Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2008-09-16
2009-11-03
Amerson, Lori (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
C482S140000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07611445
ABSTRACT:
A machine, apparatus, and method for targeting the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exercise system includes a frame, carriage, and an upper body support. In one embodiment, the user places at least a portion of their lower body on the carriage. The user leans their forearms and elbows against an angled upper body support while grasping a set of handles to secure the user's upper body. In turn, the user swings the carriage back and forth along an arcuate path beginning at a position behind the upper body support and ending at a position in front of the upper support, thereby contracting and relaxing the abdominal muscle group.
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Brown Wallace
Nelson Robert W.
Ab Coaster Holdings, Inc.
Amerson Lori
Cislo & Thomas LLP
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