Exercise devices – Sit up device
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Baker, Lori (Department: 3751)
Exercise devices
Sit up device
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963894
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles, comprising: a control means, a visual display having a plurality of elements each of which is capable of individual illumination responsive to signals from the control means, and detection means for detecting a hand or part thereof placed in proximity to an illuminated one of the plurality elements, the illuminated element being returned to a non-illuminated state in response to; (c) detection by the detection means of a hand or part thereof in proximity to the illuminated element; and/or (d) a signal from the control means which is emitted after the element has been illuminated for a predetermined length of time; the apparatus enabling a user to lie in front of the display, sit up as each element is illuminated, place a hand in proximity to the illuminated element and then return to the lying position, ready for the next sit-up.
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Dann Thomas
Hanspall Ashley
Baker Lori
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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