Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Thanh, Loan (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
C482S127000, C482S908000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08002677
ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise devices include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting adjustable arm and cable-pulley assemblies providing a user interface with a resistance system. In some embodiments of the invention, the adjustable bench assembly includes a bench seat and a pivotal back support supported on an adjustable bench frame. The exercise devices also utilize various configurations of adjustable arm assemblies that are selectively positionable for numerous exercises and to suit a user's particular body size and shape. Other embodiments of the exercise devices include a resistance system with a transmission supporting a plurality of resistance packs. The transmission allows a user to conveniently engage any number of resistance packs to change the resistance level for a particular exercise.
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Christopher Brent
Dibble Ryan R.
Golesh Eric D.
Warner Patrick A.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Hwang Victor K
Nautilus, Inc.
Thanh LoAn
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