Vectra's Patents
The United States patent office has acknowledged the innovative nature of Vectra's
unique designs by awarding approximately 30 patents. These patents govern the way
the products look and function, ensuring your Vectra gym will provide a wide range
of fundamental, and biomechanically correct exercises, to work both the upper and
lower body. The following list of established Vectra Patents is not fully indicative
of all of Vectra's innovations. Each patent consists of multiple claims which are too many to list here.
Vectra Patents as of 12/16/07:
RE34,572 Exercise machine with multiple exercise stations (1500, reissue of 4,809,972)
4,900,018 Exercise machine with multiple exercise stations (1500 continuation)
4,986,538 Multi-station exercise machine with multi-exercise press station (1200)
5,336,148 Machine for performing press exercises (3500 press)
5,378,216 Adjustment system for exercise machines (B'fly cams)
5,395,295 Apparatus for performing leg extensions and curl exercises (3500 initially)
5,462,510 Single Effort, Double Action Exercise Bench
5,605,523 Multiple Station Single stack Weight Lifting Apparatus with Direct Lift Press
5,672,143 Exercise station for leg exercises (C-1)
5,779,601 Compact Multi-station Exercise Machine (C-1)
6,482,135 Apparatus and methods for exercise machines having balancing loads
6,508,748 Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines
6,582,346 Cable & pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators.
6,994,660 Exercise machines having balancing loads
7,150,701 Cable & pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators.
7,255,665 Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines
7,303,514 Apparatus and methods for moveable exercise benches
D320,246 Butterfly station for exercise machine
D320,247 Multi-station exercise machine
D320,248 Frame assembly for multi-station exercise machine
D329,563 Storage rack for dumbbells
D454,168 Exercise Apparatus
D457,581 Exercise Apparatus
D460,508 Pad assemblies for exercise apparatus
D462,731 Pad assemblies for exercise apparatus
CN1,309,738
CN2,023,972
J3,117,451
4,900,018 Exercise machine with multiple exercise stations (1500 continuation)
4,986,538 Multi-station exercise machine with multi-exercise press station (1200)
5,336,148 Machine for performing press exercises (3500 press)
5,378,216 Adjustment system for exercise machines (B'fly cams)
5,395,295 Apparatus for performing leg extensions and curl exercises (3500 initially)
5,462,510 Single Effort, Double Action Exercise Bench
5,605,523 Multiple Station Single stack Weight Lifting Apparatus with Direct Lift Press
5,672,143 Exercise station for leg exercises (C-1)
5,779,601 Compact Multi-station Exercise Machine (C-1)
6,482,135 Apparatus and methods for exercise machines having balancing loads
6,508,748 Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines
6,582,346 Cable & pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators.
6,994,660 Exercise machines having balancing loads
7,150,701 Cable & pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators.
7,255,665 Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines
7,303,514 Apparatus and methods for moveable exercise benches
D320,246 Butterfly station for exercise machine
D320,247 Multi-station exercise machine
D320,248 Frame assembly for multi-station exercise machine
D329,563 Storage rack for dumbbells
D454,168 Exercise Apparatus
D457,581 Exercise Apparatus
D460,508 Pad assemblies for exercise apparatus
D462,731 Pad assemblies for exercise apparatus
CN1,309,738
CN2,023,972
J3,117,451
This compact machine offers Big Gym functionality while taking up a miniscule 6' x 6' of floor space.
This revolutionary design offers two completely different training disciplines on the same machine, featuring Fixed weight and Free weight benefits.
In February 2007, the VFT-100 earned the distinction of best buy in the premium gym category of Consumers Digest magazine, a leading consumer publication.
The VX-11 is a dual station component of the modular Series VX commercial grade gyms.
The VX-18 continues to set the standard for single stack, multi station weight machines. It's the latest evolution of the very first industry-changing Vectra machine.
The VX-28 brings a full commercial quality health club workout into your home and can be used by 2 people at the same time.
The VX-38 continues to set the standard for multi stack, multi station weight machines. This unit is ideally suited for multiple users in a home or institutional setting.
The VX-48 is the top of the Vectra Fitness line, offering the most comprehensive assortment of features and exercises available in a multi gym.
The VX-FT offers the ultimate in training for life's movements and demands, whether associated with everyday activities, sports, or rehabilitation.
The VX-FT 2 stack is the most progressive functional training machine available. It is suitable for multiple training environments, from medical and athletic trianing facilities to home settings.
The VX-DC joins our award-winning family of Series VX gyms and functional trainers.