Seated row exercise system

• US 7,708,670 B2
• Filed: 01/28/2008
• Issued: 05/04/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 02/21/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: VQ ActionCare, LLC
• Original Assignee: VQ ActionCare, LLC
• Inventors: Bowser, John
• Primary Examiner(s): Thanh; Loan H
• Assistant Examiner(s): HO, TAN-UYEN THI
• Application Number:
  US12/020,685
• Publication Number:
  US 20080119333A1
• Time in Patent Office: 827 Days
• Field of Search: 482/56, 482/57, 482/60, 482/62, 482/72, 482/121, 482/122, 482/123, 482/124, 482/125, 482/126, 482/127, 482/128, 482/129, 482/130, 482/904, 482/908
• US Class Current: 482/62
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0652 for cycling in a recumbent position
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/006 for stretching exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/04 attached to static foundation , e.g. a user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0555 Details of the rope or band, e.g. shape or colour coding
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/156 the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1609 for anchoring on a chair chairs with exercising means A47C9/002
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/1672 for anchoring on beds or mattresses
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4017 to the upper limbs
• 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 21/4049 Rotational movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0012 the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0056 the pivoting movement being in a vertical plane, e.g. steppers with a horizontal axis platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis A63B22/16
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 : performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0694 : without integral seat, e.g. portable mini ergometers being placed in front of a chair, on a table or on a bed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0228 : Sitting on the buttocks
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 : in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0252 : supine
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/10 : Multi-station exercising machines
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03516 : For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
• 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 23/0476 : by rotating cycling movement arrangements on or for real bicycles A63B69/16
• 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 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/904 : Removably attached to wheelchair, home furnishing, or home structure

Abstract

A seated row exercise system including an exercise cycle assembly that detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair; and, an elongated support assembly. The exercise cycle assembly includes a main frame having a first end portion detachably connectable to a frame element of a chair frame, the main frame including a plurality of support legs for supporting the exercise cycle assembly relative to the floor; and, a pedal assembly securely connected to the main frame. The elongated support assembly includes a substantially vertical support member secured to the main frame; and, a pulley housing assembly attached to the vertical support member for supporting a cable assembly.

Claims

1. A seated row exercise system, comprising:

a) an exercise cycle assembly that detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair, the exercise cycle assembly comprising;

i) a main frame having a first end portion detachably connectable to a frame element of a chair frame, said main frame including a plurality of support legs for supporting the exercise cycle assembly relative to a floor surface; and

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ii) a pedal assembly securely connected to said main frame;

b) an elongated support assembly, comprising;

i) a substantially vertical support member secured to said main frame; and

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ii) a pulley housing assembly attached to said vertical support member for supporting a cable assembly; and

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c) a resistance chair assembly, comprising;

i) a chair, comprising a chair frame;

ii) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a bracket securely attached to said chair frame and a pulley pivotally attached to said bracket, forming a first activity bay;

iii) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first cable locking pin; and

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iv) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising;

1) an elastic exercise resistance cable;

2 a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable; and

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3 a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the chair frame, said first pulley assembly and said first exercise resistance cable apparatus being located externally of said chair frame; and

, wherein;

said first anchor assembly is positioned at approximately seat level on a first side of said chair frame; and

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said first pulley assembly is positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said first side of said chair frame,

said exercise system, further comprising;

a second pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said first side of said chair frame;

a second anchor assembly positioned at approximately seat level on a second side of said chair frame;

a third pulley assembly positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said second side of said chair frame; and

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a fourth pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said second side of said chair frame, wherein

1) said first and second pulley assemblies share said first anchor assembly; and

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2) said third and fourth pulley assemblies share said second anchor assembly.

2. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said elongated support assembly includes at least one cable anchor assembly securely attached to a lower end of said vertical support assembly for attachment of a cable assembly.

3. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 further comprising a cable assembly, comprising:

a) a pair of cables, each cable including a cable attaching element at a respective second end of each of said cables; and

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b) a pair of handles, each handle secured at a respective first end of one of said cables.

4. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said first end portion of said main frame comprises an elongated connecting member for engagement with the frame element of the chair.

5. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said first end portion of said main frame comprises an elongated connecting member having a generally u-shaped cross-section for engagement with the frame element of the chair.

6. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said first end portion of said main frame comprises an elongated connecting member having a generally u-shaped cross-section for engagement with the frame element of the chair, sides of said elongated connecting member having recessed portions for providing a snapping engagement with the frame element.

7. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said first end portion of said main frame comprises an elongated connecting member having a generally u-shaped cross-section for engagement with the frame element of said chair, said connecting member being oriented so as to be open on its lower portion to engage a horizontal portion of the frame element of the chair.

8. The seated row exercise system of claim 1,

wherein said main frame includes an elongated main support element for supporting said pedal assembly;

and,

wherein said first end portion of said main frame, comprises;

a stem in adjustable engagement with said main support element for changing the position of the chair frame relative to said pedal assembly; and

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an elongated connecting member securely connected to said stem, said elongated connecting member adapted for engagement with the frame element of the chair frame.

9. The seated row exercise system of claim 8 wherein said stem is in adjustable telescopic engagement with said main support element.

10. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of support legs are positioned at a second end portion of said elongated main support element.

11. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of support legs comprises two support legs.

12. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said elongated connecting member includes an inner padding positioned on an inner surface thereof for enhancing the engagement of said elongated connecting member and said frame element.

13. The seated row exercise system of claim 1 wherein said main frame comprises a support plate securely positioned between said support legs and said connecting member for securely supporting the exercise cycle assembly.

14. A seated row exercise system, comprising:

a) an exercise cycle assembly that detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair, the exercise cycle assembly comprising;

i) a main frame having a first end portion detachably connectable to a frame element of a chair frame, said main frame including a plurality of support legs for supporting the exercise cycle assembly relative to a floor surface; and

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ii) a pedal assembly securely connected to said main frame;

b) an elongated support assembly, comprising;

i) a substantially vertical support member secured to said main frame; and

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ii) a pulley housing assembly attached to said vertical support member for supporting a cable assembly; and

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c) a resistance chair assembly, comprising;

i) a chair, comprising a chair frame;

ii) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a bracket securely attached to said chair frame and a pulley pivotally attached to said bracket, forming a first activity bay;

iii) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first cable locking pin; and

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iv) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising;

1) an elastic exercise resistance cable;

2 a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable; and

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3 a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the chair frame, said first pulley assembly and said first exercise resistance cable apparatus being located externally of said chair frame; and

, wherein;

said first anchor assembly is positioned at approximately seat level on a first side of said chair frame; and

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said first pulley assembly is positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said first side of said chair frame,

said exercise system, further comprising;

a second pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said first side of said chair frame;

a second anchor assembly positioned at approximately seat level on a second side of said chair frame;

a third pulley assembly positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said second side of said chair frame; and

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a fourth pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said second side of said chair frame, wherein

1) said first and second pulley assemblies share said first anchor assembly; and

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2) said third and fourth pulley assemblies share said second anchor assembly,

wherein said pulley housing assembly, comprises;

a) a pulley housing attached to said vertical support member; and

b) a pair of pulleys attached to said pulley housing to swivel in an orthogonal direction from a plane of said vertical support member.