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Folding exercising apparatus
Assignee: SHAPE ACQUISTION Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1980-03-07
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Granted: 1983-01-25
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Expires: 2000-03-07
Abstract
Abstract A simple and versatile folding exercising apparatus which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes an upstanding frame and a bench pivoted to the frame for movement between a laterally extended use position and an upright, compact storage position juxtaposed with the frame. The apparatus includes barbell support cradles, a rope and pulley weight pull device, a lat bar device with squat rack and chinning bar, and readily detachable devices for performing curling, sit-ups, leg lifts and head lifts.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira J. Silberman
- 👤 Calvin E. James, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B21/06; A63B21/0615; A63B21/0616; A63B21/40; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4029; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4047; A63B23/00; A63B23/02; A63B23/0205; A63B23/0211; A63B23/035; A63B23/0355; A63B23/03558
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A free-standing exercising apparatus comprisng: a floor-supported chinning bar assembly having upstanding frame means; and an exercising bench having an elongated bench frame and a seat supported on said bench frame, said bench frame being pivotally attached near one of its ends to said frame means for pivotal movement between a laterally extended use position for supporting a user on said seat and an upright, compact storage position juxtaposed with said frame means, said frame means comprising: a bottom floor-engaging base portion adapted to stably support the apparatus without additional support above said base portion; two upright barbell support posts flanking said bench near its pivoted end, each of said barbell support posts terminating at its upper end in a barbell rest cradle; and an overhead chinning bar rigidly supported near the upper portion of said frame means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A free-standing exercising apparatus comprisng: a floor-supported chinning bar assembly having upstanding frame means; and an exercising bench having an elongated bench frame and a seat supported on said bench frame, said bench frame being pivotally attached near one of its ends to said frame means for pivotal movement between a laterally extended use position for supporting a user on said seat and an upright, compact storage position juxtaposed with said frame means, said frame means comprising: a bottom floor-engaging base portion adapted to stably support the apparatus without additional support above said base portion; two upright barbell support posts flanking said bench near its pivoted end, each of said barbell support posts terminating at its upper end in a barbell rest cradle; and an overhead chinning bar rigidly supported near the upper portion of said frame means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said bench seat is a split seat comprising a fixed portion adjacent to the unpivoted end of said bench and an adjustable incline portion hinged to said bench frame adjacent to said fixed portion, further comprising a support rod adjustably mounted along the height of said barbell support posts beneath said incline seat portion for adjustably supporting said incline portion in a desired angular position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising bench locking means for preventing pivotal movement of said bench relative to said frame means when said bench is in either its use position or in its storage position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 3 wherein said locking means comprises a locking pin engageable in aligned holes in said bench frame and said frame means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said bench frame comprises legs at the unpivoted end of said bench which are foldable between a first extended position to support said bench in a substantially level attitude, and a second folded position to support said bench at an incline with its unpivoted end lower than its pivoted end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising leg locking means for locking said legs in their extended positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
An exercising apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising an ankle strap affixed to said bench frame and overlying said bench seat adjacent to its pivoted end for holding a user's ankles while performing sit-ups on said bench.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-01-24 | 1986-07-26 | 1987-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-01-24 | 1990-07-26 | 1991-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-01-24 | 1994-07-26 | 1995-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |