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Multi-position exercise bench
Assignee: DP ACQUISITION Inc
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Filing: 1991-03-29
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Granted: 1991-10-29
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Expires: 2011-03-29
Abstract
Abstract A multi-position exercise bench convertible between a chair-like configuration for supporting a user in a seated position with back support, and a bench-like configuration for supporting the user in a reclining position. Three pivotally interconnected bench portions can be configured with the front and center bench portions substantially coplanar and the rear bench portion forming a back support, or with the rear and center bench portions substantially coplanar and in a reclined position.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifford J. Oswald
- 👤 John C. Ostertag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:13
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/0494; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0233; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0252; A63B2208/0257
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A multi-position exercise bench convertible between a chair-like configuration for supporting a user in a seated position with back support, and a bench-like configuration for supporting the user in a reclining position, comprising: a frame; a front bench portion pivoted to a front portion of said frame, and having an upper user-supporting surface; a rear bench portion pivoted to a rear portion of said frame, and having a user-supporting surface that functions as a back support when in a chair-like configuration; a center bench portion intermediate said front and rear bench portions, and having an upper user-supporting surface; front coupling means pivotally interconnecting said front and center bench portions and fixing said front and center bench portions in a substantially coplanar relationship when in the chair-like configuration to form a seat; and rear coupling means pivotally interconnecting said rear and center bench portions and fixing said rear and center bench portions in a substantially coplanar relationship when in the bench-like configuration to form an extended reclined support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A multi-position exercise bench convertible between a chair-like configuration for supporting a user in a seated position with back support, and a bench-like configuration for supporting the user in a reclining position, comprising: a frame; a front bench portion pivoted to a front portion of said frame, and having an upper user-supporting surface; a rear bench portion pivoted to a rear portion of said frame, and having a user-supporting surface that functions as a back support when in a chair-like configuration; a center bench portion intermediate said front and rear bench portions, and having an upper user-supporting surface; front coupling means pivotally interconnecting said front and center bench portions and fixing said front and center bench portions in a substantially coplanar relationship when in the chair-like configuration to form a seat; and rear coupling means pivotally interconnecting said rear and center bench portions and fixing said rear and center bench portions in a substantially coplanar relationship when in the bench-like configuration to form an extended reclined support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
An exercise bench according to claim 1 wherein said front coupling means comprises a pivoted connection between said front and center bench portions, and stop means limiting downward pivotal movement of said front and center bench portions to a substantially coplanar relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An exercise bench according to claim 2 wherein said rear coupling means comprises a horizontal slot and pin connection between said rear and center bench portions, and guide means for maintaining said rear center bench portions substantially coplanar as said pin moves along said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
73 words
An exercise bench according to claim 3 wherein said guide means comprises a socket beneath the user-supporting surface of said center bench portion, said socket having posterior parallel side flanges with said pin extending transversely between said flanges, and a rear undercarriage post beneath the user-supporting surface of said rear bench portion adapted to mate with said socket, said slot formed in the front end of said rear post and embracing said pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
An exercise bench according to claim 1 wherein when said exercise bench is in a bench-like configuration, the supporting surfaces of said substantially coplanar rear and center bench portions and the supporting surface of said front bench portion form an included angle that is greater than 180 degrees, with each of said supporting surfaces declining from the horizontal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
An exercise bench according to claim 5 further comprising a front handle at each side of said front bench portion, attached thereto and pivotable therewith for grasping during exercise and for manipulating to change the configuration of the exercise bench.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
An exercise bench according to claim 6 further comprising a pair of depending rear handles attached to said rear bench portion near the rear end and beneath the supporting surface thereof for grasping during exercise.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
62 words
An exercise bench according to claim 1 further comprising accessory bracket means near the front of said frame for mounting a pivotable leg exercise device adapted to facilitate leg lift exercises with the user seated on the exercise bench in a chair-like configuration, and to facilitate leg curl exercises with the user lying prone on the exercise bench in a bench-like configuration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
An exercise bench according to claim 8 adapted to be secured to a weightlifting machine including a loaded cable adapted to be operatively coupled to the leg exercise device, further comprising mounting bracket means for attaching the exercise bench to the weightlifting machine.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-10-28 | 1995-04-29 | 1995-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-10-28 | 1999-04-29 | 1999-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-10-28 | 2003-04-29 | 2003-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |