US5836854A
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Roaming excerciser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-02-10
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Granted: 1998-11-17
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Expires: 2018-02-10
Abstract
Abstract A roaming exerciser includes a base having a bracket on which is mounted a resistance wheel, a vertical post fixedly installed on the base, a handle grip mounted on the post, a driven wheel connected to the resistance wheel via an endless belt, a pair of cranks connected to the driven wheel, a Z-shaped link having a lower end pivotally connected with an intermediate portion of the base, a pair of first and second oscillating links pivotally connected to an upper portion of the Z-shaped link, a pair of intermediate links pivotally connected to the first and second oscillating links, and a pair of pedal links pivotally connected to the intermediate links at one end and pivotally connected to the cranks at another end, whereby an user can have exercise in a smooth and natural action.
Inventors
- 👤 Hai Pin Kuo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:55
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/0015; A63B22/0023; A63B22/06; A63B22/0664; A63B2022/067; A63B21/00; A63B21/012; A63B21/015
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A roaming exerciser comprising: a base having a bracket on which is mounted a resistance wheel; a vertical post fixedly installed on said base; a handle grip mounted on said post; a driven wheel connected to said resistance wheel via an endless belt and provided with an axle; a pair of cranks each having an end mounted on a respective end of said axle of driven wheel; a Z-shaped link having a lower end pivotally connected with an intermediate portion of said base; a pair of first oscillating links with different lengths having an end pivotally connected to an upper portion of said Z-shaped link; a pair of second oscillating links with different lengths having an end pivotally connected to an upper portion of said Z-shaped link; a pair of intermediate links having an end pivotally connected to another respective end of said first and second oscillating links; and a pair of pedal links each having a first end pivotally connected to a respective end of said intermediate links and having a second end pivotally connected to another end of a respective one of said cranks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A roaming exerciser comprising: a base having a bracket on which is mounted a resistance wheel; a vertical post fixedly installed on said base; a handle grip mounted on said post; a driven wheel connected to said resistance wheel via an endless belt and provided with an axle; a pair of cranks each having an end mounted on a respective end of said axle of driven wheel; a Z-shaped link having a lower end pivotally connected with an intermediate portion of said base; a pair of first oscillating links with different lengths having an end pivotally connected to an upper portion of said Z-shaped link; a pair of second oscillating links with different lengths having an end pivotally connected to an upper portion of said Z-shaped link; a pair of intermediate links having an end pivotally connected to another respective end of said first and second oscillating links; and a pair of pedal links each having a first end pivotally connected to a respective end of said intermediate links and having a second end pivotally connected to another end of a respective one of said cranks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The roaming exerciser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said post has a U-shaped block and an outer end of said upper portion of said Z-shaped link is provided with roller means slidably engaged with inner sides of said U-shaped block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The roaming exerciser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said Z-shaped link is provided with an electric motor which has a telescopic axle having an end pivotally connected with said base.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-11-16 | 2002-05-18 | 2002-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-11-16 | 2006-05-18 | 2006-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-11-16 | 2010-05-18 | 2010-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |