Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Monitors exercise parameter
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Richman, Glenn (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Monitors exercise parameter
C482S001000, C482S009000, C482S901000, C434S247000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963887
ABSTRACT:
The invention allows a user to exercise effectively. A desired exercise effect is not obtained when the user puts too much weight onto a seat. To prevent this, an exercise assist device comprises a limit switch that detects whether a predetermined load (weight) is applied to foot rests, i.e., whether the user steps on the foot rests properly and exercises successfully. A control circuit controls a drive device for swinging the seat; obtains the number of successes relative to the total number of swings, and a success rate, based on detection results by the limit switch; displays the number of successes and the success rate on a display panel, and controls the rotational speed of a motor via a motor control circuit. As a result, the device determines automatically the degree of exercise proficiency of the user, and allows the user to exercise effectively in accordance with his/her degree of the proficiency.
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Kawamoto Minoru
Ozawa Takahisa
Toyomi Yuritsugu
Greenblum & Bernstein P.L.C.
Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd.
Richman Glenn
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