Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Treadmill for foot travel
Patent
1996-11-04
1999-07-06
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Treadmill for foot travel
482 69, A63B 2102
Patent
active
059191198
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a belt for supporting an individual walking on a treadmill. The belt has an elastic section adjacent each of the opposite ends thereof. The belt is positioned behind the back of an individual walking on the treadmill and the opposite ends of the belt are attached to the treadmill. The belt when attached to the treadmill enables an individual walking on the treadmill to walk "hands-free", thereby enabling the individual to walk comfortably with arms swinging in a natural manner. There is also disclosed a motor device for changing the resistance applied by the belt to the user.
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Bohmer William
Gordon George
McQuillan John Q.
Reichard Lynne A.
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