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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364538 | Mobile exercise equipment An exercise device includes a pair of formed handles including openings through which ends of a rope or cord are passed. The rope to one handle is knotted and the rope to the other handle is adjustable but becomes fixed when the rope and the handle are firmly graspe... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7250021 | Adjustable pull-rope exercise device A compact exercise device (10) of the type wherein a person grips handle devices (12, 30) lying at opposite ends of a rope that extends through a housing (22), the person pulling one end of the rope away from the housing while resisting movement... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7163488 | Free weight assistance and training device A free weight assistance and training device includes a base and a generally upright weight support structure mounted on and extending upwards from and over the base. A free weight support bar is connected to a computer-controlled weight tensioning device which is m... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7163499 | Apparatus for working the abdominal muscles while protecting the back and promoting diaphragmatic breathing Device for working specifically the abdominal muscles in a staged, global, symmetrical and asymmetrical manner, while protecting the back and encouraging diaphragmatic breathing. The invention concerns a device permitting the toning up of the abdominal muscle... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7128701 | Knee-chest rowing bench A kneeling bench and a head rest with a face opening afford a user a way to be comfortably situated in a face down position to perform rowing motions with free weights or weight stacks. The lateral distance between the two bench elements can be adjusted as can the v... | 10/31/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7052440 | Dual-function treading exerciser A dual-function exercise device includes lower body exercise device, a frame, and a movable handle assembly. The movable handle assembly includes two independent pulling devices and a rotary shaft journalled on the frame. Each pulling device includes a pulley dispos... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6770014 | Resistance type exercise device The present invention relates to a resistance type exercise device that uses frictional forces between members to provide resistance for a variety of different exercises. In operation, when a pull cord is withdrawn from the exercise device, a cord wheel converts the... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6749546 | Structure of an exercising apparatus as a rowboat A structure of an exercising apparatus as a rowboat including mainly a housing and a base skeleton, the housing includes a handle, a drawing element, a pedaling portion, a display device, a sensor and a reeling axle. When the handle is drawn backwards to move, the d... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6659920 | Rhythmic motion driver A rhythmic motion driver having a case containing flywheels and a guide along which the flywheels move linearly while rotating. A spring is within the case that compresses and expands in response to oscillatory motion of a bar that extends through an open... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6641506 | Walking machine having two footboards capable of swiveling laterally A walking machine includes a base, two swivel devices, two footboards movable in sideway directions, a connection transmission device, two recovery transmission devices, and a damping device. The footboards are driven by two feet of an exerciser to actuat... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6440044 | Resistance mechanism with series connected resistance packs A resistance mechanism suitable for applications such as resistance exercise equipment, cable reels, garage doors and other equipment requiring a resistive force. Resistance packs include circular rims and central hubs connected by deformable spokes. The ... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6315701 | Portable exercise machine Portable exercise machine having a base, a capstan rotatively mounted within the base, an elongated cable wrapped about the capstan and trained about guides toward opposite ends of the base with end portions of the cable extending beyond the base, handles... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6126580 | Resistance exercise machine with series connected resistance packs A resistance mechanism suitable for resistance exercise equipment. Resistance packs include circular rims and central hubs connected by deformable spokes. The packs are stacked in pairs with the rims in each pair pinned together and the hubs rotatable rel... | 10/03/2000 |
| 5499960 | Multi-functional exercise device A multi-functional exercise device includes a base plate having opposed first and second end portions and an intermediate portion between the first and second end portions. An upright hollow housing has a bottom end mounted on the base plate at an interme... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5429572 | Friction exercise device having a single supply and take up reel A portable exercise device includes a base having a flat central section on which the user may either stand, sit or lie and a strap housing on each side of the central section. The base comprises two sections joined by mating extrusions such that the base... | 07/04/1995 |
| 5302161 | Flexible line guidance and tension measuring device The present invention provides a flexible line guidance and tension measuring device for use on an exercise apparatus to guide a flexible line from a resistance mechanism to an exercise member and measure tension in the flexible line. A fixed member is op... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5260870 | Apparatus for measuring instantaneous power by leg-stretching power An apparatus for measuring the instantaneous power generated by a leg extension, which includes a seat provided above a drive system unit on which a subject is seated. A slide rail extends forwardly from the drive system unit, and a foot plate slides alon... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5242340 | Low impact exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for simulating stair climbing, stair hopping and downhill skiing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base with a vertical support extending upwardly therefrom and a handrail supported by the vertical support. Two foot pedals are p... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5209713 | Method and apparatus for use in enhancing explosive leg power There is disclosed a method and apparatus for use in enhancing explosive leg power. Included is a supporting device for supporting an object which is selected to maximally motivate the individual seeking explosive leg power. Included is a device for allow... | 05/11/1993 |
| 5195937 | Multi-exercise apparatus A multiple exercise unit capable of providing a user with a wide range of strength and conditioning exercises. The exercise unit provides resistance through an isokinetic device which utilizes a clutch mechanism. Lines extend out of the isokinetic device ... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5154684 | Exercise apparatus for the human body The apparatus comprises a base and a pull bar. A cord is attached to the ends of the pull bar, and the cord is guided over a floating pulley. The pulley is in turn connected to an energy dissipating device so that they pull on the cord lengths at the ends... | 10/13/1992 |
| 5108093 | Multipurpose exerciser A multipurpose exercise apparatus may be assembled into a plurality of configurations and positioned in a plurality of orientations to perform a variety of exercises, including cross-country-skiing-type exercises and rowing-type exercises.... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5046727 | Wrist exercise device A wrist exercise device includes a hollow shaft which houses a pair of compression springs. Tension disks are provided at the remote ends of the springs. The disks are moved toward and away from each other by turning a tension knob at one end of the devic... | 09/10/1991 |
| 4979733 | Apparatus for training, investigation and re-education in particular for the neuro-muscular function The invention relates to apparatus for training, investigation, and re-education, in particular for the neuromuscular system. The invention is mounted on a fixed frame and includes a matched is kinetic work system and a programmable two force drive work s... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4948119 | Swimming motion exercise machine The exercise device of the present invention is comprised of a seat which supports the user in a generally upright position where the arms and legs are free to move in a manner similar to that encountered while swimming. The seat is supported above a base... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4944511 | Adjustable resilient reel exerciser A portable exercise device which provides the benefits of working out with free weights. Adjustable foot pads on opposite sides of a central housing accommodate different stance widths and retract to a compact storage position. Right and left reels in the... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4871165 | Portable friction resistant exercise device A portable exercise device for the full and efficient exercise of any group of muscles provides a predetermined and calibrated resistive force established by virtue of friction forces. The exercise device includes, a housing having an integrally formed ha... | 10/03/1989 |
| 4869492 | Apparatus for exercising hands against constant force A hand grip includes first and second grip members connected to each other at a pivot point for permitting said first and second grip members to be moved together and away from each other. The two hand grip members are connected together through a pawl an... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4779866 | Portable friction resistant exercise device A portable exercise device for the full and efficient exercise of any group of muscles provides a predetermined and calibrated resistive force established by virtue of friction forces. The exercise device includes, a housing having an integrally formed ha... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4765615 | Exercising apparatus Exercising apparatus (10) including a seat (21) on which a user (U) is seated for exercising, a rear tensioning device (24) positioned behind the seat (21) and mounted for movement between opposed sides of the user (U), and a front tensioning device (28) ... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4625962 | Upper body exercise apparatus A lower support frame (A) mounts a lower body support structure (B) and an upper body exercise structure (C) thereon. The upper body exercise structure includes an upper frame (30) which is selectively and adjustably mounted on the lower support frame. A ... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4625961 | Transportable home energy training device and sprocket A transportable home energy training device having a supply drum with a tension element wound thereabout, the supply drum being rotatably coupled to a braking member, the braking member associated with a number of braking devices which may be selectively ... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4235439 | Friction type exercising device An exercising device comprises a base member, a shaft rotatably mounted within the base member and a pulley mounted on each end of the shaft. There are free-wheels engaging the pulleys and the shaft for rotation in one direction and permitting the pulleys... | 11/25/1980 |
| 4138106 | Weight training apparatus A weight training apparatus, which normally includes a pair of cables and a bar interconnecting the cables. The cables are wound preferably on a reel, and a brake device controls the reel to regulate the force required to unwind the cables from the reel. ... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4077626 | Exercising machine An exercise apparatus comprising a platform, a bench mounted on the platform and adapted to provide a foot space on each side of said bench, a bar transversing said bench attached at its ends to a pair of lines, a linear to rotational motion converter ope... | 03/07/1978 |
| 3995853 | Exercising device The exercising device has a housing which is attached to a stationary surface. A cord which has a hand grip on its free end can be pulled out of the housing against the adjustable internal resistance of the exercising device. The amount of internal resist... | 12/07/1976 |
