Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Equipment control
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-04
2011-01-04
Richman, Glenn (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Equipment control
C482S008000, C482S009000, C482S051000, C482S054000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07862475
ABSTRACT:
An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A console is in communication with the sensor that instructs components of the treadmill to provide, for example, an audible and/or visual response to the user of the exercise device, or to slow or stop the exercise device from moving. Sensors that are capable of sensing whether objects are within different spatial zones of proximity are disclosed. Multiple pre-defined and/or user-defined responses to objects detected in multiple corresponding spatial zones of proximity are also disclosed herein.
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Ashby Darren C.
Watterson Scott
Richman Glenn
Workman Nydegger
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