Various systems, methods, devices, etc. for simulating obesity and enhancing caloric expenditure in daily activities are provided. One embodiment is a device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities. One such device comprises a distally/pr
Various systems, methods, devices, etc. for simulating obesity and enhancing caloric expenditure in daily activities are provided. One embodiment is a device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities. One such device comprises a distally/proximally-weighted sleeve joint.
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What is claimed is: 1. A device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities, the device comprising: a substantially cylindrical form-fitting sleeve to be comfortably worn over a body joint and adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body j
What is claimed is: 1. A device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities, the device comprising: a substantially cylindrical form-fitting sleeve to be comfortably worn over a body joint and adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body joint, the sleeve comprising a middle portion that at least partially covers the body joint, a proximal portion that at least partially covers the proximal area, and a distal portion that at least partially covers the distal area; and means for removably attaching a first plurality of solid weights to the proximal portion and a second plurality of solid weights to the distal portion, the first and second plurality of solid weights spaced apart from each other and anatomically distributed on the corresponding portion of the form-fitting sleeve in a tapered arrangement toward the middle portion of the form-fitting sleeve so that the amount of weight on the form fitting sleeve generally increases away from the middle portion to generally simulate the relative distribution of endogenous skeletal muscle on the adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body joint when the device is worn. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical form-fitting sleeve is adapted to be comfortably warn over one of a knee and an elbow. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the substantially cylindrical form-fitting sleeve comprises a lightweight, breathable fabric. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the ratio of the amount of weight of the first plurality of weights to the amount of weight of the second plurality of weights generally simulates the ratio of the weight of endogenous skeletal muscle on the proximal and distal areas of the body joint. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the ratio is approximately equal to 1.5. 6. An obesity simulation device for enhancing caloric expenditure in non-exercise daily activities, the obesity simulation device comprising a weighted, form-fitting sleeve to be comfortably worn aver a body joint, the weighted, form-fitting sleeve having a plurality of weights anatomically distributed in a tapered matrix relative to the body joint on areas of the form-fitting sleeve which overlay the endogenous skeletal muscle on adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body joint when the device is worn wherein the tapered matrix comprises a plurality of row of weights above and below the body joint. 7. The obesity simulation device of claim 6, wherein the weighted, form-fitting sleeve is adopted to be comfortably worn over one of a knee and an elbow. 8. The obesity simulation device of claim 6, wherein the weighted, form-filling sleeve comprises an opening in the middle portion for receiving the body joint. 9. The obesity simulation device of claim 6, wherein the amount of weight in each row increases away from the body joint. 10. The obesity simulation device of claim 9, wherein the ratio of the weight associated with the first portion and the weight associated with the second portion simulates the relative amount of endogenous skeletal muscle on the proximal and distal areas of the body joint. 11. The obesity simulation device of claim 6, wherein the plurality of weights ore removably stored in a plurality of pockets. 12. The obesity simulation device of claim 11, wherein the plurality of packets are stitched in an outer surface of the weighted, form-fitting sleeve. 13. The obesity simulation device of claim 6, wherein the plurality of weights comprise flat weight members. 14. A device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities, the device comprising: a substantially cylindrical form-fitting sleeve to be comfortably worn over a body joint and adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body joint, the sleeve comprising a middle portion that at least partially covers the body joint, a proximal portion that at least partially covers the proximal area, and a distal portion that at least partially covers the distal area; and a plurality of weight members positioned on the proximal and distal portions over the endogenous skeletal muscle on the adjacent proximal and distal areas of the body joint when the device is warn in such a manner that the amount of weight tapers toward the middle portion. 15. The device of claim 14, wherein at least a portion of the plurality of weight members comprise solid weight members having a relatively slim cross-sectional profile. 16. The device of claim 14, wherein the form-fitting sleeve is adapted to be comfortably worn over a knee joint and: a first portion of the plurality of weight members is positioned on on anterior portion of the proximal portion of the form-fitting sleeve; a second portion of the plurality of weight members is positioned on a posterior portion of the proximal portion of the form-fitting sleeve; a third portion of the plurality of weight members is positioned on an anterior portion of the distal portion of the form-fitting sleeve; and a fourth portion of the plurality of weight members is positioned on a posterior portion of the distal portion of the form-fitting sleeve, and wherein each of the first, second, third and fourth portions of the plurality of weight members are spaced apart in relation to each other.
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