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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182403 | Pressurized-training apparatus and control method for the same To improve the effect and the safety of Kaatsu training. A training system includes a tight fitting device which is intended to be placed around a compressed range of an arm or a leg and which has a pneumatic bag, and a training device adapted to control the ... | 05/22/2012 |
| 7914425 | Hydraulic exercise machine system and methods thereof A hydraulic exercise machine system comprises one or more hydraulic cylinders, a mechanism coupled to at least one of the hydraulic cylinders, and a sensor assembly. Displacement of the mechanism by a person exercising on the hydraulic exercise machine displaces pis... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7811214 | Resistance training exercise apparatus with poppet load system Resistance training exercise apparatus includes a poppet load system. During movement of a user-engaged exercise member in a first exercise direction, fluid flows past an open poppet in a first flow direction between housing chambers. During movement of the user-eng... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7682296 | Aero hydraulic exercise and physical therapy equipment and method An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercis... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7569004 | Weight lifting simulator apparatus Weight lifting simulator apparatus includes a primary pneumatic cylinder providing the principal resistance for simulating weight lifting exercise with at least one secondary cylinder in free fluid interconnection with the primary cylinder whereby constant and balan... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7510513 | Apparatus for in-water exercises APPARATUS FOR IN-WATER EXERCISES, comprising; —a structure to be submerged in a body of water; an actuator mechanism movable through the user's effort; a pump comprising a housing fixed to the structure and journalling a shaft on to which at least one first rotor ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 7316635 | Thigh exerciser A thigh exerciser includes a pair of horizontal first and second swing rods each having a pivot end portion connected pivotally to the seat member, and a thigh-engaging portion disposed outwardly of the seat member. The thigh-engaging portions of the first and secon... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7285076 | Oscillating exercise machine The present invention relates to a low-impact, time-efficient way to exercise both the cardio-respiratory system and the muscular system, particularly the abdominal and back muscles. The exerciser uses his muscles to oscillate a pivoted carriage within a frame. In o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7278960 | Method of exercising selected muscle tissue A method of exercising in which selected muscle tissue contacts against externally applied pressure. A user places an object, or member, in contact with a body part, and applies pressure to the member, which is transmitted through the body-contacting surface of the ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7267641 | Muscle training device A muscle training device includes a base seat, a first support arm connected pivotally to the base seat, a second support arm connected pivotally to an impeding unit, and two supporting cushions connected respectively to the support arms. The impeding unit has a hou... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7252624 | Regulating apparatus for a hydraulic cylinder of a treadmill A regulating apparatus for a hydraulic cylinder of a treadmill having a rotating knob with an opening formed at a top end thereof and with a neck formed at a bottom end thereof. The periphery of the neck is marked with a plurality of numbers or with colors from ligh... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7229392 | Exercise system for use within a vehicle An exercise system for use in a vehicle includes a frame that has a pair of spaced apart base members. Support legs extend from each base member and a crossbeam is connected to and extends between each support leg. Mounting fixtures are positioned on each support le... | 06/12/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7144353 | Exercising device An exercising device (10) for building strength and flexibility of muscles and other tissues, comprising a substantially vertically arranged first stand (11) for abutment against a substantially plane and horizontal underlying surface and a second stand (12), arrang... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128695 | Gymnastic apparatus for pectoral muscles A gymnastic apparatus for pectoral muscles is equipped with two push arms (20) fitted to oscillate from initial positions to final positions and normally maintained in initial positions by means of a weight unit (2); a support element (32) for t... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7108641 | Exercise equipment with multi-positioning handles A handle for an exercise device, the handle attached to an actuating arm of the exercise device and including a connection structure that allows the handle to rotate with respect to the arm, as well as pivot in at least two directions orthogonal to the rotation axis... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104936 | Strength and power training system A weight machine is used for acceleration movement of heavy weights, and jumping and throwing exercises. The weight machine includes a hydraulic cylinder that will retard movement of the weight under gravity, and will permit free movement against the force of gravit... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7097600 | Exercise device The exercise device of the present invention has a base having two side members and front member that extends between the side members. At least one truss member extends from the base. A rotatable shaft is positioned on the truss member and a flywheel is mounted on ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7077794 | Inflatable exercise belt and method of use An inflatable exercise belt which is placed around the abdomen and lower back of a user has one inflatable air chamber for the abdomen and two spaced apart inflatable air chambers for the lumbar region of the back. When worn by the user and inflated, the two inflata... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7014596 | Exercise device The exercise device of the present invention has a base having two side members and front member that extends between the side members. At least one truss member extends from the base. A rotatable shaft is positioned on the truss member and a flywheel is mounted on ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6962554 | Exercising apparatus An exercise apparatus having a frame with a predetermined reference position, an engagement assembly for use by an operator during exercise, a system for resisting movement of the engagement assembly by the operator during exercise and a mechanism mounting the engag... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6482128 | Run specific training method A training method for athletes that separates running into vertical and horizontal components. The athlete is positioned on a horizontal component training device in an upright position. The athlete contacts the horizontal component training device at a l... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475124 | Abdominal exercise device The invention performing abdominal exercises includes a rigid shell having a rear portion and a sidewall rigidly attached to the rear portion and extending forward from the rear portion to define an inner chamber. The sidewall forms a rim defining an open... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6425845 | Abdominal buttocks and other muscle groups exercise device An exercise device for specific isolation and development of abdominal, pelvic, shoulder, forearm and buttock muscle groups comprises a deformable spring-resistance which is closely retained against the user's lower abdominal and upper leg region. When th... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6416448 | Therapy and training device Therapy and training equipment for constrained knee-joint movement with a lower leg accommodating arrangement, and a guiding arrangement, the arrangements being connected to one another via an articulated device, the guiding arrangement (12) cooperates wi... | 07/09/2002 |
| 6387015 | Exercise apparatus employing counter-resistive treading mechanism Exercise apparatus, and methods of use thereof. The apparatus can include a lower frame structure having forward and rearward portions; an upper frame structure extending upwardly from the forward portion of the lower frame structure; a forward engagement... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6375598 | Exerciser and physical performance monitoring system A combined exerciser and physical fitness performance monitoring apparatus and related methods. The apparatus includes at least one fluid working device, such as a pneumatic ram, which serves to provide an adjustable load. The fluid working device is mova... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6217529 | Pubococcygeal training biofeedback device A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for insertion into the vagina or rectum of a user. The probe is conn... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6095954 | Training apparatus Training equipment with a first (2) and a second (4) weight magazine, which produce a variable resistance force in a line in the shape of a first toothed belt (10), to which a draw handle is connectable for the application of muscle force (F1) . The first... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6095955 | Resistance device A resistance device for use in an exercising apparatus having one or more resistance elements, a force transmission device and a resistance adjusting device. Through the force transmission device, a user can apply an exercise force to the resistance eleme... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6063045 | Pubococcygeal training biofeedback device A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for insertion into the vagina or rectum of a user. The probe is conn... | 05/16/2000 |
| 5951449 | Exercise device Disclosed is an exercise device including a piston disposed within a cylinder having a first open end and a second end having a valve which independently controls air intake and exhaust through the second end of the cylinder, thereby controlling the air p... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5924965 | Method of exercising the human body This invention relates to exercise apparatus 210 for exercising the human body 12 and in particular the cardiovascular system and selected muscle groups. The exercise apparatus includes application means 211 for applying a force to a person's body and sup... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5890996 | Exerciser and physical performance monitoring system A combined exerciser and physical fitness performance monitoring apparatus and related methods. The apparatus includes at least one fluid working device, such as a pneumatic ram, which serves to provide an adjustable load. The fluid working device is mova... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5803880 | Stepper/climber exerciser A stepper/climber machine includes a frame supported on a base with the frame being comprised of first and second hollow columns connected to a hollow cross-beam. Within the first and second hollow columns, there are first and second rigid struts, respect... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5803879 | Double-acting hydraulic cylinder for use in an exercising apparatus A double-acting hydraulic cylinder consists of a cylindrical body having an inner wall and an outer wall and a piston rod attached with a piston movably mounted within the inner wall and dividing a space within the inner wall into a rear chamber and a fro... | 09/08/1998 |
| 5728033 | Swimming simulator exercise device Exercising apparatus includes a reservoir unit for receiving and dispensing fluid. An arm exercising unit includes at least two hollow paddles with fluid. Each of the hollow paddles may be connected to the reservoir unit by a flexible feedline and return ... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5685810 | Leg exercise equipment A leg exercise equipment is disclosed, which includes a base plate, a supporting frame foldably mounted to the base plate, and a crank mechanism. The crank mechanism includes a swinging arm, of which one end is connected with a hydraulic cylinder through ... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5593369 | Inflatable hand orthosis An inflatable hand orthosis promotes a functional positioning of the fingers and thumb. An inflatable air bladder is formed by two vinyl sheets bonded together and inflated and deflated by a pump bulb and deflation valve, respectively, which are fixed to ... | 01/14/1997 |
