Exercise Apparatus with Computer Workstation

• US 20060247109A1
• Filed: 04/27/2006
• Published: 11/02/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 04/28/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Steven D. Powell
• Original Assignee: Steven D. Powell
• Inventors: Powell, Steven D.
• Application Number:
  US11/380,642
• Publication Number:
  US 20060247109A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/148
• CPC Class Codes: A47B 2220/06 Treadmill combined with furniture
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0056 the pivoting movement being in a vertical plane, e.g. steppers with a horizontal axis platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis A63B22/16
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

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.

Claims

1. A multi-activity exercise apparatus comprising:

a stationary exercise device;

a display for monitoring the status of said stationary exercise device;

a computer workstation affixed to said stationary exercise device for performing non-exercise (NEAT) and exercise tasks; and

an adjustable working surface.

2. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 1, wherein said stationary exercise device further comprises a treadmill.

3. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 2, wherein said treadmill is stowable.

4. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 3, wherein said computer workstation is adjustable.

5. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 1, wherein said stationary exercise device consists of one of a stepper, and elliptical trainer, and a stationary bicycle.

6. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a movable seat disposed on said stationary exercise device, said seat having a non-exercise position and an exercise position.

7. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 6, wherein said movable seat is rotatably disposed on said stationary exercise device.

8. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 1, wherein said adjustable working surface comprises a computer workstation and a desk, wherein each of said computer workstation, said desk, and said display are simultaneously operable.

9. The multi-activity apparatus of claim 1, wherein said display is integrated into a computer workstation display.

10. A workstation for an exercise apparatus, comprising:

a computer with a display and a user input disposed on the exercise apparatus; and

an adjustable working surface disposed on the exercise apparatus.

11. The workstation of claim 10, wherein said computer is adjustably disposed on the exercise apparatus for ergonomic benefit.

12. The workstation of claim 10, further comprising a shock absorbing attachment for disposing said computer on the exercise apparatus.

13. The workstation of claim 12, wherein said shock absorbing attachment further comprises means for detaching said computer from the exercise apparatus.

14. The workstation of claim 10, further comprising a mount for a peripheral computer component.

15. A method for simultaneously exercising and performing computer operations, comprising the steps of:

providing a multi-activity apparatus comprising a stationary exercise device, a display for monitoring the status of said stationary exercise device, and a computer workstation affixed to said stationary exercise device for performing non-exercise tasks;

exercising with said stationary exercise device;

operating said computer workstation; and

monitoring said display simultaneously with said operating step.

16. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of adjusting said computer workstation relative to said exercise device.

17. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of affixing a mount for a peripheral office device to said exercise device.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising the steps of:

detaching said computer workstation from said stationary exercise device; and

attaching said computer workstation to a second stationary exercise device.