Weight training machine for exercising the upper chest muscles
US7029427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/093
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise machine includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat mounted to the frame; a backrest mounted to the frame above the seat, the seat and backrest being configured to receive a seated user; a pair of movement arm units pivotally interconnected with the frame and movable about respective generally parallel first and second axes of rotation; and a resistance system connected with the movement arm units. Each of the movement arms is configured to engage at least one of the elbows, forearms and hands of the user and is movable, within a range of motion plane that is generally normal to the first and second axes of rotation, between an extended position and a flexed position. The range of motion plane forms an angle of between about 30 and 80 degrees with the backrest.
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