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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 28, 2006
Jonathan M. Stewart, Seattle, WA (US);
Rodney P. West, Kirkland, WA (US);
David E. Dyer, Renton, WA (US);
James S. Birrell, Seattle, WA (US);
Sean Horita, Seattle, WA (US);
Jonathan M. Stewart, Seattle, WA (US);
Rodney P. West, Kirkland, WA (US);
David E. Dyer, Renton, WA (US);
James S. Birrell, Seattle, WA (US);
Sean Horita, Seattle, WA (US);
Precor Incorporated, Woodinville, WA (US);
Abstract
An exercise apparatus for a user. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a crank system coupled to the frame, a pivotal linkage pendulum system, a foot member and a foot member end of travel apparatus. The crank system includes one or more crank members. The pivotal linkage pendulum system comprises at least a first link member. The first link member is coupled to the crank system through at least a first pivot point. The first pivot point of the first link member is configured to move in a path during use. The foot member is coupled to the at least one first link member. The foot member end of travel apparatus provides a two-stage stiffness profile to the foot member indicating the end of travel to the user.