Max C Rice

US Patent:

46731806, Jun 16, 1987

Filed:

Aug 27, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/769955

Inventors:

Max Rice - Seattle WA

Assignee:

The Max Rice Corporation - Seattle WA

International Classification:

A63B 2302

US Classification:

272146

Abstract:

The present invention is a torso building exercise machine including the following elements: (a) a stationary base; (b) a horizontally disposed rotatable turntable mounted generally centrally of the base, the turntable having a single degree of freedom about its vertical axis; (c) at least one tank-like compartment for holding an adjustable amount of liquid located near the periphery of the turntable; and (d) an upright stationary stanchion mounted on the base, the stanchion carrying an array of horizontal handholds at various vertical levels and selectively grippable by a person while performing various torso twisting exercises on the turntable.

US Patent:

RE321508, May 20, 1986

Filed:

May 23, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/613802

Inventors:

Max Rice - Seattle WA

International Classification:

A63B 2100

US Classification:

272128

Abstract:

An exercising apparatus that is designed particularly for therapeutic purposes. The apparatus includes a rotatable turntable on a stationary base, and a post extending through the weight supporting center of the turntable for supporting a person. A pipe frame is mounted on the base for being grasped by the person so as to twist himself on the device. A pull rope is tied to the turntable and passed over a pulley on the base for hand-rotating the same.

US Patent:

48365386, Jun 6, 1989

Filed:

Aug 25, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/089483

Inventors:

Max Rice - Seattle WA

Assignee:

The Max Rice Corporation - Seattle WA

International Classification:

A63B 2302

US Classification:

272146

Abstract:

An exercise machine comprising a base, a horizontal turntable mounted on the base to rotate about a vertical axis, and two hydraulic assemblies each connecting the turntable to the base. The outboard portions of the hydraulic assemblies are mounted on upstanding base studs affixed to and spaced 2" inwardly from the rim of the base, using adjustable sleeves threadably engaging the outboard distal ends of the pistons of the hydraulic assemblies. The base studs are angled 721/2. degree. to either side of the support affixed to the base. The inboard ends of the hydraulic assemblies are affixed to studs depending from the turntable about 5" radially outwardly from the turntable's rotational axis. The turntable studs are positioned angularly 120. degree. to either side of the center line of the turntable.