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Climber crosstrainer exercise apparatus

  • US 6,837,829 B2
  • Filed: 05/20/2003
  • Issued: 01/04/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An exercise apparatus comprising:

  • a frame, said frame configured to be supported by a supporting surface;

    a pair of linkages, each said linkage comprising a plurality of links operably associated with said frame;

    a pair of foot support members, each foot support member having a foot engaging pedal and being operably associated with a corresponding said linkage;

    a pair of cranks, each said crank configured to rotate about a common axis connected to said frame;

    a pair of handles links, each said handle link pivotally connected to a corresponding said crank and said foot support member;

    each said linkage configured to guide said pedal relative to said frame with reciprocating movement along inclined arcuate non-elliptical paths as the foot of a user rotates said cranks whereby the toe of said foot is higher than the heel of said foot during the upper portion of said arcuate paths and said toe of said foot is below said heel of said foot during the lower portion of said arcuate paths.

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