Complete body fitness machine

• US 7,699,754 B2
• Filed: 12/18/2005
• Issued: 04/20/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 05/24/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Kenneth George Schneider
• Original Assignee: Kenneth George Schneider
• Inventors: Schneider, Kenneth George
• Primary Examiner(s): RICHMAN, GLENN E
• Application Number:
  US11/311,021
• Publication Number:
  US 20060094570A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,584 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 482/51, 482/57.62, 482/115, 482/91, 482/92, 482900-902, 434/247
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0041 one hand moving independently from the other hand, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the hands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0617 with separate crank axis for each limb, e.g. being separately adjustable or non parallel
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0002 involving an exercising of arms for strengthening the upper limbs A63B23/12
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0005 with particular movement of the arms provided by handles moving otherwise than pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair

Abstract

A “Complete Body Fitness Machine” that provides for a muscle building workout as well as a cardiovascular workout for the total body consists generally of an adjustable seat and two arms on either side, which are adjustable in height and have an infinitely and independently variable resistance possible in either clockwise or counterclockwise rotation. The arms are designed to have several types of mechanisms attached, so as to be able to work with a variety of body parts including, but not limited to, hands, arms, legs, feet, torso, neck and shoulders. When the proper attachment is used, the resistance for each direction of rotation of the arm is set, and the exercise is conducted. Depending on the workout desired, the seat and arms could be adjusted to different positions as well as the seat can be free-moving. This, combined with the fact that the arms can rotate 360-degrees, allows the user to simulate rotational cardiovascular exercises such as cycling, rowing, rotation of the arms in a circular motion (similarly to how the legs rotate in the cycling motion), and even running. The two independent arms are infinitely and separately adjusted for resistance in either rotational direction. This means that the body'"'"'s natural design of using opposing muscle groups such as the bicep and triceps to bend and straighten the arm can be not only be utilized, but also maximized for efficiency of operation and workout.

Claims

1. A body fitness machine comprising;

a frame;

a first resistance mechanism attached to said frame;

a setting means for setting the resistance of said resistance mechanism, said setting means permitting a user, prior to using, or at any time during use, of said fitness machine, to set a first resistance and at least a second resistance concurrently wherein the magnitude of said first resistance is independent of the magnitude of said second resistance; and

a first lever arm operationally connected to said first resistance mechanism which provides a means with which to rotate said first resistance mechanism against said first and second resistances, wherein the fitness machine is configured such that the user first experiences said first resistance and then experiences said second resistance so as to mimic the striking of an object.

2. A body fitness machine comprising;

a frame;

a first resistance mechanism attached to said frame;

a setting means for setting the resistance of said resistance mechanism, said setting means permitting a user, prior to using, or at any time during use, of said fitness machine, to set a first resistance;

a first lever arm operationally connected to said first resistance mechanism which provides a means with which to rotate said first resistance mechanism against said first resistance;

a second resistance mechanism attached to said frame;

a second lever arm operationally connected to said second resistance mechanism, wherein said setting means permits the user to set a second resistance for said second resistance mechanism;

wherein the setting of said second resistance does not affect the operation of said first resistance mechanism, wherein said setting means permits the user to set said second resistance concurrently with setting said first resistance; and

, wherein said first resistance can be set to be different from said second resistance.

3. The body fitness machine recited in claim 2 wherein said first lever arm can be continually rotated 360 degrees while in use.

4. The body fitness machine recited in claim 2 wherein the machine is connected to a computer network whereby a person other than the user can adjust said first and second resistances via the computer network in a remote location.

5. The body fitness machine recited in claim 4 wherein said person can adjust said first and second resistances via the computer network while the machine is in use.

6. The body fitness machine recited in claim 2 wherein said setting means permits the user to set a third resistance and a fourth resistance concurrently with the setting of said first and second resistances.

7. The body fitness machine recited in claim 6 wherein said first lever arm can rotate in a first direction and in a second direction and said first resistance is applied when said first lever arm is moving in said first direction and said third resistance is applied when said first lever arm is moving is said second direction.

8. The body fitness machine recited in claim 6 wherein said first and second resistances can be set to be different from said third and fourth resistances.

9. The body fitness machine recited in claim 2 wherein said first resistance mechanism is operatively connected to a first hand crank and said second resistance mechanism is operatively connected to a second hand crank.

10. The body fitness machine recited in claim 2 wherein said first resistance mechanism is operatively connected to a first foot crank and said second resistance mechanism is operatively connected to a second foot crank.