Apparatus for aerobic exercise

• US 8,944,970 B2
• Filed: 04/04/2012
• Issued: 02/03/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 04/04/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Raumann, Kelvin A., Raumann, Wanda L.
• Original Assignee: Raumann, Kelvin A., Raumann, Wanda L.
• Inventors: Raumann, Kelvin A., Raumann, Wanda L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Crow, Stephen
• Assistant Examiner(s): ATKINSON, GARRETT K
• Application Number:
  US13/439,741
• Publication Number:
  US 20130267389A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,035 Days
• Field of Search: 482/51, 482/70, 482/71, 482/79, 482/80, 482/92
• US Class Current: 482/92
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 1/0259 moved by translation
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/00 Massage by means of rollers, balls, e.g. inflatable, chains, or roller chains
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0035 multiple on the same axis
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/1284 using own weight
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2205/125 Foot reflex zones
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0028 the movement path being non-parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane, e.g. support elements moving at an angle to the body-symmetrical-plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0018 for wheelchair users
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/015 including rotating or oscillating elements rubbing against fixed elements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0007 by alternatively exercising arms or legs, e.g. with a single set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0015 with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/203 in a horizontal plane
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2209/08 magnetic
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2213/00 Exercising combined with therapy

Abstract

An apparatus comprises a first unit having a frame comprising a top and bottom arm and a first pivot point. A track comprises two rods disposed between the arms. A pad unit is configured to be slidably joined to the first track. The pad unit comprises a base portion having two grooves for joining to the rods, and a top portion to contact for moving the pad unit. A second unit has a frame comprising a top and bottom arm and a second pivot point. The second pivot point is configured for pivotal joining to the first pivot point. A second track comprises two rods disposed between the arms. A pad unit is configured to be slidably joined to the second track. The pad unit comprises a base portion having two grooves for joining to the rods, and a top portion to contact for moving the pad unit.

Claims

1. An apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user, the apparatus consisting of:

a first unit comprising;

a first frame comprising a first bar, said first unit further comprises first and second extending arms at each distal end of said first bar;

a first track into engagement with and disposed substantially between said extending arms; and

a first foot pad unit slidably into mechanical engagement with said first track, said first foot pad unit comprising a base portion having at least one groove being configured into engagement with said first track and a cushioned top portion being configured for substantially moving said first foot pad unit along said first track; and

a second unit comprising;

a second frame comprising a second bar, said second unit further comprises first and second extending arms at each distal end of said second bar;

a second track being configured into engagement with and disposed between said extending arms; and

a second foot pad unit slidably into mechanical engagement with said second track, said second foot pad unit comprising a base portion having at least one groove being configured into engagement with said second track and a cushioned top portion for substantially moving said second foot pad unit along said second track;

wherein said first arm of said first frame and said first arm of said second frame are engaged via a single pivot and said second arms of said first and second frames are not engaged with one another; and

means for securing said first unit and said second unit, said securing means comprises said pivot, said pivot configured to be operable for adjusting a splay angle between said first unit and said second unit, wherein said splay angle being configured at different angles and said first unit and said second unit being operable to adjustably position at said different angles.

2. An apparatus for aerobic exercise, the apparatus comprising:

a first unit comprising;

a first frame comprising a c-shape having a first arm and a second arm;

a first track comprising at least two rods, said first track being disposed substantially between said first arm and said second arm; and

a first pad unit slidably into mechanical engagement with said first track, said first pad unit comprising a base portion having at least two grooves being configured into engagement with said two rods, and a top portion to contact for substantially moving said first pad unit along said first track; and

a second unit comprising;

a second frame comprising a c-shape having a first arm and a second arm;

a second track comprising at least two rods, said second track being disposed substantially between said 1st arm and said 2nd arm; and

a second pad unit slidably into engagement with said second track, said second pad unit comprising a base portion having at least two grooves being configured into engagement with said two rods, and a top portion to contact for substantially moving said second pad unit along said second track;

wherein said first arm of said first frame and said first arm of said second frame are engaged via a single pivot and said second arms of said first and second frames are not engaged with one another; and

means for securing said first unit and said second unit, said securing means comprises said pivot, said pivot being configured to adjust a generally splay angle between said first unit and said second unit.

3. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, in which a first of said at least two grooves is disposed on a proximate side of said base portion and a second of said at least two grooves is disposed on a proximate bottom of said base portion.

4. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, in which said first pad unit and said second pad unit are substantially interchangeable.

5. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, wherein said splay angle is substantially adjustable from a generally narrow angle to a generally wide angle.

6. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further comprising at least two or more traction means being into engagement with at least a surface of said first frame and said second frame for contacting a work surface to substantially provide stability of said apparatus during use.

7. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further comprising two or more stops being configured into engagement with proximate ends of said rods for substantially limiting travel of said first pad unit and said second pad unit.

8. The apparatus as recited in claim 2, further comprising end caps being configured into engagement with proximate ends of said top arms.