Patent ID: 8894556
Filing Date: 2014-11-25
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A multi-functional handle assembly for an exercise machine, comprising: a strap arranged in a Figure-8 configuration to form a near loop and a far loop extending in generally opposite directions from a crossing point in the strap; a handle having a cavity formed therethrough, wherein the near loop extends to the near side of the handle and the far loop extends from the far side of the handle, the crossing point of the strap positioned in the cavity; a cushioning cuff attached to the far loop; a bearing member having a slot and a planar upper surface configured to receive the heel of a user's hand during a triceps extension exercise, wherein portions of the near loop are threaded through the slot, such that the bearing member is slidable relative to the portions of the near loop; and means for attaching the handle assembly to the exercise machine, the means for attaching the handle assembly being attached to the near loop; wherein the handle can be drawn between the bearing member and the cushioning cuff, the strap sliding within the handle, such that the near loop and the far loop change in size with sliding of the handle wherein movement of the handle to a position adjacent the cushioning cuff and movement of the bearing member adjacent the means for attaching the handle assembly provides a configuration used to perform upper body exercise in which the handle is grasped in the palm of the hand, movement of the handle to a position adjacent the cushioning cuff and movement of the bearing member to a position adjacent the handle provides a configuration used to perform triceps extension exercise, and movement of the bearing member adjacent the means for attaching the handle assembly and positioning the handle adjacent the bearing member provides a configuration used to perform leg/hip exercises.