Patent · US Expired

Foldable elliptical exercise machine

US6190289A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S482/908
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Several embodiments of a foldable and transportable elliptical exercise machine are disclosed which include pedal arms and optional corresponding load bearing rails that are folded to an upright position for storage and transportation. The pedal arms are shaped to optimize user safety and exercise productivity. The device housing can include movable portions that optimize safety during use, but accommodate the pedal arms in the upright and folded position.

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