Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing resilient force resistance
Patent
1995-05-24
1998-01-20
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing resilient force resistance
482904, 482136, A63B 2104
Patent
active
057096368
ABSTRACT:
A portable exercise device for use by individuals without supervision to follow prescribed or desired therapeutic exercise regimens is provided. The portable exercise device preferably includes two pulley assemblies, mounted and secured to individual `O` clamp assemblies, interconnected by a flexible cord, with bayonet clips secured at both ends of the cord, and supplemented with hand grip, precision straight scale and a dual purpose knee flex and anchoring harness. The `O` clamp screw and pressure plate assembly may be disassembled and employed in either of two clamp screw holes. One pulley assembly is preferably configured with one grooved roller and functions as a pilot pulley. The second pulley assembly is configured with two grooved rollers and includes a cord locking mechanism to permit cord travel in one direction while resisting travel in the opposite direction. The portable, exercise device accessories include a hand grip and precision, spring type, straight scale to permit exerting and measuring forces applied for individual therapeutic regimens.
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Vallone Anthony J.
Vallone, Sr. John F.
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