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Low inertia exercise apparatus

US5989163A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 4, 1998
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 4, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2022/067
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This is a stationary exercise apparatus capable of more accurately representing body motion associated with walking and running. The apparatus includes an inertia system which enables the apparatus to accelerate each reciprocating pedal up to a predetermined velocity. In this manner, the exercise workout is more natural since the user only has to expend energy normally associated with walking or running and not the operation of the apparatus.

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