Exerciser
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1. An exerciser comprising:
- a first mechanism for exercising the upper body of an operator, said first mechanism including hand support means which move in a first path for, simulating a hand-over-hand motion;
a second mechanism rigidly connected to said first mechanism for exercising the lower body of the operator, said second mechanism including foot support means which move in a second path for simulating a stair-like climbing motion; and
means for powering said first and second mechanisms.
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Abstract
An exerciser provides low impact exercise for the upper and lower body of an operator. The apparatus includes an upper portion having moving rungs simulating a hand-over-hand motion to exercise one'"'"'s upper body and a lower portion having moving platforms simulating a stair-like climbing motion to exercise one'"'"'s lower body. The upper and lower portions are oriented at different angles to maximize user comfort, the angle of the lower portion in particular providing clearance for one'"'"'s knees during use. The exerciser also includes a variable speed control to adjustable vary the speed of the moving rungs and platforms, thereby adapting to the needs of various users.
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32 Claims
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1. An exerciser comprising:
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a first mechanism for exercising the upper body of an operator, said first mechanism including hand support means which move in a first path for, simulating a hand-over-hand motion; a second mechanism rigidly connected to said first mechanism for exercising the lower body of the operator, said second mechanism including foot support means which move in a second path for simulating a stair-like climbing motion; and
means for powering said first and second mechanisms. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An exerciser comprising:
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a first portion for exercising the upper body of an operator including hand support members which move in a first path at a first angle from horizontal for simulating a hand-over-hand motion; a second portion rigidly connected to said first portion for exercising the lower body of ) an operator including foot support members which move in a second path at a second angle from horizontal for simulating stair-like climbing motion, said second angle being different than said first angle; and
means for powering said first and second mechanisms. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An apparatus for exercising the upper and lower body of an operator, comprising:
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a frame; an upper pair of axle means horizontally oriented and mounted to said frame for rotational movement; an upper mechanism for exercising the upper body of an operator, said upper mechanism operably connected between said upper pair of axle means; a plurality of hand supports mounted on said upper mechanism and moveable along an upper path defined by said upper mechanism; a lower pair of axle means horizontally oriented and mounted to said frame for rotational movement thereon; a lower mechanism for exercising the lower body of an operator, said lower mechanism operably connected between said lower pair of axle means; and a plurality of platforms mounted on said lower mechanism and moveable along a lower path defined by said lower mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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