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20080207407 | Exercise treadmill for additionally vibrating a user running or walking on a tread belt - In one embodiment, an exercise treadmill includes a tread belt for permitting a user to run or walk thereon, a motor, a wheel and belt assembly for operatively connecting one end of a motor shaft to the tread belt, a sensor proximate the shaft, a controller, and a control panel. The sensor senses a speed change of the shaft in response to an impact on the moving tread belt. In response to the sensing, the controller instructs the motor to increase shaft speed in substantially real time. A user can press a vibration key on the control panel to perform at least one of changing amplitude of a sinusoid and adding same to the shaft speed, changing frequency of the sinusoid and adding same to the shaft speed, and changing the shaft speed via the controller and the motor, thereby vibrating the tread belt. | 08-28-2008 |
20080234111 | Mid-deck hinged treadmill deck - This Mid-deck Hinged Treadmill Deck allows the deck of a treadmill to fold into small spaces which is useful to any use where space is limited. A few examples of such uses or applications are treadmills that fold under desk tops or treadmills that fold into furniture or treadmills that fold out of wall fixtures. The smaller volume required to box, ship and store a Mid-deck Hinged Treadmill also lowers freight and storage costs simply because more units will fit into a shipping container or warehouse space. To function properly the Mid-deck Hinged Treadmill Deck requires a rear mechanism that loosens the rear roller when it is being folded or unfolded and then locks or tightens the rear treadmill roller when it is used. | 09-25-2008 |
20080242518 | Proprioceptive/kinesthetic apparatus and method - Proprioceptive or kinesthetic exercise methods and apparatus are described. In one embodiment, a proprioceptive treadmill is described that comprises a foot-contact running surface that rotates about a pair of spaced pulleys, the running surface comprising at least one protuberance protruding upwards from the running surface. Proprioceptive exercise surfaces, exercise bicycles, steppers, ski machines, rowing machines and elliptic exercise machines are also described. | 10-02-2008 |
20080274861 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL WITH A LEVEL METER - The present invention is an electric treadmill. The treadmill includes a base with a tread belt, upright poles, handrails, and a control panel. There is also a level meter assembled at a preset location of the electric treadmill. Levelness of the electric treadmill is detected, and then the treadmill is adjusted to cater to the demands of the user. | 11-06-2008 |
20080280734 | Folding treadmill - An electrically driven, continuous track treadmill having a frame comprising a first section with a second section pivotably connected to a rear end thereof. The treadmill is adjustable between an operational position where the first and second sections are substantially horizontally aligned, and a folded position where the second section is pivoted onto said first section, such that an upper surface of the second section abuts an upper surface of the first section. A handle is pivotally connected to the first section of the frame and extends upwardly away therefrom when the treadmill is in the operational position. The handle pivots into abutting contact with a lower surface of the second section when the treadmill is in the folded position. The treadmill preferably is also provided with an inclination adjustment assembly that is selectively activatable to move the frame between a neutral position, a positively inclined position and a negatively inclined position relative to the floor surface. The treadmill is further provided with a shell configured to resemble a coffee table which is positioned over or around the treadmill when in the folded position. The treadmill therefore can be stored in plain sight. | 11-13-2008 |
20080287266 | BOVINE TREADMILL - A treadmill-like device for exercising large animals such as dairy cows. The large animal exercising device includes a hoof abrasion system and treadmill cleaning or flushing system. The exercise device of the invention can also include a cow identification reader for recovering information off of a data storage or identification device attached to the cow, with such information potentially including exercise pace and duration as well as animal routing information after an exercise session is completed. | 11-20-2008 |
20080287267 | DUAL DIRECTION EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING A DRAGGING OR PULLING ACTION - An exercise treadmill having an endless moveable surface looped around rollers or pulleys to form an upper run and a lower run, the movable surface being rotated when one of the rollers or pulleys is rotated, and an exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a weight resistance mechanism for providing a weight resistance for simulating the dragging or pulling of a load, wherein the weight resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific weight resistance setting; a movable hand grip controller operatively attached to the weight resistance mechanism for operating and controlling the exercise treadmill and the weight resistance mechanism, wherein the endless movable surface moves in a direction simulating walking or running backwards, and wherein the weight resistance mechanism applies an approximately constant and static force to the hand grip controller generally only in the same as the direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pulling direction, whereby operation of the treadmill simulates the dragging or pulling of a load by a combination of the actuation of the weight resistance mechanism to simulate the load and the walking or running backwards to provide the dragging or pulling action. | 11-20-2008 |
20080300115 | REAR MOUNTED PIVOTING TREADMILL CUSHIONING - A treadmill is described herein that utilizes a simple mechanism that absorbs impacts delivered to the treadmill by a user during use. The treadmill includes a frame for supporting an endless belt. A forward structure supports a first end of the frame. A pivoting structure supports and the second end of the frame and provides impact absorption. The pivoting structure includes a pivot arm that is pivotally affixed to an underside of the frame. A roller is mounted on a roller axle proximate the free end of the pivot arm. A spring is provided that has a first end in communication with the frame and has a second end in communication with the pivot arm for biasing the pivot arm away from the frame. Preferably, the spring surrounds a limiter that limits the maximum amount of travel that the pivot arm can extend away from the frame. | 12-04-2008 |
20080312046 | FOLDING MECHANISM FOR TREADMILLS - A folding mechanism for a treadmill, including a first support frame with two protruding portions mounted respectively at opposite ends of one side; a second support frame with two connector interfaces mounted respectively at opposite edges of two side frames, each of the connector interfaces corresponding respectively to the protruding portions; a pair of sliding bars having at least one sliding element at one end of each of the pair of sliding bars; a pair of stationary bars; and a pair of guide tracks mounted respectively in the interiors of two side walls of the first support frame, allowing the sliding elements to move along the guide tracks. | 12-18-2008 |
20080312047 | Treadmill - This present invention discloses a treadmill comprising a base, a platform, two rollers, an endless belt, and at least two assemblies, and therefore the user can adjust the location of the adjustable assembly relative to the platform for reducing impact of the platform and varying flexibility of the platform to meet the user's demanding so as to prevent sports injury during operation period. | 12-18-2008 |
20080312048 | TREADMILL BELT SUPPORT ASSEMBLY - A treadmill comprising:
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20080318737 | Buffering structure of treadmill - A buffering structure is coupled to a treadmill to buffer an action route of a support device. The buffering structure comprises a rockshaft and a buffering cushion. The rockshaft is mounted on the bottom of the support device and pivotally connected to the treadmill. The buffering cushion is connected to the outer surface of the rockshaft. The rockshaft and the buffering cushion are able to buffer the action route of the support device. As a result, the buffering structure of the present invention has simple configuration and low cost, and it is able to adjust the buffer route and not easy to get damaged. | 12-25-2008 |
20090005224 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL - A foldable treadmill comprising a base bracket, a deck coupled to the base bracket for moving between a use position and a stored position, a support post extending upwardly and movably coupled to the deck, and a handle pivotally connected to the support post. A handle linkage can be coupled to the handle, and a lifting device can be coupled between the base bracket and the handle linkage for moving the handle when the deck is being moved. In one embodiment, the lifting device includes a support rod coupled to the support post and a deck rod coupled between the base bracket and the support rod. In this embodiment, the support rod has a first portion slidably coupled to the deck and another portion coupled to the handle linkage. The treadmill can further include a control panel movably coupled to the top portion of the support post. Preferably, a link bar is coupled between the control panel and the handle for moving the control panel when the deck is being moved. | 01-01-2009 |
20090029831 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIMITING TRAVEL IN AN EXERCISE DEVICE, AND AN EXERCISE DEVICE INCLUDING SUCH A LIMITING DEVICE - A method and/or a device may limit a distance traveled by a treadle assembly in an exercise device. For example, the distance traveled by the treadle assembly may be limited by limiting a distance that a resistance element operably coupled to the treadle assembly may travel. An exercise apparatus may include a travel-limiting device or capability. | 01-29-2009 |
20090036273 | EXERCISE MACHINE INCLUDING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - An exercise machine including a weight measurement system which provides a signal representative of a user's weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes at least one load cell outputting a signal used by a microprocessor to determine an accurate value of the users weight. An embodiment of the weight measurement system includes a plurality of load cells using a Wheatstone bridge configuration to output a signal representative of a user's weight regardless of whether the weight is evenly distributed across each load cell. A calibration process calibrates the load cells for each exercise machine. | 02-05-2009 |
20090042698 | Folding mechanism for a treadmill - A folding mechanism for a treadmill including a handrail assembly pivotally attached by a coupling shaft to both sides of the front end of a base frame of a treadmill. Meanwhile, a positioning unit with an engaging element is provided such that the handrail assembly can be downwardly moved toward the base frame in an initial storage position. Moreover, an n-shaped foot rest is swivelably disposed at the center of the coupling shaft by a connecting arm. In this way, the n-shaped foot rest can be extended from a front crossbar of the base frame by the synchronic swiveling action of the coupling shaft when the handrail assembly is moved in the initial storage position. In match with an n-shaped supporting frame, the base frame can be brought into an upright position to achieve a vertical and stable folding state. | 02-12-2009 |
20090069159 | Folding mechanism of a treadmill - A folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. By use of a pneumatic cylinder, the platform frame may push the rear support in an opposing direction to keep a ground-touching slide action when the platform frame is moved upward and downward. In this way, an effective, strong, and auxiliary support force is created until the platform frame is moved in a vertical storage position or in a horizontal operation position. | 03-12-2009 |
20090075784 | Treadmill Cross Training Conversion - This device comprises two upward extending arms and mounting brackets which attach to the handrails of any treadmill and afford the user an opportunity to exercise the upper body in an action similar to cross country skiing. | 03-19-2009 |
20090082176 | EXERCISE DEVICES, COMPONENTS FOR EXERCISE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, an exercise device is provided in the form of a treadmill including a frame, a platform or deck, a continuous or circuitous belt surrounding the platform, and at least one columnar member coupled with e frame and extending generally upwards from the frame when the exercise device is in an intended operating orientation. A cushioning device is directly coupled to the columnar member and in contact with an underlying support surface. In one embodiment, the cushioning device may include a first end member coupled with the columnar member, a second end member in contact with the supporting surface, and one or more compression members disposed between the first end member and the second end member. | 03-26-2009 |
20090088301 | TREADMILL WITH CUSHION ASSEMBLY - A treadmill including a frame, an endless belt having an upwardly-exposed exercise section, a deck disposed underneath the exercise section of the belt, and a cushion assembly positioned between the deck and the frame for providing cushion in order to reduce high impact loads on the user's body. The cushion assembly comprises a lever having a first portion that is operably coupled to the deck and a second portion that is rotatably coupled to the frame. The cushion assembly also comprises a resilient member coupled to both the lever and the frame so that the resilient member resists rotation of the lever as the lever is rotated. The elastic deformation of the resilient member provides resistance to displacement of the deck and therefore creates a cushion effect on the user's feet, ankles and knees as the user's feet contact the belt. | 04-02-2009 |
20090093347 | INTEGRATED FOLDING MECHANISM OF A TREADMILL - An integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher supported by a pneumatic cylinder at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. In this way, the rear support may be pushed upward to bring the platform frame in a vertical stable folding position or in a flat ground-touching position when the platform frame is moved upward and downward. Meanwhile, a coupling rod is pivotally interposed between the rear support and an L-shaped handrail assembly. Under the action of an elastic element, the handrail assembly is movable with the platform frame for creating a synchronic folding and extending action. | 04-09-2009 |
20090111664 | FOLDIND TREADMILL OFFERING BUFFERING EFFECT DURING FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THEREOF - A folding treadmill offering buffering effect during folding and unfolding comprises a base that has a circular tread belt as well as a power cylinder. The power cylinder includes a pressurization chamber and an oil-air cylinder chamber, wherein the oil-air cylinder chamber is loaded with pressured air and oil of a predetermined amount. Due to velocity difference between air and oil, a phased-changeable deceleration resistance can be provided during folding and unfolding the treadmill. Further, the characteristics of the power cylinder is related to buffer and balance so as to achieve the buffering effect in both lifting and lowering of the base. Thereupon, a safe altitude of the base can be defined and a designed structure contributing to users' safety can be accomplished. | 04-30-2009 |
20090111665 | Integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill - An integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher supported by a pneumatic cylinder at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. In this way, the rear support may be pushed upward to bring the platform frame in a vertical stable folding position or in a flat ground-touching position when the platform frame is moved upward and downward. Meanwhile, the rear support is provided with a push rod opposing to the handrail assembly. The push rod is adapted to push a coupling cross shaft having a rotation disc at both sides thereof, respectively. In this way, the handrail assembly fixed coaxially to the rotation discs can be synchronically moved in a flat position or in an upright position. | 04-30-2009 |
20090111666 | Folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill - A folding mechanism for a handrail frame assembly of a treadmill having a coupling cross shaft with a rotational disc at each side thereof for pivotally coupling to the hollow handrail frame assembly. A pull rod is received within the handrail frame assembly. In this way, two handles and a console support at the top end of the handrail frame assembly move by use of the corresponding action of the pull rod toward each other or away from each other in position when the handrail frame assembly is folded in a storage position or moved in an upright position. | 04-30-2009 |
20090118103 | DUAL DIRECTION EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING A DRAGGING OR PULLING ACTION WITH A USER ADJUSTABLE CONSTANT STATIC WEIGHT RESISTANCE - An exercise treadmill having an endless moveable surface looped around rollers or pulleys to form an upper run and a lower run, the movable surface being rotated when one of the rollers or pulleys is rotated, and an exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a weight resistance mechanism for providing a weight resistance for simulating the dragging or pulling of a load, wherein the weight resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific weight resistance setting; a movable hand controller operatively attached to the weight resistance mechanism for operating and controlling the exercise treadmill and the weight resistance mechanism, wherein the endless movable surface moves in a direction simulating walking or running backwards, and wherein the weight resistance mechanism applies a constant and static force to the hand controller generally only in the same as the direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pulling direction, whereby operation of the treadmill simulates the dragging or pulling of a load by a combination of the actuation of the weight resistance mechanism to simulate the load and the walking or running backwards to provide the dragging or pulling action. | 05-07-2009 |
20090124465 | Engaging mechanism for a folding apparatus of a treadmill - The invention relates to an engaging mechanism for a folding apparatus of a treadmill that is adapted to apply an appropriate locking force to a slidable pushing assembly of the folding apparatus such that an unexpected false pushing action caused by the driving behavior of a slope adjusting support by the lifting motor is prevented when the platform frame of the treadmill is moved in a horizontal operational position. | 05-14-2009 |
20090124466 | Treadmill having a compact shape - The treadmill comprises a base frame adapted to rest on a surface which has left and right inner sides and left and right outer sides; a tread base having a frame including a front end, a rear end, and left and right outer surfaces; a linkage assembly having a first end connected to the front of the tread base and a second end connected to the base frame. The lateral width between the left and right outer sides of the base frame is substantially same with the lateral width between the left and right outer surfaces of the tread base; the linkage unit is approximately mounted in a space which is formed by the left and right inner surfaces of the base frame and the bottom of the tread base. | 05-14-2009 |
20090137367 | INCLINING TREADMILL WITH MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM - A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force. | 05-28-2009 |
20090163326 | ENGAGING MECHANISM FOR A FOLDING APPARATUS OF A TREADMILL - The invention relates to an engaging mechanism for a folding apparatus of a treadmill that is adapted to apply a proper engaging force to a positioning plate fixed at the bottom of the internal side of the handrail assembly such that an unexpected false pushing action caused by the driving behavior of a slope adjusting support by the lifting motor is prevented when the platform frame of the treadmill is moved in a horizontal operational position. | 06-25-2009 |
20090163327 | Folding treadmill - A folding treadmill includes a tread base supported by a foot structure which has guide plates formed with elongated slots on two sides of the tread base. The tread base is connected pivotally on the base support through pivot members which are mounted movably within the respective slots so that the tread base is turnable between a folded position and an unfolded position and movable rearward when the tread base turns to the folded position or forward when the tread base turns to the unfolded position. The foot structure further includes a guide rail structure on two sides of the tread base to support movably a first roller which is attached to the tread base and a lifting device for lifting the tread base. | 06-25-2009 |
20090170666 | Support Deck for Treadmill - A support deck for a treadmill is disposed under an upper stretch of an endless tread belt to support the tread belt and a user thereon. The support deck includes a plurality of indentations on a top surface thereof. Lubricant or lubricating oil is received in the indentations for lubrication between the support deck and the tread belt, thereby reducing friction between the support deck and the tread belt. Thus, the wear of the tread belt decreases, and the life of the tread belt increases. Moreover, the support deck may further include a plurality of ridges on the top surface thereof to offer foot reflexology. | 07-02-2009 |
20090176627 | INTEGRATED FOLDING MECHANISM OF A TREADMILL - An integrated folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher supported by a pneumatic cylinder at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. In this way, the rear support may be pushed upward to bring the platform frame in a vertical stable folding position or in a flat ground-touching position when the platform frame is moved upward and downward. Meanwhile, a connecting rod is interposed between the rear support and the handrail assembly such that the handrail assembly can synchronically move with the platform frame in an extracted or an extended position. | 07-09-2009 |
20090176628 | TREADMILL BELT WITH FOAMED CUSHION LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING - The present invention is directed to a treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making same. In one embodiment, the treadmill belt includes a fabric base layer and a foamed cushion layer foamed on and integral with the fabric base layer. The foamed cushion layer includes a thermoplastic composition and has a Shore A hardness of about 20 to about 80. In one example, the first foamed cushion layer is from about 0.05 inches to about 0.35 inches thick. The thermoplastic composition, prior to being foamed, includes about 1 part to about 5 parts of a foaming agent, e.g., a chemical foaming agent, based on 100 parts thermoplastic material, e.g., polyvinyl chloride. An outer wear layer is securely adhered on the foamed cushion layer to sandwich the foamed cushion layer between the fabric base layer and outer wear layer thereby defining the treadmill belt. | 07-09-2009 |
20090176629 | AUTOMATIC VELOCITY CONTROL TREADMILL USING PRESSURE SENSOR ARRAY AND FUZZY-LOGIC - The present invention relates to an automatic speed-controlled treadmill using a pressure sensor array and a method of operating the same. The automatic speed-controlled treadmill includes a walking belt, a pressure sensor array including pressure sensors for detecting loads of the exerciser's feet and outputting the detected loads of the feet as load detection signals, a pace speed status storage unit for storing a pace speed and variation in pace speed of the exerciser, and a control unit provided with an algorithm for calculating a pace speed of the exerciser using the load detection signals, calculating a difference between a previous pace speed and a current pace speed as the variation in pace speed, calculating the exercise center of the exerciser, and proportionally accelerating/decelerating a driving speed of the walking belt in consideration of the variation in pace speed and the exercise center. | 07-09-2009 |
20090181829 | Cushioning device for treadmill - The present invention is related to a cushioning device for treadmill, wherein the treadmill has a base with a side frame on each of its both sides, a deck disposed on the base to allow for the motions of running or walking by users, and a track surrounding and disposed on the deck. The deck is fastened to the base at least at its one end. At least one cushioning devices with adjustable cushion force are correspondingly disposed between the both sides of the deck and the side frames of the base. Each cushioning device has a plunger cylinder used to provide a cushion force in the reverse direction to cushion impact loads imparted on the deck while running or walking. | 07-16-2009 |
20090181830 | Fitness treadmill - A fitness treadmill consists mainly of a base, two sliding rail sets and two stepping boards; each of the rail set is formed by two rails in symmetrical shape; each rail has an upper rail strip assembled on the lower rail strip and the upper and lower rail strips are implemented with one or more than one guiding section based on the stepping board moving method; whereas the two stepping boards are respectively installed with front rollers and rear rollers on the two sides for each of the stepping board set to be assembled to each sliding rail set so that the rear rollers are pressed against the upper rail strip and the front rollers are pressed against the lower rail strip for the front and rear rollers to roll along the upper and lower rails and guiding section. | 07-16-2009 |
20090181831 | Safety device for folding treadmill - A folding treadmill includes a frame pivotally coupled to a seat, a tread base having a motorized endless treadmill belt and having a front portion pivotally coupled to the frame for allowing the front portion of the tread base to be moved up and down relative to the seat by the frame, and a switching device having one switching member attached to the frame, and another switching member attached to the tread base for selectively switching off the motorized endless treadmill belt when the tread base is moved upwardly to the upward folding position and for preventing the motorized endless treadmill belt from being operated inadvertently and for preventing the users or children from being hurt inadvertently. | 07-16-2009 |
20090215589 | Walking Aid for a Mechanically Driven Treadmill - The invention relates to a walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill, comprising at least one tractive element that is guided over two respective deflection rollers and that is driven directly or indirectly by means of the treadmill. The tract of said element that directly faces the treadmill belt is displaced in the same direction as said belt and the tract of the element that faces away from the belt is displaced in the opposite direction to the latter. The aid also comprises at least one fixing element, which is located on the tractive element, for supports for part of the feet and/or legs. | 08-27-2009 |
20090221405 | SHAKING MECHANISM OF A TREADMILL - A shaking mechanism of a treadmill having a shaking plate attached to the bottom of a platform of the treadmill. The shaking plate is driven by at least one shaking drive unit disposed on a supporting plate of a base frame such that the platform creates an expected up-and-down shaking effect. | 09-03-2009 |
20090239716 | SIDE-SUPPORTING TYPE FOLDING MECHANISM FOR A TREADMILL - A side-supporting type folding mechanism for a treadmill having a rotating shaft pivotally disposed at the bottom of a base frame of the treadmill. Both sides of the rotating shaft are provided with a wing panel. The other end of the wing panel is supported by a pneumatic cylinder. Meanwhile, the center of the wing panel is pivotally connected with a top rod such that another end of the top rod pushes a rotating disc movable with the handrail. In addition, the center of the rotating shaft is connected with an auxiliary support having ground-touching rollers. Meanwhile, the pivot joints among the pneumatic cylinder, the wing panel and the top rod are disposed at a position of the same axle line. In this way, a potential great shear stress created between the supporting elements can be eliminated when the treadmill is folded in a folded position. Thus, the service life of the supporting elements can be extended. | 09-24-2009 |
20090258763 | WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TREADMILL - A wheelchair-accessible treadmill with a safety system allowing wheelchair users to exercise without the risk off steering off-course, tipping over, or rolling backwards off the treadmill. The wheelchair is secured by straps or similar means to two or more linear bearings that move along the side of the treadmill on rods or in tracks. When securely fastened, these allow the wheelchair to move forward and backward on the treadmill belt. The treadmill belt may be wider than standard, the height may be lower than standard, and a ramp may be used for access. An optical sensor may be used to determine the forward and backward movement of the wheelchair user. Wheelchair specific programs may be available through the control panel. | 10-15-2009 |
20090264258 | Buffering Apparatus - A treadmill includes an external frame, an internal frame connected to the external frame, a belt in the form of a loop supported on the internal frame and a buffering apparatus for buffering the internal frame. The buffering apparatus includes a crossbar and two buffer sets. The crossbar is rotationally provided on the external frame between various positions. Each of the buffer sets includes a plurality of buffering blocks made with different elastic coefficients so that a selected one of the buffering blocks is brought into contact with the internal frame when the crossbar is in a related one of the positions. | 10-22-2009 |
20090264259 | INTEGRATED ROLLER FOR A TREADMILL, METHOD FOR MAKING AND A SPECIAL-PURPOSE EXTRUSION TOOL - An integrated roller for a treadmill is comprised of rollers, the said rollers are of integrated structure with the outer end and the inner end integrated, the outer diameter surface of the said inner end and the inner hole surface of the said outer end form close fit or clearance fit, and the tip of the inner end extends inward along the inner diameter direction for a distance to form a plateau shape. The making method thereof comprises an extrusion and an inverted extrusion by a mold. This utility model features material saving, simple structure and less process steps in making and makes up the drawback of prior art rollers of high raw materials consumption, complicated structure and complicated making process. This invention is used for treadmill rollers. | 10-22-2009 |
20090264260 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH TREADLES - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces. | 10-22-2009 |
20090280964 | Treadmill having adjustable control panel - A treadmill includes a support device disposed on a tread base, a handle device having two arms pivotally attached to the support device with an axle and rotatable between a working position and a storing position, and a control device disposed between the arms. The control device may include a frame pivotally attached to the arms with a pivot shaft for allowing the frame to be pivoted relative to the arms of the handle device. The control device includes a groove formed in a flap, and the support device includes a guide rod slidably engaged into the groove of the flap for guiding the frame to pivot relative to the support device and for limiting the frame to rotate relative to the support device. | 11-12-2009 |
20090312158 | TREADMILL - An articulating treadmill is disclosed that includes a support frame, a motor frame, and a base frame. The motor frame is pivotally attached to the support frame along a first pivot line, and the base frame is pivotally attached to motor frame along a second pivot line spaced from the first pivot line. The base frame pivots about the second pivot line from an unfolded configuration to a folded configuration, and vice versa. The treadmill includes an elevation motor having an extension arm. The elevation motor is attached between the motor frame and a base of the support frame. As the extension arm of the elevation motor extends or retracts, the incline of the treadmill support bed increases or decreases, respectively. The treadmill also includes an adjustable roller system. | 12-17-2009 |
20100016127 | TREADMILL CONVERSION RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - A treadmill conversion resistance training apparatus includes mirror-image left and right attachments for attaching to treadmill vertical support columns, each attachment having a vertical mounting bracket removably attachable to a vertical support column; a translation member rotatingly connectable to the vertical mounting bracket at a translation axis; resistance straps removably connectable between the translation member and the mounting bracket; a handle connectable to the translation member and lockable at selected angles; wherein, the treadmill to continues to function as an treadmill while the apparatus is attached. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle having an articulation joint lockable at selectable angles. A treadmill conversion apparatus includes a handle joint having adjustable resistance portion. | 01-21-2010 |
20100022358 | DEVICE HAVING A SURFACE DISPLACEABLE IN TWO SPATIAL DIRECTIONS - A device having a surface displaceable in two spatial directions, including a carrier frame; a conveyor means disposed such that it circulates on the carrier frame in a first direction; a plurality of belt units, each belt unit being fastenable to the conveyor means in such a way that it is displaceable in the first direction, and each belt unit including: a first continuous belt that is disposed such that it circulates on the belt unit in a second direction; and a first driving roller for driving the first continuous belt in the second direction; each first driving roller being actuated by a dedicated drive; and each belt unit additionally has a second continuous belt that is situated on the belt unit parallel to the first continuous belt. | 01-28-2010 |
20100029444 | FOLDABLE SUPPORT FRAME FOR TREADMILL - A foldable support frame for a treadmill includes a bottom bracket, two pivot seats mounted on the bottom bracket, two limit protrusions mounted on the bottom bracket, and two support arms mounted on the bottom bracket and each having a lower end which is pivotally mounted on a respective one of the pivot seats and is detachably mounted on a respective one of the limit protrusions. Thus, each of the support arms is pivotable relative to the respective pivot seat to be parallel with the bottom bracket, and the lower end of each of the two support arms is movable to detach from the respective limit protrusion to facilitate a user mounting electric wires from the lower end of each of the support arms. | 02-04-2010 |
20100035731 | Treadmill Belt With Layer of Thermoplastic Foamed Material - Continuous treadmill belt comprising a continuous first foamed layer ( | 02-11-2010 |
20100048360 | REAR DRIVE TYPE ELECTRIC TREADMILL - A rear drive type electric treadmill wherein a driving motor is disposed at the rear end of a platform for directly driving a rear drum that is matched with a front drum so as to bring a continuous moving belt in a continuous movement. In this way, the force to rotate the continuous moving belt comes from a position behind an operator, thereby eliminating the frustration of the continuous moving belt each time when a force acts thereon. Moreover, a horizontal portion of the base frame has a slide recess facing to the platform. The platform is provided with a projecting wheel set at both sides thereof in match of the slide recesses. In this way, the platform is easily lifted upward in a vertical position. Consequently, it is beneficial for the operator to fold-up and move the treadmill. | 02-25-2010 |
20100056344 | POSITIONING APPARATUS FOR FOLDABLE RUNNING MACHINE - A positioning apparatus for a foldable running machine includes a base, a running platform, and a folding assembly. The running platform is pivotally connected to the base. The folding assembly is connected to the running platform and includes at least one slide guide rail, at least one cylinder, and at least one rod. The cylinder is slidably coupled to the slide guide rail, wherein both the cylinder and the slide guide rail are parallel to the extending direction of the running platform. The rod is pivotally connected to the cylinder and pivotally connected to the base. | 03-04-2010 |
20100075812 | DUAL DECK EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the area of the rear rollers are pivotally secured and the front of the belts in the area of the front roller are adapted to reciprocate in an up and down motion during use. In some implementations, the moving surfaces include an interconnection structure such that a generally downward movement of one surface is coordinated with a generally upward movement of the other surface. In other implementations, the moving surfaces are operably associated with one or more resistance elements that effect the amount of force required to pivot or actuate the moving surfaces. | 03-25-2010 |
20100093500 | PROPRIOCEPTIVE/KINESTHETIC APPARATUS AND METHOD - Footwear including a support member having an upper surface attachable to a foot, and two bulbous protuberances, a forward bulbous protuberance and rearward bulbous protuberance, each having a curved outer contour, protruding from a lower surface of the support member on opposite sides of a latitudinal midline thereof, and wherein at least one of the protuberances is offset from the centerline of the support member. | 04-15-2010 |
20100105527 | Treadmill Deck - A laminated treadmill deck insert includes a wear surface formed of a phenolic impregnated paper laminated to an isocyanate resin bonded MDF insert core less than about 5/16 inch thick. A low moisture content isocyanate resin bonded wood fiber MDF core enables dimensional stability and high internal bonding strength even at reduced insert thicknesses. The deck insert is disposed on a support deck adjacent the upper run of an endless treadmill belt. The insert is provided with wear surfaces on each broad side and is easily removable and reversible to expose the second wear surface. | 04-29-2010 |
20100173755 | Base for a treadmill - A base for a treadmill has a bottom board, two side frames and two stepping frames. The bottom board has two sides. The side frames are attached respectively to the sides of the bottom board, and each side-frame has a top. The stepping frames are connected respectively to the side frames, and each stepping frame has an anti-slipping frame and a side wing. The anti-slipping frame is mounted securely on the top of a corresponding side frame and has a top and an anti-slipping member mounted on the top of the anti-slipping frame. The side wing is connected to the anti-slipping frame and extends toward a side opposite to the bottom board. Accordingly, the base can fit with different running belts with different widths and is versatile and convenient in use. | 07-08-2010 |
20100204018 | Treadmill Cross Training Conversion - This device comprises two upward extending arms and adjustable mounting brackets that can be attached independently to the handrails of most treadmills and affords users an opportunity to exercise the upper body in an action similar to cross country skiing. | 08-12-2010 |
20100216607 | Exercise Apparatus - An exercise apparatus for exercising the muscles of the human body required for running on a running surface, comprising a belt continuously circling over two deflection rollers rotatable about two mutually parallel axes in one direction, the running surface for exercising being allocated to the carrying side of the belt on the upper surface of the same facing away from the deflection rollers, is characterized in that at least one of the two deflection rollers has a drive controlled via a controller, that a load pick-up stationary with respect to the exercising apparatus is allocated to the lower surface of the carrying side of the belt facing the return side, that the belt has a thick, flexibly resilient, soft layer on its upper surface facing away from the deflection rollers, and that the running surface is allocated to the free outside thereof. | 08-26-2010 |
20100222182 | TREADMILL WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL AND CONTROL MODULE OF THE SAME - A treadmill includes a body having a belt for supporting an exerciser, an exerciser detecting portion installed in a predetermined area of the body to detect movement of the exerciser, a driving motor coupled to the body to drive the belt, a control portion for generating a first control signal for adjusting a rotation speed of the driving motor based on a signal received from the exerciser detecting portion, a motor driving portion for adjusting the rotation speed of the driving motor according to the first control signal received from the control portion, and an electrical braking portion for reducing the rotation speed of the driving motor. The treadmill quickly follows acceleration or deceleration of an exerciser; provides an experience as if the exerciser is exercising on the ground, thereby improve an exerciser's exercising experience; accepts various exercising patterns of an exerciser; resolves a problem in that a motor driving portion is tripped due to a load caused by quick deceleration; and preprocesses measured values of an exerciser's position to resolve a problem in that a speed of a belt cannot be controlled due to measurement errors contained in measured values. | 09-02-2010 |
20100227740 | TREADMILL BELT OF A TREADMILL - A treadmill belt of a treadmill includes a matrix and a foam layer. The foam layer is integrally combined with the matrix after a solid material and the matrix covered on the solid material are heated, foamed and compressed, such that the flatness of the combined matrix and foam layer as well as the comfort of jogging can be enhanced. | 09-09-2010 |
20100240497 | Folding structure of a treadmill - A folding structure of a treadmill includes a base with a treadmill belt, two support frames pivotally coupled to a front end of the base, a fixture installed a pivotally connection position of the two support frames and the base, the front sections of the two lateral bars being pivotally and respectively coupled onto the two support frames, a support bar being pivotally coupled to a rear section of each lateral bar, and the support bar being pivotally coupled to a rear end of the base, such that the lateral bars are supported by the support frame and the support bar to form a transversally extended holding section. | 09-23-2010 |
20100240498 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus is implemented with a frame with a horizontal and vertical component and a rotatable endless belt mounted on the horizontal frame component, the belt having a surface for supporting a user. Vertical frame component has an upper body engaging element connected thereto and adapted to engage the shoulders of a user during a portion of an exercise cycle. An actuator is disposed between the upper body engaging element and the vertical frame component, wherein an increase in actuator length raises the height of the upper body engaging element relative to the belt. The upper body engaging element is positioned at a start position of low height to engage the user in a low-level position at a beginning of the exercise cycle, and the upper body engaging element increases in height as the user accelerates and rises to a fully upright position. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248904 | TREADMILL DECK LOCKING MECHANISM - The present invention relates to a locking mechanism for use with exercise treadmills capable of being selectively configured in an operating configuration or a storage configuration. The locking mechanism may utilize various configurations of engagement devices and/or locking members to allow a user to selectively lock a treadmill frame in a fixed position relative to a base frame. | 09-30-2010 |
20100279827 | INTEGRAL TREADMILL RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - An integral treadmill resistance training apparatus includes a treadmill having a treadway; left and right support columns, each support column including a base portion connected to the treadmill and an upper portion extending upward from the base portion; first and second translation members, each of the first and second translation members rotatingly connected to the left and right support column upper portions, respectively, at a translation axis, each of the translation members including one or more resistance strap connection points radially distal from the translation axis; first and second articulated handles connected to the first and second translation members, respectively; first and second handle locking mechanisms engageable with the first and second translation members and the first and second handles, respectively; and, one or more resistance straps removably connectable between each of the first and second translation members and the left and right support columns, respectively. | 11-04-2010 |
20100285929 | TREADMILL WITH INTEGRATED WALKING REHABILITATION DEVICE - A treadmill for providing walking rehabilitation to a rehabilitee is provided including a base including a belt and a walking rehabilitation device interconnected with the base. The walking rehabilitation device includes a user engagement structure extending at least partially above the belt and being configured to be removably secured relative to one or more locations of a rehabilitee's lower extremities. The walking rehabilitation device further includes a plurality of drive systems coupled to the user engagement structure. The drive systems include at least a first drive system controlling the rehabilitee's motion in a first direction and a second drive system controlling the rehabilitee's motion in a second direction. The treadmill further includes one or more motors coupled to and driving the plurality of drive systems. The motion from the drive systems is transferred to the rehabilitee by the user engagement structure, allowing the rehabilitee to walk along the belt. | 11-11-2010 |
20100298102 | DYNAMIC LOWER LIMB REHABILITATION ROBOTIC APPARATUS AND METHOD OF REHABILITATING HUMAN GAIT - A robotic rehabilitation apparatus and method provide subjects with lower limb gait impairment, gait therapy before subjects are able to walk independently, or are able to control their legs or stand unaided. The apparatus is constructed and arranged to take advantage of natural gravitational force and musculo-skeletal dynamics of therapy subjects, and to replicate gait in subjects without manual or mechanical intervention to lift subjects' legs and feet. The apparatus and method provide the appropriate dynamic and sensory inputs to muscle groups occurring during normal gait that are critical to gait rehabilitation. | 11-25-2010 |
20100304936 | CONVEYOR BELT OR TREADMILL BELT - A conveyor belt or treadmill belt comprises a cloth layer woven by at least one warp and woof and having an outer surface and an inner surface in response to each other, a clearance passing through the inner and the outer surfaces and being formed between the warp and the woof; a laminating layer serving as being stepped, the laminating layer being molded to a laminated film and melted to couple with an outer surface of the cloth layer, such that the laminating layer merges into the clearance between the warp and the woof of the cloth layer so that the laminating layer is integrally formed a rough connecting surface; a gel layer coated on an inner surface of the cloth layer so as to link with the connecting surface of the laminating layer, thus engaging the cloth layer between the gel layer and the laminating layer. | 12-02-2010 |
20100331148 | TREADMILL ROLLER STRUCTURE AND TREADMILL - A treadmill roller structure comprises a motor, a gear set and a case. The motor is an out-runner motor. The power output section of the motor rotates about stationary spindle. The rotary power output section is engaged to the gear set, while the gear set is in turn engaged to the case, thus allowing the case to rotate relatively to the spindle of the motor as well. The roller structure does not require a driving belt to transfer power from the motor to the roller, thus reduces the power loss due to frictional force during power transfer through belt driving, which enhances the performance of the motor and offers a space-saving feature. In addition, the instant disclosure also provides a treadmill. | 12-30-2010 |
20110009243 | Anti-pinch safety device of treadmill - In an anti-pinch safety device of a treadmill, the treadmill includes a frame, front and rear rollers installed on both opposite ends of the frame, and a retainer installed at a distal end of the rear roller. The anti-pinch safety device includes a clamp portion disposed at both ends of the anti-pinch safety device separately and accommodated in the retainer, and a distal end of rear roller is connected to the clamp portion. The retainer has a retaining space greater than the external dimension of the clamp portion and a screw hole is disposed at a distal end of the rear roller, and an adjusting bolt is screwed with a screw hole at a distal end of the rear roller for moving and adjusting the rear roller and the clamp portion when turning the adjusting bolt to maintain a fixed interval between the anti-pinch safety device and the treadmill belt. | 01-13-2011 |
20110015044 | EXERCISE APPARATUS HAVING A SURFACE FOR SLIDING - An exercise apparatus including: a pair of platforms, each of the pair of platforms having: a base including a lower surface and a pair of opposed flanges extending upwardly from the lower surface; roller units received side-by-side in the base and being independently rotatable, each of the roller units extending between the pair of opposed flanges of the base and including at least two roller bodies spaced from one another by a groove, each of the at least two roller bodies including an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface being in continuous contact with the lower surface of the base; a retainer coupled to the base for maintaining the rollers units on the base; and a connector for coupling the pair of platforms to one another to provide a surface for sliding. | 01-20-2011 |
20110021323 | Foldable treadmill - A foldable treadmill includes a base and two posts are pivotably connected to the base. A handle is pivotably connected between the two posts and includes at least one pivotal end which is connected the two posts. A positioning unit is located between the two posts and includes a transverse link and at least one passive link which has a first end pivotably and is connected to the transverse link. A lever is connected to the transverse link so as to pivot the transverse link. At least one insertion is connected to a second end of the at least one passive link, the pivotal end of the handle having a restriction port with which the insertion is disengageably inserted to restrict the handle from pivoted about the insertion. | 01-27-2011 |
20110034303 | UPPER BODY EXERCISE AND FLYWHEEL ENHANCED DUAL DECK TREADMILLS - An exercise device includes a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame structure. In another form, an exercise device includes a frame structure, a first treadle assembly having a first endless belt in rotatable engagement with a first roller, a second treadle assembly having a second endless belt in rotatable engagement with a second roller, and a flywheel operably coupled with the first endless belt and the second endless belt. | 02-10-2011 |
20110082011 | EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING A PUSHING ACTION AND EXERCISE METHOD THEREFOR - An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting. A movable pushing handle or handles is or are operatively attached to the resistance mechanism to transfer the load to the user. The resistance mechanism applies a constant and static force to the pushing handle(s) only in the same direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pushing direction such that operating the treadmill simulates the pushing of a load by a combination of gripping and pushing the pushing handle(s) forward while walking or running forward. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082012 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device includes a support frame and a continuous running surface supported by the support frame. The support frame defines a horizontal plane having a longitudinal axis. The continuous running surface includes a movable belt and a plurality of sections mounted thereon and extending along a longitudinal axis of the belt. Each section includes an upper surface defining at least one inclined portion that is laterally inclined relative to the horizontal plane of the support frame. Adjacent upper surfaces of the plurality of sections define at least one laterally inclined track of the running surface. | 04-07-2011 |
20110082013 | SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR AN EXERCISE MACHINE - A user support apparatus for an exercise machine. The user support apparatus is interconnected to a frame of the exercise machine and includes at least one handhold interconnected to a user support. The user support is generally a fixed length member such as a rope or cable that a user of the exercise machine may use for support while exercising. The length of the user support may be adjustable. The position of an anchor point for the user support relative to the user may be adjustable, thus allowing the user support to be anchored generally above the user for overhead support, generally in front of the user for pulling support, or at an intermediate position for a combination of overhead and pulling support. | 04-07-2011 |
20110086744 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The current invention is an exercise apparatus and method adapted for use with a leg exercising machine, the exercise apparatus including a base, a support beam having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end portion extends from the base. Further included in the exercise apparatus is an omni-directional movable joint element that is disposed adjacent to the distal end portion and a grasping arm, with the grasping arm being received within the omni-directional movable joint element, wherein the grasping arm is operational to have omni-directional movement relative to the support beam. Also included in the exercise apparatus is a dampening element that is disposed between the support beam and the grasping arm, the dampening element is operational to dampen the omnidirectional movement such that an individual using the leg exercising machine can grasp the arm for stability and support for a soft skeletal joint support. | 04-14-2011 |
20110086745 | Multi-Functional Treadmill System - The present invention includes a treadmill system including a support platform, a liquid tank, and a lift support structure connected to a treadmill assembly by a lifting mechanism. In general, the liquid tank and the lift, support structure including the treadmill assembly move horizontally relative to and independent of one another along the support platform to position the lift support structure away from or about the liquid tank. In addition, the treadmill assembly moves vertically relative to and independent of the lift support structure using the lifting mechanism to lower or raise the treadmill assembly within an interior of the liquid tank or exterior of the liquid tank. More importantly, the combination of the horizontal movement and the vertical movement of the treadmill assembly permits a mammal to step onto the treadmill assembly before the treadmill assembly is raised and then lowered into an interior of the liquid tank. | 04-14-2011 |
20110105281 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR REGULATING A TRAINING AND/OR REHABILITATION UNIT - The invention relates to a device for controlling and/or regulating a training and/or rehabilitation unit, the device comprising at least one training and/or rehabilitation unit, a sensor unit having a sensor for determining oxygen concentration and for determining carbon dioxide concentration, a control unit for the sensors, a microcontroller in the control unit for controlling the heating power of heating elements of the sensors, depending on breath flow volume, for maintaining constant sensor temperatures, and a resistance and/or braking arrangement of the training and/or rehabilitation unit that can be controlled and/or regulated based on the breath gas composition determined by the sensor unit. Said device can be used to increase endurance, preferably by means of altitude training. | 05-05-2011 |
20110118089 | DUAL DIRECTION EXERCISE TREADMILL WITH MOMENT ARM RESISTANCE - An exercise treadmill for simulating a dragging or pulling action, having an endless moveable surface looped around rollers or pulleys to form an upper run and a lower run, with an exercise surface for walking or running on while operating the treadmill; and a moment arm weight resistance means for simulating the dragging or pulling of a load. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118090 | EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING PUSHING AND PULLING ACTIONS AND EXERCISE METHOD THEREFOR - An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing or pulling of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting. A movable pushing and pulling means is or are operatively attached to the resistance mechanism to transfer the load to the user. The resistance mechanism applies a constant and static force to the pushing and pulling means only in the same direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pushing or pulling direction such that operating the treadmill simulates the pushing or pulling of a load by a combination of gripping and pushing or pulling the pushing and pulling means forward or backwards while walking or running forward or backwards. | 05-19-2011 |
20110143886 | ROLLER, USAGE THEREOF AND TREADMILL USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are a roller, a method for using the roller, and a treadmill incorporating the roller. The roller may be integrally structured and have a pipe wall thickness at intermediate portion less than a pipe wall thickness at an end portion, and towards the end portion, a pipe wall size at the intermediate portion transited into a pipe wall size at the end portion. The roller can serve as a transmission member and may be used in a treadmill. | 06-16-2011 |
20110152037 | SHOCK/IMPACT ABSORBING STRUCTURE OF A TREADMILL - A shock/impact absorbing structure of a treadmill wherein a second roller set is positioned correspondingly at the internal side of the first roller set and includes a front and a rear roller disposed at the front and rear ends of the supporting board. A shock/impact absorber is positioned around the second roller set. The top side of the shock/impact absorber is directed to the internal side of the running belt. When the operator steps on the running belt, the shock/impact absorber is forced to be moved in rotation by the running belt such that the shock/impact absorber has a certain region in constant contact with the supporting board, thereby providing a direct shock/impact absorbing interface for the running belt. In this way, the noise can be reduced and the injuries during the exercise sessions can be avoided. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152038 | CONVEYOR BELT FOR A TREADMILL - A conveyor belt for a treadmill has a contoured structure on its upper surface which causes a runner to experience bumps and depressions when running. The contoured features may be provided by plates attached to the conveyor belt, and/or by inserts placed onto the belt or within chambers defined in the belt. The contoured features may vary in hardness. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152039 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC BRAKING SYSTEM - A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force. | 06-23-2011 |
20110177918 | TREADMILL WITH LATERAL SHIFT EFFECT - A treadmill with lateral shift effect includes a main frame, two swinging levers, with a pin joint set at the top and a swinging end formed at the bottom. The pin joint is pivoted onto the stands of the main frame. A movable rack is transversely set overhead the pedestal of the main frame and both ends of the movable rack are separately connected with the swinging end of two swinging levers. A treading mechanism is set on the movable rack and has a base frame, an upper swinging set, a lower swinging set and two pedals. The bottom of the base frame is assembled fixedly onto the movable rack, the upper/lower swinging sets are pivoted centrally on top of the base frame, and the bottom of two pedals is provided with an assembly seat for assembly and connection of two ends of upper/lower swinging sets. | 07-21-2011 |
20110201481 | Buffering Platform Unit of a Treadmill - An elastic platform is provided a treadmill. The elastic platform includes a frame and a piece of fabric. The frame is connected to the treadmill. The piece of fabric is supported on the frame. The piece of fabric supports a section of a belt wound around two rollers of the treadmill. | 08-18-2011 |
20110256988 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LIMITING TRAVEL IN AN EXERCISE DEVICE, AND AN EXERCISE DEVICE INCLUDING SUCH A LIMITING DEVICE - A method and/or a device may limit a distance traveled by a treadle assembly in an exercise device. For example, the distance traveled by the treadle assembly may be limited by limiting a distance that a resistance element operably coupled to the treadle assembly may travel. An exercise apparatus may include a travel-limiting device or capability. | 10-20-2011 |
20110281691 | EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING PUSHING AND PULLING ACTIONS AND EXERCISE METHOD THEREFOR - An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing or pulling of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting. A movable pushing and pulling means is or are operatively attached to the resistance mechanism to transfer the load to the user. The resistance mechanism applies a constant and static force to the pushing and pulling means only in the same direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pushing or pulling direction such that operating the treadmill simulates the pushing or pulling of a load by a combination of gripping and pushing or pulling and moving the pushing and pulling means forward or backwards while walking or running forward or backwards. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281692 | TREADMILL APPARATUS - An apparatus comprising a rigid member movably supported overhead of a user wherein the rigid member has guiding arrangement for guiding a handle of the rigid member through a path having a vertical component, and wherein said handle has a biasing arrangement for biasing the handle toward an upper end of the path. | 11-17-2011 |
20110294625 | UNDERWATER TREADMILL AND INTEGRATED JET DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SELECTIVELY CONTROLLING AN UNDERWATER TREADMILL SYSTEM - Disclosed are an underwater treadmill system and a method of exercising involving the underwater treadmill system. The underwater treadmill system includes a fluid-driven treadmill belt and a housing including a jet. The method includes selectively driving a fluid-driven treadmill belt by selectively providing a fluid to a treadmill drive unit and selectively expelling water through a jet positioned within a housing of the underwater treadmill system. | 12-01-2011 |
20110306472 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL WITH A FOLDING MECHANISM BY USE OF A SWIVEL PIECE - An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of a swivel piece includes a handrail frame mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. Moreover, an axle is positioned near the middle portion of the bottom of the base frame for pivotally connecting with a swivel piece at both sides thereof, respectively. A pull rod is pivotally interposed between the swivel piece and the handrail frame. Moreover, a rear support frame having ground-touching rollers is pivotally connected to the axle such that the rear support frame is constantly supported by a telescopic support element. When the base frame is folded upward, the rear support frame is pushed forward by an action portion of the telescopic support element. Meanwhile, the ground-touching rollers are always in contact with the ground in a supporting position. In this way, the base frame can be brought in a stable folded-up position. | 12-15-2011 |
20110312473 | TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A DYNAMIC PERTURBATION PLATFORM - A new apparatus, system and method for fall prevention training is provided that delivers, studies and analyzes the biomechanics of a disturbance event, such as a slip or trip incident, so that an appropriate response can be executed by the person to reduce or eliminate the number of falls experienced. The apparatus includes a platform that delivers a disturbance event in less than about 500 ms and preferably in the range of about 100 ms to about 200 ms. The method includes a unique protocol for fall prevention training using the apparatus. The disturbance event can create instability in the joint of the individual. An individual's walking gait can be monitored with the portions thereof detected. A disturbance event can be triggered when a given portion of the walking gait is detected. Also, the disturbance even can be triggered manually, at preset intervals or according to preset script. | 12-22-2011 |
20110312474 | EXERCISE TREADMILL FOR SIMULATING A PUSHING ACTION AND EXERCISE METHOD THEREFOR - An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting. A movable pushing handle or handles is or are operatively attached to the resistance mechanism to transfer the load to the user. The resistance mechanism applies a constant and static force to the pushing handle(s) only in the same direction the endless movable surface moves and opposite a pushing direction such that operating the treadmill simulates the pushing of a load by a combination of gripping and pushing the pushing handle(s) forward while walking or running forward. | 12-22-2011 |
20120010052 | TRAINING AND/OR REHABILITATION DEVICE IN WHICH A WALKING OR RUNNING TREADMILL IS ARRANGED IN A WATER CONTAINER COMPRISING FLOWING WATER - The invention relates to a training and/or rehabilitation device in which a walking or running treadmill | 01-12-2012 |
20120010053 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill and methods of using the same are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the front end, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the rear end, and a running belt including a curved running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run. The running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running surface of the running belt to move from the front shaft toward the rear shaft. The treadmill is configured to control the speed of the running belt to facilitate the maintenance of the contour of the curved running surface. | 01-12-2012 |
20120021875 | Belt for a Treamill and Training Equipment Having a Belt - A belt for a treadmill includes a carrier belt and a tread surface arranged on the carrier belt. The tread surface has pockets which are separate from one another. The pockets are filled, or can be filled, with a filler material. | 01-26-2012 |
20120040802 | MOTORLESS TREADMILL STEPPER EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device can include a frame, first and second treadle assemblies, and a one-way drive system. Each treadle assembly can include a deck and tread belt rotatably coupled to the deck. The treadle assemblies can be pivotably mounted to the frame. Downward movement of the two treadle assemblies can cause the tread belts associated with the treadle assemblies to rotate relative to their decks. | 02-16-2012 |
20120071299 | FOLDING TREADMILL - A folding treadmill includes a base frame, a running platform having a first end thereof pivotally connected to the base frame, a lifting mechanism mounted to one end of the base frame and to the first end of the running platform for lifting the associated first end of the running platform relative to the base frame A damping device is mounted to the base frame, and a folding mechanism having a lift cylinder is installed in the running platform and a link is pivotally connected between the lift cylinder and the damping device. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071300 | BALANCE PERTURBATION SYSTEM AND TRAINER - Apparatus for exercising a person's balance control, the apparatus comprising: a motion stage operable to displace an object mounted thereto; a treadmill mounted to the stage and comprising a belt having a runway surface on which a person using the treadmill stands, walks and/or runs; and a controller that controls the motion stage to provide a displacement of the treadmill and thereby the treadmill runway surface. | 03-22-2012 |
20120100964 | TREADMILL ROLLER STRUCTURE AND TREADMILL - A treadmill roller structure comprises a motor, a gear set and a case. The motor is an out-runner motor. The power output section of the motor rotates about stationary spindle. The rotary power output section is engaged to the gear set, while the gear set is in turn engaged to the case, thus allowing the case to rotate relatively to the spindle of the motor as well. The roller structure does not require a driving belt to transfer power from the motor to the roller, thus reduces the power loss due to frictional force during power transfer through belt driving, which enhances the performance of the motor and offers a space-saving feature. In addition, the instant disclosure also provides a treadmill. | 04-26-2012 |
20120108398 | Treadmill - A treadmill includes a base, a supporting unit provided on the base, an upper controller located on the supporting unit, a lower controller located on the base and electrically connected to the upper controller, two rollers located on the base, a platform located between the rollers, a magnet attached to the platform, a belt made in the form of a loop wound around the rollers, a motor for driving one of the rollers; and a sensor attached to the base and electrically to both of the upper and lower controllers and for sensing movement of the magnet. | 05-03-2012 |
20120115686 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL WITH A FOLDING MECHANISM BY USE OF TWO SWIVEL PIECES - An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of two swivel pieces includes a handrail frame mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. A base frame swivel piece is pivotally positioned at both sides near the front part of the bottom of the base frame, respectively. A handrail frame swivel piece is pivotally disposed near the bottom of the handrail frames, respectively. A pull rod is pivotally interposed between the swivel pieces. A movable support with ground-touching rollers is pivotally coupled to a cross shaft of the base frame swivel pieces. Moreover, the movable support is constantly biased by a telescopic supporting element. In this way, an action bar of the telescopic supporting element pushes the movable support forward when the base frame is folded upwards. Meanwhile, the ground-touching rollers are constantly in contact with the ground. Accordingly, a stable folded-up position is achieved. | 05-10-2012 |
20120149533 | Treadmill deck support - To support a deck of an exercise treadmill one or more arcuate leaf springs are used in a deck support structure. The leaf springs can be made of a single member of elastomeric material. An adjustment mechanism can be used to changed the radius of the leaf springs in order to vary spring rates of the leaf springs. Where a number of different leaf springs are used, the adjustment mechanism can be used to adjust the spring rates of different springs independently. | 06-14-2012 |
20120157267 | Treadmill with a Firmly Located Belt - A treadmill includes a frame, at least two rollers, a belt and at least one guiding element. The rollers are supported on the frame. The belt is wound around the rollers. The guiding element is in contact with an upper face of an upper section of the belt to avoid suspension of the upper section of the belt above the frame. | 06-21-2012 |
20120157268 | ISOPED EXERCISE DEVICE - Disclosed herein is an exercise device comprising a plurality of belt members attached to, and arranged in parallel on a base frame, the exercise device further comprising at least one frictional member disposed in frictional contact with, and forcibly biased against a surface of at least roller in communication with the belt such that an external force applied to at least one of the belts is opposed by a frictional force provided by the frictional contact between the frictional member and the roller. A method of exercising using the exercise device is also disclosed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120165161 | FOLDING TREADMILL POSITIONING STRUCTURE - A folding treadmill positioning structure includes a base frame, a treadmill platform, a first linkage connected between the base frame and the treadmill platform at the front side and defining a retaining portion, and a positioning device set, which includes a constraint member movably arranged on the rear side of the treadmill platform, a retaining member pivotally mounted on the front side of the treadmill and a connection member connecting the constraint member and the retaining member. When the treadmill platform is moved to the received position, the retaining member is forced into engagement with the retaining portion, locking the treadmill platform in the received position. | 06-28-2012 |
20120165162 | Apparatus for Pivoting a Platform of a Treadmill - Disclosed is an apparatus for pivoting a platform on a base of a treadmill. The apparatus includes two front tracks secured to the base, two front casters movable in the front tracks, an axle connected to the front casters, a sleeve for receiving the axle, two front rockers each including an end pivotally connected to the platform and another end connected to an end of the sleeve, a motor supported on the platform, an extensible element including an end operatively connected to the motor and another end connected to sleeve, two rear tracks secured to the base, two rear casters movable in the rear tracks, two rear rockers each including an end pivotally connected to the platform and another end connected to a related one of the rear casters, and two connectors each for connecting a related one of the front rockers to a related one of the rear rockers. | 06-28-2012 |
20120178590 | Weight-Based Cushion-Adjusting Apparatus - A treadmill includes a base, a lever, an elevator, a cushion, a scale and an adjustor. The lever is connected to the base. The elevator is connected to the lever at an end and supported on the ground at another end. The cushion is connected to the base at an end and connected to the lever at another end. The scale is supported on the base. The adjustor is electrically connected to the scale so that the adjustor adjusts the cushion based on the weight of a user measured by the scale. | 07-12-2012 |
20120178591 | Particulate Material Treadmill - An apparatus for providing a walking surface including a particulate material to a user is described. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a primary endless belt that transports a walking surface formed at least in part by a particulate material. The apparatus may further include a return transport system to facilitate recycling of the particulate material to the front of the apparatus. Methods of exercise and methods of treatment using such an apparatus are also described. | 07-12-2012 |
20120184413 | Treadmill - A treadmill includes a frame, two front wheels supported on the frame, two rear wheels supported on the frame, a caterpillar track wound on the front and rear wheels, and two rolling units each connected to a related one of two edges of the caterpillar track. Each of the front wheels includes a periphery and a plurality of recesses defined in the periphery. Each of the rolling units includes rollers each of which can be received in a related one of recesses. | 07-19-2012 |
20120231934 | Treadmill with a Firmly Located Belt - A treadmill includes a frame, front and rear roller, a belt and at least two upper guiding units. The front and rear rollers are supported on the frame. The belt is wound around the front and rear rollers. The upper guiding units are connected to the frame and used for contact with the upper section of the belt to alleviate suspension of the upper section of the belt above the frame. | 09-13-2012 |
20120252635 | MOBILE TREADMILL - A mobile treadmill and a method for powering the mobile treadmill are disclosed. The mobile treadmill includes a trailer, a conveyor, a drive system, and a disconnect. Further, the mobile treadmill is powered by its linear movement on the ground. When the mobile treadmill is moved, wheels on the trailer rotate. The drive system is coupled to one of the wheels and transfers the power from the rotation of the wheel to the conveyor. | 10-04-2012 |
20120264573 | TREADMILL FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY AND METHOD OF TRAINING PATIENT'S LEGS ON THE TREADMILL - A treadmill for physiotherapy includes a base frame, a support apparatus, and a control apparatus. The base frame has an endless belt and a pair of rails on opposite sides of the belt. The support apparatus is engaged with the rails for reciprocation along the rails. The control apparatus has may adjust the height, direction and location of the support apparatus that that user may sit on the support apparatus and put the feet on the belt to take exercise for physiotherapy. | 10-18-2012 |
20120270704 | CUSHIONING MECHANISM FOR A TREADMILL - A cushioning mechanism for a treadmill, wherein at least one set of the cushioning mechanism is interposed between a base frame and a running board, and wherein the cushioning mechanism includes two support hanging pieces, two swing hanging pieces, and an arched metal plate, and wherein the top surface of the arched metal plate is just in contact with the bottom surface of the running board. When the running board is subject to a downward force and sink, the arched metal plate mounted below will be compressed and expanded externally. The expansion displacement of the arched metal plate is compensated by the swing effect of the swing hanging pieces. When the external force is eliminated, the running board is returned back to its original position by the restoring ability of the arched metal plate so that an expected and optimal cushioning effect is achieved. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270705 | Inexpensive Treadmill with a Concave Platform - A treadmill includes a frame, two rollers, a platform and a belt. The rollers are supported on the frame. The platform is supported on the frame and formed with a concave upper face. The belt is wound around the rollers and formed with a lower section and an upper section supported on the concave upper face of the concave platform. | 10-25-2012 |
20120277065 | Power Assisted Arm Driven Treadmill - Systems and methods for a treadmill or similar exercise device which utilizes a principally arm driven belt, but includes a motor assist which provides for additional drive to the belt. The motor assist device may constructively or destructively interact with the user provided motive force via the arms. Generally, the motor will allow for the device to utilize incline as well as to make the device easier to start from rest. | 11-01-2012 |
20120283070 | TREADMILL FOLDABLE INTO A CHAIR - A treadmill foldable into a chair includes a treadmill body having a base and a treadmill belt wound around the base, a stand having left and right symmetric support frames, and the bottom of the two support frames being pivotally coupled to the base by a pivot portion, and a meter installed at the top of the stand for adjusting and controlling an exercise status of the treadmill body, such that when the treadmill body is being used, the stand is erected at a front section of the base. The treadmill further includes a backrest installed between the two support frames, such that when the stand is folded towards the rear by using the pivot portion as an axial center, the stand is converted into a chair disposed on the base. The invention provides a two-in-one function and serves as a chair when not being used as a treadmill. | 11-08-2012 |
20120295769 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING AND CONDITIONING - A training device, including a frame having an interior opening and at least one support means, at least one piece of conditioning equipment supported on the frame by the support means, at least one resistance harness coupled to the frame, wherein the at least one resistance harness has a portion thereof selectively attachable to a user, and a cardiovascular exercise machine disposed within the interior opening of the frame. | 11-22-2012 |
20120302408 | SINGLE BELT OMNI DIRECTIONAL TREADMILL - A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user the walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system. | 11-29-2012 |
20130005541 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND TRAINING METHOD - A high-intensity interval training method comprises supporting an individual upon an upper body engaging element in a forwardly inclined position while the individual is propelling himself in a forward motion on a non-motorized rotatable endless belt; obtaining a performance feedback by sensing at least one of a rotation of the belt and an impact force exerted upon the upper body engaging element by the individual during the exercise cycles; and using the performance feedback to measure performance of the individual and control the exercise cycles to create an exercise regimen that requires the user to operate at at least about 85% of the individual maximum capacity during the high intensity anaerobic intervals. | 01-03-2013 |
20130017929 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH INCLINATION ADJUSTING MECHANISM - A telescoping extension device includes a lead cylinder having a bore extending at least partially therethrough with at least a portion of the bore being threaded and a first lead screw disposed at least partially within the bore of the lead cylinder with at least a portion of an outer surface of the first lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the lead cylinder. A second lead screw is disposed at least partially within the bore of the first lead screw with at least a portion of an outer surface of the second lead screw having threads that engage the threads within the bore of the first lead screw. | 01-17-2013 |
20130035214 | CUSHIONING MECHANISM OF A TREADMILL - A cushioning mechanism of a treadmill is interposed with an auxiliary plate between a base frame and the running board. The cushioning mechanism | 02-07-2013 |
20130035215 | TREADMILL WITH FOOT FALL MONITOR AND CADENCE DISPLAY - In general, the present invention discloses treadmills that include a monitor that detects foot falls of a person exercising on the treadmill. Various mechanisms are described that can be incorporated on a treadmill to detect foot falls. For example, load cells, vibration monitors, motor load variance monitors, and sound monitors can be used to detect foot falls. A processing unit on the treadmill can receive data from the foot fall monitor to calculate a cadence, or a number of foot falls per unit time. Information relating to cadence can be displayed to the person exercising. In addition to a foot fall monitor, the present invention also discloses a monitor that detects foot lifts of a person exercising on a treadmill. A processing unit can receive data from the foot fall and foot lift monitors to determine and display stride length. | 02-07-2013 |
20130079198 | TREADMILL - An improved treadmill includes a pedestal, arm stand, drag wheel, two swinging rods and pedals, a stride regulating mechanism, and two elbow-type drive connecting rods. The arm stand is set vertically onto the pedestal's mounting surface. The drag wheel is pivoted axialiy onto the pedestal through a vertical framework. A mandrel is set transversely onto the center of the drag wheel. Two swinging rods have the pivotal end pivoted onto the pedestal and located at a spacing on two sides of the drag wheel. Two pedals are separately set onto the swinging ends of two swinging rods. Two elbow-type drive connecting rods are linked separately to the mandrel and. two swinging rods of the drag wheel, and the stride regulating mechanism is set between two swinging rods. The treadmill has less driving members, lower manufacturing and assembly cost and better driving performance. | 03-28-2013 |
20130116095 | Treadmill with workstation - A treadmill includes a tread assembly, a supporting frame, a control unit and a tread utility assembly. The supporting frame has a lower end portion connected to a front end portion of the tread assembly, and an upper end portion extended from the lower end portion at a predetermined evaluation. The control unit is mounted at the upper end portion of the supporting frame for controlling an operation of the tread assembly. The tread utility assembly includes a utility member frontwardly and movably extended from the control unit to form a utility platform which has a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the control unit, wherein a user is allowed to simultaneously operate the control unit and run on the tread assembly, and accomplish a predetermined task on the utility platform in a convenient and safe manner. | 05-09-2013 |
20130123073 | Exercise Device With Rack and Pinion Incline Adjusting Mechanism - Incline mechanisms are provided for adjusting an incline of an inclinable portion of an exercise device. The incline mechanism may include one or more racks disposed on a frame, such as a generally upright support structure of a treadmill. One or more pinions may be movably connected to the inclinable portion of the exercise device, such as a treadbase of a treadmill, and may engage the one or more racks. An incline motor may rotate the pinions, which causes the pinions to ride up or down the racks. As the pinions rides up or down the racks or linear gear bars, the incline of the inclinable portion of the exercise device is increased or decreased. The pinions may rotate between various positions on the racks which correspond to various inclines and declines, including fully inclined, fully declined, and neutral positions. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130868 | HARDNESS-ADJUSTABLE PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING CONVEYOR BELT OF TREADMILL - A hardness adjustable platform for supporting a conveyor belt of a treadmill includes a platform body having internal spaces, and a plurality of elastic fillers moveably and respectively disposed in the internal spaces of the platform body for providing a cushion effect. The fillers are moveable relative to the platform body by an external force and divide the platform body into first and second regions having different hardness. As a result, the runner who uses the treadmill equipped with the aforesaid platform may adjust the positions of the fillers according to his/her physical condition and running speed to change the hardness distribution of the platform so as to enhance his/her running efficiency and reduce the risk of exercise injury. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130869 | PLATFORM FOR SUPPORTING CONVEYOR BELT OF TREADMILL - A platform for supporting a conveyor belt of a treadmill includes a wooden plate, a reinforcement plate above the wooden plate, and a shock-absorbing plate sandwiched between the wooden plate and the reinforcement plate. The shock-absorbing plate has a surface facing the wooden plate base, and a plurality of cushions protruding from the surface and stopping against the wooden plate for providing good elastic support force and cushion effect. | 05-23-2013 |
20130143721 | Exercise Device with Latching Mechanism - An exercise device includes a first frame, a second frame that is pivotally connected to the first frame and movable relative to the first frame between a storage position and an operating position, and a latching mechanism that selectively holds the second frame in the storage position. The latching mechanism includes a seat having a seat engagement surface, a seat engagement member selectively positioned on the seat engagement surface to hold the second frame in the storage position, and a lever that selectively rotates the seat engagement member off of the seat to allow the second frame to move from the storage position to the operating position. | 06-06-2013 |
20130178340 | Sand Treadmill Walking Device - Disclosed is a treadmill device providing a cushioned layer of sand to walk upon. The device comprises a base having a conveyor walking surface and an underside sand storage area. The base connects to an upstanding support having a control interface to establish the walking surface speed. A second sand conveyance means draws collected sand from the lower storage area and dispenses a continuous and uniform volume of sand onto the leading end of the conveyor walking surface. The sand is then leveled to a defined depth and conveyed toward the trailing end of the walking surface. Sand is collected along the sides of the walking surface and along the trailing end thereof, whereby the sand is recollected and conveyed again to the walking surface leading end for reuse. The sand is then treated by high intensity light to prevent bacteria from forming in the sand over long periods of non-use. | 07-11-2013 |
20130184125 | Endless Belt Multi-function Training System - A training apparatus having an endless belt is provided. The apparatus provides a treadmill operable to simulate a variety of high intensity exercises. In particular, the apparatus is designed to simulate high intensity pushing and pulling exercises. The system includes forward and rearward mounts for attaching accessories to facilitate various training exercises. The system also includes a drive control with multiple flywheels for providing variable resistance to rotation of the treadmill. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190140 | ANTI-DRIFT MECHANISM FOR TREADMILL - An anti-drift mechanism for a treadmill having a chassis, a support frame, and endless belt is mounted between a bottom side of the support frame and a lower half part of the endless belt includes a guide member and a pressing axial member sleeved onto the guide member. The guide member is mounted to the chassis of the treadmill and movable longitudinally with respect to the endless belt in such a way that the pressing axial member can be driven by the guide member to oppress the endless belt so as to increase the pressure applied to the endless belt for the purpose of adjusting the drifting belt back to its normal operational position. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196827 | BUFFER STRUCTURE OF TREADMILL - A buffer structure of a treadmill includes a load board, two side rods and two tooth racks. The two side rods includes a pair of hand wheels and a pair of gear wheels which are respectively located central sections of the two side rods and connected by a link rod, and a pair of fixing rods disposed under the link rod. The two tooth racks includes toothed portions at upper ends thereof to mesh with the gear wheels, fixing posts at inner sides thereof for insertion of the hollow cylinders, fixing bolts screwed to the fixing posts, and two slots at two sides of the fixing bolts. The two slide bolts are inserted through two through holes of the two side rods and the two slots and connected with nuts and washers. A gap is formed between the tooth racks and the side rods for slide. | 08-01-2013 |
20130203560 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL WITH A FOLDING MECHANISM - An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism includes a handrail frame pivotably mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. A guide plate having a sliding groove, two link plates, and a positioning plate attached to the handrail frame are provided between both sides of the base frame and the handrail frame. The guide plate is connected to a sliding support of a ground-touching roller. The sliding support is pivotably coupled to the bottom of the base frame. According to the assembly of the above-mentioned components, when the base frame is lifted in a folded position, a slide pin of the link plates is movable in the sliding groove of the guide plate until the base frame is folded in an upright position. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203561 | DUAL-PURPOSE FOLDABLE TREADMILL - A dual-purpose foldable treadmill includes a drive unit, a base frame, an arm frame, a cantilever panel and a tread frame. The arm frame extends in an upright direction from a wall of the base frame and terminates at a top joining end. The cantilever panel extends transversely from the top joining end. The tread frame is pivotally connected to and foldable relative to the base frame such that a lengthwise direction of the tread frame is parallel to the upright direction of the arm frame in the folded position. The folded treadmill can be used as a piece of furniture for storage or as a bench. | 08-08-2013 |
20130203562 | SHOCK-ABSORBING TREADMILL - A treadmill having one or more air springs attached to the underside of the treadmill and one or more wheels on the underside of the treadmill near the back end of the treadmill, to provide increased shock-absorption over conventional treadmills. Other embodiments disclosed herein include treadmills with the above-discussed components as well as one or more air compressors, pressure sensors, and/or weight sensors for adjusting the level of pressure in the one or more air springs, based on the weight of a person using such a treadmill. | 08-08-2013 |
20130231219 | TREADMILL - A treadmill includes a tread platform having two longitudinal frame bars, a swing unit pivotally mounted at the bottom side of the tread platform, and two inclination angle adjustment blocks. Each inclination angle adjustment block has a core shaft defining an axis line, and a plurality of bearing faces connected to one another and respectively disposed in parallel to the axis line and adapted for selectively supporting the tread platform on the ground. Each bearing face defines with the axis line a respective different vertical distance. The core shafts of the inclination angle adjustment blocks are pivotally coupled to the swing unit to support the inclination angle adjustment blocks at an outer side relative to the longitudinal frame bars of the tread platform. Thus, the treadmill allows manual multi-angle adjustment of the angle of inclination of the tread platform. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231220 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE FOR TREADMILL - A supporting structure for a treadmill includes an outer tube, an inner tube and a spring means. The outer tube has an inner wall and a protrusion. The outer tube at where the protrusion exists has an outer-tube internal diameter r. The protrusion and the inner wall are separated by a vertical distance L. The inner tube is telescoped within the outer tube and has a positioning hole. The inner tube at where the positioning hole exists has an inner-tube external diameter R, wherein (R+L)09-05-2013 | |
20130237381 | COLLAPSIBLE MECHANISM FOR TREADMILL - A collapsible mechanism for a treadmill is composed of a support frame, a stand, and an operational console. The stand includes a frame body, a first positioning assembly, and a second positioning assembly. The frame body has a bottom side pivotably attached to the support frame in such a way that the frame body is collapsible relative to the frame. The first and second positioning assemblies are connected with the frame body and the support frame separately. Each of the first and second positioning assemblies includes a first (second) fastener and a first (second) sheet member. The first and second fasteners are inserted through the first and second sheet members separately. Each of the first and second sheet members includes two first specific positions. The operational console is pivotably attached to a top side of the frame body and collapsible relative to the stand. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237382 | LIFTABLE AND FOLDABLE TREADMILL - A liftable and foldable treadmill includes a base frame provided with two sliding tracks, a running platform provided at the top side of the base frame, two sliding devices arranged at the front side of the running platform, a lift frame having a front coupling portion pivotally connected to the running platform, a folding frame having a rear coupling portion pivotally connected to the base frame, and a linear brake arranged at the running platform. When folding the running platform, the two sliding tracks are respectively inserted into an upward opening in each of the sliding tracks and moved backwards along the sliding tracks. The linear brake includes an output bar extending downwards and pivotally connected to the lift frame for enabling the front side of the running platform to be lifted. Thus, the lifting and folding mechanisms of the treadmill commonly have a simple structure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237383 | TREADMILL - A treadmill includes a tread platform and a tread platform support with a foot rail pivotally connected to the tread platform and selectively set between a first position and a second position to support the tread platform in a standing posture. | 09-12-2013 |
20130237384 | COLLAPSIBLE TREADMILL - A collapsible treadmill is composed of a chassis having two support members in no contact with the ground; a main frame having an endless belt rotatable along a closed path; a folding device having a lifting frame, the lifting frame having two first lateral frames spaced from each other and two second lateral frames spaced from each other, the lifting frame having a rear end pivotably attached to the main frame and two active pivoting members formed at a front end thereof and contacting against the support members; two linking-up members having front ends connected with the active pivoting members and rear ends connected with the chassis; and two limiters mounted to the chassis and defining a limited space with the support members for limiting the space within which the active pivot members can act. | 09-12-2013 |
20130244839 | RUNNING MACHINE - A running machine including a hollow cylinder-shaped rotator having a diameter and including a wall having a constant thickness, a hollow cylinder-shaped display unit having a diameter greater than that of the rotator and encircling the rotator, and a support for supporting the rotator and the display unit in an upright state and for enabling rotation of the rotator about an axis of the rotator. | 09-19-2013 |
20130267386 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL HAVING LIFTING MECHANISM - A foldable treadmill having lifting mechanism is provided. A base is connected to a running platform through two swing arms. The running platform controlled by the actuation device and the link of a lifting mechanism is upwardly swung on the base. When the lifting mechanism is activated, the link is moved on a support surface. When the actuation device is stretched out, the running platform is lifted and backwardly shifted relative to the stand post. When the actuation device is contracted, the running platform is descended and forwardly shifted relative to the the stand post. | 10-10-2013 |
20130267387 | Treadmill With Selectively Engageable Deck Stiffening Mechanism - A treadmill includes an impact absorption mechanism operatively positioned at least in part between a deck and a base frame of the treadmill so that the impact absorption mechanism enables the deck to move relative to at least a portion of the base frame during impact events on the deck and a selectively engageable deck stiffening mechanism that reduces the amount of movement of at least a portion of the deck relative to the base frame during impact events on the deck. The deck stiffening mechanism includes one or more generally rigid members and an engaging mechanism. The engaging mechanism selectively engages the one or more generally rigid members with the deck to provide support to the deck during impact events on the deck. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274071 | ROTARY TYPE ADJUSTABLE CUSHIONING MECHANISM OF A TREADMILL - A rotary type adjustable cushioning mechanism of a treadmill, comprising a cushioning unit being interposed the base frame and the running board such that an expected and proper cushioning effect is created after the running board is subject to a force. The cushioning unit consists of two regulating mechanisms and a resilient element. Each of the regulating mechanisms includes a scale displaying disc, an adjustment knob, a transmission gear set, a position-adjusting threaded bolt, an elastic cushioning element, a coupled compression lever, and a coupled bracket pivotably attached to the running board. The resilient element is pivotably connected between both of the coupled brackets. When the adjustment knob is turned, the elastic cushioning element can move up and down on the position-adjusting threaded bolt, thereby changing the compression force between the elastic cushioning element and the coupled compression lever. | 10-17-2013 |
20130281263 | TREADMILL - A treadmill has an endless belt and a housing supporting movement of the endless belt along the housing. The housing has a top surface, a bottom surface and a plurality vertical channels extending between the top surface and the bottom surface. Posts are vertically movable in the vertical channels. The posts are secured in a selected position in the vertical channels, with an upper portion of a selected length extending above the top surface and, if desired, a lower portion of a selected length extending below the bottom surface. | 10-24-2013 |
20130303338 | TREADMILL - A treadmill includes a frame, two rollers, and an endless belt. The frame is placed on a ground and has a left plate and a right plate. The rollers have two opposite ends pivoted between the left plate and the right plate, and the endless belt is wound around the rollers. The left plate and the right plate are provided with a protective layer a top side thereof respectively. The protective layers may prevent unwanted injuries once if the user falls while using the treadmill. | 11-14-2013 |
20140011642 | LEG-POWERED TREADMILL - A motor-less leg-powered curved treadmill produced that allows people to walk, jog, run, and sprint without making any adjustments to the treadmill other than shifting the user's center of gravity forward and backwards. A closed loop treadmill belt running between front and rear pulley rollers is formed with a low friction running surface of transverse wooden, plastic or rubber slats attached to each other in a resilient fashion. Since an essential feature of treadmill is the concave shape of the running surface of belt in its respective upper portion, to insure that this shape is maintained during actual use. The prevents the lower portion of the treadmill belt from drooping down (i.e.—it must be held taut), to prevent the concave top portion to be pulled taut into a flat shape between the front and rear pulley rollers. | 01-09-2014 |
20140024500 | Treadmill with Deck Vibration - A treadmill includes a support structure and a treadbase connected thereto. The treadbase has first and second opposing side rails extending along at least a portion of first and second sides of the treadbase, respectively. A deck is connected to and between the first and second opposing side rails. Front and rear pulleys are connected to and between the first and second opposing side rails. A continuous belt is trained around and rotatable about the front and rear pulleys. One or more vibration assemblies are connected to the deck and selectively create vibrations to cause the deck to vibrate. The vibrations are transferred to a user during the performance of exercise to provide various physiological benefits to the user. | 01-23-2014 |
20140038788 | ADJUSTABLY SLOPED SIMULATED WALKING OR EXERCISE SURFACE HAVING MULTIPLE HANDLES AT MULTIPLE HEIGHTS OR POSITIONS - Briefly, adjustably sloped simulated walking or exercise surfaces having multiple handles at multiple heights or positions are disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140066263 | REHABILITATION TREADMILL - A rehabilitation treadmill includes a running belt, a plurality of pace sensors mounted to two opposite sides of the running belt, and a control panel. When a user intends to do rehabilitation exercise via the rehabilitation treadmill, the pace sensors can detect the user's footstep to generate and transmitting an activation signal and a stop signal to the control panel and then the control panel can activate or stop the running belt subject to the activation or stop signal. In this way, the user can repeatedly put his or her feet on running belt alternately to effectively have the rehabilitational effect. | 03-06-2014 |
20140073488 | STANDING OFFICE WALKING EQUIPMENT - A standing office walking equipment is composed of a platform smoothly placed on the ground and provided for a user to exercise thereon, and a working table crossing over a front end of the platform, wherein a front end of the platform is relatively below the working table while using the platform. The platform can be separated from the working table when the platform is not in use. The platform has a supporting structure provided for standing up such that after the platform is separated from the working table, the platform individually stands up through the supporting structure so as to achieve the storage. | 03-13-2014 |
20140080678 | FOLDABLE EXERCISING WORKING DEVICE - A foldable exercising-working device includes a frame having a base with two support tubes extending from the base. A work board has its underside pivotably connected to the connection portions on the support tubes. The work board is pivotable relative to the connection portions. An exercising unit is located below the work board and a movable unit is movable on the exercising unit. | 03-20-2014 |
20140080679 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill and methods of using the same are provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the front end, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the rear end, and a running belt including a curved running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run. The running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running surface of the running belt to move from the front shaft toward the rear shaft. The treadmill is configured to control the speed of the running belt to facilitate the maintenance of the contour of the curved running surface. | 03-20-2014 |
20140087922 | TREADMILL WITH INTEGRATED WALKING REHABILITATION DEVICE - A treadmill for providing walking rehabilitation to a rehabilitee is provided. The treadmill includes a base including a belt, a motor interconnected with the belt, and a walking rehabilitation device interconnected with the base. The motor causes the belt to rotate in a first direction. The walking rehabilitation device includes a user engagement structure configured to be removably secured to one or more locations of a rehabilitee's extremities. The walking rehabilitation device further includes a transmission interconnecting the motor and the user engagement structure, the transmission transferring motion from the motor to the rehabilitee via the user engagement structure, allowing the rehabilitee to walk along the belt. | 03-27-2014 |
20140100085 | TRAINING DEVICE WITH HANGING SEAT - According to an embodiment of this invention, a training device is disclosed and comprises a conveyor belt, a frame set, and a hanging seat. The conveyor belt is used for a user walks on it in place for physical medicine or rehabilitation. The frame set is arranged around the conveyor belt for providing a support. The hanging seat is hanged on the frame set for supporting the user, comprising a trunk having a front end and a rear end, a seat connected with the rear end of the trunk, and at least one belt connected with the trunk and hanged on the frame set. | 04-10-2014 |
20140113775 | EXERCISE DEVICE - This invention relates to an exercise device ( | 04-24-2014 |
20140121066 | ELECTRIC TREADMILL - An electric treadmill includes a base, vertical posts coupled to the base, a desk with a treading belt, and a lifting and folding device. The lifting and folding device includes a linear actuator disposed on the desk and having a retractable lifting pipe, a lifting unit connected to the desk, a pivotal connection point protruding from the desk, first and second lateral panels, and a fixing stand disposed between the second lateral panels and connected to the lifting pipe, two movable pivotal connection elements disposed at free ends of the first lateral panels, respectively, two linking plates connected to the first lateral panels and a link, two position-limiting elements disposed between the base and the lifting unit, connected to two lateral bars of the base by an axle, and having a slot each, and two guide rods coupled to the first lateral panels and inserted into the slots. | 05-01-2014 |
20140121067 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL - An embodiment of this invention discloses a foldable treadmill comprising a bracket, a platform, a lifting device, a folding frame, a motor, a linear actuator, and a control board, wherein the bracket comprises two supporting sticks, two tracks, and a rear linkage connected with the supporting sticks, the lifting device comprises a rod connected with the bracket, and two pull members respectively arranged at one end of the rod, the folding frame comprises two bars and a link bar, in which the link bar has two ends respectively connect with one bar, a middle portion of each bar connects with the pull member of the lifting device, a front end of each bar is used as a pivotal point to rotate, and a rear end of each bar has a wheel placed in the track, and the linear actuator is horizontally laid on the rear linkage. | 05-01-2014 |
20140179493 | THERAPEUTIC WALKING TRAINER - A therapeutic walking trainer for improving the ability to walk, in particular for re-learning the ability to walk, with an upper frame, which has a torso-free body holder and provides forward support, and with a lower frame, which is connected to the upper frame by means of at least one supporting bar and has a number of rollers. To compensate for a torque acting on the vertical axis, the rollers are at least four in number, with at least one of the rollers, preferably exactly two of the rollers, being formed as drivable rollers. In addition, the invention relates to a combination of a therapeutic walking trainer with a motor-free treadmill, and the at least one supporting bar is connected to the lower frame via an elastic lower part. | 06-26-2014 |
20140213419 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill is provided. The treadmill includes a treadmill frame, a front shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a rear shaft rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame, a running belt including a contoured running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run, wherein the running belt is disposed about the front and rear shafts such that force generated by the user causes rotation of the front shaft and the rear shaft and also causes the running belt to rotate about the front shaft and the rear shaft without the rotation of the running belt being generated by a motor, and a one-way bearing assembly configured to prevent rotation of the running surface of the running belt in one direction. | 07-31-2014 |
20140221167 | TILTING AND FOLDING DEVICE FOR A TREADMILL - A tilting and folding device of a treadmill includes a base and a track bed is pivotably connected to the base by an arm, a support device and an actuator. The arm is pivotably connected between the base and the track bed. The actuator is pivotably connected between the base and a pivotal portion located between the first and second pivotal ends. The support device is pivotably connected to the base and the track bed. When the arm is pivoted about the second pivotal end and driven by the actuator, the front end of the track bed is lifted and stopped after being traveled to a pre-set stroke. When the actuator continuously drives the arm, the rear end of the track bed is supported by the support device and pivoted until the track bed is located upright. | 08-07-2014 |
20140235410 | TREADMILL - Disclosed is a treadmill which comprises: a main frame; a treadmill belt which is installed inside said main frame, and rotates in connection with the rotation of a support roller through an operation of a driving unit; and a pair of left and right support decks which are placed in an inner space of said treadmill belt, and support said treadmill belt when pressure is applied to an upper surface of said treadmill belt from an upper side, wherein said support decks are installed to move along a guide rail installed in said main frame in connection with the rotation of said treadmill belt and running of a user. | 08-21-2014 |
20140256513 | UPPER BODY EXERCISE AND FLYWHEEL ENHANCED DUAL DECK TREADMILLS - An exercise device includes a frame, a first treadle assembly supporting a first moving surface, and a second treadle assembly supporting a second moving surface. The first treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame, and the second treadle assembly is pivotally coupled with the frame. The exercise device further includes an upper body exercise assembly operably associated with the exercise device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140274576 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING RESISTANCE IN A DUAL TREAD TREADMILL - A dual treadle treadmill. The dual treadle treadmill includes a frame, a first treadle, a second treadle, and a generator. The first treadle and the second treadle are each pivotally coupled with the frame and each have a moving surface. The generator is operably associated with the first treadle such that the generator is driven in response to the first treadle pivoting relative to the frame. Other embodiments of dual treadle treadmills are also described. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274577 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DUAL TREAD TREADMILL IMPROVEMENTS - A dual treadle treadmill. The dual treadle treadmill includes a frame, a first treadle, a second treadle, a clutch axle, and a tensioning mechanism. The first treadle and the second treadle are each pivotally coupled with the frame and each have a moving surface. The clutch axle includes an axle, a first driver, and a second driver. The axle is rotatably connected to the frame. The first driver is coupled to the axle by a first clutch. The first clutch transmits torque between the first driver and the axle in response to the first driver rotating in a first direction relative to the axle. The first treadle is connected to the first driver through a first link such that the first driver is rotated in a first direction in response to the first treadle being pivoted in the first direction. The tensioning mechanism maintains a tension on the first link. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274578 | Motorless Treadmill with Large Flywheel - A motorless exercise treadmill has a flywheel of 7 to 10 inches radius, weighing 40 to 60 pounds. The flywheel provides a fluid motion for the belt when the brake system is engaged and smooth transition through increasing or decreasing speeds. Inclination of the treadmill is fixed at 9 to 20 degrees, which accommodates the large size of the flywheel. Handle and other attachments of different designs are provided so the user can exercise in various positions with various resistance levels for developing specific leg, core, arm and other muscles, not normally achievable on a treadmill. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274579 | TREADMILLS WITH ADJUSTABLE DECKS AND RELATED METHODS - A treadmill may comprise a base and a deck comprising a treadbelt. A front of the deck may be rotatably coupled to the base, and the deck may be rotatable between an operating position and a storage position. A front deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a front portion of the deck, and a rear deck height adjustment mechanism may be located at a rear portion of the deck. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296037 | Portable Universal Gym System - A portable universal gym is compact and easily stowed in a portable case. The framework is designed to breakdown into easily stowable components. When assembled, the framework may be secured to a stable device, such as, by way of example, the trailer hitch of a typical truck or similar vehicle, permitting the system to be used anywhere whether or not rigid and stable support members are available. The universal gym includes an integrated resistance training system. Various exercise implements may be used in connection with the universal gym system in order to increase versatility. These include but are not limited to: a basketball backboard and basket; a treadmill; an exercise bike; a punching bag; a bench for supporting bends, squats and dips. | 10-02-2014 |
20140336010 | Single Belt Omni Directional Treadmill - A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user to walk or run in any direction. A single helically wound belt over a flattened torus is powered by two independent drive systems. The drive systems are controlled by a combination of infrared cameras and a physical harness system. | 11-13-2014 |
20140378279 | WALKING TRAINING APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a walking training apparatus. The walking training apparatus includes: a treadmill providing a bottom surface to allow a user who is training to walk to do so in a stationary position; a user counterweight unit including a counterweight, a wire, and a harness jacket, wherein the user counterweight unit lifts the user's body upward in order to reduce the load from the user's weight; a joint motion robot worn on one lower leg of the walker, wherein the joint motion robot is constituted by a hip-joint motion part, a knee-joint motion part, and an ankle-joint motion part; a joint motion robot support part supporting and coupled to the joint motion robot to reduce the load of the weight of the joint motion robot, wherein the joint motion robot support includes a horizontal movable part and a vertical movable part for moving the joint motion robot; and a control unit linked with at least one of the treadmill, the user counterweight unit, the joint motion robot, and the joint motion robot support in order to generate a customized control signal according to the user and to transmit the signal. | 12-25-2014 |
20150051050 | Method of processing a treadmill belt and an apparatus for practicing the method - A method for enhancing anti-abrasion of a belt of a treadmill and an apparatus for practicing the method are disclosed herein. As processing the belt, the belt is installed in the apparatus and a driving device of the apparatus can move the belt. A distributing device of the apparatus scatters solid lubricative material on the surface of the belt. As the belt being moved, the lubricative material is melted by a heating device of the apparatus. When the belt is moved to leave the heating device, the melted lubricative material coagulates and engages with the surface of the belt. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051051 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL - A foldable treadmill includes a base for running or walking, a frame set pivotally connected with the base, and a folding mechanism for folding the frame set. The folding mechanism has a control assembly comprising a knob and a first bolt controlled by the knob. When a part of the first bolt is arranged inside the frame set, the frame set cannot be folded, and when the first bolt is moved out of the frame set, the frame set can be folded to a storage configuration. | 02-19-2015 |
20150080189 | TREADMILL WITH MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE MAGNETIC RESISTANCE SYSTEM AND MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF INCLINATION - A treadmill, having: (a) a frame with front and rear rollers and a continuous tread wrapped therearound; (b) a flywheel connected to one of the front or rear rollers; and (c) a magnetic resistance unit positioned near the flywheel to provide resistance to rotation of the flywheel. The magnetic resistance unit is moved up and down by an operator to move a series of magnets to different positions near the flywheel such that the position of the magnets determines the amount of resistance provided to rotation of the flywheel. | 03-19-2015 |
20150087483 | Foldable Treadmill - A foldable treadmill includes a base for running or walking, a frame set pivotally connected with the base, and a folding mechanism for folding the frame set. The folding mechanism has a control assembly and a sliding rod connected with the frame set and capable of being locked or released by the control assembly. When the control assembly locks the sliding rod at a first position, the frame set cannot be rotated, and when the control assembly releases the sliding rod, the frame set can be rotated to a storage position thus pulling the sliding rod to a second position. | 03-26-2015 |
20150087484 | TREADMILL WITH INTEGRATED WALKING REHABILITATION DEVICE - A treadmill for providing walking rehabilitation to a rehabilitee is provided. The treadmill includes a base including a belt, a motor interconnected with the belt, and a walking rehabilitation device interconnected with the base. The motor causes the belt to rotate in a first direction. The walking rehabilitation device includes a user engagement structure configured to be removably secured to one or more locations of a rehabilitee's extremities. The walking rehabilitation device further includes a transmission interconnecting the motor and the user engagement structure, the transmission transferring motion from the motor to the rehabilitee via the user engagement structure, allowing the rehabilitee to walk along the belt. | 03-26-2015 |
20150111702 | WALKING SLIDE MILL - A reversible walking slide mill for a person seeking walking or jogging exercise has first and second plastic molded slide mill platforms horizontally interlockable to each other in side by side arrangement as for one platform for each person's foot. The platforms are disconnectable as to reduce width when in storage or transportation. A smooth slippery foot sliding surface is on top of each platform having an uphill inclined front surface and a rear surface shorter than the front surface with a flat surface therebetween. A pair of extensible rotatable gripping handles are mounted to each of the platforms for gripping and rotating by the person during exercise. Resilient feet on the bottom of the platforms provide vertical shock absorption, flexibility and recoil independently to each platform when a person is exercising on the slide mill platforms. | 04-23-2015 |
20150111703 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH A VIBRATION SYSTEM - One exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a platform, a first pulley, a second pulley, and a continous conveyor belt. Another exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a base, a center portion, and a first and second platform attached to a respective platform arm. A drive pulley system is configured to drive each platform in a reciprocating vertical path. Another exercise apparatus with a vibration system comprises a base and a fly-wheel. A first and second linkage arm are each rotably connected to the flywheel and a respective slide arm. A first and second user arm are rotably connected to a neck shaft and respective slide arm so that the slide arms and linkage arms travel in reciprocating arcuate paths. A vibration generator is mounted to each apparatus and configured to transmit vibrations to the respective exercise surface. | 04-23-2015 |
20150119202 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH BRAKING SYSTEM - A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a motor for driving an endless belt upon which the user ambulates. The treadbase also includes a magnetic braking assembly for regulating the speed of the endless belt to prevent the endless belt from moving at a rate that is faster than the rate at which the treadbase motor is driving the endless belt. The magnetic braking assembly includes a magnet that selectively moves relative to the treadbase flywheel along a threaded lead screw to provide the braking force. | 04-30-2015 |
20150126336 | FLATTENED TREADMILL - An embodiment of this invention discloses a flattened treadmill comprising a conveyer belt and two decorating bars respectively arranged at a side of the conveyer belt. The conveyer belt and the decorating bars have the same elevation resulting in the flattened treadmill. In another embodiment, the flattened treadmill further comprising a motor housing, in which the elevation of the motor housing has also the same elevation as the conveyor belt. | 05-07-2015 |
20150306450 | EXERCISE ASSISTING DEVICE - An exercise assisting device includes a table shape body which a user steps on, a main body which supports the table shape body from below and a hold body which is arranged on the main body. The hold body holds a trunk of the user who steps on the table shape body and whose the center of gravity is positioned forward of a step position of the user. The exercise assisting device regulates a forward inclination of the user while moving relatively the table shape body and/or the hold body to the main body. | 10-29-2015 |
20150335941 | Treadmill - A treadmill includes a base, a platform, a universal joint, two elevators and two telescopic elements. The universal joint is used to connect a rear portion of the base to a rear portion of the platform. Each of the elevators includes a post supported on a front portion of the base and a carriage movably supported on the post. Each of the telescopic elements includes an end connected to a front portion of the platform and another end connected to the carriage of a corresponding one of the elevators. | 11-26-2015 |
20150351553 | DESK TREADMILL ASSEMBLY WITH CHAIR PLATFORM - Exercise treadmill chair platform that resides horizontally over a treadmill when it is not in use to stabilize an office chair while it resides beneath the desk. The platform has a top and bottom flat plate, aligned, square or rectangular shaped, and of a low profile, that slides over the treadmill to cover the belt when the treadmill is not in use, thus enabling the user to safely sit at the desk without having to store away the treadmill. The platform may further comprise a right and left side wall; and, four corner wheels to assist the user in moving the platform, and two bumpers to protect the wheels from entanglements. The top flat plate further comprises oval shaped grooves arranged in a circle, designed to house the wheels of a variety of types of swivel chairs in order to keep the chair from rolling off of the platform. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352396 | Cable System Incorporated Into a Treadmill - A treadmill includes an opening formed in a surface of a running deck, a resistance mechanism incorporated into the running deck, and a cable threaded through the opening where the cable comprises a resistance end connected to the resistance mechanism and a pull end accessible through the running deck. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352399 | RUNNING MACHINE WITH A PULLING ROPE - A running machine with a pulling rope has a treadmill and a rope assembly. The rope assembly is mounted on the treadmill and has a housing and at least one rope set mounted in the housing. Each of the at least one rope set has a pulling rope. An end of the pulling rope is secured in the housing. Another end of the pulling rope protrudes out of the housing and is connected to a grip. The pulling rope is resiliently retracted toward the housing. When a user is exercising on the running machine, one of two hands of the user holds the at least one grip and swings naturally to pull the pulling rope. Resilient restoring force of the pulling ropes provides resistance to the user pulling the pulling ropes. Accordingly, an upper body and a lower body of the user can be trained simultaneously. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352400 | MANUAL TREADMILL AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - A manually operated treadmill is provided that includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end, a front shaft assembly rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the front end, a rear shaft assembly rotatably coupled to the treadmill frame at the rear end, and a running belt disposed about the front and rear shaft assemblies, wherein the running belt defines a curved running surface upon which a user of the treadmill may run. The treadmill also includes an incline adjustment system movably coupled to the treadmill frame for moving at least one of the front end and the rear end relative to a support surface, wherein increasing a height of the front end relative to the rear end and the support surface increases a running speed that a user can achieve on the running belt. | 12-10-2015 |
20150352401 | MOVING PORTABLE DANCE FLOOR - The present device is a portable dance floor designed to accommodate a dancer doing spins on an endless movable dance surface. The device is wide enough to prevent the dancer falling off the device doing dance moves. | 12-10-2015 |
20160001118 | MONOCOLUMN UNWEIGHTING SYSTEMS - An unweighting system includes a frame having a base and a vertical bar extending therefrom. The base is configured to connect to or at least partially encircle an exercise device. A height adjustable cantilevered arm assembly is coupled to the vertical bar at a fulcrum, and the cantilevered arm assembly is configured to receive and couple to the user. A resilient member is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and configured to unload a portion of the user's weight while the user is coupled to the cantilevered arm assembly and exercises on the exercise device. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001119 | CANTILEVERED UNWEIGHTING SYSTEMS - An unweighting system includes a frame having a pair of upright bars, and a cantilevered arm assembly, and a pair of resilient members. The frame is configured to connect to or at least partially encircle an exercise device. The cantilevered arm assembly includes a pair of cantilevers. Each cantilever is attached to one of the upright bars, and the pair of cantilevers is configured to receive and couple to the user to unload a portion of the user's weight as the user exercises on the exercise device while coupled to the pair of cantilevers. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008650 | SUPPORT FRAME AND RELATED UNWEIGHTING SYSTEM | 01-14-2016 |
20160016035 | FLATTENED TREADMILL - Embodiments of this invention disclose flattened treadmills employing at least a medium roller mechanism for transforming rotational speeds of the rollers, so as to make the elevation of motor and the rollers equal to or lower than that of a conveyer belt. | 01-21-2016 |
20160023039 | CURVED TREADMILL - A curved treadmill having a base comprising: an exercise surface configured for rotating around a first roller and a second roller, converting the potential energy of the user on the exercise surface into rotational kinetic energy; a first pulley operatively connected to the first roller adapted to rotate around a respective rotation axis. The base comprises a first coupling device of the first pulley with the first roller operatively connected between the first roller and the first pulley. The first coupling device, during the rotation of the physical exercise surface in a first rotation sense along the longitudinal axis of the base, allows rotation of the first pulley and the first roller around the respective rotation axis if the rotation speed of the first roller is equal to or greater than the rotation speed of the first pulley, and prevents rotation of the first pulley and the first roller around the respective rotation axis if the rotation speed of the first roller is lower than the rotation speed of the first pulley. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038784 | TREADBOARD OF A TREADMILL AND A TREADMILL - A treadboard and a treadmill includes two first elastic strips of same structure arranged abreast with the lengths disposed along the moving direction of the belt of the treadmill and a plurality of solid support strips; the first elastic strips are arc structural, the center of the arc structure is higher than two ends of the arc structure; either end of each first elastic strip is once formed with buffer portion that is flexible along the length direction, so that the buffer portions buffer the arc structure of the first elastic strip after fixedly connected to the base of the treadmill; the solid support strips is of straight strip structure respectively connected vertically between the two first elastic strips, two ends of each solid support strip are respectively connected to the corresponding upper sides of the two first elastic strips. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045781 | Treadmill with Adjustable Shock-absorbing Structure - A treadmill includes a frame, a support plate mounted on the frame, and a shock-absorbing structure mounted on two opposite sides of the frame. The shock-absorbing structure includes an elastic bar mounted between the frame and the support plate to support the support plate and to provide a shock-absorbing function. The elastic bar is above the frame and under the support plate and has two opposite ends each pivotally mounted between the frame and the support plate. Thus, the elastic bar is movable in a horizontal direction and is elastically bendable toward an inner side or an outer side of the support plate to increase or decrease a contact area of the elastic bar and the support plate and to change the position of the elastic bar relative to the support plate. | 02-18-2016 |
20160074701 | RETRACTABLE TREADMILL DESK - A retractable walking treadmill which may be connected to an adjustable-height desk, in such a way as to be able to be retracted and stowed vertically when not in use. | 03-17-2016 |
20160082309 | OFFICE WALKING EQUIPMENT - An office walking equipment includes a platform and a working table. The platform is disposed on the ground and provided for a user to exercise. The working table is principally provided for work. When the platform is in use, a front end of the platform is relatively below the working table. When the platform is not in use, the platform can be separated from the working table. The platform is assembled with the working table in a non-contact manner, so that when the user performs exercise on the platform, the vibration of the platform caused by the exercise is not transmitted to the working table to affect the user's working performance. | 03-24-2016 |
20160089563 | Compact Treadmill with Walker - A lightweight treadmill for walking which utilizes a short walking surface, a small and lightweight motor, strong but minimized frame design; and a remote display to make a compact, relatively lightweight and portable treadmill. In the preferred embodiment the treadmill uses. In the preferred embodiment a servomotor and pulley system to generate high-torque, thereby enabling walking at very slow speeds. The servomotor and pulley system fit within the low-profile treadmill base, eliminating the need for a housing at the front end of the treadmill. A walker may be attached to the treadmill for increased stability while walking. | 03-31-2016 |
20160096064 | TREADMILL WITH REMOVABLE HANDLES AND RELATIVE ASSEMBLY METHOD - Described is a treadmill ( | 04-07-2016 |
20160144224 | Treadmill with Slatted Tread Belt - A treadmill includes an exercise deck, and a tread belt on the exercise deck having multiple slats. At least one slat of the multiple slats has a first rod end and a second rod end protruding from the slat. A first track is defined in a first side of the exercise deck and a second track is defined in a second side of the exercise deck. The first track receives and guides the first rod end, and the second track receives and guides the second rod end. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144225 | Treadmill with a Tensioning Mechanism for a Slatted Tread Belt - A treadmill has an exercise deck, and a tread belt disposed on the exercise deck. The treadmill further has a tensioning mechanism attached to the exercise deck, and the tensioning mechanism has a selectively movable structure movable with respect to the exercise deck to push outward against an inward surface of the tread belt. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144226 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GAIT REHABILITATION USING MECHANICAL PERTURBATIONS ON THE UNIMPAIRED LEG TO PROVIDE THERAPY TO THE IMPAIRED LEG - Embodiments for systems and methods of a variable stiffness treadmill for gait rehabilitation using mechanical perturbations on the unimpaired leg to provide therapy to the impaired leg are disclosed. | 05-26-2016 |
20160166877 | Manual treadmill | 06-16-2016 |
20160184625 | BUFFER BOARD STRUCTURE OF A TREADMILL - A buffer board structure of a treadmill includes bamboo layers made by attaching bamboo sheets side by side, a bottom surface of which is adhered by a membrane layer whereby the bamboo sheets are firmly stuck on the membrane layer. Each membrane layer has an upper and lower faces respectively stuck between the bamboo layers. The bamboo sheets of each bamboo layer face the same juxtaposing direction, whereas bamboo layers juxtaposed lengthways provide a better buffer. By setting one membrane layer between two bamboo layers, contact faces of the bamboo layers and the membrane layer adhered together become smoother, and an adhesive fills in a gap more evenly. A slip resistant layer is stuck on the top bamboo layer. A smoother buffering effect and a stable juxtaposition are obtained when the bamboo layers are trodden to prevent the breakdown of buffer relations between the bamboo sheets and the membrane layers. | 06-30-2016 |
20160184626 | ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE WITH A TREADING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - An elliptical exercise machine with a treading depth adjustment mechanism includes a frame, a swing unit, a pedal unit, a damping unit, a guiding unit and an adjusting unit. The swing unit includes a pair of swing arms swingable relative to the frame. The pedal unit includes a pair of stepping bars respectively pivotally connected to the swing arms. The damping unit is adapted for providing swing damping to the stepping bars and includes a rotating wheel mounted at the frame and a resistant member for providing a damping resistance to the rotating wheel. The guiding unit includes a pair of rocking rods swingable relative to the frame and adapted for supporting sliding movement of the stepping bars and a pair of connection rods for driving the rotating wheel to rotate. The adjusting unit is adapted for adjusting the treading depth of the rear end portions of the stepping bars. | 06-30-2016 |
20190143169 | LEG-POWERED TREADMILL | 05-16-2019 |
20220134177 | TREADMILL - A treadmill includes a base, a motor disposed on the base, and a motor cover. A side of the base is for disposing with a running belt. Another side of the base has a receiving space and an upper opening communicating with the receiving space. The motor is located in the receiving space for driving the running belt. A side of the motor cover is pivotally connected to the base for closing the upper opening, and another side of the motor cover is manipulable to pivot toward the side of the base disposed with the running belt to open the upper opening, and the motor cover is located above the running belt at this time. Thus, the user can manipulate the motor cover to open or close the upper opening without using tools, and the motor cover can be properly placed above the running belt when the upper opening is opened. | 05-05-2022 |