TRACY L CURLEY
Broker in Nantucket, MA
License number
Massachusetts 9002893
Issued Date
Jun 4, 1993
Expiration Date
Jan 4, 2008
Type
Salesperson
Address
Address
Nantucket, MA 02554
Professional information
Yoga Mat With Intuitive Tactile Feedback For Visually Impaired
US Patent:
2009006, Mar 5, 2009
Filed:
Aug 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/846185
Inventors:
Tracy Lynn Curley - Nantucket MA, US
International Classification:
A63B 26/00
US Classification:
482 23
Abstract:
The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention includes devices to assist a user in correct foot and hand placements during a yoga posture sequence, an exercise program, a dance routine, and so forth. Tactile markers for hand and foot placement enable discerning a reference marker as either intended for hand or foot, right side or left side, and forward or backward. The invention makes yoga more accessible to the visually impaired and enables a user to participate in mainstream yoga communities. The invention can be used for the practice of yoga in a class setting in schools for the blind, in public or private studios, or at home. The mat can be used in a yoga class to follow instructions with more ease and independence. The pliable nature of the mat allows it to be easily portable to schools, studios, and storage at home.
Yoga Mat With Intuitive Tactile Feedback For Visually Impaired
US Patent:
8192330, Jun 5, 2012
Filed:
Jan 21, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/011414
Inventors:
Tracy Lynn Curley - Nantucket MA, US
International Classification:
A63B 21/00
US Classification:
482 51, D24212
Abstract:
The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention includes devices to assist a user in correct foot and hand placements during a yoga posture sequence, an exercise program, a dance routine, and so forth. Tactile markers for hand and foot placement enable discerning a reference marker as either intended for hand or foot, right side or left side, and forward or backward. The invention makes yoga more accessible to the visually impaired and enables a user to participate in mainstream yoga communities. The invention can be used for the practice of yoga in a class setting in schools for the blind, in public or private studios, or at home. The mat can be used in a yoga class to follow instructions with more ease and independence.