Independent action stepper

Details Independent action stepper Independent action stepper

1994-03-23

1997-04-22

Crow, Stephen R.

Exercise devices

Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof

Stair climbing

482112, A63B 2304

Patent

active

056225270

ABSTRACT:
A motivational exercise stepping machine has a pair of independently operable pivoting treadles for operation by a user's feet. Each treadle is connected to its own hydraulic cylinder device which provides resistance to downward movement of the treadle by a combination of fluid flow resistance and a biasing means. The treadle is biased upwardly by the biasing means. Fluid flow resistance is controlled to be less for upward movement than for downward movement of each treadle to permit the user to step at any desirable pace, yet motivate the user to maintain that pace.

REFERENCES:
patent: D263978 (1982-04-01), Brentham
patent: D280224 (1985-08-01), Wilson
patent: D284597 (1986-07-01), Smith et al.
patent: 1015071 (1912-01-01), Reach
patent: 1969901 (1934-08-01), Pilates
patent: 2209034 (1940-07-01), Paul
patent: 3312466 (1967-04-01), Melchiona
patent: 3473843 (1969-10-01), Hart
patent: 3638941 (1972-02-01), Kulkens
patent: 3647209 (1972-03-01), LaLanne
patent: 3709487 (1973-01-01), Walker
patent: 3770267 (1973-11-01), McCarthy
patent: 3874657 (1975-04-01), Niebojewski
patent: 3892404 (1975-07-01), Martucci
patent: 4023466 (1977-05-01), Strassheimer
patent: 4072309 (1978-02-01), Wilson
patent: 4131266 (1978-12-01), Carter
patent: 4140312 (1979-02-01), Buchmann
patent: 4157179 (1979-06-01), Ecklor, Jr.
patent: 4240627 (1980-12-01), Brentham
patent: 4316609 (1982-02-01), Silberman
patent: 4319747 (1982-03-01), Rogers
patent: 4369966 (1983-01-01), Silberman
patent: 4411342 (1983-10-01), Katsumori et al.
patent: 4452448 (1984-06-01), Ausherman
patent: 4462252 (1984-07-01), Smidt et al.
patent: 4477071 (1984-10-01), Brown et al.
patent: 4480832 (1984-11-01), Bulmash et al.
patent: 4492375 (1985-01-01), Connelly
patent: 4521013 (1985-06-01), Dofel
patent: 4563001 (1986-01-01), Terauds
patent: 4572500 (1986-02-01), Weiss
patent: 4582320 (1986-04-01), Shaw
patent: 4600187 (1986-07-01), Schenker
patent: 4600196 (1986-07-01), Jones
patent: 4618144 (1986-10-01), Gibson
patent: 4621623 (1986-11-01), Wang
patent: 4627619 (1986-12-01), Rockwell
patent: 4645197 (1987-02-01), McFee
patent: 4690398 (1987-04-01), Smith
patent: 4750735 (1988-06-01), Furgerson et al.
patent: 4796881 (1989-01-01), Watterson
patent: 4830362 (1989-05-01), Bull
patent: 4836543 (1989-06-01), Holzer
patent: 4838543 (1989-06-01), Armstrong et al.
patent: 4852874 (1989-08-01), Sleichter, III et al.
patent: 4944518 (1990-07-01), Flynn
patent: 5000440 (1991-03-01), Lynch
patent: 5062627 (1991-11-01), Bingham
patent: 5071115 (1991-12-01), Welch
patent: 5129872 (1992-07-01), Dalton et al.
patent: 5135216 (1992-08-01), Bingham et al.
Owner's Manual for Weider Flex CTS Cross Training System for model No. 870300, Rev. Mar. 1990.
Versatile Exercise System; Abstract from Recreation, Sports & Leisure dated Feb. 1986 (p. 10).
Instruction Booklet for "Body Shop 360" by Weslo International Inc., P.O. Box 10, Logan UT 84321 (p. 1-30).
B.F. Goodrich "Torsilastic Springs". 5 pages, .COPYRGT.1986 copy located in 482/52.
Lifestyler 2200 Multi-action-rower Owner's Manual. copyright 1987.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Independent action stepper does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Independent action stepper, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Independent action stepper will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-338660