# US 10,946,239 B2 · Abdominal exercise cycling apparatus > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,946,239 B2 - Document ID: US10946239B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/847,657 - Filed: 2020-04-13 - Published: 2020-10-15 - Granted: 2021-03-16 - Earliest claimed: 2019-04-12 - Applicants: James Berry - Inventors: James Berry - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10946239B2 ## CPC - A63B 23/0211: {moving torso with immobilized lower limbs} - A63B 21/0051: {using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets} - A63B 21/0056: {using electromagnetically-controlled friction, e.g. magnetic particle brakes} - A63B 21/05: Linearly-compressed elements {(A63B21/028 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/4039: {contoured to fit to specific body parts, e.g. back, knee or neck support (arrangements for attaching exercising apparatus to the user's body A63B21/4001; handles, pedals, bars or platforms A63B21/4033)} - 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 22/0605: {performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers} - A63B 23/0222: {moving torso and lower limbs} - A63B 71/0619: {Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills} - A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load} - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 2022/0652: {for cycling in a recumbent position} - A63B 2024/0068: {Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals} - A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed} - A63B 2071/009: {Protective housings covering the working parts of the apparatus} - A63B 2071/065: {Visualisation of specific exercise parameters} - A63B 2071/0675: {Input for modifying training controls during workout} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B 2208/0247: with legs in a kneeled 90/90 position - A63B 2208/0252: supine - A63B 2209/08: magnetic - A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements - A63B 2220/30: Speed - A63B 2220/62: Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal - A63B 2220/80: Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor - A63B 2220/836: Sensors arranged on the body of the user - A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B 2225/10: Multi-station exercising machines - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B 2225/66: Cooled - A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only - A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract A system, method, and apparatus for providing an abdominal exercise cycling apparatus is provided having a body support apparatus, secured to a base apparatus using fasteners, an adjustable lumbar support pad, secured to the base apparatus using a fastener; an anti-slip component, having a friction textured surface configured to interlock with the lower surface of the base apparatus; a stabilizing member, an adjustable member capable of affixing the frame portion in at least one fixed position when the adjustable member is inserted in an aperture comprising a supporting member, the supporting member, providing load bearing support when in the at least one fixed position; a housing covering, a display, having a user interface capable of displaying real-time readings, set in the housing; a resistance apparatus having a contactless eddy brake unit whereby the resistance apparatus utilizing the contactless eddy brake unit to create progressively increasing resistance as speed increases. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus, comprising: a body support portion having a body pad including an adjustable lumbar support pad, a bottom surface of the body pad secured to top surface of a base using an anti-slip component having interlocking friction texture disposed on said bottom surface of the body pad and top surface of the base; a frame apparatus connected to the body support portion, the frame apparatus having a plurality of frame members connected to a plurality of stabilizing members and configured to hold the frame apparatus in a plurality of fixed positions; and a resistance portion having a contactless eddy brake assembly comprising: a magnet assembly having a pair of opposing magnets, from within two-cylinder components on opposing sides of a motor in a motor box configured to contact a gear track collectively forming a gear assembly positioned between a magnetic field of the pair of opposing magnets, the magnet assembly and gear assembly positioned about a pedal assembly having a crank arm connected to a foot rest configured to propel a wheel disk in a cyclical motion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each connected frame member and stabilizing member of the frame apparatus cooperate to provide a plurality of supporting member lengths, and a plurality of angles of activity. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a display having a biometric digital readout screen for displaying at least one of: a user's vitals, an exercise duration, a stopwatch, a clock, a heart rate, and health information. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, the wheel disk having at least one of: a disk cover or a cooling shroud. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, the resistance portion further comprising a counterbalanced weighted resistance for use without a power supply. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one or more extendable members attached to the pedal assembly for alternative exercise motion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one fixed position of the plurality of fixed positions is one of a collapsed position, an upright position, and an acute position. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a housing covering at least a portion of the frame apparatus. ### Claim 9 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising one or more extended members attached to the pedal assembly for an alternative exercise motion. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a handle or a grip attached to the pedal assembly for alternative upper limb exercise motion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a shoulder backward press assembly having a head rest connected to a shoulder support member; the shoulder support member having a plurality of arm supporting pads; and further supported by a spring support contacting the base portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) A method, comprising: adjusting the body support portion, of the apparatus of claim 1, to an appropriate exercise position having height and angle; adjusting the frame apparatus, to the appropriate exercise position including securing a stabilizing member to hold the appropriate exercise position; placing feet in the pedal assembly while placing torso in a supine position on the body support portion; and pedaling the pedal assembly with force in a cycling motion against a resistance generated by the contactless eddy braking assembly. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and shoulders in a static position on the body support portion while pedaling continuously. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: interlocking fingers behind a head while pedaling with elbows in an outward position; elevating a neck and shoulders off of the body support portion while pedaling continuously; and lowering the neck and shoulders back to an upper surface of the body support portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: performing a sit-up motion at varied intervals while pedaling continuously. ### Claim 16 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and shoulders in a static position elevated above the body support portion. ### Claim 17 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: holding a neck and shoulders in a static position elevated above the body support portion at an angle between ten and ninety degrees. ### Claim 18 (depends on 12) The method of claim 12, further comprising: interlocking fingers behind a head while pedaling with elbows in an outward position; elevating a neck and shoulders holding a shoulder backward press assembly while pedaling continuously; and lowering the neck and shoulders back against a resistance generated by a spring support of the shoulder backward press assembly. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of claim 18, further comprising: holding the neck and shoulders in an elevated static position holding a shoulder backward press assembly while pedaling continuously. ### Claim 20 A system, comprising: a body support apparatus having a body pad, secured to a base apparatus using a plurality of fasteners, an adjustable lumbar support pad, secured to the base apparatus using a fastener; the base apparatus disposed on a level surface, having an anti-slip component, having a friction textured surface configured to interlock with a lower surface of the body support apparatus, a stabilizing member, providing a rigid connection between the anti-slip component and a frame apparatus; the frame apparatus having an adjustable member capable of affixing the frame apparatus in at least one fixed position; a resistance apparatus having a contactless eddy brake unit comprising: a magnet unit having a pair of opposing magnets, from within two-cylinder components on opposing sides of a motor in a motor box configured to contact a gear track collectively forming a gear unit positioned between a magnetic field of the pair of opposing magnets, the magnet unit and gear unit positioned about a pedal unit having a crank arm connected to a foot rest configured to propel a wheel disk in a cyclical motion; and a shoulder backward press unit having a head rest connected to a shoulder support member.