Dual pulley for exercise equipment

- Rep Fitness LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, right isometric view of a dual pulley for exercise equipment depicted in an environment of a portion of a weight-lifting rack.

FIG. 2 is a top, front, right isometric view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom, rear, left isometric view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of the dual pulley for exercise equipment of FIG. 1.

The dot-dash-dot lines shown in FIG. 1 of the drawings are for purposes of illustrating use and environment only and form no part of the claimed design. The uniform dashed lines illustrate unclaimed features of the dual pulley for exercise equipment design and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dual pulley for exercise equipment substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1104723
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 20, 2024
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 2025
Assignee: Rep Fitness LLC (Boulder, CO)
Inventors: Ryan James McGrotty (Erie, CO), Joseph G. Larson (Westminster, CO)
Primary Examiner: Omeed Agilee
Application Number: 29/958,511
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/360