Exercise apparatus
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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising:
- first plate having first and second ends;
second plate having first and second ends and pivotally connected to the first plate and respective first ends thereof;
a spring disposed between the first and second plates and biasing the first and second plates into a first position in which the first and second plates are separated from one another;
a bracket defining a generally triangular support having a base member, an upright member and an angular member interconnecting the base member and the upright member, wherein the second plate is removably mounted to the angular member; and
a strap capable of mounting bracket to a support surface.
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Abstract
An exerciser includes an exercise module defined by hinged first and second plates with a spring therebetween to provide biasing resistance, and a bracket member for attaching the exercise module to a surface such as a bed. The exerciser provides a simple means for exercising, especially for users in a supine position.
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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising:
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first plate having first and second ends;
second plate having first and second ends and pivotally connected to the first plate and respective first ends thereof;
a spring disposed between the first and second plates and biasing the first and second plates into a first position in which the first and second plates are separated from one another;
a bracket defining a generally triangular support having a base member, an upright member and an angular member interconnecting the base member and the upright member, wherein the second plate is removably mounted to the angular member; and
a strap capable of mounting bracket to a support surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An exercise apparatus, comprising:
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an exercise module comprising;
a first plate hinged to a second plate;
a spring between the first and second plates and normally biasing the first plate away from the second plate into an open position;
a bracket member comprising;
a triangular bracket having a base member, an upright member and an angular member interconnecting the base member and the upright member;
wherein the first plate of the exercise module is mounted to the angular member; and
a strap capable of mounting bracket to a support surface. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An exercise apparatus, comprising:
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an exercise module comprising a first plate pivotally interconnected to a second plate at respective first ends thereof with a pin;
a torsion spring connected to the pin and bearing against the first and second plates to normally bias the first plate away from the second plate into an open position;
a bracket member comprising a triangular bracket having a base member, an upright member and an angular member interconnecting the base member and the upright member, the angular member having a longitudinal slot therein;
a strap for mounting the bracket member to a surface;
wherein the exercise module is mounted to the angular member with at least one fastener extending through an opening in the second plate and through the longitudinal slot in the angular member. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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