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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8137246 | Drop foot device The invention relates to assembly of an accessory and a shoe for providing support to a foot-drop affected foot relative to a lower leg belonging to the foot such that the loot is prevented from dropping downwards relative to the lower leg when the foot is raised by... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8038583 | Shoe accessory The shoe accessory includes a platform for supporting a conventional shoe that is bendable in a manner corresponding to bending of a wearer's show during walking, etc. The shoe accessory's base has a convex or other non-planar surface that causes the shoe accessory ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8029420 | Blood clot risk reducing apparatus A blood clot risk reducing apparatus includes a frame forming a loop and including a first lateral section, a second lateral section, a front section and a back section. A rod extends between the first and second lateral sections. Two foot panels each include an upp... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8002675 | Foot-therapy and toe-aligning device Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of po... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7988602 | Method and apparatus for treating plantar fasciitis A device and method for treating and preventing plantar fasciitis includes a wedge adapted to be placed under the big toe. The wedge has a top surface for supporting the big toe, a first support surface separated from the top surface by a first angle, and a second s... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7955230 | Foot slider therapy device A device for promoting proper walking-related muscle development is disclosed. In various embodiments, the device can be worn on the foot of a patient undergoing walking therapy. The device includes a toe section that can be secured to the foot, and provides a relat... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7951050 | Apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user An apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user includes a first unit having means for supporting a first linear track on a floor, means for joining a first unit to the first linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with ... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7901336 | Lower leg and foot rehabilitation apparatus The present invention is for the rehabilitation of stroke, brain or nerve damaged patients whose feet are paralyzed or unresponsive and must relearn lower leg and foot muscle control. A foot box can support a patient's foot with the foot box mounted above a flat bas... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7892152 | Structural improvement for stretching exercise apparatus A structural improvement for stretching exercise apparatus comprises a carry handle pivotally connected symmetric long bottom seats, upper surfaces of the long bottom seats having symmetric guiding slots near two long side edges; at least two sets of symmetric caste... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7857733 | Calf stretcher A device for stretching or flexing the calf muscles and tendons of the lower leg, the device in one embodiment having a base member formed with a 90 degree angle for positioning at the intersection of two walls and a floor, the base member having elevated non-skid p... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7833137 | Exercise system An exercise system includes a flexible attachment member sized for positioning between a shoe's tongue and laces that extends beneath a majority of the laces. The attachment member includes opposed first and second faces, the first face having hook and loop coupling... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7794368 | Shoe assembly for strength training and fitness exercise Insole constructions for shoes including articulated components that allow for the connection of attachments having various devices are described. The insole constructions provide a supported attachment point for various components while not compromising the flexibi... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7794367 | Foot exerciser and associated methods A foot, toe, and ankle exercise device provides variable resistance to movements in multiple directions. The device comprises a flexible forefoot support to allow for full toe and foot range of motion. The forefoot support includes a raised surface under the toes us... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7740567 | Shoe accessory The shoe accessory includes a platform for supporting a conventional shoe. The shoe accessory's base has a convex or other non-planar surface that causes the shoe accessory to be stable in a longitudinal (heel-toe) direction, and unstable in a lateral (medial/latera... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7635321 | Apparatus for stretching and strengthening extremities An apparatus for stretching and strengthening extremities includes a foot placement foundation having an inversion plane, a neutral plane, and an eversion plane. A selectively actuatable adjustment mechanism is connected to the foot placement foundation to permit a ... | 12/22/2009 |
| 7441349 | Shoe with optimal mass distribution Disclosed is a shoe including an upper for receiving a foot and a sole unit with a heel region and forefoot region, wherein an additional weight is arranged in at least one of the forefoot region and the heel region of the sole unit to stabilize the foot against at ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7381166 | Weighted skipping exercise device A weighted skipping exercise device for cardio-aerobic exercise. A leg ring is attached to a cone element containing adjustable weights by an elongated cord. The elongated cord having a first loop end positioned within a channel around a the outer circumference of t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377879 | Pedal adjustable system for exercisers A pedal adjustable system for an exerciser includes a casing composed of an end member and two side plates connected on two ends of the end member. An adjusting unit is received in the casing and has a threaded rod which can be rotated to move the adjusting unit. Th... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7364534 | Exercise device for foot, ankle and/or shin An exercise device for providing resisted movement of the ankle through the full range of motion thereof to exercise the muscles in the ankle, foot, lower leg and especially shin area. This exercise device comprises: (a) a base; and (b) a foot receiving member havin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361126 | Exercise device An exercise device is provided for enabling a user to obtain a full body workout. By attaching the device at selected positions on the hands, feet, arms, legs, or torso, different muscle groups of a user's body can be isolated for training and strengthening purposes... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7344483 | Dynamic footstool device A footstool is described which allows to exercise feet, legs and ankles even while being in a seated position. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7337562 | Inner sole adjustable in weight A footwear insole that is put into a footwear when used includes an insole body put in the footwear, and a load-applying part installed on a rear portion of the insole body to apply load to a user wearing the footwear with the insole body. When the user uses the foo... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335138 | Spring component structure of a hopper for fitness use A hopper includes a handrail, a treadle, and a spring component, which is installed at the bottom of the hopper and touches the ground. The treadle is placed above the spring component and the handrail is place above the treadle and extends upward. The spring compon... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326153 | Exercise device A device to exercise a user. The device includes a support member and a plurality of arms. The support member has a major vertical portion. There is a base on bottom of the support member, a pad on top of the support member, a central attachment portion between the ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322914 | Range of motion exercise devices Exercise devices which enable exercise through a substantially complete range of motion of a body part. The devices include a body contact member located adjacent a frame portion. A plurality of tension members extend between the frame portion and the body contact m... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7322915 | Toe stretcher The present invention relates to an exercise tool. More particularly, it relates to an exercise tool specifically devised as a toe stretcher to align, separate, and stretch toes. The toe stretcher comprises a frame with a separator for separating a plurality of toes... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311643 | Portable, ergonomic, upper limb and shoulder rotator exercise apparatus with patient assist, muscular energy measurement method An exercise board sized to the patient's abdominal area provides for maximum lateral range extension of the shoulder rotator and limb musculoskeletal system. A ferrous loaded exercise disk on top of a flat surface sheet is magnetically coupled to permanent magnets h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7308818 | Impact-sensing and measurement systems, methods for using same, and related business methods Impact-sensing and measurement systems are disclosed, especially for use in contact sports and related activities that involve exchanges of impacts or blows. The system generally includes at least one impact sensor, a controller, and a feedback device. The controlle... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303516 | Lower body support device A lower body support device is shown herein. The lower leg of the user is positioned such that the knee of the user rests within the area defined by a knee frame, the shin of the user rests within the area defined by a bend frame, and the ankle of the use rests in t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7300026 | Ergonomic and massaging computer interface support surfaces An ergonomic support surface (2) is disclosed that supports a user's hand or wrist while moving in contact with the ergonomic support surface (2) to control a hand activated device, for example, a computer mouse on a mouse pad (6). The ergonomic... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300387 | Treadle assembly of an exercise equipment A treadle assembly of an exercise equipment including a mounting seat, a treadle, a bearing bracket. The mounting seat includes a supporting groove in the middle thereof and two indentations in the middle of both sides thereof. The treadle includes a rigid cylinder ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300392 | Balance training apparatus A board for balance training has an upper footstep surface, lower bearing surface and a progressive series of concentric, cylindrical sub-frames depending from the lower surface which enclose progressively smaller framed-in areas of the bearing surface within progre... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7297091 | Method and apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human ankle An apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human talocrural joints for rehabilitation and/or therapeutic utilization. A patient's foot is secured in an apparatus and an Ankle Mortise Strap is looped around the mortise of an ankle of the foot. A forc... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7294100 | Stretching and exercise apparatus A stretching and exercise apparatus comprises at least one track member. The apparatus further comprises a pair of sliding platforms engaged to the at least one track member, wherein the platforms are configured to freely slide along the track member. The apparatus ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291103 | Lower extremity stretching device An apparatus and a first method of the invention for stretching a user's leg muscles, the apparatus comprising a rocker device having an arcuately shaped lower rocking surface for rocking motion on a generally flat surface and an upper platform surface having a rece... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288050 | Magnetically resistive exercise device for rehabilitative therapy A magnetically resistive exercise device for rehabilitative therapy provides a body with adjustably inclinable planar work surfaces and a curvilinear work surface all formed of magnetically permeable material. A movable exercise piece supportable by or on a user's h... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7278227 | Conditioning shoe and method of use An conditioning article of footwear for exercise, strength training, or physical therapy having a foot support platform with either straps or an upper shoe portion or the like to engage the foot, a sole having front and rear ends corresponding with the toes and heel... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7270627 | Exerciser In order to provide rehabilitation, physiotherapy and maintain suppleness, an exerciser is provided in which a skid with a slide or movement surface is provided on one side and a grip on the other in order that a user can perform controlled oscillatory motions by re... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7266912 | Exercise sole An improved exercise device including a sole with an upper surface on which a wearer's foot rests and a lower partially ground contacting surface. The sole has a heel, a midfoot, a forefoot and a toe region such that when the heel region lower surface and the forefo... | 09/11/2007 |
