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Engagement interface for an exercise machine

US8568279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 31, 2011
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 22, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2208/0233
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An engagement interface for an exercise machine for selectively engaging a carriage with one or more resisting elements may include one or more engagement devices arranged on the carriage. An engagement device may include a reaching or first portion and a flange or second portion. An engagement feature may be positioned on the one or more resisting elements and configured for engagement by at least one of the one or more engagement devices. The engagement feature may include a body, at least one wall extending generally perpendicular to the body, a first tab extending from the at least one wall in a first direction, and a second tab extending from the at least one wall in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first and second tabs may be configured for engagement by at least a portion of an engagement device.

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