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Treadmill Cross Training Conversion

a cross training and treadmill technology, applied in the field of treadmills, can solve problems such as interference with the operation of the device, and achieve the effects of preventing minor strain on the hand and wrist of users, and facilitating hand and wrist movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-08-12
HOGGAN DANIEL HUNTER
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"This invention is a device that attaches to a treadmill's handrails to provide cross training capability. It consists of two upward extending arms and mounting brackets that fasten to the handrails. The brackets secure the arms to the handrail and serve as a pivot point about which the arms can be rotated. The upper ends of the arms may be equipped with handle grips that the user can take hold of to push and pull the arms in a motion similar to that used in cross country skiing. The device can be used on different types and brands of treadmills without needing modifications to the handrails. It provides additional comfort for the user and allows for a more challenging workout. The main purpose of this invention is to offer cross training capability to treadmills without the need for a cross training feature and to provide a novel attachment for treadmills that can be used for cross training."

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Handrails on treadmills would interfere with the operation of this device.

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[0057]This device comprises two arms that are attached, one to each of the two handrails of an exercise treadmill to give the treadmill the cross training capability of simulating exercise of the upper body in cross country skiing. FIG. 1 shows a side view of a typical treadmill with the cross training device attached to the handrails. FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the handrails with the arms attached. The arms and mounting brackets for both handrails are the same, merely reversed in position, so the description which follows refers to only the one on the right. The arm 9 and the mounting bracket 10 are shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG. 2 the bracket 10 is connected to the other bracket with a bolt 11 forming a strut between the two brackets. This bolt fits within slots in each of the brackets thereby enabling adjustment of the distance between brackets to fit treadmills with different distances between handrails. An alternative design (not shown) of this connection between the two ...

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Abstract

This device comprises two upward extending arms and adjustable mounting brackets that can be attached independently to the handrails of most treadmills and affords users an opportunity to exercise the upper body in an action similar to cross country skiing.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a division of application Ser. No. 12 / 206,563, Filed 8 Sep. 2008, now abandoned. This application also claims the benefit of provisional patent application, No. 60 / 971,919, filed Sep. 13, 2007 by the present inventor.STATEMENT OF FEDERALLY SPONSORED DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0004]1. Field of Invention[0005]This invention relates to sports and exercise equipment, specifically to treadmills.[0006]2. Prior Art[0007]Treadmills used for workouts and fitness are generally equipped with side handrails or horizontal bars which the users can hold on to for support if desired. Recently some treadmills have been marketed that are also equipped with moveable arms which simulate ski poles. These arms permanently attached to the frame of the treadmill afford the user a cross training type of exercise in which the arms are used in an action similar to cross country skiing at the sa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02
CPCA63B21/015A63B21/1492A63B22/0012A63B2244/19A63B22/02A63B2022/0041A63B22/0056A63B21/4047
Inventor HOGGAN, DANIEL HUNTER
Owner HOGGAN DANIEL HUNTER
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