# US 10,478,702 B2 · Exercise apparatus and system for stationary users > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,478,702 B2 - Document ID: US10478702B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/443,171 - Filed: 2017-02-27 - Published: 2017-06-15 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2014-06-17 - Applicants: Baruch Markowitz - Inventors: Baruch Markowitz - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10478702B2 ## CPC - A63B 71/0009: {for handicapped persons} - A61H 3/04: Wheeled walking aids for patients or disabled persons - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - A63B 21/00185: {using resistance provided by the user, e.g. exercising one body part against a resistance provided by another body part (A63B21/068 takes precedence; isometric exercise A63B21/0023)} - A63B 21/0414: {with both ends stationary during the actual exercise, i.e. moving only at intermediate locations} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/055: extension element type - A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps} - A63B 21/28: Devices for two persons operating in opposition {or in cooperation} - A63B 21/4023: {the user operating the resistance directly, without additional interface (A63B21/072 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/4033: {Handles, pedals, bars or platforms} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/4045: {Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide (weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201)} - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/20: using rollers, wheels, castors or the like, {e.g. gliding means,} to be moved over the floor or other surface, {e.g. guide tracks,} during exercising - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 23/03508: {For a single arm or leg, (A63B21/0726 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/03516: {For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user} - A63B 23/03583: {Upper and lower limbs acting simultaneously on the same operating rigid member} - A61H 2003/004: {Trays} - A61H 2003/046: {with braking means} - A63B 2022/0094: {for active rehabilitation, e.g. slow motion devices} - A63B 2208/0233: in 90/90 position, like on a chair - A63B 2208/0252: supine - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract Exercise equipment, particularly a linear movable structure and associated selectable elastic resistance bands with or without guide track members are designed to allow low-impact exercises for one or two persons at the same time while permitting either or both participants to remain stationary when utilizing the equipment. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise and therapy apparatus comprising: a linearly movable frame having at least two parallel vertical posts, each of said at least two parallel vertical posts having an upper aspect and a lower aspect; a plurality of fixed wheels attached to said linearly movable frame for exercise movement in a straight line; at least one elastic resistance member mechanically attached horizontally to respective lower aspects of both of the said at least two parallel vertical posts, said at least one elastic resistance member urging movement of said exercise and therapy apparatus along said straight line when stretched by a stationary user during exercise, wherein the linearly movable frame is configured to engage said stationary user relatively within a portion of the linearly movable frame and thereby permitting forward and reverse linear, reaching and retrieving motions. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 wherein the at least one elastic resistance member is a lower elastic resistance member mechanically attached horizontally to the linearly movable frame in front of said stationary user's legs and configured to engage said stationary user's feet or legs in a forward and reverse linear elastic resistance fashion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 2 wherein the at least one elastic resistance member is comprised of a plurality of elastic bands configured to facilitate selection of different resistance strengths by said stationary user. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 3 wherein the at least one lower elastic resistance member is configured for stretching or bouncing motions of said stationary user's leg. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 wherein the at least one elastic resistance member is an upper elastic resistance member, said at least one upper elastic resistance member attached horizontally to both of the said respective upper aspects of said at least two parallel vertical posts of said linearly movable frame in front of said stationary user's torso and configured to engage and resist said stationary user's hands or arms in a forward and reverse linear fashion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 5 wherein the at least one upper elastic resistance member is configured for stretching, bouncing or gripping motions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 6 wherein the at least one upper elastic resistance member is comprised of a plurality of elastic resistance straps configured to be selected by said stationary user for variable resistance strength or shared with a second user for multiple user participation. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one track for guiding the apparatus on a fixed linear path on a surface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 8 wherein said at least one track is a plurality of parallel tracks affixed to a surface between the exercise and therapy apparatus and said surface and configured to guide each of the said plurality of fixed wheels on a fixed linear path. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 8 further comprising a vertical adjustment to incline said at least one track. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a hand gripping member for strengthening said stationary user's hands and facilitating stretching extension of said stationary user's arms. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 11 wherein the hand gripping member is a rotatable or squeezable grip element. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a horizontal support bar attached at each end to opposite sides of the at least two parallel vertical posts of said linearly movable frame and parallel to said lower elastic resistance member and configured for use by a second user to oppose the linear motion of said stationary user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of fixed wheels are configured to engage a linear guide track. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 wherein each of the plurality of fixed wheels is paired with a second tandem or in-line stabilizing wheel. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The exercise and therapy apparatus of claim 1 further comprising arm stretching extension members, said arm stretching extension members comprising measured rods elastically attached to the linearly movable frame for resistance. ### Claim 17 An exercise apparatus, comprising: a linearly movable frame having at least two parallel vertical posts, each of said at least two parallel vertical posts having an upper aspect and a lower aspect; at least one elastic resistance member mechanically attached horizontally to said respective lower aspects of said at least two parallel vertical posts, said at least one elastic resistance member urging exercise movement of the exercise and therapy apparatus along a straight line when stretched by a stationary user, wherein the linearly movable frame is configured to engage said stationary user relatively within a portion of the linearly movable frame and thereby permitting forward and reverse motions; and a linear movement mechanism, said linear movement mechanism selected from the group consisting of a linear guide track, said linear guide track engaging with a bottom of said linearly movable frame; ball bearings set within a linear guide track, said ball bearings engaging with a bottom of said linearly movable frame; low friction glide pads attached to said linearly movable frame, said low friction glide pads engaging a complementary low friction surface of a guide track; and a linear rack gear guide track, said linear rack gear guide track engaging with a pinion gear on said linearly movable frame. ### Claim 18 A method of exercise or therapy for one or more participants comprising the steps of engaging at least one stationary participant relatively within an exercise and therapy apparatus comprising: a linearly movable frame having at least two parallel vertical posts, each of said at least two parallel vertical posts having an upper aspect and a lower aspect; a plurality of fixed wheels attached to said linearly movable frame for exercise movement in a straight line; at least one elastic resistance member mechanically attached horizontally to respective lower aspects of both of the said at least two parallel vertical posts, said at least one elastic resistance member urging movement of the exercise apparatus along said straight line when stretched by a stationary user during exercise, wherein the linearly movable frame is configured to engage said stationary user relatively within a portion of the linearly movable frame and thereby permitting forward and reverse linear, reaching and retrieving motions; grasping or pushing the at least one elastic resistance member thereby urging movement of the linearly movable frame and simultaneously opposing such motion thereby permitting resisted forward and reverse linear stretching, reaching and retrieving motions.