Curved deck treadmill
US5709632A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 27, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A curved deck treadmill is disclosed in one presently preferred embodiment of the present invention as comprising a support frame comprising a first side and a second opposing side having a deck supportably disposed therebetween. In preferred design, the deck comprises a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second ends. The intermediate portion of the deck is preferably formed having a substantially arcuate configuration such that a significant portion of the intermediate portion may be operably disposed dimensionally lower in longitudinal relation to the first and second ends of the deck. Further, a roller assembly is provided preferably comprising a first and second roller. The first roller may be rotatably disposed contiguous the first end of the deck between the first side and the second side of the support frame. Correspondingly similar in construction and design, a second roller is preferably disposed contiguous the second end of the deck between the first and second sides of the support frame. In operation, an endless belt may be rotatably mounted in relation to the roller assembly and operatively disposed in relation to the dec…
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