MID-DECK HINGED FOLDABLE TREADMILL DECK
First Claim
1. An article of furniture comprising:
- an exercise device;
a work surface, said work surface being operable between a first position and a second position; and
a grasping member;
wherein said grasping member is accessible for use in conjunction with the exercise device when said work surface is in said first position and is less accessible for use in conjunction with the exercise device when said work surface is in said second position.
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Abstract
An exercise apparatus that is stowable in a containment space formed by an article of furniture. The exercise apparatus may be deployed from a storage position within the containment space to a ready-to-use position. An electronic console for the exercise apparatus may be deployed to a ready-to-use position for use in conjunction with the exercise apparatus. The electronic console may be placed into a storage position when the exercise apparatus is stowed in the containment space so as not to interfere with the normal use of the article of furniture. The article of furniture may further comprise a component that is moveable to reveal a grasping member for use in conjunction with the exercise device.
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Citations
61 Claims
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1. An article of furniture comprising:
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an exercise device; a work surface, said work surface being operable between a first position and a second position; and a grasping member; wherein said grasping member is accessible for use in conjunction with the exercise device when said work surface is in said first position and is less accessible for use in conjunction with the exercise device when said work surface is in said second position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. An article of furniture comprising:
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an exercise device; a work surface having a recess; and an electronic console for said exercise device mounted in said recess, said electronic console operable between a first position and a second position; wherein a surface of said electronic console is substantially flush with said work surface when said electronic console is in said first position. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A treadmill exercise apparatus comprising:
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a deck member operable between a storage position and a ready-to-use position; a belt mounted on said deck member, said belt providing a moving exercise surface for a user to exercise in place; and an electric motor for moving said deck member between the storage position and the ready-to use position. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. An article of furniture comprising:
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a desk having an upper support structure and a lower support structure, said upper support structure operable between a lowered position and a raised position with respect to said lower support structure; a work surface mounted on said upper support structure; and at least one electric motor for operating said upper support structure between said lowered position and said raised position; wherein a height of said work surface is variable with respect to said lower support structure. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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43. A treadmill exercise apparatus comprising:
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a deck member operable between a storage position and a ready-to-use position; a belt mounted on said deck member, said belt providing a moving exercise surface for a user to exercise in place; and a release mechanism for releasing the tension in the belt such that said deck member may be moved from the ready-to-use position to the storage position. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 60, 61)
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55. An electronic console for use with an exercise apparatus comprising:
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a display module for displaying information to a user; a processor module operable between different modes of operation; and at least one manual actuator for selecting between the different modes of operation; wherein at least one of the modes of operation causes said display module to display a countdown of a quantifiable exercise characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (56)
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57. An article of furniture comprising:
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a desk portion having an upper support structure and a lower support structure, said upper support structure operable between a lowered position and a raised position with respect to said lower support structure, said upper support structure being connected to said lower support structure with at least one telescoping member; at least one electric motor for moving said upper support structure between the lowered position and the raised position; a grasping member coupled to said upper support structure, said grasping member being formed from a tubular material and having a pulse rate sensor thereon; a work surface mounted on said upper support structure, said work surface operable between a first position and a second position, wherein said grasping member is accessible for use when said work surface is in said first position and is less accessible for use when said work surface is in said second position; said work surface being substantially horizontally oriented in said first position and in said second position; a recess formed in said work surface; an electronic console pivotally mounted in said recess, said electronic console operable between a first position and a second position; said electronic console having a surface that is substantially flush with said work surface when said electronic console is in said first position; said electronic console further having a display module for displaying information to a user, a processor module operable between different modes of operation, and at least one manual actuator for selecting between the different modes of operation, wherein at least one of the modes of operation causes said display module to display a countdown of a quantifiable exercise characteristic, said quantifiable exercise characteristic being selected from the group consisting of distance, time, calories burned, and steps taken; said upper support structure having at least one power outlet for distributing power; a treadmill portion having a deck member operable between a storage position and a ready-to-use position, said deck member comprising a front portion and a rear portion joined by a hinge, said front portion and said rear portion being approximately 180 degrees from each other when the deck member is in the ready-to-use position, and said front portion and said rear portion forming an acute angle with each other when the deck member is in the storage position; an electric motor for moving said deck member between the storage position and the ready-to use position; a gear assembly attached to an output shaft of the electric motor; a belt mounted on said deck member, said belt providing a moving exercise surface for a user to exercise in place; a release mechanism for releasing tension in the belt such that said deck member may be operated from the ready-to-use position to the storage position; and a shaft having a roller for the belt mounted thereon, said shaft operable between a first position and a second position, wherein said release mechanism is operable to operate said shaft between said first position and said second position to thereby release tension in said belt. - View Dependent Claims (58)
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59. An article of furniture comprising:
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an exercise device; a work surface having a recess; and an electronic console for said exercise device mounted in said recess, said electronic console operable between a first position and a second position; wherein a surface of said electronic console is operable as a mouse pad when said electronic console is in said first position.
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