# US 10,369,403 B2 · Stationary exercise apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,369,403 B2 - Document ID: US10369403B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/095,901 - Filed: 2016-04-11 - Published: 2016-08-04 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2005-11-04 - Assignees: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd. - Applicants: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd. - Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao; Mark J. Kannel; Donald E. Stiemke; Darian P. Johnston - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10369403B2 ## CPC - A63B 22/001: {by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/225: {with flywheels} - A63B 21/4034: {for operation by feet} - A63B 22/0015: {with an adjustable movement path of the support elements} - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/04: with movable {multiple} steps {, i.e. more than one step per limb, e.g. steps mounted on endless loops, endless ladders (steppers with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0048)} - A63B 22/0664: {performing an elliptic movement} - A63B 24/00: Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; {Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances} - A63B 21/00: Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices (electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00) - A63B 22/00: Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements (force-resisting aspects A63B21/00; {for particular parts of the body, e.g. to strengthen particular limbs or muscles A63B23/00; } electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00) - A63B 22/205: {in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity (exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023)} - A63B 2022/067: {with crank and handles being on opposite sides of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. the crank is behind and handles are in front of the user} - A63B 2022/0676: {with crank and handles being on the same side of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. crank and handles are in front of the user} - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A stationary exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame having a front portion and a rear portion; first and second substantially rigid supporting members, each supporting member having a first end portion and a second end portion, where each first end portion is operatively engaged with the frame to rotate completely about a first axis; first and second pedals respectively operatively engaged with the first and second supporting members at a location between the first end portion and the second end portion; a guider operatively engaged with the rear portion of the frame, the second end portions of the first and second supporting members are operatively engaged with the guider for movement along a substantially reciprocating path, and the reciprocating path defines an adjustable incline angle; and an adjusting assembly having a portion operatively engaged with the guider to adjust the incline angle of the guider. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly is completely supported by the frame. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly is at least partially supported by the frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly is at least partially supported by the guider. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly comprises: a first pivot joined to the frame. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, and further comprising: a moving member operatively joined to the adjusting assembly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, and further comprising: a moving member operatively joined to the guider. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly comprises: a motor; and an elongate member operatively mounted between the motor and the guider; and the stationary exercise apparatus further comprises: a moving member operatively engaged with the elongate member to at least partially support the guider at a plurality of incline angles. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly comprises: a motor at least partially supported by the guider; and an elongate member operatively joined to the motor; and the stationary exercise apparatus further comprises: a moving member operatively engaged with the elongate member to at least partially support the guider at a plurality of incline angles. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjuster assembly comprises: a motor; and an elongate member operatively engaged with the motor and the guider; and the stationary exercise apparatus further comprises: a moving member operatively engaged with the elongate member for movement relative to the guider. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjuster assembly comprises: a motor at least partially supported by the guider; and an elongate member operatively engaged with the motor and the guider; and the stationary exercise apparatus further comprises: a moving member operatively engaged with the guider for movement relative to the guider. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The stationary exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the adjusting assembly comprises: an elongate member operatively engaged with the guider; and the stationary exercise apparatus further comprises: a moving member operatively engaged with the elongate member and the guider for movement relative to the guider.