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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| D659775 | Pulley device for exercise | 05/15/2012 |
| D657120 | Shoe tread | 04/10/2012 |
| D656305 | Shoe tread | 03/27/2012 |
| D652877 | Kettle bell | 01/24/2012 |
| D650451 | Cable and pulley device for exercise | 12/13/2011 |
| 8033960 | Non-linear resistance based exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a base. A first and second vertical support members are coupled to the base. Additionally, a resistance assembly is coupled to the first and second vertical support members. When viewed from the base, the first and second support membe... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029415 | Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7981000 | Systems for interaction with exercise device An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise me... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7980996 | Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 07/19/2011 |
| D635207 | Resilient elongated body exercise device | 03/29/2011 |
| 7909740 | Elliptical exercise machine with integrated aerobic exercise system A combined anaerobic and aerobic exercise system comprises a multi-part frame, for example a telescoping frame, or a pivoting frame. The aerobic system may include an elliptical exercise device, while the anaerobic system may include a cable-based system wherein res... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901330 | Method and system for varying stride in an elliptical exercise machine Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7862483 | Inclining treadmill with magnetic braking system A selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus supports a user ambulating thereon. The selectively inclining hiking exercise apparatus includes a support base and a treadbase that selectively inclines with respect to the support base. The treadbase includes a mot... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862478 | System and methods for controlling the operation of one or more exercise devices and providing motivational programming The present invention is directed to systems and methods for providing exercise devices with motivational programming. The programming includes motivational content and control signals, synchronized with the motivational content, for controlling operation of the exe... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857731 | Mobile systems and methods for health, exercise and competition An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7798946 | Exercise device with centrally mounted resistance rod An exercise machine has resilient elongate members for providing balanced resistance in the form of elongate resilient members oriented horizontally such that the intermediate portion of the elongate members contact a fulcrum of the exercise machine. The user adjust... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7789800 | Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a USB compatible portable remote device A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or m... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7775940 | Folding elliptical exercise machine A folding elliptical exercise machine is disclosed. The folding elliptical machine has a frame that comprises a base support structure and an upright support structure, wherein the base support structure has a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion havi... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7771329 | Strength system with pivoting components The present invention relates to a strength training exercise device that can be packaged in a substantially pre-assembled manner and that can be reoriented between a packaged position and a use position without the use of tools. The strength training device include... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766797 | Breakaway or folding elliptical exercise machine An elliptical exercise machine comprising a base support structure having a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivot joint comprising a pivot mechanism configured to pivotally connect the front and rear portions, the pivot mechanism being configured to facilitate ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7749144 | Adjustable abdominal exercise machine An exercise machine for strengthening the abdominal and back muscles of a user has a frame that includes a front leg pivotally connected to a rear leg. The exercise machine also includes a seat and a backrest for supporting the back of a user during an exercise rout... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740563 | Elliptical exercise machine with integrated anaerobic exercise system A combined anaerobic and aerobic exercise system comprises a multi-part frame, for example a telescoping frame, or a pivoting frame. The aerobic system may include an elliptical exercise device, while the anaerobic system may include a cable-based system wherein res... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736279 | One-step foldable elliptical exercise machine A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine c... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7717828 | Exercise device with pivoting assembly A non-impact exercise device comprising a framework, resistance assembly, and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly contains a pair of link arms pivotally coupled to a pair of foot support members. The link arms have handles for the user to grip and the foot su... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7713180 | Partially stabilized exercise device with valve mechanism An exercise device includes an inflatable bladder and is partially stabilized with a small amount of filler. The bladder includes a first aperture to allow the filler to be easily placed in the bladder. The bladder also includes a valve main body that allows air to ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713172 | Exercise device with proximity sensor An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A co... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713171 | Exercise equipment with removable digital script memory An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7674205 | Elliptical exercise machine with adjustable foot motion An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable foot motion is provided. The elliptical exercise machine, which is adjustable to yield different elliptical paths selectable by a user, comprises a frame, a drive assembly situated on the frame, first and second link ar... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7658698 | Variable stride exercise device with ramp A non-impact exercise device comprising a framework, at least one ramp assembly, a pair of foot support assemblies, a foot location control assembly, and means for adjusting the maximum stride length of the foot support assemblies. The foot support assemblies may ad... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7645212 | System and method for selective adjustment of exercise apparatus An exercise system including a support base and an operable member movably coupled to the support base. Electrically coupled to the operable member is an interface console. The interface console includes a plurality of speed level keys and a plurality of grade level... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7637847 | Exercise system and method with virtual personal trainer forewarning An exemplary exercise system embodiment includes an exercise apparatus having a level of effort that is adjustable with an actuator. The exercise apparatus preferably provides a scripted virtual personal training experience for a user of the exercise apparatus. The ... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7628737 | Repetition sensor in exercise equipment An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7628730 | Methods and systems for controlling an exercise apparatus using a USB compatible portable remote device A portable system retrieves one or more exercise programs from a remote communication system that provides motivational content for a user exercising upon an exercise mechanism. The exercise program further includes at least one control signal that controls one or m... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7625315 | Exercise and health equipment An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7618357 | Foldable low-profile abdominal exercise machine An exercise apparatus which may be moveable between a storage mode and an exercise mode. The exercise apparatus may used on a base surface by a user. The exercise apparatus may include a frame for supporting a seat above the base surface. The frame may include a fro... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7618350 | Elliptical exercise machine with adjustable ramp An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable ramp is provided and comprises a frame, first and second reciprocating foot supports, each foot support having a foot placement pad, first and second swing arms being pivotally connected to an upright support structure,... | 11/17/2009 |
| D604373 | Foldable low-profile abdominal exercise machine | 11/17/2009 |
| 7604573 | Method and system for varying stride in an elliptical exercise machine Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7601105 | Cable crossover exercise apparatus with lateral arm movement An exercise apparatus includes a support structure having a base portion, the support structure housing a resistance assembly (e.g., including a weight stack). At least one arm assembly is mounted to the support structure. Each of the one or more arm assemblies incl... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7575536 | Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 08/18/2009 |
