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Uniquely multi-functional exercise device

  • US 20070161472A1
  • Filed: 03/06/2007
  • Published: 07/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/02/2005
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising:

  • (a) at least one frame;

    (b) at least one spooling force transmitter having a spool rim and a rotational axis;

    (c) at least one carriage having a frame adjacent end and a support end, the frame adjacent end adjacent to the frame and the support end supporting at least one spool support, the spool support rotatably supporting the spooling force transmitter'"'"'s rotational axis in a plurality of fixed positions relative to the frame;

    (d) at least one flexible connector having a first end and a second end, the first end of which is fixed to the spooling force transmitter such that the flexible connector contacts the spool rim of the spooling force transmitter;

    (e) at least one resistance source applying tension to the flexible connector, whereby a resistance force is transmitted by the flexible connector to the spooling force transmitter;

    (f) at least one rigid arm connected to the spooling force transmitter and adapted to receive an exercise force generated by a user, the arm further adapted to, in combination with the spooling force transmitter, permit the user to select a starting angle of the rigid arm about the rotational axis of the spooling force transmitter, the resistance force and the exercise force placing opposing torques on the spooling force transmitter, and;

    (g) at least a first deflecting pulley and a second deflecting pulley rotatably supported on opposing sides of the flexible connector between the carriage and the spooling force transmitter.

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