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Exercise machine control system

US5104120A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 3, 1989
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2230/06
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A control system includes an adjustment knob to regulate the resistance of the exercise machine such as a treadmill, rowing machine, or stationary exercise cycle. Various indicia are positioned proximate the knob so the user may specifically select an exercise program and real time feedback of exercise performance through the use an ear clip supplying pulse information or other biological data which is converted and displayed for observation by the user.

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