Back roller exercise apparatus

• US 6,632,160 B2
• Filed: 11/30/2000
• Issued: 10/14/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 11/30/2000
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Bio Remediation Technologie, Inc.
• Original Assignee: Bio Remediation Technologie, Inc.
• Inventors: Blahnik, Jay, LaFond, Julie, Lokan, Chris
• Primary Examiner(s): Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Hwang, Victor
• Application Number:
  US09/727,381
• Publication Number:
  US 20020065176A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,048 Days
• Field of Search: 482/92-96, 482/51, 482/101, 482/132, 482/135, 482/139, 482/141, 482/142, 482/904, 482/907, 297/14, 297/338, 297/343, 297/344.12, 601/24, 606/243
• US Class Current: 482/95
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0411 Squatting exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0626 with substantially vertical guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4033 Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4045 Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0211 moving torso with immobilized lower limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0233 Muscles of the back, e.g. by an extension of the body against a resistance, reverse crunch
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03575 Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1209 Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1227 Dips, i.e. push-ups in a vertical position, i.e. eccentric movement, e.g. between parallel bars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 3/00 Parallel bars or similar apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/904 Removably attached to wheelchair, home furnishing, or home structure

Abstract

A back roller exercise apparatus is disclosed having a base, a support member and a backrest slidably engaged with the support member. In a preferred embodiment, the exercise apparatus includes a seat adjustably attached to the support member, a lower bar attached to the seat, and an upper bar adjustably attached to the support member. In an operating configuration, the support member is substantially vertical and the backrest slides up and down between the seat and the upper end of the support member. The support member is preferably pivotally attached to the base. In a storage configuration, the support member is pivoted such that it is substantially parallel to the base. The exercise apparatus is utilized to perform squats, lunges, narrow pull-ups, wide pull-ups, dips and push-ups. The exercise apparatus may be utilized in three exercise modes: strength, aerobic and circuit training.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus comprising:

a base;

a vertical support member attached to the base;

a backrest slidably engaged with the support member;

a seat adjustably attached to the support member; and

an upper bar horizontally disposed and adjustably attached to the support member,

wherein the upper bar comprises two side handles and two front handles.

2. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the support member comprises a roller track, the backrest comprises at least one pair of rollers, and wherein the rollers of the backrest slidably engage the roller track of the support member.

3. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein the seat slidably engages the roller track of the support member.

4. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 3 further comprising a seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat comprises an alignment bore dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, and wherein the support member comprises a plurality of height adjustment bores dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat is adjustably attached to the support member by aligning the alignment bore with one of the plurality of height adjustment bores and inserting the seat adjustment pin through the alignment bore and the height adjustment bore.

5. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a lower bar attached to the seat.

6. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the support member comprises a support member connection member, the base comprises a base connection member and wherein the base connection member is pivotally attached to the support member connection member.

7. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 6 comprising an operating configuration and a storage configuration, wherein in the operating configuration, the support member is in a substantially vertical position and wherein in the storage configuration, the support member is substantially parallel to the base.

8. An exercise apparatus comprising:

a base;

a vertical support member attached to the base;

a backrest slidably engaged with the support member;

a seat adjustably attached to the support member;

an upper bar horizontally disposed and adjustably attached to the support member; and

an upper bar adjustment pin, wherein the upper bar comprises a connection member having a plurality of adjustment bores dimensioned to receive the upper bar adjustment pin, wherein the support member comprises an alignment bore dimensioned to receive the upper bar adjustment pin, and wherein the upper bar is adjustably attached to the support member by aligning one of the plurality of adjustment bores with the alignment bore and inserting the upper bar adjustment pin through the adjustment bore and the alignment bore.

9. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein the support member comprises a roller track, the backrest comprises at least one pair of rollers, and wherein the rollers of the backrest slidably engage the roller track of the support member.

10. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 9 wherein the seat slidably engages the roller track of the support member.

11. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 10 further comprising a seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat comprises an alignment bore dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, and wherein the support member comprises a plurality of height adjustment bores dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat is adjustably attached to the support member by aligning the alignment bore with one of the plurality of height adjustment bores and inserting the seat adjustment pin through the alignment bore and the height adjustment bore.

12. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 8 further comprising a lower bar attached to the seat.

13. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 8 wherein the support member comprises a support member connection member, the base comprises a base connection member and wherein the base connection member is pivotally attached to the support member connection member.

14. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 13 comprising an operating configuration and a storage configuration, wherein in the operating configuration, the support member is in a substantially vertical position and wherein in the storage configuration, the support member is substantially parallel to the base.

15. An exercise apparatus comprising:

a base;

a vertical support member attached to the base;

a backrest slidably engaged with the support member;

a seat adjustably attached to the support member; and

a lower bar attached to the seat,

wherein the lower bar comprises a vertical portion extending from the seat and a horizontal portion at a terminal end.

16. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 15 wherein the support member comprises a roller track, the backrest comprises at least one pair of rollers, and wherein the rollers of the backrest slidably engage the roller track of the support member.

17. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 16 wherein the seat slidably engages the roller track of the support member.

18. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 17 further comprising a seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat comprises an alignment bore dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, and wherein the support member comprises a plurality of height adjustment bores dimensioned to receive the seat adjustment pin, wherein the seat is adjustably attached to the support member by aligning the alignment bore with one of the plurality of height adjustment bores and inserting the seat adjustment pin through the alignment bore and the height adjustment bore.

19. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 15 wherein the support member comprises a support member connection member, the base comprises a base connection member and wherein the base connection member is pivotally attached to the support member connection member.

20. An exercise apparatus in accordance with claim 19 comprising an operating configuration and a storage configuration, wherein in the operating configuration, the support member is in a substantially vertical position and wherein in the storage configuration, the support member is substantially parallel to the base.

21. A method of exercising the arms and legs of a user using an exercise apparatus having a base, a support member attached to the base, a backrest slidably engaged with the support member, and an upper bar adjustably attached to the support member, the upper bar having a pair of side handles and a pair of front handles, comprising;

pushing the user'"'"'s back against the backrest and sliding the backrest up and down on the support member; and

adjusting the upper bar on the support member to correspond to a user'"'"'s reach;

wherein the user'"'"'s weight provides resistance for the movement of the backrest on the support member.

22. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 21, comprising gripping the upper bar and pulling up to perform a pull up.

23. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 22 wherein the user'"'"'s weight provides the resistance for the pull up.

24. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 23 wherein a portion of the user'"'"'s weight is supported by the user'"'"'s legs to facilitate the performance of a pull up.

25. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 23 wherein the user grips the side handles of the upper bar to perform a wide pull up.

26. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 23 wherein the user grips the front handles of the upper bar to perform a narrow pull up.

27. A method of exercising the arms and legs of a user using an exercise apparatus having a base, a support member attached to the base, a backrest slidably engaged with the support member, a seat adjustably attached to the support member, and a lower bar attached to the seat;

comprising;

pushing the user'"'"'s back against the backrest and sliding the backrest up and down on the support member;

adjusting the seat on the support member to correspond to a user'"'"'s height;

gripping the lower bar;

pushing the user'"'"'s back against the backrest; and

using the user'"'"'s arms, sliding the backrest up and down on the support member performing a dip;

wherein the user'"'"'s weight provides resistance for the movement of the backrest on the support member.

28. A method of exercising in accordance with claim 27 wherein a portion of a user'"'"'s weight is supported by the user'"'"'s legs to facilitate the performance of a dip.

29. An exercise apparatus supportable by a wall, comprising:

a support member adapted to be attached to the wall;

a backrest slidably engaged with the support member;

an attachment system adapted to attach the support member to the wall;

a seat adjustably attached to the support member; and

an upper bar horizontally disposed and adjustably attached to the support member.

30. An exercise apparatus supportable by a wall, comprising:

a support member adapted to be attached to the wall;

a backrest slidably engaged with the support member;

an attachment system adapted to attach the support member to the wall;

a seat adjustably attached to the support member; and

a lower bar attached to the seat.