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US 2013/0095979 A1Published application
Multi-positioned angled step and risers
AssigneeIndian Industries, Inc.
InventorPhilip Elpers
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Abstract
An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise is disclosed having a platform and a plurality of support elements. The support elements include a downwardly arcuate notch or channel for receiving a sidewall or endwall of the platform, allowing the platform to be arranged in multiple angled orientations.
Claims20
An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise, comprising:
- a substantially rectangular platform having a top surface for stepping, sidewalls and endwalls, said sidewalls being laterally longer than said endwalls;
- and
- at least one support element having an upper portion and a base, said base extending laterally outward from said upper portion;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a horizontal orientation relative to a floor surface by placing the platform on top of the at least one support element, with the upper portion of the support element formed to nest within a lower portion of the platform;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a first angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first endwall of the platform on the floor surface and a second endwall of the platform into a notch formed into the upper portion of the support element;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a second angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first sidewall of the platform on the floor surface and a second sidewall of the platform into said notch;
- and
- wherein a first angle of the top surface with respect to the floor surface in the first angled orientation is less than a second angle of the top surface with respect to the floor surface in the second angled orientation.
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A support element for supporting an aerobic exercise platform, said support element comprising:
- a generally rectangular upper portion;
- a base extending laterally outward from upper portion;
- and
- at least one notch formed into the upper portion;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a horizontal orientation relative to a floor surface by placing the platform on top of the support element, wherein the upper portion of the support element is formed to nest within a lower portion of the platform;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a first angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first endwall of the platform on the floor surface and a second endwall of the platform into the notch;
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- wherein the platform can be supported in a second angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first sidewall of the platform on the floor surface and a second sidewall of the platform into the notch.
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An adjustable stepping structure for aerobic exercise, comprising:
- a substantially rectangular platform having a top surface for stepping, sidewalls and endwalls, said sidewalls being laterally longer than said endwalls;
- and
- at least one support element having an upper portion and a base, said base extending laterally outward from said upper portion;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a horizontal orientation relative to a floor surface by placing the platform on top of the at least one support element, with a lower portion of the platform having a cavity formed to receive the upper portion of the support element;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a first angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first endwall of the platform on the floor surface and a second endwall of the platform into a notch formed into the upper portion of the support element;
- wherein said notch has an arcuately curved profile;
- wherein the platform can be supported in a second angled orientation relative to the floor surface by placing a first sidewall of the platform on the floor surface and a second sidewall of the platform into said notch;
- and
- wherein a first angle of the top surface with respect to the floor surface in the first angled orientation is less than a second angle of the top surface with respect to the floor surface in the second angled orientation.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.