Prone fly exercise apparatus

• US 20050250628A1
• Filed: 05/07/2004
• Published: 11/10/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 05/07/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Magenav Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Magenav Incorporated
• Inventors: Goldstein, Avraham
• Granted Patent: US 7,134,987 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/141
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00065 by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0428 the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• 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 22/203 in a horizontal plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/205 in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0214 Kneeling
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0219 on hands and knees
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/12 specially adapted for children
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03541 Moving independently from each other A63B22/00 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1209 Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1236 Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1254 Rotation about an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body, e.g. butterfly-type exercises
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/907 Stretching

Abstract

A Prone Fly Exercise Apparatus comprising a hinged base portion, two inclinable arms containing parallel track means hingedly attached to the base, two handgrips that are each slidably mounted on the parallel tracks and connected to adjustable tension cords, a means for raising the parallel track containing arms to provide an incline, and a means for adjusting the tension cords. For the first exercise, the adjustable tension cords are placed between each edge of the apparatus and each handgrip. For the second exercise, the adjustable tension cords are placed between the handgrips, attaching the handgrips to each other. The apparatus is compactly foldable and easily stored.

Claims

1. An Exercise Apparatus comprising:

a. A first track assembly comprising at least one track set in a first arm;

b. A second track assembly comprising at least one track set in a second arm;

c. A first handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said first track assembly;

d. A second handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said second track assembly;

e. A means of connecting said first arm and said second arm whereby said first arm and said second arm are laterally disposed in a horizontal line facing the user; and

f. At least one means of resistance set between the two handgrips, opposing lateral movement away from the center.

2. An Exercise Apparatus comprising:

a. A first track assembly comprising at least one track set in a first arm;

b. A second track assembly comprising at least one track set in a second arm;

c. A first handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said first track assembly;

d. A second handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said second track assembly;

e. A means of hingedly connecting said first arm and said second arm whereby said first arm and said second arm are laterally disposed in a horizontal line facing the user;

f. A means of inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms;

g. A first means of resistance set between the outer edge of said first arm and the outer edge of said first handgrip assembly, and a second means of resistance set between the outer edge of said second arm and the outer edge of said second handgrip assembly, opposing lateral movement away from the edges of the apparatus toward the center.

3. An Exercise Apparatus comprising:

a. A first track assembly comprising at least one track set in a first arm;

b. A second track assembly comprising at least one track set in a second arm;

c. A first handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said first track assembly;

d. A second handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said second track assembly;

e. A means of hingedly connecting said first arm and said second arm whereby said first arm and said second arm are laterally disposed in a horizontal line facing the user;

f. A means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms;

g. A first means of resistance selectively removably attachable between the outer edge of said first arm and the outer edge of said first handgrip assembly, a second means of resistance selectively removably attachable between the outer edge of said second arm and the outer edge of said second handgrip assembly, and a third means of resistance selectively removably attachable between said first and second handgrip assemblies, to alternately oppose lateral movement away from the center or away from the outer edges of the apparatus.

4. An Exercise Apparatus comprising:

a. A first track assembly comprising at least one track set in a first arm;

b. A second track assembly comprising at least one track set in a second arm;

c. A first handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said first track assembly;

d. A second handgrip assembly slidably mounted in said second track assembly;

e. Said first arm and said second arm are hingedly connected to a base whereby said first arm and said second arm are laterally disposed in a horizontal line facing the user;

f. A means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms;

g. Pulley-type wheels are provided at said outer edges of said first and second arms;

h. A first means of resistance selectively removably attachable to the first outer edge of said base, passing over said pulley-type wheels at said outer edge of said first arm, and selectively removably attachable to the outer edge of said first handgrip assembly, a second means of resistance selectively removably attachable to the second outer edge of said base, passing over said pulley-type wheels at said outer edge of said second arm, and selectively removably attachable to the outer edge of said second handgrip assembly, and a third means of resistance selectively removably attachable between said first and second handgrip assemblies, to alternately oppose lateral movement away from the center or away from the outer edges of said first and second arms.

5. The apparatus of claim 4 in which the base is constructed of two separate hinged elements, allowing the apparatus to be folded in half.

6. The apparatus of claim 4 in which the base is constructed of two separate hinged elements, allowing the apparatus to be folded in half, and a clasp is engaged to secure the closed apparatus.

7. The apparatus of claim 4 in which the base is constructed of two separate hinged elements, allowing the apparatus to be folded in half, and a clasp is engaged to secure the apparatus in the open position.

8. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms comprises two arm supports.

9. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms comprising first and second arm supports hingedly connected to the undersides of said first and second arms, respectively.

10. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said base further contains first and second means to securely receive said means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms.

11. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said base further contains first and second grooves to securely receive said means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms.

12. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second arms further contain a recessed portion on the underside of said first and second arms to receive said means of adjustably inclining the outer edges of said first and second arms when in an uninclined horizontal position to ensure an even surface.

13. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first, second, and third means of resistance are tension cords.

14. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first, second, and third means of resistance are each selectively attached and removed with a hook and eye type fastener.

15. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first, second, and third means of resistance each comprise at least one means of resistance and are selectively attached and removed with at least one corresponding hook and eye type fastener.

16. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first, second, and third means of resistance each comprise two or more means of resistance and are selectively attached and removed with two or more corresponding hook and eye type fasteners.

17. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second handgrips each further comprise at least one discrete handle element.

18. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second handgrips each further comprise a handle permanently aligned perpendicularly in relation to said first and second arms.

19. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second handgrips each further comprise a handle permanently aligned horizontally in relation to said first and second arms.

20. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second handgrips each further comprise a substantially upside down u-shaped handle permanently secured to the handgrip unit.

21. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second handgrips each further comprise a rotatable handle.

22. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said first and second track sets each comprise two parallel tracks, and said first and second handgrip assemblies each further comprise at least two wheels on the underside of said first and second handgrip assemblies to slide along said parallel tracks.

23. The apparatus of claim 4 in which the base and arms are formed of durable material.

24. The apparatus of claim 4 in which no said pulley-type wheels are provided.

25. The apparatus of claim 4 in which said pulley-type wheels are replaced with eye hooks, and said first and second means of resistance are selectively removably attached to said eye hooks at said outer edges of said first and second arms.