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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5383826 | User interface console for exercise equipment A user interface console for programming exercise parameters relating to the operation of an exercise device, including a display for displaying the value of each of the exercise parameters and a selector for selecting one of the exercise parameters to be... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5368532 | Treadmill having an automatic speed control system An improved treadmill comprises a motor driven endless belt, sensors located below an upper run of the belt for sensing the position of a user, and a controller for controlling the speed of the belt in accordance with the position of the user relative to ... | 11/29/1994 |
| 5143669 | Fiber-reinforced molded racquet frame A method of making a fiber-reinforced molded racquet frame includes placing at least one core having a tube with at least one layer of woven reinforcing fibers in a mold shaped to define the frame. A plastics material is injected into the mold around the ... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5080351 | Compact multi-function weight-training exerciser A compact multi-function weight training exerciser employs handlebar levers that are angularly adjustable by releasable, splined connections with respect to the pivot shaft that they operate so that the rest positions of the respective levers can be dispo... | 01/14/1992 |
| 5060939 | Multi-position exercise bench A multi-position exercise bench convertible between a chair-like configuration for supporting a user in a seated position with back support, and a bench-like configuration for supporting the user in a reclining position. Three pivotally interconnected ben... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4981639 | Method of moulding racquets with stringing holes A method of moulding racquets to define stringing holes in the moulded frame. The method includes forming at least one approximately ladder-shaped member having two side pieces interconnected by rung pieces, with the side pieces substantially conforming t... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4974841 | Adjustable basketball goal assembly A basketball goal assembly for mounting on a door frame, door, column or the like in which a support member, such as a backboard, having a hoop secured thereto is height adjustable relative to the floor. The support member, which may be a backboard, inclu... | 12/04/1990 |
| 4964632 | Compact multi-function weight-training exerciser A compact multi-function weight-training exerciser having at least one pivoted handlebar lever efficiently matches liftable weight-training resistance to the exercising forces applied by the user. The handlebar levers can be simply and easily reconfigured... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4935185 | Method of making a fibre-reinforced molded racquet frame A method of making a fibre-reinforced molded racquet frame is disclosed. The method comprises placing two cores each including a respective tube having at least one layer of woven reinforcing fibres in a mold shaped to define the frame. A respective core ... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4880225 | Dual action cycle exerciser A dual action cycle exerciser providing for exercising movement of the arms and legs using rotating pedals and oscillating handlebar levers. Connecting rods linking the handlebar levers and the pedals are journalled about the pedal axes via upwardly proje... | 11/14/1989 |
| 4861025 | Articulated storable exercise bench An adjustable, floor-supported exercise bench has an articulated frame which can be locked in a horizontal position or inclined with the center portion of the frame depressed to provide proper support for a user and a fixed "reach" relative to an exercise... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4842798 | Method of moulding racquets with stringing holes A method of moulding racquets to define stringing holes in the moulded frame. The method includes forming at least one approximately ladder-shaped member having two side pieces interconnected by rung pieces, with the side pieces substantially conforming t... | 06/27/1989 |
| 4795147 | Convertible exercise device A multi-function exercise device capable of assuming a variety of exercise orientations and configurations. A bi-directional attaching assembly allows the frame assembly of the exercise device to be configured to be either substantially coplanar or substa... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4717145 | Kayak exerciser device An exercise device which similates the rowing motion of a kayack or similar single oar craft. A pivot rod and resistance cylinders are fixed between a support frame and an oar. A coupling bracket on the oar allows the position at which the cylinders are a... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4697809 | Cable-operated exerciser A cable-operated exercising apparatus having at least two mechanisms for lifting a downwardly biased, vertically guided carriage. At least one of the lifting mechanisms is a cable which is maintained taut when the carriage is lifted by the other lifting m... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4691918 | Multiple exercise device A floor-supported multiple exercise device having an adjustable bench assembly and a user-engageable pulley system. The adjustable bench assembly is pivotable between a first raised position, a second, lowered position proximate its base, and a third decl... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4662631 | Bench-type exercising apparatus A bench-type exercise apparatus with a head end and a foot end is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a seat formed in a plurality of sections including a first seat portion and an inclinable seat portion adjacent the head end of the apparatus and pivoted ... | 05/05/1987 |
| 4634127 | Wall mounted exercise unit A wall mounted exercise unit, particularly adapted for home or personal use. The exercise unit is readily stored in a folded position and includes an exercise bench which may be pivoted at an intermediate location to provide a wide range of exercise posit... | 01/06/1987 |
| 4627619 | Abdominal and back weight type exercising device An abdominal/back exerciser is disclosed. The exerciser includes a frame having spaced side members and a seat attached to the frame between the side members. Foot braces extend between the side members on each side of the seat. A generally U-shaped lever... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4624457 | Portable wall mounted exercise unit A guided weight exercise device has a lower anchor arrangement for readily attaching the lower portion of the device to a supporting wall by pivotal movement of the device about a floor-engaging support upwardly from a slanted position with the lower port... | 11/25/1986 |
| 4623144 | Weight lifting type abdominal/back exercising apparatus An abdominal/back exercising apparatus having a lever assembly engageable buy either the front or the back of the user's torso and pivotable in either a first direction from a null position a second opposite direction from the null position to pull a flex... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4602785 | Barbell exerciser with rest brackets An exercise device for use with a downwardly biased free bar (such as a barbell) having a pair of retractable support assemblies pivotally mounted on a pair of uprights adjacent which the bar is moved during exercise. Each of the support assemblies includ... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4575082 | Racquet with ratchet-connected throat and handle A racquet formed from a frame defining a head portion and merging into two end portions that constitute a handle portion. A throat member is located adjacent the merging portions. The throat member has an extension with ratchet teeth located thereon that ... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4546968 | Adjustable bench mounted leg lift exerciser The invention described and claimed herein provides for an L-shaped member comprising a first arm and a second arm substantially perpendicular to the first arm. An ankle engaging member is fixed to each of the arms. A weight support is attached to the sec... | 10/15/1985 |
| 4508335 | Sit-up exerciser A simple, inexpensive and highly stable sit-up exerciser is disclosed having a horizontal frame and seat. The height and longitudinal position of the ankle-engaging portion of the device is adjustable relative to the seat and, where provided, the knee sup... | 04/02/1985 |
| 4382596 | Weight lifting type exercising device A simple and versatile exercising apparatus is provided which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes a basic bench with barbell cradle, a rope and pulley weight pull device, a lat bar device with sq... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4369966 | Folding exercising apparatus A simple and versatile folding exercising apparatus which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes an upstanding frame and a bench pivoted to the frame for movement between a laterally extended use po... | 01/25/1983 |
| 4316609 | Bench mounted weight lifting exerciser A simple and versatile exercising apparatus is provided which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes a basic bench with barbell cradle, a rope and pulley weight pull device, a lat bar device with sq... | 02/23/1982 |
| 4302005 | Laterally pivoted weight training device An exercising device for developing primarily the muscles of the neck. The device comprises a pivoted weight support having a cushioned lower surface which is raised and lowered by motions of the user's head. The device may be supported in mounting bracke... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4199912 | Method and apparatus for filling containers with a relatively viscous material A system for filling generally cylindrical barbell weight shells with a relatively viscous slurry of cementitious material comprises a roller conveyor which transports a plurality of carriers each supporting a plurality of barbell weight shells thereon th... | 04/29/1980 |
| 4193430 | Method and apparatus for filling containers with a relatively viscous material A system for filling generally cylindrical barbell weight shells with a relatively viscous slurry of cementitious material comprises a roller conveyor which transports a plurality of carriers each supporting a plurality of barbell weight shells thereon th... | 03/18/1980 |
| 4005860 | Basketball backboard and support A basketball backboard is provided with fastener members so that it may be quickly and easily suspended from notches on a mounting bracket. With the backboard thusly suspended from the bracket, nuts on the fastener members are tightened to secure the back... | 02/01/1977 |
| 3957268 | Method and apparatus for assembly of table tennis table A method and apparatus are disclosed for attaching the top of a table tennis table to a tubular apron which supports the table top. The table top has planar upper, lower end and side surfaces. The tubular apron has a substantially planar upper wall for su... | 05/18/1976 |
