Powerwalk plus

• US 20050245370A1
• Filed: 04/28/2004
• Published: 11/03/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Kevin O. Boland
• Original Assignee: Kevin O. Boland
• Inventors: Boland, Kevin O.
• Application Number:
  US10/833,031
• Publication Number:
  US 20050245370A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/130
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/027 using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/04 attached to static foundation , e.g. a user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0557 Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4013 to the ankle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0458 Step exercisers without moving parts with movable steps A63B22/04

Abstract

The present invention is an exercise machine of providing a double aerobic workout combined with toning and sculpting for selected lower body muscle groups. The machine efficiently affords multiple exercise modes, including a standing power walk with arm toning exercise, a standing bun and thigh kick muscle toning workout and step aerobics. The invention comprises a sleek, lightweight frame with a padded base for stepping, standing or walking in place upon, a rotating power arm with stabilizing handgrip, and interchangeable pull handles and a foot attachment mechanism connected to elastic cords creating adjustable levels of pull resistance. In the first exemplary embodiment, the machine employs a detachable power arm and front frame with an adjustable height foot base. In the second exemplary embodiment, the power arm and front frame are release-hinged for efficient folding for storage. In a third exemplary embodiment, the padded base is not height adjustable.

Claims

1. A heart, arms, buttocks and thigh exercise machine comprising:

a main frame supporting said exercise machine;

a front frame extending vertically from and connected to said main frame;

a power arm having first and second operative ends and having a central position rotatably connected to said front frame at a height above said main frame so as to be operatively engageable by a user of said machine;

a stabilizing handlebar connected to said power arm providing a balance control means to said user during certain modes of exercise;

a foot board connected to said main frame and providing support for said user;

a pull resistance mechanism operatively housed with said power arm;

handlebars; and

a foot attachment device selectively connectable to said pull resistance mechanism at one or more ends of said power arm.

2. The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein the main frame is comprised of a main bar, a rear bar, two side bars and a front bar;

3. The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein the front frame releasably is connected to the main frame, to permit takedown for storage;

4. The exercise machine of claim 1 further including a slideframe fitting over the upper portion of said front frame;

wherein the slideframe is selectively positionable to allow height adjust of the power arm.

5. The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein the power arm is attached to the exercise machine through a swivel connection, allowing the power arm to rotate from horizontal to vertical to facilitate alternate modes of exercise.

6. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein:

the rotating power arm is releasably attached to the exercise machine, to permit takedown for storage.

7. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein:

the foot board is covered and padded for the comfort of the user.

8. The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein the foot board is height-adjustable to facilitate alternate modes of exercise.

9. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the pull resistance mechanism consists of two or more elastic bands which provide the adjustable resistance.

10. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the handle bars and the foot attachment device are interchangeable to permit various modes of exercise.

11. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the handlebars fit into the ends of the power arm so as to prevent drooping during non-use of the machine.

12. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the front frame is hingedly connected to the main frame to allow folding of said exercise machine.

13. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the power arm is hingedly connected to the front frame to allow folding of said exercise machine.

14. The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the foot board is optionally fixed in place.