# US 2023/0069355 A1 · Exercise machine adjustment kit and methods of using the same > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0069355 A1 - Document ID: US20230069355A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/458,175 - Filed: 2021-08-26 - Published: 2023-03-02 - Earliest claimed: 2021-08-26 - Inventors: Richard McClain - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230069355A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/0622: {with adjustable inclination angle of the guiding means} - A63B 21/00058: {Mechanical means for varying the resistance (A63B21/06 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/078: Devices for bench press exercises {, e.g. supports, guiding means} - A63B 21/4029: {Benches specifically adapted for exercising (for bench press exercises A63B21/078)} - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/0076: {Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system (seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06)} - A63B 22/205: {in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity (exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023)} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract The present invention provides exercise attachments for modifying an inclinable weightlifting system using a user's body weight. A pair of vertical support devices providing rigidity and elevate the weightlifting system off the ground to aid in a user mounting and dismounting the system. A pair of adapter arms enable a user to tailor exercise attachments to target specific muscle groups and specific regions of that muscle group. The pair of vertical support device and pair of adapter arms may be incorporated into an inclinable weightlifting system to enable a user to perform various rowing and bench press exercises. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise system for increasing resistance in an inclinable exercise device user-manipulated weightlifting system using a user's body weight, the system comprising: a. an elevating device including: i. a frame having a pair of parallel legs longitudinally connected with a detachable crossmember, wherein each parallel leg has a distal end connected to a sled and a proximal end connected to a receiver, wherein the receiver has a geometry operable to receive the weightlifting system; and ii. a fastener operable to penetrate through said receiver's periphery sides and secure said weightlifting system to the receiver; ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said frame is secured to said weight lifting systems base with a threaded fastener that penetrates at a periphery of said receiver into the base of said weightlifting system. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said sleds have a low coefficient of friction and are operable to engage with the floor slidably, and provides stability when the attachment device is engaged with said user's body weight. ### Claim 4 (canceled) ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein said crossmember has a predetermined length, wherein one of the said elevating device's sleds slidably nests in between another elevating device's sleds. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the elevating device is further operable to elevate said weightlifting system off the ground at least twelve inches, allowing a user to mount and dismount the system without having to lay on the floor. ### Claim 7 (canceled) ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising a pair of elongated attachment arms comprising: i. a bracket including a pair of flanges positioned at a distal end of the said elongated arm having a through-hole operable to fasten into a through-hole of the railing of said weightlifting system, and ii. a plurality of through-holes along the central axis of said elongated arm operable to attach an exercise accessory of said weightlifting system to said elongated arm. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The system of claim 8, wherein said elongated attachment arms fasten to at least one through-hole of a plurality of through-holes on a rail of a pair of rails of said weightlifting system at symmetrical locations, wherein said symmetrical locations are position about a plane of symmetry between said pair of rails. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The system of claim 8, wherein said bracket and said central axis of said elongated arm form an acute angle. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein said acute angle has a vertex with an attitude facing aside from a centroid of said weightlifting system. ### Claim 12 (canceled) ### Claim 13 (depends on 9) The system of claim 9, wherein said elongated arm is secured to a through-hole nearest to a frame of said weightlifting system to configure said system for said user to perform a rowing exercise. ### Claim 14 (depends on 9) The system of claim 9, wherein the elongated arm is secured to a through-hole farthest from the frame of said weightlifting system to configure said system for said user to perform a bench press exercise. ### Claim 15 (canceled) ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The system of claim 15, wherein said plane of symmetry is positioned symmetrically between said pair of parallel flanges of said bracket. ### Claim 17 (canceled) ### Claim 18 A method of modifying an inclinable weightlifting system using a user's body weight as resistance, comprising: a. An elevating device including: i. a frame having a pair of parallel legs longitudinally connected with a detachable crossmember, wherein each parallel leg has a distal end connected to a sled and a proximal end connected to a receiver, wherein the receiver has a geometry operable to receive the weightlifting system; and ii. a fastener operable to penetrate through said receiver's periphery sides and secure said weightlifting system to the receiver; b. an elongated exercise attachment arm including: i. a bracket comprising two parallel flanges having a through-hole at the center connected with a plate; and ii. an elongated arm secured to the top of said plate, wherein the elongated arm is fixed at an acute angle and has at least one through-hole thereon the central axis of said elongated arm; c. a user aligning said receiver of a first elevating device under a base ground of a frame of said inclinable weightlifting system, and rotatably and removably secures the elevating device to said weightlifting system with the said fastener, wherein said first elevating device carries the weight of the said inclinable weightlifting system and secures said frame in place; d. a user aligning said receiver of a second elevating device to an elongating ground of said inclinable weightlifting system, and rotatably and removably secures the second elevating device to said elongating ground with a fastener, wherein said sleds of the said second elevating device is operable to slidably engage with the ground allowing for a movable foundation; e. a user aligning said bracket of said elongated exercise attachment arms to a through-hole on said telescopic railing of said weightlifting system at symmetrical locations and securing the bracket with a pin, wherein the vertex of said acute angle points away from a center of the telescopic railing; f. a user securing an exercise accessory to said at least one through-hole of said elongated arm; and g. a user configuring the weightlifting system at the desired resistance level and mounting on top of a slidable pad between said railing of said weightlifting system to perform an exercise, wherein an exercise is dependent on the configuration of attachment arms and the direction of said vertex of said attachment arm. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein at symmetrical locations is about an axis of symmetry therebetween said telescopic rails of said weightlifting system, ### Claim 20 (canceled) ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein said receiver of a second elevating device is operable to rotate about said fastener and allowing the elevating device to rotate when the user is changing the resistance level of said inclinable weightlifting system. ### Claim 22 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein said crossmember of said second elevation device is operable to configure said sleds in the distance operable to nest in between said sleds of said first elevation device, wherein the system can be configured in the closed position. ### Claim 23 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, wherein said elevating device is operable to raise said inclinable weightlifting system off the ground at least twelve inches. ### Claim 24 (canceled) ### Claim 25 (depends on 8) The method of claim 8 wherein said configuration of attachment arms and the direction of said vertex of said attachment arm allows a user to perform assisted bench press, an upright row, an inclined row, a shoulder press, and assisted pull-up. ### Claim 26 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein said configuring the attachment arm involves a user securing said attachment arm through-hole to a through-hole nearest to said secured frame of said weightlifting system, to configure the system for a rowing exercise. ### Claim 27 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein said configuring the attachment arm is secured to a through-hole farthest from the frame of said weightlifting system, to configure the system for a bench press exercise.