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Exercise bench with safety apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-25
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Granted: 1989-02-28
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Expires: 2007-06-25
Abstract
Abstract Exercise apparatus for use with an associated barbell includes a support for holding the body of a user in reclining position on his or her back, first and second generally vertically columns disposed on respective sides of the support and first and second bar raising arms carried respectively on the first and second arms. Each bar raising arm is mounted for vertical movement with respect to one of the columns; apparatus for raising and lowering the bar raising arm synchronism; and apparatus for sensing the lowering of the associated barbell to a predetermined position and actuating the apparatus for raising and lowering upon such event.
Inventors
- 👤 John Tanski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/00181; A63B21/06; A63B21/078; A63B21/0783; A63B21/40; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Exercise apparatus for use with an associated barbell which comprises: a support for holding the body of a user in reclining position on his or her back; first and second generally vertical columns disposed on respective sides of said support; first and second bar raising arms carried respectively on said first and second generally vertical columns, each bar raising arm being mounted for vertical movement with respect to one of said columns; means for raising said bar raising arms in synchronism; and means integral with said exercise apparatus for sensing the lowering of the associated barbell to a predetermined vertical elevation and switching means integral with said exercise apparatus for automatically moving at least one switch contact upon sensing the lowering of the associated barbell to said predetermined vertical elevation and means for actuating said means for raising upon movement of said one switch contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Exercise apparatus for use with an associated barbell which comprises: a support for holding the body of a user in reclining position on his or her back; first and second generally vertical columns disposed on respective sides of said support; first and second bar raising arms carried respectively on said first and second generally vertical columns, each bar raising arm being mounted for vertical movement with respect to one of said columns; means for raising said bar raising arms in synchronism; and means integral with said exercise apparatus for sensing the lowering of the associated barbell to a predetermined vertical elevation and switching means integral with said exercise apparatus for automatically moving at least one switch contact upon sensing the lowering of the associated barbell to said predetermined vertical elevation and means for actuating said means for raising upon movement of said one switch contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein: said means for sensing comprises at least one pivot arm which is biased to a predetermined position and has switching means coupled thereto that moves from a first position to a second position upon movement of said pivot arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
The apparatus as described in claim 2 wherein: each of said columns includese a web shaped surface; and said means for raising and lowering said support arms comprises a pair of generally horizontal arms and each of said generally horizontal arms includes at least a pair of spaced rollers engaging a said web shaped surface on said first and second columns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein: said means for raising and lowering the associated barbell further includes a roller chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus as described in claim 4 wherein: said means for raising and lowering the associated barbell further includes a reversible electric motor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus as described in claim 5 wherein: said motor is mechanically coupled to said chain by means of a bar which extends laterally intermediate said columns.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus as described in claim 6 wherein: said means for raising and lowering the associated barbell further includes at least one gear coupling said motor to said bar to provide relatively slow movement of said means for raising and lowering the associated barbell.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus as described in claim 7 wherein: said means for raising and lowering the associated barbell further includes a chain disposed in each column and coupled to said bar by means of sprockets fixed thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as described in claim 8 wherein: said means for sensing includes an inclined ramp on said pivot arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as described in claim 9 wherein: said switching means includes a switch having an actuating button cooperating with said inclined ramp for actuation thereof.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The apparatus as described in claim 10 wherein: said columns are manufactured of sheet metal tubing and said generally horizontal arms each include at least a pair of spaced rollers on said generally horizontal arms dimensioned and configured for engagement with respective walls of said columns.
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-28 | 2000-08-29 | 2001-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |