Patent ID: 6280363
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: A61H,A63B

Abstract:
Exercise apparatus comprising:a) a base frame having a plurality of support feet;b) an elongated main frame mounted to pivot from said base frame and including 1) first and second pedals mounted for reciprocating movement along said main frame; 2) an idler axle mounted to said main frame; 3) first and second drive axles mounted to said main frame; 4) means for coupling said first and second pedals to first and second chains respectively trained between said idler axle and said first drive axle and said idler axle and said second drive axle; 5) first and second flywheel means mounted to said first and second drive axles to each rotate independent of the other and only in response to movement of each of said first and second drive chains in a first direction; andc) coupler means for coupling said main frame to a chair, whereby a user can exercise the legs while seated.