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US 6,663,540 B1Granted
Treadmill with massaging effect
OwnerPing-Hui Huanginventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an improved treadmill which includes a massaging body suitable for massaging the soles of the feet and mounted on a base plate between a tread frame. A wear-resistant film is interposed between the walking belt and the massaging body so as to prevent the massaging body from abrasion. Accordingly, the soles of the feet are stimulated to achieve massaging effect by means of the massaging body when the operator treads on the walking belt for walking or jogging exercise.
Claims9
A treadmill with massaging effect comprising:
- a tread frame having elongated bars extended parallel to each other at both sides thereof;
- a base plate interposed between both elongated bars, a roller being positioned between the respective end of both elongated bars;
- a walking belt extended around both rollers in such a way that said walking belt is rotatably movable on the top of said base plate;
- wherein a massaging body is provided on the top of said base plate and made of proper materials for massaging the soles of the feet, and wherein a plurality of protruding members are formed on the surface of said massaging body, and wherein a wear-resistant film is interposed between said walking belt and said massaging body;
- so that the operator can enjoy the comfort produced by a cushioning and massaging effect on the soles of his feet when walking or jogging on said walking belt.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.