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Combination stationary recumbent exercise apparatus and upper body exerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-01-11
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Granted: 1993-12-14
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Expires: 2013-01-11
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
2026-10-25 23:45
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: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; and, (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot; wherein the pedal means and the foots 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
135 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; and, (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot; wherein the pedal means and the foots 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 to vertical relationship between the stirrups and the pedal means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
144 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; and, (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot and be immovable during operation in the prone position; wherein the pedal means and the foots 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 8
Dependent Claim
144 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; and, (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot and be immovable during operation in the prone position; wherein the pedal means and the foots 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 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 6 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 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the stirrups are slidably affixed to the apparatus so that the distance between the stirrups and the pedal means can be varied.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparats of claim 6 further comprising means to vary the vertical relationship between the stirrups and the pedal means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
122 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot; and, (e) a chest support means affixed to the frame and adapted to support the chest of the human body above the pedal means to assist in mounting the apparatus during operation in the prone position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
122 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 by hands in the prone position or feet in the seated position; (c) a seat affixed to the frame for providing a seat for a recumbent exercise cycle during operation in the seated position; (d) a pair of foot stirrups affixed to the frame each adapted to receive a foot; and, (e) a chest support means affixed to the frame and adapted to support the chest of the human body above the pedal means to assist in mounting the apparatus during operation in the prone position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 10 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 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the stirrups are slidably affixed to the apparatus so that the distance between the stirrups and the pedal means can be varied.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 10 further comprising means to vary the vertical relationship between the stirrups and the pedal means.
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