# US 10,870,033 B2 · Device with reciprocating upper extremity support assemblies > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,870,033 B2 - Document ID: US10870033B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/594,965 - Filed: 2017-05-15 - Published: 2017-11-16 - Granted: 2020-12-22 - Earliest claimed: 2016-05-13 - Assignees: Neuromobility LLC - Applicants: Cynthia L. Johnson - Inventors: Cynthia L. Johnson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10870033B2 ## CPC - 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)} - A61H 1/0274: {for the upper limbs} - A63B 21/00181: {comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising} - 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 22/001: {by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 22/0012: {the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent} - A63B 22/0046: {Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation (attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20)} - A63B 22/02: with movable endless bands {, e.g. treadmills (other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028)} - A63B 22/0235: {driven by a motor} - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 69/0057: {Means for physically limiting movements of body parts (A63B23/0211 takes precedence)} - A63B 71/0009: {for handicapped persons} - A61H 2201/10: with further special therapeutic means, e.g. electrotherapy, magneto therapy or radiation therapy, chromo therapy, infrared or ultraviolet therapy - A61H 2201/1261: combined with active exercising of the patient - A61H 2201/1276: by the other leg or arm - A61H 2201/1638: Holding means therefor - A61H 2201/1664: linear - A63B 3/00: Parallel bars or similar apparatus - A63B 21/4019: {to the hand} - A63B 21/4021: {to the wrist} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 2022/0041: {one hand moving independently from the other hand, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the hands} - A63B 2022/0094: {for active rehabilitation, e.g. slow motion devices} - A63B 2071/0081: {Stopping the operation of the apparatus} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2210/50: Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport - A63B 2213/004: with electrotherapy - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - A61H: PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY (electrotherapy, magnetotherapy, radiation therapy or ultrasound therapy A61N) ## Abstract An upper body support assembly for use with an associated railed device having first and second rails is disclosed. The assembly includes first and second upper body supports capable of moving along the first and second rails, respectively. The upper body supports have at least one of: (i) first and second forearm supports, (ii) first and second hand grips, or (iii) a first forearm support and a first hand grip. An interconnecting member extends between and selectively connects both the first and second upper body supports to permit (i) interrelated movement therebetween when connected, and (ii) independent movement therebetween when disconnected. The assembly can achieve two point gait, three point gait, and four point gait movement. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A treadmill assembly comprising: a treadmill surface; first and second rails located on opposite sides of the treadmill surface; first and second upper extremity support assemblies each configured for sliding movement on the first and second rails, respectively, wherein the sliding movement of the first upper extremity support assembly upon the first rail does not impact the sliding movement of the second upper extremity support assembly upon the second rail, the upper extremity support assemblies including at least one of: (i) first and second forearm supports operatively associated with the first and second rails, respectively, (ii) first and second sliding grips or grip handles operatively associated with the first and second rails, respectively, or (iii) a first forearm support operatively associated with the first rail and a first hand grip operatively associated with the second rail; and further comprising an interconnecting reverse motion linkage operatively associated with the first and second upper extremity support assemblies configured for sliding movement, the reverse motion linkage including a first engaged state configured to enable interrelated, equal movement in opposite directions of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies and a second disengaged state configured to enable independent movement of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies along the first and second rails. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising first and second sleeves mounted on first and second tracks on the first and second rails, respectively. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2 wherein the first and second upper body supports are received on the first and second sleeves, respectively. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 wherein at least one of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies further includes a brake to selectively stop movement of at least the first upper extremity support assembly relative to the first rail. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising a torso bar extending between the first and second rails. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising first and second sleeves mounted first and second tracks on the first and second rails, respectively, each of the tracks having an arcuate conformation. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 further comprising first and second sleeves and a curved track that extends between the first and second sleeves. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The reverse motion linkage of claim 1 wherein each of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies includes a pulley and belt that together form a pulley and belt assembly wherein the first upper extremity support assembly is attached to an upper part of the belt, the second upper extremity support assembly is attached to a lower part of the belt, and a coupling shaft coordinates movement in the same direction of the first and second pulley and belt assemblies to create equal movement in opposite directions of the upper extremity support assemblies. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1 wherein the interconnecting reverse motion linkage includes a belt and pulley assembly that includes a flexible member received around first and second pulleys, and the belt and pulley assembly is interconnected to the first and second upper extremity support assemblies, respectively, so that rotation of the flexible member causes the first and second upper extremity support assemblies to slide in opposite directions along the first and second rails. ### Claim 10 An assembly for placement upon an associated railed device having associated first and second parallel rails, comprising: first and second rails; first and second upper extremity support assemblies configured for sliding engagement on the first and second rails, respectively; and an interconnecting reverse motion linkage operatively associated with the first and second upper extremity support assemblies, and configured to create equal sliding movement in opposite directions of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies relative to the first and second rails, respectively, wherein the assembly is configured for receipt on the associated first and second parallel rails. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10 further comprising an interconnecting member extending between and configured to be selectively, operatively connected and disconnected to the first and second upper extremity support assemblies. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10 further comprising an interconnecting member extending between the first and second upper extremity support assemblies. ### Claim 13 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10 further comprising: first and second housings; an interconnecting member between first and second housings; and first and second mounting members that mount the first and second housings on the associated first and second parallel treadmill rails, respectively, of the associated railed treadmill device. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13 wherein the first and second housings are interconnected by a torso engaging member. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The assembly of claim 14 further comprising a belt that spans at least partially between the first and second upper extremity support assemblies and around a posterior portion of the associated user. ### Claim 16 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10 comprising first and second housing mounts configured for one of (i) sliding movement on the associated first and second parallel treadmill rails of the associated railed treadmill device, or (ii) static positioning on the associated first and second parallel treadmill rails of the associated railed treadmill device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 10) The assembly of claim 10 wherein at least one of the first and second upper extremity support assemblies further includes a brake to selectively stop the sliding movement of the at least first upper extremity support assembly relative to the first rail. ### Claim 18 A treadmill comprising: a treadmill surface; first and second rails located on opposite sides of the treadmill surface; first and second sleeves configured for sliding movement on the first and second rails, respectively; and an interconnecting member extending between and selectively, operatively connected to both of the first and second sleeves, and configured to (i) manage equal sliding movement of the first and second sleeves in opposite directions in a longitudinal direction of the rails when connected to each of the first and second sleeves, and (ii) permit independent sliding movement therebetween when disconnected from at least one of the first and second sleeves. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The assembly of claim 18 wherein the sleeves are configured to prevent rotation relative to the rails. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The assembly of claim 18 further comprising a lining in each sleeve that facilitates sliding movement of the sleeve. ### Claim 21 (depends on 18) The assembly of claim 18 wherein the sleeve is hollow and received on the rail that is either round or non-round in cross-section.