Patent ID: 7497808

Claim:
An exercise apparatus comprising; a framework, a seat mounted on the framework, said framework configured to be supported by a horizontal surface and support a seated operator; a pair of crank arms, said crank arms being connected and configured to rotate about a pivot axis connected to said framework; a pair of coupler links, each coupler link pivotally connected to a respective said crank arm; a pair of rocker links, each rocker link pivotally connected to to a respective said coupler link and pivotally connected to said framework; a pair of foot supports, each said foot support pivotally connected to a respective said coupler link; a pair of guide links, each guide link pivotally connected to a respective said foot support to guide a portion of said foot support; a pair of pedals, each said pedal connected to a respective said foot support and operably associated with a corresponding crank arm to generate an elliptical pedal path; said pedals configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of said seated operator is rotating said crank arms whereby said elliptical pedal path remains below said pivot axis during operation of said pedals.