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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7384379 | Fitness device The present invention relates to a fitness device (1) in the form of a garment, comprising at least one skin stimulation means (5) which is actuated by fluid pressure and, in a stimulation area (13, 16), acts on the skin surface of a wearer (... | 06/10/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338418 | Assembly for stabilizing seated individuals while exercising An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising in a seated position, such as, but not limited to, a wheelchair. A harness assembly comprises a plurality of harness structures each intended to be removably secured to a different part of the individual's b... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7303517 | Motorized inversion gravity machine for the body An inversion apparatus for performing exercises of suspending the body of a person in an inverted position. The inversion apparatus including a stable steel frame, a winch, and a pair of padded anchor rings which connect the feet of the person to a winch operated by... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7188694 | All-surface vehicle An all-surface vehicle comprising a pair of large inflatable tubes mounted on a common axis with sufficient buoyancy to enable the vehicle to travel on water and having a motor for independently driving each of the tubes, together with a passenger or load carrying c... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7094189 | Apparatus for fitness stretching A fitness stretching apparatus comprising a base and a cage structure surrounding the base. The cage structure includes at least a first stretching station for performing stretching of a muscle. A second stretching station is located on the base and within the cage ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086996 | Balance re-trainer A balance training apparatus for supporting an individual with a limited liability to maintain his or her on balance has a pair of vertical support rods connected to a base by joints which include lower elastic parts tending to bias the user into an upright position... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7032972 | Resilient seating structure A seating structure 30 includes spaced housings 34 and 36 between which a seating portion 92 of a platform 60 is located. The platform 60 is also formed with non-seating portions 94a and 94b at op... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6758793 | Sports and recreation apparatus A method and apparatus for allowing a user to repetitively bounce into the air, includes a first and second support, each having a first and second end. A base being coupled to the first and second supports at the second ends. At least one compression resistance sys... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6692419 | Exerciser An exerciser has a base and a rocking plate. The rocking plate is rotatably attached to the base with a ball joint. Consequently, a user can swing or twist body, rotate ankles and develop feet muscles when the user steps on the rocking plate to keep balan... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6679815 | Weight-supporting apparatus for use during a lifting exercise An exercise apparatus utilizes a weight-laden frame which is grasped by the hands of a user during an exercise routine for lifting the frame from the floor during a lift phase of the exercise routine and for subsequently returning the frame to the floor d... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6648411 | Suspended seat A suspension assembly in a seat has a clamp for coupling the seat to a support and a seat having a seat ring, seat web, and seat material. The suspension assembly comprises a web link having a link slot and is coupled to the clamp. A first web is configur... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6558297 | Energy storage device used in locomotion machine A locomotion device, such as a pogo stick, having a housing having a first end portion and a second end portion, a plunger being slideably connected to the housing second end portion, the leaf spring also pivotally attached to the plunger. A method for lo... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6001071 | Aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device An aquatic exercise and rehabilitation device includes a cycle assembly mounted in a vessel containing water. The cycle assembly includes a seat and a pivotally mounted handlebar on each side of the seat. A pair of pedals is rotationally mounted with each... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5860811 | Geo-positional treading sphere and geo-positional treading sphere operating system The present invention relates to a geo-positional treading sphere (10) having a sphere (12) rotatably cradled within a base (14). The base (14) has at least one base pylon (14A) having a base pylon driver to rotate the sphere (12) longitudinally and/or la... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5816983 | Aerobic bouncing, exercising, stretching chair An aerobic bouncing chair and chair frame exercise equipment for performing a variety of aerobic, body strengthing, stretching and lymphatic circulation exercises. The exercise equipment includes a chair frame having a first side frame, a second side fram... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5792031 | Human activity simulator A simulation system for simulating a human activity. The simulation system includes a simulator (10, 120) including a support (12, 122) mountable to the torso of the body and an actuator assembly (14, 124, 126) which includes a storage device (18) having ... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5679105 | Apparatus for use during the performance of squat-jump type exercises An apparatus for use during the performance of squat-jump type exercises utilizes a weight-laden frame which is grasped by the hands of a user during the performance of the exercise routine and leg members associated with the frame which are spring-biased... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5669858 | Portable inflatable structure An inflatable structure having a trampoline-type floor with an inflatable framework projecting upwardly therefrom and having netting panels extending between adjacent portions of said framework to prevent a child from inadvertently bouncing out of the str... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5405304 | Multiple pathway play apparatus for climbing and crawling A play apparatus is disclosed for climbing and crawling that is especially suitable for indoor play grounds. In one embodiment, the play apparatus includes a frame having a plurality of spaced apart netting supports extending across the width of the frame... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5352144 | Wind activated toy A toy activated air movement including a loop of a self-supporting flexible sheet-like material. The loop has an interior surface and an exterior surface and a major axis perpendicular to the direction of travel. The loop is formed of a material which at ... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5302163 | Infant exerciser and activity center An infant exerciser adapted for use in a substantially stationary location has a frame or base and an inboard or outboard infant seat attached to the frame or base such that the seat can be revolved in an orbital manner. The seat can also rotate about its... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5252859 | Jogging electric current generator A jogging electric current generator which comprises a drum-shaped rotatable exercising unit operatively connected to an electric current generator. The drum-shaped unit is constructed so that a jogger can enter the unit and jog for purposes of exercising... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5243224 | Jogging electric current generator A jogging electric current generator which comprises a drum-shaped rotatable exercising unit operatively connected to an electric current generator. The drum-shaped unit is constructed so that a jogger can enter the unit and jog for purposes of exercising... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5167595 | Play apparatus having rotatable climbing member An article of play apparatus is provided having an open-ended, hollow rotatable member which is maintained in an elevated, horizontal orientation by two support members located one at each longitudinal end of the rotatable member. A plurality of padded ri... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5108088 | Exercise device with underwater treadmill Upright sidewall and end panels are bolted to a unitary base component having a treadmill so as to form a composite exercise tank. One end panel has a door of transparent sheet material with specialized hinges and locking mechanism to assure a leakproof f... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5000445 | Skateboard apparatus with gripping frame A skateboard-type sports apparatus has a frame forming a grip for the user and provided internally with a standing surface beneath which a pair of roller elements can be provided. The roller elements are rotatable in respective holders which can be rectan... | 03/19/1991 |
| 4895384 | Toy tank A rollable toy tank including a flexible, tubular body, which is open at the transverse sides thereof, and which is adapted to be rolled forward on a supporting ground or water surface by a child crawling inside of the tubular body.... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4799667 | Physical exercise apparatus The invention relates to a physical exercise apparatus comprising three nested frame elements mounted inside one another for rotation about axes offset by 90° from one another. The thus established gimbal mounting of the frame elements permits a person o... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4579336 | Spherical rolling cage for recreation and entertainment A spherical recreational rolling cage comprised of at least three mutually orthogonal hoops is presented. The spherical cage includes an axle attached between two of the hoops and a rotatable seating assembly connected to the axle via a bearing whereby th... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4501434 | Vehicle for a fun-fair or the like The vehicle comprises an element which forms a wheel, preferably a sphere 11 having an outer bearing surface and an inner bearing surface and, inside the wheel 11, an element which forms a preferably hemispherical car 1 for at least one passenger, said ca... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4458895 | Spherical recreational hollow body A spherical hollow body for recreational use is disclosed. The sphere has a portal for exit and entry of an occupant and a plurality of ventilation apertures in its surface. Three circumferential ribs are also provided. The inside of the sphere is further... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4364579 | Rock and roll recreational toy An amusement toy comprising an annular body which has an outer peripheral surface containing profiled hoop edge portions at its outboard edges which are joined by a squat barrel-shaped portion, such edge portions being integral with vertical side wall por... | 12/21/1982 |
| 4302006 | Recreational device A recreational device which approximates the feel of downhill skiing without either skis or snow is described in which the device includes a rotatable outer tire and an inner ring which is carried by roller bearing means within the tire. The inner ring is... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4298197 | Balance assist for rotating recreational devices This invention relates to a balance assist for rotating recreational devices of the type wherein the user effects rotation of the recreational device by walking or pacing within the device. The balance assist includes a flexible hand grip rotatably suppor... | 11/03/1981 |
| 4272093 | Self-propelled rolling toy A self-propelled rolling toy adapted to contain a child therein and rollable from one point to another, the toy including a seat, and a restraint for holding the child in fixed position in the toy while the child controls movement of the toy. Optionally, ... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4228999 | Somersault swing This device consists primarily of a pair of parallel spaced-apart sides, which are arcuately curved on the bottom, so as to be in rocking-like engagement with a ground, or floor, surface. The device includes, in the upper portion, between the sides, a rot... | 10/21/1980 |
| 4154188 | Recreational device A recreational device consisting of two annular members and a plurality of circumferentially spaced cross members secured one at each end to the annular members to form a floatation wheel having sufficient buoyancy so that an individual can stand uprightl... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4056289 | Occupant propelled tread vehicle An amusement device comprising a closed loop formed of a plurality of hingedly connected slats connected at facing edges to permit a user to walk along the top of the loop which moves in an opposite direction or to move the vehicle from inside the loop; a... | 11/01/1977 |
