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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5314395 | Aquatic rehabilitation platform A flotation system to support rehabilitation of patients in an aquatic environment. The system includes a restriction pad to limit the level of flexing associated with select aquatic exercises and pathologies. In addition, the system includes two symmetri... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5310188 | Golf club swing alignment device A device for providing visual feedback to the golf player of his grip during his golf stroke in maintaining proper alignment of the golf club face and the golf ball while increasing the air resistance the player encounters during the golf stroke. The devi... | 05/10/1994 |
| 5308296 | Interactive video and exercise apparatus An interactive video and exercise apparatus, to be used to perform physical conditioning exercises interactively with an action scenario displayed on a video monitor, the apparatus including a support frame having a number of exercise devices adjustably a... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5306219 | Training machine for rowers A rowing machine for use indoors or outdoors, consisting of a rowing attachment with a sliding seat arrangement equipped with oars, which rowing attachment is mounted between two parallel, generally oblong water-filled tanks. Flow diverters are provided i... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5304105 | Exercise stair device This invention relates to an exercise stair device and in particular to one mainly including a base having a cavity at the bottom and a raised portion with two recesses, two inflatable balls each disposed in a corresponding one of the recesses and being c... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5295929 | Hydrotherapy device with underwater treadmill Hydrotherapic rehabilitative device characterized in that it comprises an individual rehabilitation horizontal tub (6), whose bottom is partially formed by a vertically movable treadmill platform (9) and whose walls extend downwardly beyond said bottom to... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5290212 | Exercise cycle An exercise cycle includes a frame having a front wheel assembly and handlebars. The front wheel assembly includes a fan wheel having side plates one of which has an intake port, and an intake assembly around the intake port, the intake assembly having op... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5266069 | Flotation barbell for water exercise A flotation barbell for water exercise which includes an elongated handle member to which are attached two identical homogenous buoyant triangular end sections, shaped in the form of a triangular prism having two triangular ends and three rectangular side... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5258927 | Method and apparatus for measuring pressure exerted during aquatic and land-based therapy, exercise and athletic performance A method and device for monitoring and measuring underwater physical therapy or exercise employing fluid elements in either enclosed compressible fluid filled chambers or aquatic exercise devices submerged in water. Measurements are taken via pressure por... | 11/02/1993 |
| 5256123 | Female abdominal exercise device The subject device is an apparatus structured to help facilitate the process of exercising the internal vaginal muscles, and comprises, in general, a hollow longitudinally extending member capable of being alternately contracted about its lower girth and ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5250015 | Hydraulic exercise apparatus having a main cylinder and a displacement cylinder A hydraulic exercise apparatus having an elongated frame housing a main hydraulic cylinder and a displacement cylinder in liquid communication with the main hydraulic cylinder. The main hydraulic cylinder includes a main piston and the displacement cylind... | 10/05/1993 |
| 5242352 | Aquatic buoyancy exercise apparatus An aquatic exercise apparatus for use in a pool of water by a person in the water for post operative and post injury muscular skeletal therapy and rehabilatation as well as conditioning and toning the muscles has a base member adapted to be removably anch... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5234391 | Water exercise apparatus The present invention pertains to an apparatus for exercising. The exercise apparatus includes a first horizontal member having a free end and a second horizontal member also having a free end in spatial relationship to the first horizontal member. A free... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5230672 | Computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitating apparatus with improved features A computerized exercise, physical therapy, or rehabilitation apparatus with improved features. The computerized exercise apparatus permits concentric and eccentric isokinetic exercise by a user where apparatus calibration is accurately determined before e... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5219317 | Aquatic exercise device An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved aquatic exercise device for a user immersed in water, comprising a restraining member having a top surface and a bottom surface with the restraining member defining a front portion, an intermediate port... | 06/15/1993 |
| 5207625 | Collapsible swing motion device A swing motion device for providing exercise and training has a plurality of collapsible vanes mounted on a shaft that an athlete may grip and swing through the air. The vanes provide air resistance against which the athlete's muscles must work. Each vane... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5203753 | Padded barbell float An upper body exercising device for use while standing or sitting in water. The exercise device is a padded barbell comprised of a lightweight, water-impervious lift bar, a pliable hand grip, buoyant floats and lightweight, water-impervious float retainin... | 04/20/1993 |
| 5186699 | Functional exercise attachment trainer for swung athletic implements A light weight plastic "pan-like" device is attached to any sports swung implement. When attached, the implement is swung in any of the normal stroking motions. The device produces air resistance against the intended motion. With regular, repetitive exerc... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5186700 | Pedaling exercise device A pedaling exercise device includes two pairs of pedaling plates, each of which has an upper plate and a lower plate hinged to the upper plate. Two pressure-operating members are respectively provided between the upper and lower plates of the pairs of ped... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5184993 | Aquatic exercise assembly A novel assembly for aquatic exercise utilizing a rod of various lengths upon which foam rubber discs can be mounted which are water absorbent so as to weigh a predetermined amount when fully saturated, which come in various sizes, and which are held onto... | 02/09/1993 |
| 5180353 | Hydraulic resistive apparatus for exercise equipment A hydraulic resistive apparatus that is used in exercise equipment includes a resistive device and a heat dissipating device. The resistive device includes a cylinder and a piston that are movable relative to one another. A working fluid is contained with... | 01/19/1993 |
| 5169361 | Hydraulic cylinder assembly for climbing exercisers A hydraulic cylinder assembly comprising two hydraulic cylinders mounted on the frame of a climbing exerciser and connected by a control switch, said hydraulic cylinders each having an eye end piston rod inserted in an oil pipe, said eye end piston rod ha... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5165683 | Method and apparatus for sport swing training A means swing training method and apparatus means for perfecting the awareness, dependent swing motion and muscle groups contributing to the performance of players who engage in dependent sport games and activities are disclosed. A blade having sufficient... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5149314 | Enhanced exercise float An exercise float platform is formed of specifically dimensioned buoyant sections connected by flexing hinges to permit a user to perform an exercise routine in an aquatic environment. The buoyancy of the individual sections can be selectively adjusted de... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5135448 | Water immersed stair climber Stair climbing exercising apparatus for use under water comprising a pair of laterally adjacent stepping levers pivotally mounted between the two ends of the levers, the exerciser stepping on one end, and water resistance imposing member mounted the lever... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5125879 | Adjustable roller structure for an exercising stationary bicycle This invention relates to an adjustable roller structure for an exercising stationary bicycle and in particular to one which includes a driving wheel connected with two pedals, a driven wheel connected with the driving wheel by a belt, a roller mounted on... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5123641 | Apparatus for underwater exercise Underwater exercise apparatus includes at least one paddle, which is coupled to an axle causing the paddle to rotate in response to rotation of the axle. When under water, the paddle produces resistance to the rotation of the axle. In a preferred embodime... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5116295 | Water immersed stair climber with air bladder Stair climbing exercising apparatus for use under water comprising a pair of laterally adjacent stepping levers pivotally mounted at one end, the excerciser stepping on the other end, and resistance to downward motion being imposed by the buoyancy of blad... | 05/26/1992 |
| 5108088 | Exercise device with underwater treadmill Upright sidewall and end panels are bolted to a unitary base component having a treadmill so as to form a composite exercise tank. One end panel has a door of transparent sheet material with specialized hinges and locking mechanism to assure a leakproof f... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5103508 | Water walker The water walker is a collapsible exercise device with a waterproof liner supported by an external frame which is made rigid and stable when extended. The height is readily extendable to suit the needs of the user and is adapted to be filled with water to... | 04/14/1992 |
| 5102380 | Cooling exercise treadmill A treadmill has a fan which is powered by treadmill motor to direct cooling air onto the user. The treadmill has a single post which may be rotated from an upright position to a storage position which is substantially in alignment with the endless belt an... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5102120 | Hydrotherapy enhancement device A hydrotherapy enhancement device having a sheet-form rigid plate member including an essentially rectangular main body portion to support the extremity of a human limb, a fastening arrangement for securing the human limb to the body portion, and fins for... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5094445 | Exercise and rehabilitation device and method In one preferred embodiment, a device for strengthening the lower back of a user which includes a frame having a horizontal member for support of the hips of the user and having, spaced apart from the hip support, a horizontal platform for support of the ... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5070816 | Sprint training exercise system and method An exercise system and method may be used by a variety of animals, including horses, dogs and humans, for conditioning an animal to run faster. An exercise track is defined by two spaced-apart railings. Each railing slidably carries a restraining device f... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5050863 | Exercise chair for use in swimming pool The disclosure is of a support chair to enable a person to perform arm and leg exercise in a swimming pool. The upper horizontal beam of a C-shaped frame is secured to the deck adjacent the pool and the lower arm engages the side wall of the pool to be su... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5042798 | Upper body aerobic training machine This tower-like machine is operated in the vertical mode, the user pulling a grip bar downwardly from overhead and continuing the movement to press down below the waist and thereby drive a fan-bladed free wheel journaled in the machine frame through a pul... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5033739 | Hand-held device for aquatic exercising An aquatic exercising device including a handle member having first and second ends having first and second resistance members operatively affixed thereto. The resistance members are connected by flat panels of variable width which enable resistance to be... | 07/23/1991 |
| 5031904 | Aquatic boot An aquatic exercise boot is provided for interchangeable and comfortable use by men, women and children alike. The aquatic exercise boot permits a large range of movement and increased resistive forces, torque and torsion. The aquatic exercise boot serves... | 07/16/1991 |
| 5005140 | Method and apparatus for monitoring hydrodynamic therapy and exercise A method and device for monitoring and measuring underwater physical therapy or exercise employing hydrodynamic elements or aquatic exercise devices. Measurements are taken via pressure ports formed on first and second opposite surfaces of the hydrodynami... | 04/02/1991 |
| 5002268 | Swimmer resistance training device A swimming resistance training device of one-piece construction is provided which is L-shaped. One leg member includes aligned openings through which a belt extends for selectively positioning the device on the swimmer. Multiple devices may be placed on t... | 03/26/1991 |
