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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7998034 | Runner arm training apparatus The runner arm training apparatus provides feedback to a user and help for a user in establishing a correct upper arm to lower arm, or elbow, angle. Typically, this angle is about 90 degrees. However, the apparatus may also be used to aid in preventing a 90-degree e... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7678026 | Mobile physical training system and method thereof A mobile physical training system and method, wherein a wheeled platform is secured to a user via a bodyworn harness and/or belt, wherein the user can easily and selectively manipulate the amount of resistant weight carried by the platform, and wherein consistent, h... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7628734 | Exercising and physiotherapy system An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7591767 | Universal adapter for exercising sticks The present invention relates to a universal adapter for exercising sticks comprising a mounting means for stably and detachably securing at least an exercising stick in place, such that said adapter functions and forms as an extension of said stick when in use. The... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7413531 | Wheel resistance exercise device An exercise apparatus that can be attached to any wheeled device that is pushed in which the wheel of the wheeled device is subjected to rolling resistance so that the person pushing it had to push harder thereby experiencing exercise. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7353780 | Extensible animal leash with exponentially-increasing restraint and incremental weight therefor The extensible leash system comprises a rope and a leash extending from the rope. A weight system including an incremental weight device is suspended to the rope and has a first, second, third and fourth weights mounted therein. There is also provided a mechanism fo... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355519 | Body force alarming apparatus and method A device and method to detect force and provide feedback to a runner or jogger so that the person can judge whether to adjust his or her stride in order to lessen the impact on his or her body. The device includes a housing, a power supply, a piezo sensor, a control... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7341543 | Apparatus for shifting weight from a runner to a wheeled frame An apparatus for shifting the body weight of a runner from a runner's legs to a wheeled frame for enhancing the runner's performance and minimizing leg strain comprises a loop of elastic rod-shaped material stretchable during standing and during running movement. A ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335146 | Cushioned exercise platform A portable resilient action exercise platform 10 permits the user to jog in place when indoors and provides an increasing resistance to deformation as the amount of deformation of the platform increases. A support assembly including a spaced array of flexible... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322905 | Exercise machine with variable resistance unit and braking unit An exercise machine is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments include an exercise machine with a safety brake mechanism to provide a braking force to the exercise machine to stop the exercise machine, an exercise machine with a variable resistance mechanism to variably ad... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322907 | Exercise system using exercise resistance cables An exercise resistance cable apparatus for engagement with a pulley assembly of a support structure and with a cable locking pin of an anchor assembly of the support structure. The exercise resistance cable apparatus includes an elastic exercise resistance cable. A ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7309303 | Exercising and physiotherapy system An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7297090 | Personal exercise device A personal exercise device having a body mounted shaft housing for mounting a shaft at a position near the rear portion of a user's waist. A shaft is confined within the shaft housing. Two leg mounts are attached to each of two legs of the user near the user's knees... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7261679 | Runner training and exercise device The present invention is directed to an exercise and training device for runners and provides a means to train them to stay in the most efficient position for optimum muscle use and to improve speed and lateral quickness. The device comprises an upper thigh strap, a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7250021 | Adjustable pull-rope exercise device A compact exercise device (10) of the type wherein a person grips handle devices (12, 30) lying at opposite ends of a rope that extends through a housing (22), the person pulling one end of the rope away from the housing while resisting movement... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7217201 | Sports training apparatus and method of use A sports training apparatus having a substantially resilient elongated arm support coupled to straps adapted to surround an athlete's shoulders to hold the arm support securely against the athlete's chest and under the athlete's arms to facilitate the proper trainin... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214169 | Portable and fully adjustable punching bag exercise system A portable, fully adjustable punching bag exercise system is disclosed whereby a punching bag structure is releasably mounted to the waist of a user and is fully adjustable to any height or distance in front of the user for use in physical training. The punching bag... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214171 | Athletic training device A training device for figure skaters and other athletes includes an elongate bungee-type cord, and a clipping mechanism with two normally closed loops secured to one end of the cord. At the other end, the cord is secured to itself to form a loop designed to accommod... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207931 | Multi-function exercise device An exercise device for exercising different groups of arm muscles. The device is hollow, having front and rear curved walls and top and bottom longitudinal pieces. The top and bottom longitudinal pieces have a series of tension-adjustment anchor holes. Anchors are r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7192410 | Orthopedic rehabilitation mechanism The present invention provides an orthopedic device for therapy and rehabilitation of joints to increase the range of motion of the joint, a method of manufacture therefor, and a method of operating the same. The orthopedic device, among other possible elements, may... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175574 | Exercise device An exercise device including a resistance tube and a body engaging member for engaging a portion of a user's body, such as, for example, a foot, a leg, a hand or arm. The exercise device can be used in connection with various types of exercise, including, for exampl... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172533 | Hand-held drinking container A hand-held drinking container for consuming liquids, particularly while a user is engaged in physical activity, such as running, walking or in-line skating. One liquid reservoir (1) forms both the main body (27) and the handle (6) of the contai... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7156747 | Golf swing stance stabilizer The present invention relates generally to the game of golf and golf accessories more particularly, to an alignment device for setting a player's stance. This invention relates to golf training devices and the method of using the devices. Specifically disclosed here... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156791 | Yoga grip block Yoga grip blocks having one or more block sections and a grip section that provide support and comfort in the practice of yoga exercises. The invention includes preferred materials to fabricate yoga grip blocks and describes methods of using yoga grip blocks. ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156775 | Starting block with pedal markings A starting block is used by a runner in a track event. The starting block contains a rail and a pair of foot pedal assemblies, one assembly connected to the left side of the rail and one assembly connected to the right side of the rail. Each foot pedal assembly cont... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153242 | Gait-locomotor apparatus The gait-locomotor apparatus of the present invention is a device for overcoming impeded locomotion in humans and is aimed at enabling people with handicapped lower limbs to walk. The gait-locomotor apparatus that is wore on a disabled user comprises a brace having ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150248 | Training and therapy device for dogs and hoofed animals The invention concerns an orthopedic training or therapeutic device for dogs, hoofed animals, and camels that consists of at least one elastic band (3), at least over part (5) of its length, and that is fastened on one side to the middle rear paw or mi... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7147590 | Runner's training aid An apparatus for training a runner a proper arm-swing technique includes a body harness, and first and second engagement members for engaging the wrists or hands of the user. In one embodiment, the engagement members are grips that the user grasps while running. The... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137935 | Office gym exercise kit The office gym exercise kit is a portable exercise kit that provides for a number of exercises to be performed by a user, including arm, leg and back exercises. The kit components are capable of attaching about a chair post and a chair back support to provide the ex... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7104935 | Expander for the lower part of the body An expander for the lower part of the body is provided with a lumbar band (1) having corresponding catching members (2), an elastic strip (7) insertably fitted into and woven with the lumbar band (1), and a sole contact plate (6) h... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7086512 | Headset cable retraction system A headset cable retraction system and device is described, the system including a housing, the housing having a cavity. In addition, the system includes a cord capable of transmitting an electrical signal, wherein a portion of the cord is contained in the cavity. Th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7087001 | Portable handheld exercise apparatus which can be attached to a multiplicity of body parts The present invention is directed to a portable personal training and exercise device with a cable and pulley mechanism which also is a mobile personal training and exercise device having an ergonomic plastic external housing that with the use of straps fits in the ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7044896 | Exercise device including adjustable, inelastic straps An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the abili... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7044894 | Exercise device and method A new and improved figure eight shaped exercise device and method of using is disclosed. One preferred embodiment of the device comprises a first hoop-like member having a handgrip attached to the first hoop-like member 12 and a second hoop-like member attach... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7008351 | Training device A training device for acquiring the correct hand motion associated with the different types of sport and for strengthening the wrist and forearm. The device is simple and portable. It utilizes a combination of a magnet and a plunger, the magnet having a sufficient f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7001316 | Device for carrying out an active motion therapy method and shaped body of such a device A shaped body (1) of plastic material with rounded outer contours is used for carrying out a method of active motion therapy by filling bulk material (11) of shaped bodies (1) into a container (12). The limbs (13) to be trained are... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001313 | Exercise assistance device A recreational assistance device having a streamline shaped substantially open main body with four large pneumatic tires to allow the device to move easily over rough terrain. The device is equipped with a braking system including at least one brake handle. A safety... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6932781 | Shoulder dislocation acute-phase immobilization orthosis The present invention is a shoulder dislocation acute-phase immobilization orthosis for supporting, in treatment for a shoulder dislocation, an arm in a prescribed position while the elbow is bent at a right angle in an arm hanging position. The orthosis comprises: ... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6918855 | Skating training aid A skating training aid consisting of a base plate that slides on the ice—or rolls on any other less slippery surface—and is made of a series of telescoping adjustable rods and the said device can also accept weight plates to adjust the level of strength required... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6884202 | Exercise device A training device includes a pair of limb encircling cuffs with an elastic band therebetween. On each cuff is a buckle for releasably attaching one end of the tension band thereto. Each buckle includes a frame with a slidable latch therein, the latch having a lockin... | 04/26/2005 |
