US4826154A
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Exercise device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-07-12
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Granted: 1989-05-02
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Expires: 2008-07-12
Abstract
Abstract An exercise device in which a weight load can be lifted by pulling or pushing using an endless ring (1) and whereto a chain, wire, belt or the like (2) is connected at a suitable point, so that the weight load (3) can be moved by pushing or pulling a handle which moves a carriage (9) fastened at a desired point on the ring (1) by a locking device (12).
Inventors
- 👤 Arto A. Askonen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:58
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B21/00; A63B21/15; A63B21/151; A63B21/154; A63B21/06; A63B21/062; A63B21/0626; A63B21/0628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An exercise device comprising a carriage having gripping means for engagement by a user, an endless ring being movable for bidirectional circulation in opposite directions around at least two wheels and comprising first flexible tension transmitting means, locking means for locking said carriage at a desired point on said endless ring, second flexible tension transmitting means having first and second ends and connected at said first end to said first tension transmitting means, and a weight load attached to said second end of said second tension transmitting means whereby said weight load is lifted in response to movement of said gripping means in either of said opposite directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An exercise device comprising a carriage having gripping means for engagement by a user, an endless ring being movable for bidirectional circulation in opposite directions around at least two wheels and comprising first flexible tension transmitting means, locking means for locking said carriage at a desired point on said endless ring, second flexible tension transmitting means having first and second ends and connected at said first end to said first tension transmitting means, and a weight load attached to said second end of said second tension transmitting means whereby said weight load is lifted in response to movement of said gripping means in either of said opposite directions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a frame structure for guiding the movement of said carriage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein said carriage further comprises guide means and said frame structure comprises two guide pillars forming a guide space for receiving said guide means of said carriage and providing a cover for said endless ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein said endless ring comprises a weight fastened at a desired point thereof for compensating the weight of said carriage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein said first tension transmitting means is a belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein said first tension transmitting means is a wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein said first tension transmitting means is a chain.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein said guide means comprises wheels.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein said guide means comprises slide surfaces.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein said guide means comprises pegs.
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