Abstract: A high row exercise machine includes a frame symmetrical with respect to a vertical midplane, a seat connected to the frame adapted to support an exerciser along the midplane in a forward facing direction, and a pair of spaced levers pivotally connected to the frame above and behind the seat on opposite sides of the midplane. The levers pivot through vertical planes of motion which converge with respect to the forward facing direction of the seat. Each of the rearward ends of the levers is adapted to hold a selected weight resistance, and each of the forward ends of the levers includes an angled handle located in front of and above the exerciser supported on the seat. An exerciser supported on the seat reaches up and grasps the handles, with palms facing forward, and then pulls downwardly and slightly forwardly in a high row exercise motion to pivot the levers against the selected weight resistances held by the hubs.

Abstract: A behind the neck pulldown exercise machine includes a frame, a seat connected to the frame to support an exerciser facing a forward direction and a pair of pivotal levers connected to the frame on opposite sides of the seat. The forward ends of the levers include hubs for holding selected weight resistance while the rearward ends include angled handles located above the seated exerciser's head when the levers are in an at rest position. The handles are adapted to be grasped by the seated exerciser and pulled downwardly in a behind the neck pulldown motion to pivot the levers with respect to the frame through planes which tilt downwardly toward the seat. Pads located in front of the seat engage the tops of the thighs of the seated exerciser to prevent upward movement of the exerciser during pulldown.

Abstract: A laminator with two rollers forming a roller nip, one of the rollers being subjected to pressure produced by a force-generating device, with a movable supporting element applying pressure perpendicular to a plane passing through the roller nip and evenly distributed over the length of the roller, the other roller being supported over its length by bearing elements attached to an adjustably flexible bracket.

Abstract: An exercise machine for performing an incline press includes a frame, a declined seat connected to the frame along a vertical midplane and two independently maneuverable levers with upper rearward ends pivotally connected to the frame above the seat, on opposite sides of the midplane. The lower, forward ends of the levers are adapted to hold removable weights. Handles also extend inwardly, rearwardly and upwardly from the lower ends of the levers. Each handle is adapted to be grasped by a person supported on the seat and upwardly extended and adducted in an incline press motion against the held weights to move the respective lever along a vertical plane that converges inwardly with respect to the vertical midplane. This incline press exercise machine accommodates the natural musculoskeletal movements of the arms and shoulders of a person, thereby maximizing muscular benefit while minimizing joint stress.

Abstract: A rotary cuff exercise machine includes a frame, an elongated platform aligned along a vertical midplane through the frame, and two sides rotatably connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane. Each rotatable side includes a horizontally pivotal lever, a hub for holding removable weights on one end of the lever, at least one actuating pad connected to the lever away from the hub for pivotally moving the weighted lever and an elbow rest located below the actuating pad for supporting the elbow during pivotal movement. With elbows supported on the elbow rests, and the hands bearing against the actuating pads, an exerciser lying face up on the platform may pivotally move the weighted levers, through either an internal rotation or an external rotation, depending upon the direction the exerciser is pointed, to exercise the muscles associated with the rotary cuff joint.

Abstract: A lateral raise exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and backrest supported by the frame along a vertical midplane and two levers pivotally connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane behind the seat and backrest. Each lever includes a hub adapted to hold at least one removable weight, a counterweight mounted opposite the pivot point from the hub, a connector that extends forwardly alongside the backrest and seat, and an actuating pad mounted at a forward end of the connector. The levers pivot about axes that converge forwardly toward the vertical midplane. With the forearms engaging inner surfaces of the actuating pads, an exerciser supported on the seat and backrest may pivotally raise the levers upwardly against the weight supported on the hubs via a lateral shoulder abductive motion, thereby to exercise the deltoid muscles.

Abstract: A rowing exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and a chest brace supported by the frame, and a pair of levers pivotally connected to the frame in front of the brace and seat. Each of the levers has a lower end adapted to support at least one removable weight and a handle at an upper end adapted to be grasped by an exerciser supported on the seat. During the performance of a rowing exercise, the exerciser pulls the handles upwardly and rearwardly to pivot the levers against the weight resistances held by the lower ends. The levers move along two outer vertical planes that converge with respect to the forward direction of the seat, and each of the levers pivots independently with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A low row exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and chest support connected to the frame along a vertical midplane, and a paiar of levers with first ends pivotally connected to the frame above and in front of an exerciser supported on the seat. Each lever includes an intermediately located hub for holding a selectable weight resitance and a handle located at a second, lower end thereof adapted to be grasped and pulled rearwardly through a low row exercise motion by an exerciser supported on the seat. The levers pivot through planes which converge with respect to the forward facing direction of the exerciser. The orientation of the frame, the seat and the levers, and particularly the convergence of the levers and the angles of connection of the handles with respect to the levers readily accommodate the natural musculoskeletal makeup of the human body during the performance of a low row exercise motion, thus maximizing the muscular benefit attainable through performance of this exercise motion.

Abstract: A rear deltoid exercise machine includes a frame, a bench supported by the frame along a vertical midplane and two independently pivotal levers connected to the frame on opposite sides of the midplane adjacent a head end of the bench. Each lever includes a hub adapted to hold at least one removable weight, a connector that extends rearwardly toward the bench and an actuating pad at the rear end of the connector. With the backs of the upper arms engaging inwardly directed surfaces of the actuating pads, an exerciser lying face down on the bench may pivotally raise the levers upwardly, through shoulder adductive motion, against the weight supported on the hubs to exercise the rear deltoid muscle groups.

Abstract: A leg press exercise machine includes a frame, a declined seat supported by the frame and a pair of levers with upper ends pivotally connected to the frame forward and above the seat. Hubs located at the forward, lower ends of the levers are adapted to hold removable weights to provide a predetermined resistance for an exerciser supported on the seat performing a leg press exercise. The exerciser exerts force from the bottoms of the feet against angled foot pads that are rigidly mounted to the levers, thereby hingedly raising the levers upward and forward. By providing two independently pivotal, weight supporting levers, an exerciser may exercise both legs independently, either in simultaneous motion or alternate motion.

Abstract: A leg curl exercise machine includes a frame, a platform supported by the frame along a vertical midplane and a pair of levers pivotally connected to the frame in front of the platform. The forward ends of the levers are adapted to hold removable weights and, during performance of a leg curl exercise, are adapted to be acted upon by the legs of an exerciser supported on the platform. The levers pivot along outer planes of movement that diverge from the front of the frame and tilt inwardly toward the top of the frame, thereby coupling the force applied by the legs against separate weight resistances that move through planes that naturally accommodate the musculoskeletal make-up of a person.

Abstract: A leg extension exercise machine includes a frame, a declined seat connected to the frame and two independently maneuverable levers pivotally connected to the frame in front of the seat, the levers being pivotal in vertical planes that diverge with respect to the front of the seat. Hubs at the lower, forward ends of the levers hold removable weights. Pads supported by the lower forward ends are adapted to be engaged by the fronts of the legs of a person and raised forwardly, upwardly and slightly outwardly to perform a leg extension maneuver while supported on the declined seat. The diverging vertical planes of movement accommodate the natural musculoskeletal leg movements of a person, thereby maximizing muscular benefit while minimizing joint stress.

Abstract: A pair of load brace holders or clamps which are designed to be mounted on a trailer or truck structure in parallel spaced relationship for storage of the load braces when they are not in use in a trailer or truck body to brace and stabilize the load or cargo, particularly partial loads. A base and cover of each clamp are hinged together and each have grooves for accomodating the load braces. Molded resilient inserts conforming to the scallops or grooves in the base and cover are used to cushion and to grip the load braces when the cover is in its closed position. A padlock can be applied to a hasp latch system for security.