Thumb-activated adjustment lever

- Hoist Fitness Systems
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a thumb-activated adjustment lever showing our new design, associated adjustable structure being indicated in broken line;

FIG. 2 is a right hand end view of the lever thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left hand end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof of a thumb-activated adjustment lever.

The broken lines are shown for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thumb-activated adjustment lever, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • HR1 Recumbent Exercise Bike, Hoist Fitness Brochure, 1994.
  • Hammer Strength Seated Bicep Machine, Hammer Brochure, 1993.
  • Hammer Brochure, 1993.
  • Nautilus Brochure, 1980's.
  • Nautilus 2ST Nautilus Brochure, 1990.
  • D100 Bicep Curl, Hoist Fitness Owner's Manual 1996.
  • Seat Back Adjustment, Hoist Fitness Brochure, 1989.
  • Twist N' Lift Seat, Hoist Fitness Brochure, 1989.
  • Ratcheting Seat Adjuster, Pacific Fitness Brochure, 1998.
  • Biangular Plate Load Incline Press, Magnum Fitness, 1997.
  • Easy-Lift Ratcheting Seat and Back Pad Adjustment System, Hoist Fitness Brochure, 1999.
Patent History
Patent number: D446440
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 13, 2000
Date of Patent: Aug 14, 2001
Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Randall T. Webber (San Diego, CA), Bruce Hockridge (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan J. Lucas
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Rivard
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Brown, Martin, Haller & McClain LLP
Application Number: 29/124,870
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/331; Element Or Attachment (D21/694)
International Classification: 0807;