Patents Assigned to Body Solid, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7922632
    Abstract: A multipurpose personal training device with a pair of press arms that can be set to numerous different lateral angles. Each press arm can be equipped with a functional trainer handle coupled by cable and pulleys to an adjustable weight engine. The final pulley at the end of each arm is free to rotate to any angle. In addition to exercises involving the arms, the device can supply a full complement of most standard training exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Body Solid Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng I Chou
  • Patent number: 7794376
    Abstract: An abdominal muscle exercise machine that generally contains a diagonal member with an adjustable seat and a backrest and a pivot member that pivots with respect to the diagonal member. A chest push can be mechanically coupled to the pivot member through an adjustable force multiplier. An optional counterweight can be placed near one end of the pivot member to lighten the force, or an optional load weight can be placed near the other end of the pivot member to increase the force. The pivot member can be constructed to telescope or otherwise adjust for different body sizes. The machine provides a smooth exercise where the top and bottom portions of the body move together in a linked fashion. The machine of the present invention works without heavy external weights.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Body Solid, Inc.
    Inventor: Cheng I. Chou
  • Publication number: 20100016129
    Abstract: A multipurpose personal training device with a pair of press arms that can be set to numerous different lateral angles. Each press arm can be equipped with a functional trainer handle coupled by cable and pulleys to an adjustable weight engine. The final pulley at the end of each arm is free to rotate to any angle. In addition to exercises involving the arms, the device can supply a full complement of most standard training exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: BODY SOLID, INC.
    Inventor: Cheng I Chou
  • Patent number: 5570957
    Abstract: A polymer bushing for a carriage in weight lifting exercise apparatus, the carriage being carried on a rail and configured for relative movement on the rail, the bushing providing a snug fit between the carriage and the rail while having an inner bearing that rides on the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: Body-Solid, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Kuly, Earl Shraiberg