Michael D Richey

US Patent:

46323902, Dec 30, 1986

Filed:

Nov 2, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/667839

Inventors:

Michael L. Richey - Galveston IN

International Classification:

A63B 2100

US Classification:

272120

Abstract:

An exercising device of the weight-lifting type is disclosed wherein the weight acted on by the user includes at least a portion of the user's body weight. The exercising device has a base and a bench for supporting the user above the base. The bench includes a first support for supporting a first end of the bench, and a second support for supporting a second end of the bench. A platform is supported by the base for supporting the first support. An adjustment is provided for adjusting the longitudinal position of the first support on the platform. Additionally, a first exercise bar is provided along with a flexible line for connecting the first exercise bar to the platform to permit the user to raise and lower the bench by moving the first exercise bar.

US Patent:

49499580, Aug 21, 1990

Filed:

Jan 23, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/300032

Inventors:

Michael L. Richey - Kokomo IN

International Classification:

A63B 2100

US Classification:

272120

Abstract:

A weight lifting exercising device of the type wherein at least a portion of the weight lifted includes the user's own weight is disclosed. The device includes a frame having a first end and a second end. A platform has a first end and a second end, with the second end of the platform being pivotally mounted adjacent to the second end of the frame to permit the first end of the platform to move in a generally vertical arc. A bench has a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. The first end of the bench is pivotally mounted to the frame adjacent to the first end of the bench to move in a generally vertical arc during the operation of the device. A carriage is disposed below the bench for supporting the second end of the bench on the platform. A first exercise bar is also provided. A first flexible cable has a first end, a second end and a middle portion.