Patent ID: 6582343
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
An adjustable step exerciser adapted for use in either a standing position or a sitting position, comprising:a base; two pedal assemblies pivotally attached to the base; a handle adjustably attached to the vertical bar; a pivot bracket secured to the vertical bar, the pivot bracket comprising a central hole, an arcurate hole with the central hole at a center of curvature of the arcurate hole; a pivoting frame secured to the handle; a first bolt extending through the pivoting frame and the central hole in the pivot bracket, and a first nut threadingly engagable with the first bolt; a second bolt extending through the pivoting frame and the arcurate hole in the pivot bracket, and a second nut threadingly engagable with the second bolt; a bracket secured to the vertical bar, the bracket comprising a lateral slot defined through the bracket; a support secured to the seat and slidably inserted into the bracket; a pivot pin extending through the lateral slot in the bracket and the support is tightly securable in the slot with a nut; a supporting pin extending into the bracket to hold the support; and a seat foldably attached to the vertical bar, whereby the handle is held in position relative to the upper bar by the bolts and nuts, and the seat and support are secured to the bracket by the pivot pin and the seat is held in position.