Resistive exercise system

• US 6,976,941 B2
• Filed: 10/24/2002
• Issued: 12/20/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 10/24/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Norman G. Britt
• Original Assignee: Norman G. Britt
• Inventors: Britt, Norman G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Huson, Gregory L.
• Assistant Examiner(s): BAKER, LORI LYNN
• Application Number:
  US10/281,469
• Publication Number:
  US 20040082443A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,153 Days
• Field of Search: 482 94-103
• US Class Current: 482/94
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0652 for cycling in a recumbent position
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0012 the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/102 having a common resisting device
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/035 for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03533 With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• 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

Abstract

A resistive exercise system for enabling individuals of a weakened physical condition to perform various resistive exercises. The resistive exercise system includes a frame structure, a seat member secured within the frame structure at a low entry level, a pair of opposing arm supports attached to the frame structure, a plurality of weight members adjustably positioned upon a weight shaft, and a plurality of cables attached to the weight shaft each having a handle attached thereto. A tubular support member is attached to the front of the frame structure for receiving an elongate tongue member that supports a resistance pedal structure.

Claims

1. A resistive exercise system, comprising:

a frame structure;

a seat member attached within said frame structure wherein said seat member is comprised of;

a lower portion attached between a plurality of main vertical members of said frame structure and positioned between 17 to 20 inches above a floor surface; and

an upper portion extending upwardly from said lower portion;

a weight support frame attached to a front of said frame structure, wherein said weight support frame is comprised of;

an upper cross member curved inwardly;

an outer member extending downwardly from said upper cross member; and

a lower cross member extending from a lower end of said outer vertical member,

wherein said lower cross member is curved inwardly;

a plurality of weight members positioned within said weight support frame;

a weight shaft extendable within an aperture within said plurality of weight members secured by a weight pin;

a plurality of cables attached to said weight shaft, wherein said plurality of cables is comprised of a first cable, a second cable, a third cable and a fourth cable;

a plurality of handles attached to said plurality of cables, wherein said plurality of handles are comprised of a pair of first handles attached to said first cable and said third cable and a pair of second handles extendible in both a horizontal and vertical manner attached to said second cable and said fourth cable; and

a plurality of pulleys attached to said weight support frame and said frame structure for supporting said plurality of cables.

2. The resistive exercise system of claim 1, including a support member having a tubular structure attached to said front of said frame structure centrally aligned with said seat member, a tongue member movably positioned within said support member having a plurality of tongue apertures, a support pin positionable within said support member and a selected tongue aperture, a pair of pedals rotatably attached to a distal portion of said tongue member by a rotating shaft, and a resistance member threadably positioned within said tongue member for frictionally engaging said rotating shaft.