Patent ID: 7909740

Claim:
A compactable, elliptical exercise device adapted to be selectively positioned from an extended, elliptical operating position into a compact storage position, the compactable, elliptical exercise device comprising: a frame adapted to be positioned on a support surface during exercise; a crank movably linked to the frame, the crank having: (i) an extended, elliptical operating position in which the crank is moved away from the frame; and (ii) a compact storage position in which the crank is moved toward the frame, such that the crank can be selectively moved between the extended elliptical operating position and the compact storage position, wherein upward pivoting movement of the crank moves the crank from the extended, elliptical operating position to the compact storage position; and first and second foot supports movably connected to the crank, such that the first and second foot supports can move in an elliptical motion, thereby enabling the performance of elliptical exercises when the crank is in the extended elliptical operating position.