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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182399 | Foldable treadmill A foldable treadmill comprising a base bracket, a deck coupled to the base bracket for moving between a use position and a stored position, a support post extending upwardly and movably coupled to the deck, and a handle pivotally connected to the support post. A han... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8172729 | Exercise treadmill for simulating pushing and pulling actions and exercise method therefor An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing or pulling of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistan... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8147386 | Integral treadmill resistance training apparatus An integral treadmill resistance training apparatus includes a treadmill having a treadway; left and right support columns, each support column including a base portion connected to the treadmill and an upper portion extending upward from the base portion; first and... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8096925 | Treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making The present invention is directed to a treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making same. In one embodiment, the treadmill belt includes a fabric base layer and a foamed cushion layer foamed on and integral with the fabric base layer. The foamed cus... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8079939 | Electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of a swivel piece An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of a swivel piece includes a handrail frame mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. Moreover, an axle is positioned near the middle portion of the bottom of the base frame for pivotally connecti... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8029418 | Partly-inlaid treadmill A partially-inlaid treadmill system includes a running deck, a wide belt assembled on two parallel rollers to slide over the running deck, side handrails, a panel for controlling and monitoring the treadmill system, a partition that separates a first part of the tre... | 10/04/2011 |
| RE42698 | Treadmill having dual treads for stepping exercises A treadmill device includes two treadmills disposed above a base and each having a tread supported around a platform and each has one end rotatably supported on the base with a shaft which may be driven by a motor. An arm has a middle portion pivotally supported on ... | 09/13/2011 |
| 8012068 | Cushioned treadmill A cushioned treadmill is provided for cushioning impact between a runner's feet and the treadmill platform. The cushioned treadmill includes a base and a platform coupled to the base. The platform has a first side and a second side. A belt assembly is coupled to and... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8012067 | Whole body vibrator (II) This invention relates to a whole body vibrator platform which is attachable to a treadmill. The treadmill belt provides the power to move the platform, translating the horizontal, linear, belt movement into vertical oscillations through one or more eccentrically mo... | 09/06/2011 |
| 8007409 | Exercise treadmill for simulating a pushing action and exercise method therefor An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting.... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007407 | Wheelchair accessible treadmill A wheelchair-accessible treadmill with a safety system allowing wheelchair users to exercise without the risk off steering off-course, tipping over, or rolling backwards off the treadmill. The wheelchair is secured by straps or similar means to two or more linear be... | 08/30/2011 |
| 8007408 | Treadmill speed control system A treadmill apparatus having a non-motorized tread, a sensor for sensing a parameter indicative of the tread speed, and a controller operatively connected to an angle adjustment mechanism to increase and decrease the angle of the tread. During operation of the tread... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7985166 | Treadmill conversion resistance training apparatus A treadmill conversion resistance training apparatus includes mirror-image left and right attachments for attaching to treadmill vertical support columns, each attachment having a vertical mounting bracket removably attachable to a vertical support column; a transla... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7976437 | Exercise treadmill having a simulated cobblestone running surface A running surface for a common exercise treadmill has an endless belt made of a rubber like material leaving a smooth finish to its upper and lower surfaces. At least one line of spaced apart holes penetrate the belt along its entire length. The holes enable fasteni... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7942788 | Foldable treadmill A foldable treadmill includes a base and two posts are pivotably connected to the base. A handle is pivotably connected between the two posts and includes at least one pivotal end which is connected the two posts. A positioning unit is located between the two posts ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7942789 | Exercise device An exercise device includes a support frame and a continuous running surface supported by the support frame. The support frame defines a horizontal plane having a longitudinal axis. The continuous running surface includes a movable belt and a plurality of sections m... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938755 | Adjustable exercise device An exercise treadmill (20) is described having a number of assembly improvements. In one embodiment, a pivot assembly (50) is provided to allow a treadmill deck (32) to deflect during use. The rear pivot assembly includes a pin (56) trans... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7922626 | Exercise apparatus having a surface for sliding An exercise apparatus including: a pair of platforms, each of the pair of platforms having: a base including a lower surface and a pair of opposed flanges extending upwardly from the lower surface; roller units received side-by-side in the base and being independent... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7918767 | Exercise apparatus The current invention is an exercise apparatus and method adapted for use with a leg exercising machine, the exercise apparatus including a base, a support beam having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end portion extends from the base. Further i... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7914421 | Treadmill deck locking mechanism The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for use with exercise treadmills capable of being selectively configured in an operating configuration or a storage configuration. The locking mechanism may utilize various configurations of engagement devices and... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7896781 | Training apparatus for skating-type sports A training apparatus configured for skating-type sports whereon a user can perform training, exercising, strengthening and conditioning while wearing footgear designed for use in skating-type sports. The training apparatus comprises a pair of interconnected opposed ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892150 | Combined treadmill and seat assembly for physically impaired users and associated method A combined treadmill and seat assembly includes a portable treadmill, and a portable seat assembly detachably connected to the treadmill such that the seat assembly is selectively disposed between first and second positions while connected to the treadmill. The seat... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892149 | Folding structure of a treadmill A folding structure of a treadmill includes a base with a treadmill belt, two support frames pivotally coupled to a front end of the base, a fixture installed a pivotally connection position of the two support frames and the base, the front sections of the two later... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7892148 | System and method for integrating exercise equipment with a worksurface assembly A treadmill assembly comprising a substantially horizontal tread assembly including oppositely extending front and rear ends, a tread and a controller for controlling movement of the tread, a support structure extending proximate the rear end of the tread assembly t... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7887466 | Treadmill having ventilating fan device A treadmill includes a drive roller disposed in a tread base, a treadmill belt engaged with the drive roller, and a wheel attached to the drive roller and rotated in concert with the drive roller, and an electric generating device is attached to the tread base and i... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7883448 | Side-supporting type folding mechanism for a treadmill A side-supporting type folding mechanism for a treadmill having a rotating shaft pivotally disposed at the bottom of a base frame of the treadmill. Both sides of the rotating shaft are provided with a wing panel. The other end of the wing panel is supported by a pne... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878950 | Support apparatus for an exercise machine A user support apparatus for an exercise machine. The user support apparatus is interconnected to a frame of the exercise machine and includes at least one handhold interconnected to a user support. The user support is generally a fixed length member such as a rope ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7867147 | Positioning apparatus for foldable running machine A positioning apparatus for a foldable running machine includes a base, a running platform, and a folding assembly. The running platform is pivotally connected to the base. The folding assembly is connected to the running platform and includes at least one slide gui... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7862483 | Inclining treadmill with magnetic braking system A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a mot... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7854690 | Treadmill An articulating treadmill is disclosed that includes a support frame, a motor frame, and a base frame. The motor frame is pivotally attached to the support frame along a first pivot line, and the base frame is pivotally attached to motor frame along a second pivot l... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7828699 | Base for a treadmill A base for a treadmill has a bottom board, two side frames and two stepping frames. The bottom board has two sides. The side frames are attached respectively to the sides of the bottom board, and each side-frame has a top. The stepping frames are connected respectiv... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7819779 | Combination of treadmill and stair climbing machine A combination of treadmill and stair climbing machine includes a single roller supported on a shaft between two lugs on two sides of the frame of the combination and two rear ends of two pedals are respectively connected to the roller and supported on the two lugs. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7819780 | Exercise apparatus having a surface for sliding An exercise apparatus including: a pair of platforms, each of the pair of platforms having: a base including a lower surface and a pair of opposed flanges extending upwardly from the lower surface; roller units received side-by-side in the base and being independent... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7815550 | Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods 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 l... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7811209 | Upper body exchange and flywheel enhanced dual deck treadmills An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7794363 | Rear drive type electric treadmill A rear drive type electric treadmill wherein a driving motor is disposed at the rear end of a platform for directly driving a rear drum that is matched with a front drum so as to bring a continuous moving belt in a continuous movement. In this way, the force to rota... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7789807 | Folding mechanism of a treadmill A folding mechanism of a treadmill having a base frame with a rear support frame at the bottom thereof. The rear support frame is supported by the pneumatic cylinder. In folding the treadmill upward or downward, the rear support frame can be pushed by the pneumatic ... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7780578 | Mid-deck hinged foldable treadmill deck An exercise apparatus that is stowable in a containment space formed by an article of furniture. The exercise apparatus may be deployed from a storage position within the containment space to a ready-to-use position. An electronic console for the exercise apparatus ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7749138 | Integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill An integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher supported by a pneumatic cylinder at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. In this way, the rear support may be pushed upward to bring the platform frame in a vertical stable folding position or ... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7736280 | Treadmill deck locking mechanism The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for use with exercise treadmills capable of being selectively configured in an operating configuration or a storage configuration. The locking mechanism may utilize various configurations of engagement devices and... | 06/15/2010 |
