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Exercise Devices > Involving User Translation Or Physical Simulation Thereof > Stair Climbing Stair ClimbingStair Climbing patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.02/22/07 - 20070042872 - Exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes left and right rigid connector links having first portions rotatably connected to respective cranks, second portions constrained to move in reciprocating fashion, and third portions configured to support a person's feet. The resulting assembly links rotation of the cranks to movement of the foot supports through ... 02/22/07 - 20070042871 - Elliptical exercise machine with adjustable exercising orbit An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable exercising orbit substantially comprises a framework, an upright support disposed thereon, a flywheel disposed inside the upright support, a crank settled on the flywheel, at least two parallel rails arranged adjacent said framework, a wheel means comprising two wheel-shafts arranged on each side of ... 02/15/07 - 20070037669 - Elliptical exercise device An elliptical exercise device includes a main frame having a rotary shaft defining an axis, left and right link rods having rear ends connected to the rotary shaft for rotation about the axis, left and right arms connected respectively to front ends of the link rods for reciprocal movement, and ... 02/08/07 - 20070032350 - Gymnastic machine Gymnastic machine including an epicycloidal mechanism (2) for connecting an application member (3) of a driving device to resistive means (36); the mechanism (2) being provided with a satellite member (4) connected to the application member (3) by means of a first crank (5) having a pin (6); with a ... 02/08/07 - 20070032349 - Exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a rigid connector link having a first portion rotatably connected to a respective crank, a second portion constrained to move in reciprocating fashion, and a third portion connected to a foot support. The resulting assembly links rotation of the crank to movement of the foot support ... 02/08/07 - 20070032348 - Fitness machine with elliptical and stepping functions The present invention discloses a fitness machine with elliptical and stepping functions for integrating a stepping exercise and an elliptic exercise for exercising users' legs as well as a swing exercise for exercising users' arms. The fitness machine comprises a frame, two sliding rods, two pedals, and two support rods. ... 01/25/07 - 20070021274 - Compact elliptical exercise machine with adjustable stride length An elliptical exercise machine and methods for using the machine where the horizontal length of the stride of the ellipse can be adjusted by the user without the user having to alter the vertical dimension of the ellipse by an equivalent amount. The machine provides for alteration from a rocker ... 01/18/07 - 20070015633 - Elliptical exerciser An elliptical exerciser comprising a frame, a crank assembly providing a crank axis fixed with respect to frame above the horizontal surface, crank assembly including oppositely extending left and right cranks providing parallel rotational axis spaced equidistantly from crank axis, left and right pedal members having rear portions connected with ... 01/18/07 - 20070015632 - Elliptical exercise apparatus with articulating track The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the ... 12/28/06 - 20060293154 - Spontaneous symmetrical weight shifting trainer device A A method of improving mobility skills of a user on a stationary elliptical exercise device comprising two footpads, each footpad associated with a stationary exercise device, comprising a frame member having a transverse pivot axis. A first and a second foot tread member are operatively associated with a coupling ... 12/28/06 - 20060293153 - Exercise equipment with convergent hand grips An exercise machine comprising a frame, a first hand grip, and a second hand grip. The first and second hand grips are each operably associated with the frame for traveling along converging first and second hand paths respectively. ... 12/21/06 - 20060287161 - Foldable elliptical exercise machine An elliptical exercise machine comprising a base support structure having a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivot joint comprising a pivot mechanism configured to pivotally connect the front and rear portions, the pivot mechanism being configured to facilitate a breakaway of the base support and an upward rotation ... 11/23/06 - 20060264301 - Stepping exerciser having actuatable handle A stepping exerciser includes a spindle rotatably supported on a base, a pair of foot pedals rotatably supported on the base and arranged to be moved up and down and stepped by a user, a coupling device for coupling the foot pedals to the spindle, to drive and to rotate ... 11/16/06 - 20060258512 - Interactive step-type gymnastics practice device The invention relates to an interactive gymnastics practice device which is used together with an image and sound system forming the gymnastics program to be followed by a user, comprising a first level of generally-pressure-sensitive surfaces, the surfaces extending essentially in a continuous manner and in substantially the same plane. ... 11/09/06 - 20060252604 - Adjustable stride elliptical motion exercise machine and associated methods An elliptical exercise machine and methods for using the machine where the horizontal length of the stride of the ellipse can be adjusted by the user without the user having to alter the vertical dimension of the ellipse by an equivalent amount. ... 11/02/06 - 20060247103 - Elliptical exercise methods and apparatus with adjustable crank An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of an adjustable length crank to generally elliptical movement of a force receiving member. The linkage assembly includes a first link having a rearward end which is rotatably connected to the crank, and a forward end which is rotatably connected ... 10/26/06 - 20060240950 - Twisting treadmill A twisting treadmill comprised of a treading unit, a reciprocally turning member that also supports the treading unit, a transmission unit connecting the treading unit and the turning member; the user having both feet stepping upon the treading unit to simulate treading motion while twisting in conjunction with a rotary ... 10/05/06 - 20060223679 - Elliptical exercise device An elliptical exercise machine in which elongate foot pedaling members are rotatably connected to a crank assembly including a pair of diametrically opposed cranks. Toward one end of each foot pedaling member, an arm is pivotally mounted to the exerciser frame and has a free end with a roller that ... 09/28/06 - 20060217235 - Exercise machine An elliptical exercise machine, including a gearbox, a generally flat contact surface, a first elongated footrest support member mechanically coupled to the gearbox and extending to the flat contact surface, a second elongated footrest support member mechanically coupled to the gearbox and extending to the flat contact surface, and an ... 09/28/06 - 20060217234 - Exercise device with flexible support elements A stationary exercise device with flexible support elements may include a frame with a base portion. A crank system with crank arms is coupled to and supported by the frame. Right and left pivotal linkage assemblies may each have an arcuate motion member and a foot support member. The arcuate ... 09/14/06 - 20060205567 - Structure of rocker arms with optical sensing control for an exercise apparatus The invention relates to a structure of rocker arms with optical sensing control for an exercise apparatus. The rocker arm of an exercise apparatus includes a handgrip. At least an optical sensor in accordance with the invention is positioned within a finger groove of the handgrip. The finger groove is ... 09/07/06 - 20060199703 - Portable step exerciser Portable machine for doing stair climbing exercises which has a base movable between horizontal and upright positions, a wheel mounted on the base for rolling engagement with the floor when the base is in the upright position, a first step movable between an operative position beside the base and a ... 09/07/06 - 20060199702 - Adjustable elliptical exercise machine The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the ... 09/07/06 - 20060199701 - Total body elliptical exercise device with independent upper and lower body motion An elliptical exercise device includes a frame having a first pivot axis and a longitudinal axis, at least one foot link and at least one swing arm. The foot link is coupled to the frame and is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis. ... 08/24/06 - 20060189449 - Adjustable exercise device and a device for adjusting an exercise device An adjustable exercise device that includes one or more inclined riser blocks for readily elevating and inclining a platform to enable stepping and other exercises to be readily performed on an inclined platform. The inclined riser blocks may be matingly engageable with the bottom of the platform to elevate and ... 08/24/06 - 20060189448 - Adjustable exercise device and a device for adjusting an exercise device An adjustable exercise device that includes one or more inclined riser blocks for readily elevating and inclining a platform to enable stepping and other exercises to be readily performed on an inclined platform. The inclined riser blocks may be matingly engageable with the bottom of the platform to elevate and ... 08/24/06 - 20060189447 - Adjustable total body cross-training exercise device An elliptical exercise device including a frame having a pivot axis, a foot link, a coupling, a swing arm, an engagement mechanism, and a guide system. The foot link has rearward, forward and foot support portions. The foot support portion has a central location. The coupling couples the rearward portion ... 08/24/06 - 20060189446 - Elliptical step mechanism In an exercise apparatus that includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axle supported by the frame, a pedal lever and a pedal, a mechanism is provided that allows the pedal to be selectively moved by a user relative to the pedal lever in ... 08/24/06 - 20060189445 - Elliptical exercise equipment with stowable arms An exercise device includes a frame defining a longitudinal axis. A foot link includes a rearward portion that is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis and a forward portion that reciprocally engages the guide track. A swing arm is a pivotally connected to ... 08/17/06 - 20060183605 - Elliptical exercise equipment with adjustable stride An exercise device is provided including a foot link having a rearward end and a forward end. An adjustable stride mechanism is provided. The adjustable stride mechanism includes a primary gear and a secondary gear. The primary gear is sized larger relative to the secondary gear. A primary crank connects ... 08/03/06 - 20060172865 - Linkage based exercise machine An exercise machine has a frame and an operating linkage. The operating linkage includes any of a number of mechanisms that can adjust a foot trace generated by the linkage. In one configuration, the foot trace can be adjusted between at least a generally vertical trace and a generally horizontal ... 08/03/06 - 20060172864 - Oval-tracked exercise apparatus with an adjustable exercise track (ii) An oval-tracked exercise apparatus with an adjustable exercise track having a frame unit consisting of an upright frame and a base frame. A hanging handlebar is provided at both sides of the upright frame. One end of two planks is pivotally attached to the bottom end of the handlebars while ... 08/03/06 - 20060172863 - Oval-tracked exercise apparatus with an adjustable exercise track (i) An oval-tracked exercise apparatus with an adjustable exercise track having a frame unit consisting of an upright frame and a base frame. A hanging handlebar is provided at both sides of the upright frame. One end of two planks is pivotally attached to the bottom end of the handlebars while ... 08/03/06 - 20060172862 - Physical exercise apparatus and footrest platform for use with the apparatus A physical exercise apparatus equipped with upwardly and downwardly movable bars on which footrest platforms are mounted, and having grip poles that are fixed or movable as part of an exercise, wherein the platforms are tiltable to both sides transverse to an axis that extends along the length of the ... 07/27/06 - 20060166791 - Elliptical exercise machine with adjustable elliptical path An exercise machine includes a pair of reciprocating slide members each having a pivotal end connected to a rotating mechanism and a sliding end slidable on a support. A foot plate 43 is mounted slidably on a corresponding slide member. A linkage unit is connected to each foot plate and ... 06/29/06 - 20060142123 - Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective pedal bar, rear ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal crank, the pedal cranks being arranged rotatably about an axis (A), the ... 06/29/06 - 20060142122 - Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective. pedal bar, front ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal lever, the pedal levers being fitted pivotably in a respective front bearing, and ... 06/01/06 - 20060116247 - Total body elliptical exercise equipment with upper body monitoring An exercise device in accordance with the present invention includes a frame defining a longitudinal axis, with the frame having a rearward portion and a forward portion. A guide track and a foot link are provided. The foot link includes a rearward portion that is constrained to move in an ... 05/11/06 - 20060100066 - Exercise methods and apparatus Various linkage arrangements link rotation of left and right cranks to movement of left and right foot supports through generally elliptical paths. The linkage arrangements may also link rotation of the cranks to reciprocal movement of left and right handles. Also, connection points defined by the linkage arrangements may be ... 05/11/06 - 20060100065 - Exercise methods and apparatus Various linkage arrangements link rotation of left and right cranks to movement of left and right foot supports through generally elliptical paths. The linkage arrangements may also link rotation of the cranks to reciprocal movement of left and right handles. Also, connection points defined by the linkage arrangements may be ... 05/11/06 - 20060100064 - Exercise apparatus with various paths of motion An exercise apparatus has a frame, a first motion provider to provide a first path of motion, a second motion provider to provide a second path of motion, two connection members pivoted on the first motion provider and on the second motion provider respectively, and two fixing member. The fixing ... 04/13/06 - 20060079381 - Articulating linkage exercise machine An elliptical machine has a frame and an operating linkage between the frame and foot supports. Each side of the operating linkage comprises five links that are connected with five pin joints. A foot support is connected to each side of the operating linkage with each of the five pin ... 03/16/06 - 20060058159 - Elliptical exercise apparatus cams The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the ... 03/09/06 - 20060052220 - Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus comprises an exercise platform and an exercise device support structure. The exercise platform comprising a base and a lid, the platform defining an interior space accessible by moving the lid from a closed to an open position with respect to the base. The exercise device support structure ... 03/02/06 - 20060046903 - Elliptical exercise machine An exercise machine includes a pair of slide members having front ends connected to a crank unit for turning along with the crank unit and rear ends linearly slidable on a support. A pair of reciprocating members are mounted on the support for reciprocating forward and backward. A pair of ... 03/02/06 - 20060046902 - Elliptical exerciser with adjustable guiding rails An elliptical exerciser includes two side tubes on two sides of the base and two guiding rails are pivotably connected to the two side tubes respectively. Two connection rods are connected to two ends of the crank on the wheel and each connection rod has a roller which is movably ... 02/23/06 - 20060040796 - Step/balance apparatus A Step/Balance Apparatus, typically used for exercise and aerobic training, is characterized by the structure including a pillow disposed on the top surface, whereby the user not only obtains the benefit of step exercise but also additionally strengthens the muscles of the calves and inner thighs because the pillow causes ... 02/23/06 - 20060040795 - Orbital exercise machine with arm exercise The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the ... 02/16/06 - 20060035755 - Elliptical exercise machine with integrated anaerobic exercise system A combined anaerobic and aerobic exercise system comprises a multi-part frame, for example a telescoping frame, or a pivoting frame. The aerobic system may include an elliptical exercise device, while the anaerobic system may include a cable-based system wherein resistance is adjustable. An electronic console system at the exercise system ... 01/26/06 - 20060019801 - Structure of stepper The stepper with improved structure has a base, two pedals and the resistance device. The front ends of these two pedals are pivoted respectively on the protruding prop at the front of the base, which becomes the movable ends for the two pedals that provides the twisting motion in up ... 01/12/06 - 20060009331 - Hand driving cycle exerciser A hand driving cycle exerciser includes a base having a front wheel device and a rear fork to support a rear wheel with an axle. Two rotary members are rotatably attached onto the rear wheel with unidirectional bearings, two followers are rotatably engaged onto the axle and coupled to the ... 01/12/06 - 20060009330 - Mold changeable elliptical exercisers An elliptical exerciser includes a magnetic resistance mold including a magnetic member and a fly wheel which cuts the magnetic flux to produce magnetic resistance, and a motor driving mold including a motor and several wheels so as to transmit the power from the output shaft of the motor. A ... 01/05/06 - 20060003868 - Releasable connection mechanism for variable stride exercise devices The present invention provides for a variable stride exercise device having a variable size close curved striding path during use. The exercise device described and depicted herein utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary his ... 12/29/05 - 20050288156 - Treadmill A treadmill has one short post extending downwardly from the toe end of each of both pedals and a sleeve being provided to the tail of the short post; both pedals being respectively mounted to a front lateral lever at the bottom of a base; both ends of the lever ... 12/29/05 - 20050288155 - Elliptical exerciser An elliptical exerciser includes a base, a body, a transmission device, an adjustable upright post, a pair of handles and two foot pedal rods. The post is composed of an upper tube which is retractably inserted in a lower tube. Two respective mediate portions of the two handles are connected ... 12/15/05 - 20050277519 - Compact elliptical exercise machine with adjustable stride length An elliptical exercise machine and methods for using the machine where the horizontal length of the stride of the ellipse can be adjusted by the user without the user having to alter the vertical dimension of the ellipse by an equivalent amount. The machine provides for alteration due to the ... 12/15/05 - 20050277518 - Treadmill A treadmill comprised of two pedal assemblies for the user to tread alternatively with both feet up and down; each pedal assembly having at its base pivoted with a front and a rear dancer; the tails of both dancers being respectively pivoted to the front and the rear ends of ... 12/15/05 - 20050277517 - Exercise device An exercise device having dual pedals wherein each pedal operates in a rotary manner in a vertical plane parallel to the bilateral axis of the user with each of the user's feet disposed, respectively, on a different one of the dual pedals. ... 12/15/05 - 20050277516 - Elliptical exerciser A foot pedal mechanism for an elliptical exerciser comprising a frame. A pair of foot pedals are adapted to each support thereon a foot of the user standing on the elliptical exerciser. A crank for each the foot pedal is operatively connected to a respective one of the foot pedals ... 12/08/05 - 20050272562 - Exercise machine Exercise machine in which a resistance element and an exercise station unit are arranged side by side to exchange energy; the resistance element having at least one arm carried rotatably by a frame around a fixed shaft, and a footboard coupled rotatably to the arm; each footboard being movable over ... 11/10/05 - 20050250621 - Elliptical exercise device and arm linkage An exercise trainer with a stride multiplier mounted on a base having crank arms rotationally supported on the base with foot links connected to the crank arms at one end and supported for movement distally from the crank arms. Foot pedals are respectively supported for longitudinal movement on the foot ... 11/03/05 - 20050245358 - Exercise and therapeutic trainer An exercise trainer having a first crank arm and a second crank arm respectively connected to a first foot link and a second foot link with foot pedals supported on the foot links, and bearing supports for the foot links removed from the crank arms. A flexible connection connects a ... 10/27/05 - 20050239606 - Wiggle stepper A wiggle stepper includes a base member, an adjust seat mounted on the base member, two platforms respectively pivotally mounted to the base member, a connector for connecting the platform and a cylinder that is mounted between the platform and the base member. Each platform is moved upwardly and downward, ... 10/20/05 - 20050233864 - Dual treadmill exercise device having a single rear roller The present invention provides an exercise device that generally includes two treadles pivotally connected with a frame so that the treadles may pivot up and down about an axis. Each treadle includes a tread belt that provides a moving surface like a treadmill. Each tread belt is supported by a ... 10/13/05 - 20050227817 - Stairclimber apparatus pedal mechanism A simulated stair climbing-type exercise apparatus is provided having a frame, a resistance member, a transmission, a drive belt, a right pedal assembly, a left pedal assembly and a track mounted to the frame to provide a user with a vertically reciprocating exercise movement. The right pedal assembly, operating independently ... 10/13/05 - 20050227816 - Walk simulating machine A walk simulating machine is provided with two side connecting rods for supporting two pedal connecting rods. Each side connecting rod consists of an upper and a lower connecting rod pivotally connected with each other, the upper connecting rod fixed with a horizontal rod, while the lower connecting rod able ... 10/13/05 - 20050227815 - Walk simulating machine A walk simulating machine includes two pedal connect rods, a horizontal rod, two side connect rods consisting of an upper and a lower connect rod, and a stop member in front of each upper connect rod. The lower connect rods sway together with the pedal connect rods. The upper and ... 09/22/05 - 20050209058 - Stepper exerciser A stepper exerciser comprises a swinging base, a moveable base and a foot-stepping connecting rod, between the matching cases on the swinging base; there is a moveable base, to which a foot-stepping connecting rod is connected. A foot-stepping connecting rod mechanism, comprising an axle between the two side plates of ... 09/22/05 - 20050209057 - Oval-tracked exercise apparatus for simulating hand-movement The invention relates to an oval-tracked exercise apparatus for simulating hand-movement having a rotary body on the tail of a main frame and connected with one end of treadles on opposite sides thereof. The other end of the treadle is connected to an accessory rod of an adjusting mechanism driven ... 09/22/05 - 20050209056 - Elliptical step distance measurement In an elliptical step exercise apparatus distance traveled can be approximated by determining the portion of the ellipse traversed by a foot pedal where the user applies force to the pedal. This portion can be considered equivalent to the amount of foot travel on a treadmill and modified as a ... 08/18/05 - 20050181912 - Elliptical exercise apparatus with adjustable crank The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Elliptical cross trainers guide the ... 08/18/05 - 20050181911 - Exercise equipment with automatic adjustment of stride length and/or stride height based upon speed of foot support The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a means effective for sensing the speed of travel of the foot ... 08/18/05 - 20050181910 - Oval-tracked exercise apparatus for simulating hand-movement The invention relates to an oval-tracked exercise apparatus for simulating hand-movement having two rocker arms and two treadle bars. The bottom end of the rocker arms and the front end of the treadle bars are joined to each other by a pivot. The rear end of the treadle bars is ... 08/04/05 - 20050170934 - Elliptical byke The present invention is designed for any user types and more specifically it allows the user to maximize their exercise workout by providing them with more options of either utilizing the elliptical portion (providing the running effect) or the exercise bike portion (providing the cycling effect) of the machine. Both ... 07/28/05 - 20050164837 - Stride adjustment mechanism In an elliptical step exercise apparatus a dynamic link mechanism can be used to vary the stride length of the machine. A control system can also be used to vary stride length as a function of various exercise and operating parameters such as speed and direction as well as varying ... 07/28/05 - 20050164836 - Exercise device for lower body An exercise device for lower body includes a housing defining two compartments, a tread positioned within each compartment, and compression spring assemblies positioned within each compartment. Each tread is supported by and floats on top of its compression spring assembly. ... 07/28/05 - 20050164835 - Exercise equipment with automatic adjustment of stride length and/or stride height based upon direction of foot support rotation The invention is an exercise device comprising (i) a frame, (ii) first and second foot supports operably associated with the frame for traveling in a forward and backward direction along a closed loop path relative to a transverse axis defined by the frame, (iii) a means effective for sensing the ... 07/07/05 - 20050148438 - Exercise device An exercise apparatus having a pair of support pedals that, when a user steps upon both pedals, can be moved by the user in a closed path that is designed to be complimentary in motion to that of the user's natural stride. The pedals are operably connected by a linkage ... 06/09/05 - 20050124468 - Simulated cushioned jogging and running mat A portable in-place beveled multilevel cushioned mat that allows simulated jogging and running. This cushioned mat comprises an upwardly inclined mid-foot level and an elevated heel level having a heel receiving surface adapted to receive a foot of a runner. It is made of a closed or open cellular foam ... 06/09/05 - 20050124467 - Pendulum striding exercise devices An exercise apparatus may include a frame. A crank system may be coupled to the frame. A brake/inertia device may be coupled to the crank system. A pivotal linkage pendulum system may be coupled to the crank system. The pivotal linkage pendulum system may include one or more link members. ... 06/09/05 - 20050124466 - Pendulum striding exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus may include a frame. A crank system may be coupled to the frame. A brake/inertia device may be coupled to the crank system. A pivotal linkage pendulum system may be coupled to the crank system. The pivotal linkage pendulum system may include one or more link members. ... 06/09/05 - 20050124465 - Exercising stepper An exercising stepper includes a support base, a pivot tube, two pedals, and two hydraulic cylinders. The support base includes a front support foot, a rear support foot, a support bar, a main bar, mounting member, a support seat, two support rods, two tubular rotation members, and two suspension members. ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |