integrated layering, a volume, or layers comprises, but is not limited to, at least one of closed cell material or open cell material.

12. A device according to claim 10, wherein the device comprises, but is not limited to, at least one compressible material.

13. A device according to claim 10, wherein the device comprises, but is not limited to, at least one volume of: a single essentially uniform volume which is possibly made of at least a single material; an integrated layering of at least one of, but not limited to, a vertical, a horizontal, an oblique, a random, a curved, or a combination of these various layering orientations which is possibly made of at least a single material; or at least two integrated layerings arranged in at least one of, but not limited to, a vertical, a horizontal, an oblique, a randomly, a curved, or a combination of these various layering orientations which is possibly made of at least a single material.

14. A device according to claim 13, wherein the device is manufactured with, but is not limited to, at least one step of additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, lathing, turning, injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, casting, compression moulding, rotational moulding, transfer moulding, 3d printing, vacuum forming, welding, die casting, thermoforming, machining, vacuum casting, laminating, pouring, spraying, gluing, cutting, sawing, fastening, or pressure forming.

15. A device according to claim 14, wherein the device comprising of at least one concave angulated surface comprises at least one of, but is not limited to: at least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation, also where the opposing surface of a concave angulation comprises of at least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation, where the angle of the edge of a concave angulation to the mean comprises of at least 2 degrees and not more than 178 degrees as measured in a manner also essentially forming a dihedral angle at a minimum point of the at least one concave angulated surface; the height from a concave angulated dihedral edge when measured through the shortest distance to the base surface being substantially equal to the heights of the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other and are also substantially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated dihedral edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device; the height from a concave angulated dihedral edge when measured through the shortest distance to the base surface being substantially unequal to the heights of the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other and are also substantially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated dihedral edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device; the distance between the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other as well as being essentially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device; or the distance between the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other as well as being essentially perpendicular to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device.

16. A device according to claim 14, wherein at least one integrated layering comprises one type of material.

17. A device according to claim 16, wherein the device remains essentially stationary during use.

18. A device according to claim 17, wherein the device comprises an integration with at least one of, but not limited to: a supporting apparatus; a body affixing apparatus; a multi-tool apparatus; a therapeutic tool apparatus; an apparatus for sensing input; an apparatus for receiving input; an apparatus for producing output of data; or an apparatus for incorporation with at least one of a closure apparatus where at least two surfaces of the device join to form, but not limited to, at least one concave angulated edge that incorporates, among other things, at least one of a hinge mechanism, a slide mechanism, a folding mechanism, a sliding mechanism, a compressing mechanism, a telescoping mechanism, a motorized hinge mechanism, a motorized positioning mechanism, a self-balancing hinge mechanism, a hydraulic hinge mechanism, a gimbaled balancing mechanism, a gimbaled positioning mechanism, or a closure mechanism, which also enables the device to, among other things, be condensed, be expanded, alter the device's orientation, alter the device's composition, alter at least one of the device's dimensions, alter the device's structure, or alter at least one angulated concave surface angle to accomplish additional use of the device.

19. A device according to claim 18, wherein the apparatus has at least one moving part.

20. A device according to claim 19, wherein the apparatus is, among other things, moved.

21. A device according to claim 18, wherein the apparatus is, among other things, placed on an object.

22. A device according to claim 21, wherein the device undergoes motion during use.

23. A device according to claim 18, wherein the apparatus is, among other things, held by another force.

24. A device according to claim 23, wherein the device undergoes motion during use.

25. A device according to claim 18, wherein the device undergoes motion during use.

26. A device according to claim 25, wherein the device is, among other things, positioned against the user's body.

27. A device according to claim 18, wherein the apparatus is, but not limited to, at least one of a backpack, travel pack, fanny pack, child carrier, pet carrier, military field pack, rucksack, mail carrier's pack, firefighter's pack, astronaut's pack, astronaut's suit, military astronaut's suit, astronaut propulsion unit, jet suit, weapon carrying harness, furniture moving harness, appliance carrying harness, equipment carrying harness, scuba tank, scuba pack, back support section of all seats, chair, couch, sofa, recliner, rocking chair, cockpit seat, automobile seat, automobile seat cushion, automotive racing seat support, airplane seat, warcraft seat, military aircraft seat, military spacecraft seat, spacecraft seat, portable automobile seat cushion, portable seat cushion, motorcycle seat, snowmobile seat, parachute harness, lumbar back support, lumbar back brace, parachute pack, kitesurfing harness, windsurfing harness, boardsailing harness, parasailing harness, spacesuit, body armor, clothing, an exercise device, therapeutic device, therapeutic tool, examination table, treatment table, chiropractic treatment table, chiropractic examination table, physical therapy treatment table, physical therapy examination table, proprioceptive rehabilitation board, proprioceptive rehabilitation device, rehabilitation device, rehabilitation equipment, spinal decompression table, flexion extension table, flexion extension therapeutic table, flexion distraction device, flexion distraction table, flexion distraction chiropractic table, inversion table, inversion traction device, inversion stretching device, inversion decompression device, massage table, massaging chair, massaging table, recliner, couch, wall, weight bench, sex act support device, yoga support device, yoga mat, exercise mat, physioball, physioball chair, office chair, pilates support device, pilates device, pilates reformer, saddle, bicycle seat, tricycle seat, recumbent bicycle seat, stationary bicycle seat, spinning bike seat, rowing machine seat, rowboat seat, rowing scull seat, kayak seat, kayak back support, wheelchair, physically impaired person lift, harness for the physically impaired, pet care device, an animal care device, veterinary animal care device, animal self-rubbing device, mounted animal self-rubbing device, or weight belt.

28. A device according to claim 27, wherein the incorporation of the device into the apparatus is, among other things, accomplished via a connector.

29. A device according to claim 18, wherein the device incorporates an enclosure.

30. A device according to claim 17, wherein the device is, but not limited to, a sex act support device.

31. A device according to claim 16, wherein the device undergoes motion during use.

32. A device according to claim 31, wherein the motion that the device undergoes is at least one of, but not limited to, wobbling, rocking, rolling, pitching, yawing, shaking, vibrating, percussing, heating, oscillating, rubbing, kneading, scratching, massaging, rotating, linear motion, rectilinear motion, irregular motion, periodic motion, translatory motion, to and fro motion, or spinning.

33. A device according to claim 32, wherein the device comprises an integration with at least one of, but not limited to: a supporting apparatus; a body affixing apparatus; a multi-tool apparatus; a therapeutic tool apparatus; an apparatus for sensing input; an apparatus for receiving input; an apparatus for producing output of data; or an apparatus for incorporation with at least one of a closure apparatus where at least two surfaces of the device join to form, but not limited to, at least one concave angulated edge that incorporates, among other things, at least one of a hinge mechanism, a slide mechanism, a folding mechanism, a sliding mechanism, a compressing mechanism, a telescoping mechanism, a motorized hinge mechanism, a motorized positioning mechanism, a self-balancing hinge mechanism, a hydraulic hinge mechanism, a gimbaled balancing mechanism, a gimbaled positioning mechanism, or a closure mechanism, which also enables the device to, among other things, be condensed, be expanded, alter the device's orientation, alter the device's composition, alter at least one of the device's dimensions, alter the device's structure, or alter at least one angulated concave surface angle to accomplish additional use of the device.

34. A device according to claim 32, wherein the device is, but not limited to, a sex act support device.

35. A device according to claim 10, wherein the device is, among other things, used as at least one of a pet care device, an animal care device, or a veterinary animal care device.

36. A device according to claim 10, wherein at least one surface is, but not limited to, ribbed, textured, undulating, knobbed, ridged, protruded, indented, retractable, telescoping, sound producing, not flat, light emitting, laser emitting, ultrasound emitting, ultraviolet light emitting, vibrating, infrared emitting, heating, percussing, electromagnetic spectrum emitting, electromagnetic field emitting, light-emitting diode emitting, ozone emitting, ion emitting, or microwave emitting.

37. A device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises an incorporation with an apparatus that is at least one of, but not limited to, a backpack, travel pack, fanny pack, child carrier, pet carrier, military field pack, rucksack, mail carrier's pack, firefighter's pack, astronaut's pack, astronaut's suit, military astronaut's suit, astronaut propulsion unit, jet suit, weapon carrying harness, furniture moving harness, appliance carrying harness, equipment carrying harness, scuba tank, scuba pack, back support section of all seats, chair, couch, sofa, recliner, rocking chair, cockpit seat, automobile seat, automobile seat cushion, automotive racing seat support, airplane seat, warcraft seat, military aircraft seat, military spacecraft seat, spacecraft seat, portable automobile seat cushion, portable seat cushion, motorcycle seat, snowmobile seat, parachute harness, lumbar back support, lumbar back brace, parachute pack, kitesurfing harness, windsurfing harness, boardsailing harness, parasailing harness, spacesuit, body armor, clothing, an exercise device, therapeutic device, therapeutic tool, examination table, treatment table, chiropractic treatment table, chiropractic examination table, physical therapy treatment table, physical therapy examination table, proprioceptive rehabilitation board, proprioceptive rehabilitation device, rehabilitation device, rehabilitation equipment, spinal decompression table, flexion extension table, flexion extension therapeutic table, flexion distraction device, flexion distraction table, flexion distraction chiropractic table, inversion table, inversion traction device, inversion stretching device, inversion decompression device, massage table, massaging chair, massaging table, recliner, couch, wall, weight bench, sex act support device, yoga support device, yoga mat, exercise mat, physioball, physioball chair, office chair, pilates support device, pilates device, pilates reformer, saddle, bicycle seat, tricycle seat, recumbent bicycle seat, stationary bicycle seat, spinning bike seat, rowing machine seat, rowboat seat, rowing scull seat, kayak seat, kayak back support, wheelchair, physically impaired person lift, harness for the physically impaired, pet care device, an animal care device, veterinary animal care device, animal self-rubbing device, mounted animal self-rubbing device, or weight belt.

38. A device according to claim 37, wherein the incorporation of the device into the apparatus is, among other things, accomplished via a connector.

39. A device according to claim 38, wherein the device is at least one of, but not limited to, detachable or interchangeable via the connector.

40. A device according to claim 1, wherein the device is, but not limited to, a sex act support device.

41. A device according to claim 1, wherein the device incorporates an enclosure.

42. A device according to claim 41, wherein the enclosure is at least one of, but not limited to, a bag, a padded bag, a mesh, a strap, a sleeve, a cushion, a piece of fabric, a handle, a glove, a mitt, or a wrap.

43. A device according to claim 42, wherein the enclosure comprises of a material which is at least, but not limited to, one of foam, graphite, fiberglass, composite, gel, water, air, gas, fiber, plastic, microfiber, metal, sand, glass, ceramic, stone, metallic, polymer, resin, paper, cloth, wood, polycarbonate, silicone, rubber, wax, carbon fiber, Teflon, polyester, polymer, kevlar, dacron, water-resistant, waterproof, oil-resistant, oil proof, or organic material.

44. A device according to claim 43, wherein the incorporation of the device into the apparatus is, among other things, accomplished via a connector.

45. A device according to claim 44, wherein the device is at least one of, but not limited to, detachable or interchangeable via the connector.

46. A device according to claim 42, wherein the device is, among other things, used as at least one of a pet care device, an animal care device, veterinary animal care device, an animal self-rubbing device, or mounted animal self-rubbing device.

47. A device according to claim 42, wherein the incorporation of the device into the apparatus is, among other things, accomplished via a connector.

48. A device according to claim 47, wherein the device is at least one of, but not limited to, detachable or interchangeable via the connector.

49. A device according to claim 1, wherein the device is, among other things, used as at least one of a pet care device, an animal care device, veterinary animal care device, an animal self-rubbing device, or mounted animal self-rubbing device.

50. A method of using a concave angulated device for at least one of, but not limited to: stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user, the device comprising: at least one concave angulated surface, at least one base surface, at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other, and at least two other side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other, comprising a stable device against which the user performs at least one activity of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, exercising, psoas muscle exercising, psoas muscle stretching, psoas muscle repairing, iliopsoas muscle exercising, iliopsoas muscle stretching, iliopsoas muscle repairing, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretches, rotator cuff exercises, rotator cuff stretches, elbow exercises, elbow stretches, wrist exercises, wrist stretches, hand exercises, hand stretches, finger exercises, finger stretches, hip exercises, hip stretches, knee exercises, knee stretches, ankle exercises, ankle stretches, foot exercises, foot stretches, plantar fascia exercises, plantar fascia stretches, toe exercises, toe stretches, pelvic tilting, core exercises, pelvic tilting from core muscular activity, chin retractions, spinal exercises, spinal stretches, spinal decompression, spinal traction, spinal range of motion improvement, extremity exercises, extremity stretches, extremity joint stretches, extremity joint distraction, extremity joint labral decompression, extremity joint exercises, extremity joint traction, extremity joint range of motion improvement, supporting, positioning, gliding, oscillating, rubbing, sliding, rolling, rocking, wobbling, sitting, reclining, lying, walking, running, hiking, backpacking, carrying a travel pack, wearing a fanny pack, carrying a child carrier, carrying a pet carrier, carrying a mail carrier's pack, carrying a backpack, carrying a firefighter's pack, carrying a military field pack, carrying a military pack, carrying a rucksack, carrying a military weapon, wielding a military weapon, wielding a weapon, carrying a weapon, carrying furniture, carrying appliances, carrying equipment, carrying a scuba pack, scuba diving, riding a motorcycle, biking, bicycling, tricycling, piloting, driving, massaging, kneading body tissues, sleeping, meditating, performing yoga, performing a sex act, performing thi chi, resting, kite surfing, surfboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, parachuting, firefighting, balancing, strengthening, rowing, using an ergometer, using a harness to transfer a person, using a harness to transfer a patient, using a rowing machine, rowing a boat, rowing a scull, kayaking, pet neuromusculoskeletal care, animal neuromusculoskeletal care, veterinary neuromusculoskeletal animal care kayaking, an animal self-rubbing device, an animal self-rubbing device for the purpose of revealing a habit which is also used for a diagnostic purpose to help aid a care giver to further care for the animal, or exercising.

51. The method of claim 50, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of, but not limited to: active chin retraction with the dorsal cervical spine pressing against the positioned device while the user is at least supine creates a unique concentric force via the related neuromusculoskeletal tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially lifts the head from the initial at least supine supported cervical lordotic position into supported cervical flexion then the head is subsequently lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric chin retraction to eccentric chin retraction which then returns the flexed cervicothoracic spine to its original position; active chin retraction with the dorsal cervical spine pressing against the positioned device while the user is at least upright creates a unique concentric force via the related neuromusculoskeletal tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially lifts the head from the initial at least upright supported cervical lordotic position into supported cervical flexion then the head is subsequently lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric chin retraction to eccentric chin retraction which then returns the flexed cervicothoracic spine to its original position; active pelvic tilting with the at least upper lumbar spine pressing against the positioned device while the user is, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, or upright creates an unique concentric force by the related neuromusculoskeletal core tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially concentrically lifts the lumbopelvic spine from supported lordosis into supported lumbopelvic flexion then the pelvis is subsequently eccentrically lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric lumbopelvic flexion to eccentric lumbopelvic flexion which then returns the lumbopelvic spine to its original position during the performance of this core musculoskeletal activity; pelvifemoral tilting motions at least one of, but not limited to: passive knee(s) to chest stretches, active pelvic tilting, active hip(s) flexion, or active core exercises with the user at least one of supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device at least under or behind the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently stretches and reduces the lumbopelvic spine's expected lordosis by the device's interaction with the neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface initiating at least one of, but not limited to, a decompressive or a flexion-distraction stretch; among other things hip stretches originating from a single knee to chest stretch position with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device under the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently reduces the normal lumbopelvic spine's lordosis by the device interacting with the user's neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine further toward a greater degree of lumbopelvic flexion via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface while additionally the other lower extremity is placed downward, not pulled to the chest, into an outstretched hip extension position resulting in that hip joint undergoing at least one of, but not limited to, an additional leveraged extension, possible distraction force, or another motion of stretching is performed relative to the device's more distinctly supported isolated neuromusculoskeletal pelvifemoral joint than if performing the same basic overall combined lumbopelvifemoral neuromusculoskeletal stretch without the device; among other things hip exercises originating from a single knee to chest stretch position with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device under the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently reduces the normal lumbopelvic spine's lordosis by the device interacting with the user's neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine further toward a greater degree of lumbopelvic flexion via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface while additionally the other lower extremity is placed downward, not pulled to the chest, into an outstretched hip extension position resulting in that hip joint undergoing at least one of, but not limited to, an additional leveraged extension, a possible distraction force, or another device supported motion while the exercise is performed relative to the device's more distinctly supported isolated neuromusculoskeletal pelvifemoral joint than if performing the same basic overall combined lumbopelvifemoral neuromusculoskeletal stretch without the device; among other things positioning an extremity joint with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device against the area neighboring the extremity joint to allow for an activity at least one of, but not limited to, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, oscillating, rolling, rubbing, kneading, scratching, massaging, exercising, stretching, sustained stretching, or applying a force into the extremity joint one of at least extension, flexion, or rotation; an overall continued physical interaction with the volume of the user's tissues along the interaction of the device's position against the user for at least one of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user whether the interaction is at least one of, but not limited to, moving or not moving; or among other things the user positions a part of their body in any conceivable way against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which interaction also possibly constitutes at least one of a fulcrum, a lever, or being capable of dispersing a load during the interaction between the device and a volume of the user's tissues which encourages a force that passes through the entire volume of the user's contacting tissues when the user actively moves their body part which possibly acts as a moving lever on the substantially continually connected device which possibly acts as a fulcrum for the tissue union in at least an oscillating direction which translates the mounting force along the entire volume of the tissues interacted with which are now also moving directionally with the substantially same oscillating distance as a thus resulting at least massaging motion is encouraged without the device specifically rolling off of the interaction with the volume of the user's body by the device's concave angulated surface which thus helps maintain a continued force throughout the oscillating distance and direction traveled by the active movement with the at least mostly entire volume of the body part compressed against the substantially maintained leveraged interaction with the device.

52. The method of claim 51, wherein the activity promotes, among other things, at least one of, but not limited to: passive spinal intervertebral disc decompression, active spinal intervertebral disc decompression, passive spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, passive spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, the spinal disc pump, spinal intervertebral disc imbibition, spinal intervertebral disc repair, spinal intervertebral disc hydration, spinal intervertebral disc inflammation reduction, spinal intervertebral disc debris reduction, spinal joint anatomic effects, spinal joint physiologic effects, spinal traction, extremity joint anatomic effects, extremity joint physiologic effects, joint decompression, joint hydration, joint repair, joint distraction, joint traction, muscle repair, muscle stretching, muscle elongation, muscle strengthening, muscle relaxation, muscle spasm relaxation, tendon repair, tendon stretching, tendon strengthening, ligament repair, ligament strengthening, ligament stretching, cartilage repair, cartilage hydration, disrupting scar tissue, disrupting the formation of scar tissue, elongating scar tissue, elongating neurological tissues, decreasing fluid accumulation, improving fluid drainage, improving circulation, improving lactic acid equilibrium, improving lymphatic flow, improve tissue drainage, or improving tissue elasticity of the user.

53. The method of claim 52, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of passive, active, or isometric movements by the user.

54. The method of claim 53, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

55. The method of claim 54, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

56. The method of claim 55, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

57. The method of claim 52, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of passive or active movements by the device.

58. The method of claim 57, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

59. The method of claim 58, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

60. The method of claim 59, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

61. The method of claim 52, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising at least one of passive or active movements by an apparatus that connects to the device.

62. The method of claim 61, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

63. The method of claim 62, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

64. The method of claim 63, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

65. The method of claim 50, wherein the activity promotes, among other things, at least one of passive spinal intervertebral disc decompression, active spinal intervertebral disc decompression, passive spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc flexion distraction, passive spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, active spinal intervertebral disc extension distraction, the spinal disc pump, spinal intervertebral disc imbibition, spinal intervertebral disc repair, spinal intervertebral disc hydration, spinal intervertebral disc inflammation reduction, spinal intervertebral disc debris reduction, spinal joint anatomic effects, spinal joint physiologic effects, spinal traction, extremity joint anatomic effects, extremity joint physiologic effects, joint decompression, joint hydration, joint repair, joint distraction, joint traction, muscle repair, muscle stretching, muscle elongation, muscle strengthening, muscle relaxation, muscle spasm relaxation, tendon repair, tendon stretching, tendon strengthening, ligament repair, ligament strengthening, ligament stretching, cartilage repair, cartilage hydration, disrupting scar tissue, disrupting the formation of scar tissue, elongating scar tissue, elongating neurological tissues, decreasing fluid accumulation, improving fluid drainage, improving circulation, improving lactic acid equilibrium, improving lymphatic flow, improve tissue drainage, or improving tissue elasticity of the user.

66. The method of claim 65, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising at least one of passive or active movements by the user.

67. The method of claim 66, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

68. The method of claim 67, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

69. The method of claim 68, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

70. The method of claim 65, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising at least one of passive or active movements by the device.

71. The method of claim 70, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

72. The method of claim 71, wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

73. The method of claim 72, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

74. The method of claim 65, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising at least one of passive or active movements by an apparatus that connects to the device.

75. The method of claim 74, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

76. The method of claim 75 wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

77. The method of claim 76, further including that, among other things, the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, or a beneficial energetic state.

78. A device according to claim 2, wherein the net effect of the interaction of the device with the user comprises, among other things, but is not limited to, the production of at least one of an effect, a result, a formation, a purpose, a quality, an action, a reaction, an interaction, a resemblance, or a design of the device.

79. A device according to claim 78, wherein the net effect of the interaction of or with the user comprises among other things, but is not limited to, the production of at least one of an effect, a result, a formation, a purpose, a quality, an action, a reaction, an interaction, a resemblance, or a design of the device which at least functions as, but is not limited to, at least one of the many uses of the device or at least one possible method of use of the device.

80. A device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one concave angulated surface also helps the device function as, but not limited to, at least one of a fulcrum, a lever, or being capable of dispersing a load during the interaction between the device and a user.

81. A device according to claim 80, wherein the function of the device consists of, but not limited to, an overall continued physical interaction with the volume of the user's tissues along the interaction of the device's position against the user for at least one of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user whether the interaction is at least one of moving or not moving.

82. The method of claim 50, wherein the device among other things, but not limited to, comprises: at least one concave angulated user contact composite surface with at least one dihedral edge or multiple dihedral edges forming a polyhedral presentation, at least one base surface that provides at least one of a substantially stable flat surface or a substantially non flat rounded surface, at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other and that are manufactured in various sizes, and at least two other side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other that are manufactured in various sizes appropriate to the at least one activity.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0079] The disclosure will now be made, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying not to scale drawings in which: Any measurements or ranges of measurements in any embodiments that are at least referenced in this application are offered as a general reference for some of the embodiments of the DEVICE detailed in this application, but are not intended to imply any limitation on potential dimensions of the DEVICE.

[0080] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE.

[0081] FIG. 2 is a top perspective of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicted in FIG. 1's embodiment. Demonstrating an embodiment of a concave angulated surface.

[0082] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE. The upper concave angulated surfaces 2 and 3 are angled and meet at concave angulated dihedral valley 6. 4 (hidden) and 5 are the short side surfaces of this smaller dimensional and more limited embodiment of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.

[0083] FIG. 3 is also a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE (without the vertical laminated sections specifically drawn in which are depicted in FIG. 4). The depth of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 are not to scale, they are presented here this way to make the multiple layers clear.

[0084] FIG. 4 is a depth perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE composed of eight vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers 13 through 20 are approximately identical and aligned with each other.

[0085] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE constructed in accordance with the DEVICE for smaller users and some uses depicting the angles and height 21 of the concave angulated dihedral valley from the base surface 1 from FIG. 1.

[0086] FIG. 6 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE and in this embodiment comprises more vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers than other embodiments, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21.

[0087] FIG. 7 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicting a taller variation composed of eight vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21.

[0088] FIG. 8 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicting a narrower variation composed of four vertically laminated (i.e connected) subsections, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21.

[0089] FIG. 9 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a vertical orientation of laminated layers 25, 26, and 27 relative to the base and user contact composite surface.

[0090] FIG. 10 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a horizontal orientation of laminated layers 28, 29, and 30 relative to the base surface and user contact composite surface.

[0091] FIG. 11 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates dihedral laminated layers 31 and 31a also demonstrates a unequal height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 32 and 32a which is different from FIGS. 12, 12a, and 13.

[0092] FIGS. 12 and 12a are respectively a perspective view and a bottom view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35, also demonstrates a equal height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35 which is different from FIG. 11 and may be used as a therapeutic, hand held, pocket, or collapsible device.

[0093] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a non closure variation of FIG. 12's substantially equal height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35.

[0094] FIG. 14 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a different dihedral laminated layering this time seen from substantially parallel side surface 38.

[0095] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a combination of horizontal and concave angulated laminated layers.

[0096] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a combination of vertical laminated layers and concave rounded laminated layer.

[0097] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of concave rounded laminated layers 50 which are repeated.

[0098] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of cylindrical or elliptical laminated layers 53 which are repeated.

[0099] FIG. 19 is a frontal perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 55, 56, 57, and 58 forming concave edges.

[0100] FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE relative to FIGS. 19 and 21 that provides another view for orientation purposes of more than two concave angulated surfaces 58, 57, 55, and 56 forming concave edges.

[0101] FIG. 21 is a front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE relative to FIGS. 19 and 20 that provides another view for orientation purposes of more than two concave angulated surfaces 55, and 58 and 56 and 57 (not seen surfaces) forming concave edges.

[0102] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that, like FIGS. 19, 20, and 21, also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 67, 68, 69, and 70 forming concave edges.

[0103] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a vertical orientation of laminated layers seen on surface 83 relative to the base surface 79, which is rounded in a rocking chair's rail configuration.

[0104] FIGS. 24 and 25 are respectively a perspective view and a frontal view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 89, 90, 91, 92.

[0105] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 107, 108, 109, and 110 forming concave edges 105 and 106 and forming the ridge 111 from the connection of concave angulated surfaces 108 and 109.

[0106] FIG. 27 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized in a type of core and spine workout in which a user lies on the DEVICE 112 placed against and under the user.

[0107] FIG. 28 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized in a type of core, hip, thigh, and buttocks workout which also can stretch the lower spine 119, pelvis and hips 120 (lumbopelvifemoral region 119-120) when a user lies on the DEVICE 123.

[0108] FIG. 29 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized, among other things, in a type of inner thigh, hip, buttocks, and core workout which also can stretch or strengthen the lower spine 127, pelvis and hips 126 (lumbopelvifemoral region 127, 126, and 125) when a user lies on the DEVICE 124 placed against and under the pelvifemoral region 126 as well as further down the thigh under the IT Band 125 or beyond.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0109] The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word exemplary or illustrative means serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any implementation described herein as exemplary or illustrative is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary of the following detailed description.

[0110] The various embodiments discussed in this application, but not limited to, often describe various orientations that are offered to help produce a different and more desired user interaction based on the physical attributes of the user, as well as the intended use, and/or method of use. FIGS. 27, 28, and 29 help the reader further visualize a few simple examples of operation starting with the user, but not limited to, placing the DEVICE's concave angulated surface against a body part while the base surface functions as a stabilizing platform to provide a more secure user interaction to help perform a use of the DEVICE.

[0111] The DEVICE may be placed underneath and/or against whichever part of a body for, but not limited to, at least one of stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user. For instance, the DEVICE may be used with the upper region of the spine, the sacrum, the cervical spine, the various regions of the axial skeleton, the appendicular skeleton, the ankle, the elbow, the thoracic spine, the extremities, the torso, the shoulders, the hips, or for a full-body use. For some uses, merely lying supine provides sufficient pressure for stretching the effected body parts encouraging more flexibility and/or an improved functioning position, especially those of extension. Also, when the DEVICE is placed under and/or against the supine user's sacrum and possibly combined with one or both knees being pulled to the chest, the pelvis moves into flexion rather than extension, as does the lumbopelvic region; thus, providing a superior stretching position to that of an non-concave angulated positioning device. This is, among other things, related to the DEVICE'S concavity allowing by providing space for the acceptance of the relative convex angulated anatomy of the posterior aspect of the pelvic innominate bones and protruding sacral curvature to be cradled and not simply pressed against by traditional rounded or cylindrical surfaces regardless of their materials or densities. When lying on the DEVICE the user may also undergo one of an improvement of muscular recovery, responsiveness, relaxation, toning, and/or rehydration.

[0112] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE. The bottom 1 of the DEVICE is considered the base surface and provides stability for a use of the DEVICE. The upper concave angulated dihedral surfaces 2 and 3 are angled upward from concave dihedral angulation edge 6 to a ridge connection with side surfaces 4 and 5. 4 and 5 are the substantially parallel side surfaces of the DEVICE and they are repeated throughout the various embodiments although they may be numbered differently to help better define that embodiment's uniqueness. All angulated surfaces and side surfaces are approximately flat. In this embodiment the base surface 1 is approximately flat.

[0113] FIG. 2 is a top perspective of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicted in FIG. 1's embodiment. The upper concave angulated surfaces 2 and 3 are angled and meet at concave angulated dihedral valley 6. 4 and 5 are the side surfaces of the DEVICE. 7 and 8 are the long side surfaces of the DEVICE and are substantially parallel to each other. They are also in approximate right angles with the other substantially parallel side surfaces. All surfaces are approximately flat.

[0114] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE. The upper concave angulated surfaces 2 and 3 are angled and meet at concave angulated dihedral valley 6. 4 (hidden) and 5 are the short side surfaces of this smaller dimensional and more limited embodiment of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2. The vertical height of side surfaces 4 and 5 may range in dimensions. 7 is a long side surface of the front or rear side surface of the DEVICE. The vertical distance between concave angulated dihedral valley 6 and bottom 1 ranges as well. The concave angulated dihedral valley 6 is located approximately equidistant from the short side surfaces 4 and 5 of the subsection of the DEVICE. The length of 1 ranges relative to the other dimensions and required uses. The width of a concave angulated dihedral valley 6 (also the depth of the DEVICE) ranges as well. All surfaces are approximately flat. Other embodiments call for much different dimensions as per their more unique use, as with use with obese people, elite athletes, pets, large animals, children, the elderly, and many more uses described in this application. FIG. 3 is also a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE (without the vertical laminated sections specifically drawn in which are depicted in FIG. 4). The depth of FIGS. 2, 3, and 4 are not to scale, they are presented here this way to make the multiple layers clear.

[0115] FIG. 4 is a depth perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE composed of eight vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers 13 through 20 are approximately identical and aligned with each other. Proportions of the subsections to each other are not to scale for the DEVICE which is depicted by the overall dimensions of embodiment depicted in FIG. 3. All surfaces are approximately flat.

[0116] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE constructed in accordance with the DEVICE for smaller users and some uses depicting the angles and height 21 of the concave angulated dihedral valley from the base surface 1 from FIG. 1. All surfaces are approximately flat.

[0117] FIG. 6 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE from FIG. 5 frontal view and is composed of eight vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21. 24 references two concave angulated user surfaces as examples.

[0118] FIG. 7 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicting a taller variation composed of eight vertically laminated (i.e connected) layers, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21. 24 references two concave angulated user surfaces as examples. All surfaces are approximately flat. This embodiment may be used among other things for taller users or those with exceptional spinal range of motion, and not for the elderly who have very restricted and degenerated spines.

[0119] FIG. 8 is a depth expanded perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE depicting a narrower variation composed of four vertically laminated (i.e connected) subsections, depicting the angles 23 and concave angulated dihedral 22 valley height 21. 24 references two concave angulated user surfaces as examples. All surfaces are approximately flat. This embodiment may be used for users among other things with a tight neck and could use this supine while laying back on the DEVICE to conduct a workout.

[0120] FIG. 9 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a vertical orientation of laminated layers 25, 26, and 27 relative to the base and user contact composite surface. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0121] FIG. 10 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a horizontal orientation of laminated layers 28, 29, and 30 relative to the base surface and user contact composite surface. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0122] FIG. 11 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates dihedral laminated layers 31 and 31a. This various orientation, among the other various orientations, could help offer a different user interaction based on the physical attributes of the user as well as the intended use, and/or method of use. These diagramed laminated layers 31, 31a, 32, 32a, and 33, which are also a variation of FIG. 10's horizontally orientated laminated layers 28, 29, and 30, are essentially parallel to the dihedral angulation 21a relative to the base surface 1 and user contact composite surface 2 and 3. The base surface 1 demonstrates 33 which is a proposed example of where the laminated layers may orientate along the base surface in this embodiment. Additionally, this embodiment also demonstrates a height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 32 and 32a which are analogous to side surfaces 4 and 5 from FIGS. 1-3, being substantially unequal to the height of 21 which is also listed in most of the other embodiments except 12, 12a, and 13. This embodiment additionally incorporates the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments. Placing FIG. 11 before FIGS. 12, 12a, and 13 further assist the reader in visualizing their differences.

[0123] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35, which are analogous to side surfaces 4 and 5 from FIGS. 1-3, being substantially equal to the height of 21 which is also listed in FIG. 13 as well as FIGS. 5-8, 25, and 26. This embodiment demonstrates a blade-like presentation dihedral angulation relative to the base and user contact composite surface which additionally, but not limited to, helps demonstrate a proposed design for embodiments that are related to the device's capacity to be also used as a therapeutic tool as well as other similar uses at least described in this application. This proposed substantially equal height orientation could also afford the use of a material and density that allows for a use of the DEVICE while minimizing the DEVICE's overall size, perhaps to offer a pocket, hand held, or travel version DEVICE. Furthermore, 21b depicts an area within FIG. 12's concave angulation 21a that is referenced within this application as an incorporation of an apparatus for closure, folding, hinge, and/or other condensing mechanisms could be focused. This embodiment is a variation incorporating the addition of the closure area 21b as well as the substantially equal heights of 21, 34, and 35. FIG. 12 also additionally incorporates the remaining various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0124] FIG. 12a is a bottom view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates the base surface 1 consisting of surfaces 2a and 3a, the bottom view of the concave angulation 21a, as well as closure apparatus area 21b, and also the edges of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35, which are analogous to side surfaces 4 and 5 specifically seen in FIGS. 1-3, and FIG. 26. FIG. 12a also additionally incorporates the remaining various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0125] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a non closure variation of FIG. 12's substantially equal height variation of the substantially parallel side surfaces 34 and 35, which are analogous to side surfaces 4 and 5 from FIGS. 1-3, being substantially equal to the height of 21 which is also listed in FIG. 13 as well as FIGS. 5-8, 25, and 26. In this illustration height 21 is depicted without 21b's closure embodiment from FIG. 12 or 12a. However, FIG. 13 does demonstrate the similarities of FIG. 12 overall presentation with dihedral concave contact surface's edge 21a and angle 22, as well as the angles 23 which represents the formation of the ridges of the at least one concave angulated surface seen in this as well as in all of the embodiments that are at least referenced in this application. Angulations 22 and 23 are also specifically depicted in at least FIGS. 5, 6, 7, 8, 25, and 26 as an example of these angles, as well as height 21 in all of the embodiments, even if not repetitively listed. FIG. 13 also additionally incorporates the remaining various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0126] FIG. 14 are perspective views of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a different dihedral laminated layering this time seen from substantially parallel side surface 38 FIG. 14 is similar in other ways to FIG. 11 except for the orientation of laminated layers in 36, 37, and 38. This orientation could help offer a different user interaction based on the physical attributes of the user as well as the intended use, and/or method of use. Base surface 39 indicates a proposed orientation of the laminated layerings orientation from the bottom view and surface 36 from the top view. This embodiment additionally incorporates the remaining various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0127] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a combination of an upper area 42 of horizontal laminated layers which is adjacent to the concave angulated user surface 41 and orientated above a lower or base surface layer 43 of concave rounded laminated layers 43. Number 40 represents either the front or rear view's proposed laminated layers orientation, as is also seen in other embodiments if not possibly specifically diagramed. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0128] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a combination of an upper area 46 of vertical laminated layers which is adjacent to the concave angulated user surface 45 and orientated above a lower or base surface layer 47 of concave rounded laminated layers 47. Number 44 represents either the front or rear view's proposed laminated layers orientation, as is also seen in other embodiments if not possibly specifically diagramed. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0129] FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of concave rounded laminated layers 50 which are repeated from the upper concave angulated user surface 49 downward and toward the lower or base surface layer. Number 48 represents either the front or rear view's proposed laminated layers orientation, as is also seen in other embodiments if not possibly specifically diagramed. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0130] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of cylindrical or elliptical laminated layers 53 which are repeated from the upper concave angulated user surface 52 downward and toward the lower or base surface layer. Number 51 represents either the front or rear view's proposed laminated layers orientation, as is also seen in other embodiments if not possibly specifically diagramed. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0131] FIG. 19 is a frontal perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 55, 56, 57, and 58 forming concave edges 63 and 64 (not seen here) forming concave vertex 65 (not depicted here) within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The substantially parallel side surfaces 54 and 59 may be shaped as a pentagon to allow this embodiment's user contact composite surface shape to include ridges that run from the apex of each side surface's 54 and 59 pentagons to the concave vertex 65. The front side surface 60, or rear surface 62, also establishes the height 21 specifically diagrammed in other embodiments from essentially the lowest portion of this embodiment's concave angulated surface to the base 61. Concave surface connections angulations forming edges 63, 64, and concave vertex 65 form angle 22 depicted in other embodiments, for instance FIGS. 25 and 26. This embodiment, which includes various dimensions as do all other embodiments, referenced with FIG. 19, along with FIGS. 20 and 21, have further capacity to allow for greater positioning of a user's body for propping and/or supporting for, but not limited to, yoga positions, sex act positions, stretching, as well as any of the other uses or methods of use at least referred to in this application. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0132] FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE relative to FIG. 19 that provides another view for orientation purposes of more than two concave angulated surfaces 58, 57, 55, and 56 forming concave edges 64 and 63 (not seen here) forming concave vertex 65 (not depicted here) within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The rear view allows the arbitrary assigning of rear surface to 62, which is substantially identical to front surface 60. This relationship is indicated in other embodiments, such as FIGS. 2 and 3 with front surface 7 and rear surface 8, without the possible redundant labeling. This rear perspective view also depicts substantially parallel side surfaces 59 and 54 to be visualized from each side which is not specifically depicted in other embodiments because of their mirror-like relationship. This view shares the other statements in FIGS. 19 and 21.

[0133] FIG. 21 is a front view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE relative to FIGS. 19 and 20 that provides another view for orientation purposes of more than two concave angulated surfaces 55, and 58 and 56 and 57 (not seen surfaces) forming concave edges 63 and 64 (not seen here) forming concave vertex 65 within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The front view allows the arbitrary assigning of frontal surface to 60, which is substantially identical to rear surface 62. This relationship is indicated in other embodiments, such as FIGS. 2 and 3 with front surface 7 and rear surface 8, without the possible redundant labeling. This front perspective view also depicts substantially parallel side surfaces 54 and 59 to be visualized from each side which is not specifically depicted in other embodiments because of their mirror-like relationship. This view shares the other statements in FIGS. 19 and 20 to help provide a 360 degree visualization of the various embodiments of the DEVICE.

[0134] FIG. 22 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that, like FIGS. 19, 20, and 21, also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 67, 68, 69, and 70 forming concave edges from vertex 72 to vertex 73 and from vertex 74 to vertex 73 forming an concave angulated channel with its most inferior point also referred to as 73. 73 may be manufactured as dihedral edge and/or as a level edge from front surface 66 to rear surface 77 within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The substantially parallel side surfaces 71 and 76 with concave angulated vertices 72 and 74 may be shaped as a polygon to allow this embodiment's user contact composite surface shape to include side surface as well as front and rear side surfaces to contain the ridges that run to the concave vertex 73 in a channeled manner. The front side surface 66, or rear mirrored surface 77, also essentially establishes the concave angulation's height 21 specifically diagrammed in other embodiments from essentially the lowest portion of this embodiment's concave angulated surface to the base 75. This embodiment, which includes various dimensions as do all other embodiments, may provide further capacity to allow for greater positioning of a user's body for rubbing, stretching, distracting, massaging, kneading the user's extremities, especially the shoulder, as well as any of the other uses or methods of use at least referred to in this application. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0135] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates a vertical orientation of laminated layers seen on surface 83 relative to the base surface 79, which is rounded in a rocking chair's rail configuration, and the upper user contact composite surface 80 and concave angulation edge 82. Front surface 78 and mirror rear surface 81 are adjoined by substantially parallel side surfaces 83 and 84's edge. This embodiment could be useful for a softer and more finely tuned interaction with the user especially for the massaging type of uses as well as balancing type uses. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0136] FIGS. 24 and 25 are respectively a perspective view and a frontal view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 89, 90, 91, 92 (not seen here), 93, and 94 forming concave edges 86, 87, and 88 forming concave edges 86, 87 (not seen here), and 88 within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The substantially parallel side surfaces 97 and 96 (seen here as its forward edge) may be shaped as a rectangular or square orientation to allow this embodiment's user contact composite surface shape perform a use of the DEVICE with multiple angulations and in this figure four ridges along the concave angulated surface that are formed by the angles 23, 23, 103, and 104. The angles 23, 103, and 104 reference the 1 to 89 degree mention as well as 22, 101, and 102 reference the 2 to 178 mention below:

[0137] At least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation; and where the opposing surface of a concave angulation is at least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation, where the angle of a concave angulation itself is at least 2 degrees and not more than 178 degrees as measured in a like manner also essentially forming a dihedral angle at the minimum point of the overall at least one concave angulated surface.

[0138] Furthermore, FIGS. 24 and 25 demonstrate that these referenced ranges are indicative of the angles required to complete the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface, as well as their corresponding ridges and edges, which forms a polyhedral presentation to some extent in all of the embodiments. The front surface 85 is substantially parallel to the mirror rear surface 95 (seen here as the lateral edge formed with the side surface 97). The base surface is 98, which is the same as base surface 1 in FIG. 1, as well as in other FIGS. the height 21 is depicted here to show the lowest or minimum point of the concave angulated surface as heights 99 and 100 originate from concave angulation edges 86 and 88 which are not the minimum point of the overall concave angulated surface. These FIGS. 24 and 25 along with FIG. 26 help better describe in greater detail the embodiment's variations within the stated abstract and claims range in this application. This embodiment, which includes various dimensions as do all other embodiments, referenced with FIGS. 24 and 25 have further capacity to allow for greater positioning of a user's body for more contact with the user in specific areas especially along the paraspinal regions of the spine, the extremities especially rubbing, kneading, massaging of the IT Band, the posterior rotator cuff, the posterior and lateral cervical spine, the anterior shin(s), the elbow(s), the wrist(s) as well as other uses of the DEVICE. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0139] FIG. 26 is a perspective view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE that also demonstrates an embodiment of more than two concave angulated surfaces 107, 108, 109, and 110 forming concave edges 105 and 106 and forming the ridge 111 from the connection of concave angulated surfaces 108 and 109. This ridge is similar to the ridges or peaks formed at the tallest heights 114 and 115 of the substantially parallel side surfaces, 4 and 5 respectively, connections with a lateral and tallest aspect of a concave angulated surface, 107 and 110 respectively; all within the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. The substantially parallel side surfaces that form the front 112 and rear 113 (seen here as its lateral edge with side surface 5's edge) surfaces may be shaped as a rectangular or square orientation to allow this embodiment's user contact composite surface shape perform a use of the DEVICE with multiple angulations and in this FIG. 26 along the concave angulated surface that are formed by the angles 23, 23, 22, and 22. This embodiment may further potentiate the effectiveness of the concave angulated surface for the various uses, including but not limited to, rubbing, massaging, kneading, oscillating, as well as propping and/or supporting the user's body for, but not limited to, yoga positions, sex act positions especially those involving a prone female to gain the interactive benefit of ridge 111, stretching, as well as any of the other uses or methods of use at least referred to in this application. This embodiment additionally includes the various side surfaces, concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation, a base surface, and the various edges, angles, and overall orientations as seen in other embodiments.

[0140] FIG. 27 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized in a type of core and spine workout in which a user lies on the DEVICE 112 placed against and under the user in this drawing, although it can be used leaning back against a wall or other surface, the lower back and core 113 region, and above the pelvifemoral region 114, to allow for a use of the DEVICE, in a manner to provide contact with the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. A use may include active spinal decompression movements possibly while the user is conducting active core exercises to help strengthen the area as well as to help initiate their body's own spinal disc pumping mechanism proposed elsewhere in this application. FIG. 27 further depicts the user choosing to better isolate one side of the core more than the other by pulling the left knee 117 to the chest past vertical and reaching towards the left knee with the left elbow 118 while the right knee 115 is well bent and the right foot 116 is placed gently on the floor. The unique active method of use is that the DEVICE can support the user's lower back and pelvis in a more anatomically friendly way, explained in this application, while performing the core exercises which can create an interaction with the user's spine in a proposed spinal decompressive action, both flexion and extension, are possible to occur while the user is also uniquely working out their core and related tissues.

[0141] FIG. 28 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized in a type of core, hip, thigh, and buttocks workout which also can stretch the lower spine 119, pelvis and hips 120 (lumbopelvifemoral region 119-120) when a user lies on the DEVICE 123 placed against and under the lower back and core 113 region, and above the pelvifemoral region 114, to allow for a use of the DEVICE, in a manner to provide contact with the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. A use may include active spinal decompression movements especially in this embodiment of use the lumbosacral spine and lumbopelvifemoral region which includes the femur and thus thigh and lower extremity 121. This is shown in the diagram as well as a distinct knee to chest stretch 122 while the lumbosacral spine 119 is helped to be held into lumbosacral flexion thus allowing flexion spinal decompression of the lower discs in the spine. This can be maintained as a passive stretch and decompression as long as one knee is passively held to the chest. The concave angulated user surface allows for comfortable interaction with the posterior pelvis which makes for a comfortable stretch and/or concurrent active lower extremity 121 workout. The hip joint is freely decompressed as well which is beneficial for users with hip tightness and pain issues. The unique active method of use is that the DEVICE can support the user's lower back and pelvis in a more anatomically friendly way, explained furthermore in this application, to more safely and efficiently help the user.

[0142] FIG. 29 is a side view of an illustrative embodiment of the DEVICE utilized, among other things, in a type of inner thigh, hip, buttocks, and core workout which also can stretch or strengthen the lower spine 127, pelvis and hips 126 (lumbopelvifemoral region 127, 126, and 125) when a user lies on the DEVICE 124 placed against and under the pelvifemoral region 126 as well as further down the thigh under the IT Band 125 or beyond.

[0143] In FIG. 29, the DEVICE 124 is positioned to allow for a use of the DEVICE in a manner to provide contact with the concave angulated surface or concave angulated dihedral user contact composite surface which forms a polyhedral presentation. A use may include active hip exercises and/or more importantly in this embodiment of utilization the user may use the DEVICE as a rubbing, kneading, massaging, scratching, positioning, supporting, stretching, rehabilitating, and exercising tool. The user may slide the DEVICE further down the leg to under the ankle and roll on to their back supine and allow the knee to be stretched into extension. Restoring restricted knee extension is often the primary range of motion challenge a user is faced with during rehabilitation as well as fighting the aging process in the knee as well as the rest of the extremity joints of the body. Utilizing the DEVICE in an active oscillating interaction with the user is especially depicted in this embodiment. This oscillating motion is well described elsewhere in this application and visually referenced in FIG. 29.

[0144] At least one embodiment of the DEVICE comprises, but is not limited to, being manufactured with at least one step of additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, lathing, turning, injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, casting, compression moulding, rotational moulding, transfer moulding, 3d printing, vacuum forming, welding, die casting, thermoforming, machining, vacuum casting, laminating, pouring, spraying, gluing, cutting, sawing, fastening, or pressure forming.

[0145] Additionally, in at least one embodiment, but not limited to, wherein the DEVICE comprising of at least one concave angulated surface comprises at least one of, but not limited to: [0146] 1. At least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation; and where the opposing surface of a concave angulation is at least 1 degrees elevation and not more than 89 degrees elevation as measured from a horizontal line that intersects with the edge of a concave angulation to the mean average tangent of any one centimeter run of a concave angulation, where the angle of a concave angulation itself is at least 2 degrees and not more than 178 degrees as measured in a like manner also essentially forming a dihedral angle at the minimum point of the overall at least one concave angulated surface. [0147] 2. The height from a concave angulated dihedral edge when measured through the shortest distance to the base surface being substantially equal to the heights of the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other and are also substantially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated dihedral edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device. [0148] 3. The height from a concave angulated dihedral edge when measured through the shortest distance to the base surface being substantially unequal to the heights of the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other and are also substantially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated dihedral edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device. [0149] 4. The distance between the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other as well as being essentially parallel to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device. [0150] 5. Or the distance between the at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other as well as being essentially perpendicular to a plane that extends through the shortest distance from a concave angulated edge to the base surface being sufficient to support a use of the device.

[0151] In several embodiments of the DEVICE, including but not limited to, FIG. 12, FIG. 12a, and FIG. 13, the interaction surface, which is a concave angulated surface, is described by the DEVICE having a concave angulated dihedral valley height number 21 substantially equal to the heights of each side surface 34 and 35 creating a concave angulated blade design. This embodiment's representation of the DEVICE may better produce a therapeutic tool as a handheld device for more specific use by a user including a healthcare practitioner, clinician, coach, trainer, and/or personal use. The ability to manufacture and subsequent dimensions of such a concave angulated blade design is based on the various materials, densities, apparatus, connections, and/or orientations that are offered in this document. This embodiment's height and overall dimensions may also be reduced as compared to other embodiments to, but not limited to, a thin metal, carbon, and/or a supportive enough material as based on the material's physical capacities to perform a use of the DEVICE. One primary function and method of use of this embodiment could be, but not limited to, as a therapeutic DEVICE that is operated by an apparatus, a clinician, a healthcare provider, and/or a person upon the body of the user receiving the application of the DEVICE.

[0152] Furthermore, a concave angulated embodiment may also, among other things, comprises an integration with at least one of, but not limited to: a supporting apparatus; a body affixing apparatus; a multi-tool apparatus; a therapeutic tool apparatus; an apparatus for sensing input; an apparatus for receiving input; an apparatus for producing output of data; or an incorporation with at least one of a closure apparatus at 21a and 21b where at least two surfaces of the device join to form, but not limited to, at least one concave angulated edge that incorporates, among other things, at least one of a hinge mechanism, a slide mechanism, a folding mechanism, a sliding mechanism, a compressing mechanism, a telescoping mechanism, a motorized hinge mechanism, a motorized positioning mechanism, a self-balancing hinge mechanism, a hydraulic hinge mechanism, a gimbaled balancing mechanism, a gimbaled positioning mechanism, or a closure mechanism, which also enables the device to, among other things, be condensed, be expanded, alter the device's orientation, alter the device's composition, alter at least one of the device's dimensions, alter the device's structure, or alter at least one angulated concave surface angle to accomplish additional use of the device.

[0153] Furthermore, another embodiment of the DEVICE includes that at least one surface is, but not limited to: ribbed, textured, undulating, knobbed, ridged, protruded, indented, retractable, telescoping, sound producing, not flat, light emitting, laser emitting, ultrasound emitting, ultraviolet light emitting, vibrating, infrared emitting, heating, percussing, electromagnetic spectrum emitting, electromagnetic field emitting, light-emitting diode emitting, ozone emitting, ion emitting, or microwave emitting.

[0154] In another embodiment of method of use the DEVICE may possibly be placed under and/or against a body part such as the ankle while supine, the knee is possibly stretched and/or exercised into extension. When the DEVICE is placed under and/or against the elbow when, among other things, supine in at least an anatomical position the elbow is possibly stretched and/or exercised into extension. When the DEVICE is placed under and/or against the cervical spine when supine, the cervical spine is placed, among other things, stretched, supported, and/or exercised into extension. Also, when the user is supine when the DEVICE is, among other things, placed under the ankle, the foot, the foot and ankle, and/or the toes can be stretched and/or exercised into plantar flexion passively, with effort, and/or with a weight on the dorsal surface of the foot. When the DEVICE is placed under and/or against the shin area when the user is, among other things, kneeling or prone the ankle, lower extremity, and/or front of the leg can be stretched and/or exercised, into at least plantar flexion. When the DEVICE is placed under and/or against the waist of the user when, among other things, prone spinal distraction, stretching, exercised, self-massaging against the DEVICE, self-rubbing against the DEVICE, and/or flexion or extension of the lumbosacral spine may be accomplished. From any of these passive positions of stretching, active exercises may also be performed. For example, when placed under the cervical spine when supine, chin retractions with resultant head and neck flexion can be performed. The DEVICE enhances active spinal extension and flexion along with strengthening the muscles of neck flexion that also help maintain and promote a proper cervical lordosis, and/or effected tissue function. For another example, the DEVICE possibly benefits lumbar, core, and/or lumbopelvic spine exercises in a similar fashion, especially the core muscles, specifically the psoas and iliopsoas muscles, are used to actively flex and extend the thoracolumbopelvic spine and/or pelvic-hip region. For example, when the supine user places the DEVICE under the spine and actively flexes the lumbopelvifemoral region the DEVICE may act as, at least but not limited to, a fulcrum like device and create a spinal action one of distraction, decompression, flexion, and/or extension due to, at least but not limited to, active core involvement.

[0155] Furthermore, another function of the DEVICE is, but not limited to, a use when attached and/or connected with an apparatus in at least this embodiment to a military field pack, back, a shoulder carrying device, and/or an otherwise backpack. This use is at least for a back support, portable back support, fixed back support, for dispersing a load, and/or improved comfort of the field pack's load against the soldier or wearer; and additionally, for a possible dual function as the DEVICE may be removed, because the DEVICE is at least one of, but not limited to, detachable or interchangeable via a connector, from its position, connection with the field pack and/or apparatus to furthermore be used by the soldier and/or backpack wearer for the DEVICE'S other uses of, but not limited to, stretching, exercising, positioning, rehabilitation, massaging, conditioning, and/or other uses described in this document. This applies to, but not limited to, while the soldier is on maneuvers or otherwise soldering on a mission or has returned to their base to help with self-care of their body pain, spinal loading, tissue use, tissue breakdown, dehydration, core strength, and/or fatigue incurred while using the field pack or backpack. These self-care areas may include at least the cervicothoracic-lumbopelvic regions, specific regions of the spine, pelvic-hip regions, upper extremities, lower extremities, and/or other body parts. This function could allow the soldier or user of the DEVICE fitted field pack or backpack to self treat or otherwise use the DEVICE themselves for neuromusculoskeletal pains and/or concerns typically experienced by soldiers and/or backpack user, especially, but not limited to their spine, neck, shoulders, extremities, muscles, thoracolumbopelvic, and/or pelvo-femoroacetabular regions. The DEVICE, could then be properly returned, or exchanged, to a connection with the field and/or general backpack device to be used for the back supportive capacities further described in this application.

[0156] In another embodiment the DEVICE incorporates the use of adding an enclosure wherein the enclosure is at least one of, but not limited to, a bag, a padded bag, a mesh, a strap, a sleeve, a cushion, a piece of fabric, a handle, a glove, a mitt, or a wrap. Also, the enclosure comprises of a material which is at least, but not limited to, one of foam, graphite, fiberglass, composite, gel, water, air, gas, fiber, plastic, microfiber, metal, sand, glass, ceramic, stone, metallic, polymer, resin, paper, cloth, wood, polycarbonate, silicone, rubber, wax, carbon fiber, Teflon, polyester, polymer, kevlar, dacron, water-resistant, waterproof, oil-resistant, oil proof, or organic material. The enclosure is helpful, but not limited to, by adding an additional layer of protection, improved hygiene, padding, cushioning, or a canvas for printing instructions of proper use, communication with the user's trainer, coach, or other healthcare provider, marketing, advertising.

[0157] The various figures denoted in this document refer to the various, but not limited to, designs of the device that are distinctly useful for creating different and/or separate results in the user. For instance the various densities and/or material combinations can result with different movements on and/or by the device and/or user like but not limited to wobbling, rocking, rolling, oscillating, rubbing, kneading, scratching, massaging, translating; and other motions that are referenced to in other parts of this document. These different motions and interactions with the user are possible because of the, including but no limited to, various layering designs that manufacturing can produce to form the substantially same and/or similarly shaped device comprising, but is not limited to, at least one volume of: a single essentially uniform volume which is possibly made of at least a single material; an integrated layering of at least one of, but not limited to, a vertical, a horizontal, an oblique, a random, a curved, or a combination of these various layering orientations which is possibly made of at least a single material; or at least two integrated layerings arranged in at least one of, but not limited to, a vertical, a horizontal, an oblique, a randomly, a curved, or a combination of these various layering orientations which is possibly made of at least a single material.

[0158] A method of using an angulated device for at least one of stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, or exercising a body of a user, the device comprising: at least one concave angulated surface, at least one base surface, at least two side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other, and at least two other side surfaces that are substantially parallel to each other, comprising a stable DEVICE against which the user performs at least one activity of, but not limited to, stretching, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, massaging, kneading, scratching, exercising, psoas muscle exercising, psoas muscle stretching, psoas muscle repairing, iliopsoas muscle exercising, iliopsoas muscle stretching, iliopsoas muscle repairing, shoulder exercises, shoulder stretches, rotator cuff exercises, rotator cuff stretches, elbow exercises, elbow stretches, wrist exercises, wrist stretches, hand exercises, hand stretches, finger exercises, finger stretches, hip exercises, hip stretches, knee exercises, knee stretches, ankle exercises, ankle stretches, foot exercises, foot stretches, plantar fascia exercises, plantar fascia stretches, toe exercises, toe stretches, pelvic tilting, core exercises, pelvic tilting from core muscular activity, chin retractions, spinal exercises, spinal stretches, spinal decompression, spinal traction, spinal range of motion improvement, extremity exercises, extremity stretches, extremity joint stretches, extremity joint distraction, extremity joint labral decompression, extremity joint exercises, extremity joint traction, extremity joint range of motion improvement, supporting, positioning, gliding, oscillating, rubbing, sliding, rolling, rocking, wobbling, sitting, reclining, lying, walking, running, hiking, backpacking, carrying a travel pack, wearing a fanny pack, carrying a child carrier, carrying a pet carrier, pet care device, an animal care device, a veterinary animal care device, carrying a mail carrier's pack, carrying a backpack, carrying a firefighter's pack, carrying a military field pack, carrying a military pack, carrying a rucksack, carrying a military weapon, wielding a military weapon, wielding a weapon, carrying a weapon, carrying furniture, carrying appliances, carrying equipment, carrying a scuba pack, scuba diving, riding a motorcycle, biking, bicycling, tricycling, piloting, driving, massaging, kneading body tissues, sleeping, meditating, performing yoga, performing a sex act, performing thi chi, resting, kite surfing, surfboarding, windsurfing, parasailing, parachuting, firefighting, balancing, strengthening, rowing, using an ergometer, using a harness to transfer a person, using a harness to transfer a patient, using a rowing machine, rowing a boat, rowing a scull, kayaking, pet neuromusculoskeletal care, animal neuromusculoskeletal care, veterinary neuromusculoskeletal animal care, animal self-rubbing device, animal self-rubbing device for the purpose of revealing a habit which is also used in a diagnostic sense for a care giver to further care for the animal, or exercising.

[0159] Furthermore, a method of use of the DEVICE may also include, but not limited to, the activity comprising of at least one of: [0160] 1) Active chin retraction with the dorsal cervical spine pressing against the positioned device (this is a similar motion to FIG. 27 except the DEVICE is placed under or against the back of the lower cervical spine and the neck is moved into the DEVICE) while the user is at least supine creates a unique concentric force via the related neuromusculoskeletal tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially lifts the head from the initial at least supine supported cervical lordotic position into supported cervical flexion then the head is subsequently lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric chin retraction to eccentric chin retraction which then returns the flexed cervicothoracic spine to its original position. [0161] 2) Active chin retraction with the dorsal cervical spine pressing against the positioned device while the user is at least upright creates a unique concentric force via the related neuromusculoskeletal tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially lifts the head from the initial at least upright supported cervical lordotic position into supported cervical flexion then the head is subsequently lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric chin retraction to eccentric chin retraction which then returns the flexed cervicothoracic spine to its original position. [0162] 3) Active pelvic tilting FIG. 27 with the at least upper lumbar spine 113 pressing against the positioned device 112 while the user is, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, or upright creates an unique concentric force by the related neuromusculoskeletal core tissues leveraged against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which action initially concentrically lifts the lumbopelvic spine from supported lordosis into supported lumbopelvic flexion then the pelvis is subsequently eccentrically lowered by the user with alternating cycles from concentric lumbopelvic flexion to eccentric lumbopelvic flexion which then returns the lumbopelvic spine to its original position during the performance of this core musculoskeletal activity. [0163] 4) Pelvifemoral tilting motions FIG. 27 at least one of, but not limited to: passive knee(s) to chest stretches, active pelvic tilting, active hip(s) flexion, or active core exercises with the user at least one of supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device at least under or behind the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently stretches and reduces the lumbopelvic spine's expected lordosis by the device's interaction with the neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface initiating at least one of, but not limited to, a decompressive or a flexion-distraction stretch. [0164] 5) Among other things hip stretches originating from a single knee to chest stretch position FIG. 28 with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device under the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently reduces the normal lumbopelvic spine's lordosis by the device interacting with the user's neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine further toward a greater degree of lumbopelvic flexion via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface while additionally the other lower extremity is placed downward, not pulled to the chest, into an outstretched hip extension position resulting in that hip joint undergoing at least one of, but not limited to, an additional leveraged extension, possible distraction force, or another motion of stretching is performed relative to the device's more distinctly supported isolated neuromusculoskeletal pelvifemoral joint than if performing the same basic overall combined lumbopelvifemoral neuromusculoskeletal stretch without the device. [0165] 6) Among other things hip exercises originating from a single knee to chest stretch position FIG. 28 with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device under the hips posterior to the pelvifemoral joint subsequently reduces the normal lumbopelvic spine's lordosis by the device interacting with the user's neuromusculoskeletal tissues of the lumbopelvic spine further toward a greater degree of lumbopelvic flexion via the lumbopelvic spine being leveraged against the device's concave angulated surface while additionally the other lower extremity is placed downward, not pulled to the chest, into an outstretched hip extension position resulting in that hip joint undergoing at least one of, but not limited to, an additional leveraged extension, a possible distraction force, or another device supported motion while the exercise is performed relative to the device's more distinctly supported isolated neuromusculoskeletal pelvifemoral joint than if performing the same basic overall combined lumbopelvifemoral neuromusculoskeletal stretch without the device. [0166] 7) Among other things positioning an extremity joint (see FIG. 29 in brief descriptions section for further explanation) with the user positioned, at least one of but not limited to, supine, seated, side lying, prone, or upright while positioning the device against the area neighboring the extremity joint to allow for an activity at least one of, but not limited to, supporting, bracing, rehabilitating, positioning, oscillating, rolling, rubbing, kneading, scratching, massaging, exercising, stretching, sustained stretching, or applying a force into the extremity joint one of at least extension, flexion, or rotation. [0167] 8) Additionally, among other things the user positions a part of their body in any conceivable way FIG. 28, 29 against the at least one concave angulated surface of the device which interaction also possibly constitutes at least one of a fulcrum, a lever, or being capable of dispersing a load during the interaction between the device and a volume of the user's tissues which encourages a force that passes through the entire volume of the user's contacting tissues when the user actively moves their body part which possibly acts as a moving lever on the substantially continually connected device which possibly acts as a fulcrum for the tissue union in at least an oscillating direction which translates the mounting force along the entire volume of the tissues interacted with which are now also moving directionally with the substantially same oscillating distance as a thus resulting at least massaging motion is encouraged without the device specifically rolling off of the interaction with the volume of the user's body by the device's concave angulated surface which thus helps maintain a continued force throughout the oscillating distance and direction traveled by the active movement with the at least mostly entire volume of the body part compressed against the substantially maintained leveraged interaction with the device.

[0168] Further including that the activity comprising of at least one of passive or active movements by the device. Further including that the activity FIG. 29 comprising of at least one of: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system.

[0169] Wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user. Further including that the activity comprising of at least one of passive or active movements by an apparatus that connects to the device.

[0170] Also including that the activity comprising of at least one of, but not limited to: stimulating proprioceptors, stimulating non-pain-producing mechanoreceptors, stimulating nociceptors, or stimulating the vestibular system. Wherein the activity includes stimulating at least one of, but not limited to: afferent impulses from the periphery to the central nervous system, neurological tissue, the release of endorphins, the descending inhibitory pathways, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of contractile tissues, the subsequent depression and/or inhibition of pain promoting tissues, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the body, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the mind, the subsequent sense of relaxation of the spirit, or the subsequent sense of relaxation of the soul of the user.

[0171] Further including that the activity comprising of at least one of tissue repair, healing, physiologic equilibrium, a beneficial mental state, a beneficial emotional state, a state of relaxation, improved neuromusculoskeletal system, improved circulatory system, improved lymphatic system, a beneficial energetic state, proposed proper spinal disc pump imbibition action which is at least beneficial to allow for proper healing but not limited to at least one of after disc injury, overloading, immobility, decreased range of motion, mechanical damage, wear and tear, hypomobility, hypermobility, reduced disc failure properties, altered cell level signals, matrix remodeling, incomplete healing, reduced motion segment function, pain, or degenerative changes.

[0172] The process of manufacturing may include at least one of, but not limited to, at least one step of of additive manufacturing, subtractive manufacturing, lathing, turning, injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, casting, compression moulding, rotational moulding, transfer moulding, 3d printing, vacuum forming, welding, die casting, thermoforming, machining, vacuum casting, laminating, pouring, spraying, gluing, cutting, sawing, fastening, or pressure forming.

[0173] Also, the DEVICE may be held and/or supported by a person, body therapist, owner, veterinarian, and/or an apparatus when used, among other things, against an animal for the same and/or similar uses that are expressed in this document for users. The DEVICE may also be used with and/or by animals as a self-rubbing device by placing or mounting the DEVICE in at least, but not limited to, one of the DEVICE's embodiments against a secure surface and/or an apparatus to allow the animal to rub themselves against the DEVICE. For example, the DEVICE may be installed in a stall, on a fence, on a tree, on a building, and/or on a wall for an animal like, but not limited to, a dog, a cat, a cow, a goat, a donkey, a deer, a zoo animal, an elephant, or a horse for the animal to rub themselves against the DEVICE. This embodiment could be well received especially by horse owners for their horses when in a stall and/or horse trailer commonly rub against the stall walls and damage the walls creating a problem for the owner.

[0174] Also, when the DEVICE is possibly used in this manner the owner or caregiver may discover useful health information if the animal demonstrates a revealing habit with the self-rubbing against the DEVICE that could then be used in a diagnostic sense to further care for the animal.

[0175] The device my be used as a neuromusculoskeletal support for humans during sex acts for more comfort, flexibility, better positioning for physical stimulation relative to the nature of the act. The gabled design, FIGS. 19-21 and 26, embodiment is a good example, but not limited to this embodiment, to function as such a sex act support. Similar positioning of this device is also beneficial for, but not limited to, various exercises like yoga.

[0176] Furthermore, other embodiments may be sized to address the needs of the pediatric, adult, elderly, obese, domestic pet, athlete, large animal, hand held device, back pack, ruck sack, and other uses described in this application from, including but not limited to, ones that incorporate a FIG. 5 angle number 23 ranging from approximately 1 to 89 degrees, a FIG. 6 number 22 dihedral angle ranging from approximately 2 to 178 degrees, as well as a height of FIG. 5 of number 21 ranging from approximately 1/32 to 8, a FIG. 1 height of side surfaces numbered 4 and 5 ranging from approximately 2.5 to 18, a FIG. 2 top view width of surfaces 2, 3, and edges 6 from ranging from approximately 0.5 to 36, and a FIG. 1 length of base surface 1 ranging from approximately 4 to 36.

[0177] The embodiments described above are only to exemplify the present invention but not to limit the scope of the present invention. Therefore, any equivalent modification or variation according to the shapes, structures, features, or spirit disclosed by the present invention is to be also included within the scope of the present invention.

[0178] A number of embodiments have been described. Nevertheless, persons skilled in the art will understand the devices and methods specifically described herein and illustrated in the accompanying figures are non-limiting exemplary embodiments, and that the specification and figures should be construed merely exemplary of particular embodiments. It is to be understood, therefore, that the present disclosure is not limited to the precise embodiments described, and various other changes and modifications may be effected by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It is also envisioned that the elements and features illustrated or described in connection with one exemplary embodiment may be combined with the elements and features of another exemplary embodiment without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, and that such modifications and variations are also intended to be included within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will envision other embodiments within the scope and spirit of the following claims.

[0179] The above description is intended to illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention, which will be best understood in conjunction with the detailed description to follow, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, heretofore Applicant's invention has been described using the transitional phrase comprising. As will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, Applicant's invention as described herein can also be defined with all of the same components as discussed above using the transitional phrase consisting essentially of in place of comprising to exclude any extra elements or components not described that materially affects the basic and novel characteristics of Applicant's invention.