Patent ID: 7556594
Filing Date: 2009-07-07
Classification: A61F,A61H,A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A fitness device for use by a person, comprising: a) a first contacting member defining a first plane; b) a pivotable connecting member attached to said first contacting member; c) a mounting bracket connected to said pivotable connecting member in a configuration to facilitate pivotal movement of said first contacting and pivotable connecting members about an axis, d) a rigid second contacting member, said mounting bracket further being configured for removable attachment to said second contacting member, defining a second plane with respect to said first contacting member and said first plane, each of said contacting members being suitable for contacting the torso or legs of a user; and e) at least one drive mechanism attached to said mounting bracket, said pivotable connecting member having a concave arcuate curvature when attached to said second contacting member in relation to said second contacting member such that operation of said drive mechanism engages said pivotable connecting member and causes said pivotable connecting member to pivot about said axis and adjust the relative positions of said first and second planes to define angles between said planes adjustable from substantially less than 90° to angles substantially greater than 90° and fixes said angles at selected desired angles and substantially maintains said selected desired angles against any forces applied by a user that tend to increase said desired selected angles, said first contacting and pivotable connecting members, said mounting bracket, and said drive mechanism forming a kit or assembly that can be selectively attached or detached to said second contacting member, whereby said kit or assembly can be transported without said second contacting member and attached to any available second contacting member for use as a fitness device.