APPARATUS FOR COOLING AN EXERCISER FOR USE WITH AN EXERCISE MACHINE
First Claim
1. An apparatus for cooling an exerciser while using an exercise machine in an exercise room, the apparatus comprising:
- an airflow director located in a living region of the exercise room and supported independently of the exercise machine, the airflow director being able to blow chilled air directly upon the exerciser, thereby providing cooling that is localized to the exerciser; and
an air duct that is connectable to a chilled air source and able to convey the chilled air from the chilled air source to the airflow director.
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Abstract
An apparatus is disclosed that cools an exerciser using an exercise machine by blowing chilled air directly onto the exerciser from an airflow director that is independent of the exercise machine. The airflow director is either located within the living space of the exercise room, or able to project a directed stream of chilled air into the living space of the exercise room. The airflow director can include adjustments for chilled air direction, flow rate, and other qualities. The chilled air source can include adjustments for temperature, humidity, and other qualities. A plurality of airflow directors can be included, so as to provide uniform cooing and/or to deliver chilled air to a plurality of exercise machines. A barrier and/or chilled air return vent can be included, so as to save energy and enhance the localization of the chilled air. Some embodiments can also warm the exerciser using warmed air.
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1. An apparatus for cooling an exerciser while using an exercise machine in an exercise room, the apparatus comprising:
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an airflow director located in a living region of the exercise room and supported independently of the exercise machine, the airflow director being able to blow chilled air directly upon the exerciser, thereby providing cooling that is localized to the exerciser; and an air duct that is connectable to a chilled air source and able to convey the chilled air from the chilled air source to the airflow director. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An apparatus for cooling an exerciser while using an exercise machine in an exercise room, the apparatus comprising:
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an airflow director supported by one of a wall, a floor, and a ceiling of the exercise room, and able to project a directed stream of chilled air directly upon the exerciser, thereby providing cooling that is localized to the exerciser; and an air duct that is connectable to a chilled air source and able to convey the chilled air from the chilled air source to the airflow director. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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