Exercising apparatus
Patent 5823917 Issued on October 20, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 17, 2017. 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.
October 17, 2017. 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 3316898 Stationary exercise device Exercise device Stationary exercise apparatus Compact exercise device Patent #: 5562574 InventorApplicationNo. 943254 filed on 10/17/1997US Classes:482/57, Bicylcling482/51, INVOLVING USER TRANSLATION OR PHYSICAL SIMULATION THEREOF482/70Having separate foot engaging members reciprocating on parallel guide tracks, e.g., Nordic skiing simulator, etc.ExaminersPrimary: Crow, Stephen R.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA63B 022/06AbstractAn improved exercising apparatus includes a supporting stand (10) that firmly stands on the floor. A pair of position-adjusting devices (30, 30') are disposed at the front end of the supporting stand (10). A roller (33) is rotationally disposed atop the position-adjusting devices (30, 30'). A pair of connecting members (50, 50') are connected to a crankshaft (41, 41') at one end. The crankshafts (41, 41') are pivotally connected to both ends of the shaft (42). The shaft (42) is connected to the supporting stand (10) by means of an extending section (421). The bottoms of the connecting members (50, 50') are moveably supported on the roller (33). The connecting members (50, 50') are provided with a pedal (51, 51') for supporting the user. By the provision of the exercising apparatus, the user may run thereon or conduct a movement which simulates mountain climbing. | |
