Patent ReferencesLunge training machine for body builders Upper body building machine Leg training machine for body builders Dual-guided exercise apparatus Weightlifting apparatus Compact weightlifting system with safety cage Sporting apparatus to carry out exercises according to the natural physiological trajectory of each person Standing weightlifting apparatus Patent #: 7131937 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 11208230 filed on 08/19/2005US Classes:482/104, Barbell support482/106, Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof482/135Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined pathExaminersPrimary: Thanh, LoAn H.Assistant: Hwang, Victor K. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA63B 21/078A63B 21/072 AbstractA weight lifting power cage for use by a weight lifter includes a frame assembly including a pair of side frames and a rear lateral frame interconnecting the pair of side frames. A carriage is carried by the side frames and is movable simultaneously vertically and front to back. The carriage retains a weight bar mount for retaining a weight bar spanning between each side frame. The weight bar is movable by the carriage vertically and front to back. The movable carriage also carries a pair of vertical weight rack bars. An engagement mechanism enables the weight lifter to rack the weight bar from a weight lifting position without stepping forward or backward.Field of SearchHaving guide around or through weightBarbell support Handheld bar with weight at each end (e.g., barbell, dumbbell, etc.) or component thereof Having securing member (e.g., locking collar, etc.) for retaining weight on bar Including single, movable, interface element following predetermined path Including plural, movable, interface elements for multiple exercises Lever, bar, or pulley-operated machine Including attached weights Bar type Barbell or dumbbell Platform, frame, or support | |