Treadmill deck with cushioned sides
US6786852B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/0063
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cushioned treadmill deck with a cushioning member coupled to the upper surface of a support deck is disclosed. The cushioning member cushions the impact to a user exercising on the treadmill. One cushioning member extends to the edges of the support deck such that the user can stand thereon. Examples of the cushioning member include a member having a plurality of cushioning layers, each having different cushioning properties, and a member having a cushioning layer and a protective layer.
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