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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120004081 | MOMENT ARM WEIGHT RESISTANCE MECHANISM AND WEIGHT TRAINING MACHINES UTILIZING THE SAME A weight training machine having a moment arm weight resistance mechanism for creating a weight resistance or weight load.... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120004080 | LOCKOUT MECHANISM FOR A WEIGHT STACK EXERCISE MACHINE A lockout mechanism for a selection mechanism on an exercise machine, the selection mechanism being associated with a carriage for selectively carrying load. The carriage may include a support system adjustable by the selection mechanism for adjusting the amount of load... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20120004075 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE SYSTEM A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses vertically oriented weight plates that rare in a side-by-side arrangement and are selected by selectors in a selector assembly. A set of actuators are controlled by a com... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110281697 | Isolated curl machine and method of training therefor An isolated curl machine and method therefor is disclosed herein. Generally, the isolated curl machine provides a resistance having a force which is directed upward and away from the user. The machine may also support the user's upper arms, or a portion thereof. In this... | 11/17/2011 |
| 20110245047 | Gluteus Weight Training Machine Some embodiments provide a gluteus weight training machine for progressive overload resistance training of the gluteus muscles. The gluteus weight training machine includes a frame, a support member linked to the frame, and two resistance members that provide resistance... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110136632 | WEIGHTLIFTING SYSTEM A weightlifting system includes a first frame member that extends along a longitudinal axis. The first frame member includes a front face, a first side face, a second side face and a multiple of opposed pairs of openings disposed along the longitudinal axis. Each of the... | 06/09/2011 |
| 20110034304 | Weight lifting exercising device A weight lifting exercising device includes a number of weight plates slidably attached to a frame with a weight guide rod, two cam members pivotally attached to the frame, two cables coupled between the cam members and the weight plates for moving the selected number o... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20100285934 | Exercise device enabling rotational movement An exercise device for simulation of the action familiar to “tire flipping” is provided, having a base frame with a rail, a carriage including a pair of supports and a guide arm coupled to the base frame and the carriage. The guide arm allows guided rotational displ... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100016129 | Multifunctional Physical Training Device A multipurpose personal training device with a pair of press arms that can be set to numerous different lateral angles. Each press arm can be equipped with a functional trainer handle coupled by cable and pulleys to an adjustable weight engine. The final pulley at the e... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100009818 | Multi Axes Exercise Apparatus An apparatus and method for an exercise apparatus is disclosed that includes a base structure, a multiple axes pivotal mechanism disposed adjacent to the base structure, and an arm. The arm further includes a distal end portion and a proximal end portion with a longitud... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090192026 | ARM AND SHOULDER LIFT APPARATUS An exercise apparatus has a frame supporting a pivotable lower right arm and a lower left arm, and also a pivotable upper right arm and upper left arm. The upper right arm and the upper left arm are pivotably connected to the frame at points above the pivotable connecti... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090098986 | Apparatus for Exercising Multiple Body Parts An exercise apparatus for exercising multiple body parts comprises a frame 1 and a front user bearer assembly 2 which is angularly and height adjustable relative to the frame 1. The front bearer assembly 2 is mounted to a guide means for guid... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20090029835 | MOMENT ARM WEIGHT RESISTANCE MECHANISM AND WEIGHT TRAINING MACHINES UTILIZING THE SAME A weight training machine having a moment arm weight resistance means for creating a weight resistance or weight load.... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20080254952 | EXERCISE MACHINE HAVING ROTATABLE WEIGHT SELECTION INDEX The present invention is a weight exercise machine for use by a user. The machine comprises an exercise member, a plurality of weights, and an index. The user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member when using the machine to exercise. The index is rotated t... | 10/16/2008 |
| 20080227606 | Gymnastic machine A gymnastic machine (1) includes a frame (10), a load group (20), and at least one gymnastic implement (30) suitable to exchange energy with the load group (20) through at least one box-shaped lever (42) having a transverse cros... | 09/18/2008 |
| 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 |
| 20080096734 | Exercise Apparatus An exercise apparatus having a base, a frame mounted thereon the base, and a weight assembly. The frame has a first handle that extends upwardly and is spaced above the base. In one aspect, the weight assembly has at least one weight rack for the temporary mounting of e... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080090710 | Flip pad with leg developer exercise machine An exercise machine has a base member with a front end and a rear end. A leg developer pivotally mounts to the base member at the front end. The flip pad pivotally mounts to the base member at the front end and the flip pad is set in one of at least two angular position... | 04/17/2008 |
| 20080085821 | EXERCISE MACHINE HAVING ROTATABLE WEIGHT SELECTION INDEX A weight exercise machine may include an exercise member, one or more weights, and one or more weight selectors. When using the machine to exercise, the user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member. A weight selector may be rotated, pivoted, or otherwise mo... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080076643 | Weight Training Apparatus and Method A weight training apparatus includes a track rotatably connected to a frame for rotation about a first axis to define a first moment arm. A weight is carried by the track at preselected positions for providing torque. A movement arm is pivotally connected to the frame t... | 03/27/2008 |
| 20080039292 | Physical Training Apparatus A physical training apparatus (10) has a main frame (11) having a front portion (15) and a back portion (16), an upright portion (17) spaced from the front portion (15) and moveable carriage (12) slidable with respect to ... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20070293378 | CHEST PRESS EXERCISE MACHINE WITH SELF-ALIGNING PIVOTING USER SUPPORT A chest press exercise machine has a self-aligning pivoting user support on a main frame and an exercise arm which is linked to the pivoting user support to translate movement of the exercise arm into movement of the user support. A user support pivot which may be a sin... | 12/20/2007 |
| 20070287606 | Apparatus to maintain spinal alignment during the squat exercise The invention is an apparatus that allows weight resistance to be applied to the upper torso during the performance of the squat exercise and actively aligns the spine to reduce the chance of spinal injury. The apparatus consists of a set of pads or rests on the shoulde... | 12/13/2007 |
| 20070213184 | Abdominal exercise station A multi-station exercise apparatus includes a station for performing abdominal exercises. The abdominal exercise station is combined with another exercise station, such as a press exercise station, a high pulley station or a leg extension/leg curl station. The apparatus... | 09/13/2007 |
| 20070155595 | Weightlifting system with positionable handles A weightlifting system includes a weight arm system having a handle which may be mounted in one of a multitude of clocked positions. A handle engagement member extends radially from the handle adjacent the end section and includes a multitude of radially extending engag... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070155596 | Weightlifting system with omni directional weight arms A weightlifting system includes a weight arm system which may include various arm systems such as an incline arm system or a decline arm system. The weight arm system includes a weight arm mounted to a bracket assembly through an omni directional pivot system to permit ... | 07/05/2007 |
| 20070117691 | FUNCTIONAL TRAINER A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus comprising a generally upright stationary frame on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end to a distal end relative to the... | 05/24/2007 |
| 20070054788 | Control system and method for exercise machine An exercise machine for simulating running has a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. A shoulder harness is connected to the forward portion of the frame for supporting the torso of the user and preventing the forward movement of the user's body. Two lever... | 03/08/2007 |
| 20070054787 | Apparatus and method for lower back exercise An apparatus for lower back exercise comprises a support structure and a body support platform supported by the support structure. A pendulum having three segments is connected to the support structure. The pendulum has a first segment; pivotably connected to the suppor... | 03/08/2007 |
| 20070042877 | Apparatus for three-dimensional anaerobic exercise Disclosed is an apparatus for three-dimensional anaerobic exercise including: A seat mounted on the base frame; handle linkages each inclinedly mounted at right and left sides of the base frame to form an angle ¥á in front of the seat; a bearing box mounted on the fro... | 02/22/2007 |
| 20070037674 | Multi-exercise apparatus A multi-exercise machine includes a frame, a resistance system, a seat connected to the frame to be movable from a first seat position to a second seat position, and an inclined post inclined in a selected direction. The configuration of the present invention provides t... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20070021280 | Workout equipment Exercise machines for the leg muscles using separate machines for the biceps femoris and quadriceps and with the biceps femoris machines configured so that the muscle attachment below the knee is the “origin” and the muscle attachment on the upper leg and hip bone i... | 01/25/2007 |
| 20060270531 | Torso exercise machine The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the exer... | 11/30/2006 |
| 20060264299 | Exercise intra-repetition assessment system An intra-repetition exercise system which allows comparison of actual performance of intra-repetition exercise characteristics (2) to pre-established target performance of intra-repetition exercise characteristics (3) by an exerciser (1). ... | 11/23/2006 |
| 20060211549 | Abdominal exercise and training apparatus An abdominal training apparatus designed to be used by a seated exerciser for concentrated training of the abdominal muscles, comprising an upper portion and a lower portion pivotably suspended from a base, the upper portion and lower portion being linked together causi... | 09/21/2006 |
| 20060199707 | Calf extension weight training machine An exercise machine for exercising the calf muscles of a seated exerciser includes: a frame configured to rest on an underlying surface; a seat assembly mounted on the frame on which the exerciser sits; a movement arm pivotally interconnected with the frame forwardly of... | 09/07/2006 |
| 20060148624 | Bench press The bench press allows the user to control the increase and decrease of weights without assistance, so as to achieve maximal physical effect and can safely exercise. The bench press includes a frame having a bench on which the user lies and a support for supporting a ba... | 07/06/2006 |
| 20060128535 | Arm assembly for exercise devices Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device with an arm assembly that provides linear, converging, and/or diverging hand grip motions during use and also has an adjustable starting position. The arm assemblies described and depicted herein include arm me... | 06/15/2006 |
| 20060116254 | Exercise arm assembly for exercise machine An exercise arm assembly for mounting on an exercise machine frame has a main arm, a swing arm, and a handle. The main arm has a first end for pivoting on a frame of the machine to pivot about a first pivot axis. The swing arm has a first end pivoted to the second end o... | 06/01/2006 |
| 20060094571 | Mechanical weightlifting machine A mechanical weightlifting machine in which the machine has a support structure with an elevated pivot having a pivot axis and an articulating mechanism engaging the pivot. The articulating mechanism having at least one articulating structure with a lever arm that has a... | 05/04/2006 |
