Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-03
2010-06-29
Richman, Glenn (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
C482S052000, C482S069000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744507
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout while exercising in accordance with the present invention. A resistance assembly is secured to the foot engaging support for applying resistance as a user moves the foot engaging support about the curvilinear track. A slide including a curvilinear carriage rides upon the curvilinear track and a first user engaging support is coupled to the slide for movement about the curvilinear track. A linear carriage rides upon a linear carriage rail supported by the support frame and a resistance assembly is coupled to the linear carriage. A slide bar links the curvilinear carriage of the slide to the linear carriage for the application of resistance as the user engaging support is moved about the curvilinear track.
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