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  • Exercise device having fluid resistance
    Patent number: 5195936
    Abstract: Disclosed is an energy absorbing device for gymnastic exercisers, which utilizes a vaned wheel for swirling fluid so as to apply resisting forces on the exerciser. A load adjusting device is used for adjusting the resisting force by adjusting the amount of fluid. The resisting force increases with the rotational speed of the vaned wheel. Two vaned side plates enclose the vaned wheel and fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: Gemini Mercantile Inc.
    Inventor: Chien-Kao Mao