Exercise apparatus for full figured individuals

• US 20060217240A1
• Filed: 03/24/2006
• Published: 09/28/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/25/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ann White, Carol Medvec
• Original Assignee: Ann White, Carol Medvec
• Inventors: Medvec, Carol, White, Ann
• Application Number:
  US11/388,446
• Publication Number:
  US 20060217240A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/72
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03583 Upper and lower limbs acting simultaneously on the same operating rigid member
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/04 simulating the movement of horses toy animals for riding A63G19/00

Abstract

An exercise apparatus for fully figured individuals includes a low profile frame having a first support member, a second support member, a front base, a rear base, and stem support member, a seat bar pivotally attached to said frame, an oversized seat rotatably connected to said seat bar, first and second stems pivotally attached to said stem support member, first and second rocking bars, wherein the first rocking bar is pivotally attached to said first stem and said second rocking bar is pivotally attached to said second stem, and wherein said rocking bars are pivotally attachable to said seat bar, first and second handlebars connected to said first and second stems, first and second oversized foot pedals connected to said first and second stems, and a piston having two ends, wherein one end is connected to said frame, and the second end is connected to said bar. An exercise apparatus for fully figured individuals configured to provide at least 432 square inches of surface seating area. An exercise apparatus for fully figured individuals configured to support user by a user weight up to 1000 pounds.

Claims

1. An exercise apparatus for fully figured individuals, comprising:

a low profile frame having a first support member, a second support member, a front base, a rear base, and stem support member;

a seat bar pivotally attached to said frame;

an oversized seat rotatably connected to said seat bar;

first and second stems pivotally attached to said stem support member;

first and second rocking bars, wherein the first rocking bar is pivotally attached to said first stem and said second rocking bar is pivotally attached to said second stem, and wherein said rocking bars are pivotally attachable to said seat bar;

first and second handlebars adjustably connected to said first and second stems;

first and second oversized foot pedals adjustably connected to said first and second stems; and

a piston having two ends, wherein one end is connected to said frame, and the second end is connected to said bar.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising wheel assemblies attached to said low profile frame, wherein said wheel assemblies include wheels, axles and mounts.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said handles are slidably adjustable along said stems.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said pedals are slidably adjustable along said stems.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is slidably adjustable along said seat bar.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the piston resistance is adjustable to accommodate varying exertion levels.

7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said seat has at least 24 inches wide by at least 18 inches long.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said seat is at least 24 inches wide.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the seat is at least 18 inches long.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 of sufficient strength to support use by a user of up to 1000 pound in weight.

11. The apparatus of claim 1 of sufficient strength to support use by a user of up to 600 pounds in weight.

12. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said frame, said first and second stems, and said first and second rocking bars are comprised of tubular steel members.

13. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said tubular steel members are square cross section.

14. The apparatus of claim 12 wherein said tubular steel members are square cross sectioned members of dimensions approximately 1.5 inches per side, and 3/16 inches wall thickness.

15. An exercise apparatus for fully figured individuals, comprising:

a frame which supports a user up to 1000 pounds in weight;

a seat bar pivotally attached to said frame which supports a user of up to 1000 pounds in weight;

an oversized seat having at least 432 square inches of seating surface area rotatably connected to said seat bar, and which supports a user of up to 1000 pounds in weight;

first and second stems pivotally attached to said stem support member;

first and second rocking bars pivotally attached first and second stems and pivotally pivotally attachable to said seat bar, and which support a user of up to 1000 pounds in weight;

first and second handlebars adjustably connected to said first and second stems;

first and second oversized foot pedals adjustably connected to said first and second stems; and

a piston having two ends, wherein one end is connected to said frame, and the second end is connected to said bar.