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Exercise apparatusRelated Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, Utilizing Weight Resistance, Including Stationary Support For WeightExercise apparatus description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060128536, Exercise apparatus. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] NOT APPLICABLE STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] NOT APPLICABLE REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX [0003] NOT APPLICABLE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] A variety of exercise machines, which utilize resistance or strength training, have become very popular in recent years. Such strength machines are often used in place of conventional free weights to exercise a variety of muscles within the human body. Most strength machines are designed with the goal of optimizing resistance-training benefits to the user by combining adjustable weight resistance with ease of use, while also attempting to maintain proper biomechanical alignment of the users joints. [0005] While using these strength-training machines an individual has a tendency to develop an oscillatory rocking motion with the body, which tends to translate this momentum to serve as an aid in performing the exercises further decreasing the work being done. [0006] By exercising the arm in a fixed configuration having the elbow placed securely against a support cushion and the opposite arm secured by a handle grip; this isolates the users bicep muscles, which in return ensure correct form and maximum results. [0007] Forearm exercises having a cushion and frame structure support enables an individual to perform strict movements of the upper and lower forearm muscles. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention provides an exercise apparatus in which a single weight stack machine, with appropriate attachments, can be used to exercise and develop arm and forearm muscles. [0009] A single weight stack is used which comprises a plurality of individual weight plates mounted on a vertically moveable frame connected to a cable which extends through a pair of pivotal pulleys. One end of the cable connected to the weight stack the other end connected to interchangeable attachments. A support cushion is mounted on a frame structure placed on opposite side from weight stack. Handle grips are placed on top of frame to stabilize and maintain balance of user. Once the users elbow is secured against support cushion the opposite hand is placed on the handle grip. [0010] Furthermore this invention isolates and eliminates the rocking or oscillatory motion of the user, which will result in better muscle development and increase muscle definition. [0011] In another aspect of this invention the cushions that are placed on top of the exercise apparatus are replaceable with a single large cushion for holding the body weight of the user when exercising forearm muscles. [0012] Other benefits and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following descriptions and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise apparatus in accordance with the present invention; [0014] FIG. 2 is a side view of an exercise apparatus in accordance with the present invention; [0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an exercise apparatus shown in FIG. 1 displaying the interchangeable forearm pad. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT [0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several drawings, reference numeral 10 is directed to the exercise apparatus according to the present invention. [0017] This exercise apparatus 10 preferably includes a selectively variable vertically moveable weight stack 14 connected by vertically upstanding rod members 15 to the base structure 2 and extending upwardly to where it terminates at cross member 12. The amount of weight to be lifted is selected by inserting a key 16 in the appropriate weight. It is understood that the weights are typically ten pounds apiece, and the user simply selects the amount of weight he wishes to lift by placing the key 16 in the appropriate hole of a weight. Continue reading about Exercise apparatus... Full patent description for Exercise apparatus Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Exercise apparatus patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Exercise apparatus or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Arm assembly for exercise devices Next Patent Application: Paraplegic rehabilitation apparatus Industry Class: Exercise devices ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Exercise apparatus patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.12227 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Software: Finance , AI , Databases , Development , Document , Navigation , Error 174 |
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