Background and
Design Continued...
Control
panel includes speed/incline buttons, a mileage/distance
counter, speedometer, calorie counter, touch-sensitive
pulse-reading device, a "CALL 911" emergency
button, and on/off controls for each side of the treadmill
Handlebar
assembly is wired to a hand-brake lever; Side supports are
included for additional stability
Frontal
portion includes holders for a magazine, cup and towel
" Incorporated into each side of base is a small
platform that accommodates the user's foot
With
the platform in a raised position, individual can operate
treadmill as if riding a conventional kick scooter
(treadmill can be used in the conventional manner for
walking or jogging with the platforms in their lowered or
"stowed" positions
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