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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 20110152035 | FOAM ROLLER EXERCISE DEVICE A foam roller exercise apparatus is disclosed. In one embodiment, the foam roller exercise apparatus may have first and second portions. The first portion may have a uniform cross-sectional shape, a first curved outer surface having a first radius of curvature, and a se... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20100317496 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING LINEAR AND CIRCULAR MOVEMENT PATTERNS A method and system for performing linear and circular movement patterns is provided. The method and the system include a limb-activated linearly and circularly moveable apparatus comprising a rotatable platform coupled to a slideable base. A limb gripping the apparatus... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100317498 | COLLAPSIBLE TRUSS ASSEMBLY A collapsible truss assembly is described herein. One component includes a layered u-bracket including a first u-bracket connected to the collapsible truss assembly, having a first channel, a first surface opposing the channel, and a first aperture that spans from the f... | 12/16/2010 |
| 20100298106 | SHOULDER STRETCHER ASSEMBLY The shoulder stretcher assembly detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair. It includes an elongated support assembly that includes a substantially vertical portion securely supportable adjacent to a rear portion of a chair frame of a chair. An upper portion of the... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100279835 | AUXILIARY EXERCISE EQUIPMENT An auxiliary exercise equipment comprises a footrest for supporting a foot of a user. The footrest is configured so that a part of the footrest relatively retreats from a remaining part of the footrest and thereby is made apart from the foot while the remaining part of ... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100267526 | EXERCISE DEVICES UTILIZING DOOR AND/OR DOOR FRAME FOR SUPPORT An exercise device including a frame having at least first and second vertical members for connecting to opposite vertical sides of a door jamb of a door opening; and at least one exercise equipment supported at least partially by the frame. Also provided is an exercise... | 10/21/2010 |
| 20100240509 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL YOGA BRICK A multi-functional yoga brick comprises a multi-sectional holding portion at a middle section thereof. The holding portion has a shape of “8”, or a round shape or an elliptical shape. The holding portion has a through hole or no through hole. The holding portion has... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100241042 | APPARATUS FOR ISOLATING AN INJURED WRIST DURING AEROBIC EXERCISE An exercise apparatus and method for isolating an wrist during aerobic exercise on an exercise machine such as a hand operated exercise bicycle or elliptical trainer, configured to be worn on the arm of a person having an wrist injury so that the person may operate the ... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100240510 | SENSORY TRAINING TOOL An apparatus and a method for sensory training of a subject with a limb sensory impairment, the apparatus comprising at least three stimulating tactile elements wherein each tactile element comprises at least two tactile features distinctively different from the textile... | 09/23/2010 |
| 20100190612 | Exercising Device One embodiment of an exercising device may include a pair of base members adapted to be placed on a surface in a spaced apart relation to each other. The exercising device may also include a pair of side bars. Each side bar of the pair of side bars is vertically support... | 07/29/2010 |
| 20100184573 | Fitness Apparatus An fitness apparatus is adapted for use by employing, a first shaft member, a second shaft member, at least one receptacle, and at least one substantially perpendicular extension. The first shaft member includes a longitudinal portion, a base portion, and a longitudinal... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100179031 | Sparring Partner A boxing device that fights back in response to an attackers blows to simulate a boxing match comprises a boxing bag, a pair of padded arms each having a boxing glove at its end, and a pair of reel type pieces wherein each of said reel type piece works as an axis holdin... | 07/15/2010 |
| 20100174218 | Pelvic exercise systems and methods The present invention generally relates to a pelvic exercise system for measuring at least one variable which represents physiologic state of a pelvic structure of an user and for providing a value of the variable to the user. More particularly, the present invention re... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100167887 | Portable exercise, balance and flexibility device and method A portable, free standing, exercise device for exercise, core strength, balance, and coordination training as well as general cardio vascular fitness and physical therapy. The exercise device includes a substantially rigid platform for supporting a user. Two spaced apar... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100160121 | Device for Generating Power Across a Joint A device for generating power during a locomotion cycle from mechanical energy of a living body. The device including an energy absorbing and converting device disposed across a joint of the living body, the energy absorbing and converting device configured to be select... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100160122 | Device for Generating Power From a Locomotion Energy Associated With Leg Muscles Acting Across a Joint A device for generating power from a locomotion energy associated with leg muscles acting across an ankle joint. The device including: a cuff worn on the leg; a shoe; an energy absorbing element operatively connected to the cuff and shoe for absorbing energy during one ... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100152007 | Exercise apparatus Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylin... | 06/17/2010 |
| 20100144501 | Articulating exercise harness system An articulating exercise harness system includes a harness to secure a user's wrist and a handle that is selectively gripped by the user. A bracket is pivotally connected to the handle at a proximal end of the bracket. The harness is adjustably along the user's forearm ... | 06/10/2010 |
| 20100120586 | BALLET BARRE COVER A cover for use with an elongated cylindrical ballet barre supported above a surface adapted to be gripped by the user comprising an elongated piece of a cushioning material encircling at least a portion of said barre and removably attached thereto.... | 05/13/2010 |
| 20100093470 | Device for shoulder and arm warm up exercising and methods for using same A device for throwing and swinging sports comprises a semi-transparent bottle into which varying amounts of a media may be added. One embodiment of that bottle is generally concave in cross-section for better gripping and includes markings on at least one side for showi... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100093503 | Reactive Punching Bag Device A reactive punching bag device is provided. The reactive punching bag device includes a first telescoping pole and a second telescoping pole. The telescoping poles are via a center pole which may include at least one quick release hook. The connected pole assembly is co... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100081548 | Exercise simulator and method for encouraging exercise An exercise simulator and a method of encouraging exercise are disclosed. The exercise simulator has a steering component including a user-movable element and a steering sensor. The sensor outputs a sensor signal indicative of the amount of movement of the user-movable ... | 04/01/2010 |
| 20100062918 | Elliptical Exercise and Recreational Appliance A versatile foam appliance having an elliptical block shape in various sizes used for resistance training during yoga and other isotonic exercise routines both by support via resistant pressure between specific body parts of a user, and by placing between the user and a... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100051036 | Exercising Set for Pelvic Floor Muscles An exercising set and a method for enabling a user to exercise his/her pelvic floor muscles. The exercising set may include: at least one body member; an elongated member; at least one weight; and at least one fastening means. The elongated member may extend from the lo... | 03/04/2010 |
| 20100041523 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positi... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100041531 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING BODY EXERCISES A method of using a self-contained portable exercise apparatus for performing upper and/or lower body exercises. The method includes performing a body exercise without weights using an elastic cord, a stability ball, and/or a stretch cord with an apparatus having a grou... | 02/18/2010 |
| 20100035729 | MULTIMOTION EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD A multimotion exercise bicycle capable of providing a cardiovascular exercise simultaneously with an upper body weight training exercise. The cardiovascular exercise is accomplished by a pedaling movement connected to a resistance means. The upper body exercise is accom... | 02/11/2010 |
| 20100009812 | TRAMPOLINE AND HOOK ELEMENT FOR TRAMPOLINE A trampoline includes a frame and a jumping bed which preferably has hook elements on its underside. The jumping bed is connected to the frame via a plurality of annular strap sections, which each extend at least partially around the frame and are inserted into the hook... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20100004102 | Gynecology exercise device An apparatus for the strengthening and rebuilding of the muscles of the pelvic floor includes a center generally flat main resistance spring that includes a generally U-shape. The main resistance spring supplies a force which urges separation between a first end and an ... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090286660 | Exercise assisting apparatus Disclosed is a method and apparatus for assisting the movement of a user during exercise. The apparatus comprises a base member and a support member having first and second ends rotatably connected to the base member at the first end and being resiliently bendable betwe... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090253562 | Power expander A power expander being adapted of counting times of breast expanding, it comprises a first and a second handle, a slide seat, a plurality of elastic members and a counter, wherein the slide seat is connected to the first handle to be movable relatively within a limited ... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090229048 | SHAPED EXERCISE CUSHION There is disclosed an exercise cushion (10) for at least partially supporting an individual on a substantially level support surface (8). The cushion 10 comprises a body configured to elevate a region extending from and including the head to the tho... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090227430 | Training Apparatus A training apparatus including an operation part to which a load is applied for performing a training of a front deltoid muscle, a pectoralis major muscle and a triceps brachii muscle. The training apparatus includes a pair of armrests on which trainee's forearms are to... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090197747 | Elastic Ring And Method Of Use In Performing Yoga Asanas An exercise apparatus includes a flattened ring of elastic material with specific components of different ridge configurations and spherical patterns integrated into the inner surface of the ring to provide alignment and tension which enable a practitioner to perform se... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090197749 | Wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles The present invention relates to wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles. In certain embodiments, the wearable fitness device includes a wearable article having a structure therein or thereon configured and dimensioned fo... | 08/06/2009 |
| 20090192028 | Yoga comfort system wedge A yoga comfort system wedge is provided constructed of medium density, high quality, closed cell foam materials and adhesives comprised of layers and septums which create a uniquely flexible prop. The construction forms a triangularly shaped yoga, fitness, or therapeuti... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090181788 | Golf Exercise Device A golf exercise device is disclosed that can be used for stretching the shoulder and back muscles. The device expands to a length that allows the user to place the device behind the user's head and grasp each end with the user's hands. The device collapses to a size sma... | 07/16/2009 |
| 20090143205 | Compact and light multi-exercise device providing hyperextension and instability in all directions A small, light, handy personal fitness device offers both support and/or instability during abdominal and other exercises. The lumbar support (1) allows hyperextension during rocking motion. When the user is positioned with buttock in pelvic basin (3a | 06/04/2009 |
| 20090124464 | Multi-Configurable Exercise Device The invention is incorporated in an exercise device comprising a plurality of step units and at least one connector. The step units can be stacked on each other to create multi-tier step units of different heights. The connectors pin the step units to each other to crea... | 05/14/2009 |