Exerciser with strain gauges
CA 1296924 C · Owner: Keith, Lee E. · Inventors: Noffsinger, Kent E.
Overview
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An exerciser with force measuring devices in the form of strain gauges interposed between an impingement member on the exerciser and means on the impingement member engaged by the user of the exerciser. The exerciser impingement member includes a handgrip for engagement by the user with strain gauges being interposed between the handgrip and impingement member for measuring forces transmitted therebetween. The impingement member is disclosed as the exercise bar in barbells and the handgrip includes a pair of handgrips spaced from each other on the bar with each handgrip including isolated sets of strain gauges for measuring radial, axial and torque forces exerted by each hand of the user.
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- Granted March 10, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 10, 2009.
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