Exercise apparatus
US6283900A · kind A · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/0228
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus that exercises at least three groups of muscles is disclosed. The apparatus exercises the hamstring muscle, the quadriceps muscle and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position for the person exercising and incorporates an elastomeric tension member to provide the resistance. The exercise apparatus incorporates a rectangular backrest. When a person pushes against the backrest, the exercise apparatus rotates lifting the person exercising off the floor surface such that the above three groups of muscles are exercised.
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