Universal handlebar for exercise equipment

Title: Universal handlebar for exercise equipment

Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, User Manipulated Force Resisting Apparatus, Component Thereof, Or Accessory Therefor, User Interface Element

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060211552, Universal handlebar for exercise equipment.

1. A handlebar for use with exercise equipment, comprising: a generally U shaped bar having a first extending portion and a second extending portion, each extending portion having two ends, each of the first and second extending portions being connected at one end to a transverse portion; and a plurality of connectors attached to the U shaped bar, the connectors being adapted to receive a fastener for connection to the exercise equipment.

2. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the length of the transverse portion is between about eighteen inches and thirty six inches.

3. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the length of the transverse portion is between about twenty four inches and thirty inches.

4. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the length of the extending portions is between about eighteen inches and thirty six inches.

5. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the length of the extending portions is between about twenty four inches and thirty inches.

6. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the transverse portion is substantially linear.

7. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the transverse portion is generally V shaped.

8. The handlebar of claim 7, wherein the V shaped portion has an apex, a first connector is positioned at the apex, and a second connector is positioned on one of the extending portions.

9. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the first and second extending portions are substantially parallel to each other.

10. The handlebar of claim 1, further including a plurality of grips attached to the U shaped bar.

11. The handlebar of claim 10, wherein at least two grips are positioned on the transverse portion.

12. The handlebar of claim 10, wherein at least two grips are positioned on at least one extending portion.

13. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the grips are made of rubber.

14. The handlebar of claim 1, wherein the U shaped bar is a unitary structure.

15. A method of exercising in conjunction with an exercise machine, comprising: providing an exercise machine configured to provide resistance to motion, and having a fastener adapted for attachment to a handlebar; providing a handlebar with a plurality of connectors, each adapted for attachment to the fastener of the exercise machine; connecting the fastener to a first connector on the handlebar; exercising a first muscle set using the handlebar; disconnecting the fastener from the handlebar; connecting the fastener to a second connector on the handlebar; and exercising a second muscle set using the handlebar.

16. The method of claim 15, further including: disconnecting the fastener from the handlebar; connecting the fastener to a third connector on the handlebar; and exercising a third muscle set using the handlebar.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein providing a handlebar includes providing a handlebar with a generally U shaped configuration.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein providing a handlebar with a generally U shaped configuration includes providing a handlebar having a left extending portion and a right extending portion, each extending portion having two ends, and each extending portion being connected at one end to a transverse portion.

19. A handlebar for use with exercise equipment, comprising: a generally U shaped bar having a first extending portion and a second extending portion, each extending portion having two ends, and each extending portion being connected at one end to a transverse portion; and means for connecting a fastener on the exercise equipment to a plurality of different points on the U shaped bar.

20. The handlebar of claim 19, further including means for permitting a user to grasp the U shaped bar with two hands in a plurality of different grasping positions.

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