# US 10,765,912 B2 · Exercise apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,765,912 B2 - Document ID: US10765912B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/085,538 - Filed: 2017-03-16 - Published: 2019-05-23 - Granted: 2020-09-08 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-17 - Assignees: ENANEF Limited - Applicants: Enanef Limited - Inventors: Neil Summers - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10765912B2 ## CPC - A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/4034: {for operation by feet} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/4045: {Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide (weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201)} - A63B 22/0005: {with particular movement of the arms provided by handles moving otherwise than pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane} - A63B 22/14: Platforms for reciprocating rotating motion about a vertical axis {, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/0417: {with guided foot supports moving parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane by translation} - A63B 21/00043: {Exercising devices consisting of a pair of user interfaces connected by flexible elements, e.g. two handles connected by elastic bands (skipping ropes A63B5/20; resilient elements A63B21/02)} - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - A63B 21/015: including rotating or oscillating elements {rubbing against fixed elements} - A63B 21/02: using resilient force-resisters - A63B 21/026: {Bars; Tubes; Leaf springs (A63B21/023 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/045: having torsion {or bending or flexion} element - A63B 21/0557: {Details of attachments, e.g. clips or clamps} - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 23/0222: {moving torso and lower limbs} - A63B 23/0488: {by spreading the legs} - 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} - A63B 2022/0041: {one hand moving independently from the other hand, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the hands} - A63B 2022/206: {on a curved path} - A63B 2023/003: {by torsion of the body part around its longitudinal axis} - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract The present invention provides for an exercise apparatus comprising a pair of footplates arranged for reciprocal movement on respective supports, the supports extending outwardly from either side of a central frame portion of the apparatus, the footplates being arranged to receive a pair of human feet and so as to be moved by a user in a reciprocal manner in the direction of the supports as part of an exercise routine, and wherein the apparatus includes handgrip portions extending from the central frame portion of the apparatus, the handgrip portions being arranged for movement, such as for example upward and/or downward movement against a resilient bias during the exercise routine. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise apparatus comprising a pair of footplates arranged for movement on respective supports, the supports extending away from a central frame portion of the apparatus, the pair of footplates being configured to receive a pair of human feet and so as to be moved by a user in a manner in the direction of the supports as part of an exercise routine, and wherein the apparatus includes handgrip portions mounted on a handlebar arrangement extending from the central frame portion of the apparatus, the handgrip portions being arranged for movement relative to the frame portion during the exercise routine wherein the said movement of the handgrip portions is restricted to a single plane of movement and said single plane of movement comprises one with a major vertical component. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions are arranged for movement against a resilient bias during the exercise routine. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said resilient bias is adjustable in strength and/or stroke of movement. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said adjustability of the resilient bias is provided by resilient pivot coupling to the central frame portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said resilient bias is determined by a length of the resilient member between the handgrip portions and the central frame portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 2) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein any of said handgrip portions, and said handlebar arrangement extending from the central frame portion of the apparatus, exhibit inherent resilient bias. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein any of said handgrip portions, and said handlebar arrangement extending from the central frame portion of the apparatus, are arranged to flex and/or bend to provide for the said movement. ### Claim 8 The exercise apparatus as claimed in any one or more of the preceding claims, wherein each of the pair of footplates are further arranged to operatively engage at least one exercise weight in manner so as to raise the said at least one exercise weight through a vertical distance during at least one stroke of the said reciprocal movement. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 8, and arranged to receive a further selective plurality of weights to allow for selective variation of a resistance to movement offered during an exercise routine. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one exercise weight is fluid-filled. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein a rigid connector is provided for operative connection between the pair of footplates and the at least one exercise weight such that, during outward movement of the pair of footplates, the rigid connector and at least one exercise weight extends beyond the said lateral portion of the device. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handlebar arrangement extends laterally of the central frame portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 12, wherein the handlebar arrangement is adjustable between a forward and lateral directions of extension. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions each connect to the central frame portion via a resilient member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 14, wherein the resilient member comprises a spring member. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions are arranged to pivot, or partially rotate, about a connection to the central frame portion to provide for the said movement. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 16, wherein the said handgrip portions are arranged to pivot, or partially rotate by way of a spring-loaded coupling of the handgrip portion, or a member bearing the handgrip portion, to the central frame portion. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supports define a sideways path of motion of the pair of footplates. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supports define a back-and-forth path of motion of the pair of footplates. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the supports define a multi-directional path of motion of the pair of footplates. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handlebar arrangement extends at least to some extent forwardly or backwardly of the central frame portion. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said handlebar arrangement extending from the said central frame portion includes an upwardly extending elongate member having an upper end at which the handgrip portions are located. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions are provided at opposite ends of a unitary member, the unitary member being included in the handlebar arrangement. ### Claim 24 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions are provided on, or comprise parts of, respective separate members, said separate members being included in the handlebar arrangement. ### Claim 25 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed claim 1, wherein the handgrip portions are configured for repetitive motion during the said movement. ### Claim 26 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said single plane is orthogonal to a horizontal. ### Claim 27 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the arrangement of said handgrip portions allowing them to pivot and/or partially rotate, or of said handlebar arrangement extending from the central frame portion of the apparatus, serves to define said plane of movement. ### Claim 28 (depends on 1) The exercise apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein a shape and/or configuration of the handgrip portions, or the handlebar arrangement bearing the handgrip portions, serve to define said plane of movement.