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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7121980 | Linear magnetic damper A linear magnetic damper includes a magnetically attractive rail, a damper body movable along the magnetically attractive rail and having a longitudinal passage, which accommodates the magnetically attractive rail, and having a plurality of openings symmetrically fo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6691839 | Reduced drag wet disc brake A reduced drag wet disc brake assembly is disclosed in which the viscosity of the fluid in the assembly is capable of changing. At higher traveling speeds, the viscosity of the fluid is low. However, when the viscosity of the fluid increases the speed of ... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6599223 | Magnetic control multifunctional exercise apparatus The present invention relates to a magnetic control multifunctional exercise apparatus and includes a base frame, an upright rod connected to a bottom of the base frame, a seat pad, a back pad, two hollow supporting arms pivotably connected at a top of th... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6551220 | Exercise resistance device with magnets An exercise resistance device for use in an exercise apparatus includes a rotatable shaft and an impeller rotatable within a fluid filled sealed chamber. A rotating member is joined for rotation with the rotatable shaft. The rotating member is external to... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6318517 | Mechanism for effecting resistance A mechanism is designed to effect a resistance and is formed of a support frame on which a braking wheel, an excited magnetic disk and an excited magnetic coil are mounted by a fastening shaft. The excited magnetic disk has an induction surface and a shaf... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6245002 | Simple exercising apparatus for muscular development in athletes This invention provides an inexpensive athletic exercising system for development of muscles of the athlete to increase the velocity and strength of movement of a body member away from an initial position toward a further position employing in a preferred... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6234938 | Magnetic device for use in exercise bicycle or other exercise machines A magnetic device intended for use in an exercise bicycle or the like comprises a main body, a spindle mounted on the main body, two disks mounted on the spindle at an interval and provided with a plurality of magnets, and a threaded rod for adjusting the... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6162152 | Resistance control device for a training appliance A resistance control device for a training appliance includes a resist wheel fixed on the training appliance, and a magnet base adjustable in the distance between the resist wheel and having a plurality of magnets. A right end of the magnet base is pivota... | 12/19/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6066074 | Exercise apparatus and method An exercise machine includes a switched reluctance motor which drives a moveable surface upon which a user can exercise. A controller which is responsive to sudden load changes on the moveable surface controls the torque developed by the motor substantial... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6042517 | Bicycle trainer magnetic resistance device A magnetic resistive device that is suitable for use with a bicycle trainer including a rotatable shaft having a magnetic resistive force member engaged to an end thereof. In the preferred embodiment the magnetic resistive force member includes a cylindri... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6027429 | Variable resistance exercise device A variable resistane exercise device provides a variable resisting force in response to a user applied force. The variable resistance exercise device includes at least one rotating force transmitting means for inputting a user applied force as a rotationa... | 02/22/2000 |
| 5954621 | Exercise apparatus and technique To provide controlled amounts of resistance to movement in exercise equipment or in orthotic devices, a control module has cooperating resistance elements. The force between the elements is varied in accordance with the position of the elements with respe... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5944635 | Safety shutdown and latch off A motorized exercise apparatus energized by a power source. An electronically commutated motor drives the exercise apparatus. A commutation switch selectively connects the power source to the motor and conducts a switch current when the power supply is co... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5944638 | Exercise apparatus and methods involving a flywheel An exercise apparatus has (a) a bi-modal seat that readily transforms between a first configuration, which is adapted for conventional cycling, and a second configuration, which is adapted for recumbent cycling; (b) a bi-modal flywheel assembly that readi... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5916069 | Rowing exerciser with magnetic resistance Resistance in a rowing exerciser may be adjusted by varying the distance between a magnet set and a magnetically conductive flywheel that is attached to a second wheel having a cord wound there around and connected to a handle which is pulled by a user. A... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5900703 | Motor control system of electrical-motorized bicycle A motor control system for use in an electrical-motorized bicycle is disclosed. The motor control system includes a plurality of magnets arranged in a ring which is rotatable about the crank axle of the bicycle by the rotation of the chainwheel. A cover m... | 05/04/1999 |
| 5879273 | Wheel-type resistance device for a bicycle exerciser A wheel-type resistance device includes a flywheel which is rotated together with a hub member around an axle and which has an accommodation chamber indented axially to form a first circumferential portion that extends in a radial direction relative to th... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5816372 | Magnetorheological fluid devices and process of controlling force in exercise equipment utilizing same The invention relates to magnetorheological (MR) fluid devices and the process of controlling the force in exercise equipment by utilizing the MR fluid devices. The MR fluid devices include rotary and linear acting varieties and are useful for controlled ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5810696 | Exercise apparatus and associated method including rheological fluid brake An exercise apparatus includes a frame, user actuation components connected to the frame for being engaged and moved by a user during an exercise, and a rheological fluid brake operatively connected to the user actuation components for applying a controll... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5788607 | Therapeutic wrist rotator A therapeutic wrist rotator provides for the passive rotation of the wrist of a user of the device for rehabilitation of the wrist after injury or disease. The device includes a case which is adapted to be immovably affixed to a stationary object in order... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5785632 | Fitness feedback system for weight stack machines An apparatus for providing feedback to a user of a weight stack machine having weights for lifting has an enclosure adapted for attachment to the weight stack machine. A weight sensor weight for determining the number of weights lifted is provided as well... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5762584 | Variable resistance exercise device A variable resistance exercise device provides a variable resisting force in response to a user applied force. The variable resistance exercise device includes at least one rotating force transmitting means for inputting a user applied force as a rotation... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5755645 | Exercise apparatus A passive exercise apparatus includes an interface member for coupling to a user's limb. An arm member is coupled to the interface member by a wrist joint. The wrist joint has rotational motion about three axes. A first link is coupled to the arm member b... | 05/26/1998 |
| 5752879 | Tiltable multi-purpose exercise gym apparatus A table is slidably supported on a chassis which is tiltably supported on a base or support frame. A motorized tilt control device allows the chassis and table to be tilted and the weight of the user made available to produce a load against which exercisi... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5749807 | Exercise apparatus and associated method including rheological fluid brake An exercise apparatus includes a frame, user actuation components connected to the frame for being engaged and moved by a user during an exercise, and a rheological fluid brake operatively connected to the user actuation components for applying a controll... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5711404 | Magnetic adjustable loading device with eddy current A magnetic adjustable loading device with eddy current comprises a flywheel and a rotor made from metal conductor. A stator comprises with a magnetic plate and permanent magnet. By changing the air gap between the rotor and stator, the magnetic flux densi... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5711746 | Portable controllable fluid rehabilitation devices A portable controllable fluid device (20a) for rehabilitation of injured limbs, appendages and joints (33a). The rehabilitation device (20a) includes a first bracket (22a) for fixedly securing to a first body part, such as a lower leg (25), a second brack... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5711749 | Trunk strengthening cardiovascular exercise apparatus Apparatus for exercising a user's abdominal muscles and/or back muscles. This exercise apparatus includes a dynamic means in the form of an upper frame which is pivotally attached to a lower form. With the use of the user's abdominal and/or back muscles, ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5656001 | Eddy current trainer for bicycles or other exercise equipment An eddy current brake for use with exercise training devices, such as bicycle, ski and rowing exercise devices. The eddy current brake includes a nonmagnetic, electrically conductive disk that is rotatably mounted between one or more electromagnets. The e... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5618250 | Aerobic exercise machine targeting trunk muscles An aerobic exercise machine is disclosed in which aerobic exercise may be conducted using the trunk and hip flexor and extensor muscles. The exercise machine does not require dynamic use of the extremities. The exercise machine provides a uniform level of... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5586624 | Fly wheel brake device for an exercise bicycle A fly wheel brake device is provided for use in the load adjustment of a permeation fly wheel of an exercise bicycle and other exercising recovery devices. One end of a rotary handle is connected to a brake cable and the other end thereof is connected to ... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5573486 | Safety controls for muscle development exercise machine It is critical to prevent muscular damage to an athlete in a machine that produces a restraining force that must be overcome in the initial part of an exercise stroke. This is achieved by a precise and accurate type of control system by which the athlete ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5569120 | Method of using and apparatus for use with exercise machines to achieve programmable variable resistance An exercise machine which can independently vary the force and the speed at the user end is developed. The exercise machine includes a constant torque, variable speed reversible motor, a temperature controlled magnetic particle clutch, a gear reducer, a c... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5522781 | Exercise stand for a bicycle A loading apparatus is mounted on a frame which supports a rear wheel of a bicycle. The loading apparatus includes a resistive force generator which has a rotary shaft connected to a drive drum which is pressed against the tire of the rear wheel. The driv... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5512025 | User-programmable computerized console for exercise machines A control console for exercise machines such as treadmills having a microprocessor to generate signals to control the exercise. The console is operable to control an exercise program comprising a series of time segments for which the difficulty levels are... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5503607 | Stepper Each of a pair of pedal units of a stepper includes a hollow swing arm which has a front end portion formed with a through-hole and an elongated inclined slot, and a rear end portion mounted pivotally on a base frame. A connecting rod extends into the swi... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5492513 | Solenoid type damping control device for exercising machines A damping control device includes a flywheel unit mounted on an exercising machine and linked to a main wheel thereof being turned by the player, a solenoid damping unit having a shoe holder mounted on a magnetic reciprocating rod and controlled by a sole... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5484358 | Automatic magnetic controller for magnetic tension by setting wattage An automatic magnetic controller is linked with a computer to process a formula for the relationship between the wattage and the expended calories. Then the desired numbered of calories will be accurately exhausted based on a relative arrangement between ... | 01/16/1996 |
