Exercise devices – Miscellaneous
Reexamination Certificate
2001-06-26
2004-05-25
Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3764)
Exercise devices
Miscellaneous
C482S035000, C482S014000, C472S062000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06740017
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to work out facilities and, more specifically, to theme-based physical fitness facilities.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are numerous facilities providing a place for people to exercise. While these exercise facilities may be suitable for the purposes for which they where designed, they would not be as suitable for the purposes of the present invention as heretofore described. It is thus desirable to provide an environmentally controlled walking workout facility that allows a user to walk along paths that provide varying degrees of intensity according to slopes, steps, ladders etc. Physical information kiosks are placed periodically along the paths to provide the walker with replenishing fluids and also monitors their vital signs to insure that the workout is adequate to meet the individuals personal goals while not putting the exerciser at risk from over exertion. It is further desirable to provide a walking workout facility that simulates differing terrain and scenery, which could be changed easily and frequently through the use of projecting images onto the walls.
SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility that would allow a person to walk safely and comfortably regardless of the weather conditions.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility wherein an air filtration system removes pollutants and toxins from the air introduced into the walking environment thereby maximizing the aerobic benefits of the exercise.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility with different paths offering varying levels of intensity depending on the obstacles and challenges provided such as inclines, steps, rope ladders, rock-climbing walls, etc.
Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility in as natural a setting as possible including living and ornamental foliage, ponds, rocks and so forth.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility utilizing projections of digital images on the walls to transform an area into a visually dazzling scene that would, for example, allow a walker to stroll the flat terrain of the Mojave desert then climb the hilly landscape of the Himalayan mountains and finish the workout with a walk through the rain forest.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide an indoor walking workout facility that has physical information units placed intermittently along the paths to monitor the walker's vital signs and rate of progress from one unit to another.
Additional objects of the present invention will appear as the description proceeds.
The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a safe, healthy, climate-controlled environment that can easily be manipulated both physically and visually to allow the user to change the workout and scenery according to their needs and desires.
The present invention, an indoor walking workout facility, is a unique and innovative type of work out facility. Walking workout is a system of walking paths, surrounded by scenic views, divided into numerous paths, bridges, tunnels, underpasses, overpasses, and trails that cross and meander throughout one another.
The scenic views are projected wall images of mountains, forests, beaches, waterfalls, deserts, historical and pre-historical sites, cities, landmarks, with an unlimited source of scenery.
Throughout the walking path, rest areas are available for those who need or want to spend relaxation time near a lake or a waterfall, or find a quite place for meditation. Countless areas along the pathways provide not only physical information but also miles walked, calories burned, heart rate, improvements walker can make and other prevalent information the walker may access.
The main walking path is primarily flat, with little or no strain for any walker. Other paths and trails exist to provide walkers with workout difficulty by using inclines, slopes, steps, rock-climbing walls etc.
The surrounding terrain will be similar to the projected views and actual terrain, including temperature and smell. Walking workout gives an abundant combination of walking and climbing, allowing any walking enthusiast to create a favorite path. This eliminates workout doldrums, and promotes exercise, leading to good health for adults of all ages. Among the scenery, actual displays will exist, bringing added dimension to the flat wall imagery. Rain forests, large aquariums with exotic marine life, deserts with cactus, animals from select regions, are just a few of the unlimited ideas for actual displays. These areas may be larger than any one section on the pathway system.
Additional display areas will be created to reflect the current seasons, holidays and current events.
These changeable displays would have short life spans, monthly, weekly, and quarterly providing the walker with constant scenic variation, and provoking interest in returning to the facility.
My invention provides an indoor walking workout system, comprising: a path adapted to be followed throughout the system; scenery positioned along the path at selected locations, the scenery being viewable from the path; display surfaces along the path at selected locations, the display surfaces being viewable from the path; and scenic images displayed on the display surfaces.
In another embodiment, the system further comprises a walker care station.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a physical information device.
In another embodiment, the physical information device measures the walker's heart rate.
In another embodiment, the physical information device measures the walker's temperature.
In another embodiment, the physical information device measures the walker's blood pressure.
In another embodiment, the physical information device measures the walker's weight.
In another embodiment, the physical information device measures the walker's calories burned.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a walker information device.
In another embodiment, the walker information device provides the total distance the walker has walked.
In another embodiment, the walker information device provides the walker's average walking speed.
In another embodiment, the walker information device provides a comparison of the walker's current performance to the walker's prior walking performance.
In another embodiment, the walker information device provides a comparison of the walker's current performance to expected walking performance based on statistical norms.
In another embodiment, the walker information device provides information to the walker as to improvement of the walker's walking performance.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a seating device.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a reclining device.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a beverage supply device.
In another embodiment, the walker care station comprises a beverage supply system.
In another embodiment, at least one location on the the path is positioned with respect to the scenery and the scenic images such that the walker's view from the location is limited to the path, the scenery and the scenic images.
In another embodiment, the system further comprises at least two partitioned areas.
In another embodiment, the areas are connected by walking passageways.
In another embodiment, the path further comprises elevated sections, and the passageways are elevated, the elevated passageways being accessed by the elevated path sections.
In another embodiment, at least two of the areas are partitioned by the display surfaces.
In another embodiment, the system comprises an environmental control system.
In another embodiment, the environmental contr
Amerson L.
Kroll Michael I
Lucchesi Nicholas D.
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