Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods
US7815550B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B22/0221
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, an exercise device is provided in the form of a treadmill including a frame, a platform or deck, a continuous or circuitous belt surrounding the platform, and at least one columnar member coupled with e frame and extending generally upwards from the frame when the exercise device is in an intended operating orientation. A cushioning device is directly coupled to the columnar member and in contact with an underlying support surface. In one embodiment, the cushioning device may include a first end member coupled with the columnar member, a second end member in contact with the supporting surface, and one or more compression members disposed between the first end member and the second end member.
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