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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6746377 | Adjustable pedal exercise apparatus An adjustable pedal exercise apparatus is provided which a user operates while in a standing position. The apparatus includes a rotation assembly mounted on a frame structure. This rotation assembly includes a plurality of rotational members connected together by ei... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6736762 | Exerciser having handle for adjusting resistance An exerciser includes a rotary member rotatably supported on a base and driven by foot pedals, a handle stem pivotally supported on the base, and a brake cable engaged around the rotary member and having one end coupled to the handle stem. The brake cable is arrange... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6736761 | Stationary bicycle resistance generator A resistance generator adapted to a stationary bicycle exerciser to produce resistance when driven by cycling essentially comprised of a support unit, a transmission unit and a magnetism controlled unit; within, said magnetism controlled unit containing multiples of... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6730003 | Pedal assembly for stationary bicycle A pedal assembly for a stationary bicycle having a foot receiving platform. The pedal axle is located generally aligned with the heel of the user's foot when positioned on the platform. A counterbalance weight system rearward of the foot opposes the tendency of the ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6723029 | Pedal mechanism for cycles A drive mechanism for bicycles or similar exercise equipment in which the left and right pedals move generally up and down in a vertical plane. The pedals slide on vertical slide bars from their top to bottom positions. The pedals are connected by a pedal chain that... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6724299 | Bicycle data communication method and apparatus A method of communicating data in a bicycle data processing system comprises the steps of communicating first information from a transmitter to a receiver, wherein the first information has a first rate of change; and communicating second information from the transm... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6719670 | One-way output device with a clockwise-counterclockwise rotating unit A one-way output device with a clockwise-counterclockwise unit includes a lengthwise hollow sleeve formed with a recessed fixing base. An inner gear cover is covered on the fixing base. A solar gear and two planetary gears are positioned between the fixing base and ... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6719665 | Step simulator having pace adjustment device A step simulator having pace adjustment device includes a stand, a driving wheel and a idler wheel rotatably secured to the stand and connected by a belt, a pair of tread bars indirectly pivoted to a pair of cranks of the driving wheel via a pair of adjustment devic... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6715779 | Exercise scooter with stunt features A compact scooter supported by a pair of wheels is propelled by the cyclic operation of a pair of stabilized pedals by a standing user with hands on a handlebar. The elongate pedals having curved ends are connected to a crank and rocker link for predetermined pedal ... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6712737 | Exercise apparatus with video effects synchronized to exercise parameters An apparatus for synchronizing the movement of a stationary bicycle with video effects produced on a video display of a computer, wherein the bicycle has a rear wheel, handlebars, and a pair of front wheel forks operatively engaged with the handlebars. The apparatus... | 03/30/2004 |
| 6702721 | Bicycle trainer with movable resistance device An exerciser adapted for use with a pedaled device includes a frame having a post support ends for supporting the pedaled device and a frame mounting flange. A resistance device is selectively securable to the frame mounting flange in a first position rel... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6699161 | Adjustable pedal drive mechanism An adjustable pedal drive mechanism for bicycles and exercise machines includes a pedal arm attachment plate assembly on each side of the cycle or machine frame. Each plate assembly provides adjustment of the pivotally attached pedal arm, for altering its... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6695752 | Wheel-type resistance device for a bicycle exerciser A wheel-type resistance device for providing a resisting force to a bicycle exerciser, includes two swing arms pivotally mounted on an exerciser frame and outboard to two side walls of a flywheel so as to swingable to be remote from or close to the side w... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6692411 | Exercise apparatus with elevating seat An exercise apparatus alters the elevation of a person based on the person's level of exertion. The exercise itself may involve bodily motion and/or isometric exercise performed by the person's arms and/or legs. The elevating process may be directly linke... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6692410 | Compact step simulator with double inertial wheels A compact step simulator with double inertial wheels includes a rack combined with a front and a rear cylinder stands which are connected by a tilt plate and a vertical post on the top of which is a handle, an indicator and speed governor, a pair of inert... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6689019 | 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 embodiment... | 02/10/2004 |
| 6685598 | Epicycle gear exercise device An improved elliptical path exercise machine is provided that is simple and robust in its construction, requires minimal maintenance, provides smooth even exercise motion, and which has a compact foot-print. The apparatus includes a pair of planetary gear... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6679812 | Momentum-free running exercise machine for both agonist and antagonist muscle groups using controllably variable bi-directional resistance A computer controlled exercise machine, particularly adapted for running exercises, virtually eliminates inertial effects and controls resistance to pushing and pulling as a function of instantaneous position in a stroke and/or instantaneous velocity, usi... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6672994 | Total body exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a frame, an arm supporting member, and a leg supporting member. A sensor is connected to the arm supporting member, and/or a resilient member is interconnected between the arm supporting member and either the leg supporting ... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6669604 | Transmission device for an electric cycling exerciser An electric cycling exerciser includes a housing with a rotatable shaft, two pedals attached to the shaft, a gear mounted on the shaft, and a motor for driving the gear. A safety member is fixed to the shaft and received in the gear. The gear includes at ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6669603 | Stationary exercise bicycle The invention is directed to a stationary bicycle which has load-providing components allowing for fine-tuned adjustment of the selected load. The load providing components are made of relatively simple mechanical components so as to increase the reliabil... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6666799 | Recumbent total body exerciser A recumbent apparatus for exercise and physical therapy providing a lower body workout, an upper body workout and cardiovascular conditioning, the apparatus comprising a frame having a forward end and a rearward end, the frame generally defining a longitu... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6663541 | Exercise machine provided with means to enable a user thereof to assume interchangeably a seated position and an inverted position An exercise machine includes a base, a seat mounted on the base and provided with a backrest, a leg-exercising mechanism mounted on the base, and two hand grips connected to the leg-exercising mechanism. The seat and the backrest are provided with two roc... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6663539 | Passive device for exercising legs of a user thereof A leg-exercising device includes a base, two support frames mounted on the base, a motor located between the support frames, a transmission gear mounted on a drive axle and actuated by the motor, two sprocket wheels mounted at two ends of the drive axle, ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6659916 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a plurality of exercise terminals, wherein a workout of an exerciser includes at least two exercises performed at one or more of the exercise terminals. Each exercise terminal includes a communication device for communicating t... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6659486 | Exercise scooter A compact exercise scooter supported by a pair of wheels is propelled by the cyclic operation of a pair of stabilized pedals by a standing user with hands on a handlebar. The elongate pedals are connected to a crank and guide for predetermined pedal angle... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6659915 | Exercise machine An improved leg exercise apparatus by modifying a conventional apparatus to improve its durability and substantially eliminate the existing problem of a rocking motion. First, the foot ramps are reinforced underneath by double brackets and a plurality of ... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6652425 | Cyclocentric ergometer A cyclocentric ergometer and method in which a relative position of a seat on a seat slide rack is adjusted, a load is applied on the seat slide rack with elastic cords to confine back and forth movement of the seat slide rack to within a range, and a use... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6652423 | Exercise machine provided with means to enhance operational stability thereof An exercise machine includes a base, a damping device, an upright rod, and two handles fastened pivotally to the upright rod such that the handles are pivoted at the bottom end with a linking rod in conjunction with a connection rod having a slide frame i... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6648801 | Exercise apparatus with elliptical foot motion An exercise apparatus includes a frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right rocker links pivotally mounted on the frame; and left and right foot supporting bars having rearward ends rotatably connected to respective cranks... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6648802 | Variable pitch stationary exercise bicycle A stationary exercise bicycle having a frame; a base pivotally connected to said frame and having a front portion, a rear portion, and a side portion connecting said front portion to said rear portion; a pedaling mechanism connected to said frame; a flywh... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6645129 | Recumbent exercise apparatus with leg curl The present invention relates to the field of pull/push exercise with an exercise machine that exercises the abdominal, back and leg muscles with the operator recumbent in the face upwards position. Foot contacts follow an arcuate curve path positioned ab... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6641507 | Free wheel clutch mechanism for bicyclic drive train An exercise bicycle including a frame having a seat and handlebars, a high-inertia flywheel having a hub at a center of rotation, the flywheel being rotatably supported on the frame at the hub, and a drive train including a drive sprocket, a crank arm att... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6629909 | Elliptical exercise methods and apparatus Various exercise apparatus have respective linkage assemblies which are movably mounted on a frame and link rotation of left and right cranks to elliptical movement of left and right foot supporting members. The linkage assemblies include separate linkage... | 10/07/2003 |
| 6623406 | Leg-exercising device A leg-exercising device comprises a base, two slide rail seats, two transmission members, and two pedals. The slide rail seats are mounted on the base and are provided therein with a receiving space for disposing the transmission member which is formed of... | 09/23/2003 |
| 6620081 | Exercise stand and centrifugal resistance unit for a bicycle A first support arm 2 fixed to a base 1, a second support arm 3 pivotally attached to the base. A cam operated by a foot lever 6B controls the pivot position of the second arm, moving it toward or away from the first arm to clamp or release the rear axle ... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6612970 | Adjustable stationary exercise bicycle A new and unique highly adjustable stationary exercise bicycle for children or adolescents is presented incorporating a number of features specifically designed for youthful stationary bicycle users. The improvements over the prior art include infinitely ... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612969 | Variable stride elliptical exercise apparatus The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates walking, jogging and climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm e... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6607471 | Movement training device with two movable actuating elements A movement training device includes two movable actuating elements for a pair of extremities of a person. At least one electric motor drives and/or brakes the actuating elements and an electronic unit regulates and/or controls the movement of the actuatin... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6607470 | Method and apparatus for coupling a wheelchair to an exercise apparatus An exercise method using a chair-bicycle assembly allows people in wheelchairs to exercise in order to maintain and improve their health status. This method especially benefits elderly and handicapped people who are bound to a wheelchair. A wheelchair is ... | 08/19/2003 |
