Abstract: A handle arrangement is disposed at the top end of the support and a base at the bottom end. The handle and the base are spaced from each other by a spacer, and the handle is disconnectably connectable to the spacer at one end while the base is disconnectably connectable to the spacer at the other end. The handle, spacer and base comprise tubular members.

Abstract: An exercise machine or apparatus (10) to permit a user (U) to perform a squatting exercise while supported in an inclined supine position on a slidable platform (12) which may be positioned at a predetermined inclination relative to the vertical by adjustment of the length of a diagonal leg (16) is disclosed. The movable platform (12) has bearing sleeves (64) mounted for sliding movement along fixed rods (60). Shoulder pads (78) on the platform (12) engage the shoulders of user (U) supported on the platform (12) with the feet of the user supported on a foot rest (52). Force exerted by the user (U) against the shoulder pads (78) by a pushing action of the feet from the bent position shown in FIG. 1 forces the platform (12) upwardly for straightening of the legs of the user (U). The vertical load exerted by the user (U) is determined by the inclination of the body support platform (12).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for providing a tobacco extract. A tobacco material is provided in contact with an extraction solvent. The temperature of the tobacco material and liquid extraction solvent is reduced to below the freezing point thereof to provide a frozen mixture. The temperature of the frozen mixture is then raised to provide a melted portion including the tobacco extract within the liquid extraction solvent. The extract within the solvent preferably has a high soluble solids content (e.g., at least 10 percent by weight of the total weight of the melted portion). If desired, the tobacco extract within the extraction solvent can be further treated (e.g., chemically or physically) to provide or isolate flavorful and aromatic tobacco-derived components of tobacco extract.