WO2014144669A3 - Tension systems and methods of use - Google Patents

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WO2014144669A3
WO2014144669A3 PCT/US2014/029178 US2014029178W WO2014144669A3 WO 2014144669 A3 WO2014144669 A3 WO 2014144669A3 US 2014029178 W US2014029178 W US 2014029178W WO 2014144669 A3 WO2014144669 A3 WO 2014144669A3
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workouts
machines
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cable system
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Robert F. Lemos
Kenfield Alldrin
Jennifer A. POWER
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The Personal Trainer, Inc.
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Abstract

Machines, apparatuses, systems and methods for providing adjustable tension to a cable system using a pivotally mounted leverage mechanism that employs an adjustably positionable weight. Embodiments are used in exercise and other muscle strengthening devices, and may include an electronic control system for monitoring, recording a user's progress, and for altering or releasing tension to the cable system based on feedback from the user. Embodiments include a user interface for inputting information for particular exercises or workouts, as well as outputting/downloading information following exercises or workouts. Other embodiments allow adjustment to the starting point of the lifting bar so that such machines may be used for bench presses, squats, cleans or curls.
PCT/US2014/029178 2013-03-15 2014-03-14 Tension systems and methods of use WO2014144669A2 (en)

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US4875676A (en) * 1987-04-13 1989-10-24 Zimmer Karl A Weight lifting machine for safe free-bar bench press exercising
US5314394A (en) * 1991-12-31 1994-05-24 Ronan John J Spotting apparatus for assisting a weightlifter
US7163488B2 (en) * 2003-04-16 2007-01-16 Anders Douglas H Free weight assistance and training device
US20110098155A1 (en) * 2009-10-26 2011-04-28 Personal Trainer, Inc. Tension Systems and Methods of Use

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US4875676A (en) * 1987-04-13 1989-10-24 Zimmer Karl A Weight lifting machine for safe free-bar bench press exercising
US5314394A (en) * 1991-12-31 1994-05-24 Ronan John J Spotting apparatus for assisting a weightlifter
US7163488B2 (en) * 2003-04-16 2007-01-16 Anders Douglas H Free weight assistance and training device
US20110098155A1 (en) * 2009-10-26 2011-04-28 Personal Trainer, Inc. Tension Systems and Methods of Use

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