# US 12,179,056 B2 · Exercise apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,179,056 B2 - Document ID: US12179056B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/706,166 - Filed: 2022-03-28 - Published: 2022-10-06 - Granted: 2024-12-31 - Earliest claimed: 2021-03-31 - Assignees: Heba Pilates Ltd. - Applicants: Heba Pilates Ltd. - Inventors: Moritz Wuttke; Samantha Kellard - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12179056B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/0428: {the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 21/055: extension element type - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies} - 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 22/0087: {with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 22/0089: {a counterforce being provided to the support (force-resisting aspects A63B21/00)} - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 23/03566: {the multiple stations having a common resistance device} - A63B 69/0057: {Means for physically limiting movements of body parts (A63B23/0211 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/102: having a common resisting device - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An exercise apparatus for assisting a user with a range of exercises includes a frame having a first frame section extending in a generally horizontal direction. At least one carriage is configured to support a user, wherein the carriage is slidably supported on the first frame section. A first resistance system has a first resilient member removably connected to at least one of the carriage and/or the frame. The displacement of the carriage relative to the frame exerts a tensile force on the resilient member. A second resistance system includes a load moveably mounted with respect to the frame and an actuation member connected to the load. The actuation member is configured to displace the load when a force exerted by the user on the actuating member exceeds a predetermined threshold representative of the load. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise apparatus for assisting a user with a range of exercises, the exercise apparatus comprising: a frame comprising a first section extending in a generally horizontal direction and a second section extending in a generally vertical direction from a first end of the frame; at least one carriage configured to support a user, wherein the carriage is slidably supported on the first section of the frame; a first resistance system comprising: a first resilient member removably connected to at least one of the carriage and the frame, wherein the first resilient member is located on the second section; wherein displacement of the carriage relative to the frame exerts a tensile force on the resilient member; and a second resistance system comprising: a load moveably mounted with respect to the frame; and an actuation member connected to the load; wherein the actuation member is configured to displace the load when a force exerted by the user on the actuation member exceeds a predetermined threshold representative of the load. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first section is pivotable relative to the second section between the generally horizontal direction and a generally vertical position. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first resilient member is located on the second section in a generally vertical orientation. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first resilient member is removably connectable to the carriage via a connecting member. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The exercise apparatus of claim 4, wherein the carriage includes a first attachment location for connecting to a first attachment device. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first resistance system includes a second resilient member, and wherein the second resilient member is removably connected between the carriage and a second end of the frame. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The exercise apparatus of claim 6, wherein the second resilient member includes a second attachment device for removably connecting the second resilient member to the carriage. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one carriage further comprises a second carriage. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The exercise apparatus of claim 8, wherein the carriage and the second carriage are slidable relative to each other, wherein the first resistance system includes a third resilient member, and wherein a first end of the third resilient member is removably connected to the carriage, and a second end of the third resilient member is removably connected to the second carriage. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein the third resilient member includes a third attachment device for removably connecting the carriage and second carriages, wherein the carriage or the second carriage includes a third attachment location for connecting to the third attachment device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The exercise apparatus of any claim 9, wherein the first resistance system includes a second resilient member, and wherein the second resilient member is removably connected between the second carriage and a second end of the frame, and wherein at least one of the second resilient member and third resilient member is supported on an underside of the first carriage or the second carriage or both. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein the underside of the carriage includes at least one channel for housing the second resilient member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein the first resistance system includes a second resilient member, and wherein the second resilient member is removably connected between the second carriage and a second end of the frame, and wherein the first resilient member is a first set of resilient members and wherein each of the first set of resilient members is removably connected to the frame or the carriage, or both. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The exercise apparatus of claim 9, wherein the first resistance system includes a second resilient member, and wherein the second resilient member is removably connected between the second carriage and a second end of the frame, and wherein at least one of first, second and third resilient members are springs. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second resistance system includes a support connected to the frame, and wherein the support is configured to support the load. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1 comprising at least one fixed carriage removably assembled on the frame. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the frame includes a handle beam located at a first end of the frame. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the frame includes a leg located at a second end of the frame. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second resistance system comprises a plurality of weighted members, and wherein at least one of the weighted members is mounted to the frame to provide the load. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the force required to displace the load is constant through a movement range of the actuation member by the user. ### Claim 21 An exercise apparatus for assisting a user with a range of exercises, the exercise apparatus comprising: a frame comprising a first section extending in a generally horizontal direction; a first carriage and a second carriage located between a first end of the frame and the first carriage, wherein the first carriage and second carriage are configured to support a user, and wherein the first carriage and second carriage are slidably supported on the first section of the frame; a first resistance system comprising: a first resilient member removably connected to at least one of the first carriage, the second carriage and the frame; wherein displacement of the first carriage or second carriage relative to the frame exerts a tensile force on the resilient member; and a second resistance system comprising: a load moveably mounted with respect to the frame; and an actuation member connected to the load; wherein the actuation member is configured to displace the load when a force exerted by the user on the actuation member exceeds a predetermined threshold representative of the load. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The exercise apparatus according to claim 21, wherein the first carriage and the second carriage are slidable relative to each other. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The exercise apparatus according to claim 22, wherein the first resistance system includes a third resilient member, and wherein a first end of the third resilient member is removably connected to the first carriage, and a second end of the third resilient member is removably connected to the second carriage. ### Claim 24 An exercise apparatus for assisting a user with a range of exercises, the exercise apparatus comprising: a frame comprising a first section extending in a generally horizontal direction; at least one carriage configured to support a user, wherein the carriage is slidably supported on the first section of the frame; a first resistance system comprising: a first resilient member removably connected to at least one of the carriage and the frame; wherein displacement of the carriage relative to the frame exerts a tensile force on the resilient member; and a second resistance system comprising: a plurality of weighted members, wherein at least one of the plurality of weighted member is moveably mounted to the frame; and an actuation member connected to at least one of the plurality of weighted members; wherein the actuation member is configured to displace at least one of the plurality of weighted members when a force exerted by the user on the actuation member exceeds a predetermined threshold representative of a load. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The exercise apparatus of claim 24, wherein the force required to displace at least one of the plurality of weighted members is constant through a movement range of the actuation member by the user.