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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7955233 | Abdomen exercising device that is operated safely An abdomen exercising device includes a soft cushion, a base combined with the cushion, a sliding unit slidably mounted on the base, an elastic cord biased between the base and the sliding unit to provide a damping force to the sliding unit and a top cover mounted o... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7727128 | Leg press machine A leg press exercise machine that provides translational and rotational motion of the user support structure by translating the user support structure along two intersecting non-orthogonal linear paths. A front portion of the user support structure travels along an ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7666124 | Exercise machine The present invention is an exercise machine which includes a moveable section connected to a frame such that the moveable section is independently and simultaneously moveable along an horizontal direction and vertical direction. The exercise machine further include... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7549950 | Weight bar slide assembly A weight bar slide assembly, for use with weightlifting equipment having vertical guide bars that provide for an accurate simulation of the free weight lifting motion. The weight bar slide assembly has a weight bar sleeve to rotatably receive a weight bar. A rod is ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7364535 | Exercise apparatus with zero clearance roller seat carriage Exercise apparatus has a biased tolerance-compensating engagement system between a seat-supporting carriage and a tubular support column to provide zero clearance between adjustment rollers and the support column, to minimize wobble during user adjustment. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7335141 | Exercise apparatus Exercise apparatus is disclosed which enables a user to pull a cable against a source of resistance from a pulley arranged at one of a number of points around a substantially circular arc. The exercise apparatus includes: an arcuate frame member forming a segment of... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331908 | Multi-function weight training apparatus A multi-function weight training apparatus including a support base, a linear motion beam, a resistance adjusting carriage, a main carriage, a weight carriage and a cable. The linear motion beam is rotatably mounted to the base. The resistance adjusting carriage is ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316638 | Combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly A combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly for selecting the stack of weights to be lifted and also supporting any add-on weights for the user of a weight-lifting machine. The combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly includes a selector/sup... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7303514 | Apparatus and methods for moveable exercise benches Moveable exercise benches are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise machine includes a load, an exercise station, and a force-transferring assembly operatively coupling the exercise station and the load. A moveable support is positioned proximate the exercise st... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282016 | Cable crossover exercise apparatus A highly versatile exercise apparatuses is disclosed. More particularly, the invention relates to a cable crossover exercise apparatus including a central weight stack and opposed extension arms. The invention also relates to a functional lift exercise apparatus inc... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7276033 | Rhythmic blood pressure modulation and legshaking apparatus Resonant and powered rhythmic blood pressure modulation (hereinafter “RBPM”) and “Legshaking” apparatus are provided for implementing either hand or powered RBPM, or Legshaking operation as intended for therapeutic treatment of cardiovascularly or neurologic... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7250022 | Exercise device with centrally mounted resistance rod An exercise machine has resilient elongate members for providing balanced resistance in the form of elongate resilient members oriented horizontally such that the intermediate portion of the elongate members contact a fulcrum of the exercise machine. The user adjust... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7247128 | Exercise assisting machine An exercise assisting instrument assists the user's knee-bending exercise, and lightens a burden and maintains safety of the user. It has a base 10, supporting columns 20, lifting mechanisms 30 consisting of lifting arms, lever arms 40, a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7220221 | Exercise device with body extension mechanism An exercise device having a body extension mechanism including a press plate mechanism and an articulating seat structure. The press plate mechanism is pivotally connected to a frame forwardly of the articulating seat structure, which is also connected with the fram... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7211030 | Exercise machine having full weight or half weight selection mechanism A exercise machine has a pulley for user's flexibility to choose between training at the selected weight plates' full weight, or at the half weight when the pulley is engaged. A latching switch is used for easy selection of going between the full weight and half wei... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201710 | Cable positioning assembly for connecting cable and end rod used in weight lifting exerciser A cable positioning assembly for a weight lifting exerciser includes an oval anti-impact member mounted to a cable which has one end thereof connected to the weights and the other end of the cable reeves through pulleys connected to the main frame of the weight lift... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7198592 | Abdominal exerciser Abdominal exercisers allow a user to perform sit-ups without straining their back. A set of adjustable handles allow the user to use his or her arms and upper body to assist the upward motion of the torso if necessary, thereby reducing back strain. A head and neck c... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7172535 | Upper back exercise machine and method of use An exercise apparatus for isolating and strengthening upper back and shoulder muscles including opposed first and second outboard support members containing separate and opposed sets of stacked weights supported for reciprocation vertically, and an upper cross-membe... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169096 | Abdominal exercise machine An abdominal exercise machine includes a bench assembly having a frame and a user support supported by the frame and configured for having a user lie thereupon, a weight assembly adjacent the bench assembly and having a weight carriage movably positionable thereon, ... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163494 | Gymnastic apparatus A gymnastic apparatus is provided with a base (2), which is used to place the gymnastic apparatus on the ground, at least a user-operated actuator (22) that can be moved from initial to final position; a weight unit (8) used to normally maintain... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7141009 | Weightlifting system for doing leg presses Weightlifting system which is particularly suitable for doing leg presses having an inclined frame, a foot support near the lower end of the inclined frame for receiving the feet of an exerciser, a carriage adapted for receiving the back of the exerciser and being d... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137936 | Adjustable exercise device An exercise device is easily adjusted in resistance by changing a first cassette therein to a second cassette having a different resistance or in exercise type by changing the support mechanism. ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7131937 | Standing weightlifting apparatus The present invention relates generally to exercising equipment, and more particularly, to an improved multi-use weight lifting apparatus. The present weight lifting apparatus comprises a frame (12), a vertical guide member (52), at least one horizonta... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121988 | Weight-training apparatus having selectable weight plates An adjustable weight-training apparatus is provided having a plurality of weight plates, each of the weight plates including a protrusion. The weight-training apparatus has longitudinally opposing ends, each of the ends having longitudinally outer and inner groups o... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115081 | Exercise methods and apparatus with total body support An exercise device includes a frame, a foot support mounted on the frame, and a body supporting linkage mounted on the frame. The linkage includes a seat, a lower back support, and an upper back and head support. Also, a handlebar is preferably mounted on the upper ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7115080 | Collapsible seat for combination hack squat and leg press machine An exercise machine for performing both a hack squat exercise and a leg press exercise is disclosed. A hack squat platform is operably mounted to a frame for use in performing a hack squat exercise. A collapsible seat is operably connected to either the frame or the... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7087005 | Exercise stretch bench for back pain treatment A handgrip and leg brace assembly is located over a horizontal bench portion of a stretch bench that receives and supports a user's upper torso. The handgrip is adjustable in the horizontal and vertical planes as stretching exercises are on-going and without the use... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7063649 | Multifunctional exercise device The invention composes a multifunctional device for exercising the organs of motion. It solves the problem of maximum increasing the number of exercises with a full protection being ensured for a user against injury. It is mainly characterized by the fact that faces... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7056224 | Golf swing training apparatus A golf swing training apparatus that stretches and strengthens the precise parts of the body used in the golf swing while providing a tool to make swing changes. The apparatus employs a swing guide track, which is mounted on a base in such a manner that the track fo... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052444 | Composite motion exercise machine A composite motion exercise machine has a main frame device, a user support device pivotally linked to the main frame, an exercise arm device pivotally linked to the main frame device, a slide rail mounted on a first one of said devices, and a traveling member engag... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044897 | Exercise machine with dual, cooperating weight stacks An exercise apparatus has an exercise station that is selectively moved by a user and has first and second weight stacks that provide selected resistance to movement of the exercise station. The exercise apparatus includes: (A) a frame; (B) an exercise station; (C) ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7014601 | Combined exercise/weight bench/lower cable station device A combined exercise/weight bench/lower cable station device. The device includes a bench that is supported in a generally horizontal use position and that is pivoted so that it can be moved up to an upright stowed position and held in place in the stowed position. A... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011609 | Counterweight exercise machine A counterweight exercise machine has a frame. The frame comprises two main guide rods; two sub-guide rods; a passive rod parallel to the two main guide rods; at least one main weight; a selector; a base having a lower substrate and an upper substrate; and two sleeve... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7004891 | Inclined leg press weight training machine An inclined leg press machine includes: a frame that includes a base configured to rest on an underlying surface and a pair of inclined guides; a seat assembly attached to the frame; a weight sled slidably engaged with the guides along a travel path that is substant... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976941 | Resistive exercise system A resistive exercise system for enabling individuals of a weakened physical condition to perform various resistive exercises. The resistive exercise system includes a frame structure, a seat member secured within the frame structure at a low entry level, a pair of o... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966872 | Articulating abdominal exercise bench The invention relates to the field of abdominal exercise with the operator using the sit-up or crunch movements. More particularly, an exercise apparatus that exercises the abdominal and back muscles with the lower torso of the operator supported by a moving seat wh... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6932778 | Muscular relaxation machine for relaxation of leg muscles A pair of supports for the legs of the user. The supports being movable so that they approach and move away from each other, and the supports being associated with a driving device. The supports are padded and mounted on a height-adjustable plate The driving device ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926649 | Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights [2301] utilizes a pair of weight-responsive engagement assemblies [1203A, 1203B] engaging a respective pair of support columns [1207A, 1207B] to provide engageable support for a free-weigh... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6905446 | Exercise device A self-spotting free weight device wherein the free weights are retained by arms which are pivotal in the horizontal plane of the arm and wherein the supporting arms are also pivotally supported from a support structure such that they move in a plane perpendicular t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6902516 | Exercise resistance methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a vertical stack of weights, including a top plate, and at least one additional weight disposed adjacent the top plate. The additional weight may be a plate having a height, a width, and a thickness that is smaller than the width and s... | 06/07/2005 |
