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Handicapped accessible exercise machine

US7722509B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 2008
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 4, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2225/09
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A handicapped accessible exercise apparatus having a central housing with two pivoting extension arms. Cables extend from weight stacks within the housing to movable cable guides on the arms for engagement by a user. By adjusting the positions of the arms and the cable guides, the apparatus can be configured to facilitate various exercises and to accommodate users of various sizes. The apparatus is provided with button-operated locks for allowing users with limited manual dexterity to easily lock and unlock the positions of the extension arms and the cable guides.

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