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US 10,744,370 · App. 16/284,523 · Granted Aug 18, 2020

Exercise machine handle system

Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree (Burbank, CA)
Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
A63B22/0089A63B21/0428A63B21/4034A63B21/4045A63B21/00065A63B23/0216A63B23/0405A63B23/0488A63B2208/0204A63B2208/0219A63B2208/0238A63B2208/0295
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Patent No.
US 10,744,370
App. No.
16/284,523
Granted
Aug 18, 2020
Kind
B1
Abstract

An exercise machine which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a frame having a first track, a carriage movably connected to the first track, a first platform and a second platform connected to the frame, a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, and a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform.

Claims (63)

1. An exercise machine, comprising:

a frame having a first track, a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis;

a carriage movably connected to the first track;

wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis;

at least one spring connected to the carriage, wherein the at least one spring provides a resistance force to the carriage;

a first platform connected to or near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform has an upper surface;

a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

wherein the first stationary handle extends between a first end of the first platform and a second end of the first platform, and wherein the second stationary handle extends between the first end of the first platform and the second end of the first platform; and

a second platform connected to or near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform has an upper surface.

2. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the upper surfaces of the carriage, the first platform and the second platform are all on a common plane.

3. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a second track, wherein the second track is parallel with respect to the first track and wherein the carriage is movably connected to the first track and the second track.

4. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are parallel to one another.

5. The exercise machine of claim 4 , wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are each oriented parallel with respect to the first track.

6. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle mirror one another.

7. The exercise machine of claim 1 , wherein an upper end of the first stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion, and wherein an upper end of the second stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion.

8. The exercise machine of claim 7 , wherein the upper end of the first stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the first stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the first stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage, wherein the upper end of the second stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the second stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the second stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage.

9. The exercise machine of claim 1 , including:

a third stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

a fourth stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure.

10. The exercise machine of claim 9 , wherein the third stationary handle and the fourth stationary handle are parallel to one another.

11. The exercise machine of claim 9 , wherein the third stationary handle extends between a first end of the second platform and a second end of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends between the first end of the second platform and the second end of the second platform.

12. An exercise machine, comprising:

a frame having a first track, a second track, a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis and wherein the second track is parallel with respect to the first track;

a carriage movably connected to the first track and the second track;

wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis;

at least one spring connected to the carriage, wherein the at least one spring provides a resistance force to the carriage;

a first platform connected to or near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform has an upper surface;

a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

wherein the first stationary handle extends between a first end of the first platform and a second end of the first platform, and wherein the second stationary handle extends between the first end of the first platform and the second end of the first platform;

wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are parallel to one another, and wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are each oriented parallel with respect to the first track;

wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle mirror one another; and

a second platform connected to or near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform has an upper surface.

13. The exercise machine of claim 12 , wherein the upper surfaces of the carriage, the first platform and the second platform are all on a common plane.

14. The exercise machine of claim 12 , wherein an upper end of the first stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion, and wherein an upper end of the second stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion.

15. The exercise machine of claim 12 , wherein the upper end of the first stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the first stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the first stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage, wherein the upper end of the second stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the second stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the second stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage.

16. The exercise machine of claim 12 , including:

a third stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

a fourth stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure.

17. The exercise machine of claim 16 , wherein the third stationary handle and the fourth stationary handle are parallel to one another.

18. The exercise machine of claim 16 , wherein the third stationary handle extends between a first end of the second platform and a second end of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends between the first end of the second platform and the second end of the second platform.

19. An exercise machine, comprising:

a frame having a first track, a second track, a first end and a second end opposite the first end, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis and wherein the second track is parallel with respect to the first track;

a carriage movably connected to the first track and the second track;

wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis;

at least one spring connected to the carriage, wherein the at least one spring provides a resistance force to the carriage;

a first platform connected to or near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform has an upper surface;

a first stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the first platform, wherein the first stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

a second stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the first platform, wherein the second stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

wherein the first stationary handle extends between a first end of the first platform and a second end of the first platform, and wherein the second stationary handle extends between the first end of the first platform and the second end of the first platform;

wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are parallel to one another, and wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle are each oriented parallel with respect to the first track;

wherein the first stationary handle and the second stationary handle mirror one another;

a second platform connected to or near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform has an upper surface;

a third stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle extends upwardly from near a first side of the second platform, wherein the third stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure; and

a fourth stationary handle extending upwardly from the upper surface of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends upwardly from near a second side of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle has an inverted U-shaped structure;

wherein the third stationary handle extends between a first end of the second platform and a second end of the second platform, wherein the fourth stationary handle extends between the first end of the second platform and the second end of the second platform.

20. The exercise machine of claim 19 , wherein the third stationary handle and the fourth stationary handle are parallel to one another.

21. The exercise machine of claim 19 , wherein the upper surfaces of the carriage, the first platform and the second platform are all on a common plane.

22. The exercise machine of claim 19 , wherein an upper end of the first stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion, and wherein an upper end of the second stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion.

23. The exercise machine of claim 22 , wherein an upper end of the third stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion, and wherein an upper end of the fourth stationary handle has a straight horizontal portion.

24. The exercise machine of claim 23 , wherein the upper end of the first stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the first stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the first stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage, wherein the upper end of the second stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the second stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the second stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage.

25. The exercise machine of claim 24 , wherein the upper end of the third stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the third stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the third stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage, wherein the upper end of the fourth stationary handle has an angled portion extending from the straight horizontal portion of the fourth stationary handle, wherein the angled portion of the fourth stationary handle extends downwardly and towards the carriage.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 25, 2019
From: SPX FITNESS, INC.
To: LAGREE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 048427/0385 →
Continuity (4)
Continuation 15434027 · Feb 15, 2017
Continuation 14791631 · Jul 6, 2015
Continuation 14511527 · Oct 10, 2014
Provisional Application 61894521 · Oct 23, 2013
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