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Dual back pad tilting mechanism

  • US 7,722,513 B2
  • Filed: 03/10/2006
  • Issued: 05/25/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/10/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising:

  • a frame;

    an exercise station having a seat cushion and a back pad, the back pad pivotally positionable about a first pivot;

    a support member carrying the first pivot, the support member pivotally positionable about a second pivot fixed on the frame;

    wherein a portion of the back pad proximate to the seat cushion is longitudinally positionable with respect to the frame independent of the seat cushion by adjustment of the support member about the second pivot;

    a first locking mechanism to secure the support member at a desired angle with respect to the second pivot;

    wherein the back pad is pivotally positionable about the first pivot without releasing the first locking mechanism;

    a second locking mechanism, separate from the first locking mechanism, to secure the back pad at a desired angle with respect to the first pivot.

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