Patent ID: 7682293
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface; a pair of crank arms, each said crank arm rotatably connected to said framework at a respective pivot axis and configured to rotate through continuous full revolutions during operation of said exercise apparatus; a coupling device, said coupling device configured to cause said crank arms to have operably associated opposing rotation; a pair of foot supports, each said foot support pivotally connected to a respective said crank arm pivotally connected to one end and having a foot engaging pedal connected to the other end of said foot support to follow a closed loop elongate curve positioned lateral to an operator having a major axis oriented generally vertical; a pair of guides, each said guide operably associated with a respective said foot support and said framework to cause a portion of said foot support to have a generally up and down movement; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the feet of said operator are rotating said crank arms whereby said pedals follow said closed loop elongate curves with movement that is lateral to said operator.