Exercise treadmill

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5382207
SERIAL NO

07686906

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To improve tracking, an exercise treadmill is provided with a frame including molded plastic pulleys, having an integral gear belt sprocket, an endless belt extending around the pulleys and a motor operatively connected to the rear pulley to drive the belt. The pulleys are molded out of plastic and have a diameter of approximately nine inches. A mold and method for producing large diameter treadmill pulleys having an integrally molded sprocket are also disclosed. A deck underneath the running surface of the belt is supported by resilient members. A positive lateral belt tracking mechanism is used to correct the lateral position of the belt. A belt position sensor mechanism is used in combination with a front pulley pivoting mechanism to maintain the belt in the desired lateral position on the pulleys. The exercise treadmill also includes a lift mechanism with an internally threaded sleeve engaged to vertically aligned nonrotating screws. A user display of foot impact force on the belt is also provided.

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BRUNSWICK CORPORATION26125 N RIVERWOODS BLVD SUITE 500 METTAWA IL 60045

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Adams, Vincent C Buffalo Grove, IL 14 730
Alexander, Donald J Milwaukee, WI 13 1023
Kolomayets, George Chicago, IL 17 654
Lantz, Kenneth F Oak Park, IL 16 1039
Leon, Tomas F Chicago, IL 3 259
Skowronski, Richard E Elk Grove Village, IL 24 1011
Szymczak, Eugene B Glen Ellyn, IL 8 566

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