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Exercise apparatus

US6544151B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 2, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 16, 2021

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 a padded portable seat sitting on a surface. The exercise apparatus also contains rectangular backrest. Two arms are also provided on each side of the exercise equipment. When a person pushes against the backrest, and pushes the arms forward, the exercise apparatus rotates lifting the person exercising off the surface such that the above three groups of muscles are exercised.

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