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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 4369966 | Folding exercising apparatus A simple and versatile folding exercising apparatus which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes an upstanding frame and a bench pivoted to the frame for movement between a laterally extended use po... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4368884 | Safety bench pressing apparatus A safety bench pressing apparatus is disclosed which prevents injury from the droppage of barbells. The apparatus includes a three sided frame which functions to catch barbells that are dropped during bench pressing by a person reclining on a standard ben... | 01/18/1983 |
| 4324398 | Safety apparatus for barbell A weight lifting apparatus for use in bench press and/or squat lifting exercises having a frame in which a pair of cables are mounted in a guide track with one portion of each cable depending into an exercise station located beneath a boom of the frame an... | 04/13/1982 |
| 4319747 | Convertible exercise bench and accessory apparatus Multi-purpose body exercising apparatus is disclosed of the type which includes a convertible exercise bench which easily and readily converts to perform a number of different exercises thereon by means of simplified accessory attachment means fixed to th... | 03/16/1982 |
| 4306715 | Barbell storage and exercise rack A barbell storage and exercise rack is particularly designed for squatting exercises, and includes a pair of cradles in which the barbell is laterally received and supported in a stored position. The cradles are vertically adjustable to a height which per... | 12/22/1981 |
| 4302009 | Automatic lift off weight rack for barbells An automatic rack for barbells is disclosed. The rack includes a pivotal standard that is tiltable to hold a barbell in lifting position; and, when the barbell is removed, a weight biases the standard to pivot to an out-of-the-way storage position. The ra... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4286782 | Multi-purpose exercise enhancing device A multi-purpose exercise enhancing device which is easily assembled and modified for a variety of exercise uses and is easily disassembled for storage and ease of transportation. The multi-purpose exercise enhancing device includes vertical support member... | 09/01/1981 |
| 4262901 | Safety device for use in bar bell exercises and the like A frame is provided which includes vertically adjustable main support arms for receiving a bar bell prior to exercising. The support arms include a unique combined brace and camming feature for guiding the bar clear of the support arms during exercising. ... | 04/21/1981 |
| 4256301 | Solo-operable bench press device An exercise device of the bench press type which may be operated without the assistance of so-called "spotters". In its simplest form, the device includes a bench for supporting the weight lifting exerciser in a generally prone, face-up position. A tower ... | 03/17/1981 |
| 4253662 | Accessory apparatus for weight lifting Accessory apparatus for use by a person working with weights in a body building program. Under a modern, well accepted theory muscle growth and strength can best be promoted by "high intensity" exercise which means the repetitive performance of a resistan... | 03/03/1981 |
| 4252314 | Device for performing weight-lifting exercises A weight-lifting exercise device which combines, in a unique manner, the operational modes of a bench press and lat machine, so that the exerciser can lift simultaneously with his upper torso and with his legs. The within device can thus advantageously be... | 02/24/1981 |
| 4249726 | Exercise bench safety device A safety device for use in conjunction with bench press exercises is disclosed wherein a pair of arms controllable by the exerciser may be elevated into engagement with a bar bell to raise it clear of the exerciser before it can seriously injure him shoul... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4231570 | Safetied exercising board apparatus, and method of safetying exercising board apparatus The apparatus essentially comprises a press bench used by weight lifters. It includes a horizontal bearing surface upon which the weight lifter/exerciser reclines in a supine attitude, and uprights fixed to the head of the bearing surface for supporting t... | 11/04/1980 |
| 4216959 | Weight lifter safety chain A weight lifting manually adjustable safety chain device for use with weight lifting barbells, for use during bench press, squat-type weight support exercises; said chain device having a metallic ring mounted on one end, further having a round fast eye bo... | 08/12/1980 |
| 4211403 | Weight lifting leg exercise device A leg exercise device for a person exercising their legs while lying on their back on a exercise bench, the leg exercise device attaching to the rear portion of the exercise bench, the device having a cross-arm above the level of the bench to receive the ... | 07/08/1980 |
| 4205838 | Adjustable safety stands for barbell plates Adjustable safety stands for catching plates of a barbell exercising device positioned on either side of an exercising bench.... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4201380 | Portable disassemblable stand for weight lifting equipment A portable, quickly disassembled stand for barbells comprising a base formed of a cross piece adapted to rest on a floor and having slots near each end; a pair of first rectangular members having a flat under surface part of which lies on the same plane a... | 05/06/1980 |
| 4153244 | Gymnastic set for wheelchair patients Set of gymnasium equipment for use by wheelchair patients that is lightweight and portable, with specific apparatus for exercising muscles in the fingers, wrists, arms, ankles, neck, back, thighs, shoulders, and other parts of the body. A framework of tub... | 05/08/1979 |
| 4098502 | Multi purpose exercise bench The invention is a multi-purpose exercise bench that can be readily converted to any one of eight different uses quickly and without the use of tools. The bench of the invention eliminates the expense and required space for a variety of different units he... | 07/04/1978 |
| 4072309 | Multi-purpose exercise device A multiple purpose exercise device has a stable ground-supported frame having a single structural rail extending vertically at the rear thereof. A series of vertically aligned holes in a flange attached to the rail receive fastening pins for separately ad... | 02/07/1978 |
