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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8052581 | Dual actuation mechanism for braking and stopping rotation of a rotating member A dual actuation mechanism for controlling resistance applied to a rotating member includes a lever, a first actuator and a second actuator. The first actuator and second actuator are both operably coupled to the lever, wherein the first actuator and the second actu... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8025611 | Adjustable stride length exercise method and apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a frame for residing on a horizontal surface, a pair of arm-supporting members for supporting the user's arms and a pair of leg-supporting members for supporting the user's legs. A linkage assembly couples the arm-supporting members an... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7901334 | Exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance assembly The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus with an adjustable resistance assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly has a screw portion. An user can rotate an operating portion which is connected to one end of the screw portion to move the screw portio... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7815551 | Seated exercise apparatus A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members are rotatably connected t... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7785236 | Exerciser having magnets adjusting device The present invention discloses an exerciser having magnets adjusting device, which comprises a frame assembly, a flywheel, a driving assembly, a power transmission mechanism and a magnets adjusting device. The magnets adjusting device includes a guiding rail, a sli... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7740565 | Compact driving and resistance device for stationary bikes A driving and resistance device for stationary bikes includes a frame including two boards between which a flywheel is located, a shaft extends through the flywheel and the two boards. A driving wheel is mounted to the shaft and drives the flywheel. The driving unit... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7727125 | Exercise machine and method for use in training selected muscle groups An exercise machine and a method for its use in training selected muscle groups by controlled use of brakes to resist crank movement adjustably at specific and adjustable controlled positions in the rotation of a crank. A control system may be incorporated to cause ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7591765 | Free wheel clutch mechanism for bicycle 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 attached to an... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7588518 | Method and apparatus for torque-controlled eccentric exercise training A method and apparatus for increasing locomotor muscle size and strength at low training intensities using eccentric ergometry. ... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585258 | Power sensing eddy current resistance unit for an exercise device An exercise system includes a user input arrangement; a rotatable member that rotates in response to an input force applied by a user on the user input arrangement; a power sensing arrangement that senses power applied to the rotatable member due to the input force ... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7569001 | Free wheel clutch mechanism for bicycle 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 attached to an... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7530933 | Resistance generating device for a training bicycle A resistance generating device includes a friction wheel adapted to frictionally engage a bicycle wheel of a training bicycle to be rotated therewith, a first magnetically attractive member, and a second magnetically attractive member which is rotated with the frict... | 05/12/2009 |
| 7470220 | Bicycle mounted exercise and training device A bicycle trainer is a bicycle-mounted apparatus used to produce friction to resist the turning of a wheel of a bicycle, thereby requiring the rider to exert more energy than would otherwise be necessary. The bicycle trainer is adjustable by the rider while riding, ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7419458 | Adjustable stationary exercise bicycle A new and unique highly adjustable stationary exercise bicycle is presented incorporating a number of features specifically designed for youthful stationary bicycle users. The improvements over the prior art include infinitely adjustable vertical and horizontal seat... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7364537 | Wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus A wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of bendable blades for changing the form of the wind-facing side thereof or adjusting the wind-facing angle. A movable clamping device includes a hub supported on an output ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357768 | Recliner exerciser A recliner exerciser for simulating walking in which the user can adjust the degree on reclining as well as the amount of simulated walking and exercise his or her legs are subjected. A motorized gear box operates two moveable foot rests in varying degrees of inclin... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7351187 | Resistance and power monitoring device and system for exercise equipment An exercise device includes pedals, a belt and a hydro-kinetic brake. A user applies muscular force to the pedals and the pedal belt transfers the motion of the pedals to a flywheel shaft of the fluid brake. The pedals may be configured to accept force from a hand, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7335137 | Drive system for magnetic resistance exercisers A drive system for a magnetic resistance exerciser includes a fixed wheel and at least one rotatable wheel which are rotatably connected to the weight wheel and the fixed wheel by two respective belts. The fixed wheel and the weight wheel share a common shaft which ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314434 | Damper adjusting device for exercise apparatus A damper adjusting device is mounted on a base of an exercise apparatus, including a resistance wheel, a pivoting member, a driving mechanism, and a biasing member. The resistance wheel is rotatably mounted on the base. The pivoting member is pivotably mounted on th... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7294095 | Vibrating device for exercise equipment An exercising device has a flexible tension member connected to a user interface that is connected to a mechanism for generating a resistive force which is overcome by the user moving the user interface to obtain exercise. The exercising device has a driving member ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7282014 | Dual circling exercise method and device An exercise device which uses two generally opposing grips on guides to guide a user through circular movements for exercise of the human body. The grips may be movably mounted to side supports or a central base. Resistance to the user's movement of the grips may be... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7267639 | Compound bicycle exercising device A compound bicycle exercising device includes two foot pedals rotatably attached to a base, for being operated by users, two handle stems pivotally attached to the base, for being rotated by the users, and two rotary members secured to each handle stem. A spindle is... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264577 | Load applying device for exerciser A load applying device includes a rotary member rotatably supported on a base with a spindle, and a magnetic device adjustable concentrically relative to the rotary member, to adjust and to apply a retarding force against the rotary member. A lever may support the m... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261676 | Exerciser having improved resistive device An exerciser includes a shaft rotatably disposed on a base, a housing rotatably engaged on the shaft and having a chamber formed by an outer peripheral wall which has a groove, a belt wound around the tube for rotating the housing, a barrel received in the chamber o... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7228924 | Single locking collar and sprocket hub apparatus and method An apparatus and assembly method including a sprocket hub and a locking collar for go kart vehicles and other land vehicles with drive axles is provided. The present invention eliminates the need for two locking collars on either side of the sprocket hub. The invent... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7201708 | Machine-assisted exercising An exercise machine in which a fan has a rotor that generates drag by causing air to move in response to exercising by a user. A deflection structure deflects air that the rotor has moved and is adjustable to control the amount of drag generated by the rotor. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7200447 | Multiprocessor control system for cycles, for example for competition bicycles An electronic control system for cycles, for use with a set of sensors, a set of actuators, and a set of control members associated to a cycle. The system having a first processor unit for processing and displaying information; a second processor unit for communicat... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175570 | Exercise bicycle frame An exercise bicycle including a frame, an adjustable seat structure, and an adjustable handlebar structure. One example of the frame includes a front fork, a down tube connected with the front fork, a seat tube, and a bottom frame member. The down tube has a first s... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7166062 | System for interaction with exercise device An exercise device is configured to enable a user to interact with a trainer in real-time communication. The exercise device includes an exercise mechanism having a movable element for movement in performance of exercise by a user. Communicating with the exercise me... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7166064 | Systems and methods for enabling two-way communication between one or more exercise devices and computer devices and for enabling users of the one or more exercise devices to competitively exercise Systems and methods for providing two-way communication between an exercise device and a computer device. A computer device and an exercise device employ different protocol formats and communicate through a translator device, which includes a microcontroller specifi... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160159 | Drive apparatus A drive apparatus (10) for propelling a vehicle across a body of water is described. The apparatus (10) comprises a prime mover, for example a gas turbine engine (12), and a propelling arrangement (26) driven by the prime mover for propel... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156780 | Drive system operated by muscle-power An electric drive system (1) operated by muscle power for a vehicle (2) includes a foot pedal (5) and a mechanical generator (6) mechanically connected to the foot pedal. The drive system also includes an electric transmission (4) ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7101320 | Damping device for exercising cycle A damping device includes a support base, a housing, a pivot shaft, a resistance wheel, a magnetic disk, a fixing disk, an action block, two urging balls, and a motor. Thus, the fixing disk is pushed to move relative to the magnetic disk by rotation of the action bl... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7097598 | Foldable exerciser A foldable exerciser includes an operating member connected pivotally to atop end portion of a rear support member, a driving unit provided with two pedals and mounted on a front support member connected pivotally to the rear support member, a saddle-supporting memb... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090620 | Battery charging assembly A battery charging assembly includes a stationary bike apparatus that includes a frame, a seat attached to the frame and an axle rotatably coupled to the frame. Each of a pair of pedals is coupled to the axle. An electrical generator is mounted on the frame and is m... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7083554 | Exercise machine with infinite position range limiter and automatic belt tensioning system An exercise machine having infinite range limiting capability comprises: a frame; a pivotable exercise arm mounted to the frame configured to engage an exercising user and moveable along a stroke path having a fully extended position and a fully flexed position; a m... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7077789 | Adjustable magnetic resistance mechanism for upright bikes An adjustable magnetic resistance mechanism of an upright bike includes a fan-shaped adjustment board which is pivotably connected to the bike's frame and a magnet unit is connected to a distal end of the adjustment board. A connection board is connected to the adju... | 07/18/2006 |
