Weightlifting apparatus
Patent 5669859 Issued on September 23, 1997. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 21, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 21, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D303697 D305256 3235255 Barbell exerciser with rest brackets Adjustable barbell exercise rack Lunge training machine for body builders Powerlift competition safety device Upper body building machine Multi-exercise free weight apparatus Alignment apparatus for use in freeweight barbell systems InventorsApplicationNo. 590270 filed on 11/21/1995US Classes:482/94, Including stationary support for weight482/98, Having guide around or through weight482/101Track or way guided user interface elementExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Mulcahy, John Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63B 021/078AbstractA multi-exercise free weight exercise apparatus which simulates free weight barbell exercise motions while preventing injury to a weightlifter. The weightlifting apparatus is comprised of a weight bar which rides on horizontal and vertical guide tracks and contains a safety catch mechanism device which latches onto pins located on upright brace supports should the weightlifter be unable to complete an exercise. The apparatus will allow a lifter to perform sophisticated exercises such as squatlifts, bench presses, deadlifts, and military presses in a natural free weight exercise motion while having the safety features of a non-free weight machine. | |
