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US 2017/0304673 A1Published application
Exercise Machine Ergonomic Handle System
AssigneeLagree Technologies, Inc.
InventorsSebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
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Abstract
An exercise machine ergonomic handle system for providing hand-holds for the performance of exercises with reduced flexion and/or extension of the hand and wrist and reduced ulnar and/or radial deviation so as to reduce injury and allow application of full strength to the exercise machine. The exercise machine ergonomic handle system generally includes a longitudinally extending frame, a carriage that moves upon a first longitudinal portion of the frame, and at least one pair of ergonomic handles positioned on a second longitudinal portion of the frame. The ergonomic handles rotate about an axis to prevent flexion and/or extension, and can be positioned at a width and/or angle that reduces ulnar and/or radial deviation.
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An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween;
- a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis and wherein the carriage includes an upper surface;
- a spring positioned between the frame and the carriage to provide a tension force to the carriage;
- a first platform attached to the frame near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform includes a first upper surface and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge of the first platform faces a direction generally towards the carriage;
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- a first pair of handles positioned adjacent the inner edge of the first platform, wherein the first pair of handles are distally spaced from the inner edge of the first platform by a distance sufficient for a first hand of an exerciser to extend between the first pair of handles and the inner edge of the first platform;
- wherein the first pair of handles is comprised of a first handle having a first longitudinal axis and a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are in a fixed position near or on a plane formed by the first upper surface of the first platform;
- wherein the first handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the first handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the second handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the second handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the first handle and the second handle are positioned on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the frame.
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An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween;
- a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis and wherein the carriage includes an upper surface;
- a spring positioned between the frame and the carriage to provide a tension force to the carriage;
- a first platform attached to the frame near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform includes a first upper surface and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge of the first platform faces a direction generally towards the carriage;
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- a first pair of handles positioned adjacent the inner edge of the first platform, wherein the first pair of handles are distally spaced from the inner edge of the first platform by a distance sufficient for a first hand of an exerciser to extend between the first pair of handles and the inner edge of the first platform;
- wherein the first pair of handles is comprised of a first handle having a first longitudinal axis and a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are in a fixed position near or on a plane formed by the first upper surface of the first platform;
- wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are parallel to and near or on a plane formed by the upper surface of the carriage;
- wherein the first handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the first handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the second handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the second handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the first handle and the second handle are positioned on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the frame.
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An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween;
- a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis and wherein the carriage includes an upper surface;
- a spring positioned between the frame and the carriage to provide a tension force to the carriage;
- a first platform attached to the frame near the first end of the frame, wherein the first platform includes an upper surface and an inner edge, wherein the inner edge of the first platform faces a direction generally towards the carriage;
- a second platform attached to the frame near the second end of the frame, wherein the second platform includes an upper surface, wherein the upper surfaces of the carriage, the first platform and the second platform are parallel to one another;
- a first pair of handles positioned adjacent the inner edge of the first platform, wherein the first pair of handles are distally spaced from the inner edge of the first platform by a distance sufficient for a first hand of an exerciser to extend between the first pair of handles and the inner edge of the first platform;
- wherein the first pair of handles is comprised of a first handle having a first longitudinal axis and a second handle having a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are in a fixed position near or on a plane formed by the first upper surface of the first platform;
- wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis are parallel to and near or on a plane formed by the upper surface of the carriage;
- wherein the first handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the first handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the second handle includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end and the second end of the second handle are connected to the first platform;
- wherein the first handle and the second handle are positioned on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis of the frame;
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- a first opening positioned between the first handle and the first platform, and a second opening positioned between the second handle and the first platform, wherein the first opening and the second opening are large enough to allow the first hand and a second hand of the exerciser to be inserted through the first opening and the second opening respectively;
- wherein the first opening and the second opening are each elongated and extend in a direction substantially parallel with respect to the first handle and the second handle respectively.
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