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Exercising apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-25
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Granted: 1990-04-10
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Expires: 2008-08-25
Abstract
Abstract The exercising apparatus disclosed is for particular use for th exercising and stretching of the leg and abdominal muscles. The apparatus allows for an upper body support to be pivoted about a horizontal axis while the feet support is slidable along an inclined slope. The resistance to such movements is variable depending on which particular muscles are to be stretched or worked. The resistance can take the form of a stack of weights or a braking system on the movement. The apparatus is able to be used with the user either resting his chest or back on the upper body support and with the inclined slope being able to be varied from substantially horizontal to approximately 70°.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander Abrahamian
- 👤 Joseph Abrahamian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:48
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B21/00; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4005; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4033; A63B21/4035; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4045; A63B21/4047; A63B21/008; A63B21/0083; A63B21/06; A63B21/0615; A63B21/068; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; A63B2208/0257; A63B2208/0261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An exercising apparatus comprising a frame having an upper body support which is pivotable about a horizontal axis and is supported by said frame, an adjustable resistance means for providing a variable resistance to pivotal movement of said upper body support a feet support slideably engageable with a linear track supported by said frame, said track having a slope inclined relative to a horizontal plane and extending forwardly of said upper body support so that it faces towards the upper body support, wherein a user is able to be positioned between said upper body support and said feet support and slide said feet support along said track and pivot said upper body support as required to stretch and exercise.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An exercising apparatus comprising a frame having an upper body support which is pivotable about a horizontal axis and is supported by said frame, an adjustable resistance means for providing a variable resistance to pivotal movement of said upper body support a feet support slideably engageable with a linear track supported by said frame, said track having a slope inclined relative to a horizontal plane and extending forwardly of said upper body support so that it faces towards the upper body support, wherein a user is able to be positioned between said upper body support and said feet support and slide said feet support along said track and pivot said upper body support as required to stretch and exercise.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein both the movement of said feet support and said upper body support each have variable resistance applied separately thereto by resistance adjustment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein the pivotal movement of the upper body support can be prevented by a set of stops operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein resistance to the movement of said upper body support is provided by resistance means comprising a pair of variable pistons operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein the slope of the track is adjustable by a track height adjustment means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein said apparatus is dismantable and transportable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 2 wherein resistance to the movement of said feet support is provided by resistance means comprising any one of a stack of weighs operatively connected to said feet support, or a variable piston operatively connected to said feet support, or a braking means operatively connected to said feet support comprising brake pads attached to said feet support, said brake pads being engageable with said track.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein resistance to the movement of said upper body support is provided by resistance means comprising a pair of variable pistons operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein the pivotal movement of the upper body support can be prevented by a set of stops operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The exercising apparatus of claim 1 wherein said adjustable resistance means may vary the resistance to movement from no resistance to prevention of movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
72 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein resistance to the movement of said feet support is provided by resistance means comprising any one of a stack of weights operatively connected to said feet support, or a variable piston operatively connected to said feet support, or a braking means operatively connected to said feet support comprising brake pads attached to said feet support, said brake pads being engageable with said track.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein resistance to the movement of said upper body support is provided by resistance means comprising a pair of variable pistons operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein the pivotal movement of the upper body support can be prevented by a set of stops operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein the slope of the track is adjustable by a track height adjustment means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 10 wherein said apparatus is dismantable and transportable.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
41 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein resistance to the movement of said upper body support can be adjusted by resistance means comprising a pair of variable pistons operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
36 words
The exercising apparatus as claimed in claim 16 wherein the pivotal movement of the upper body support can be prevented by a set of stops operatively connected to a pivotal member of the upper body support.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein the slope of the track is adjustable by a track height adjustment means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said apparatus is dismantable and transportable.
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