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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 13, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 18, 2007
Robert M. Kissel, Lithia, FL (US);
Edward G. Eubanks, St. Peters, MO (US);
James M. Houston, Evergreen, CO (US);
Scott A. Dye, Morrison, CO (US);
Dale A. Schoonover, Louisville, CO (US);
Michael R. Cottrell, Arvada, CO (US);
Robert M. Kissel, Lithia, FL (US);
Edward G. Eubanks, St. Peters, MO (US);
James M. Houston, Evergreen, CO (US);
Scott A. Dye, Morrison, CO (US);
Dale A. Schoonover, Louisville, CO (US);
Michael R. Cottrell, Arvada, CO (US);
Exertron, LLC, St. Louis, MO (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses multiple weight plates that are selected by selector assemblies. A series of actuators that are not directly connected to the selector assemblies actuate the selector assemblies to engage and disengage the weight plates. The actuators are in communication with a controller, which is connected to a user interface console. The user interface console accepts input from a user and instructs the controller to adjust the amount of weight engaged by the selector assemblies based on input from the user and various sensors.