Exercise Machine Carriage System

Abstract

An exercise machine carriage system which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a stationary frame and a carriage adapted to slide along at least one track on the frame. The carriage may include at least one opening on its upper surface to be used by an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises. The carriage may also include, either in combination with the openings or alternatively, at least one carriage strap extending across its upper surface for use in a variety of exercises. Platforms may also be included on either end of the frame, each of the platforms including its own platform strap. By utilizing such openings and / or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]I hereby claim benefit under Title 35, United States Code, Section 120 of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 511,527 filed Oct. 10, 2014. This application is a continuation of the Ser. No. 14 / 511,527 application. The Ser. No. 14 / 511,527 application is currently pending and has a scheduled issue date of Jul. 7, 2015 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,072,931. The Ser. No. 14 / 511,527 application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.[0002]I hereby claim benefit under Title 35, United States Code, Section 119(e) of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 61 / 894,521 filed Oct. 23, 2013. The 61 / 894,521 application is currently abandoned. The 61 / 894,521 application is hereby incorporated by reference into this application.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0003]Not applicable to this application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]The present invention relates generally to an ex...

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Benefits of technology

The invention is a special exercise machine that allows for a wide variety of movements and activities. It includes a fixed frame and a mobile carriage that can slide along tracks on the frame. The carriage has openings on its top surface for using straps or other tools to perform different exercises. The frame also has platforms at each end that can be used with straps for even more exercise movements. This machine provides a unique and effective tool for working out and getting in shape.

Problems solved by technology

By utilizing such openings and / or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.

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