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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 30, 1994
Filed:
Sep. 13, 1993
Mark D Hansen, Tucson, AZ (US);
Other;
Abstract
The invention is a vertically-disposed exercise machine that is designed to accommodate a user who is in a standing position. The machine includes a lower crankset having pedals adapted to receive a user's feet. The machine has an height adjustable upper crankset that is independent from the lower crankset and includes outwardly-extending handles that are designed to be grasped by the user. Each crankset is operatively connected to its own flywheel by a chain or belt. Each flywheel has its own manually adjustable resistance mechanism that allows the user to independently adjust the resistance to rotation of each crankset. When operating the machine, a user can selectively cause the rotation of the upper and/or lower cranksets by appropriate movement of his hands and/or feet.