Elliptical exercise machine

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view of an elliptical exercise machine according to our new and ornamental design, the elliptical exercise machine having a pedal crank hub and lighting that is configured to illuminate a periphery of the pedal crank hub, with the lighting shown in solid lines;

FIG. 2 is a right side perspective view thereof showing a pedal crank hub and lighting that is configured to illuminate a periphery of the pedal crank hub, with the lighting shown in solid lines;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof.

The dashed lines illustrate portions of the elliptical exercise machine that do not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an elliptical exercise machine as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1154821
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 12, 2024
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 2026
Assignee: Life Fitness, LLC (Rosemont, IL)
Inventors: Matthew P. Blum (Oak Park, IL), Paul Melvin Taylor (Gilberts, IL)
Primary Examiner: Erich G Herbermann
Assistant Examiner: Salamah Jordan
Application Number: 29/972,739
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