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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7402127 | Exercise device The present invention involves a method of securing an exercise device having an elongated base member with a linear track on a topside of the elongated base member to conventional exercise machine in order to exercise multiple muscle groups at once. A slidable body... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7344377 | System and device for improving the performance of a water skier in a slalom course A method, a system and a device used within such enhances the repeatability and overall performance of a person skiing through a water ski slalom course. The device is a series of markers positioned on the side of a ski boat which markings can be readily viewed by a... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7322904 | Lower limb function training device A lower limb function training device which the patient themselves can use safely with no sense of fear, which is used to prevent or improve a drop foot contracture or to expand the excursion of a joint while preventing the patient from using it over an appropriate ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7267080 | Child support harness A child support harness for assisting children with walking, the harness having a belt adapted to circumscribe the child's midsection, the belt having a front position generally at the child's chest, a back portion generally at the child's back, a left side portion ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7213823 | Two-wheeled riding-board apparatus This novel all-terrain, two-wheeled, riding-board provides a safe operating sport-ride to the user. Two large diameter wheels, one fore and one aft, are provided to improve the safety of this novel riding-board. Each wheel has a resilient elastomeric pneumatic tire ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7198590 | Alpine ski training apparatus A ski training apparatus is provided that simulate movement similar to alpine skiing. A pivoting arm is mounted at the base of the front vertical post and carries a parallelogram linkage assembly, with two flanged wheels mounted on the linkage assembly. A guide swiv... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7147593 | Balance apparatus for use during an exercise routine A balance apparatus for use during an exercise routine includes a frame and a platform having a surface against which the body of an individual is positioned or bears against during the performance of an exercise routine. The platform is pivotally connected to the f... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137925 | Snowboard training device A device to assist a beginner in learning how to snowboard. The device connects to the top rear of the snowboard and consists of a base plate that connects to the snowboard, a rotational component that connects to the base plate and allows vertical and horizontal ro... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115073 | Exercise apparatus for simulating skating movement An exercise apparatus used to simulate skating or roller blading movement in a user includes a pair of sleds or shuttles which include a pedal adapted to support the foot of a user standing thereon. The shuttles are movable along a respective guide assembly consisti... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7112168 | Selectively dynamic exercise platform Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104901 | Hockey training system A hockey training system for providing a versatile hockey training apparatus capable of providing various hockey training techniques. The hockey training system includes a base having an outer perimeter, a pair of platforms positionable upon the base, a pair of cove... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7094181 | Transportable trampoline system A portable trampoline exercise system, including a foldable trampoline with long-lasting rigidity in the frame and a specifically adapted carrying case for transporting the folded trampoline. The trampoline is made foldable by using hinges to connect sections of the... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7070192 | Method and apparatus for stabilizing a skateboard for training novice users of skateboard A stabilizing pad for use with conventional skateboards for ready attachment and detachment to the skateboard between the skateboard wheels for stabilizing the skateboard and immobilizing the wheels to permit a novice skateboarder to practice the basic balancing, ma... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059614 | Freely rotatable binding for snowboarding and other single-board sports A freely rotatable binding base assembly for use on a board used in single-board sports such as snowboarding and slalom water skiing. A binding assembly mounted on and movably secured to the board, and is adapted to receive a conventional boot as worn by a rider. Ad... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7052442 | Method and apparatus for treadmill with frameless treadbase A method and apparatus for a treadmill having a frameless treadbase. The treadmill is lightweight and inexpensive. A preferred embodiment features an arched deck. The arched deck has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion, wherein the intermediate po... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7022048 | Video fitness machine A fitness apparatus for providing a cardiovascular workout to a user is disclosed. The fitness apparatus includes a video display apparatus for selectively displaying video data thereon. A processor is connected to the cardiovascular workout means and the video disp... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7017525 | Multipurpose harness assembly for use in assisting a muscular-incapacitated person A multipurpose harness assembly for lifting and supporting a person characteristically known to have little or no control over muscular function insofar to support oneself for purposes of standing erect or walking, the harness assembly comprising a pair of wearable ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008322 | Image processing device, electronic playing device, and storage medium for tv game machine A practice mode can be inserted into an RPG program without giving the player a sense of boredom. Because the distinction between the practice mode and the game is eliminated, the player is not given the sense that the progress of the game is being interrupted and t... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6978684 | Apparel that dynamically, consciously, and/or reflexively affects subject performance Pieces of apparel, such as foot-receiving devices (e.g., shoes, socks, or the like), form systems and perform methods for applying stimulus to at least a portion of a subject's body to dynamically and/or reflexively affect the subject's performance, motion, orientat... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6955634 | Skiing exercise device A skiing exercise device includes a base frame having a front end portion with a pair of pivot poles disposed on opposite sides of a vertical plane. Each pivot pole has a pole axis inclining at an angle relative to the vertical plane. Each of two stepper members inc... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6942487 | Skateboard trick master and amusement device A device for mastering skate board tricks and maneuvers comprises a frame. The frame has a top and the frame is adapted to rest on a support surface. A spring board is suspended from the frame by stretchable straps. A foot deck is rotationally secured to the spring ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6935956 | Control apparatus and detecting device A control apparatus includes a pressure-sensitive device for providing an analog signal responsive to an applied pressure, a level segmenting unit for segmenting the analog signal into output levels and an analog-to-digital (A/D) converting unit for converting the s... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932027 | Pet tethering apparatus The instant invention is a two piece waist mounted harness for use in hands free exercising of pets. The two pieced waist harness includes a back portion which is enlarged and padded and can be placed about a persons waist with a front portion which allows for ease ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6906700 | 3D controller with vibration A hand operated controller or converter structured for allowing hand inputs to be converted or translated into electrical outputs, the controller structured with a plate or platform moveable relative to a base or housing about two mutually perpendicular axes general... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6746248 | Body weight supports and teaching aid The invention relates to body supports and teaching aids particular for use during skiing. Skiing to greater or to lesser degrees imposes strains on the muscles of the skier causing fatigue and encouraging a skier to adopt an incorrect stance or posture not conduciv... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6592377 | Snowboard teaching device A snowboard teaching and recreational device by which an instructor may direct the movement, weight shift and control the center of gravity of the pupil. The device preferably uses two parallel tubes as a support frame, with two crossbars secured to the s... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6582300 | Ski simulator A game machine executes a game program in response to a control signal given by rotating imitation mechanism driven by a player to display an object corresponding to the player on a display device. The game machine includes a rotation detector, a control ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6524110 | Body weight supports and teaching aid The invention relates to body supports and teaching aids particular for use during skiing. Skiing to greater or to lesser degrees imposes strains on the muscles of the skier causing fatigue and encouraging a skier to adopt an incorrect stance or posture n... | 02/25/2003 |
| 6520858 | Video game apparatus, character-behavior-instructing method in video game, and machine-readable-recording medium recording character-behavior-instructing program A video game apparatus, method and medium increases simulation realism of a jump action by using an operation stick bendable from its upright position. A controller-operation detection unit detects values of the x-coordinate and the y-coordinate which cor... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6471584 | Simulation game machine A simulation game machine relatively moves a virtual character displayed on a monitor in a game space in accordance with control by a player using an operation unit. The simulation game machine includes a pair of dummy skis, jump switches for instructing ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6368112 | Sky diving training device A sky diving training device for training a student to assume the correct position for free fall. The device has a platform mounted on a swivel. The student lies face down on the platform with his shoulders on a steering bar. When the student diver allows... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6270403 | Ski simulator A ski game machine executes a game program in response to a control signal given by rotating imitation skis by a player to display an object of a skier corresponding to the player on a display device. The ski game machine comprises: a ski rotation detecto... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6162061 | Multiple trampoline simulation apparatus and method A ski simulator apparatus is provided in which two rebounders or miniatures trampolines are maintained and secured in a common framework. The rotatable frame members supporting each trampoline are adjustable to vary the incline of one trampoline relative ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6142870 | Simulation game machine A simulation game machine relatively moves a virtual character displayed on a monitor in a game space in accordance with control by a player using an operation unit. The simulation game machine includes a pair of dummy skis, jump switches for instructing ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6033227 | Training apparatus A training apparatus includes a training device, an operation detection unit, a training condition calculation unit, an image display processing unit, and a display unit. The training device has a movable unit which is displaced according to an action of ... | 03/07/2000 |
| 6022272 | Sliding simulator and game apparatus using the same A sliding simulator includes swinging member. The swinging member is swung right and left by a player standing thereon. A swing sensor senses swing movement of the swinging member. An image generating unit generates an image in response to a signal sensed... | 02/08/2000 |
| 6019608 | Snowboard training apparatus A snowboard training device is provided which allows a an instructor to direct the movement of a snowboard trainee from a reasonable distance. The snowboard training device includes an inner member suitable for attaching firmly to the mid-section of the t... | 02/01/2000 |
| 5987982 | Balance performance monitor An apparatus and a method to monitor the balance performance of a user comprises two separate but similar foot-plates each slightly larger than the foot of a user. Each foot-plate includes detectors to detect the load imparted to the foot-plate by a user,... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5913684 | Computer controlled robotic system for unencumbered movement A locomotion simulator has two independently controlled movable footpads. Each footpad is positioned dynamically in three-dimensions. The top of each footpad has a controlled rotational motion, and the assembly having the two footpads is rotated under con... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5911611 | Water ski training apparatus A water ski training apparatus is provided which includes a training apparatus body that is adapted to be connected to a water ski tow rope. The training apparatus body supports the user's feet directly or the water skis which in turn support the feet. Th... | 06/15/1999 |
