IP Library Granted Patent US 7,322,907
Granted Patent B2
US 7,322,907 · App. 11/062,063 · Granted Jan 29, 2008

Exercise system using exercise resistance cables

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Patent No.
US 7,322,907
App. No.
11/062,063
Granted
Jan 29, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

An exercise resistance cable apparatus for engagement with a pulley assembly of a support structure and with a cable locking pin of an anchor assembly of the support structure. The exercise resistance cable apparatus includes an elastic exercise resistance cable. A cable anchor ring is securely connected to a first end of the elastic exercise resistance cable. A handgrip is connected to a second end of the elastic exercise resistance cable. During use the elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through an activity bay of the pulley assembly and ultimately attached, via the cable anchor ring, to the cable locking pin of the anchor assembly of the support structure. The exercise resistance cable apparatus is particularly adapted to be used with an exercise chair having a frame with pulley assemblies defining a plurality of activity bays positioned at desired locations thereon.

Claims (75)

1. An exercise chair for an exercise system, said exercise system of a type that utilizes an exercise resistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an elastic exercise resistance cable; a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable; and; a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said exercise chair comprising:

a) a chair frame;

b) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay; and,

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said chair frame at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first pair of spaced parallel support rails directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for an elastic exercise resistance cable, said first anchor assembly further including a first cable locking pin,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of the first anchor assembly of the chair frame; and, wherein:

said first anchor assembly is positioned at approximately seat level on a first side of said chair frame; and,

said first pulley assembly is positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said first side of said chair frame,

said exercise system, further comprising:

a second pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said first side of said chair frame;

a second anchor assembly positioned at approximately seat level on a second side of said chair frame;

a third pulley assembly positioned at approximately shoulder height level of said second side of said chair frame; and,

a fourth pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level of said second side of said chair frame, wherein

1) said first and second pulley assemblies are operationally associated with said first anchor assembly; and, 2) said third and fourth pulley assemblies are operationally associated with said second anchor assembly.

2. The exercise chair of claim 1 wherein said chair frame includes a pair of front legs, each front leg being forwardly curved at an intermediate region thereof to enhance weight distribution for optimizing stability.

3. An exercise system, comprising:

a) a support structure;

b) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay;

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first cable locking pin; and,

d) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising:

i. an elastic exercise resistance cable;

ii. a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said cable anchor ring being constructed and arranged to allow removable engagement with said first cable locking pin; and,

iii. a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, wherein said first anchor assembly, comprises;

i. a base securely attached to said support structure at said selected anchor assembly location;

ii. a pair of spaced parallel support rails extending from respective sides of said base and directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for said first elastic exercise resistance cable; and,

iii. a cable locking pin extending from said base for securing said cable anchor ring,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the support structure.

4. An exercise system, comprising:

a) a support structure;

b) a first pulley assembly securely aft ached to said support structure at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay;

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first pair of spaced parallel Support rails directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for an elastic exercise resistance cable, said first anchor assembly further including a first cable locking pin; and,

d) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising:

i. an elastic exercise resistance cable;

ii. a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said cable anchor ring being constructed and arranged to allow removable engagement with said first cable locking pin; and,

iii. a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, wherein:

said support structure comprises a chair having a chair frame;

said first anchor assembly is positioned at approximately seat level on a first side of said chair frame; and.

said first pulley assembly is positioned at approximately shoulder height level on said first side of said chair frame,

said exercise system, further comprising:

a) a second pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level on said first side of said chair frame;

b) a second anchor assembly positioned at approximately seat level on a second side of said chair frame;

c) a third pulley assembly positioned at approximately shoulder height level on said second side of said chair frame; and,

d) a fourth pulley assembly positioned at approximately ankle height level on said second side of said chair frame, wherein

1) said first and second pulley assemblies are operationally associated with said first anchor assembly; and, 2) said third and fourth pulley assemblies are operationally associated with said second anchor assembly, and,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable Is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the support structure.

5. An exercise system, comprising:

a) a support structure, comprising a folding chair;

b) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay;

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first pair of spaced parallel support rails directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for an elastic exercise resistance cable, said first anchor assembly further including a first cable locking pin; and,

d) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising:

i. an elastic exercise resistance cable;

ii. a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said cable anchor ring being constructed and arranged to allow removable engagement with said first cable locking pin; and,

iii. a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the support structure.

6. An exercise system, comprising:

a) a support structure comprising a chair having a pair of front feet and a pair of rear feet;

b) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay;

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first pair of spaced parallel support rails directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for an elastic exercise resistance cable, said first anchor assembly further including a first cable locking pin; and,

d) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising:

i. an elastic exercise resistance cable;

ii. a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said cable anchor ring being constructed and arranged to allow removable engagement with said first cable locking pin; and,

iii. a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable; and,

e) a stepper including a plurality of spaced openings so arranged and constructed to engage said front feet and rear feet of said chair,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the support structure.

7. An exercise system, comprising:

a) a support structure comprising a chair having a seat back having an upper portion defining a balance bar section;

b) a first pulley assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected pulley location, said first pulley assembly having a first activity bay;

c) a first anchor assembly securely attached to said support structure at a first selected anchor assembly location, said first anchor assembly having a first pair of spaced parallel support rails directed toward said first pulley assembly to provide access to, and serve as a guideway for an elastic exercise resistance cable, said first anchor assembly further including a first cable locking pin; and,

d) a first exercise resistance cable apparatus, comprising:

i. an elastic exercise resistance cable;

ii. a cable anchor ring securely connected to a first end of said elastic exercise resistance cable, said cable anchor ring being constructed and arranged to allow removable engagement with said first cable locking pin; and,

iii. a handgrip connected to a second end of said elastic exercise resistance cable; and,

e) a back support assembly including a back support and clips attached to said back support assembly for engagement with said balance bar section, said back support assembly for positioning the user forwardly to provide him with a beneficial posture and positioning for an enhanced exercise range of motion,

wherein during use said elastic exercise resistance cable is directed through said first activity bay of said first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached, via said cable anchor ring, to said cable locking pin of said first anchor assembly of the support structure.

8. The exercise resistance cable apparatus of claim 3 wherein said support structure comprises a chair.

9. The exercise resistance cable apparatus of claim 4 wherein said support structure comprises a chair.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 22, 2008
From: BOWSER, JOHN
To: VQ ACTIONCARE, LLC
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Continuity (2)
Continuation In Part 1078353200 · Feb 21, 2004
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