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Exercise device with body extension mechanism

  • US 7,220,221 B2
  • Filed: 05/02/2001
  • Issued: 05/22/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An exercise device comprising:

  • a frame;

    a body extension mechanism including;

    a press plate mechanism comprising a four-bar linkage, the press plate mechanism operably connected to the frame;

    a seat structure having a seat and a back support, the back support being pivotally connected with the frame; and

    a transfer link having a first end and a second end, the first end being operably connected with the press plate mechanism, and the second end being operably connected with the back support; and

    the press plate mechanism includes;

    at least one link pivotally connected with the frame;

    a top link having a front top link portion, a rear top link portion, and an upper portion;

    a plate connected with the front top link portion, the front link pivotally connected with the frame; and

    a rear link pivotally connected with the rear top link portion, the rear link pivotally connected with the frame rearwardly of the front link; and

    wherein said top link, frame, and near link form the four-bar linkage.

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