Patent ID: 7140626
Filing Date: 2006-11-28
Classification: A63B,B62K,B62M

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a seatless frame; at least one front wheel and a pair of rear wheels, each wheel rotationally connected to the frame; first means for moving the apparatus along a path of travel, the first moving means operable for simulating running via a pair of pedals that operate in an arcuate pattern, wherein one of the rear wheels is adjacent to one of the pedals, and the other rear wheel is adjacent the other pedal; second means for moving the apparatus along a path of travel, the second moving means including first and second hand actuation levers for driving rotational movement of the front wheel and for turning the front wheel at a desired angle relative to the frame, wherein each hand actuation lever includes first and second ends and an intermediate pivot point positioned between the first and second ends; at least one pivotal link connected to the second end of each hand actuation lever; and a torque transmitting member having first and second ends, th first end of the torque transmitting member connected to the front wheel and the second end of the torque transmitting member connected to one of the pivotal links.