Patent ID: 6475127
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A weight bench enabling a user to recline in a smooth, progressive, continuous motion, comprising:a frame; a seat assembly comprising an adjustable height seat and a seat back, wherein said seat assembly is pivotally supported on said frame and is continuously movable between an upright position wherein said seat back is substantially vertically oriented and a predetermined reclined position defined by an adjustable, telescoping stop member; an adjustable resistance mechanism disposed to yieldingly resist inclination of said seat assembly as it pivots into said reclined position from said upright position and to return said seat assembly into said upright position when a user leaves said weight bench, said resistance mechanism comprising an expansible spring element rotatably connected at a first end to said seat assembly and adjustably connected at a second end to said frame, and said resistance to inclination is varied by selecting a point on said frame where said mechanism is selectively secured; and said adjustable stop disposed to limit the travel of said seat assembly from said upright position toward said predetermined reclined position a weight support for receiving and holding a weight, wherein said weight support includes a tray dimensioned and configured to receive barbells and dumbbells placed therein from there above, a support staff having a proximal end attached to and supporting said tray above said frame and a distal end, a pivoting attachment element pivotally connecting said distal end of said support staff to said frame of said weight bench, and stops limiting pivot of said support staff, wherein said distal end of said support staff is below said proximal end of said support staff.