Under the Desk Treadmill

Abstract

The Under the Desk Treadmill allows an office worker to engage in slow walking sessions while working without compromising the quality and quantity of job performance. It consists of a foldable, automated, walking treadmill, which is easily installed and stored under almost any existing office desk, requires no additional space, and does not diminish the under the desk space required for the desk worker's legs. The conversion from treadmill into the storage position and back to the walking position is automated. The office worker can perform the full range of office duties while walking due to the “Stop” element claimed by the basis, Office Treadmill patent. Additionally, the Under the Desk Treadmill can be used as a standalone unit, providing a low-speed walking unit for old, sick, recovering, or disabled persons.

1 . A convertible treadmill comprising a foldable walking platform having multiple segments; a motor coupled to the walking platform in order to actuate the platform;
 a second motor to actuate the mechanism of folding the segments of the walking platform into the Folding Position. The convertible treadmill of  claim 1  wherein the walking platform can be folded into any other office equipment or furniture.   
     
     
         2 . The convertible treadmill of  claim 1  designed as a standalone unit. 
     
     
         3 . The convertible treadmill of  claim 1  having single motor performing both, actuation and folding the segments of the walking platform into the Folding Position.