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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120021878 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device is provided that has a body made of foam that extends 360° about an axis and at least partially defines a central aperture that extends through the axis. The body has an inner half with an outer surface oriented generally towards the central ... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110269603 | Pneumatic Exercise Foot Pad Device A pneumatic exercise foot pad device includes two primary tubes and a secondary tube disposed between left and right foot pads having air chambers. The primary tubes intercommunicate fluidly the foot pads in proximity to front and rear ends of the foot pads. The seconda... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110143892 | EXERCISE KIT, APPAREL ITEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME A muscle toning kit includes an exercise garment having a first resistance article and a second resistance article. The first resistance article and the second resistance article cooperate to facilitate the exercise of at least one muscle group of a user. The first resi... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110092343 | Single Apparatus Converging/Diverging Exercise Machine Principles of exercise machine construction, an exercise machine, components of an exercise machine, and methods related to exercising on or constructing an exercise machine that allows for the performance of multiple different exercises, where the user utilizes related... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110082018 | Multipurpose Exercise Machine Utilizing Vacuum Springs A multipurpose exercise machine comprising a compact movable frame, a large diameter pulley and a plurality of novel low friction vacuum springs for generating a force is disclosed. The vacuum springs are comprised of two rigid end pieces that are movable relative to ea... | 04/07/2011 |
| 20110060364 | UNDERWATER EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY DEVICE FOR JOINT RELEASE AND SPINAL ADJUSTMENT The present invention relates to an underwater exercise and physical therapy device for joint release and spinal adjustment wherein a tube is worn on a user's upper body and weights are worn on the user's feet in a water tank having a predetermined depth wherein his fee... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20100311552 | VIBRATIONARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT A muscle training apparatus arranged for cyclic concentric and eccentric loading phases including load imposition means arranged for a user to exercise against load variation means arranged for varying the load as between concentric and eccentric loading phases, a vibra... | 12/09/2010 |
| 20100267528 | EXERCISE DEVICE An exercise device has two reciprocating arms, each provided with pneumatic or other fluid resistance. The angular orientation of the two arms is limited to one of 0, 45, 90, and 180 degrees. Adjustments are made by loosening a complementary fastener, moving the arms to... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100222188 | WATER-BASED TRAINING A substantially hollow exercise and rehabilitation device is disclosed, and is useable by athletes and others in training and/or rehabilitation sessions to develop stronger and more precise movements. A user typically stands in a pool of water approximately chest-deep a... | 09/02/2010 |
| 20100179035 | Multipurpose Exercise Machine Utilizing Vacuum Springs A multipurpose exercise machine comprising a compact movable frame, a large diameter pulley and a plurality of novel low friction vacuum springs for generating a force is disclosed. The vacuum springs are comprised of two rigid end pieces that are movable relative to ea... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100125031 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR TRAINING A BODY PART OF A USER A training device for training a body part of a user is configured to advantageously limit the resonance movement of the flexible coupling member generated by the vibration of the vibrating device. The training device comprises a vibrating device for generating a vibrat... | 05/20/2010 |
| 20100113229 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising ... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100113230 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising ... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100035737 | HEALTH MACHINE USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID Provided is an exercise fitness machine that can be varied in weight in a minute unit in accordance with a body condition of a user and easily transformed in accordance with a developing portion of the body, thereby maximizing convenience in use and efficiency of exerci... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20100009821 | AQUATIC EXERCISE DEVICE An aquatic exercise device (100) includes a cuff strap (102) for fastening a plurality of fins (106) to a user's leg. The cuff strap (102) is configured to position the plurality of fins (102) to extend outwardly form an interior of th... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090286659 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising various muscle groups such as those in arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be used while standing and the resistance movements strengthen core muscles. I... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090258767 | Leg rehabilitation apparatus A leg rehabilitation apparatus comprises a base including first and second base members, wherein the first base member is linearly adjustably connected to the second base member. The first base member including an adjustable thigh support member attached thereto; the se... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090181835 | EXERCISE MACHINE An exercise machine in one embodiment includes a frame, a pivot arm, an adapter mounted on the pivot arm to adjust between various adapter positions, and an operator engagement device mounted on the adapter to adjust between various engagement device positions. The adap... | 07/16/2009 |
| 20090088303 | Exercise apparatus, method of using and/or configuring same An exercise apparatus is disclosed having a base, an longitudinally extending bottom member rail directed generally transverse to the base, and an upright support. The exercise apparatus also has a lever arm, including an exercise bar, that is connected to the upright s... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090017993 | Variable Resistance Exercise and Rehabilitation Hand Device An exercising and rehabilitation hand device is disclosed. The hand device according to the invention is portable and controllable by smart fluid-based brakes/dampers to provide a compact, lightweight mechanism whose resistance to motion can be changed on-the-fly, throu... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20080161171 | Maximum Resistive Full-Range Core Muscle Exercising Device A unique resistance exercising device to be used in the water or on land that encapsulates and reinforces the joints of a body's extremities (i.e., arms and legs) to deliver a greater amount of load resistance to the larger muscles attached to the body core, in nearly f... | 07/03/2008 |
| 20080132390 | In-Water Training and Rehabilitation Device An in-water training and rehabilitation device capable of individually training and rehabilitating an objective muscle of forearms at home with ease is provided. The in-water training and rehabilitation device according to the present invention is an in-water training d... | 06/05/2008 |
| 20080096742 | Abdominal exercise machine An exercise machine, more specifically, an abdominal exercise machine. The abdominal exercise machine consists of a frame upon which the user sits, the frame having a support arm tilted backward from vertical with the lower lumbar region against a seat member. Pivotally... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080058179 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device is disclosed. The aquatic exercise device is adapted to be submerged in water, and moved through the water and/or rotated in the water to provide omni-directional and omni-rotational drag resistance. In one implementation, an aquatic exercise ... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20070287613 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO FACILITATE MUSCULAR BENEFIT USING VASCULAR OCCLUSION Systems, devices, and methods for facilitating muscular benefit using vascular occlusion are described. A device for providing vascular occlusion to a limb of an individual is described herein. The device is comprised of an inflatable band member, a pressure-inducing de... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070287612 | Maximum muscle strengthening resistance device A maximum muscle strengthening resistance device provides a way of exercise that allows the exercising person to exert his/her full power throughout the whole time of exercise. When a volume of fluid is forced to pass through a small opening, it produces a resisting for... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070265148 | Pneumatic-aided fitness equipment The structure of pneumatic aided fitness equipment includes a combined piston base at the piston made by the protruding tube of the second handle, which includes a protruding column and a piston, and the protruding column can be inserted and secured into to the protrudi... | 11/15/2007 |
| 20070232466 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING An apparatus for physical fitness physical strength, agility and endurance training. A controllable pressurized flow of fluid is first received via a hose to a source of the pressurized fluid. In response to this flow of fluid, a force is generated along at least one of... | 10/04/2007 |
| 20070197355 | Aero hydraulic exercise and physical therapy equipment and method An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising ... | 08/23/2007 |
| 20070184947 | Physical therapy system To reposition parts of the body, pool therapy fixtures are used in a pool to develop neuromuscular recognition of the normal human musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurological patterns with feed forward activation. Individual muscles are isolated using the buoyancy of ... | 08/09/2007 |
| 20060229174 | Exercise device The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be use... | 10/12/2006 |
| 20060166799 | Abdominal exercise apparatus A multidirectional abdominal exercise apparatus is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the exercise apparatus includes a frame having an upright member, a bench or seat, and a pair of arm members connected to at least two pivoting members. The first pivoting member piv... | 07/27/2006 |
| 20060154789 | Leg exercise device A foot and/or leg-exercising device (10) has a first sealed chamber (14) and a second sealed chamber (16) that are interconnected via one or more passageways (34). The chambers (14, 16) are of variable volume and fluid within one chamb... | 07/13/2006 |
| 20060116257 | Air resistance exercise device and method Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the bar be... | 06/01/2006 |
| 20060116258 | Air resistance exercise device and method Exercise device and method in which one or more generally planar blades with major surfaces are attached to the ends of an exercise bar. The bar is gripped with the hands and moved in a direction generally perpendicular to the major surfaces, with movement of the bar be... | 06/01/2006 |
| 20060073953 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for applying desired stretch exercises while a user is sitting down on a chair or laying on his back. The exercise apparatus includes a portable frame, a leg supporting bag for fixedly supporting the legs of the user in the frame, and a sole pressi... | 04/06/2006 |
| 20060019799 | Adjustable aquatic exercise device This new and unique adjustable cantilevered aquatic exercise device offers a clean modern appearing device for exercising on the side of a swimming pool or from the end of a diving board. By mounting two extension arms to two horizontal support arms connected and mounte... | 01/26/2006 |
| 20050282688 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device provides uniform resistance under water when moved in any direction while concurrently preventing erratic movements which can damage the wrist of the individual using it. The unique design featuring a plurality of orifices in spherical surface... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050255974 | Exercise device An exercise device including a hollow body having openings into which a user may repeatedly push vertical and horizontal legs. The vertical leg has a saddle at its top for engagement with the chest of a user and contains a bellows for resisting the user's efforts to pus... | 11/17/2005 |
| 20050159275 | Complete and portable aquatic exercise system called: "The Hydro Jogger"™ The invention: “The Hydro Jogger™” in its simplest form is a portable personal exercise pool constructed of durable plastic walls to contain a body of water to perform low impact vertical and horizontal resistive exercises. Its variations, accessories and innovati... | 07/21/2005 |
