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US 9,868,018 B2Granted
Multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine
AssigneeLagree Technologies, Inc.
InventorSebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
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Abstract
A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state.
Claims41
An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end and a pair of parallel rails, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis;
- a carriage movably connected to the pair of parallel rails, the carriage including a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
- wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis of the frame;
- a bias member connected to the carriage, wherein the bias member provides a biasing force to the carriage;
- wherein the carriage has an upper surface, wherein the upper surface for the carriage is adapted to allow an exerciser to position a portion of their body upon during an exercise;
- and
- a first adjustable handle and a second adjustable handle connected to the frame directly or indirectly, wherein the first adjustable handle is on or near a first side of the frame and the second adjustable handle is on or near a second side of the frame;
- wherein the first adjustable handle and the second adjustable handle are each comprised of:
- a base having a lower end and an upper end, wherein the base is attached to the exercise machine;
- an elongated member rotatably connected to the base;
- a first handle extending outwardly from the elongated member, wherein the first handle is adapted for grasping by the exerciser;
- and
- an index plunger having a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the index plunger includes a plunger pin and a spring connected to the plunger pin and a second handle attached to the plunger pin, wherein the second handle is adapted to be grasped and pulled outwardly by a user to position the index plunger into the unlocked state, wherein the spring applies a biasing force to the plunger pin forcing the plunger pin inwardly, wherein the elongated member is rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the unlocked state and wherein the elongated member is substantially not rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the locked state.
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An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end and a pair of parallel rails, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis;
- a carriage movably connected to the pair of parallel rails, the carriage including a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
- wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis of the frame;
- a bias member connected to the carriage, wherein the bias member provides a biasing force to the carriage;
- and
- a first adjustable handle and a second adjustable handle connected to the frame directly or indirectly, wherein the first adjustable handle is on or near a first side of the frame and the second adjustable handle is on or near a second side of the frame;
- wherein the first adjustable handle and the second adjustable handle are each comprised of:
- a base having a lower end and an upper end, wherein the base is attached to the exercise machine, and wherein the base is comprised of a tubular structure with an opening within the upper end;
- an elongated member rotatably connected to the base, wherein at least a portion of the elongated member extends through the opening into the base;
- a first handle extending outwardly from the elongated member, wherein the first handle is adapted for grasping by the exerciser;
- and
- an index plunger attached to the base, wherein the index plunger has a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the index plunger includes a plunger pin and a spring connected to the plunger pin and a second handle attached to the plunger pin, wherein the second handle is adapted to be grasped and pulled outwardly by a user to position the index plunger into the unlocked state, wherein the spring applies a biasing force to the plunger pin forcing the plunger pin inwardly, wherein the elongated member is rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the unlocked state and wherein the elongated member is substantially not rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the locked state.
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An exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame having a first end, a second end and a pair of parallel rails, wherein the frame has a longitudinal axis;
- a carriage movably connected to the pair of parallel rails, the carriage including a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
- wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis of the frame;
- a bias member connected to the carriage, wherein the bias member provides a biasing force to the carriage;
- and
- a first adjustable handle and a second adjustable handle connected to the frame directly or indirectly, wherein the first adjustable handle is on or near a first side of the frame and the second adjustable handle is on or near a second side of the frame;
- wherein the first adjustable handle and the second adjustable handle are each comprised of:
- a base having a lower end and an upper end, wherein the base is attached to the exercise machine, and wherein the base is comprised of a tubular structure with an opening within the upper end;
- an elongated member rotatably connected to the base, wherein at least a portion of the elongated member extends through the opening into the base;
- a first handle extending outwardly from the elongated member, wherein the first handle is adapted for grasping by the exerciser, and wherein the first handle is positionable into a first lockable handle position and a second lockable handle position;
- and
- an index plunger attached to the base, wherein the index plunger has a locked state and an unlocked state, wherein the index plunger includes a plunger pin and a spring connected to the plunger pin and a second handle attached to the plunger pin, wherein the second handle is adapted to be grasped and pulled outwardly by a user to position the index plunger into the unlocked state, wherein the spring applies a biasing force to the plunger pin forcing the plunger pin inwardly, wherein the elongated member is rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the unlocked state and wherein the elongated member is substantially not rotatable within the base when the index plunger is in the locked state, wherein the plunger pin is retracted inwardly when the index plunger is in the locked state and wherein the plunger pin is extended outwardly when the index plunger is in the unlocked state.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.