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Exercise Machine Resistance Adjustment System

  • US 20170209728A1
  • Filed: 01/23/2017
  • Published: 07/27/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/22/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exercise machine, comprising:

  • a frame having a first end, a second end and a rail extending between the first end and the second end;

    a carriage movably positioned upon the rail of the frame, and wherein the carriage is movable between the first end and the second end, wherein the carriage is comprised of;

    an upper surface, a first end, a second end opposite of the first end of the carriage, a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, wherein the first end of the carriage is closer than the second end of the carriage to the first end of the frame;

    a plurality of left projections distally spaced apart, wherein the plurality of left projections are adapted to be grasped by a left hand of an exerciser, wherein the innermost of the plurality of left projections is closer to the first end of the frame than the outermost of the plurality of left projections;

    a plurality of right projections distally spaced apart, wherein the plurality of right projections are adapted to be grasped by a right hand of an exerciser, wherein the innermost of the plurality of right projections is closer to the first end of the frame than the outermost of the plurality of right projections;

    a spring connected between the carriage and the frame that applies a bias force upon the carriage, wherein the bias force applied to the carriage by the spring is based at least in part on the position of the carriage with respect to the first end of the frame;

    a first end platform connected to the frame and positioned near the first end of the frame; and

    a second end platform connected to the frame and positioned near the second end of the frame.

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