US 11,990,221 B2
Programmed exercise bicycle with computer aided guidance
John Baudhuin, Venice, CA (US)
Assigned to Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., Venice, CA (US)
Filed by Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., Venice, CA (US)
Filed on Dec. 6, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/531,458.
Application 18/531,458 is a division of application No. 16/201,276, filed on Nov. 27, 2018, granted, now 11,908,564.
Application 16/201,276 is a continuation of application No. 15/634,775, filed on Jun. 27, 2017, granted, now 10,137,328, issued on Nov. 27, 2018.
Application 15/634,775 is a continuation of application No. 14/591,849, filed on Jan. 7, 2015, granted, now 9,694,240, issued on Jul. 4, 2017.
Application 14/591,849 is a continuation of application No. 13/960,795, filed on Aug. 6, 2013, granted, now 8,944,968, issued on Feb. 3, 2015.
Application 13/960,795 is a continuation of application No. 13/136,998, filed on Aug. 16, 2011, granted, now 8,506,457, issued on Aug. 13, 2013.
Application 13/136,998 is a continuation of application No. 11/050,460, filed on Feb. 2, 2005, granted, now 8,021,277, issued on Sep. 20, 2011.
Prior Publication US 2024/0105304 A1, Mar. 28, 2024
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. G16H 20/30 (2018.01); A63B 22/06 (2006.01); A63B 24/00 (2006.01); A63B 71/06 (2006.01); A63B 21/015 (2006.01); A63B 21/22 (2006.01)
CPC G16H 20/30 (2018.01) [A63B 22/06 (2013.01); A63B 22/0605 (2013.01); A63B 24/00 (2013.01); A63B 24/0062 (2013.01); A63B 24/0075 (2013.01); A63B 24/0087 (2013.01); A63B 71/0622 (2013.01); A63B 21/015 (2013.01); A63B 21/225 (2013.01); A63B 2022/0658 (2013.01); A63B 2024/0068 (2013.01); A63B 2024/0093 (2013.01); A63B 2071/0625 (2013.01); A63B 2220/34 (2013.01); A63B 2220/52 (2013.01); A63B 2225/09 (2013.01); A63B 2225/15 (2013.01); A63B 2225/20 (2013.01); A63B 2230/045 (2013.01); A63B 2230/06 (2013.01); A63B 2230/75 (2013.01); Y10S 482/901 (2013.01)] 30 Claims
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1. A stationary exercise bike, comprising:
a frame that is configured to allow a rider to simulate different riding positions, including sitting and standing positions, and that is configured to facilitate a smooth transition between sitting and standing positions;
a direct drive mechanism that couples a pedal assembly and a flywheel and that facilitates the smooth transition between sitting and standing positions;
a set of handlebars that is coupled to the frame and that provides the rider with multiple hand positions;
a variable resistance mechanism that provides resistance to the flywheel and that is manually adjustable by the rider to vary the pedaling resistance;
a display that is attached to the stationary exercise bike;
a computer that is contained within the display, wherein the computer is configured to connect with the internet or other computer network to access a collection of exercise routines, wherein the exercise routines include instructions regarding cadence, pedaling resistance, and riding positions including sitting and standing positions, and that stores power exerted by the rider;
wherein the display displays an exercise routine from the collection of exercise routines so that the rider is provided with instructions for the rider to manually adjust pedaling resistance, and instructions for the rider to vary cadence and riding positions including sitting and standing positions, thereby simulating an instructor-led class; and
wherein the display displays power exerted by the rider.