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The Running Training Machine

a training machine and running technology, applied in the field of running training machines, can solve the problems of many people not being able to use treadmills, treadmills do not eleviate, and impact on joints, so as to reduce the effective impact weight of users, reduce the impact, and facilitate the effect of running for users

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-09-07
MIERS MR DAVID JOHN
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[0005] The invention uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to reduce the effective impact weight of the user. By lifting the body up during running, the invention makes it easier for the user to run and reduces the strike impact.
[0006] The invention also acts to bring the user back to their initial position after each step so that there is no need for a moving conveyor belt, like used in a treadmill, to keep the user in a central position on the machine while the user is running on the machine.
[0007] Optionally coupled with a suitable running ramp, that can offer cushioning and / or rebounding properties, the invention allows the user to be able to enjoy a natural running gait while feeling like they have enhanced running abilities (which are being provided by the invention).

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Impact on joints due to running is a major problem for those trying to keep fit that have had knee or ankle problems, are overweight or degenerative problems.
However, like outdoor running surfaces, treadmills do not eleviate the impact problems and many people cannot use treadmills as a consequence.
The propriosensis difficulties due the moving floor also mean treadmills unnerve some people and can be dangerous when the user has injuries or physical limitations.

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[0021] The surprising feature of this invention is that a user achieves a natural running gait without a moving floor. When describing the invention to even those very experienced in the art, the achievement of a natural-running machine without a moving floor is always argued with. Nonetheless, the invention does achieve this. If the design of the invention was obvious then it is unlikely health clubs would continue spending fortunes on treadmills with maintenance of motors and replacement of expensive belts plus electricity and in many cases costing themselves a profitable business. The need is there for less costly machines. And many other experts are working in the area continually to produce better machines because competition among fitness machine suppliers is fierce (as we know from many years in this industry). So if the invention was obvious to these experts, it is logical to expect that the product would have been created. However, some novel steps have been taken through a...

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The invention is a stationary running machine for indoor use. It offers a natural running gait to the user and also significantly lower impact than when running on a normal running surface. It also has no rotating parts. It uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to reduce the effective impact weight of the user. By lifting the body up during running, the invention makes it easier for the user to run and reduces the strike impact. The invention also acts to bring the user back to their initial position after each step so that there is no need for a moving conveyor belt, like used in a treadmill, to keep the user in a central position on the machine while the user is running on the machine. The invention may include a suitable running ramp, that can further offer cushioning and / or rebounding properties.

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[0001] Impact on joints due to running is a major problem for those trying to keep fit that have had knee or ankle problems, are overweight or degenerative problems. Yet running is the exercise we are most evolved to suit. We love to be able to run. [0002] To take advantage of climatic protection of indoors, treadmills are extremely popular. However, like outdoor running surfaces, treadmills do not eleviate the impact problems and many people cannot use treadmills as a consequence. [0003] The propriosensis difficulties due the moving floor also mean treadmills unnerve some people and can be dangerous when the user has injuries or physical limitations. [0004] The invention aims to substantially reduce the impact while still offering a natural running gait so that many more people can enjoy running. BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0005] The invention uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to reduce the effective impact weight of the user. By lifting the body up during runnin...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/02
CPCA63B21/0414A63B21/0552A63B21/0557A63B21/1663A63B69/0035A63B2208/0204
Inventor MIERS, DAVID JOHN
Owner MIERS MR DAVID JOHN
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