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| 20080220945 | Body training machine - A body training machine comprises a driving assembly; the driving assembly having: two treadles at two sides thereof for treading by user; a first driving belt being cyclically installed around the treadles and a first belt wheel of a damping wheel so that the treading forces applied to the two treadles will be transferred to the damping wheel; a driven wheel connected to a pull rod through an elastic connecting wire; a second driving belt encircling the driven wheel and a second belt wheel of the damping wheel so that the pull rod is interacted with the damping wheel. The first belt wheel and second belt wheel are at two opposite sides of the damping wheel. A fly wheel is installed between the two treadles, and the first driving belt is cyclically installed around the fly wheel and a first belt wheel of a damping wheel. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080220946 | Multiple-direction swinging exciser - An exerciser includes a main frame with a swinging unit connected to an end thereof and a transmission unit is connected to the other end of the main frame. The transmission unit has an eccentric member connected thereto. The connection unit is pivotably connected to the swinging unit and a seat unit is connected to the connection unit. The connection unit has an extension link which is pivotably connected with the eccentric member. When the users tread the pedals connected with the transmission unit, the eccentric member, the connection unit and the swinging unit are activated so as to move the seat unit in multiple directions. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080269025 | Indoor Exercise Cycle With Tilt Function - A cycle apparatus for physical exercise, rehabilitation of injuries and increased balance, the apparatus designed as a stationary exercise cycle. The apparatus consist of a first lower stable frame configured to be supported on a floor and a second upper frame rotary connected on axle fixed cantilever on first frame. The upper frame has an adjustable tilt movement relative the lower frame crosswise the flywheel's revolving motion. Stabilizing of the upper frame is done by turning handlebars. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20080318738 | CROSSOVER EXERCISE RECUMBENT BIKE - The invention relates to a crossover exercise recumbent bike, comprising a pedal mechanism positioned on the bike body with a seat provided thereon. The characteristic of the invention lies in that each of two pedal cranks thereof has an axis of rotation tilted forward to form an included angle between the transversal direction; accordingly, when an exerciser steps on pedals to rotate the two cranks, the invention enables the exerciser to promote the multiple efficacy of exercise of firming up lower body (legs and butt) and strengthening upper body (flat abs) at the same time. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090011907 | Stationary Exercise Equipment - A control system and method for exercise equipment and the like provides a way to simulate a physical activity in a manner that takes into account the physics of the physical activity being simulated to provide an accurate simulation. According to one aspect of the present invention, the control system and method takes into account the physics of the corresponding physical activity to generate a virtual or predicted value of a variable such as velocity, acceleration, force, or the like. The difference between the virtual or expected physical variable and a measured variable is used as a control input to control resistance forces of the exercise equipment in a way that causes the user to experience forces that are the same or similar to the forces that would be encountered if the user were actually performing the physical activity being simulated rather than using the exercise equipment. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090023559 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member that is slidably received within the collar and may be positioned by sliding the member to a selected position. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and is operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, to release the member from the locked position, and when released, to allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam against which the cam biases the member. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090036274 | Multi-function excercise machine suitable for home use - An exercise machine suitable for exercising a person's muscles contains a frame ( | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090048075 | VIBRATIONAL ERGOMETER - Vibrational ergometer comprising a seat unit ( | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090048076 | Bicycling exercise apparatus - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090082177 | Method of exercising on a stationary exercise bicycle - A novel stationary exercise bicycle and method for exercising on that bicycle is disclosed. The novel bicycle, comprising a frame having front and rear sockets, a seat mounted into the rear socket, and a handlebar mounted in the front socket, can advantageously be adjusted so that a rider can adopt different riding positions to simulate outdoor bicycle riding conditions. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090170667 | Bicycling exercise apparatus with multiple element load dispersion - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first (lower front) mounting point including a multiple element distributed load arrangement and a second (upper rear) mounting point configured to maintain the frame a first lower front mounting point including a pin defining an axis substantially representing a line joining the second upper rear mounting point and the first lower front mounting point. The design includes a seat, a wheel, and pedals, and the frame is configured to pivot about the axis in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090192024 | STEPPING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A stepping exercise apparatus includes a body, a crank pedal mechanism and a foot support device. The crank pedal mechanism is mounted in the body and includes a crank shaft and two pedals mounted respectively on two ends of the crank shaft. The foot support device is connected to the body to support and includes two feet, two positioning locks and two stabilizer bars. The feet are respectively and pivotally connected to body between a folded position and an unfolded position. The positioning locks are respectively mounted between the body and the feet to respectively lock the feet with the body when the feet are respectively kept in the unfolded position. The stabilizer bars are respectively and transversely connected to the feet. | 07-30-2009 |
| 20090197744 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine includes: a base; a saddle provided on the base via a first elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal provided on the base so that a pedaling axis for the pedaling pedestal is tilted toward the saddle; and a handle provided on the base via a second elastic flexible shaft. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090239717 | Seat Mountable Exercise Device - A lower body exercise device for use with a seat. Other embodiments of the seat mountable lower body exercise device include a lower body exercise mechanism ( | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090239718 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine includes: a base; a saddle provided on the base via a first elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal provided on the base so that a pedaling axis for the pedaling pedestal is tilted toward the saddle; and a handle provided on the base via a second elastic flexible shaft. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090318270 | COLLAPSIBLE TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - A collapsible training device and method are disclosed. The training device is of the cycling type and may be fully folded into a relatively small and aesthetic stowing cabinet when not in use leaving the room free and nice or may be opened to a workout position when training is carried out. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100035732 | MUSCLE EXERCISE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A muscle exercise device can include a crank having an axis of rotation. A first arm can be connected to the crank so that a downward external force applied to the distal end of the first arm causes rotation of the crank. The devices of the present invention can further include a second arm to which a counterweight is connected. Optionally, an assist mechanism other than a counterweight can be used to provide upward movement of the first arm with minimal application of force by a subject. A retrofit kit can be provided for modifying an existing device such as an ergometer or road bicycle. The retrofit kit can include a counterweight and a fastener for attaching to the device to the existing device. The devices of the present invention allow for increased exercise capacity, isolation of muscle groups, and biomechanical forces which closely approximate comparable paired limb motion. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100105528 | Verticle exercise cycle - A vertical exercise apparatus having a set of waist high support rails capable of supporting the users body weight for use in conditioning upper body and lower body muscle groups of person using the device. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100130331 | EXERCISE BICYCLE - An exercise bicycle is provided with a planar four bar linkage with cranks. The bicycle frame ( | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100167881 | Crank mechanism and bicycle incorporating same - A crank mechanism useful on a bicycle or an exercise machine utilizing a pair of crank arms. A crank arm is attached to a crankshaft so that it can turn the crankshaft in either direction but is free to move through a defined angle about the crankshaft between positions of oppositely driving engagement with the crankshaft. The mechanism can be used in training athletes. In one embodiment the mechanism can be used to aid a bicyclist in maintaining an aerodynamic posture. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100190614 | TRAINING EQUIPMENTS ALTERED SPEED AS THE CONTINUALLY AND HORIZONTALLY OPERATE MECHANISM - A variable speed training apparatus of a continuous horizontal mechanism is disclosed, in which a lower body can be exercised by pedaling along a circular trace while overcoming the problems found in the conventional art, and an exercise effect can be doubled by using many leg muscles. The variable speed training apparatus of a continuous horizontal mechanism comprises a body frame; first and second rotation casings which are opposed to each other and are installed in both sides of the body frame | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100222183 | TRAINING APPARATUS - Training apparatus for physical exercise, preventive exercise and rehabilitation of injuries and increased balance, the apparatus designed as a stationary bicycle, similar to ergometer bikes or spinning bikes. The apparatus consist of a first lower stable frame configured to be supported on a floor and a second upper frame tiltable relative to the lower frame. The upper frame has an adjustable tilt movement relative the lower frame crosswise the flywheel's revolving motion. A steering gear is guided through the upper frame where a prolonged part of the steering gear is in contact with the floor, the part having a wheel suspension like design, consisting of barlinks, dampers, springs and wheels. Stabilizing of the upper frame is done by movement of the steering gear. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100248905 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise machine includes a frame, a saddle, at least one crank arm, at least one pedal, a force measurement, an angle detector, a processor, and an adjustment mechanism. The saddle is connected to the frame. The crank arm is pivotally connected to the frame, and the pedal is pivotally connected to the crank arm. The force measurement measures a force applied to the crank arm, and the angle detector detects a crank arm angle. The processor is programmed to calculating a work value according to the force and the crank arm angle. The feedback mechanism returns the work value to a user. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100273612 | MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING SEAT HEIGHT FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - The present invention is a seat height adjustment mechanism for exercise equipment having a seat. Examples of such exercise equipment include: stationary exercise bicycles; road or mountain type bicycles; resistance strength training supporting racks or platforms (e.g., preacher curl benches, military or shoulder press racks, etc.) for use with free weights; and resistance strength training machines that employ as resistance weight plates, deflectable members, elastic bands, springs, hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, etc. The mechanism comprises a member, a telescopic member, and an engagement member. The member extends upwardly and includes a rack. The telescopic member includes a first end telescopically received in the member and a seat end. The engagement member is coupled to the telescopic member and adapted to engage the rack. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100331149 | Special Needs Adaptive Tricycle - An apparatus adapted for use as a therapeutic tricycle; said apparatus including in part, a specialized lever system permitting optimal rider center of mass positioning; an optional steering lock out system; an embodiment prescribing optimized apparatus dimensions based upon rider weight to enhance apparatus stability; an improved chain management system; an improved wheelie bar system; a shock absorbing system; the combination permitting enhanced apparatus stability and ability to perform a varied array of maneuvers providing exercise, therapeutic, and recreational advantages which particularly benefit disabled children. A method of exercising tendons and/or heel cords using a specialized adaptive tricycle. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110082014 | FULLY ADJUSTABLE INTEGRATED EXERCISE WORKSTATION - An exercise workstation comprises a table assembly having a working surface, and an elliptical trainer. The elliptical trainer comprises a seat, and at least two footplates capable of elliptical motion about an axis having a horizontal component of motion greater than a vertical component of motion. A first distance between the seat and the table assembly is adjustable, a second distance between the seat and the axis is adjustable, the first distance and the second distance are independently adjustable, and the elliptical trainer is a recumbent or semi-recumbent elliptical trainer. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110092340 | EXERCISING MACHINE - The subject matter discloses an exercising device enabled to switch between elliptical course and circular course of footrests used by a user, comprising two main wheels, each connected to a different footrest; two connecting rods, the distal end of each connecting rod is connected to each main wheel and the proximal end of each connecting rod is connected to the body of the exercising device, said connecting rods are enabled to move the two main wheels on a horizontal axis. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110105282 | STATIONARY ARTICULATED BICYCLE - The present invention relates to a stationary articulated bicycle for physical exercise, especially for interiors (indoor), such as sports centers and fitness centers. In essence, it is aimed with the invention, the characterization of a new conception of stationary bike which has a hinge between two elements of a structure, to allow their relative angular displacement, which is intended to provide both a combination of balance and freedom, sensitive to forces applied to remove all and any impact that occurs in bone and nerve structure of the human body, providing comfort to the practitioner. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110118091 | IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DRIVE SYSTEM FOR BICYCLES - The invention relates to improvements in the drive system of bicycles, according to which the pedal axle ( | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110152040 | TRAINING SYSTEM COMPRISING A CYCLING DEVICE - A training system for training a body part of a user, comprising a frame for in use positioning the training system on a surface, a cycling device comprising at least one cycling member which is configured to rotate around a cycle axis, a vibration device for moving the at least one cycling member in a vibrating manner and also a method and use of the training system. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110177919 | A BICYCLE DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE POSITION SEATS - The subject matter discloses a bicycle device capable of functioning as an upright bicycle and a recumbent bicycle using one seat. The bicycle device according may comprise a seat, a body, a wheel operated by the user of the exercising device and a directing rod connecting the body and the seat. Such that movement of the directing rod allows positioning the seat in front position used for upright bicycle and rear position used for recumbent bicycle. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110195820 | Bicycling exercise apparatus - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a first mounting point and a second mounting point configured to maintain the frame. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with the wheel, and the frame is configured to pivot about the first mounting point and second mounting point in response to leaning by the user. Handlebars may be provided that enable further force application and enhance the leaning or pivoting in the bicycle riding simulation experience. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110237403 | EXERCISE MACHINE WITH STATIONARY BICYCLE AND INFLATABLE SEAT - An exercise machine includes a frame with foot pedals mounted thereon and a seat having an inflatable bladder whereby the user may undertake a cardiovascular workout and a core workout of abdominal and back muscles. A sensor may be used to sense the degree of compression of the inflatable bladder when a person sits on the inflatable seat whereby the internal pressure of the bladder may be adjusted accordingly. The frame may have two sections which are detachable so that one of the sections and the inflatable seat serve as a seating assembly when detached. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110245042 | Load Wheel for a Self-Propelled Exercise Device - A rotational bearing has an outer surface and an outer layer attached to the outer surface of the bearing by overmolding, bonding or mechanical fasteners. The outer layer has an outer surface which rotatably engages a bearing surface of a track along which the bearing device is adapted to travel, and is of a material softer than the material of the track bearing surface, such as a polymer or a relatively soft metal. In one example, the bearing is rotatably attached to a foot link carrying a foot engaging platform of a human powered conveyance or exercise system. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110263388 | MULTIMODE EXERCISE DEVICE - A multimode exercise device, including: a chassis with two opposing elongated sides; an exercise mechanism mounted onto the chassis comprising on each side of the chassis: a slidable assembly that is configured to move backward and forward along one elongated side of the chassis; a rotatable wheel configured to rotate about an axis at its center and mounted onto the slidable assembly; a pedal coupled to the rotatable wheel configured to rotate the rotatable wheel; a restraining rod that is rotatably coupled to a side of the chassis on a first end and rotatably coupled to the rotatable wheel at one of a plurality of user selectable attachment positions on the second end; a synchronizing mechanism to synchronize between the rotations of the rotatable wheels on both sides of the chassis. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110275486 | EXERCISE BIKE FOR REHABILITATION - An exercise bike for rehabilitation includes a frame, on which a first exercise module designed for training hands, a second exercise module designed for training feet, and a damping device to provide the first and second exercise modules loadings are provided. The first and second exercise modules each has two opposite one-way clutches that user may use to independently train his/her hand or feet without interference. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110275487 | Aquatic equilibrium cycle - Several embodiment of an exercycle which is suspended by floatation devices just below the surface of the water, requires the user to exercise both upper and lower body portions to work the cycle while maintaining balance in the water. The aquatic equilibrium cycle can be used for muscle toning, physical therapy or competition. Some embodiments employ a foot pedal having hinged wings which produce an octopus-type propulsion to move the cycle in a forward direction. Some embodiments allow the adjustment of the magnitude of floatation force to accommodate the body size of the particular end user. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110281693 | Portable Stationary Bicycle Trainer - A portable stationary bicycle trainer comprises a main frame having a top end and a bottom end and having handlebars attached to the top end thereof. A support member having a first end and a second end is connected at its first end to the main frame. A plurality of pedals is rotatably engaged to the main frame at a position adjacent to the first end of the support member. An arcuately shaped base having varied topography that simulates outdoor variable-grade terrain is connected to the bottom end of the main frame and the second end of the support member. The portable stationary bicycle trainer simultaneously provides the user with leg exercise and core muscle strength training. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110287901 | SUPPORT FOR SUPPORTING A BICYCLE USED AS AN EXERCISER - A support for a bicycle includes a front unit, a rear adjust unit, a front roller unit, a rear roller unit and a connection unit. Different sizes of bicycles can be connected to the support. The rear adjust unit, the front roller unit and the rear roller unit are adjustable to obtain different operation modes. The support is equipped with sensing system to be cooperated with software and hardware so as to perform as a video game. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120046147 | SEAT BACK MOUNTING SYSTEM - A mounting member is adapted for joining a seat back to a frame. The mounting member includes a base and an extension projecting from the base along an axis in absence of external forces to the extension. The extension has an end distant from the base that is connectable to the seat back and that is resiliently linearly movable in directions substantially perpendicular to the axis 360° about the axis. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120065028 | Exercise bicycle - An exercise bicycle including a body that supports a seat and handle bars. Supported by the body is a crank assembly. The crank assembly includes a shaft and crank arm that are variable in length. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120071301 | ADJUSTABLE INCLINING AND DECLINING EXERCISE BICYCLE - An exercise apparatus comprises an exercise cycle having a pedal assembly configured to rotate and at least one flywheel. The pedal assembly is in an operative relationship with the flywheel such that rotating the pedal assembly causes the flywheel to rotate. The exercise cycle comprises a frame connected to the pedal assembly, the frame supporting a seat for a user. The exercise apparatus further comprises a base configured to support the exercise cycle and to dynamically tilt the exercise cycle to simulate cycling on an inclined surface. The base comprises a platform configured to support the frame of the exercise cycle. The base further comprises at least one actuator configured to support at least part of the platform, the at least one actuator connected to the platform and configured to dynamically tilt the platform during operation of the exercise cycle. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120088637 | EXERCISE BICYCLE WITH MECHANICAL FLYWHEEL BRAKE - An exercise bicycle including a frame supporting a wheel such as a flywheel. A brake assembly (or resistance assembly) including a brake arm is pivotally coupled with the frame. The brake arm assembly includes a brake pad engaging the flywheel to alter the power needed to rotate the flywheel during exercise. A brake adjustment assembly is operably coupled with the brake arm. The adjustment assembly includes a shaft rotatably supported on the frame and mounted to be translated toward the flywheel while being restricted from translating away from the flywheel. A spring is positioned between the threaded shaft and the brake arm whereby rotation of the shaft increases or decreases compression of the spring thereby increasing or decreasing a frictional force between the brake pad and the flywheel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120088638 | EXERCISE BICYCLE WITH MAGNETIC FLYWHEEL BRAKE - An exercise bicycle including a frame supporting a flywheel. A magnetic brake assembly includes a brake arm pivotally mounted to the frame and including at least one magnet. The magnet is positioned adjacent to the flywheel and not in contact with the flywheel, the position of the magnet relative to the flywheel inducing a magnetic braking force on the flywheel. The pivot of the brake arm is positioned such that a pivot force vector induced on the brake arm by the magnetic braking acts to pivot the brake arm away from the flywheel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120108399 | BICYCLING EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENT LOAD DISPERSION - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a horizontal base, a lower front pivoting point, and user supporting hardware collectively adjoining pedals, a seat configured to support the user, and handlebars, the user supporting hardware provided above the horizontal base and interfacing with the lower front mounting point. The lower front pivoting point and the user supporting hardware include a multiple component resistive element arrangement and collectively define an axis of rotation forming an angle with the horizontal base of 30 to 45 degrees, sloping upward in a rearward direction from the front pivoting point to the user supporting hardware. When the user is seated on the seat and leans in one direction, such leaning causes the user supporting hardware, seat, and handlebars to rotate in the one direction about the axis of rotation. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120122633 | EXERCISE BICYCLE FRAME WITH BICYCLE SEAT AND HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES - An indoor cycling device including a unique frame arrangement with fore and aft adjustable seat and handlebar assemblies. The assemblies support a seat and handlebars for fore and aft movement. The assemblies may include a receiver with an elongate aperture with a slider positioned therein. The slider defines a first channel receiving a moveable member. A handle is operably coupled with the member to move the member within the channel in a first direction or a second direction such that a frictionally coupling is caused between the slider and the receiver when the slider is moved in the first direction and releases the coupling when the slider is moved in the second direction. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120178592 | Mobile gym and exercise bike - A bicycle which is made up of a frame, a front and rear wheel, an electric DC motor, a multiple mode selection switch, a torque selection switch, and a rear wheel stand which can either raise the wheel off of a surface or allow the wheel to touch the surface, is described. The multi-purpose bicycle can be used in standard mode, electric mode, stationary gym mode, or mobile gym mode. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120202653 | Sizing Fit Cycle - A modular sizing fit cycle, having an enclosed, acoustically dampened transmission, and calibrated height and angle adjusters, each designed to fit an individual to a bicycle according to specific measurements attained during a controlled ride. The sizing fit cycle is highly portable, having distinct pieces that facilitate portability. Additionally, the sizing fit cycle is preferably equipped with a quiet, chain and bell-driven transmission at the rear, facilitating accurate measurements via a load generator and providing a realistic simulation of a stable cycling session. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120238410 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CYCLE IMPROVEMENTS - A cycle with tapered drivetrain connections. The cycle includes a frame, a crank rotatably connected to the frame, and a driven wheel rotatably connected to the frame. The crank includes a crank arm and a crank spindle rotatably connected to the frame and non-rotatably connected to the crank arm. The crank spindle includes a crank mating surface to interface with the crank arm. The diameter of the crank spindle continuously decreases along at least a portion of the crank mating surface in a lateral direction. The crank arm includes a crank bore to interface with the crank mating surface. At least a portion of the crank bore has a diameter that continuously decreases in lateral direction. At least a portion of the crank bore taper has a taper rate and diameter equal to a taper rate and diameter of at least a portion of the crank spindle taper. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120238411 | UPPER AND LOWER BODY CYCLING EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a support frame configured to contact a support surface, and a cycler coupled to the frame. The cycler is configured to move with respect to the frame between a first position so as to be engaged by hands of a user of the exercise device, and a second position so as to be engaged by feet of the user. The exerciser also includes a lock configured to lock the cycler relative to the frame in the first and second positions. In an embodiment, the cycler is mounted on a movable frame that moves with respect to the support frame. In an embodiment, the movable frame is pivotally mounted to the support frame, such as to pivot generally parallel to the support frame, or generally across the support frame. In an embodiment, the movable frame is configured to slidably move up and down the support frame. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120258840 | FITNESS DEVICE - The invention relates to a fitness device ( | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120277066 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SITTING TYPE ELLIPTICAL TRAINER - A multifunctional elliptical trainer includes a frame, a seat, a leg training apparatus, and a hand training apparatus. The frame has at least roller rail. The seat is provided on the frame. The leg training apparatus includes a flywheel provided on the frame, two pedal bars, on each of which a pedal is provided, having ends pivotally connected to the flywheel, and having rollers to be engaged with the roller rail of the frame that the pedal bars slide along the roller rail. The hand training apparatus has two handles, each of which has a holding portion, pivoted on the frame and two linkages having opposite ends pivotally connected to the handles and the pedal bars respectively. User may sit on the seat, holds the handles, and steps on pedals of the pedal bars to train his/her legs and arms in an easy way. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120295770 | Dual-Use Exercising Bike on which a User can Sit and Lie - An exercising bike includes a main frame and a rear frame adjustably connected with the main frame. The main frame includes a support pipe having a slideway, a first linkage pivotally mounted on the support pipe, a seat mounted on the first linkage, a second linkage pivotally mounted on the support pipe, a handlebar mounted on the second linkage, and a third linkage pivotally connected with the first linkage and the second linkage. The rear frame includes an adjusting bar retractably mounted on the support pipe, a connecting lever pivotally connected with the adjusting bar and the first linkage, and at least one roller rotatably mounted on the adjusting bar and slidably mounted in the slideway. Thus, the position of the seat can be adjusted so that a user can operate the exercising bike in a sitting or lying posture. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120329611 | Motorized Lower Body Rehabilitation Device and Method - Disclosed is a motorized rehabilitation apparatus and method for disabled, impaired or injured individuals, which trains a proper gait, increases blood flow, relieves stress, and reconditions lower body muscles and joints. The device comprises a powered stationary bicycle having a seat, handle grips, and rotating foot pedals that receive motive input from an electric motor and user input. The device further includes a pair of thigh braces that are connected together between the user's thighs via a hingeable link and chain that controls and trains an individual's limbs through the pedal rotation. The disclosed method further combines the present bicycle device for rehabilitation in conjunction with visual stimuli in the way of a three dimensional television display that stimulates endorphins, relieves mental stress and allows the motive input from the bicycle and mild user input to exercise the limbs of a user without focusing on the rehabilitation activity. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130029808 | Cycling exercise machine having adjustable element - A cycling exercise machine includes a housing rotatably attached to a shaft of a stationary base and having two channels, a carrier having two levers slidably engaged in the channels of the housing respectively, a foot support attached to the carrier, a latch attached to the housing, and a spring biasing member engaged with the latch for biasing and forcing the latch to engage with either of the levers and to anchor and retain the carrier and the levers and the foot support to the housing at the required or predetermined position and for allowing the users of different statuses or postures or sizes or dimensions or legs to suitably actuate or operate the cycling exercise machine. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130065733 | DYNAMIC FIT UNIT - An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130123074 | BIKE SADDLE STRUCTURE IN WHICH THE OSCILLATION ANGLE AND HEIGHT OF A BIKE SADDLE ARE ADJUSTABLE, AND EXERCISE BICYCLE COMPRISING SAME - The present invention relates to a bike saddle structure in which the oscillation angle and height of a bike saddle are adjustable, and to an exercise bicycle comprising same. Vibrations in the bike saddle are minimized and the stability thereof is ensured during the left and right oscillation of the bike saddle, thus enabling a rider to exercise his/her whole body including the legs, pelvis, spine, abdomen, etc. over a long period of time. The forward and backward direction and height of the bike saddle are adjustable by the rider, thus providing a wide range of exercise. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130157813 | Bicycling Exercise Apparatus - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to said frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with said frame and pedals configured to interact with said wheel, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement comprising the arm. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130196828 | Multi Purpose Exercise Apparatus - The disclosed invention is an exercise device being capable of providing aerobic exercise and abdominal muscle conditioning. The device is comprised of an upper frame and a lower frame. The upper frame includes a seat back which supports the upper portion of the torso of a user. The lower frame includes a pelvis support and a bicycle pedaling mechanism. The preferred embodiment includes a linkage system that connects the upper frame to the lower frame. This linkage is capable of providing a translating center of rotation when the upper frame rotates with respect to the lower frame. This is done to follow the body's translating center of rotation during trunk flexion. An alternative to the preferred embodiment includes a arcuate roller attached to the upper frame. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130237385 | Adjustable frame for excercise device - An exercise device includes an adjustable frame and an exercise equipment. The adjustable frame includes a main supporting frame, a handle frame and an adjustable seat assembly. The main supporting frame includes a frame member for facilitating a predetermined exercise type. The a handle frame is supported by the main supporting frame at a position above a first end portion of the frame member, and includes a first handle bar and a plurality of second handle bars. The adjustable seat assembly includes a seat frame having a coupling portion moveably coupled with the main supporting frame, and a seat member mounted on a support portion of the seat frame. By adjustably and movably coupling the seat frame with respect to the main supporting frame, a distance between the seat member and the handle frame can be freely adjusted. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130260964 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a base providing a relatively higher first terminal end, a relatively lower second terminal end, and a track between the first and second terminal ends. The exercise apparatus also includes a seat unit movable along the track between a first position adjacent to the first terminal end and a second position located far apart from the first terminal end. An elevation difference relative to the seat unit is produced by a wheel pedal unit movable along the track between a first pedaling position adjacent to the second terminal end and located horizontally far apart from the seat unit, and a second pedaling position located far from the second terminal end and horizontally adjacent to the seat unit. Thus, changing the position of the wheel pedal unit and the position of the seat unit can change the elevation difference between the seat unit and the wheel pedal unit in both the vertical and horizontal directions. This enables a user to selectively perform different exercise modes in either a normal sitting posture or a recumbent sitting posture. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260965 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a base having a bracket member and a wheel pedal unit mounted at the base at a location far apart from the bracket member. A moving arm member is retractably coupled to the bracket member and movable relative to the bracket member in an angle of inclination between a first position and a second position. A seat unit is mounted at the moving arm member. Moving the moving arm member between a first location and a second location can change the elevation difference between the seat unit and the wheel pedal unit in both the vertical and horizontal directions, thus enabling the user to selectively perform different exercise modes in either a normal sitting posture or a recumbent sitting posture. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260966 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A support frame for an exercise apparatus includes a base providing a fulcrum, and a moving arm member having a rotating portion located at one end thereof, and a swinging portion located at an opposite end thereof and equipped with a seat unit. The rotating portion is equipped with a wheel pedal unit and is rotatably supported on the fulcrum of the base. The swinging portion is swingable on the center of the rotating portion between a high position located far apart from the base, and a low position located in closer proximity to the base. The support frame is configurable to change the elevation difference between the seat unit and the wheel pedal unit in both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction. Thus, the elevation difference is relatively changed by means of moving the moving arm member relative to the base. This causes the relative position between the wheel pedal unit and the seat unit to change for allowing the user to exercise in a normal upright, or elevated, sitting exercise mode or a recumbent sitting exercise mode. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130260967 | SUPPORT FRAME FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A support frame for an exercise apparatus includes a base, and a smoothly arched moving arm member slidably coupled to the base. The moving arm member defines a first end connected to a wheel pedal unit and an opposing second end connected to a saddle unit, such that the elevation difference between the first and second ends in the vertical direction, as well as in the horizontal direction, changes subject to changing the relative position between the moving arm member and the base. Thus, by means of moving the moving arm member relative to the base, the elevation difference between the first and second ends is relatively changed, causing change of the relative position between the wheel pedal unit and the saddle unit. This allows the user to select a normal upright sitting exercise mode or a recumbent sitting exercise mode. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130296139 | BICYCLING EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE ELEMENT LOAD DISPERSION - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a base, a frame comprising a head tube, and a lower front pivoting point connected to the base and an upper rear pivoting axial member positioned a fixed distance above the base. The lower front pivoting point and the upper rear pivoting axial member include a multiple component resistive element arrangement and collectively defining an axis of rotation, the axis of rotation forming a fixed angle relative to the base of 30 to 45 degrees, sloping upward in a rearward direction from the front pivoting point to the upper rear pivoting axial member. The design further includes a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the head tube and connected to the base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130303339 | Systems and Methods for a Hill Training Apparatus for a Bicycle Trainer - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a hill training apparatus for a bicycle trainer. The systems and methods disclosed herein enable cyclists to simulate hill resistance, incline, decline, and body positioning while riding on a bicycle trainer for improved training purposes. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140024502 | Exercise Cycle with Vibration Capabilities - An exercise cycle includes a base support and an upright support structure. Connected to the upright support structure are a seat, a handlebar assembly, a pedal assembly, and a resistance assembly. The upright support structure may be pivotally connected to the base support to allow the upright support structure to move between various tilted positions. One or more vibration assemblies may be connected to the exercise cycle at various locations in order to vibrate desired portions of the exercise cycle, such as the handlebar assembly, the seat, or the pedal assembly. The vibrations are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 01-23-2014 |
| 20140031173 | ANGLE ADJUSTING MECHANISM FOR A PEDALING DEVICE OF A PEDAL EXERCISER - A pedal exerciser includes a base having a coupling board and a compartment. A pedaling device includes a column pivotably mounted to the coupling board. An adjusting mechanism is mounted in the compartment and includes a toothed plate and a transmission device. The toothed plate includes an upper end fixed to the column. The toothed plate further includes an arcuate toothed portion at a lower end thereof. The transmission device includes a motor, a reduction gear train, and a transmission gear. The transmission gear is coupled to an output shaft of the reduction gear train and meshes with the toothed portion of the arcuate toothed plate. The motor is operable to drive the reduction gear train, the transmission, and the arcuate toothed plate. The pedaling device pivots to adjust an angle of the pedaling device relative to the base. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140073489 | OFFICE PEDALING DEVICE - An office pedaling device includes a base, a pedaling mechanism, and a working surface. The base stably stands on the ground. The pedaling mechanism is installed on the base. The base is erected upward with a pole, whose one end is connected to the base and whose other end has an undertaking element. The working surface is connected to the undertaking element for the user to conveniently do office works while pedaling. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140087923 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A user mountable stationary exercise device comprising, a base and a frame pivotally supported by the base such that the frame can pivot relative to the base about a pivot axis. The device also comprises a user actuated pedal arrangement supported by the frame and operatively connected to drive a wheel. In use, a user may mount the frame and apply force to the pedal arrangement to drive the wheel, and/or the frame to cause the frame to pivot relative to the base about the pivot axis. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140113776 | Rotary Arm/Leg Exerciser - The present invention provides a compact, unitary exercise machine which may be rapidly reconfigured such that the user can perform a variety of exercise routines employing essentially the same rotary exercise movement, whether using the legs or the arms, while simultaneously exercising all the muscles of the subject extremity, including antagonistic muscles. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140148312 | SWING EXERCISER - A swing exerciser includes a base and a frame is pivotably connected to the base by a shaft. An exerciser such as a stationary bike is connected on the frame. A returning device includes a resilient bar which has a first end fixed to the base, and a second end fixed to the frame. The frame swings about the shaft and from a balanced position to an inclined position. The resilient bar is bent and the first and second ends of the resilient bar generate a returning force to pivot the frame from the inclined position to the balanced position. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140235411 | Exercise machine For Use with Lower Body Negative Pressure Box - A compact, portable, lightweight, easily transportable leg press exercise apparatus to simulate both exercise and the daily activity of sitting in a microgravity environment. The exercise portion of the apparatus creates stress on the lower extremities by supplying a variable resistance to a reciprocating foot pedal by way of a coil spring and damper system acting through a four-bar linkage. The chair is adjustable in angle to fit each user and to simulate a force that is two-thirds of body weight. By combining resistance exercise and lower body negative pressure with the LBNP leg press exercise apparatus, the users experience one or more times body weight (BW) in stress on their musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems. By achieving one times BW or greater (artificial gravity) during exercise and two-thirds BW during sitting, the gap between the precondition and post condition syndrome will become smaller. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140235412 | Exercise machine For Use with Lower Body Negative Pressure Box - A compact, portable, lightweight, easily transportable leg press exercise apparatus to simulate both exercise and the daily activity of sitting in a microgravity environment. The exercise portion of the apparatus creates stress on the lower extremities by supplying a variable resistance to a reciprocating foot pedal by way of a coil spring and damper system acting through a four-bar linkage. The leg press exercise apparatus is paired with an existing Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) box to add an evenly distributed pressure-induced stress to the lower extremities. By combining resistance exercise and lower body negative pressure with the LBNP leg press exercise apparatus, the users experience one or more times body weight (BW) in stress on their musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and nervous systems. By achieving one times BW or greater (artificial gravity) during exercise and two-thirds BW during sitting, the gap between the precondition and post condition syndrome will become smaller. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140243158 | CRANK FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WHICH HELPS PREVENT INJURIES ON A RIDER'S ANKLE DURING AN UNEXPECTED DROP IN SPEED AND ASSISTS IN AVOIDING STRESS ON THE KNEES OF A RIDER DURING EXERCISING - An exercise equipment with an improved connecting bar connecting an exercise foot retaining device to a resistance, wherein a first longitudinal pedal bar is connected to a first bent longitudinal pedal connector bar and a second longitudinal pedal bar connected to a second bent longitudinal pedal connector bar, the bent first and second longitudinal connector bars each having a bent angle greater than zero and less than ninety degrees to thereby prevent the occurrence of a dead angle. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140243159 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine for exercising at least one limb, in particular for use in rehabilitation and/or fitness, with a supporting frame and a generator of circular motion, which can be rotated on a rotary shaft associated with the supporting frame, and a limb support for resting and/or supporting at least one limb. A rotational shaft arranged radially off-set with respect to the rotary shaft of the generator of circular motion is associated with the generator of circular motion to rotatably mount a rotator. The limb support is associated with the rotator, preferably eccentric to the rotational shaft. The trajectory of the limb support is elliptical, the ellipse being formed by an overlapping of the circular motions of the generator of circular motion and the rotator. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140274580 | HIGH KNEES EXERCISE APPARATUS - A high knees exercise apparatus is disclosed. The high knees exercise apparatus includes a base, two actuator members, and two pedals. The base includes a supporting member and a pivot portion. The pivot portion has a pivot axis. The actuator members are pivotally connected to two sides of the pivot portion respectively and moving in response to each other reversely. Each of the actuator members includes a lower portion swinging along an arc path centered on the pivot axis. The arc path includes a first arc extended from a virtual vertical line passing through the pivot axis and an angle of the first arc is 45 degrees to 100 degrees. Each of the pedals is pivotally connected to a free end of each of the lower portions. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140274581 | FITNESS DEVICE - A fitness device includes a body, a pedaling unit, a rotating unit, a seat unit, and at least one coupling unit. The coupling unit is pivotally mounted to the base and is coaxially aligned with the axle. The coupling unit is engaged with the rotating unit such that the rotating unit coaxially rotates with the coupling unit for driving the seat unit to convert between a first position in which the seat unit is located away from the base, and a second position in which the seat unit is located proximate to the base. A vertical distance and a horizontal distance between the seat unit and the pedaling unit are altered when converting between the first and second positions. By rotating the rotating unit, the horizontal and vertical distances between the seat and pedaling units are altered for allowing users to exercise in an upright posture or a recumbent posture. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140274582 | Training Equipment with Alternative Assembly Modules - A training device with alternative modules includes a main frame assembly, a front wheel assembly, a saddle, a pair of handbars and plurality of modular rear frame assemblies. The main frame assembly serves for mounting other components. This plurality of modular rear frame assemblies comprising a balance training rear frame assembly module and a pedal training rear frame assembly module. Either the balance training rear frame assembly module or the pedal training rear frame assembly module is removably attached to the main frame. In this way, could be quickly and conveniently converted from a balance bicycle to a conventional pedal bicycle. A user only needs to remove the fasteners holding the rear frame assembly to the main frame in order to finish such a conversion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287883 | COMPACT STATIONARY BICYCLE - A compact stationary bicycle is configured to fit beneath a desk. The compact stationary bicycle has a silent drive assembly, configured to be driven by a user. A casing is mechanically coupled to the silent drive assembly. An attachment assembly is mechanically coupled to the casing and configured to attach the casing to a chair occupied by the user putting the silent drive assembly well forward of knees of the user. The user of any height can drive the silent drive assembly beneath the desk without contacting the knees with the desk. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140309086 | Oblong Orbital Exercising Machine Having Adjustable and Extendable Trace of Movement - An oblong orbital exercising machine includes a main frame, an upright mounted on the main frame, two swinging handles each pivotally connected with the upright, two mounting rods each mounted on the respective swinging handle, two adjusting members each adjustably mounted on the respective mounting rod, a cycle movement mechanism mounted on the main frame, two cranks mounted on the cycle movement mechanism, two links each pivotally connected with the respective adjusting member and the respective crank, two sliding members each slidably mounted on the respective link, two pedals each secured on the respective sliding member, and two driven levers each pivotally connected with the respective mounting rod and the respective sliding member. Thus, the pedals are moved relative to the links to lengthen the forward and backward pace of the user's feet, so that the user's legs are extended. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140315693 | TRAINING AID FOR PEDAL POWERED APPARATUS - A removable training aid for a human powered vehicle of the kind in which a pair of opposed cranks are provided which rotate relative to a common axis, the aid providing an audible or tactile indication in use that a rider is rotating the pedals by applying an incorrect pedalling technique, the removable training aid comprising an intermediary body, attachment means for attaching the body to at least one of the cranks and a pedal secured to the intermediary body, the removable training aid being arranged so that in use the pedal is free to rotate around an axis of rotation that is parallel to the common axis, the intermediary part permitting movement of the axis of rotation of the pedal relative to the crank through at least one degree of freedom in the event that a force is applied to the pedal along a path that is not perpendicular to an imaginary line that connects the axis of rotation of the crank with the threaded bore in the crank. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20140357454 | Exercise Device - An improved structure for an exercise device having dual pedals wherein each pedal operates in a rotary manner in a vertical plane parallel to the bilateral axis of the user with each of the user's feet disposed, respectively, on a different one of the dual pedals. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150011364 | BICYCLE TRAINER - Provided is a bicycle trainer that provides a riding sensation such as that when actually riding a bicycle outdoors. The bicycle trainer is for training by using a detachably installed bicycle ( | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150018173 | ELLIPSE EXERCISER WITH INCLINATION ADJUSTMENT UNIT - An ellipse exerciser includes a base, a rail frame having two rails, an ellipse unit having two pedals and two roller units, and an adjustment unit having a bottom part and a support frame. The roller units are moved along the rails of the rail frame. The bottom part has two slots and each slot has teeth. Two guide boards are pivotably connected to the two respective outsides of the bottom part. Each guide board is connected with a spring. The support frame has a rod and two ends of the rod are respectively engaged with the slots. The guide boards each have a stop portion to guide the rods. When the support frame is rotated to different angular positions relative to the bottom part, the rods are engaged with different teeth so as to adjust the inclination of the rails. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150045190 | ECCENTRIC IDLER - An eccentric idler is disclosed. One application of the eccentric idler is on a stationary exercise cycle. The cycle may include an eccentric driver or driven shaft rotating a belt or chain. The idler is coupled to the cycle and is configured to rotate eccentrically in contact with the belt or chain. The stationary exercise cycle of various embodiments is configured to generate reciprocating motion, thereby providing users with a vibratory exercise experience. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150065308 | EXERCISE BICYCLE FRAME WITH BICYCLE SEAT AND HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLIES - An indoor cycling device including a unique frame arrangement with fore and aft adjustable seat and handlebar assemblies. The assemblies support a seat and handlebars for fore and aft movement. The assemblies may include a receiver with an elongate aperture with a slider positioned therein. The slider defines a first channel receiving a moveable member. A handle is operably coupled with the member to move the member within the channel in a first direction or a second direction such that a frictionally coupling is caused between the slider and the receiver when the slider is moved in the first direction and releases the coupling when the slider is moved in the second direction. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150080190 | Exercise Device - The invention relates to an exercise device, such as a bicycle or spinning bike, comprising a frame and a set of crank arms connected to a rotary shaft having an imaginary rotational axis stationary with respect to the frame. A further set of crank arms is mounted eccentrically with respect to the rotational axis of the shaft. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150080191 | BICYCLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, the stem passing through the headset collar and connected to a base by a connection arrangement comprising an arm. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem within the head tube by movement of the connection arrangement. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150099610 | RECUMBENT FITNESS EQUIPMENT WITH SYNCHRONIZED PEDALS AND ARMRESTS AND A SEAT ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - A recumbent fitness equipment with synchronized pedals and armrests and a seat adjustment device includes a frame, a rotary wheel assembly, a pair of pedal assemblies, a pair of armrests, a seat mounting rack, and seat. When the user stamps the pedals, the armrests also move along with the pedals, so that the user's feet and hands can move simultaneously during exercise, so as to improve exercise effect. Besides, the distances from the seat member and the armrest rods to the pedal assemblies can be adjusted to meet the demands of different users. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150111704 | Swingable Exercise Bike - A swingable exercise bike includes a base, a bike body and multiple cushion units. The base has two horizontal tubes. The bike body is pivotally connected with the base and has a bike frame and two swinging seats. The swinging seats are respectively securely mounted on a front end and a rear end of the bike frame. The cushion units are elastic and are mounted between the horizontal tubes and the swinging seats, each cushion unit having a fixed end and a free end opposite to the fixed end. The cushion units can help the bike body simulate a situation of riding a real bike, and provides fun and variations during exercising. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150119203 | DYNAMIC FIT UNIT - An optimal bicycle frame size based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding a dynamic fit unit is determined. A best-fit bicycle frame size that is a closest match to the optimal frame size is determined. At least one of the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's handlebar relative to the bottom bracket, and the optimal X,Y location of the bicycle's seat relative to the bottom bracket, is determined. A stem and spacer from a list of available stems and spacers that will best fit between the head tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the handlebar is determined. A seat post from a list of available seat posts that will best fit between the seat tube of the best-fit frame and the optimal X,Y location of the seat is determined. A list of the best-fit frame, the best fit stem and spacer, and the best fit seat post, is produced. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150352402 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH NON-UNIFORM FOOT PAD TRANSVERSE SPACING - A method and apparatus guide inclined movement of a left foot pad in a fore-aft direction on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of an exercise apparatus and inclined movement of a right foot pad in the fore-aft direction on a second side of the longitudinal centerline of the exercise apparatus such that the right foot pad and the left foot pad are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by a first distance when proximate a front of the exercise apparatus and are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by second distance greater than the first distance when proximate a rear of the exercise apparatus. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160023040 | MODIFIED MUSHROOM STOOL EXERCISE DEVICE - A modified mushroom stool exercise device for enabling aerobic and anaerobic exercise for a user seated thereon comprises a base member for providing a lower level having four wheels, a main body disposed over the base and a cushion member disposed over the main body. These parts are connected through a vertical swivel pole which is connected to the bottom of the cushion member, passes through the main body, and connects to the top of the base member. An internal base axle passes through the main body horizontally. A rod assembly may be attached to the base axle on either end as it exits the main body and two pedal assemblies can be attached to the base axle on the inside of the main body at one end and extend from the main body at the other end. | 01-28-2016 |
