Patents by Inventor Robert E. Rodgers
Robert E. Rodgers 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).
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Patent number: 5989163Abstract: This is a stationary exercise apparatus capable of more accurately representing body motion associated with walking and running. The apparatus includes an inertia system which enables the apparatus to accelerate each reciprocating pedal up to a predetermined velocity. In this manner, the exercise workout is more natural since the user only has to expend energy normally associated with walking or running and not the operation of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5938567Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1997Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: CCS Fitness, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5924962Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: July 20, 1999Assignee: CCS Fitness, Inc.Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5813949Abstract: A stationary exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more movement of the foot platform in a substantially elliptical path while each foot platform, or a predetermined reference plane for each platform, remains substantially parallel with the floor through at least a portion of the lower half of the elliptical path proximate the forward end of the elliptical path.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: September 29, 1998Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5772558Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5766113Abstract: A stationary exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact on critical joints through the generation of a predetermined elliptical path movement while maintaining foot platforms substantially parallel with the floor. A base structure supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. A linkage assembly is included which operates in conjunction with the reciprocation of one end of the reciprocating members to maintain the foot platforms substantially parallel with a reference plane while revolving the foot platforms in a substantially elliptical path. The apparatus may include additional linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arms along a predetermined arc.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: June 16, 1998Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5743834Abstract: An exercise apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet provides minimal impact on critical joints. A base structure is provided which supports a pair of reciprocating members that are displaced in a generally reciprocating manner at one end yet orbit at the other end through a coupler assembly attached to the frame. The coupler assembly includes a mechanism to variably adjust the radius of the arcuate motion while the device is in use. A structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally closed path during the exercise. By being able to continuously variably adjust the size of the orbit, the user can fine tune the height and length of the closed path which redefines the foot motion to a preferred path for the anatomy of the particular user.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1997Date of Patent: April 28, 1998Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5738614Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device includes linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout. The arm members are retractable.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1996Date of Patent: April 14, 1998Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5690589Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise and also pivot while moving through the elliptical path. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 1996Date of Patent: November 25, 1997Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5683333Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5653662Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling assembly attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the feet and a preferred arcuate path for the hands minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout of both lower and upper body muscle groups.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 1996Date of Patent: August 5, 1997Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5637058Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: CCS, L.L.C.Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5611758Abstract: A stationary recumbent exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a chair adapted to place the user in a recumbent position. The frame also supports a pair of reciprocating members supported within. The foot of the user is positioned on foot pads generally at one end of the reciprocating members. The pivotal linkage assemblies also include arm members which are operatively associated with the reciprocating movement of the foot portion of each reciprocating member. This provides for more natural movement of the ankle, knees and hips eliminating unnecessary stress on these joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The arm members also provide for a corresponding upper body exercise.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1996Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5611757Abstract: A mobile exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displace generally horizontally along the frame at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during exercise and drive a wheel thereby propelling the apparatus. This allows simulation of walking or running without impact. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arcuate path.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: March 18, 1997Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5595553Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: January 21, 1997Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5593372Abstract: A stationary exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact on critical joints through the generation of a predetermined elliptical path movement while maintaining foot platforms substantially parallel with the floor. A base structure supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. A linkage assembly is included which operates in conjunction with the reciprocation of one end of the reciprocating members to maintain the foot platforms substantially parallel with a reference plane while revolving the foot platforms in a substantially elliptical path. The apparatus may include additional linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arms along a predetermined arc.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1995Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5593371Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 1996Date of Patent: January 14, 1997Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5591107Abstract: A mobile exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displace generally horizontally along the frame at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which orients the foot of the user at a preferred acute angular orientation and permits each foot to move in a generally elliptical path during exercise and drive a wheel thereby propelling the apparatus. This allows simulation of walking or running without impact. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arcuate path.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 1996Date of Patent: January 7, 1997Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5573480Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A base frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displaced in a horizontal direction parallel with the floor at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other end through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move in a generally elliptical path during the climbing exercise. This provides for more natural movement of the knee and ankle joints minimizing unnecessary stress on the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arc or a substantially elliptical path, again promoting a more natural movement of the ankle, knee, elbow and shoulder joints and permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1995Date of Patent: November 12, 1996Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Patent number: 5549526Abstract: A stationary exercising device which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints, particularly the ankles and knees. A frame supports a linkage assembly having at least one linkage member with a camming surface. The linkage assembly is in turn connected to a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which permits each foot of the user to move the linkage assembly in such a manner as to generate a preferred closed path movement for the foot in a preferred anatomical pattern minimizing unnecessary stress in the joints yet permitting a cardiovascular workout.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 1995Date of Patent: August 27, 1996Assignee: CCS, LLCInventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.