WO2007008460A8 - Elliptical exerciser - Google Patents
Elliptical exerciserInfo
- Publication number
- WO2007008460A8 WO2007008460A8 PCT/US2006/025635 US2006025635W WO2007008460A8 WO 2007008460 A8 WO2007008460 A8 WO 2007008460A8 US 2006025635 W US2006025635 W US 2006025635W WO 2007008460 A8 WO2007008460 A8 WO 2007008460A8
- Authority
- WO
- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- pedal members
- frame
- horizontal surface
- crank
- crank axis
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
- A63B22/0664—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0002—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements involving an exercising of arms
- A63B22/001—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements involving an exercising of arms by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
- A63B22/0664—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement
- A63B2022/067—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing an elliptic movement with crank and handles being on opposite sides of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. the crank is behind and handles are in front of the user
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
- A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
- A63B21/008—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters
- A63B21/0085—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters
- A63B21/0088—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters using pneumatic force-resisters by moving the surrounding air
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
- A63B21/012—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using frictional force-resisters
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
- A63B21/22—Resisting devices with rotary bodies
- A63B21/225—Resisting devices with rotary bodies with flywheels
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0015—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/0046—Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Cardiology (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
- Rehabilitation Tools (AREA)
Abstract
An elliptical exerciser comprising a frame (12), a crank assembly (14) providing a crank axis (CA) fixed with respect to frame (12) above the horizontal surface, left and right pedal members (20, 22) having rear portions (24, 26) connected with left and right cranks (16, 18) respectively, left and right rollers (28, 30) mounted on frame for rotation about a single rolling axis (RA) parallel with respect to crank axis (CA) in a forward position above the horizontal surface a distance less than the distance of crank axis above horizontal surface, left and right pedal members (20, 22) having straight downwardly facing surfaces (32, 34) rollingly supported on left and right rollers (28, 30) respectively, left and right pedal members (20, 22) providing left and right foot supporting structures of improved construction enabling a user to impart cyclical movements to the pedal members (20, 22) resisted by a variable resistance assembly (40).
Applications Claiming Priority (4)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US69798905P | 2005-07-12 | 2005-07-12 | |
US60/697,989 | 2005-07-12 | ||
US11/473,324 US20070015633A1 (en) | 2005-07-12 | 2006-06-23 | Elliptical exerciser |
US11/473,324 | 2006-06-23 |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO2007008460A2 WO2007008460A2 (en) | 2007-01-18 |
WO2007008460A8 true WO2007008460A8 (en) | 2007-04-12 |
WO2007008460A3 WO2007008460A3 (en) | 2007-10-11 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/US2006/025635 WO2007008460A2 (en) | 2005-07-12 | 2006-06-30 | Elliptical exerciser |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
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US (1) | US20070015633A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2007008460A2 (en) |
Families Citing this family (14)
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US7766797B2 (en) * | 2004-08-11 | 2010-08-03 | Icon Ip, Inc. | Breakaway or folding elliptical exercise machine |
US7740563B2 (en) * | 2004-08-11 | 2010-06-22 | Icon Ip, Inc. | Elliptical exercise machine with integrated anaerobic exercise system |
US7731634B2 (en) * | 2005-02-09 | 2010-06-08 | Precor Incorporated | Elliptical exercise equipment with stowable arms |
US8579936B2 (en) * | 2005-07-05 | 2013-11-12 | ProMed, Inc. | Centering of delivery devices with respect to a septal defect |
TW200740490A (en) * | 2006-04-18 | 2007-11-01 | Jin-Da Lin | Mini-type track fitness equipment |
US7736279B2 (en) * | 2007-02-20 | 2010-06-15 | Icon Ip, Inc. | One-step foldable elliptical exercise machine |
US7749139B2 (en) * | 2008-01-28 | 2010-07-06 | Leao Wang | Elliptical cross trainer |
US7758472B2 (en) * | 2008-05-28 | 2010-07-20 | Precor Incorporated | Exercise device ramp roller retainer |
US10625137B2 (en) | 2016-03-18 | 2020-04-21 | Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. | Coordinated displays in an exercise device |
US10493349B2 (en) | 2016-03-18 | 2019-12-03 | Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. | Display on exercise device |
US10625114B2 (en) | 2016-11-01 | 2020-04-21 | Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. | Elliptical and stationary bicycle apparatus including row functionality |
USD899534S1 (en) * | 2018-09-13 | 2020-10-20 | Lung-Fei Chuang | Fitness device |
US10709927B1 (en) * | 2018-10-30 | 2020-07-14 | Alfred Sidney Smith, Jr. | Multi-position horizontal elliptical cycle fitness equipment |
US20220331649A1 (en) | 2019-09-27 | 2022-10-20 | Kompan A/S | Multi-functional training apparatus |
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US3707283A (en) * | 1970-08-10 | 1972-12-26 | Gerald R Cormier | Ski board training device |
US5242343A (en) * | 1992-09-30 | 1993-09-07 | Larry Miller | Stationary exercise device |
US5352169A (en) * | 1993-04-22 | 1994-10-04 | Eschenbach Paul W | Collapsible exercise machine |
US5518473A (en) * | 1995-03-20 | 1996-05-21 | Miller; Larry | Exercise device |
US6126574A (en) * | 1997-04-24 | 2000-10-03 | Stearns; Kenneth W. | Exercise method and apparatus |
US5938568A (en) * | 1997-05-05 | 1999-08-17 | Maresh; Joseph D. | Exercise methods and apparatus |
US5823917A (en) * | 1997-10-17 | 1998-10-20 | Chen; Chao-Chuan | Exercising apparatus |
US6063008A (en) * | 1998-05-06 | 2000-05-16 | Stamina Products Inc. | Elliptical motion exercise apparatus |
US6807754B2 (en) * | 1999-11-12 | 2004-10-26 | Inchworm, Inc. | Expandable shoe and shoe assemblies |
US20040077463A1 (en) * | 2002-02-26 | 2004-04-22 | Rodgers Robert E. | Stationary exercise apparatus with pivoting foot platforms |
US7131935B2 (en) * | 2005-02-01 | 2006-11-07 | Leao Wang | Oval-tracked exercise apparatus with an adjustable exercise track (II) |
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2006
- 2006-06-23 US US11/473,324 patent/US20070015633A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2006-06-30 WO PCT/US2006/025635 patent/WO2007008460A2/en active Application Filing
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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US20070015633A1 (en) | 2007-01-18 |
WO2007008460A2 (en) | 2007-01-18 |
WO2007008460A3 (en) | 2007-10-11 |
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