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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 1997
Filed:
Oct. 18, 1995
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ashok N Parikh, Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Weston L Cutter, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Assignee:
Universal Gym Equipment, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A63B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
482 54 ; 482 51 ;
Abstract
An exercise treadmill has a plurality of shock absorbing springs which are disposed between a tread supporting subframe and a floor engaging frame. The springs are inserted into vertically oriented sleeves which are secured to the floor engaging frame. Posts extend downward from the subframe and into the sleeves and ride on the tops of the springs.