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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2001
Henri Vuurmans, Galax, VA (US);
Gregory M. Webb, Independence, VA (US);
Henri Vuurmans, Galax, VA (US);
Gregory M. Webb, Independence, VA (US);
Nautilus Human Performance Systems, Inc., Independent, VA (US);
Abstract
An exercise machine includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat mounted to the frame; a backrest mounted to the frame above the seat, the seat and backrest being configured to receive a seated user; a pair of movement arm units pivotally interconnected with the frame and movable about respective generally parallel first and second axes of rotation; and a resistance system connected with the movement arm units. Each of the movement arms is configured to engage at least one of the elbows, forearms and hands of the user and is movable, within a range of motion plane that is generally normal to the first and second axes of rotation, between an extended position and a flexed position. The range of motion plane forms an angle of between about 30 and 80 degrees with the backrest.