Did You Know...
...that one person who claimed to be the inventor of the television is Russian emigre Vladimir Zworykin? In 1929 David Sarnoff, founder of RCA, asked Zworykin what it would take to develop TV for commercial use. He said: a year and a half and $100,000. In reality, it took 20 years and $50 million! Before his death in 1982 at the age of 92, Zworykin said of his invention: "The technique is wonderful. It is beyond my expectations. But the programs! I would never let my children even come close to this thing."
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8430800 | Leg exercise machine The invention is directed to be a hand portable exercise and training machine to improve the user's initial linear quickness and speed from a stationary or set position. The machine consists of a horizontal beam mounted above the floor with a movable foot sled, a st... | 04/30/2013 |
| 8348816 | Storable exercise apparatus for professional and home use A storable exercise apparatus for home use. The apparatus includes an upright tower, a base structure, a bench frame, and a bench attached to the bench frame. A set of flexible pull lines coupled to a resilient spring system are carried within the tower structure. T... | 01/08/2013 |
| 8328702 | Lower back machine and method of training therefor A lower back machine provides highly effective lower back and core training while protecting a user's body, namely the user's back, from injury. The machine may comprise a brace to prevent the user from overextending the user's back and a resistance device to provid... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8328701 | Exercise platform The invention is an inclined dome shaped exercise platform. The upper surface of the platform of the invention is large and shallow so that a user can comfortably lie on it. The dome is made of a stiff material and it is preferably covered with a layer of foam, whic... | 12/11/2012 |
| 8241190 | Exercise machine An exercise machine which has a seat and a backrest which are mounted for independent pivotal movement about an axis to respective chosen inclinations, structure which is fixed to, and which is movable together with, the seat, and resistance bands which are located ... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8221295 | Exercise device with features for simultaneously working out the upper and lower body An exercise device, comprising an upper body unit including at least one load member having at least one elastic/resilient element and a pair of gripping portions for manual grasping by the user, wherein an applied force exerted onto the gripping portions transition... | 07/17/2012 |
| 8216116 | Machine for gymnastic exercises, particularly for muscle stretching A machine for gymnastic exercises, particularly for muscle stretching, comprising a supporting frame, a seat which is fixed with respect to the supporting frame, and a back rest which is pivoted to the supporting frame for moving the back rest between a position whi... | 07/10/2012 |
| 8210998 | Abdominal exercise device An abdominal exercise device has a base, a seat mounted on the base, a front frame rotatably on a front of the base, a rear frame rotatably mounted on a rear of the base, a connecter connected pivotally to the front frame and the rear frame, an adjusting assembly mo... | 07/03/2012 |
| 8083656 | Multi-functional exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance, the exercise apparatus comprising a column, a spooling device coupled to the column, and an elastic member coupled to the spooling device, wherein movement of the elastic cord is permitte... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8052585 | Rehabilitation apparatus An exercise machine designed to enhance flexibility and allow for controlled stretching of torso muscles is herein disclosed. The machine comprises a padded cushion upon which a user is situated in a seated position. The machine also comprises a padded bolster which... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8029425 | Portable multipurpose whole body exercise device A portable multipurpose whole body exercise device which can be used for general fitness, Pilates-type, core strengthening, therapeutic, and rehabilitative exercises as well as stretching and physical therapy and which includes storable accessories that can be withd... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8025614 | Exercise mat and system for ensuring proper form and posture during exercise An exercise system preferably having a mat dimensioned to support a user stretched out on the floor. The mat has a central fastening band disposed widthwise across the mat. A belt fits around the midsection of the user adapted to be aligned with and at least partial... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7998042 | Exercise system using exercise resistance cables An exercise chair for an exercise system. The exercise system is of a type that utilizes an exercise resistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an exercise resistance cable having a first end being connectable to an exercise chair, and; a handgrip connected ... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7985168 | Power stride apparatus and method of training therefor The power stride apparatus and method therefor is directed to training the quads and gluts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises rotatable pedal assemblies having articulating pedals which may be engaged by a user's feet. The apparatus may include a seat to su... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7959544 | Exercise device with resistance An exercise device is provided which comprises a base configured to support the exercise device, an arcuate path extending from the base, a limb support configured to receive a limb of a user and which moves along the arcuate path, and a resistance member attachable... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7942793 | Adjustable resistance exercise device A resistance exercise device enables resistance training by using one or more retractable cables that provide resistance to the user when the user pulls on the cable(s). The resistance exercise device provides a retraction force to retract the cable(s), which is ind... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7909745 | Adjustable resistance exercise device A resistance exercise device enables resistance training by using one or more retractable cables that provide resistance to the user when the user pulls on the cable(s). The resistance exercise device provides a retraction force to retract the cable(s), which is ind... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7857738 | Hip flexor A hip flexor is a resistance training device used for training or rehabilitating the muscles and other body structures of the hip and thigh. The hip flexor comprises a frame with a hip actuator having an actuator arm which rotates about a pivot. One or more springs ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850585 | Exercise apparatus The exercise apparatus has a plurality of flat belt-shaped elastomeric resistance bands provided in like or differing elastomeric resistance and like or differing lengths. A specifically designed rectangular mounting bracket is provided for each band end. Each recta... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850584 | Exercise apparatus with a pull cord looped about a central pulley and first and second free pulleys An exercise apparatus includes a frame, first and second free pulleys, first and second handle portions, first and second frame pulleys attached to the frame, a central pulley, a pull cord, and a resistance member. The first free pulley includes a first pulley wheel... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846080 | Machine and method for head, neck and, shoulder stretching A machine and method of stretching and exercising the human body, specifically the head, neck, and upper shoulder region. The machine employs three separate user-controlled actuators to allow the user to move and adjust her head, neck, and upper shoulders to almost ... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7811215 | Multi-purpose exercise device An exercise device capable of simultaneously exercising a plurality of muscle groups, which includes an exercise chair mounted to a base, the exercise chair having a pivotally-resistant seat back. The exercise device further includes large, curvilinear conduits thro... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7806812 | Foldable exercise device Disclosed is a foldable exercise device comprising a seat with a front and rear portion. The front portion is pivotably attached to at least one support member. The rear portion includes an intermediate pivotably lateral support member attached between first and sec... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803094 | Seating device having exercise functionality The invention relates to a seating device having exercise functionality. In particular, the invention relates to a seating device that can be used as furniture as well as an exercising device. The invention further relates to a seating device having stretchable cord... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7775950 | Inclinable exercise device with abdominal crunch board and method An abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device includes a handle bar including opposite terminating engagement portions; a pair of opposing brackets coupled to the opposite terminating engagement portions, the pair of opposing brackets and the opposite ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7722512 | Prone exerciser A prone exerciser includes a slide unit disposed with at least a rail, a buffering and locating member, a handle, and a pedal. The buffering and locating member is fixed on front end of the rail for providing buffering and locating effects to the handle. The handle ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704199 | Exercise apparatus This description is not intended to limit the scope of the claims herein. An exercise device comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which is designed to carry and restrain one end of a canti... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7699762 | 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... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7691038 | Convertible gym training device and corresponding weight-training bench The invention concerns a convertible gym training device intended to be removably connected to a weight-training device that permits training of lower and upper body limbs. According to the invention, such a convertible gym training device in particular compr... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7691039 | Step barrel/chair exercise apparatus A Pilates step barrel/chair exercise apparatus has side walls and a unique elastic resistance member anchor structure fastened to each of the side walls. Each anchor structure has an anchor socket assembly fastened to one of the side walls and a removable elastic me... | 04/06/2010 |
| 7662076 | Exercising machine An exercising machine includes a front foot member, a rear foot member, an upright mounted on the front foot member to support a handlebar, two sliding tubes connected in parallel between the upright and the rear foot member, two slide members respectively coupled t... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7635323 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for use with a chair, the chair having a base, a pedestal, and a seat, the exercise apparatus includes a support assembly adapted to removably attach to the pedestal, an elongate resilient member having a proximal end portion and a distal end p... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7611450 | Portable, collapsible exercise machine A portable, collapsible exercise machine having an adjustable support member having a first portion having a first end and a second end and a second portion having a first end and a second end. The portable collapsible exercise machine further includes a removable, ... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7604579 | Step barrel/chair exercise apparatus A Pilates step barrel/chair exercise apparatus has side walls and a unique elastic resistance member anchor structure fastened to each of the side walls. Each anchor structure has an anchor socket assembly fastened to one of the side walls and a removable elastic me... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7585261 | Apparatus for exercising deep abdominal and back muscles The invention is an apparatus for exercising deep abdominal and back muscles, consisting of a minimum of at least two flexible vertical frames at a distance from each other for a person to fit in, whose other ends are anchored onto a base. The frames are connected t... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7537553 | Office and desk exercise chair system An exercise apparatus is provided having a mobile desk chair including a seat with at least two arm attachment members. A back rest is provided pivotally attached to the seat. A base is provided connected to the seat, the base including a center post and a plurality... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7485078 | Waist and buttocks exerciser A waist and buttocks exerciser has a base, a seat being mounted pivotally on the base, multiple connectors being mounted on the base, a resilient rope being wrapped around the connectors and two leg supporters being attached rotatably onto the base. Each leg support... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7381168 | Exercise system using exercise resistance cables An exercise resistance cable apparatus for engagement with an activity bay of a support structure. The exercise resistance cable apparatus includes a plurality of serially connected cable/anchor modules. A first of the cable/anchor modules includes a first elastic e... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7374518 | Collapsible rotary torso exercise machine The construction of a collapsible rotary torso exercise machine is disclosed. The machine's extended parts fold down and/or detach so that it may be stored in a small space. The machine is also lightweight and therefore portable. Three different types of resistance ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7361125 | Rigid arm pull down exercise machine An exercise machine for performing lat pull down exercises has a main frame having a user support pivot mount, a user support pivotally mounted on the user support pivot mount for supporting a user in a seated position, and an exercise arm having handles for grippin... | 04/22/2008 |
