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Alpine ski training apparatus
   
Document Number
US Patent 7198590
Issued Date
April 3, 2007
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Inventors
Nicholas; John (Simi Valley, CA)
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Abstract
A ski training apparatus is provided that simulate movement similar to alpine skiing. A pivoting arm is mounted at the base of the front vertical post and carries a parallelogram linkage assembly, with two flanged wheels mounted on the linkage assembly. A guide swivel is mounted on the floor base underneath the flanged wheels. Two horizontal and parallel foot platforms are mounted on the linkage assembly for rocking motion about vertical parallel axes. The pivoting arm, foot platforms, flanged wheels and guiding swivel constitute a low friction mechanism that provides the compound motion similar to that of alpine skiing. A holding bar and a padded lower back rest will maintain the body properly positioned.
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Published
April 3, 2007
Application Number
11/236,955
Filed
September 28, 2005
US Classification
482/71   434/253 482/51
Int'l Classification
A63B   69/18   (20060101)  
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Assistant Examiner
USPTO Field of Search
482/71   482/79   482/80   482/146   434/253  
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