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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129664 | WEIGHTLIFTING GRIP The present invention relates to a handgrip for weightlifting purposes comprising: a first surface for contact with a bar; a second surface for direct contact with a user's hand; and four corners creating a substantially parallelogram shape, where one opposite pair of c... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129665 | CHIN-UP EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus may include a frame and a rail suspended from the frame. The rail may have a length extending horizontally. The exercise apparatus may further include two carriages, each configured to roll along the rail indepe... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120071306 | PORTABLE MULTIPURPOSE WHOLE BODY EXERCISE DEVICE A portable multipurpose whole body exercise device which can be used for general fitness, Pilates-type, core strengthening, therapeutic, and rehabilitative exercises as well as stretching and physical therapy and which includes storable accessories that can be withdrawn... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120053017 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISING PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES An exercising set for exercising the pelvic floor muscles of a patient comprises: at least one insert fitted for a human body cavity mechanically interconnected to a force generating means by means of a connector. The human body cavity is selected from: woman's vaginal ... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120035030 | EXERCISE MACHINE FOR MUSCLE SPEED AND EXPLOSIVENESS As shown in FIG. 1 the exercise machine of the preferred embodiments includes a mechanical force input interface designed to interface with a user and allow the user to input force into the exercise machine; a force resistor that functions to resist force input i... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120035031 | SUSPENDIBLE EXERCISE STRAPS An exercise strap comprises an upper strap and a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lower strap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced on different locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached to both the upper str... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120015785 | EXERCISE STICK ASSEMBLY A stick assembly for sporting and/or recreational use includes an elongated shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end. A handle is coupled to the proximal end of the shaft for allowing a user to grip the assembly. The shaft includes an engagement portion for e... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20110306479 | Exercise Device An exercise device for performing resistance exercises may include a discontinuous exercise frame, a first detachable handle connected to a first cable to extend over a first pivotable pulley device being detachably connected to the exercise frame and a second detachabl... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110294633 | EXERCISE APPARATUS An apparatus for exercising in a seated position may be sized to fit under a workspace. The apparatus may include tracks and pedals slidably coupled to the tracks to provide controlled movement. The tracks may be positioned and shaped so as to enable a user to comfortab... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110294632 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR BUTTOCK MUSCLES A portable buttock exercise device is disclosed. The device is intended to methodically strengthen and condition the gluteus buttocks. The portable buttock exercise device comprises a base, an elongated and generally rigid tube protruding vertically upwards with its upp... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110294634 | HUMERUS-STABILIZED SHOULDER STRETCH DEVICE A humerus-stabilized shoulder stretching device including a first rod, gripping handle coupled to the first rod, force handle, and stationary arm having a first portion and a second portion oriented relative to each other by an angle. The first portion of the stationary... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110275497 | GYMNASTIC MACHINE Regulating group for adjusting the initial operating position of an interface associated with a gymnastic machine comprising a frame; a load group connected to the interface through a respective transmission device; a support group designed to carry the interface movabl... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110269608 | Portable Exercise Device and System for Use Thereof A portable exercise device includes an elongated base sheet and at least one attachment mechanism secured to the elongated base sheet at preselected locations on one side of said base sheet. The at least one attachment mechanism has at least one apparatus to receive an ... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110256992 | Bar Grip A bar grip used for grasping a bar or similarly shaped object for physical fitness such as a weightlifting bar, barbell, pull-up bar, or rowing paddle that requires significant grip force. The palm portion of the bar grip includes a palm surface for contacting a region ... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110251034 | Total body strengthening toning workstation and method of using same A stand-alone exercise apparatus includes a seat to support a user in a position thereon, and upper and lower body exercising assemblies which are configured for activation either sequentially or simultaneously to permit the concurrent exercising movement of his or her ... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110245051 | Center pull cable handle apparatus A center pull cable handle apparatus includes a length of hollow cylindrical steel tube. An outer grip layer is provided on the cylindrical tube. The grip layer and the tube each have a wall opening. A length of aircraft cable having a first cable end extends through th... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110245050 | Hemisperical grip handle apparatus A hemispherical grip member has an outer hemispherical surface and a grip layer and a grip member opening. A length of aircraft cable having a first cable end extends through the opening and is crimped in position onto the grip member with a cable nut. A connector is pr... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110237399 | EXERCISE APPARATUS An exercise apparatus including a frame, and a cushion adjacent to the frame having a surface. The exercise apparatus further includes a harness wearable by the user and a resistance member extending between the harness and the frame and where the tension within the res... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110218085 | ERGONOMIC PULL HANDLE AND ASSOCIATED EXERCISE METHODS A pull handle that is ergonomically designed to avoid unnatural stresses and/or discomfort to the user's body and joints through the range of motion. The invention enables a user to perform exercises that cannot be accomplished with existing handles or may be more diffi... | 09/08/2011 |
| 20110207586 | PHYSICAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATIVE ROPE SUSPENSION SYSTEM A physical training and rehabilitation system includes a rope having first and second sides that hang downwardly from a bar, beam or other support, the rope terminating in first and second ends. A locking mechanism having first and second sections receives the first and... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110190103 | MULTI-FUNCTION EXERCISE SYSTEM A multi-functional exercise system is provided. The multi-functional exercise system consists of a support structure including a pair of mounting regions horizontally spaced apart from each other and spaced apart from a ground surface, and a pair of left and right arms.... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110172070 | REGULATING MEMBER Regulating member (1) carried by an operating unit (100) provided with a frame (10) coupled in a slidable manner to a support member (M); the regulating member (1) comprising a handle (2) suitable to move the frame (10) relative... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110172068 | RESISTANCE TRAINING DEVICE The resistance training device includes a pair of adjustment rails attached to a door frame by at least two mounting blocks. An adjustable exercise platform includes a slidable carriage riding on the adjustment rails to adjustably set the height of the exercise platform... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110172069 | EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH RESILIENT FOOT SUPPORT An exerciser including a movable body support mounted on an exerciser flame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A movable foot support extends from the exerciser frame. The movable foot support is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110160025 | METHOD AND HANDS-FREE APPARATUS FOR MUSCLE ISOLATION DURING WEIGHT LIFTING EXERCISE An exercise apparatus comprising two adjustable cuffs configured to encircle a user's extremity on either side of an articulated joint, such as the elbow. Each cuff is provided with a connector ring for conveniently connecting a pull line to a weight machine, suspended ... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110160022 | Muscle Training Apparatus and Belt for Muscle Training To ensure easy and secure placement of a belt for KAATSU muscle training on a target compressed site near the proximal portion of a limb. A belt 100B has a longer first band-shaped member 110 and a shorter second band-shaped m... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110143893 | EXERCISING APPARATUS An exercising apparatus designed to fit around a seat includes a frame that is adapted to be secured to a support. The frame is a U-shaped configuration with a lateral open area to receive the seat into the frame. One or more arms are coupled to the frame about one or m... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110143896 | EXERCISE APPARATUS The present disclosure concerns an exercise device, and more particularly a combination balance and stability training and resistance training exercise device, comprising a platform and a balance element. The exercise device can also comprise one or more resilient, elon... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110130256 | Exercise Apparatus The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus that enables a number of exercises to be carried out utilising the apparatus. The present invention provides an aid to a user to perform an exercise using their own body weight. The apparatus comprises a biasing mea... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110130257 | Exercise Grip Device An exercise grip device for use on a handle of a sport instrument which is to be swung and has a predetermined exterior size and configuration for a predetermined sport of the type swung to strike an object, wherein the handle has a predetermined cross-sectional configu... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110118085 | Concentric and Eccentric Exercising and Training Apparatus and Method An exercising machine for exercising of a user's torso, arm, leg or other body part, including an exercising attachment for exercising of the user's torso, arm, leg or other body part, a computer-controlled resistance actuator operatively connected to the exercising att... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110111934 | Physical Fitness and Rehabilitation Apparatus A physical fitness and rehabilitation apparatus is provided for use in combination with an inflatable exercise ball. The apparatus may include a plurality of handles. In use, a user may rest against the ball and the platform while gripping the plurality of handles to im... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110098160 | Hip flexor A hip flexor is a resistance training device used for training or rehabilitating the muscles and other body structures of the hip and thigh. The hip flexor comprises a frame with a hip actuator having an actuator arm which rotates about a pivot. One or more springs or o... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110098162 | EXERCISE AID An exercise aid useful in allowing human subjects with amputations or other infirmities to use standard exercise equipment is described. In one embodiment, the exercise aid has a harness that securely encircles a shoulder of the subject and has a transverse wing that ex... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110077135 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE An exercise ball with handles facilitates an abdominal, chest and arm workout. The exercise ball is a pliable material inflated and having a pair of handles oppositely positioned on a support rod extending through the exercise ball. The exercise ball rotates relative to... | 03/31/2011 |
| 20110059829 | COMBINATION GRIP FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combina... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110039666 | EXERCISE DEVICE Various device and method embodiments for an exercise device are provided. In one such embodiment, the exercise device includes a trolley. The trolley includes at least one peg connected to the trolley, the at least one peg adapted to make contact with at least a portio... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110034305 | EXERCISE HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE An exercise handle for use with a cord and a method for the use thereof, the handle having a channel portion having at least two channel ends that are positioned non-diametrically relative to each other on the channel portion, the channel portion being rounded relative ... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20110021330 | EXERCISE AIDING APPARATUS In exercise aiding apparatus 1, a footrest 2 on which a person's foot is put can be depressed. The apparatus comprises a stroke adjustment means 3 for varying a stroke L of the footrest 2. The stroke is a stroke depressed in response to the p... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20110015047 | EXERCISE APPARATUS An exercise apparatus for providing an upper body workout by simulating an upper body running action, comprises a frame (1), a cable-operated force transfer device (29) mounted on the frame, and a position adjustable guide means (17) for deflecting ... | 01/20/2011 |
