Stationary exercise apparatus
US5549526A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2022/0676
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.
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