Standing weightlifting apparatus

Patent 7131937 Issued on November 7, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 30, 2021. 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.

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Inventors

Assignee

Max Rack, Inc.

Application

No. 10497350 filed on 11/30/2001

US Classes:

482/93, Utilizing weight resistance482/97, Having lever carrying the weight482/101, Track or way guided user interface element482/102, Flexible element drawn out through exit guide482/98, Having guide around or through weight482/99, And flexible force transmitting linkage element482/94, Including stationary support for weight482/104Barbell support

Examiners

Primary: Crow, Stephen R.
Assistant: Chhabra, Arun

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Standley Law Group LLP

International Classes

A63B 21/06
A63B 21/08
A63B 21/062

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to exercising equipment, and more particularly, to an improved multi-use weight lifting apparatus. The present weight lifting apparatus comprises a frame (12), a vertical guide member (52), at least one horizontal guide member (46), a weight bearing bar (60), and a safety catch mechanism (70). This weight lifting apparatus allows a weight lifter to perform exercise with vertical and horizontal ranges of motion that simulate the natural motions of using free weights while providing safety mechanisms that are not available with free weights.