Bob Larry Pearson

US Patent:

53224922, Jun 21, 1994

Filed:

Oct 4, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/130709

Inventors:

Bob L. Pearson - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A63B 2104

US Classification:

482129

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus includes a reciprocating body reciprocatably mounted between spaced and parallel first and second guide plates having respective first and second slots, with the first and second slots arranged to slidably receive first and second U-shaped locks arranged to lock and secure the reciprocating body relative to a central lock plate, that in turn is reciprocatably mounted within a second tube received within a first tube within the reciprocating body, such that the first and second tubes include respective first and second springs positioned on opposed sides of the central lock plate.

US Patent:

57952710, Aug 18, 1998

Filed:

Jul 11, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/678227

Inventors:

Bob Larry Pearson - Memphis TN

International Classification:

A63B 6906
A63B 21008
A63B 2100

US Classification:

482 72

Abstract:

An exercise machine having a frame, a vertical shaft connected to the vertical shaft for rotation about a horizontal axis. Pneumatic cylinders are connected to the frame to selectively resist the movement of the vertical shaft and the lever arms. The lever arms may be operated independently or in unison. A first user support pad is slidably connected to the frame and two additional support pads are pivotally and detachably connected to the first support pad. Telescopic support arms are pivotally connected to the frame and additional user support pads to maintain the additional support pads in selected angular relationship to the first support pad.