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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8118711 | Security apparatus for treadmill A treadmill is provided with a security apparatus. The security apparatus includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes a casing and a conductive card. The conductive card includes a first portion disposed in the casing and a second portion extended from the casin... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113990 | Method of controlling an exercise apparatus A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8083644 | Resistance garments and active materials Resistance garments include for example a first cuff and a second cuff that circumscribe a portion of a wearer's body; an adjustment device fixedly attached to the first cuff; and a resistive element connecting the first cuff and the second cuff, and coupling with t... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079937 | Exercise apparatus with automatically adjustable foot motion An elliptical exercise apparatus includes a frame, a pair of footpads, and a linkage coupling the footpads to the frame and for guiding the footpads in closed paths when a user's feet apply forces to the footpads. The linkage, which includes a rotatable member havin... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8038577 | Personal workout management system The invention relates to an interactive exercise management system. The system may be used for improving a workout environment for a specific user or group of users, tracking exercise information, and providing future workout information. The system, and method of u... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025606 | Method and apparatus for integrating physical exercise and interactive multimedia A physical exercise method and apparatus comprises a mat/cushion device and accessories designed for fitness interactivity using an array of variations of graphics specifically placed on the mat. The locations of the graphics are provided as an aid to guide proper b... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7976433 | Biomechanical diagnostic machine for bicycle fitting, rehabilitation and training Presented is a bike fitting and diagnostic machine with adjustable rider contact points of the saddle, the pedals, and the handlebars. Adjustments can be made while the rider pedals, and while the rider's output is measured in watts, calories, heart rate, or other u... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7963885 | Chasing training device An athletic training device to develop speed and agility. A robot can be programmed or remote controlled to move in an erratic manner so that it can be chased by an athlete. An on-board shut-off unit stops the device when it is removed by the athlete chasing the dev... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7946958 | Exercise machine capable of providing suitable training and control method thereof An exercise machine and control method thereof, the control method comprising following steps: setting personal physical parameters, receiving a mode selection command, determining to enter either an automatic operating mode or a manual operating mode, entering the ... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7938752 | Portable operation control panel structure of a sport equipment The present invention relates to a portable operation control panel structure of a sport equipment comprising a portable electronic device with a built-in driver program including an exercise plan and an operating sport equipment for executing basic operation contro... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7914418 | Method and apparatus in connection with exercise An apparatus for an interval exercise performable by a person, the interval exercise including at least two training intervals, each including a work phase and a recovery phase, wherein processing a first exercise parameter data characterizing an exertion level of t... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7883444 | Exercising device operated by a motor to perform a passive reciprocating motion An exercising device includes a base, a driving unit and a limit cap. The base has an upper surface provided with two toothed racks, a first contact switch and a second contact switch and a lower surface provided with an antiskid member. The limit cap has an elongat... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7871355 | Vibration training device A training device includes a motor including a sensor member connected therewith which is electrically connected to a vibration control unit which controls the motor via commands from a user. A torque output unit is connected with an output shaft of the motor and tr... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7862475 | Exercise device with proximity sensor An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A co... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857729 | Automated striking and blocking trainer with quantitative feedback An automated striking and blocking trainer is disclosed. In some embodiments, the trainer includes the following: a frame; a striking body joined with the frame, the punching bag including one or more strike zone assemblies, the strike zone assemblies each having a ... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7854684 | Wearable device An article of clothing constructed from one or more materials includes a flexible display element attached to the one or more materials of the article of clothing and circuitry for controlling the flexible display element. ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7841964 | Exercise device and method for simulating physical activity An exercise and performance evaluation apparatus includes a revolving belt on which a subject can perform bipedal locomotion, a harness for securing the subject at a fixed position relative to the apparatus, a means for measuring the force applied by the subject to ... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7837595 | Controller for an exercise bicycle A controller is disclosed, especially but not exclusively, for use in combination with an exercise apparatus. The controller comprises in one arrangement a handlebar assembly and one or more input devices, of at least one of the input device being responsive to move... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7811201 | Fitness applications of a wireless device Methods and wireless devices for use in connection with a fitness program and/or an exercise apparatus. In one such method, fitness information is stored in a memory and operative communication is established with an exercise apparatus. At least a subset of the fitn... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7780573 | Omni-directional treadmill with applications A treadmill having a track assembly that allows a user to navigate in any arbitrary direction. A movable user support has a plurality of rotatable members that rotate about axes normal to the direction of movement of the user support. Separate power drive mechanism ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758469 | Exercise device visual representation An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member. ... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7753824 | Finger-touch type sensor for an exercise apparatus A finger-touch sensor for an exercise apparatus, comprising at least a detection recess formed at a handrail (or a swing arm) of the exercise apparatus for insertion of a human finger. At least one block-out short-wave sensor having an emitter and a corresponding re... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7713172 | Exercise device with proximity sensor An exercise device configured to sense and respond to objects in proximity to the exercise device is provided. The device includes a sensor configured to sense objects in proximity to the exercise device other than the user who is operating the exercise device. A co... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713171 | Exercise equipment with removable digital script memory An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system havin... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7608015 | Exercise device and method for simulating physical activity An exercise and performance evaluation apparatus includes a revolving belt on which a subject can perform bipedal locomotion, a harness for securing the subject at a fixed position relative to the apparatus, a means for measuring the force applied by the subject to ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7601096 | Exercise equipment abuse prevention control system and network employing same An exercise device abuse-prevention control system is provided to help prevent users of community or shared exercise equipment from spending too much time on the equipment and not allowing other users to use and enjoy the equipment. The control system includes an ex... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7500937 | Diet compliance system A computer-based system for monitoring and improving a user's dietary compliance by providing the user with multiple forms of feedback designed to encourage adherence to a dietary program. In one embodiment the system comprises a personal computer having a commercia... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7435203 | Stride adjustment program In an elliptical step exercise apparatus where stride length can be varied the various user programs can take advantage of this feature to provide for an enhanced workout. A control system can be used to implement a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill prog... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7410448 | Exercise belt for stomach muscles The present invention provides a mechanical device for stimulating stomach muscles, comprising a belt-like element sized to be worn with a section thereof adjacent the stomach muscles of the wearer, the belt being associated with a motor and a power element for driv... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7373280 | Method and system for detecting measurement error A method of and system for detecting a measurement error. The method includes: receiving measurement data from a measurement unit and user expression data from a user; corresponding each of the received measurement data and expression data to any one section of a pl... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7357756 | System for creating a personalized fitness video for an individual An assessment of an individual with respect to flexibility, cardiovascular condition, body fat composition, muscular strength and condition, as well as other health conditions and limitations is made. Based on this assessment a specific fitness plan is determined fo... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354380 | Heart rate monitor for controlling entertainment devices Described is a motivational fitness device, which controls the audio output of a television or audio component in response to the heart rate. The user must exercise in their specific heart rate target training range to keep their entertainment device turned on at an... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7347806 | Rocking type exercising apparatus A wedge-shaped tilt provider is attached in contact with the bottom surface of a seat and the upper surface of a seat connection member of a rocking mechanism to set the seat to an initial inclined position relative to a reference position. By setting the seat to a ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7344481 | Treadmill with moveable console The present invention relates to exercise apparatuses. In more particular the present invention relates to a self-adjusting treadmill having a moveable console and a self-adjusting cushioning assembly. According to one aspect of the present invention, the moveable c... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341542 | Exercise machine An exercise device providing a fore and aft horizontal component of striding motion that is dynamically user-defined, while providing a vertical component of the motion that is maintained on a predetermined vertically reciprocating path in some embodiments. The exer... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7322904 | Lower limb function training device A lower limb function training device which the patient themselves can use safely with no sense of fear, which is used to prevent or improve a drop foot contracture or to expand the excursion of a joint while preventing the patient from using it over an appropriate ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7315749 | Casting for portable communication device The invention relates to a casing for a portable communication device. The casing has an opening face carrying user input elements and a display, and rails are located against movement relative to a spacing element to strengthen the casing against flexing. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7312766 | Method and system for time/motion compensation for head mounted displays A method and system for time-motion compensation for use with head mounted displays is disclosed. According to the method, a remote camera captures an image for display on a head-mounted display (HMD) including a viewing window. The image and camera position data is... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7311640 | System and method for verifying the calibration of an exercise apparatus A calibration verification system 20 comprises a trainer 40 having a load generator, a variable load control system (hidden by the cover of the load generator) connected in electrical communication with the load generator, and an exercise trainer compu... | 12/25/2007 |
