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Multi-mode exercise machine

US6071215A · kind A · utility

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14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1998
Grant dateJun 6, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 18, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2220/34
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A multi-mode exercise machine has a re-configurable arm member operable in alternate upstanding and recumbent configurations that allows the machine to be used, when the re-configurable arm member is configured in its upright configuration, to provide a first mode of exercise where the user is supported in such an upright position as to be able to exercise at least his/her lower body, and that allows the machine to be used, when the re-configurable arm member is configured in its recumbent configuration, to provide a second mode of exercise, where the user is supported in such a recumbent position as to allow the user to exercise at least his/her upper body. In the presently preferred embodiment, the re-configurable arm member includes a pivotally mounted and self-locking arm member movable between a first, upright position and a second, recumbent position. In the presently preferred embodiment, the first and second exercise modes include cycling and rowing exercise modes.

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