Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Stair climbing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-28
2010-11-16
Thanh, Loan (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Stair climbing
Reexamination Certificate
active
07833133
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus for a user. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a crank system coupled to the frame, a pivotal linkage pendulum system, a foot member and a foot member end of travel apparatus. The crank system includes one or more crank members. The pivotal linkage pendulum system comprises at least a first link member. The first link member is coupled to the crank system through at least a first pivot point. The first pivot point of the first link member is configured to move in a path during use. The foot member is coupled to the at least one first link member. The foot member end of travel apparatus provides a two-stage stiffness profile to the foot member indicating the end of travel to the user.
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Birrell James S.
Dyer David E.
Horita Sean
Stewart Jonathan M.
West Rodney P.
O'Brien Terence P.
Precor Incorporated
Rathe Todd A.
Roland Daniel F
Thanh Loan
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