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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8029424 | Training machine for strength training and rehabilitation A training machine for strength training and rehabilitation includes: a machine frame, a weight carrying frame, a weight package carried by the weight carrying frame, pull or press elements which are turnably provided on the machine frame and which are arranged to b... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8016729 | Exercise machine having rotatable weight selection index A weight exercise machine may include an exercise member, one or more weights, and one or more weight selectors. When using the machine to exercise, the user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member. A weight selector may be rotated, pivoted, or otherwis... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7938760 | Exercise machine with lifting arm An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the main frame for eng... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7909742 | Functional training exercise apparatus and methods Exercise apparatus and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load, a support assembly, a force-transferring assembly operatively coupled to the load and to the support assembly, and an exercise station operatively coupled t... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7867149 | Swiveling user support for exercise machine A swiveling user support assembly has a user support or seat rotatably mounted on a user support mounting device or frame for rotation about a first pivot axis, while the mounting device or frame is pivotally or rigidly connected to a main frame of an exercise machi... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7833138 | Apparatus for bi-directional upper body exercise movements A method and apparatus for bi-directional exercising of upper body muscle groups including the steps of mounting lever arms for pivotal movement about primary and secondary axes; arranging the axes so that they are essentially perpendicular and intersect at a should... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7736283 | Exercise machine having rotatable weight selection index A weight exercise machine may include an exercise member, one or more weights, and one or more weight selectors. When using the machine to exercise, the user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member. A weight selector may be rotated, pivoted, or otherwis... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7717831 | Torso exercise machine The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the ... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7682294 | Medical analysis and recording system A system is disclosed for monitoring, recording and analysis of exercise in an exercise machine of the type which uses a cable, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a device, such as a handle, that enables a user to push or pull the proximal end of the cable ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7662074 | Exercise machine having rotatable weight selection index The present invention is a weight exercise machine for use by a user. The machine comprises an exercise member, a plurality of weights, and an index. The user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member when using the machine to exercise. The index is rotat... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7662075 | Squat machine for exercising The squat machine of the present invention includes a base having opposite sides, a stationary foot plate fixed on the base, a pair of frames each pivotally mounted to respective sides of the base, and a back rest pivotally mounted to the frames so that the frames a... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7608020 | Arm and shoulder lift apparatus An exercise apparatus has a frame supporting a pivotable lower right arm and a lower left arm, and also a pivotable upper right arm and upper left arm. The upper right arm and the upper left arm are pivotably connected to the frame at points above the pivotable conn... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7473212 | Apparatus for lower back exercise An apparatus for lower back exercise comprises a support structure and a body support platform supported by the support structure. A pendulum having three segments is connected to the support structure. The pendulum has a first segment; pivotably connected to the su... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7473211 | Device for controlling weight of a weight training machine and its method The present invention relates to a device for controlling the weight of a weight training machine and its method which is capable of allowing a user of the weight training machine to control weight of a stack more conveniently, eliminating any inconvenience caused w... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7448988 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus having a base, a frame mounted thereon the base, and a weight assembly. The frame has a first handle that extends upwardly and is spaced above the base. In one aspect, the weight assembly has at least one weight rack for the temporary mounting ... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7387595 | Exercise machine using lever mounted selectorized dumbbells as exercise mass This invention relates to an exercise machine having an exercise station that includes an exercise bench and one or more exercise implements for allowing a user to perform one or more exercises. An adjustable exercise mass assembly is oriented perpendicularly to the... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7377884 | Exercise apparatus There is provided an exercise machine in which resistance to movement of an actuation member, such as a handle, is provided and that resistance is able to be varied through the course of a single repetition of a series of repetitive exercises. The variation of resis... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374519 | Dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine An exercise machine utilizing a dynamically controlled resistance technique. The machine employs two pivoting torque arms. Movement of a first torque arm is initiated by a user while performing an exercise routine. A strap and pulley system is utilized to guide a mo... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7341547 | Abdominal exercise machine An abdominal exercise machine includes a U-shaped base, a head member, two first mounting members, and two handles. The base includes a main portion, and two arm portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion. The head member is mounted to main portion of... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338415 | Torso exercise machine The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335140 | Triceps dip exercise machine A triceps dip exercise machine has a main frame, a user support pivotally mounted on the frame, an exercise arm movably mounted on the frame, a connecting link connecting movement of the exercise arm to movement of the user support, such that movement of the exercis... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335139 | Incremental weight system The present invention provides an incremental weight system for use with a weight stack of an exercise machines. As described herein, the incremental weight system enables users to incrementally increase the lifting weight, by adding weights that weigh less then the... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335144 | Exercise machine An exercise machine for exercising the muscles of the upper body, in which a pushing or pulling movement can be performed in a direction approxemalty between horizontal and vertical towards or away from the shoulder joint of the user, with the user seated in the sam... | 02/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331911 | Shoulder press exercise machine A shoulder press exercise machine has a main frame, a user support pivotally mounted on the frame for supporting a user in a seated position, at least one exercise arm movably mounted on the frame and movable between a start position in which handles are located in ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329197 | Self-aligning pulley, gear or other rotational member An improved alignable pulley or sheave assembly includes: (a) a shaft having a rotational axis and an exterior surface which has a portion that is spherically shaped, (b) a pulley having a perimeter and a central opening with an interior surface that is configured s... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7316634 | Exercise arm apparatus with pivotal linkage system An exercise arm apparatus has a stationary frame member, a first pivoting arm pivoted to the frame member at a location intermediate its ends for rotation about a first pivot axis, a second pivoting arm pivotally connected to the frame member for rotation about a se... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7311641 | Method and device for weightlifting and weight training An exercise device for weightlifting or weight training for use with resistance type weightlifting exercises. The device is a V-shaped, solid, weighted exercise bar with two wings and an apex. The wings contain handle grips and are capable of having weight plates, d... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303513 | Therapeutic rehabilitative apparatus A therapeutic rehabilitative apparatus is provided. The therapeutic rehabilitative apparatus is adapted to be removably attached to a standard chair or standard wheelchair in order to provide user with a means for providing physical therapy to a medically afflicted ... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7278958 | Automatic variable resistance exercise system A variable resistance physical exercise apparatus is provided which provides improved features over prior art devices in that it is more compact, provides a linear resistance profile to the user and provides a variety of modes of operation. The device comprises a mo... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7247128 | Exercise assisting machine An exercise assisting instrument assists the user's knee-bending exercise, and lightens a burden and maintains safety of the user. It has a base 10, supporting columns 20, lifting mechanisms 30 consisting of lifting arms, lever arms 40, a... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7238148 | Force swing exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a base and an apex. A least one pivot is connected to the frame for supporting a swinging arm. The opposite end of the arm supports a seat for an exercising athlete, and optional weights. The frame supports a force plat... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7229394 | Workout equipment Exercise machines for the leg muscles using separate machines for the biceps femoris and quadriceps and with the biceps femoris machines configured so that the muscle attachment below the knee is the “origin” and the muscle attachment on the upper leg and hip bo... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7229392 | Exercise system for use within a vehicle An exercise system for use in a vehicle includes a frame that has a pair of spaced apart base members. Support legs extend from each base member and a crossbeam is connected to and extends between each support leg. Mounting fixtures are positioned on each support le... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226400 | Weight bench apparatus A weight bench apparatus for to allow a user to lift weights without a spotter. The weight bench apparatus includes a bench assembly being designed for being positioned on a support surface and for supporting the user. A pair of support assemblies is pivotally coupl... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223213 | Dual-direction pulley system A dual-direction pulley system is disclosed in conjunction with an exercise machine. The pulley system provides resistance to a pivotally mounted actuator lever when the lever is rotated clockwise and when the lever is rotated counterclockwise. In a preferred embodi... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220221 | Exercise device with body extension mechanism An exercise device having a body extension mechanism including a press plate mechanism and an articulating seat structure. The press plate mechanism is pivotally connected to a frame forwardly of the articulating seat structure, which is also connected with the fram... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7201712 | Oscillatory resistance exercise device and method A method for exercising one or more muscles of the body wherein one or more muscle(s) are contracted to move a limb through a range of motion in opposition to an oscillating resistive force. In accordance with the method, during a muscular contraction, the direction... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7182319 | Roller assembly for a lifting device for a personal-transportation vehicle A preferred embodiment of a roller assembly for a lifting device for a personal-transportation vehicle includes a shaft member for mounting on a lifting arm assembly of the lifting device and having an outer surface, and a roller member for supporting a lifting stra... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7172537 | Gymnastic machine and methods for using it, for training and/or rehabilitation of the muscles and joints of the human body The machine comprises a frame (1) to which means are attached that can be actuated by the limbs to overcome a force generated by resistance components by performing one or more exercises. The machine comprises two workstations having similar and similarly arr... | 02/06/2007 |
