US5178593A
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Combination stationary recumbent exercise apparatus and upper body exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-07-05
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2011-07-05
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an exercise apparatus that is a combination stationary recumbent cycle-type exerciser and an upper body exerciser, and a method of exercising. In the stationary recumbent cycle mode, the seated operator pedals a conventional pedal mechanism. In the upper body exerciser mode, the operator is in a normal push-up position with the hands on the pedals of the pedal mechanism. Exercising is accomplished by hand pedaling the pedal mechanism while supporting the body weight on the feet and hands. The machine has an adjustment to help support the operator's chest with a chest pad.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark J. Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/03516; A63B22/00; A63B22/0002; A63B22/0005; A63B22/0007; A63B22/0015; A63B22/0023; A63B22/06; A63B22/0605; A63B23/04; A63B23/0476; A63B2022/0635; A63B2022/0652; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0257; A63B2208/0261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A dual use exercise apparatus for exercising body muscles of a human body in a prone or seated position comprising: (a) a frame; (b) a pedal means affixed to the frame and adapted to be operated the hands or feet; and (c) a seat slidably adjustable on the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position, and connected to the seat a pair of foot stirrups each adapted to receive a foot; wherein the pedal means and the foot stirrups are adapted such that during operation in the prone position the body is maintained in a substantially prone position and essentially all of the body weight is supported by hands on the pedal means and by feet in the stirrups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A dual use exercise apparatus for exercising body muscles of a human body in a prone or seated position comprising: (a) a frame; (b) a pedal means affixed to the frame and adapted to be operated the hands or feet; and (c) a seat slidably adjustable on the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position, and connected to the seat a pair of foot stirrups each adapted to receive a foot; wherein the pedal means and the foot stirrups are adapted such that during operation in the prone position the body is maintained in a substantially prone position and essentially all of the body weight is supported by hands on the pedal means and by feet in the stirrups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus comprises means to vary the pedal resistance.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus comprises means to determine at least one parameter selected from the group consisting of exercise time, heart rate, pedal revolutions, work exerted and metabolic functions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the stirrups are slidably affixed to the apparatus so that the distance between the stirrups and the pedal means can be varied.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means to vary the vertical relationship between the stirrups and the pedal means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-01-12 | 2000-07-13 | 2001-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-01-12 | 2004-07-13 | 2005-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |