Exercise devices – User manipulated force resisting apparatus – component... – Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
Reexamination Certificate
1998-04-17
2001-03-27
Donnelly, Jerome W. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...
Utilizing force resistance generated by user only
C482S049000, C482S080000, C482S122000, C482S125000, C482S126000, C482S129000, C482S148000, C482S908000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06206812
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to fitness devices that can be used for stretching, physical therapy, and for strengthening and toning exercises. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved fitness device which allows a user to perform, in either a sitting or lying position, a variety of stretching and conditioning exercises that utilize many of the major muscle groups of the body.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It is extremely beneficial to be able to achieve flexibility and conditioning during or prior to exercise routines or for cooling down purposes. Accomplishing full body stretching in an easy, effective and enjoyable manner is desirable.
Many prior art fitness devices designed to facilitate the performance of stretching exercises focus generally on stretching the leg muscles. Other stretching machines that provide exercises in addition to leg stretching are often limited to providing a small range of stretching and conditioning exercises.
A need exists for a compact, quiet device with minimal moving parts which allows performance of a broad range of exercises which target the arm, back, shoulder, abdominal and leg muscles.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The objectives of the present invention are accomplished by providing a fitness device that allows a user to perform a broad range of exercises that target muscles in the arms legs, back abdominal and shoulders. The fitness device of the present invention includes a seat, a telescoping means and a support means. The telescoping means is attached to the seat at a terminal portion thereof by a pivot means and the support means is attached to a second terminal portion of the telescoping means adapted to support the hands and feet of a user.
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Amerson Lori Baker
Donnelly Jerome W.
Riches, McKenzie & Herbert
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