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| Walking training apparatus | 20130137553 | 20130530 |
 Provided is a walking training apparatus including: a walking-assist robot which is worn on a lower half of a body of a walking trainee; a treadmill which has a tread plate moving at a predefined speed which the walking trainee walks on; a load pulling unit which holds a body of the walking trainee upward; and a controller which controls driving of the walking-assist robot, the treadmill, and the load pulling unit, wherein the load pulling unit includes: a harness which is worn on the body of the walking trainee; a main rope which is connected to the harness; a driving motor which operates to pull the main rope so as to pull the harness upward; and a counter-load weight plate unit which applies a counter-load... |
| Wireless sensor network for determining cardiovascular machine usage | 20130127636 | 20130523 |
 To provide users the ability to track their cardiovascular exercise and determine cardiovascular exercise machine usage, the present system and methods describe an activity tracking platform. The platform includes a wireless sensor configured to monitor a piece of cardiovascular exercise equipment. The sensor can be configured and positioned to monitor a moving part of the exercise equipment, such as the spinning tread of a treadmill or the circular movement of a bike peddle. Responsive to detecting activity, the sensor can associate the data with a specific user and, using a wireless sensor network, transmit the data to a central server. The platform provides the user an associated website, where the user may view historical workout information, current exercise equipment usage at a local gym, or current... |
| Hardness-adjustable platform for supporting conveyor belt of treadmill | 20130130868 | 20130523 |
 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.
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| Platform for supporting conveyor belt of treadmill | 20130130869 | 20130523 |
 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.
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| Treadmill with workstation | 20130116095 | 20130509 |
 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... |
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| Treadmill with lateral shift gain effect | 20130102442 | 20130425 |
| A treadmill is provided which allows a lateral shift rack to be set over the pedestal of the main framework, and the lateral shift rack is provided with a treading mechanism. The lateral shift rack is driven to yield reciprocating lateral shift through circumferential movement of the crank linking frame when two pedals of the treading mechanism are treaded to shift vertically. When the treadmill is treaded, lateral shift will occur simultaneously. Based on the driving compensation mechanism, when the left and right pedals are treaded, the end point could be further shifted to a preset distance, so as to compensate the treading path of two pedals, and improve the operational flexibility, the fitness effect and value of the treadmill.
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| Apparatus for foldable treadmill for pets | 20130092096 | 20130418 |
| An apparatus for a foldable treadmill for pets includes a front frame, a rear frame, at least two hinges, at least two stabilizing mechanisms, a belt, an overhead bar, and a pair of side panels. The front frame and the rear frame pivotally connected to each other by the at least two hinges, which allows the front frame and the rear frame to move in between a folded position and an unfolded position. The at least two stabilizing mechanisms linearly secures the front frame and the rear frame at the unfolded position. The belt is linearly positioned around the front frame and the rear frame where a motorized front roller and a back roller rotate the belt. The overhead bar and the pair of side panels... |
| Treadmill | 20130079198 | 20130328 |
| 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... |
| Apparatus for cushioning a platform of a treadmill | 20130053222 | 20130228 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two rollers, a platform, a belt and two cushions. The base includes two longitudinal bars. The rollers are supported on the longitudinal bars. The platform is located between the rollers. The belt is wound on the rollers and the platform. Each of the cushions includes a cushioning strip supported on a related one of the longitudinal bars for cushioning the platform.
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| Cushioning mechanism of a treadmill | 20130035214 | 20130207 |
| A cushioning mechanism of a treadmill is interposed with an auxiliary plate between a base frame and the running board. The cushioning mechanism 20 includes two hanging support pieces, two hanging swing pieces, and a flexible elastic element. When the running board is subject to a downward force and sinks, the flexible elastic element will be pulled and expanded externally. When the external force is eliminated, the running board will be returned back to its original position by the self-restoring ability of the flexible elastic element. In this way, an expected and optimal cushioning effect is achieved.
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| Treadmill with foot fall monitor and cadence display | 20130035215 | 20130207 |
| 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... |
| Single belt omni directional treadmill | 20120302408 | 20121129 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill foldable into a chair | 20120283070 | 20121108 |
| 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... |
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| Power assisted arm driven treadmill | 20120277065 | 20121101 |
| 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.
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| Inexpensive treadmill with a concave platform | 20120270705 | 20121025 |
| 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.
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| Exercise machine and method for performing an exercise | 20120264569 | 20121018 |
| An exercise machine of the treadmill type comprises a motor (5) connected to a belt (3) and able to be activated for driving the belt, an actuator (6) associated with the belt (3) for angling it, an interface (7) designed to allow the user (100) to set a basic pair of values relating to predetermined operating parameters and corresponding to a machine operating configuration. The machine also comprises a processor (8) programmed to derive a user (100) oxygen consumption value depending on the basic pair of values and for calculating, the oxygen consumption value being equal, at least one alternative pair of values which involves lower energy consumption by the motor (5) compared with the basic pair.
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| Treadmill for physiotherapy and method of training patient's legs on the treadmill | 20120264573 | 20121018 |
| 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.
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| Mobile treadmill | 20120252635 | 20121004 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill with a firmly located belt | 20120231934 | 20120913 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill for disinfecting pet paw pads | 20120204806 | 20120816 |
| A TREADMILL FOR DISINFECTING PET PAW PADS, having a mechanical treadmill built from a rectangular structure that houses two transversal axles at opposite ends and mounted upon which are two rollers which feed an adhesive strip. The adhesive strip is coiled in such a way that the distance between the rollers forms an upper surface walking belt including an adhesive area that provides adherence to residual waste when coming into to contact with pet paws (cats and dogs). Said adhesive area is the exposed surface of the adhesive strip that when submitted to an applied force it reacts by spinning both rollers installed on the axles in the same direction, thus moving the adhesive strip.
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| Treadmill | 20120184413 | 20120719 |
| 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.
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| Adjustable vertical desk | 20120174833 | 20120712 |
| An adjustable, vertical desk with a horizontal work surface and vertical display surface upon which is attached a computer monitor or other electronic equipment to be viewed, in a range of height positions appropriate to adults of varying heights. The horizontal work surface may also be adjusted to position a keyboard and a mouse at an appropriate hand level for adults of varying heights. The desk allows users to place electronic equipment to heights as needed to suit their stature and by so doing encourages more natural body alignment while in a standing or in a seated position. When the vertical desk is used in combination with a standard treadmill set at low speed, the vertical desk permits mild exercise without work interruption.
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| Weight-based cushion-adjusting apparatus | 20120178590 | 20120712 |
| 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.
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| Folding treadmill positioning structure | 20120165161 | 20120628 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill with a firmly located belt | 20120157267 | 20120621 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill deck support | 20120149533 | 20120614 |
| 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.
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| Method of processing a treadmill belt and an apparatus for practicing the method | 20120135139 | 20120531 |
| 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.
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| Electric cushioning mechanism of a treadmill | 20120129654 | 20120524 |
| An electric cushioning mechanism of a treadmill having a cushioning rod assembly positioned at the rear end of the front support frame. The cushioning rod assembly is coupled to an electric cushioning mechanism. The electric cushioning mechanism includes a linking support, a cushioning drive motor, a slide element, and a slope guide plate. The linking support is provided with a roller at the bottom of both sides thereof, respectively. The cushioning drive motor has a guide screw rod. A pushing slope is formed at the bottom of both sides of the slide element. The pushing slope pushes against the slope guide plate. The roller of the linking support tends to slide on the path with different slopes by use of the angular change on the slope... |
| Electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of two swivel pieces | 20120115686 | 20120510 |
| 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... |
| Treadmill | 20120108398 | 20120503 |
| 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.
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| Anti-pinch safety device of treadmill | 20110009243 | 20110113 |
| 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... |
| Treadmill roller structure and treadmill | 20100331148 | 20101230 |
| 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.
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| Conveyor belt or treadmill belt | 20100304936 | 20101202 |
| 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... |
| Conveyor belt or treadmill belt | 20100300850 | 20101202 |
| 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 of the cloth layer; a pattern layer in response to the outer surface of the cloth layer including patterns formed thereon; a laminating layer melted to couple between the outer surface of the cloth layer and the pattern layer, such that the laminating layer merges into the clearance between the warp and the woof so that the laminating layer is integrally formed a rough connecting surface, the connecting surface engaging with the clearance of the... |
| Treadmill with integrated walking rehabilitation device | 20100285929 | 20101111 |
| 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... |
| Integral treadmill resistance training apparatus | 20100279827 | 20101104 |
| 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... |
| User interactive exercise system | 20100279823 | 20101104 |
| System and method for interactive video game fitness equipment. Fitness hardware (e.g., an exercise bicycle, a stair machine, treadmill, elliptical trainer, rotary climbing wall, or other fitness equipment) interacts with a video game, optionally via various devices, e.g., a PC, game console, or other hardware and/or software device or system capable of implementing an interactive application), for an immersive hybrid exercise/game user experience.
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| Treadmill belt with foamed cushion layer and method of making | 20100279809 | 20101104 |
| 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... |
| Gait/balance analyzer | 20100262046 | 20101014 |
| An apparatus for analyzing gait and balance to determine visual spatial distortion including a treadmill having a movable tread, at least a weight bearing sensor for measuring weight bearing pressure in right, left, front and rear directions provided under said tread and an analyzer for analyzing lean coupled to output of said weight bearing sensor.
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| Treadmill deck locking mechanism | 20100248904 | 20100930 |
| 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.
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| Security apparatus for treadmill | 20100248898 | 20100930 |
| A treadmill is provided with a security apparatus. The security apparatus includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes a casing and a conductive card. The conductive card includes a first portion disposed in the casing and a second portion extended from the casing. The socket includes a casing and two conductive elements. The casing includes a slot defined therein. The conductive elements are disposed in the casing so that the conductive elements are isolated from each other normally but connected to each other through the conductive card when the conductive card is inserted into the casing through the slot.
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| Folding structure of a treadmill | 20100240497 | 20100923 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill belt of a treadmill | 20100227740 | 20100909 |
| 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.
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| Motor for treadmill | 20100225186 | 20100909 |
| A motor for a treadmill, containing at least a housing (1), a stator (2), a rotor (3) having a rotating shaft (4), a front end cover (9), a rear end cover (5), and a flywheel (13). The front end cover (9) and the rear end cover (5) are disposed on both ends of the housing (1), respectively. The stator (2) and the rotor (3) are disposed in the housing (1). A front end of the rotating shaft (4) extends from the housing (1). The flywheel (13) is disposed on the front end of the rotating shaft (4). The rotating shaft (4) is connected to the flywheel (13) via key (14). A sleeve (12) is fit on the front end of the rotating shaft (4). The sleeve... |
| Treadmill with automatic speed control and control module of the same | 20100222182 | 20100902 |
| 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... |
| Exercise device with proximity sensor | 20100216599 | 20100826 |
| An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A console is in communication with the sensor that instructs components of the treadmill to provide, for example, an audible and/or visual response to the user of the exercise device, or to slow or stop the exercise device from moving. Sensors that are capable of sensing whether objects are within different spatial zones of proximity are disclosed. Multiple pre-defined and/or user-defined responses to objects detected in multiple corresponding spatial zones of proximity are also disclosed herein.
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| Treadmill with automatic speed control, control module of the same and control method of the same | 20100210419 | 20100819 |
| The present invention provides a treadmill with an automatic speed control function, including: 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 control signal for adjusting a rotation speed of the driving motor based on a signal received from the exerciser detecting portion; and a motor driving portion for adjusting the rotation speed of the driving motor according to the control signal received from the control portion, wherein a provision braking torque provided corresponding to the control signal is varied as the rotation speed of the driving motor is reduced. The... |
| Treadmill, fitness device, control method of the same, and control module of the same | 20100210418 | 20100819 |
| A fitness apparatus includes: a body having a belt for supporting an exerciser; a driving motor for driving the belt; a motor driving portion for driving the driving motor; a display device installed in a predetermined area of the body to provide information to the exerciser; and a control portion for determining symbol display coordinates using an exerciser speed corresponding to a rotation speed of the driving motor, and outputting a symbol corresponding to the exerciser at the symbol display coordinates through the display device. According to the fitness apparatus of the present invention, an exerciser can control the symbol display coordinates of a symbol displayed on the display device, and thus various game functions can be implemented. Therefore, an exerciser can enjoy an exercise without... |
| Treadmill cross training conversion | 20100204018 | 20100812 |
| 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.
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| Camera based interactive exercise | 20100190610 | 20100729 |
| Methods and apparatus for interactively and dynamically undertaking exercise are disclosed which utilize camera means to provide 2D or 3D data relating to locations or movements of exercise undertaken by a person. This data is analyzed by a computer and in a typical example an instructor's image is displayed and both visual and audio assistance to the person is provided via a computer program either resident locally or remotely located. Applications to exercise involving treadmills, bicycles, dance, weight lifting and other exercises are disclosed.
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| Animal instrumentation | 20100179454 | 20100715 |
| An approach to monitoring, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment or conditioning of animals such as horses does not require use of restrictive equipment such as treadmills or force plates and that can provide either or both of more or less immediate or continuous processing of data to perform the monitoring or diagnosis. One or more wireless sensors are attached to the animal, for example, to measure motion-related parameter associated with one or more parts of the animal. Sensor data is received from the sensors and processed to identify a characteristic of the motion of the animal, such as a quality of gait. The sensor data can also be used to avoid injury to the animal and/or the rider, and to verify the identity of an animal.
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| System and method for monitoring cardiorespiratory parameters | 20100179438 | 20100715 |
| An apparatus, system, and method is disclosed for monitoring the motion, breathing, heart rate of humans in a convenient and low-cost fashion, and for deriving and displaying useful measurements of cardiorespiratory performance from the measured signals. The motion, breathing, and heart rate signals are obtained through a processing applied to a raw signal obtained in a non-contact fashion, typically using a radio-frequency sensor. Processing into separate cardiac and respiratory components is described. The heart rate can be determined by using either spectral or time-domain processing. The respiratory rate can be calculated using spectral analysis. Processing to derive the heart rate, respiratory sinus arrhythmia, or a ventilatory threshold parameter using the system is described. The sensor, processing, and display can be incorporated in a single device which... |
| Pet treadmill | 20100175634 | 20100715 |
| A pet treadmill includes a power source for outputting a drive power. An exercise platform is laterally connected to the power source. The exercise platform includes a longitudinally main from stably disposed on a supporting ground, multiple supports secured on a bottom of the main frame to make the main frame being separated from the supporting ground, a support platform mounted within the main frame for enhancing the structure of the main frame, two driven axles transversely and rotatably mounted to two opposite ends of the main frame, and an endless strap coiled the two driven axle and surround the support, wherein a corresponding one of the two driven axle is driven by the manual power source to operate the endless strap, on which the pet... |
| Base for a treadmill | 20100173755 | 20100708 |
| 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... |
| User detection for exercise equipment | 20100160115 | 20100624 |
| Embodiments of the present disclosure include a user detection system for exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. In an embodiment, a sensor monitors displacement between a deck supporting a moveable treadmill belt and aspects of a treadmill frame. As users interact with the treadmill, a processor uses a sensor signal indicative of the displacement to determine whether a user has mounted the treadmill belt.
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| Treadmill | 20100144495 | 20100610 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from a flank of the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit includes a lever pivotally connected to the post and formed with two ends each connected to a related one of the pedals so that one of the pedals is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Cardio core pusher | 20100113227 | 20100506 |
| An aerobic exerciser, such as a treadmill, elliptical machine or strider/hiker, is combined with a secondary exercise mechanism. The secondary exercise mechanism includes a movable user-contacting portion that is configured to move forward from a rest position and to provide adjustable resistance to pressure in a forward direction exerted by at least a portion of a user's body while the user is performing the aerobic exercise. The user-contacting portion is biased to return to the rest position when the forward pressure is released. The user-contacting portion may comprise a handgrip or may be configured to contact the user's waist. The exercise apparatus may include a sensor that is responsive to movement of the secondary exercise mechanism beyond a predetermined position. The user may be provided with... |
| Treadmill deck | 20100105527 | 20100429 |
| 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.
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| Exercise device with proximity sensor | 20100093492 | 20100415 |
| An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A console is in communication with the sensor that instructs components of the treadmill to provide, for example, an audible and/or visual response to the user of the exercise device, or to slow or stop the exercise device from moving. Sensors that are capable of sensing whether objects are within different spatial zones of proximity are disclosed. Multiple pre-defined and/or user-defined responses to objects detected in multiple corresponding spatial zones of proximity are also disclosed herein.
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| System and method for controlling an exercise apparatus | 20100062904 | 20100311 |
| The various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a control system and a process for an exercise apparatus configurable into a combined treadmill and stepper mode. The apparatus may also be configured into stepper only and treadmill only modes. The apparatus generally includes a master control unit, a first sensor, in communication with the master control unit, which generates a first signal indicative of an effective tread speed for the apparatus, and a resistive element that includes at least one resistance level. Using the first signal, the resistance level, and empirical information, the amount of energy expended by a user of the apparatus may be calculated and the operation of the apparatus controlled. Various sensors, actuators and information, such as that obtained from various data... |
| Treadmill | 20090312158 | 20091217 |
| 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... |
| Treadmill | 20090291808 | 20091126 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axles, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The axles are provided on the base so that they point downwards as they extend away from each other. Two pedal units each pivotally connected to a related one of the axles. The coordinating unit includes a lever and two connectors. The lever is pivotally connected to the base. Each of the connectors is used to connect the lever to a related one of the pedal units.
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| Treadmill | 20090291809 | 20091126 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedals and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from the post. Each of the pedals includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit includes a lever pivotally connected to the post and formed with two ends each in contact with a related one of the pedals so that one of the pedals is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Treadmill having adjustable control panel | 20090280964 | 20091112 |
| 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.
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| Stepper exercise apparatus | 20090280962 | 20091112 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit includes a pulley provided on the base and a rope wound round the pulley and formed with two ends each tied to a related one of the pedal units so that one of the pedal units is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal unit is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Treadmill having adjustable control panel | 20090280964 | 20091112 |
| 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.
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| Stepper exercise apparatus | 20090280962 | 20091112 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit includes a pulley provided on the base and a rope wound round the pulley and formed with two ends each tied to a related one of the pedal units so that one of the pedal units is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal unit is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Treadmill | 20090270229 | 20091029 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit is used to connect the pedals to each other so that one of the pedals is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Shock absorption apparatus for a treadmill | 20090266662 | 20091029 |
| A shock absorption apparatus for a treadmill interposed between a lifting frame and a running board, comprising: a) a fixing tube having one end fixed on the lifting frame, a positioning member, a locating gear, a locating member, and a damping spring being placed into the fixing tube one after another; b) a sleeve mounted at the external circumference of the fixing tube; c) a push tube having one end fixed on the running board, the other end of the push tube being extended into the fixing tube in such a manner that the push tube is screwed with a locating gear and a locating member, the locating member, the sleeve, and the push tube being interlocked by means of a locating screw; and d) a... |
| Shock absorption apparatus for a treadmill | 20090266662 | 20091029 |
| A shock absorption apparatus for a treadmill interposed between a lifting frame and a running board, comprising: a) a fixing tube having one end fixed on the lifting frame, a positioning member, a locating gear, a locating member, and a damping spring being placed into the fixing tube one after another; b) a sleeve mounted at the external circumference of the fixing tube; c) a push tube having one end fixed on the running board, the other end of the push tube being extended into the fixing tube in such a manner that the push tube is screwed with a locating gear and a locating member, the locating member, the sleeve, and the push tube being interlocked by means of a locating screw; and d) a... |
| Treadmill | 20090270229 | 20091029 |
| A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the axle of a related one of the axle units. The coordinating unit is used to connect the pedals to each other so that one of the pedals is moved upwards and outwards while the other pedal is moved downwards and inwards.
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| Buffering apparatus | 20090264258 | 20091022 |
| 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.
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| Integrated roller for a treadmill, method for making and a special-purpose extrusion tool | 20090264259 | 20091022 |
| 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... |
| Wheelchair accessible treadmill | 20090258763 | 20091015 |
| 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.
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| System and method for cardiovascular exercise stress mri | 20090259121 | 20091015 |
| A system and method for cardiovascular exercise stress magnetic resonance using a MRI-compatible treadmill and real-time imaging. The treadmill comprises non-ferromagnetic components so that it may be used in proximity to a MRI scanner. The treadmill is positioned adjacent to the MRI scan table. A treadmill control system is used to control the speed and grade of the treadmill to allow it to perform a wide range of exercise protocols. Patients complete an exercise protocol on the treadmill and are then moved to the MRI scan table. Images are acquired as quickly as possible post-exercise to more accurately diagnose cardiovascular disease in patients.
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| Treadmill apparatus | 20090253559 | 20091008 |
| A treadmill 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.
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| Treadmill apparatus | 20090253559 | 20091008 |
| A treadmill 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.
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| Heart pulse detector with speed control for treadmill | 20090239708 | 20090924 |
| The present invention offers a heart pulse detector. Two pairs of contact electrodes mounted on each handrail of treadmill separately. A electrocardiography heart pulse detector built in the control panel of the treadmill has input terminal which electrically connected to the contact electrodes. A front end circuit within the heart pulse detector receives the electrical cardio signals of a user from the input terminal and preprocesses the electrical cardio signals for later processing by the reminder functional blocks of the heart pulse detector. A hand touching detection circuit assembly in the heart pulse detector is also connected to the input terminal. The hand touching detection circuit sense the signals from the input terminal and send out hand on/off data for using to control the speed of... |
| Side-supporting type folding mechanism for a treadmill | 20090239716 | 20090924 |
| 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... |
| Diary-free calorimeter | 20090240113 | 20090924 |
| An indirect calorimeter estimates nutritional caloric intake by periodically monitoring weight and sensing physical exercise (i.e., physiological data and/or motion data related to physical exertion), which can then be used in a calorimetry model derived from regression analysis of a population (e.g., linear regression, feed-forward neural network, Gaussian process, boosted regression tree, etc.). A strap-on user device for tracking exercise can detect one or more of heart rate, body temperature, skin resistance, motion/acceleration sensing (e.g., pedometer, accelerometer), velocity sensing (e.g., global positioning system (GPS)), and an intelligent, integrated exercise machine (e.g., treadmill, exercise bike, etc.). To gain further fidelity, the user can fine-tune the estimate by undergoing a journal-based routine for a relatively short period of time or clinical calorimetry measurement (e.g., respiratory calorimeter), thereby providing... |
| Exercise management system | 20090227424 | 20090910 |
| A system for managing exercise of an animal such as a human being so that the animal can be trained to move with an appropriate scale and rhythm while harmonizing the motion of the animal with the operations of two devices which induce the motion of the animal in different manners, is provided. According to the exercise management system (1) of the present invention, the speed of the walking motion of the user is adjusted by an operation of a treadmill (first motion induction device) (10). The user's walking motion is induced with the motion scale being adjusted with a rhythm harmonized with the motion rhythm of the animal by an operation of a walking motion induction device (second motion induction device) (20). At this time,... |
| Shaking mechanism of a treadmill | 20090221405 | 20090903 |
| 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.
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| Device and method for an automatic treadmill therapy | 20090215588 | 20090827 |
| A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill (2) and the person (1). A signal representation for said reaction force is transmitted to a control unit. The control unit is used to control the velocity of the treadmill.
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| Walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill | 20090215589 | 20090827 |
| 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.
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| Device and method for an automatic treadmill therapy | 20090215588 | 20090827 |
| A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill (2) and the person (1). A signal representation for said reaction force is transmitted to a control unit. The control unit is used to control the velocity of the treadmill.
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| Walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill | 20090215589 | 20090827 |
| 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.
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| Device and method for an automatic treadmill therapy | 20090215588 | 20090827 |
| A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill (2) and the person (1). A signal representation for said reaction force is transmitted to a control unit. The control unit is used to control the velocity of the treadmill.
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| Walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill | 20090215589 | 20090827 |
| 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.
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| Device and method for an automatic treadmill therapy | 20090215588 | 20090827 |
| A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill (2) and the person (1). A signal representation for said reaction force is transmitted to a control unit. The control unit is used to control the velocity of the treadmill.
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| Walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill | 20090215589 | 20090827 |
| 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.
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| Portable desktop apparatus for exercise equipment | 20080314851 | 20081225 |
| A portable desktop apparatus that can be easily and stably mounted to a piece of standard exercise equipment, set at a position desired by the user, and used to accommodate a laptop computer or other equipment. The apparatus is lightweight, adaptable, adjustable, made of durable material, and easily broken down for transport. The user of the apparatus may mount the apparatus to exercise equipment such as a treadmill in order to benefit from light exercise while conducting work-related tasks or other business. The user receives health benefits as a result and is able to burn calories while working as opposed to working in a stationary position and having to find other time for exercise, or forfeit the opportunity to exercise. The apparatus is equipped with safety... |
| Buffering structure of treadmill | 20080318737 | 20081225 |
| 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.
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| Folding mechanism for treadmills | 20080312046 | 20081218 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill | 20080312047 | 20081218 |
| 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.
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| Treadmill belt support assembly | 20080312048 | 20081218 |
| the drive belt being wound around the roller pulley and the drive pulley at a drive tension created by the selected tension in the running belt.
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| Rear mounted pivoting treadmill cushioning | 20080300115 | 20081204 |
| 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... |
| Dynamic activity management | 20080300914 | 20081204 |
| A system that facilitates management of physical activity by dynamically compensating for current conditions is provided. A user profile can be employed to automatically calibrate an activity device (e.g., treadmill, cycle, haptic brace) based upon characteristics and/or limitations of a user. User activity and other data (e.g., physiological data, motion data, environmental data) can be monitored and employed to dynamically recalibrate the activity device in an effort to optimize performance. Additionally, a simulation profile can be employed as a benchmark for performance. For example, actual user activity can be contrasted against the simulation profile in order to provide feedback, motivation, or even to facilitate dynamic calibration of an activity device throughout an exercise regimen.
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| Control system of an electric treadmill | 20080287262 | 20081120 |
| The present invention provides an auto-control system of an electric treadmill, which includes at least a speed control unit, a slope control unit and a calorific capacity setting unit. After the value of calorific capacity setting unit is set, the speed control unit and slope control unit allow for automatic matching of an operational value according to the set-value. When either the speed control unit or slope control unit is activated with varying values, the other one will be automatically adjusted. A predefined value of energy consumption through the calorific capacity setting unit can be set, while the control system enables automatic matching of the speed and slope, so that the user achieves the preset energy consumption within a preset period of time. Moreover, if either... |
| Bovine treadmill | 20080287266 | 20081120 |
| 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.
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| Dual direction exercise treadmill for simulating a dragging or pulling action | 20080287267 | 20081120 |
| 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... |
| Folding treadmill | 20080280734 | 20081113 |
| 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... |
| Electric treadmill with a level meter | 20080274861 | 20081106 |
| 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.
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| Proprioceptive/kinesthetic apparatus and method | 20080242518 | 20081002 |
| 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.
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| Electrical signature analysis to quantify human and animal performance on fitness and therapy equipment such as a treadmill | 20080234107 | 20080925 |
| The invention is a human and animal performance data acquisition, analysis, and diagnostic system for fitness and therapy devices having an interface box removably disposed on incoming power wiring to a fitness and therapy device, at least one current transducer removably disposed on said interface box for sensing current signals to said fitness and therapy device, and a means for analyzing, displaying, and reporting said current signals to determine human and animal performance on said device using measurable parameters.
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| Mid-deck hinged treadmill deck | 20080234111 | 20080925 |
| 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.
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| Excercise device utilizing loading apparatus | 20080214971 | 20080904 |
| A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any... |
| Exercise treadmill for additionally vibrating a user running or walking on a tread belt | 20080207407 | 20080828 |
| 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... |
| Treadmill having exercise motivation inducing function | 20080200307 | 20080821 |
| There is provided a treadmill having an exercise motivation inducing function, which comprises: an interface to control the degree of difficulty of exercise, a driving unit to be driven according to the degree of difficulty controlled by the interface, and a control unit to control a gift provider to differentially provide a gift according to the degree of difficulty controlled by the interface. The treadmill motivates a user to receive a predetermined gift after finishing exercise, thereby inducing a positive attitude on exercise to a user disliking exercise. Furthermore, the treadmill adds the fun of exercise so that a user does exercise of her/his own free will, thereby contributing to the improvement of her/his physical constitution.
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| Treadmill | 20080194388 | 20080814 |
| A treadmill includes a frame, a wheel disposed on the frame and two exercise sets arranged on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the exercise sets includes a track installed on the frame, a rocker disposed on the frame, a crank connected to the wheel, a rod arranged between the crank and the rocker and a tread connected to the rod and crank on one hand and movable on the track at the other hand.
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| Physical training and activity center for children | 20080194389 | 20080814 |
| The present invention is a physical training device for a person and relates to developmental activity centers with treadmills. The physical training device includes a treadmill base, an activity center, and a control means. The invention has an optional stationary or portable feature and is more effective in permitting safe and controlled walking development. In addition, the physical training device includes a variety of stimulating devices that improves both physical skills and cognitive skills by use of the invention.
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| Foldable treadmill | 20080188358 | 20080807 |
| A foldable treadmill includes a base frame, a front frame pivotally mounted on the base frame, a rear frame pivotally mounted on the front frame, a movable frame pivotally mounted on the front frame and slidably mounted on the base frame, a driver mounted on the front frame and provided with a retractable inner tube, and a connecting bracket secured on the movable frame and pivotally mounted on the inner tube of the driver. Thus, the rear frame is folded when not in use to reduce the whole volume of the treadmill efficiently. In addition, the front end of the rear frame is lifted to change the inclined angle of the rear frame, so that the user can practice running or walking on a slope.
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| Treadmill with anti-overturn treadbase | 20080182726 | 20080731 |
| A treadmill has a treadbase pivotally fastened to a base frame thereof, a running belt that can circulate about the treadbase and a telescopic assembly deposited between the treadbase and the base frame, wherein the telescopic assembly implements a positioning component to engage a first positioning hole thereof to hold the treadbase at a level position with respect to the base frame and secured the treadbase against being overturned to an upright position accidentally.
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| Method of controlling motor for driving treadmill belt | 20080182727 | 20080731 |
| A method of controlling a motor for driving a treadmill belt includes the steps of a) providing a micro controller unit having a proportional integral derivative controller and a load predictor; b) providing a driver controllable by the micro controller unit to drive the motor used for driving the treadmill belt; c) detecting a load and a speed of the motor and sending a load feedback signal and a speed feedback signal corresponding to the detections to the micro controller unit by a load meter and a speed meter respectively; d) running a procedure and outputting a control signal to the driver by means of computation of the proportional integral derivative controller and the load predictor; e) regulating the output status of the motor by the... |
| Cushioning mechanism for a treadmill | 20080176717 | 20080724 |
| A cushioning mechanism for a treadmill having a pair of ⊃-shaped rigid connection elements and a pair of pivotal rigid cushioning elements that are interposed between the bottom surface of both sides of the platform frame and the base bars. The pivotal rigid cushioning element includes a guidewheel at one end thereof. In this way, the guidewheel is movable on the surface of the base bar when the platform frame is moved up and down by the external forces applied to it. Accordingly, the cushioning and restoring effects can be achieved. Moreover, an auxiliary supporting element is pivotally interposed between both sides of the platform frame and the handle frame assembly, respectively. As a result, a complete cushioning and restoring effect can be ensured.
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| Cushioning mechanism for a treadmill | 20080176718 | 20080724 |
| A cushioning mechanism for a treadmill having a pair of ⊃-shaped rigid connection elements and a pair of pivotal rigid cushioning elements that are interposed between the bottom surface of both sides of the platform frame and the base bars. The pivotal rigid cushioning element includes a guidewheel at one end thereof. In this way, the guidewheel is movable on the surface of the base bar when the platform frame is moved up and down by the external forces applied to it. Accordingly, the cushioning and restoring effects can be achieved. Moreover, a resistance-adjusting element is provided at the bottom of the guidewheel. A free adjustment of the cushioning force may be achieved by the inclination of the resistance-adjusting element.
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| Foot massaging treadmill | 20080176719 | 20080724 |
| A foot massaging treadmill including a supporting base mounted close to the floor. The supporting base includes a supporting board, an endless running belt slidably extending around the supporting board, and driving rollers for driving the running belt to move around the supporting board in a longitudinal direction of the supporting board. The upper surface of the running belt forms a user supporting surface. The supporting surface of the running belt provides a plurality of upward protrusions for applying pressure force to the user's foot soles. The treadmill massages the user's foot soles by the protrusions. Thus, the user will feel comfortable even after a long time of exercise.
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| Cushion adjustable and display devices for treadmills | 20080171640 | 20080717 |
| A cushion adjustable device for a treadmill includes a base plate fixed on a horizontal portion of one of two sides of a frame of the treadmill and a movable member is slidably engaged with a groove defined in the base plate. The movable member includes a resilient roller which is in contact with an underside of the deck of the treadmill. By moving the adjustable device, the resilient roller is moved to a desired position relative to the deck so as to provide a better cushion feature of the deck. A cushion display device includes an indication member and an extension rod which is fixed to the underside of the deck so that when the deck is deformed in vertical direction, the indication member is... |
| Treadmill | 20080171641 | 20080717 |
| A treadmill includes a frame, two tracks, a wheel, two keels and two treads. The frame includes a front portion and a rear portion. The tracks are extended from the rear portion of the frame. The wheel is provided on the front portion of the frame. Each of the keels includes a front end connected to the wheel and a rear end movable on a related one of the tracks. Each of the treads is carried on a related one of the keels.
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| Guiding structure of a treadmill for guiding electrostatic charges of a human body | 20080103021 | 20080501 |
| A guiding structure of a treadmill for guiding electrostatic charges of a human body is disposed between a treadmill base and the human body to connect the human body to the treadmill base continuously. Thus, potentials between the human body and the treadmill base may be kept in a substantially balanced state, and it is possible to prevent a high-potential one of the human body and the treadmill base to instantaneously discharge the electrostatic charges to a low-potential one. Thus, the user can use the treadmill in a relieved manner.
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| Adjustable and foldable lightweight treadmill exercise apparatus | 20080070756 | 20080320 |
| A treadmill frame rotationally supporting spaced apart rollers in turn rotatingly engaging a treadmill belt for revolving around the rollers and a motor frame pivotally engaged with the treadmill frame, the frame supporting a drive motor providing rotation of the treadmill belt. An upright frame in a simple rectangular shape with side struts pivotally engaged with the motor frame and a lower lateral struts positioned below the motor frame in a position for resting on a supporting surface. The treadmill frame, motor frame, upright frame and a support strut rotatable about pivots so as to set a treadmill inclination.
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| Surface-modified exercise belt for a treadmill | 20070298937 | 20071227 |
| An exercise belt for a treadmill is provided having a modified surface that simulates natural ground terrain for the purpose of strengthening the muscles of the exerciser's ankles. The modified surface is produced by regions of variable effective thickness which may be protrusions or attached pads of varied shape, thickness, hardness and spacing. In another aspect, a kit is provided having a large number of pads of varied shape, thickness and hardness adhesively attachable to the belt.
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| Treadmill having vibration damping function for its handlebars | 20070281831 | 20071206 |
| A treadmill includes a tread board, two uprights mounted on two opposite sides of the tread board, two handlebars each pivotally mounted on a respective one of the uprights, and two vibration damping devices each mounted between a respective one of the uprights and a respective one of the handlebars to provide a vibration damping effect to the respective handlebar. Thus, each of the vibration damping devices provides a vibration damping effect to the respective handlebar to prevent vibration from being transmitted to the user's two hands directly so as to protect the user's two hands during the exercising process.
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| Gait training system using motion analysis | 20070275830 | 20071129 |
| A gait training system using motion analysis is provided to perform consecutive motion analysis while a person to be measured is walking on a treadmill. The gait training system includes a treadmill including a belt rotatable by a roller of which a rotating rate is adjustable in response to a walking speed of a walker; and measuring means for transferring signals associated with a movement of a body of the walker. The measuring means are attached to the body. A control unit analyzes a walking movement based on a data from the measuring means, and a display unit displays the data to the walker.
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| Omni-directional treadmill | 20070270285 | 20071122 |
| A treadmill having a belt assembly allows a user to walk or run in any arbitrary direction. A flattened flexible toroid bladder injected with a lubricant, and stretched over a frame with rotating members. Separate power-driven mechanisms concurrently rotate the toroid belt around the major and minor axis to allow omni-directional user movement.
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| Exercise apparatus such as a treadmill | 20070270286 | 20071122 |
| An improved exercise apparatus, such as a treadmill, which includes a pressure receiver, such as a padded plate or bar, which a treadmill user applies pressure against while using the treadmill. A pressure sensor and a display may be included which measures and indicates the amount of pressure applied, and/or the amount of deviation from a desired amount of pressure. Having the user apply pressure to the pressure receiver, additional muscle groups in the user's body are exercised. The treadmill belt may be either motorized or non-motorized, with the ability to allow the user to go either forward or backward thereon while still applying pressure to the pressure receiver. The speed of the belt, the resistance applied to the belt (if unmotorized), and the elevation angle... |
| Application of multi-media technology to computer administered personal assessment, self discovery and personal developmental feedback | 20070254270 | 20071101 |
| A multi-media method and system performs psychological assessment of an individual for personal assessment, self discovery and developmental feedback, whereby the individual is shown and provided with discrete visual and auditory stimuli on a multi-media computer screen, so that the individual's responses can be monitored in conjunction with or without optional physiological responses received by convenient wrist-worn biofeedback sensors or those used on personal exercise treadmill machines. The computer tallies the test subject's recorded responses. Virtual environments are optionally displayed, to enable the tested individual to simulate a real personal environment. Unlike other self discovery evaluation systems, the system evaluates a person's ability to maintain task focus under pressure while being exposed to visual and/or auditory stimuli. It directly measures performance under pressure, rather than only... |
| Products and methods for motor performance improvement in patients with neurodegenerative disease | 20070255186 | 20071101 |
| The present invention is drawn to products and methods to improve the gait performance of subjects with neurodegenerative disease before and after feedback-enhanced training. The present invention has the goal of producing larger stride length in patients with neurodegenerative disease. The method includes patients walking on a treadmill while a bright line is shown at increasing distances from their center of gravity, and encouraging them to take larger steps. The present invention also includes a walking assistance appliance, including, a walker, cane, and so forth.
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| System and method for animal gait characterization from bottom view using video analysis | 20070229522 | 20071004 |
| In general, the present invention is directed to systems and methods for finding the gait parameters of an animal using video. The invention includes a system with a video camera coupled to a computer in which the computer is configured to automatically provide animal segmentation, foot identification, foot tracking, and gait parameter calculation. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention may use a treadmill apparatus with a transparent tread or belt for gait parameter calculation. A camera may be placed directly underneath the transparent tread such that the bottom view of the animal walking or running on the transparent tread is captured by the camera. A tilted mirror may also be placed directly underneath the transparent tread in order to reflect the bottom view images to... |
| Treadmill with lifting function | 20070232463 | 20071004 |
| An exerciser includes a base with a running board connected thereto and an endless belt is connected to the running board. A frame is connected to the base and a plurality of weights are movably mounted on two guide rods of the frame. A cable unit includes an end member connected to the weights and a cable has a first end fixed to the end member, a second end of the cable reeves through a plurality of pulleys and is connected to a connection member which is attached to the user's body so that the user lifts the weights while running on the endless belt.
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| Actuator for controlling inclination of treadmill and inclination control device of treadmill | 20070225126 | 20070927 |
| The present invention provides an inclination control device of a treadmill comprising: a pair of support members pivotally connected with at least one first hinge at the track part for extending from the track part to the ground; a pair of housings having a housing hinge respectively for being pivotally connected with each of the second hinge at the support members, and having female thread; a pair of screw rod engaging respectively with the female thread of each of the housing so as to be extruded from or inserted into by relative rotation therebetween; a pair of driving pulleys combined with each of the screw rod for rotating together with the screw rod; a belt engaging with the driving pulleys; a pinion engaging with the belt... |
| Cushion device for exercise machine | 20070225127 | 20070927 |
| A cushion device for an exercise machine, such as treadmill, includes a linkage, a spring and a mount. The linkage is pivoted on a bottom of the exercise machine, and wheel is pivoted on a distal end of the linkage. The mount is fixed to the bottom of the exercise machine, on which the spring is provided to urge the linkage. When user takes exercise on the machine, the vibration from different orientations will transmit to the linkage and make it swing, such that the spring is compressed to absorb the vibration.
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| Bicycle treadmill | 20070219054 | 20070920 |
| A treadmill assembly that includes a frame and a treadmill belt. In addition, a sensor produces a signal representative of an aspect of the user's position relative to at least one point on the frame. A belt rotation assembly turns the belt with a speed related to the signal. In one preferred embodiment the speed of the belt is inversely proportional to the distance between the user and the front of the treadmill. In another preferred embodiment the treadmill is sized to support a cycle.
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| Shock damping entertainment mount for exercise equipment | 20070219055 | 20070920 |
| A shock damping mount for connecting an entertainment system, such as a television, to an exercise device, such as a treadmill, to decrease the motion of the treadmill that would otherwise be incident on the entertainment system. The device specifically utilizes a damping bracket having both a rotational connection and a spring connection that damps impact-generated motion generated by the user prior to it reaching the entertainment system.
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| Lubricating apparatus for an endless moving belt of an electric treadmill | 20070219066 | 20070920 |
| A lubricating apparatus for an endless moving belt of an electric treadmill includes a base frame with a U-shaped groove laterally extended across the base frame. The U-shaped groove is filled with felted wool in which lubricant is contained. After assembly of the above-mentioned components, the felted wool within the U-shaped groove is in constant contact with the bottom surface of the endless moving belt, thereby ensuring a reliable and long-term lubrication.
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| Systems and methods for noninvasively monitoring baroreflex response and nominal blood volume | 20070213619 | 20070913 |
| Systems and methods for noninvasively monitoring baroreflex response and nominal blood volume are disclosed herein. Software and methods for evaluating morphological features of a photoplethysmogram (PPG) obtained using a pulse oximeter allow for the affirmative detection and quantification of the baroreflex response from data obtained during orthostatic stress tests, lower body negative pressure chamber tests and treadmill stress tests.
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| Animal instrumentation | 20070204801 | 20070906 |
| An approach to monitoring, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment or conditioning of animals such as horses does not require use of restrictive equipment such as treadmills or force plates and that can provide either or both of more or less immediate or continuous processing of data to perform the monitoring or diagnosis. One or more wireless sensors are attached to the animal, for example, to measure motion-related parameter associated with one or more parts of the animal. Sensor data is received from the sensors and processed to identify a characteristic of the motion of the animal, such as a quality of gait. The sensor data can also be used to avoid injury to the animal and/or the rider, and to verify the identity of an animal.
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| Animal instrumentation | 20070204802 | 20070906 |
| An approach to monitoring, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment or conditioning of animals such as horses does not require use of restrictive equipment such as treadmills or force plates and that can provide either or both of more or less immediate or continuous processing of data to perform the monitoring or diagnosis. One or more wireless sensors are attached to the animal, for example, to measure motion-related parameter associated with one or more parts of the animal. Sensor data is received from the sensors and processed to identify a characteristic of the motion of the animal, such as a quality of gait. The sensor data can also be used to avoid injury to the animal and/or the rider, and to verify the identity of an animal.
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| Treadmill | 20070202996 | 20070830 |
| A treadmill including: a base seat, a first bracket and a second bracket being respectively pivotally mounted on each of two lateral sides of a front section of the base seat, a damper being disposed between a middle section of each second bracket and a rear end of the base seat; and two tread boards, top ends of the first brackets being respectively pivotally connected under front ends of the tread boards, top ends of the second brackets being respectively pivotally connected under middle sections of the tread boards. When treading the tread boards of the treadmill, a forward travel is achieved. Therefore, a user can use the treadmill just like the user naturally steps forward.
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| Foldable treadmill | 20070191190 | 20070816 |
| A foldable treadmill includes a seat, and a two-part tread base having a front carriage pivotally attached to the seat with a pivot axle for allowing the carriage to be rotated relative to the seat, and a rear treadmill frame pivotally secured to the carriage for allowing the treadmill frame to be rotated and folded relative to the carriage, and the carriage is foldable and engageable with the seat for lowering a center of gravity of the treadmill and for preventing the treadmill from falling down when the treadmill frame is rotated and folded relative to the carriage and the seat. A spring biased latch may selectively latch the treadmill frame to the carriage at an upwardly erecting position.
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| Exercise device utilizing loading apparatus | 20070185419 | 20070809 |
| A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits of the therapy. As an example, a exercise device includes a support surface for supporting all or part of the bodily tissue of an individual using the device. A linear or rotary loading mechanism associated with the frame or a rotational element of the exercise device drives the support surface at a selected load and frequency, thereby inducing mechanical loading of bodily tissue adjacent to the support surface sufficiently to facilitate the growth, development, strengthening, and/or healing of bone tissue. The loading mechanism may be incorporated into any... |
| Endless belt for exercise treadmill | 20070167291 | 20070719 |
| A belt device includes an outer peripheral layer having one or more conductive wires engaged in the inner portion for eliminating static electricity. The outer peripheral layer includes a number of longitudinal fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire, or a number of lateral fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire. An inner peripheral layer may be engaged with the outer peripheral layer. The inner peripheral layer also includes one or more conductive wires for eliminating static electricity, and includes a number of longitudinal fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire or a number of lateral fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire.
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| Endless belt for treadmill | 20070167292 | 20070719 |
| A belt device includes one or more intermediate layers each having one or more conductive wires for reducing or for eliminating static electricity. The intermediate layers each includes a number of longitudinal fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire, and/or includes a number of lateral fibers arranged parallel to the conductive wire. An outer peripheral layer may be attached onto the intermediate layer, or having the intermediate layer engaged into the outer peripheral layer, or an inner peripheral layer may be attached onto the intermediate layer, for allowing the intermediate layer to be disposed between the outer and the inner peripheral layers.
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| Treadmill control system | 20070161466 | 20070712 |
| A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for... |
| Deckless treadmill system | 20070155592 | 20070705 |
| A deckless treadmill system comprising a cogged-belt in combination with elongated and complementary cogged drive rollers and a series of aligned and cooperatively interactive cogged support rollers disposed proximate to and in cooperative engagement with the peripheral underside edges of the cogged belt. Accordingly, the structural configuration and mechanical componentry of the present invention effectively functions to significantly reduce slip between the elongated cogged drive rollers and the cogged belt, and to further provide the requisite support for the opposing peripheral edges of the cogged belt; thereby, providing a truly deckless treadmill system and overall stable running platform with improved shock absorption and dispersion characteristics. The cogged belt of the present invention is preferably of integral formation or construction and, as such, avoids the structural and... |
| Treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill | 20070149363 | 20070628 |
| A treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill comprises a transversal axle rod disposed at a frame of the treadmill, and a swinging lever longitudinally coupled to the axle rod, wherein an end of the lever includes an inertia weight, and the other end of the lever is coupled to a transversal U-shape retaining groove, and the retaining groove includes a wool felt, and a lubricant is filled into the wool felt, such that after the foregoing components are assembled, a roller is positioned precisely under the running board, and another end of the wool felt maintains a gap with the treadmill belt, and if the running board is vibrated, then the inertia swing of the lever weight drives the wool felt to be in... |
| Automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment | 20070142175 | 20070621 |
| Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment. The invention discloses electromechanical means for processing an input signal and manipulating physical aspects of the exercise equipment such that the equipment collapses for easier storage or movement. The invention is adaptable to a wide range of electronic exercise equipment such as complete exercise systems, treadmills, exercise bicycles, sit-up devices, rowing machines, and other such devices.
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| Automated physical training system | 20070142178 | 20070621 |
| The present invention is a system for automatically controlling and assessing a user athlete's physical training prowess at certain athletic skills. An apparatus of the present invention can be a treadmill sled having a frame, a rotatable continuous belt mounted on the frame, the belt presenting an upward directed support surface for supporting a user athlete, a training apparatus, and a performance measuring system. The training apparatus can include a blocking dummy and support frame, or a tether frame support system. Further, the performance measuring system can include programmable and automated control of the timing, duration, and scope/level of the physical training, and present quantitative assessment feedback to better maximize the applicable training regime, and to simplify the training sessions for supervisory personnel as well as... |
| Shaking endless belt for treadmills | 20070142183 | 20070621 |
| A treadmill includes a frame having two rollers and an endless belt is mounted on the two rollers. One of the rollers is driven by a motor and a control device is electrically connected to the motor so as to control the motor to be rotated in different directions alternatively. The alternative rotation of the motor shakes the endless belt and the user's body.
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| Animal instrumentation | 20070130893 | 20070614 |
| An approach to instrumentation and telemetry of physiological and physical parameters of an animal and its environment has particular application to horses. This approach improves the effectiveness of one or more of evaluation, diagnosis, care conditioning or monitoring of animals because it does not require use of restrictive equipment such as force plates or treadmills, and it can provide objective and quantitative data that is complete, accurate, precise and reproducible, and this data can be obtained under real-world conditions, for either or both of more or less real-time or continuous processing of data to perform the monitoring or diagnosis. That is, in such an approach objective and quantitative data can be collected under real-world conditions and this data can be processed and the information can be... |
| Method for measuring a user's cardiorespiratory endurance by a fitness equipment | 20070135723 | 20070614 |
| The present invention relates to a method for measuring a user's cardiorespiratory endurance by a fitness equipment, which uses a fitness equipment such as an electric treadmill having a speed control meter panel and a heartbeat monitor to operate with an optimal human heartbeat rate (which is 60%˜90% of our maximum heartbeat rate), a basic exercise safe heartbeat rate (which is 40%˜60% of our maximum heartbeat rate) and a predetermined mid-strength testing exercise procedure for easily measuring the reference value of the cardiorespiratory endurance (also known as cardiorespiratory function) of a user at the time of the measurement, so as to provide the user a reference of physical conditions and a basis for future physical trainings and exercises.
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| Electrostatic discharge apparatus for a treadmill | 20060285268 | 20061221 |
| An electrostatic discharge apparatus for a treadmill having at least one conductive brush unit in constant contact with front and rear rollers. The conductive brush unit is mounted on a platform frame in close vicinity to the rollers of the continuous moving belt, and the conductive brush unit operates in cooperation with an earth wire to discharge the whole static electricity produced during the operation of the treadmill. In this way, a smooth operation of the treadmill and the relevant electronic elements can be ensured.
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| Shock absorbing endless belt for a treadmill | 20060287147 | 20061221 |
| Disclosed is an energy absorbing endless belt comprises a polymeric gel and a substrate enveloped by a top and bottom layer. The top layer may serve as the running surface for the treadmill and may be made of a different material than the bottom layer. The substrate has a density less than that of the polymeric gel. The substrate may be formed from a foamed plastic and may be a continuous sheet or have perforations placed throughout. The energy absorbing endless belt can be formed from an epoxidized vegetable oil, a thermoplastic polymer and a prepolymer.
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| Folding and supporting device for treadmills | 20060287162 | 20061221 |
| A treadmill includes a base and a frame has a first end thereof pivotably connected to the base and an endless belt is connected to the frame. A guide rod has its axis extending lengthwise of the frame and a fist end of the guide rod is fixed to the base. A second end of the guide rod connected to the base. A sleeve extends through a through hole in a transverse bar of the base 10 and the guide rod is received in the sleeve which is able to move along the guide rod back and forth. A supporting rod has a first end thereof pivotably connected to a pivotal portion on the sleeve and a second end of the supporting rod is pivotably connected... |
| Cushioning mechanism for a treadmill | 20060287163 | 20061221 |
| A cushioning mechanism for a treadmill having a link at each side in close vicinity to the rear end of a platform frame. The links are pivotally attached to the platform frame and the base. A resilient pad facing to the bottom of the link is disposed on the base. When the platform frame is subjected to a certain force to expose the link to a synchronous vibration, the resilient pad provides an optimal shock-absorbing effect.
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| Treadmill roller device having bearing | 20060287164 | 20061221 |
| A roller device for attaching to a shaft of a treadmill, includes a tubular housing having two carriers engaged in the end portions, and the carriers each includes a casing directly folded from the end portion of the housing, and two bearing members are engaged in the casings of the carriers, for engaging with the shaft, and for smoothly and rotatably attaching the housing to the shaft, and for allowing the roller device to be easily and readily attached to treadmills. The casing includes an outer peripheral flap formed integral with the housing, and includes an outer diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the housing, for resiliently supporting the casing within the housing.
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| Muscle-powered vehicle | 20060287165 | 20061221 |
| A muscle-powered vehicle, comprising a treadmill, which is supported by a chassis and is adapted to be actuated by the thrust of the feet and legs of at least one user who walks or runs thereon; a system for travel over land or on water functionally connected to the treadmill by way of motion transmission means; and a steering system for directing the travel.
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| Treadmill with pedometer and method of counting the number of steps of user running or walking on treadmill | 20060276306 | 20061207 |
| A treadmill includes a base, a motion assembly and a pedometer system. The pedometer system has a sensor mounted on the base to monitor a speed of an element of the motion assembly, such as a motor, a transmission device, rollers or a running belt, a processor mounted on the base to detect instant variations of the speed of the element of the motion and count the instant variations, and a display mounted on the base to show a number of the instant variations. As a result, people running or walking on the treadmill of the present invention is informed the number of steps of running or walking.
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| Tray for exercise treadmill | 20060258513 | 20061116 |
| A tray adapted to mount to the hand rails of a piece of exercise equipment such as a treadmill. The tray may be adjustable in height and may be set at different angles. The tray may mount to the treadmill hand rails using a clam shell type interface.
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| Elliptic-track treadmill with adjustable travel | 20060250753 | 20061109 |
| An elliptic-track treadmill with adjustable travel, including: a bed placed on the ground, an upright stem upward extending from one end of the bed; a transmission unit mounted on the upright stem; and a linking mechanism drivable by the transmission unit to drive two pedals to move in an elliptic track. The linking mechanism includes a pair of cranks drivable by the transmission unit. One end of each crank is pivotally connected with one end of an adjustment member. The adjustment member has an axially telescopic free end pivotally connected with the crank. The free end is connected with the pedal. The other end of the adjustment member is pivotally connected with one end of a link. The other end of the link is pivotally connected... |
| Folding-up mechanism for an electric treadmill | 20060252605 | 20061109 |
| A folding-up mechanism for an electric treadmill having a single lifting motor for adjusting a platform frame to an inclined and upright position with a handrail frame moved to a storage position. The lifting motor and a drive screw are interposed between two base frames. The drive screw is screwed in a slip pipe with female thread. An intermediate tube is pivotally coupled to a rear end of the slip pipe with a front crossbar and a handrail frame coupled to the opposing end of the intermediate tube. One end of the platform frame is pivotally attached to an upright bar of the base frames while a bottom side of the platform frame is pivotally coupled to a telescopic tube, a pull rod, and a push... |
| Aquatic exercising and conditioning device | 20060243217 | 20061102 |
| An aquatic treadmill having a housing having a container configured to retain a liquid and sized to contain a horse within the container, a treadmill positioned along a lower portion of the container such that a horse upon entry into the container would stand upon the treadmill, and wherein the container has a decreasing cross sectional area.
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| Exercise apparatus with computer workstation | 20060247109 | 20061102 |
| A multi-function apparatus integrating an exercise device with a computer workstation. The exercise device is preferably a treadmill, step machine, or stationary bicycle. The computer workstation is attached to the exercise device, and comprises adjustable computer monitor, keyboard/mouse and desk surfaces.
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| Twisting treadmill | 20060240950 | 20061026 |
| A twisting treadmill comprised of a treading unit, a reciprocally turning member that also supports the treading unit, a transmission unit connecting the treading unit and the turning member; the user having both feet stepping upon the treading unit to simulate treading motion while twisting in conjunction with a rotary rhythmic device that reciprocally rotates for the user to achieve fitness purpose by treading and twisting exercises at the same time.
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| Supporting mechanism for a deck frame of a folding-up treadmill | 20060240951 | 20061026 |
| The invention relates to a supporting mechanism for a deck frame of a folding-up treadmill having a support frame, a base frame and a deck frame. The supporting mechanism includes a supporting rod with one end connected to the base frame and with the other end connected through an extension spring to an extension piece of the front roller is interposed between the base frame and the deck frame. A slide wheel is provided between the supporting rod and the inner side of the deck frame. The slide wheel is cooperative with a supporting piece 38 at bottom end of the deck frame to create a supporting effect.
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| Belt drive system with outer rotor motor | 20060232147 | 20061019 |
| An outer rotor motor comprises a tubular shaft for maximum motor cooling effect. Coolant may flow through coolant channels of the shaft and the motor in various configurations to carry away the heat. A thermally conductive component may be inserted into the hollow shaft under the stator section to optimize the airflow and cooling. Physical construction of the motor and control algorithms may further enhance motor performance with appropriate sensors. A compact, smooth, and cool operating motor may thus be achieved for applications such as treadmills or other belt drive systems.
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| System for creating artificial gravity conditions in micro and hypogravity environments | 20060229160 | 20061012 |
| A innovative resistance exercise system that helps preserve an astronaut's bone density, checks muscle atrophy and helps retain postural and gait stability during space missions while increasing neuromuscular activation and enhancing sensorimotor integration is presented. This innovative system comprises of a tight suit that covers the upper torso of the astronaut—from the top of the head to a little below the waist with magnets or electromagnets placed towards the lower end of the suit. When worn by astronauts on a magnetic or electromagnetic flooring (such as a treadmill's floorboard), a force of attraction is exerted on the magnetic end of the suit to create a downward pull that would be spread by the suit onto the muscular and skeletal systems of the astronaut right from the... |
| Automatic safety shut-off switch for exercise equipment | 20060229162 | 20061012 |
| The present invention relates to a safety off switch for a treadmill exercise device. If the treadmill exercise device running belt is still rotating even after user has left the treadmill exercise device, then, after a programmed time duration, the treadmill exercise device automatically turns off the running belt and/or completely powers itself down.
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| User interactive exercise system | 20060229163 | 20061012 |
| System and method for interactive video game fitness equipment. Fitness hardware (e.g., an exercise bicycle, a stair machine, treadmill, elliptical trainer, rotary climbing wall, or other fitness equipment) interacts with a video game, optionally via various devices, e.g., a PC, gaming console, or other hardware and/or software device or system capable of implementing an interactive application), for an immersive hybrid exercise/game user experience.
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| Force assistance device for walking rehabilitation therapy | 20060229167 | 20061012 |
| A physical therapy apparatus for use in conjunction with a treadmill provides an assistive force to a forward movement of the legs. A force assistance device is adapted to attach to the feet or legs of a patient positioned on a motorized treadmill to assist in walking therapy by providing an assistive force to a forward movement of the patient's feet or legs. An adjustment device may vary an interface of attachment, for example, the height or direction, between the force assistance device and the patient's feet or legs. A force arresting device may arrest the assistive force provided by the force assistance device during the forward movement of the patient's feet or legs. The force assistance device provides a substantially constant assistance force during the... |
| Combination of treadmill and stair climbing machine | 20060223680 | 20061005 |
| A combination of treadmill and stair climbing machine includes a single roller supported on a shaft between two lugs on two sides of the frame of the combination and two rear ends of two pedals are respectively connected to the roller and supported on the two lugs. Two front ends of the two pedals are respectively connected to two hydraulic cylinders. A switch member is pivotably connected to a front end of the frame and can be set in a horizontal position when the combination is used as stair climbing machine, and an inclined position when the combination is used as treadmill. An L-shaped plate is connected to the frame and each pedal has a connection plate which has two elongate holes in which two protrusions... |
| Method and apparatus for treadmill with frameless treadbase | 20060217236 | 20060928 |
| A method and apparatus for a treadmill having a frameless treadbase. The treadmill is lightweight and inexpensive. A preferred embodiment features an arched deck. The arched deck has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate portion is has an upward incline or convex arch. The arched deck provides intrinsic cushion and incline. The arched deck maintains a convex arch independent of any structure in the treadmill. Additionally, the arched deck is connected to a front support and a rear support, the front support being independent from the rear support.
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| Treadmill | 20060205568 | 20060914 |
| An improved treadmill is provided that includes a base frame, a platform and an endless belt. The treadmill in accordance with the invention is characterized in that the platform includes a cushioning pad with a thickness ranging from 1 to 10 mm and is stuck to a top surface thereof, and that a smooth wear-resisting layer is attached to a top surface of the cushioning pad in such a manner that the wear-resisting layer and the cushioning pad are fitted to form a whole and the wear-resisting layer is interposed between the endless belt and the cushioning pad for providing more comfort and reducing the exercise injuries to a minimal extent.
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| Belt frame incline adjusting mechanism for treadmills | 20060199704 | 20060907 |
| A treadmill includes a base with two side rails, a frame with two side rods and an endless running belt, two first links, two second links, two third links, a fixing rod which is fixed in-between the two first links with a connection and an actuator is composed of a motor and a motor driven moving part which is pivotally connected to the connection of the fixing rod. Each group of the first links, the second links, the third links and the side rail is structured as a four-bar-link mechanism, which is working to bring up or down the first end of the frame when the actuator is driving the moving part, incline angle of the frame is changing, the purpose of adjusting the inclination of... |
| The running training machine | 20060199711 | 20060907 |
| The invention is a stationary running machine for indoor use. It offers a natural running gait to the user and also significantly lower impact than when running on a normal running surface. It also has no rotating parts. It uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to reduce the effective impact weight of the user. By lifting the body up during running, the invention makes it easier for the user to run and reduces the strike impact. The invention also acts to bring the user back to their initial position after each step so that there is no need for a moving conveyor belt, like used in a treadmill, to keep the user in a central position on the machine while the user... |
| Rfid applications | 20060180647 | 20060817 |
| Applications of RFID technology include: RFID Tags on Automobiles in Parking Garages; RFID w/Toothbrushes; RFID Tags For Laundry Settings; RFID Tags Or Labels to Find a Mate; RFID To Identify The Value Of Coins; RFID Tags In The Doctors Office; RFID Tags Or Labels In Game Arcades; RFID With Prisoners; RFID Tags To Identify Soldiers; RFID Labels As Tags To Label Particular Components Of Aircraft or Other Structures; Car, Snowmobile, Boat, Etc. Ignition That Won't Start Without RFID Card; Car seats with RFID reader and memory; Air bags that adjust based on information on RFID; Car that keeps track of GPS info and knows whos driving based on RFID; RFID Smart Closet; Method of taking attendance; RFID on networked desks to monitor the location of individuals;... |
| Pen wiping method and system that employs a treadmill belt | 20060170728 | 20060803 |
| According to one embodiment of the present invention, a service station for maintaining pens is provided. The service station includes a treadmill belt that has an outer surface and an inner surface. At least one wiper is positioned on the outer surface of the treadmill belt. The treadmill belt is mounted on a first roller and a second roller. The first roller and the second roller contact the inner surface of the treadmill belt for driving the treadmill belt. Either the first roller or the second roller can be coupled to a drive axle. Preferably, the drive axle is coupled to a paper motor via a paper drive shaft. The wiper can be, for example, a flicker squeegee or a wicking squeegee.
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| Treadmill having angle adjustable function | 20060160665 | 20060720 |
| A treadmill includes a main body, and an angle adjusting device mounted on the main body. The main body includes a movable holding bar, and a movable support board. The angle adjusting device includes a bolt rested on the holding bar to move therewith and secured to an end of the support board to move the support board so as to adjust an inclined angle of the support board. Thus, the user only needs to hold and lift the holding bar so as to adjust the angle of the support board, thereby facilitating the user adjusting the angle of the support board.
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| Universal roller unit for a treadmill | 20060160666 | 20060720 |
| A universal roller unit for a treadmill having a supporting frame and a platform. The supporting frame includes a front and a rear bar at the bottom thereof. A roller is pivotally connected to both ends of the front bar. A universal roller unit is attached to the middle part of the rear bar. When the treadmill is in a flat operational position, the universal roller unit may be attached to the side wall of the rear bar; when the treadmill is in a folded storage position, the universal roller unit may be pushed outwards to allow the universal roller to contact with the ground so that the universal roller and the rollers take the responsibility of supporting the whole weight of the treadmill and move... |
| Treadmill control system | 20060160667 | 20060720 |
| A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined speeds; permit the user to design custom workouts; permit the user to switch between workout programs while the treadmill is in operation; and perform an automatic cooldown program where the duration of the cooldown is a function of the duration of the workout or the user's heart rate. The features also include a stop program responsive to a detector for automatically stopping the treadmill when a user is no longer on the treadmill and a frame tag module attached to the treadmill frame having a non-volatile memory for... |
| Folding device for treadmills | 20060148621 | 20060706 |
| A treadmill includes a base and a frame having a first end pivotably connected to the base by two parallel first links and two parallel second links. An endless belt is mounted to the frame. Two respective first ends of the two first links are pivotably connected to two respective first pivotal points on the two side rails of the base, and two respective second ends of the two first links are pivotably connected to two respective second pivotal points on two sides of the first end of the frame. Two respective first ends of the two second links are pivotably connected to two respective third pivotal points on the two side rails of the base, and two respective second ends of the two second links... |
