Health fitness monitor
Patent 4566461 Issued on January 28, 1986. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 15, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 15, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesPhysical fitness indicator Method of and apparatus for measuring the physical condition of a person Apparatus for testing physical condition of a subject Apparatus for testing physical condition of a self-propelled vehicle rider Patent #: 4434801 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/466671 filed on 02/15/1983US Classes:600/481, Cardiovascular377/24.2, Distance and Human Activity (e.g., pedometer, nonpowered golf carts)482/8, Monitors exercise parameter482/901, HAVING COMPUTER CIRCUITRY600/502, Pulse indicator600/513, Detecting heartbeat electric signal and diverse cardiovascular characteristic600/520Detecting means associated with exercise machineExaminersPrimary: Kamm, William E.Assistant: Hanley, John C. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61B 5/024 (20060101)A61B 5/22 (20060101) A63B 69/00 (20060101) AbstractA heart rate monitor device suitable for use in monitoring aerobic exercise training, automatically calculates a fitness parameter for a subject by monitoring the subject's heart rate and pacing the subject through a submaximal exercise stress test protocol. A microprocessor in the device is fed data peculiar to the individual subject, and then generates pacing signals to produce audible tones or beeps. The stride frequency, or rate of the tones varies at intervals so that the subject can exercise by running at progressively faster speeds. At the point of exhaustion, or maximum heart rate, the subject's maximal oxygen uptake capacity is calculated, based on the elapsed time, and is displayed as a fitness parameter. The subject's exercise level is automatically monitored based on his or her exercise heart rate, maximum heart rate, and rest heart rate.Other References
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