Leg exercise apparatus and method with gravity latch device

a technology of latch device and leg exercise, which is applied in the field of exercise machines, can solve the problems of inconvenient positioning, system may present a challenge to individuals who choose to use such a machine, and inconvenient placement of moveable structural elements for the weights, and achieve the effect of convenient mechanism and better access and convenien

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-11-02
TUFFSTUFF FITNESS EQUIP A CALIFORNIA CORP
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[0010] Advantages of the present invention include providing better access and convenience to weightlifting cable system for leg exercise without the need for complex instructions and providing an easy ...

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Such vertical disposition of the moveable structural elements that allow engagement of the weights by the exerciser may be inconveniently positioned for certain activities.
In such circumstances, a related art vertically disposed exercise...

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[0011] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the below-referenced accompanying Drawing(s). Reference numbers refer to the same or equivalent parts of the present invention throughout the several figures of the Drawing(s).

[0012]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a leg exercise apparatus, in accordance with the present invention.

[0013]FIG. 2 is a front view of a leg exercise apparatus of FIG. 1, in accordance with the present invention.

[0014]FIG. 3 is a rear view of a leg exercise apparatus of FIG. 1, in accordance with the present invention.

[0015]FIG. 4 is a side view of a leg exercise apparatus of FIG. 1, in accordance with the present invention.

[0016]FIG. 5 is an opposing side view of a leg exercise apparatus of FIG. 1, in accordance with the present invention.

[0017]FIG. 6 is a frontal perspective view of a converting structure, comprising a gravity latch device shown with the pawl in the forward po...

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An apparatus and a method for leg exercises having a seat (100), a support structure (200) being operatively associated with the seat (100); a structure for resisting (300) a movement of the exerciser; and a structure for exercising (400) a leg, the leg exercising structure (400) being operatively associated with the resisting structure (300). The leg exercising structure (400) includes an upper thigh support member (410), a lower thigh support member (420) being cooperatively associated with the upper thigh support member (410), a calf support member (430), a pivoting leg-engaging mechanism (440) being mechanically coupled to the calf support member (430), and a structure for converting (500) from a leg extension exercise to a leg curl exercise, the converting structure (500) being operatively associated with the calf support member (430), the converting structure having a gravity latch device (510).

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S) [0001] This document is a continuation-in-part application of, and claims priority from, copending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 849,411, entitled “Adjustable Cable System” and filed on May 18, 2004.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention generally technically relates to exercise machines. More particularly, the present invention technically relates to exercise machines for strengthening the legs of an exerciser. Even more particularly, the present invention technically relates to exercise machines for facilitating performance of leg extensions and leg curls by an exerciser. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Over the past several years, people have become more interested in maintaining good physical health by deliberately engaging in exercise and other physical activities. Weight-lifting, running, and swimming are but three of the several types of exercise that people choose to engage in order to maintain physical fitness. Rowing, aerobic act...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/06A63B21/062A63B21/00A63B22/00A63B23/035
CPCA63B21/062A63B21/15A63B21/154A63B2225/102A63B23/03516A63B23/0355A63B2225/09A63B21/156A63B21/00069A63B23/0405A63B21/0628
Inventor CARTER, KENNETH
Owner TUFFSTUFF FITNESS EQUIP A CALIFORNIA CORP
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