Exercise devices – For foot or ankle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-10
2001-10-02
Yu, Mickey (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
For foot or ankle
C482S102000, C482S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06296594
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to lower body exercise apparatuses. More particularly, the invention relates to hamstring and quadriceps exercise apparatuses providing added convenience and versatility.
2. Description of the Prior Art
As with most major muscle groups, a wide variety of exercise apparatuses have been developed to specifically exercise the quadriceps and hamstrings of a user. Prior art apparatuses are, however, limited in their ability to provide users with a convenient exercise routine allowing users the flexibility to vary their lines of motion.
A continuing need, therefore, exists for improved hamstring and quadriceps exercise apparatuses. Such apparatuses should be designed to make the exercise process simpler, safer and more flexible. The present invention provides such an exercise apparatus.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus including a base structure having a central support member secured to a vertically oriented resistance assembly with a resistance member. The apparatus further includes a cable linking the resistance member to a user interface coupled to an end of the cable. A first pulley is pivotally mounted adjacent a lower end of the resistance assembly. The cable passes over the first pulley to direct the cable toward the lower body of an individual using the exercise apparatus. The first pulley also includes a cylindrical member through which the cable passes such that the cable extends substantially along an axis about which the first pulley pivots.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus including a second pulley substantially identical to the first pulley described above.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the cable exits the resistance assembly at a position above the first pulley and the second pulley.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the first pulley and the second pulley are mounted on opposite sides of the resistance assembly.
It is also another object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the cable is a single cable.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the resistance assembly is a weight stack.
It is yet a further object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus including a user support member.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the user support member is an upwardly extending support bar.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the central support member includes a first end to which the user support member is attached and a second end to which the resistance assembly is attached.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the user support member is a handle coupled to the resistance assembly.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the axis about which the pulley pivots is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the resistance assembly.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus including a base structure having a central support member with a first end to which a user support bar is secured and a second end to which a vertically oriented resistance assembly including a resistance member is secured. The user support bar extends upwardly to create a substantially U-shaped space in which an individual may freely move while exercising. A cable links the resistance member to a user interface coupled to an end of the cable. The apparatus also includes a first pulley pivotally mounted adjacent a lower end of the resistance assembly, wherein the cable passes over the first pulley to direct the cable toward the lower body of an individual using the exercise apparatus.
It is also an object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the user support bar is angularly oriented and extends away from the second end of the central support member.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus wherein the user support bar includes a horizontally oriented grip.
Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description when viewed in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which set forth certain embodiments of the invention.
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