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Dual-tread exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-12-14
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Granted: 1980-05-27
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Expires: 1998-12-14
Abstract
Abstract Exercising devices include rotatable treads and arm supports for using both the arms and the legs, and some of the exercising devices, particularly of the treadmill type having continuous treads, are for the exercise of the legs in a walking manner and position, but in a static condition. All of the treadmill exercisers have a unitary frame having two treadmills with two continuous treads, one for each foot, and may have corresponding, separate, coordinated hand or arm exercising functions due to moveable hand braces.
Inventors
- 👤 John Speer, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:54
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B22/0012; A63B22/02; A63B22/0292; A63B22/0025; A63B2022/0038; A63B2022/0041; A63B22/0015; A63B22/0023; A63B22/0235
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An exercising machine comprising a first treadmill having a first continuous tread for the left leg of the user; a second treadmill having a second continuous tread for the right leg of the user; means for supporting said first and second treadmills and treads parallel to, and adjacent to, each other for supporting the weight of the user thereon; a first means for independently controlling the motion of said first treadmill tread; a second means for controlling the motion of said second treadmill tread and operable independently of said first means; and arm support means extending above the plane of said treads for grasping by the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An exercising machine comprising a first treadmill having a first continuous tread for the left leg of the user; a second treadmill having a second continuous tread for the right leg of the user; means for supporting said first and second treadmills and treads parallel to, and adjacent to, each other for supporting the weight of the user thereon; a first means for independently controlling the motion of said first treadmill tread; a second means for controlling the motion of said second treadmill tread and operable independently of said first means; and arm support means extending above the plane of said treads for grasping by the user.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An exercising machine as in claim 1 having a means for adjusting the slope of said first and second treadmills.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
An exercising machine as in claim 1 wherein said first and second means for independently controlling the motions of said treadmill treads comprises a first and a second means for applying friction independently to said first and second treadmills respectively, to vary the drag on each of said treadmill treads separately.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
An exercising machine as in claim 1 wherein said first and second means for independently controlling the motions of said treadmill treads comprise a first motor-generator connected to said first treadmill; means for controlling said first motor-generator; a second motor-generator connected to said second treadmill; and means for controlling said second motor-generator.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
An exercising machine as in claim 4 wherein said means for independently controlling said first and second motor generators comprise means for applying current independently to either of said motor-generators to assist the corresponding treadmill and tread.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
An exercising machine as in claim 4 wherein said means for independently controlling said first and second motor-generators comprise means for applying a load to either of said motor-generators to load the corresponding treadmill.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An exercising machine as in claim 1 wherein said arm support means includes first and second hand braces and means for supporting said hand braces with respect to said treadmills.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
An exercising machine as in claim 7 wherein said hand braces and said means for supporting said hand braces are moveable with respect to each other and with respect to said treadmills.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
An exercising machine as in claim 8 wherein said means for supporting said first and second hand braces include means associated with each respective hand brace and its associated treadmill wherein the motions of said hand braces are coordinated with the motions of said treadmill treads to simulate arm and leg motion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
An exercise machine as in claim 7 having a first means for controlling the motion of said first hand brace with respect to its associated treadmill, and a second means for controlling the motion of said second hand brace with respect to its associated treadmill, to simulate arm motion corresponding to normal leg motion on operation of said treadmill treads.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-05-27 | 1983-11-26 | 1984-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-05-27 | 1987-11-26 | 1988-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-05-27 | 1991-11-26 | 1992-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |