1985-08-02
1987-04-07
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
272 70, A63B 2306, A63B 100
Patent
active
046554475
ABSTRACT:
A treadmill assembly of the type including a frame, an endless generally horizontally disposed belt positioned generally at the base of the frame, a motor for driving the belt at varying speeds and a handle at the front end of and spaced above the belt so that a user running on the motorized belt may grasp the handle with his hands. A safety harness is provided for use with the treadmill assembly and includes a pair of straps adapted to be supported from support structure over the treadmill and each including a loop portion at its lower end adapted to pass through the groin of the user. The safety harness further includes a catch band extending transversely between the rear sections of the loop portions of the straps at a vertical location such as to position the band behind the user generally in the central region of the user's back. The catch band and the loop portions at the lower ends of the straps coact in the event of collapse of the user while running on the treadmill to catch the user in a generally seated position and prevent injury to the user resulting from falling off of or onto the moving treadmill. Adjustment assemblies in the form of coacting seatbelt members are provided to both adjust the overall height of the safety harness to suit users of varying heights and to adjust the length of the loop portions of the straps to suit users of varying bodily configurations.
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Dubrinsky Max M.
Edwards Mary S.
Apley Richard J.
Macey H.
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