Folding exercise bench

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a folding exercise bench in an upright position, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the bench showing the back rest in a different position;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the bench showing the back rest in a fully reclined position;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view with the bench in a fully folded position;

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the bench in the fully folded position; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view of the bench in the fully folded position.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a folding exercise bench, as shown.

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Inventors:	Webber; Randall T. (La Jolla, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/218,522
Filed:	December 3, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/690; D21/676
Current International Class:	2102
Field of Search:	;D21/662,676,686,690 ;482/104,133,140,142

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

Kettler Universal Bench--www.ukfitnesssupplies.co.uk/mall/productpage.cfm/UKFitnessSupplies- Ltd/7410600. Downloaded Oct. 25, 2005. cited by examiner . Fig. 12 Gym 80, Basics Brochure, date unknown. cited by other . Figs. 13-15 Power Block Online Catalog, www.powerblock.com; earliest date unknown. cited by other . Figs. 16-17 Hoist Fitness Systems CF-2165A Assembly, Hoist Fitness Brochure and Owner's Manual, 2001. cited by other . Figs. 18-23 Photographs of Fittec Total Body Workout Bench, 2001. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Hyder; Philip S.
Assistant Examiner: Ulm; RoseLynne
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Gordon & Rees LLP