ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,544,614, issued on Feb. 10, was assigned to Ab Coaster Holdings Inc. (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.).
"Multifunctional exercise equipment" was invented by Sean Gagnon (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An exercise device is configured for performing hip abduction and cable exercises. Abductor pads and footpads are coupled to bars which are rotatably coupled to a frame and a platform. During one exercise using the device, a person places their feet on foot plates, places their knees between the abductor pads, and optionally grasps handles for stability. The person then forces their legs outwards, causing the abductor pads to rota...