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US 5,509,880 AGranted
Apparatus for exercise, body stretching, neuromuscular and other orthopedic movements
AssigneeYogi Pogi Inc.
InventorsRichard B. Becker, David D. Gilbert
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Abstract
An exercise and stretching apparatus including a base, a pair of adjustable vertical uprights, and a cross-bar extending the uprights. The ends of the upper transverse bar are pronged and engage a movable retainer on each of the uprights. A handle and a rotatable bearing or releasable grip on each adjustable retainer helps raise or lower the cross-bar. The apparatus further includes a hinged, collapsible platform which may overlie or form part of the base.
Claims1
An exercise and stretching apparatus, comprising:
- a base having at least one vertical upright,
- a cross bar having a first end and a second end and an opening positioned between said ends sized to allow the upright to slide there-through when positioned on the upright, said cross-bar further including means for engaging the legs of a user,
- a retainer, said retainer including;
- a sleeve slidably mounted on the upright
- a spool mechanically associated with said sleeve, engaging the cross-bar to the upright and;
- a collar associated with the retainer to vertically displace the retainer thereby vertically displacing the cross bar;
- the collar further includes a threaded portion and a bearing portion attached to a spool, and wherein the threaded portion cooperates with threading on the upright.
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