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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6033347 | Fold-out treadmill A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6019710 | Exercising device with elliptical movement An exercise apparatus includes a base having a support stand upstanding therefrom. A pair of spaced apart foot rails each have a first end and opposing second end. The second end of each foot rail rests on the base of the frame. A pair of stroke rails eac... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5899834 | Fold-out treadmill A foldable treadmill includes a deck having a rear end that is hingedly attached to a stationary base. The deck can be selectively rotated between an operational position, wherein the deck is substantially level, and a storage position, wherein the front ... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5827155 | Resiliently mounted treadmill A treadmill including an adjustable spring structure for providing resiliency or a cushioning effect to a user. The adjustable spring structure includes a longitudinally extending leaf spring secured at one end to a crossmember extending between the side ... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5772560 | Reorienting treadmill with lift assistance The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5743833 | Cabinet treadmill with door A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5722922 | Aerobic and anaerobic exercise machine An exercise machine has a base with an upright frame. A carriage is movable along the length of the frame and connectable thereto by a pin which registers with apertures formed in the frame. The pin is connected to a bridge with spans between cheek plates... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5718657 | Cabinet treadmill with repositioning assist A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5704879 | Cabinet treadmill with latch A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5702325 | Cabinet treadmill with handle A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5695435 | Collapsible rider exerciser A riding exerciser has a support member rotatably secured to a base at the front end of the base. Limb structure is also rotatably secured to the support member. The lower end of the limb structure has wheels which rotate on cams as the user operates betw... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5683331 | Step exercise bench with ratcheting height adjustment A step exercise bench includes a platform and has ratcheting support members providing for adjustment of the height of the platform. The platform has opposite ends with a pawl mounted proximate thereto. A pair of pivotally connected support members are di... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5683332 | Cabinet treadmill A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5676624 | Portable reorienting treadmill The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5674453 | Reorienting treadmill The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5674156 | Reorienting treadmill with covered base The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5669857 | Treadmill with elevation A cabinet has a tread base rotatably connected to be oriented in an exercise position extending outwardly and in a stored position extending inwardly secured within the enclosure of the cabinet. The underside of the tread base may be configured to provide... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5662557 | Reorienting treadmill with latch The treadmill has a tread base that is rotatably attached to and between a left upright and a right upright. The tread base is rotatable between a first position for performing exercises and an upright or storage position. A latching structure is provided... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5637059 | Adjustable multipurpose bench An exercise bench has a platform with a bracket extending thereunder. Two substantially tubular legs extend thereunder and rotate about separate axles. Pins are connected to two arms which in turn are connected to a torsion bar to urge the pins into regis... | 06/10/1997 |
| 5622527 | Independent action stepper A motivational exercise stepping machine has a pair of independently operable pivoting treadles for operation by a user's feet. Each treadle is connected to its own hydraulic cylinder device which provides resistance to downward movement of the treadle by... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5595556 | Treadmill with upper body system A treadmill including an upper body system for manipulation by the upper extremities of a user walking or jogging on the treadmill belt. The upper body system includes pivotally mounted lever arms having substantially constant but adjustable resistance to... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5591106 | Adjustable incline system for exercise equipment A support system for use in adjusting the incline of exercising equipment such as treadmills is disclosed. The system includes a pair of linked support legs pivotally mounted to one end of the equipment's frame. A length-adjustable gas spring is pivotedly... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591105 | Exercise step bench with adjustable legs A step bench for performing repetitive stairstep exercises has adjustable-height support members and a retractable floor mat. The adjustable-height support members are configured as telescoping cylinders, with vertically extending stair-like slots formed ... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5569128 | Leg and upper body exerciser A multipurpose pedal-type exercise device comprising a frame having a seat thereon, a pedal assembly having an adjustable resistance, and a multiposition adjustment mechanism connecting the pedal assembly to the frame to provide the user the capability of... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5554085 | Weight-training machine A weight training machine has a base with an upright member secured thereto. A trolley is positioned on the upright member to move along its length. A plate is rotatably secured to the trolley to rotate relative thereto. An arm is rotatably secured and lo... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5512025 | User-programmable computerized console for exercise machines A control console for exercise machines such as treadmills having a microprocessor to generate signals to control the exercise. The console is operable to control an exercise program comprising a series of time segments for which the difficulty levels are... | 04/30/1996 |
