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Recumbent exercise apparatus with elliptical motion
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1999-08-16
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Granted: 2002-06-25
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Expires: 2019-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A recumbent cycling apparatus includes a foot support which moves through a substantially elliptical path of motion relative to a frame. A seat is movably mounted on the frame to facilitate adjustment of the seat relative to the foot support.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D. Maresh
- 👤 Kenneth W. Stearns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0664; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B22/0012; A63B2022/067; A63B21/00; A63B21/22; A63B21/225; A63B22/0015; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0238; A63B2208/0242; A63B2208/0247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame and rotatable about a common crank axis disposed forward of the seat; a left connector link and a right connector link, each said connector link having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the first portion of each said connector link is rotatably connected to a respective crank; a left foot support and a right foot support, wherein each said foot support is connected to the second portion of a respective connector link; a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is pivotally interconnected between the frame and the third portion of a respective connector link; and a left handle and a right handle, wherein each said handle is pivotally mounted on the frame and selectively linked to a respective rocker link, wherein a first fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the left handle and the left rocker link, and a second fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the right handle and the right rocker link.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame and rotatable about a common crank axis disposed forward of the seat; a left connector link and a right connector link, each said connector link having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the first portion of each said connector link is rotatably connected to a respective crank; a left foot support and a right foot support, wherein each said foot support is connected to the second portion of a respective connector link; a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is pivotally interconnected between the frame and the third portion of a respective connector link; and a left handle and a right handle, wherein each said handle is pivotally mounted on the frame and selectively linked to a respective rocker link, wherein a first fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the left handle and the left rocker link, and a second fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the right handle and the right rocker link.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first fastener is alternatively selectively inserted through aligned openings in the left handle and the frame, and the second fastener is alternatively selectively inserted through aligned openings in the right handle and the frame, whereby each said handle is locked against pivoting relative to the frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the first fastener is alternatively selectively removed from at least two of the left handle, the left rocker link, and the frame, and the second fastener is alternatively selectively removed from at least two of the right handle, the right rocker link, and the frame, whereby each said handle is pivotal relative to both the frame and a respective rocker link.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first fastener is alternatively selectively removed from at least two of the left handle, the left rocker link, and the frame, and the second fastener is alternatively selectively removed from at least two of the right handle, the right rocker link, and the frame, whereby each said handle is pivotal relative to both the frame and a respective rocker link.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the handles and the rocker links pivot about a common pivot axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
192 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame and rotatable about a common crank axis disposed forward of the seat; a left connector link and a right connector link, each said connector link having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the first portion of each said connector link is rotatably connected to a respective crank; a left foot support and a right foot support, wherein each said foot support is connected to the second portion of a respective connector link; a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is pivotally interconnected between the frame and the third portion of a respective connector link; and a left handle and a right handle, wherein each said handle is pivotally mounted on the frame and selectively linked to a respective rocker link, wherein each said rocker link and each said handle pivot about a common pivot axis relative to the frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
192 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame and rotatable about a common crank axis disposed forward of the seat; a left connector link and a right connector link, each said connector link having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the first portion of each said connector link is rotatably connected to a respective crank; a left foot support and a right foot support, wherein each said foot support is connected to the second portion of a respective connector link; a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is pivotally interconnected between the frame and the third portion of a respective connector link; and a left handle and a right handle, wherein each said handle is pivotally mounted on the frame and selectively linked to a respective rocker link, wherein each said rocker link and each said handle pivot about a common pivot axis relative to the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein each said handle is disposed between the frame and a respective rocker link.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein a respective friction disc is disposed between each said handle and the frame.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein each said rocker link is sandwiched between two thrust bearings.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein a respective adjustment knob is disposed outside each said rocker link and is threaded into engagement with the frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
101 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right crank driven foot supports operatively connected to respective cranks; left and right crank driven rocker links operatively connected to respective cranks; and left and right handles pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the frame and selectively linked to respective rocker links, wherein respective removable fasteners extend through aligned holes in the handles and the rocker links to selectively link the handles and the rocker links.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
101 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right crank driven foot supports operatively connected to respective cranks; left and right crank driven rocker links operatively connected to respective cranks; and left and right handles pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the frame and selectively linked to respective rocker links, wherein respective removable fasteners extend through aligned holes in the handles and the rocker links to selectively link the handles and the rocker links.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the handles and the rocker links pivot about a common pivot axis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right crank driven foot supports operatively connected to respective cranks; left and right crank driven rocker links operatively connected to respective cranks; and left and right handles pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the frame and selectively linked to respective rocker links, wherein the handles and the rocker links pivot about a common pivot axis.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right crank driven foot supports operatively connected to respective cranks; left and right crank driven rocker links operatively connected to respective cranks; and left and right handles pivotally mounted on opposite sides of the frame and selectively linked to respective rocker links, wherein the handles and the rocker links pivot about a common pivot axis.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 13 , further comprising thrust bearings disposed between respective handles and respective rocker links.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 14 , further comprising friction discs disposed between respective handles and the frame.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising a means for adjusting compressive force acting on the friction discs.
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