Patents by Inventor Mark W. Eldridge

Mark W. Eldridge has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Apparatus using multi-directional resistance in exercise equipment
    Patent number: 6837830
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame for supporting all the components of the apparatus and a multi-directional resistance means for providing a user of the apparatus the ability to duplicate actual athletic procedures. The apparatus includes a treadmill for the user to operate with the multidirectional resistance means and at least two connection means between the user legs the multi-directional resistance means. A front bar is mounted on the frame for the user to hold onto while duplicating an athletic procedure. Finally, there is a controlling means to adjust the multi-directional resistance means for changing the effect of the users' workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Mark W. Eldridge
  • Apparatus using multi-directional resistance in exercise equipment
    Publication number: 20040087418
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame for supporting all the components of the apparatus and a multi-directional resistance means for providing a user of the apparatus the ability to duplicate actual athletic procedures. The apparatus includes a treadmill for the user to operate with the multidirectional resistance means and at least two connection means between the user legs the multi-directional resistance means. A front bar is mounted on the frame for the user to hold onto while duplicating an athletic procedure. Finally, there is a controlling means to adjust the multi-directional resistance means for changing the effect of the users' workout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Mark W. Eldridge