Patent ID: 8002649
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A blocking apparatus, comprising: a) a frame supporting a first pad for movement between a first extended position and a second retracted position; b) a second pad attached to said frame via an elongated arm, said second pad being movable between a first position at which it is located above and forward of a front surface of said first pad in its extended position, and a second position at which it is located above and rearward of said first pad front surface in its retracted position; c) a latch retaining said second pad in its first position; d) an actuator movable with said first pad and operable to release said latch when said first pad is in said second retracted position; and e) biasing means for moving said second pad to said second position thereof when said actuator has released said latch.