# US 11,298,587 B2 · Climber exercise machine

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- Number: US 11,298,587 B2
- Document ID: US11298587B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/881,210
- Filed: 2020-05-22
- Published: 2020-12-03
- Granted: 2022-04-12
- Earliest claimed: 2019-05-31
- Assignees: Drip Fitness LLC
- Applicants: Drip Fitness LLC
- Inventors: Robert Silver; Russell Sinacori
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11298587B2

## CPC

- 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 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve}
- A63B 21/151: {Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains}
- A63B 22/001: {by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)}
- 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 23/03575: {Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously}
- 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 2024/009: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled in synchronism with visualising systems, e.g. hill slope}
- A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music}
- A63B 2071/0636: {3D visualisation}
- A63B 2071/0644: {with display speed of moving landscape controlled by the user's performance}
- A63B 2071/0666: {worn on the head or face, e.g. combined with goggles or glasses}
- A63B 2071/0675: {Input for modifying training controls during workout}
- A63B 2208/0204: Standing on the feet
- A63B 2210/58: slideably retracted in a housing when not in use
- A63B 2220/30: Speed
- A63B 2220/36: Speed measurement by electric or magnetic parameters
- A63B 2220/806: Video cameras
- A63B 2220/807: Photo cameras
- A63B 2220/833: Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
- A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
- A63B 2225/64: Heated
- A63B 2225/682: for beverages
- A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only
- A63B 2230/50: temperature
- 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

Climber exercise machine comprises a frame connected to a base through a base connection, the frame pivotable about the base connection. A right handle and a left handle are connected to respective right and left sides of the frame, the right handle moving within a first range of motion, the left handle moving within a second range of motion. A right pedal and a left pedal are connected to the respective right and left sides of the frame, the right pedal moving within a third range of motion, the left pedal moving within a forth range of motion. The right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal movable generally in the same plane. An angle between the frame and a plane parallel to an underside of the base is adjustable while the climber exercise machine is mounted by a user.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A climber exercise machine, comprising:
an upright frame connected to a base, the frame extending at an angle relative to the base;
a right handle and a left handle slideably connected to the frame, the right handle moving within a first range of motion, the left handle moving within a second range of motion;
a right pedal and a left pedal slideably connected to the frame, the right pedal moving within a third range of motion, the left pedal moving within a fourth range of motion;
the right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal movable in a same plane,
wherein the right handle and the right pedal are slideably connected to the frame by engagement with a first track defined by the frame,
wherein the right handle and the right pedal are slideably connected to the frame by engagement with a second track defined by the frame, wherein each of the right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal are coupled to a respective, dedicated belt drive for providing resistance thereto on an individual basis,
a right handle sensor for sensing positioning of the right handle;
a left handle sensor for sensing positioning of the left handle;
a right pedal sensor for sensing positioning of the right pedal; and
a left pedal sensor for sensing positioning of the left pedal.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the angle between the frame and a plane parallel to an underside of the base is adjustable while the climber exercise machine is mounted by a user, wherein the angle is adjustable.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The machine of claim 2, wherein a resistance level to the motion of each of each of the left handle, the right handle, the left pedal and the right pedal is adjustable by a computer-controlled module.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The machine of claim 3, wherein the angle is adjustable among at least four angle settings comprising a scaling setting, a crawling setting, a lunging setting and an inverting setting.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the machine is configured for upper body workout when the third range of motion and the fourth range of motion are set to zero, and wherein the machine is configured for lower body workout when the first range of motion and the second range of motion are set to zero.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein each of the first range of motion, the second range of motion, the third range of motion, and the fourth range of motion has a range value different from the other three range values.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein each of the first range of motion, the second range of motion, the third range of motion, and the fourth range of motion is supported by a respective dedicated belt drive.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein a resistance level to each of the first range of motion, the second range of motion, the third range of motion, and the fourth range of motion is configured to be set to four different values.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, further comprising workout intensity levels comprising a novice level, an intermediate level, an advanced level, and an expert level.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, further comprising two retractable handles wherein the retractable handles are fixedly positioned about the frame such that the retractable handles do not include a range of motion.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the machine is further configured for storing data in cloud, the data related to one or more of: a heart rate, a body temperature, an average rate of speed, and an endurance of a user.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the machine is further configured to provide an ability to move each of the hands and legs in a different motion relative to remaining of the hands and legs.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The machine of claim 1, wherein the machine is further configured for adjusting a tempo of music being played on a speaker or audio outlet of the machine.