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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2001
Filed:
Aug. 28, 1999
Michael D. Slawinski, Suwanee, GA (US);
Mikael L. E. Olsson, Buford, GA (US);
Prospot, Inc., Suwanee, GA (US);
Abstract
A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights (,) provides two cable assemblies (,A,,B) with one end of each cable assembly attached to a free-weight assembly (,) and the opposite end attached to respective linear weight-support assemblies (,A,,B) via respective weight-responsive engagement blocks (,A,,B). Guide rods (,A,,B) allow vertical motion of the engagement blocks and maintain engagement orientation relative to the support assemblies. The engagement blocks engage the respective support assemblies for static support of the free-weight assembly. Lifting of the substantial weight of the free-weight assembly and activation of disengagement bias is required to disengage the engagement blocks from the respective support assemblies to allow free motion of the free-weight assembly. The apparatus provides self-spotting for barbells (,) and dumbbells (,A).