US2012252639A1PendingUtilityA1

Apparatus and Method for Exercising a User's Muscles

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Assignee: SIMONSON ROY RICHARDPriority: Apr 2, 2011Filed: Apr 2, 2011Published: Oct 4, 2012
Est. expiryApr 2, 2031(~4.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Roy Simonson
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Abstract

The invention is directed to an apparatus for exercising a user's muscles that includes a frame. A platform is attached to the frame, which defines an area on which a user stands. A weight stack is attached to the frame. A lineal shaft is attached to the frame between the platform and the weight stack. A carriage runs on the lineal shaft and is attached to the weight stack by a cable. An extension arm is pivotally connected to the carriage. A handle is attached to the extension arm. The lineal shaft and platform allow the user to adjust the machine to their body by just standing in the position that fits their body. The lineal shaft, carriage, and pivotal connected extension arm provides a resistance curve that fits the user's strength curve.

Claims

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1 . An apparatus for exercising a user's muscles, comprising:
 a frame;   a platform attached to the frame defining an area on which a user stands;   a weight stack attached to the frame;   a lineal shaft attached to the frame between the platform and the weight stack;   a carriage running on the lineal shaft and attached to the weight stack by a cable;   an extension arm pivotally connected to the carriage; and   a handle attached to the extension arm.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lineal shaft is essentially vertical. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the lineal shaft is canted at an angle. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the lineal shaft slopes away from the platform and essentially extends along the center longitudinal axis of the apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further including a rubber dampener between the lineal shaft and the frame. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the platform is roughly triangular. 
     
     
         7 . An apparatus for exercising a user's muscles comprising:
 a frame;   a weight stack attached to the frame;   a lineal shaft attached to the frame;   a carriage traveling on the lineal shaft attached to the weight stack by a cable; and   an extension arm pivotally attached to the carriage.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , further including a platform attached to the frame. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein a resistance curve essentially matches a strength curve. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the lineal shaft is essentially vertical. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the lineal shaft slopes away from the weight stack. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 8 , wherein the platform is diamond shaped. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , further including a dampener between the lineal shaft and the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , further including a shroud enclosing the weight stack. 
     
     
         15 . A method of exercising a user's muscles comprising the steps of:
 standing on a platform;   setting a resistance level;   grabbing a handle attached to a carriage running on a lineal shaft; and   moving the handle causing the carriage to move along the lineal shaft.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of standing on the platform includes selecting a position wherein a resistance curve essentially matches a strength curve. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of grabbing the handle does not include adjusting a handle length. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step of standing on the platform includes the step of selecting a diamond shaped platform. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein the step grabbing the handle includes the step of selecting the lineal shaft to be essentially vertical. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein the step of selecting the lineal shaft to be essentially vertical includes the step of selecting the lineal shaft to slope away from the platform.

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