Exercise device for under a desk

a technology of exercise device and desk, which is applied in the direction of cardiovascular exercise device, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of difficult to incorporate a regular exercise schedule into a working week, and none provide a lever-arm rowing type exerciser attached under the desk, and achieve the effect of convenient attachment to any desk

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-20
NEFF JOHN D
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[0025] An advantage of the present invention is that it may be used while seated at a desk.
[0026] Another advantage of the present invention is that it provides a variety of exercises for both arms and legs.
[0027] An additional advantage of the present invention is that it may be held in place, out of the way when not in use

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Unfortunately, busy business schedules often make it difficult to incorporate a regular exercise schedule into a working week.
While there have been a

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[0034] In FIGS. 1 and 2, a lever-arm rowing type exercise device 20 that is mountable in a leg space 41 under a desk 40, which comprises preferably two adjustable lever arms 21A, attached to a desk surface 42 within the leg space 41 of the desk 40 by a pivotable means, such as a pivot rod hinge 23, at the first end of each of the lever arms 21A with one lever arm 21A on each side.

[0035] The device 20 also comprises a tension means, such as a spring means 22 or rubberized cord or an air pressure means 22A, such as an air cylinder or other pneumatic device, which is attached between the lever arm 21A and the desk surface 42 to create a resistance to moving the lever arm 21A for the purpose of exercising by moving the lever arm 21A.

[0036] The device 20 further comprises a hand grip 18 that is attached to the second end of the lever arm 21A. The hand grip 18 enables movement of the lever arm 21A by a user. The hand grip 18 has a means for turning, as indicated by the arched two-headed...

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A hand and foot lever-arm rowing type exercise device is mounted in the leg space under a desk or cubicle work surface. A resistance device such as a spring, rubberized cord, air cylinder, attaches between the pivotally attached adjustable lever arms and the desk. Hand grips twist and have tension arms for gripping exercises as well as moving the lever arm for full arm exercises. Foot straps on a foot board and bicycle pedals enable leg exercises.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to office exercise devices that can be used by a user while seated at a desk, and in particular, to a hand and foot lever-arm rowing type exercise device that is mounted in the foot space under a desk. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Many people appreciate the need to exercise regularly. Unfortunately, busy business schedules often make it difficult to incorporate a regular exercise schedule into a working week. An exercise device that can be used while a person is working would provide the benefit of exercise that can be achieved during working hours. [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 5,807,211, issued Sep. 15, 1998 to Berryhill, shows an exercise device that is particularly adapted for use by individuals while seated in a stationary chair. The inventive exercise device employs a folding frame, which has attached bicycle type pedals, a leg press bar, and resistance pulls. Th...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/008A63B21/055A63B22/06A63B22/08A63B23/035A63B23/04A63B69/06
CPCA63B2022/0082A63B22/0694A63B2210/50A63B2225/055A63B21/0087A63B21/023A63B21/0421A63B21/055A63B21/0552A63B22/0076A63B21/1492A63B21/00072A63B22/0012A63B22/0046A63B22/0605A63B2022/0035A63B2022/0041A63B2208/0233A63B21/4047
Inventor NEFF, JOHN D.
Owner NEFF JOHN D
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