ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 6 -- United States Patent no. 12,377,303, issued on Aug. 5, was assigned to Merrithew International Inc. (Toronto).
"Adjustable reformer" was invented by Lindsay G. Merrithew (Toronto), Moira M. Merrithew (Toronto), Viral Bhatt (Markham, Canada) and Carlos Baez (Toronto).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at least one upper guide. Pulling the cord causes movement of the carriage along the frame against resistance provided...