Multipurpose exerciser
AssigneeWeslo, Inc.
InventorScott R. Watterson
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Abstract
A multipurpose exercise apparatus may be assembled into a plurality of configurations and positioned in a plurality of orientations to perform a variety of exercises, including cross-country-skiing-type exercises and rowing-type exercises. The apparatus includes a main frame having said support adapted thereto for supporting the frame on an exercise surface. A track is mounted on the main frame. A pair of foot pedals is slidably mounted on the track means. A reciprocation structure is mechanically associated with the foot pedals for effecting a reciprocative movement of each foot pedal, one relative to the other. At least one pair of movable lever members is mounted on the main frame for movement by the apparatus' user. A foot support is mounted to the main frame for bracing the user's feet when performing various-type exercises.
Claims27
A multipurpose exercise apparatus usable in a plurality of configurations, said multipurpose exercise apparatus comprising:
- main frame means having ends;
- support means adapted to said main frame means for supporting said main frame means on an exercise surface;
- track means adapted to said main frame means;
- a pair of foot pedals spaced apart and adapted to said track means for movement along said track means by a user;
- reciprocating means detachably connected to said pair of foot pedals for causing reciprocating movement of said pair of foot pedals relative to each other upon said track means;
- a seat means, for supporting a user, said seat means being removably mounted on said pair of foot pedals, said seat means being held stationary by said foot pedals when said reciprocating means is connected, said seat means being slidable along said track means upon a detachment of said reciprocating means from said foot pedals, said foot pedals being reciprocably movable relative to each other upon said track means when said reciprocating means is connected and said seat means is removed;
- first lever means having distal and proximal ends and movably mounted at its distal end to said main frame means for movement by a user, said first lever means being to extend from said main frame means a distance to be grasped and moved by the hands of a user standing on said pair of foot pedals, said first lever means also being graspable and movable by a user sitting on said seat means;
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- foot support means adapted to said main frame means for bracing the user's feet when the user is sitting on said seat means.
A multipurpose exercise apparatus usable in a plurality of configurations, said multipurpose exercise apparatus comprising:
- main frame means having ends;
- support means adapted to said main frame means for supporting said main frame means on an exercise surface;
- track means adapted to said main frame means;
- a pair of foot pedals spaced apart and adapted to said track means for movement along said track means by a user;
- reciprocating means detachably connected to said pair of foot pedals for causing reciprocating movement of said pair of foot pedals relative to each other upon said track means;
- first resistance means mechanically associated with said reciprocating means for resisting the movement of said pair of foot pedals;
- a seat means, for supporting a user, said seat means being removably mounted on said pair of foot pedals, in one configuration said seat means being held stationary by said connected reciprocating means in association with said foot pedals, in a second configuration said foot pedals being reciprocably moveable relative to each other upon said track means when said seat means is removed and said reciprocating means is connected;
- first lever means having distal and proximal ends and movably mounted at its distal end to said main frame means for movement by a user, said first lever means being sized to extend from said main frame means a distance to be grasped and moved by the hands of a user standing on said pair of foot pedals, said first lever means also being graspable and movable by a user sitting on said seat means;
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- foot support means adapted to said main frame means for bracing the user's feet when the user is sitting on said seat means.
A multipurpose exercise apparatus usable in a plurality of configurations, said multipurpose exercise apparatus comprising:
- main frame means having ends;
- support means adapted to said main frame means for supporting said main frame means on an exercise surface;
- track means adapted to said main frame means;
- a pair of foot pedals spaced apart and adapted to said track means for movement along said track means by a user;
- reciprocating means detachably connected to said pair of foot pedals for causing reciprocating movement of said pair of foot pedals relative to each other upon said track means;
- first resistance means mechanically associated with said reciprocating means for resisting the movement of said pair of foot pedals;
- a seat means, for supporting a user, said seat means being removably mounted on said pair of foot pedals, in a first configuration said seat means being slidable along said track means when said reciprocating means is detached, in a second configuration said foot pedals being reciprocably movable relative to each other upon said track means when said seat means is removed and said reciprocating means is connected;
- first lever means having distal and proximal ends and movably mounted at its distal end to said main frame means for movement by a user, said first lever means being sized to extend from said main frame means a distance to be grasped and moved by the hands of a user standing on said pair of foot pedals, said first lever means also being graspable and movable by a user sitting on said seat means;
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- foot support means adapted to said main frame means for bracing the user's feet when the user is sitting on said seat means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.