Exercise apparatus
US5746686A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 5, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2210/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus (10) consists of an elongated frame (12) tubular, in construction, having an upper end and a lower end. The frame (12) comprises a frame left slot (12L) and a frame right slot (12R), the frame left slot (12L) and frame right slot (12R) comprises an opening therebetween. A preload housing (16) securely attached to an upper distal end of the frame (12) therearound. The preload housing (16) comprises a preload housing adjuster (16A) removably fastened to a preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) by a removable fastening means. The preload housing adjuster handle (16AA) functions as a grip for the user, the preload housing (16) further comprises a preload housing slide (16B) slidably attached to the frame (12) at a mid distal point. An adjuster (26) functions to vary the resistance load. A lower slide (18) is movably attached to the frame (12). The lower slide (18) functions to support the user's left foot. A resistance device functions to provide a resistance to an user.
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