Adjustable reformer
AssigneeMerrithew Corporation
InventorsLindsay G. Merrithew, Moira M. Merrithew, Viral Bhatt, Carlos Baez
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Abstract
An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at least one upper guide. Pulling the cord causes movement of the carriage along the frame against resistance provided by the resistance element. The guides can be height adjustable. The reformer can include a cord retraction system. Related methods of exercise are also provided.
Claims27
A reformer comprising:
- (a) a frame including a horizontal frame having first and second ends, and a vertical frame secured to the horizontal frame proximate to the first end and extending upward from the horizontal frame;
- (b) a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame so as to reciprocate between the first and second ends;
- (c) a resistance element attached to the carriage for biasing the carriage to an equilibrium position between the first and second ends;
- (d) at least one lower guide mounted at a position proximate to the first end of the horizontal frame;
- (e) at least one upper guide adjustably mounted to the vertical frame;
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- (f) a cord connecting the carriage, the lower guide, and the upper guide.
A reformer comprising:
- (a) a horizontal frame having first and second ends;
- (b) a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame so as to reciprocate between the first and second ends;
- (c) a resistance element attached to the carriage for biasing the carriage toward an equilibrium position between the first and second ends;
- (d) at least one guide mounted at a position proximate to the first end of the horizontal frame;
- (e) a cord connecting the carriage and the guide;
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- (f) a cord retraction system mounted to the carriage, the cord retraction system receiving an end of the cord.
A method of exercise comprising:
- (a) providing a reformer including a horizontally slidable carriage, a vertically adjustable guide, and a cord connecting the carriage and the guide;
- (b) adjusting the guide to one of a plurality of heights;
- (c) getting on the carriage;
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- (d) pulling a distal end of a cord along a range of motion, the cord connecting the carriage and the upper guide such that pulling the cord causes horizontal movement of the carriage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.