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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 22, 2011
Filed:
Jun. 15, 2010
Andrew P. Lull, Boulder, CO (US);
Keith M. Weier, Poway, CO (US);
Zachary D. Krapfl, Boulder, CO (US);
Chester F. Kowalewski, Broomfield, CO (US);
Jonathan B. Watt, Broomfield, CO (US);
Andrew P. Lull, Boulder, CO (US);
Keith M. Weier, Poway, CO (US);
Zachary D. Krapfl, Boulder, CO (US);
Chester F. Kowalewski, Broomfield, CO (US);
Jonathan B. Watt, Broomfield, CO (US);
Nautilus, Inc., Vancouver, WA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides for a variable stride exercise device having a variable size close curved striding path during use. The exercise device described and depicted herein utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary his stride path during exercise. An exercise device conforming to aspects of the present invention provides a foot path that adapts to the change in stride length rather than forcing the user into a fixed size path. Some embodiments of the exercise device include a lockout device that selectively eliminates the variable stride features of the exercise device and allows the user to exercise in a stepping motion. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a releasable connection mechanism that can be used to selectively and/or automatically limit or eliminate the variable stride feature of an exercise device.