Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Reexamination Certificate
2000-06-27
2002-11-26
Crow, Stephen R. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
C482S052000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06485395
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to exercise methods and apparatus and more particularly, to unique arm exercise assemblies which are suitable for use on various types of exercise equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Despite many advances in the field of exercise equipment, room for improvement remains with respect to arm exercise arrangements and/or total body exercise machines.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides unique methods and apparatus for operating left and right arm driven members or handles on an exercise machine. In a first mode of operation, the handles are movable in opposite directions relative to one another, and in a second mode of operation, the handles are constrained to move in a common direction.
On a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the handles are pivotally mounted on a frame, and left and right leg driven members are movably mounted on the frame. The handles are linked to the leg driven members on the preferred embodiment, but may be operated independently on some of the alternative embodiments. Additional features and/or advantages will become more apparent from the detailed description that follows.
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Maresh Joseph D.
Stearns Kenneth W.
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