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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8096922 | Training apparatus A device for use with an exercise apparatus consisting of at least one hanging, length-adjustable and lockable rope (10, 11) which at its lower end has a gripping means (13, 14), e.g., a gripping loop. A vibration means (12; 16) is designed, whe... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8007405 | Rehabilitation and exercise machine An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness. | 08/30/2011 |
| 7811202 | Training apparatus A device for use with an exercise apparatus consisting of at least one hanging, length-adjustable and lockable rope (10, 11) which at its lower end has a gripping means (13, 14), e.g., a gripping loop. A vibration means (12; 16) is designed, whe... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7758470 | Exercise management system A system for managing exercise of an animal such as a human being so that the animal can be trained to move with an appropriate scale and rhythm while harmonizing the motion of the animal with the operations of two devices which induce the motion of the animal in di... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7717824 | Isokinetic exercise equipment Isokinetic rehabilitation apparatus including a motor-driven pedal assembly having associated therewith a pair of foot pedals and at least one hand engagement element and a computerized motor controller operative to drive the motor-driven pedal assembly at a general... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7357758 | Treadmill A treadmill is provided that has a treadmill drive motor carriage that can pivot relative to a frame of the treadmill such that the incline of the treadmill can be controlled while the carriage can be moved to a position that permits upright storage of the treadmill... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7331908 | Multi-function weight training apparatus A multi-function weight training apparatus including a support base, a linear motion beam, a resistance adjusting carriage, a main carriage, a weight carriage and a cable. The linear motion beam is rotatably mounted to the base. The resistance adjusting carriage is ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7292151 | Human movement measurement system A system for measuring the position of transponders for testing and training a user to manipulate the position of the transponders while being guided by interactive and sensory feedback through a bidirectional communication link to a processing system for the purpos... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7226390 | Exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus has arm driven members and leg driven members which are movably mounted on a frame. In a first mode of operation, the arm driven members are movable relative to the frame and the leg driven members. In a second mode of operation, the arm driven... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220219 | Bicycle treadmill having automatic speed and resistance adjustments A treadmill assembly that includes a frame and a treadmill belt. In addition, a sensor produces a signal representative of an aspect of the user's position relative to at least one point on the frame. A belt rotation assembly turns the belt with a speed related to t... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7212886 | Robot control apparatus and method A robot control apparatus including a motion torque calculating section for calculating a motion torque command which is required for a motion of a servo motor, a disturbance torque estimating section for calculating a disturbance torque, a minute displacement relat... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7195582 | Rock climbing apparatus A rock climbing apparatus including a support stand on which a main body frame is mounted. The main body frame has two lateral columns, several transverse support beams and several longitudinal support columns built between the lateral columns to serve as a support ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156773 | Electronic apparatus, input device, and input method A walking sensor is attached to a shoe of the user and cooperates with an input device including a detection section detecting a movement of a user's leg, a signal conversion section converting a detection result of the detection section into a control signal, and a... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153241 | Electric treadmill The present invention relates to an electric treadmill in which the tread base neighboring upon the running belt and based upon the central reference point is provided with sensing lines for acceleration, sensing lines for deceleration both of which are arranged one... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141006 | Treadmill having adjustable speed A treadmill includes a treadbelt disposed in a deck, a motor coupled to drive the treadbelt, an incline controller to selectively adjust the deck to different inclinations, a driver coupled to a microprocessor unit and the motor and the incline controller, to contro... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7115076 | Treadmill control system A microprocessor based exercise treadmill control system is disclosed which includes various features to enhance user operation. These features include programs operative to: permit a set of user controls to cause the treadmill to initially operate at predetermined ... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7103437 | Work data collection method There is disclosed a work data collection method. In a darkroom, a data collector (12) photographs a series of jobs through an infrared video camera (14) while observing the jobs being done by a worker (11) through a darkroom goggle. At each bre... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7077814 | Resuscitation method using a sensed biological parameter A resuscitation device for automatic compression of victim's chest using a compression belt which exerts force evenly over the entire thoracic cavity. The belt is constricted and relaxed through a motorized spool assembly which repeatedly tightens the belt and relax... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063644 | System and method for preparing workouts for a plurality of individuals and monitoring individual compliance A method of developing a workout comprising a series of exercises and communicating the workout to a user is disclosed that involves identifying a muscle group to use during a workout, selecting an intensity level for exercising the muscle group, selecting an exerci... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060006 | Computer systems and methods 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... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7030735 | Wireless motion monitoring device incorporating equipment control module of an exercise equipment A wireless motion monitoring device adaptive to incorporate an equipment control module of an exercise equipment is provided to detect the motion signal of a user. The wireless motion monitoring device includes a motion signal receiving module electrically coupling ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7020508 | Apparatus for detecting human physiological and contextual information A detecting apparatus includes a housing support section(s), a housing removably attached thereto, one or more sensors and a processor. An alternate apparatus measures heat flux and includes a known resistivity base member, a processing unit and two temperature meas... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008352 | Treadmill for performing physical exercise having simplified actuation means A treadmill for performing physical exercise, comprising, on a supporting frame, a belt that winds continuously around a main roller and a free roller; elements for varying the inclination of the supporting frame which are driven by the motion of the belt produced b... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6971973 | Custom content delivery for networked exercise equipment Aspects of the present invention, provide customized content to a consumer on a network-enabled exercise device, include providing an exercise device having a display console, the exercise device being connected to a network, receiving user profile information assoc... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6942599 | Control panel for use while exercising A control panel that that displays workout information and provides audio entertainment to a user while exercising. The control panel has an upper surface, a side surface, an interior housing, an AM/FM radio and a CD player. The upper surface of the control panel co... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6931359 | Human interface method and apparatus A method and apparatus for measuring one or more physical conditions of a computer operator and for automatically inputting signals corresponding to the physical conditions into a computer (12) for control and monitoring purposes. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6902513 | Interactive fitness equipment The present invention is generally directed to a computerized fitness equipment that is designed to simulate, emulate, or implement actual race conditions with other users. An exemplar fitness equipment includes at least one operating component and sensors to monito... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6881176 | Exercise assistance apparatus The present invention is for arousing a sense of rivalry to the user so that the user can exhibit an active will to exercise. The present invention relates to an exercise assistance apparatus which has a cycling machine 1 provided with pedals 11b | 04/19/2005 |
| 6755768 | Motorized bicycle exercise trainer A device for inducing a cycling motion in patients who have little or no motor control of their legs. The device has bicycle-type pedals connected via a belt or chain drive to a motor with a speed control allowing a very low rate of rotation from 0.1 cycles per seco... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6705972 | Exercise support instrument An exercise assisting meter that enables the user to enjoy physical exercises and to perform a proper long-term management of exercises by enumerating the amount of repetitive exercises of the user and displaying the result of assessment on the exercises with an ima... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6659913 | Exercise recording and training apparatus An apparatus for sports training allows an athlete to move an exercise bar freely in two dimensions by connecting the bar between congruent pantograph trusses. The resistance offered to the movements of the user is programmable and may be varied according... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6605020 | Treadmill whose speed is controlled by music The present invention relates to a treadmill whose speed is controlled by music. An audiosource is installed on the console of the treadmill. The music outputted by the audiosource passes through an amplifier and a band-pass filter takes out the frequency... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6593710 | Moving apparatus with two connected movable actuating elements for a pair of person extremities It is an object of the invention to provide a movement device, which makes possible an improved conclusion concerning the cooperation of a person with impaired mobility during training. In a first solution, "active phases", related to a side, represent a ... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6468211 | Cardiopulmonary exercise testing apparatus and method A gas analysis apparatus, and a method for calibrating it and for compensating measurement errors, are disclosed. This method and apparatus are particularly suited for use during a cardipulmonary exercise test by a test subject. The oxygen and carbon diox... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6409636 | Electronic jump rope An electronic jump rope that generates beat tracks or sound segments in response to user actuation of switches is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electronic jump rope is provided with a first handle (12), a second handle (14) and a flexible element (16)... | 06/25/2002 |
| 6309326 | Exercise machine with means to twirl the waist of a user An exercise machine including a base on which a box body is mounted. The box body is provided with two locating spring pieces which are fastened with an upper locating block. The box body is further provided to a lower locating block. The upper locating b... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6106436 | Exercise device and method to simulate kayak paddling This invention describes an exercise machine which is operated in a manner similar to paddling a Kayak or other water craft with a double blade paddle. The device incorporates a "T" bar shaped handle assembly centrally positioned in front of a seated oper... | 08/22/2000 |
| 6050920 | Electromechanical resistance exercise apparatus A strength and exercise apparatus that provides an opposing resistive force which in its total will always only equal the potential and varying exerted force created by the user. The apparatus will also have the ability to create an exerted force which in... | 04/18/2000 |
| 6042513 | Non destructive runaway protection for an electric motor A runaway protection mechanism is provided which is truly nondestructive in nature and which is highly advantageous for an electric motor used in, for example, an exercise treadmill for driving its moving treadmill belt. In use, the electric motor is conn... | 03/28/2000 |
