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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8070658 | Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057367 | Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7837602 | Portable pull-up apparatus and associated method A portable pull-up apparatus may include a plurality of hollow support poles and a plurality of pulley wheel sections. A pull-up bar may further be horizontally placed on top of the support poles. Weights may further be situated within an interior of the support pol... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7766803 | Push/pull exercise apparatus, device, and method An apparatus, a device, and corresponding methods for exercise which involve a frame having a substantially right-angle configuration for facilitating its accommodation into a corner of a room and for optimizing its footprint in the room, a pulley system having an a... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7670270 | Exercising machine Exercising machine (1) provided with a frame (10) (110) (210) and with at least one operating apparatus (30) (130) (230) which can be used to perform a physical exercise and comprising a load group (15) (115... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7572212 | Portable weightlifting apparatus A portable weightlifting device having a segmented, separable, tubular housing that can be quickly and easily assembled and disassembled by a single user. The housing contains a movable weight that is coupled to a user interface outside of the housing by a cable tha... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7553264 | Push/pull exercise apparatus, device, and method An apparatus, a device, and corresponding methods for exercise which involve a frame having a substantially right-angle configuration for facilitating its accommodation into a corner of a room and for optimizing its footprint in the room, a pulley system having an a... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7517304 | Exercise apparatus with cartridge loading pulley swivel Exercise apparatus and an assembly method therefor have a resistance-bearing cable running along an extension arm and trained around a pulley for bearing resistance for an exercise routine. The pulley is swivelable about a swivel axis along a shank mounted to the ar... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7341546 | Multi-axis resistance exercise device A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7291102 | Multi-purpose exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7278958 | Automatic variable resistance exercise system A variable resistance physical exercise apparatus is provided which provides improved features over prior art devices in that it is more compact, provides a linear resistance profile to the user and provides a variety of modes of operation. The device comprises a mo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7255665 | Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines. In one embodiment, an actuator assembly includes a connecting member having a first end attached to the adjustment mechanism and a second end, a shaft rotatably coupled to the exercise machine proxi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7226400 | Weight bench apparatus A weight bench apparatus for to allow a user to lift weights without a spotter. The weight bench apparatus includes a bench assembly being designed for being positioned on a support surface and for supporting the user. A pair of support assemblies is pivotally coupl... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226402 | Exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso An exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso. The exercise device has a self-standing framework that includes a vertical post. A cross beam is provided that has two ends and a middle section. The middle section of the cross... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7192391 | Variable spring resistance assembly and method A variable spring resistance to movement of a rod uses a plurality of springs permanently connected between a base and a stack of end connector links extending in the direction of the rod movement. Selecting which of the links is connected to the rod then determines... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7179209 | 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... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172540 | Portable abdominal exerciser A portable exercise device is disclosed for use in abdominal strengthening and toning in conjunction with a supporting component. The supporting structure can be a bed frame and the supporting component is usually the bed frame's transverse bar. The portable exercis... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172538 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fix... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156793 | Exercise machine and method for exercising the anterior deltoid muscle group An exercise machine and an associated method of exercising that isolates and exercises the anterior deltoid muscles. The exercise machine provides articulating arm elements that support contact surfaces near the biceps of a person who is exercising. To perform the e... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150701 | Cable-and-pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators for exercise machines Cable-and-pulley devices having intermediate tension isolators for exercise machines. In one embodiment, a cable-and-pulley device includes a cable attached to a load and to a user interface, and operatively engaged with a main pulley positioned over the load, a flo... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7083554 | Exercise machine with infinite position range limiter and automatic belt tensioning system An exercise machine having infinite range limiting capability comprises: a frame; a pivotable exercise arm mounted to the frame configured to engage an exercising user and moveable along a stroke path having a fully extended position and a fully flexed position; a m... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7070546 | Exercise apparatus including multiple function aspects and small footprint The exercise apparatus of the invention possesses a small footprint, thus enabling its assembly in a relatively small space. It provides in a single unitary apparatus cooperative components that enable at least 325 different positions of exercise. The apparatus incl... | 07/04/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7060013 | Versatile health care apparatus A versatile health care apparatus that can be used for physical therapy, or to exert a desired pulling force on a patient's body and maintain the pulling force, is disclosed. Beneficially, in a first aspect, the apparatus includes a power spring, a pull-line connect... | 06/13/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7048700 | Head support device A head support device includes a base including a horizontal portion and a pair of vertical members that are attached to and extend upwardly from the horizontal portion so that a first vertical member and a second vertical member are defined. A strap has a first end... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7048677 | Multi-purpose exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a floor engaging base, a vertical stanchion, and at least one body support. Cables are interconnected between respective handles and respective pivot arms. At least one resistance device is interconnected between the pivot arms and the... | 05/23/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7014599 | Selectable force exercise machine An exercise machine that outputs constant force from resilient resistances and allows continuously selectable levels of strength training resistance. The machine consists primarily of a pre-biased resistance element (50), a conical pulley structure with eccen... | 03/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6971974 | Quick release ratcheting apparatus for a weight lift bar system A quick-release ratcheting mechanism for a weight lifting bar system. The present invention utilizes a ratcheting device in conjunction with ratchet teeth which are located on the inside surface of an aperture of individual weight components. As such, when the indiv... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6932748 | Multipurpose exerciser Disclosed is a multipurpose exerciser comprising an upright frame, a top pulley on the frame, a steel rope to run the top pulley, a plurality of stacked blocks of weight fastened at one end of the steel rope, a lower pulley with the other end of the steel rope passe... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6824505 | Buffer of a damping mechanism of an exercise machine An exercise machine includes at least one body-building structure, and at least one damping structure serving to bring about a damping effect. The body-building structure is provided with an actuating pulley serving to actuate one or more weighted pulleys of the dam... | 11/30/2004 |
