EX-99.5
                                PATENT

United States Patent No. 5,536,223

Dennis A. Ferber, July 16, 1996

Exercise Device.

ABSTRACT


An exercise device having a coupling assembly attaching a pair of
elongated handles, is provided for reversible rotation
thereabout.  Each of the handles includes a tubular housing
within which a torque adjustment apparatus is disposed.  The
coupling assembly permits reversible frictional adjustment of the
angle formed by the elongated handles to provide exercise of the
musculature of the chest and shoulders as the user moves the arms
toward or away from each other.  The user can adjust the level of
resistance to arm movement by adjustment at the coupling
assembly.  The coupling assembly includes a first spatulate
member having a first elongated arm fixed thereto for rotational
movement thereabout, a conical member is fixed at the base to the
first spatulate member at an angle to the first elongated arm.
An integral anti-rotation boss having an integral threaded rod is
faxed thereto, includes an elongated receiving member disposed at
an angle to the second elongated arm.  The receiving member has a
recess for receipt of the conical member, for rotational movement
thereabout, and for receipt of an anti-rotation disc which is
fixed to the boss.  An elongated nut is disposed coaxially within
the receiving member for thread engagement with the threaded rod.
Cup shaped washers, urged against the anti-rotation disc b the
elongated nut provide a capability of altering resistance to
movement of the elongated arms.