Kenneth Lee Stearns

US Patent:

6338698, Jan 15, 2002

Filed:

Feb 22, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/510029

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77055
Joseph D. Maresh - West Linn OR 97068-0645

International Classification:

A63B 6916

US Classification:

482 52, 482 51

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of an adjustable length crank to generally elliptical movement of a force receiving member. The linkage assembly includes a first link having a rearward end which is rotatably connected to the crank, and a forward end which is rotatably connected to a lower end of a suspended link. An upper portion of the suspended link is rotatably connected to the exercise apparatus frame.

US Patent:

6340340, Jan 22, 2002

Filed:

May 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/570751

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77255
Joseph D. Maresh - West Linn OR 97068-0645

International Classification:

A63B 6916

US Classification:

482 52, 482 70

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus includes a crank rotatably mounted on a frame, and an axially extending support connected to the crank at a radially displaced location. A foot supporting member is movably interconnected between the axially extending support and the frame. A linkage assembly links rotation of the crank to movement of a foot platform through a generally elliptical path.

US Patent:

6368252, Apr 9, 2002

Filed:

Sep 19, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/664666

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77055

International Classification:

A63B 2260

US Classification:

482 52, 482 51

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus has arm driven members and leg driven members which are movably mounted on a frame. In a first mode of operation, the arm driven members are movable relative to the frame and the leg driven members. In a second mode of operation, the arm driven members are linked to the leg driven members and movable together therewith relative to the frame. In a third mode of operation, the arm driven members are locked against movement relative to the frame in a manner which does not interfere with movement of the leg driven members. In a preferred embodiment, the leg driven members are movable in two generally orthogonal directions relative to the frame. The leg driven members may also be interconnected to move in reciprocal fashion in either and/or both of those directions, and/or supported in a manner that provides progressive resistance to downward movement as a function of downward travel.

US Patent:

6416442, Jul 9, 2002

Filed:

Apr 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/558438

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77055
Joseph D. Maresh - West Linn OR 97068-0645

International Classification:

A63B 2264

US Classification:

482 52, 482 57, 482 70

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of a crank to generally elliptical movement of a foot supporting member. The crank rotates about a crank axis relative to a frame, and a distal portion of a link moves relative to a connection point on the frame. An intermediate portion of the link is rotatably connected to the crank, and an opposite distal portion of the link is rotatably connected to a rearward end of the foot supporting member. An opposite, forward end of the foot supporting member is movably connected to the frame.

US Patent:

6419613, Jul 16, 2002

Filed:

Feb 28, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/796123

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77255
Joseph D. Maresh - West Linn OR 97068-0645

International Classification:

A63B 2304

US Classification:

482 57, 482 4

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus alters the elevation of a person based on the persons level of exertion. The exercise itself may involve bodily motion and/or isometric exercise performed by the persons arms and/or legs. The elevating process may be directly linked to the exercise motion and/or controlled electronically.

US Patent:

6485395, Nov 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 27, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/604333

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77055
Joseph D. Maresh - West Linn OR 97068-0645

International Classification:

A63B 2200

US Classification:

482 57, 482 52

Abstract:

An exercise apparatus includes left and right arm driven members pivotally mounted on a frame. In a first mode of operation, the arm driven members are free to move in opposite directions relative to one another. In a second mode of operation, the arm driven members are constrained to move in a common direction relative to the frame. Leg driven members may be movably mounted on the frame and linked to the arm driven members.

US Patent:

6491608, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Aug 16, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/374937

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77255

International Classification:

A63R 21068

US Classification:

482 96, 482142

Abstract:

An exercise machine ( - ) is provided having a platform ( - ) on which a user ( - ) is supported in a reclining position with the weight of the user ( - G) being utilized as a resistance which may be selectively varied to the various exercises which may be performed on the exercise apparatus ( - ). A lever ( - ) is pivotally connected ( - ) to the platform ( - ) with the lever being actuated by the user for raising one end of the platform ( - ) with respect to a pivot point with resistance to such raising being varied by the pivotal mounting of the lever ( - ) on the platform ( ). Two of the various embodiments (FIGS. ) include a base support ( F, G) having a rail ( F, G) on which a lever ( F, G) has a roller ( F, G) mounted for riding movement thereon and pivotally connected ( F, G) to a lower leg ( F, G) for pivotal movement. Other embodiments (FIGS. include a lever ( H- ) having telescoping members with an inner one ( H- ) for such telescoping member being selectively fixed to a rail ( H- ).

US Patent:

6491611, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Nov 15, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/440239

Inventors:

Kenneth W. Stearns - Houston TX 77255

International Classification:

A63B 2600

US Classification:

482142, 482140, 297 161

Abstract:

A torso exercise machine includes a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface; a seat pivotally mounted on the frame; at least one handlebar pivotally mounted on the frame; and a link pivotally interconnected between the seat and the handlebar. The link constrains the seat and the handlebar to pivot in opposite directions relative to the frame. A resistance device may be interconnected between the handlebar and the frame to resist pivoting of the handlebar and the seat toward one another.