Interactive exercise apparatus
Patent 5462503 Issued on October 31, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
January 18, 2015. 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.
January 18, 2015. 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 References 3686776 3722884 3767195 3903613 User-actuated simulated motorcycle ride Bicycle Driving simulator Programmed exerciser apparatus and method Video game platform providing spatial disorientation System for adding realism to video display InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 375166 filed on 01/18/1995US Classes:482/4, Equipment control434/61, Bicycle or motorcycle482/54, Treadmill for foot travel482/57, Bicylcling482/72, Rowing482/901, HAVING COMPUTER CIRCUITRY482/902Employing specific graphic or video displayExaminersPrimary: Apley, Richard J.Assistant: Richman, Glenn E. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63B 069/00AbstractAn interactive exercise apparatus engages a user's mind and body. The apparatus comprises a support structure for supporting a user. An exercise mechanism and a steering mechanism are proximal to the support structure. A simulated environment is generated by a computer and displayed on a display system. The user manipulates the exercise mechanism and the steering mechanism to freely navigate through the simulated environment. The computer monitors the exercise mechanism and the steering mechanism to determine user position in the simulated environment. The display is periodically updated by the computer to provide a continuous visual display of the user's position as the user travels through the simulated environment.Other References
Field of SearchAmount of resistanceEquipment control HAVING SPECIFIC ELECTRICAL FEATURE Electrical energy generator Monitors exercise parameter To create or modify exercise regimen Rate of movement Pace setting indicator Regulates rate of movement INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF Treadmill for foot travel Bicylcling Stand for converting bicycle Rolling Rowing ERGOMETER WITH FEEDBACK TO LOAD OR WITH FEEDBACK COMPARISON HAVING COMPUTER CIRCUITRY Employing specific graphic or video display Bicycle or motorcycle | |
