Elliptical exercise machine
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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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