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US 12,605,591 B2Granted
Controlled squat strength-training machine
OwnerErnest Michael Mattoxinventor
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Abstract
A controlled squat strength-training machine includes a frame with a base mounting forward, intermediate, and rear uprights. The intermediate upright is pivotally connected to the base and is configured for limited rotation fore-and-aft. Knee pads are provided for restraining of users' knees. Users can adjust the resistance of the machine and thereby vary the exercises performed thereon.
Claims19
A controlled squat strength-training machine comprising:
- a frame including a base configured for placement on a support surface;
- an upright with a lower end connected to said base, said upright extending upwardly from said base and terminating at an upright upper end;
- said base includes at least one pair of members mounting said upright lower end therebetween;
- a knee pad assembly mounted on said upright and configured for engagement by a user's knees;
- a seat assembly connected to said base at a back end of said machine;
- a front upright including a lower end connected to said base at a front end of said machine and an upper end;
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- a horizontal bar mounted on said front upright upper end and configured for grasping by a user pulling himself or herself to an upright position from said seat assembly;
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- said machine configured for restraining a user's knees along a horizontal axis during a squat exercise starting with the user's knees engaging the knee pad assembly, through the standing portion of a squat exercise while his or her knees remain engaged with the knee pad assembly.
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A controlled squat strength-training machine comprising:
- a frame including a base configured for placement on a support surface;
- an upright with a lower end pivotally connected to said base, said upright extending upwardly from said base and terminating at an upright upper end;
- a horizontal bar mounted on said upright upper end and configured for grasping by a user pulling himself or herself from a squatting, start position to an upright, finish position;
- a knee pad assembly mounted on said upright and configured for engagement by a user's knees;
- said upright being pivotal about a horizontal axis extending transversely through said base;
- said pivotal upright configured for pressing said knee pad assembly against a user's knees continuously through his or her movement from a starting squat position to an upright finish position;
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- said machine configured for restraining a user's knees along a horizontal axis during a squat exercise starting with the user's knees engaging the knee pad assembly, through the standing portion of a squat exercise while his or her knees remain engaged with the knee pad assembly.
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A method of strength-training through a controlled squat, which method comprises the steps of:
- providing a frame including a base configured for placement on a support surface;
- providing an upright with a lower end pivotally connected to said base, said upright extending upwardly from said base and terminating at an upright upper end;
- providing a horizontal bar mounted on said upright upper end and configured for grasping by a user pulling himself or herself from a squatting, start position to an upright, finish position;
- providing a knee pad assembly mounted on said upright and configured for engagement by a user's knees;
- pivoting said upright about a horizontal axis extending transversely through said base;
- pressing said pivotal upright knee pad assembly against a user's knees continuously through his or her movement from a starting squat position to an upright finish position;
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- restraining a user's knees along a horizontal axis during a squat exercise starting with the user's knees engaging the knee pad assembly, through the standing portion of a squat exercise while his or her knees remain engaged with the knee pad assembly.
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