Abstract: A conveyor belt for a treadmill has a contoured structure on its upper surface which causes a runner to experience bumps and depressions when running. The contoured features may be provided by plates attached to the conveyor belt, and/or by inserts placed onto the belt or within chambers defined in the belt. The contoured features may vary in hardness.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 20, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2014
Assignees:
TEO Industriedesign GmbH, Hübner GmbH & Co. KG
Abstract: A walkable plate is provided for assisting the motor function of living creatures, especially human motor function. The plate has positions of different hardness across its surface.