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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 16, 2008
Filed:
Jan. 29, 2007
Gaylen Ercanbrack, Logan, UT (US);
Darren Zaugg, Providence, UT (US);
Kurt Finlayson, Wellsville, UT (US);
William T. Dalebout, N. Logan, UT (US);
Gaylen Ercanbrack, Logan, UT (US);
Darren Zaugg, Providence, UT (US);
Kurt Finlayson, Wellsville, UT (US);
William T. Dalebout, N. Logan, UT (US);
Other;
Abstract
An exercise device having a cushioning mechanism assembly configured to absorb energy during exercise is provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, the cushioning mechanism assembly comprises a first and second biasing apparatus having a spring element configured to absorb energy by undergoing elastic deformation. According to another aspect of the present invention, a lever cushioning apparatus is provided. In one embodiment, the lever cushioning apparatus includes a lever arm and a cushioning element that functions as a fulcrum of the lever arm. In another embodiment, the cushioning element is movable along the length of the elongate member to change the amount of cushioning provided by the cushioning element. By being movable, the cushioning element allows the user to select a desired amount of cushioning during exercise.