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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172733 | Linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus A linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus provides at least two linearly adjustable flexible connector ends which can be pressed or pulled for functional and strength training exercises. The flexible connector ends may be interconnected with re... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8096926 | Multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus A multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus may provide at least one arm assembly which includes multiple flexible connector ends exiting which can be pressed or pulled to perform user defined functional and strength training exercises. A handle assembly may be atta... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8016730 | Exercise machine An exercise machine (1) for developing motor abilities and muscular strength, of the type comprising at least one supporting frame (2), at least one flexible cable (4) wound on a plurality of pulleys (3a, 3b, 3... | 09/13/2011 |
| 7988604 | Fitness equipment cable safety apparatus A safety cable system for a fitness device including a resistance load and a user interface device. A redundant cable apparatus connects the resistance load to the user interface device for lifting the resistance load by a force applied to the user interface device.... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7959543 | Isolated curl machine and method of training therefor An isolated curl machine and method therefor is disclosed herein. Generally, the isolated curl machine provides a resistance having a force which is directed upward and away from the user. The machine may also support the user's upper arms, or a portion thereof. In ... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7946968 | Exercise apparatus and a weight selection system The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus comprising a weight stack for opposing a given exercise motion through a cable and pulley system. The weight stack comprises a set of weights vertically stacked on each other. The weights have a central aperture... | 05/24/2011 |
| 7905819 | Force modulating device for a gym machine Described is a device for a gym machine comprising a frame (2), at least one resistant load (3) mounted on the frame having at least one coupling surface (4), at least one flexible cable (5) associated with the resistant load (3) f... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7771329 | Strength system with pivoting components The present invention relates to a strength training exercise device that can be packaged in a substantially pre-assembled manner and that can be reoriented between a packaged position and a use position without the use of tools. The strength training device include... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7722509 | Handicapped accessible exercise machine A handicapped accessible exercise apparatus having a central housing with two pivoting extension arms. Cables extend from weight stacks within the housing to movable cable guides on the arms for engagement by a user. By adjusting the positions of the arms and the ca... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7704195 | Gymnastic machine A gymnastic machine having a frame (10) supporting a load group (30), and at least one gripping station (80) presenting a respective implement (20) for the execution of a physical exercise, with the load group (30) connected to each imple... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7654942 | Linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus A linearly adjustable multi resistance ratio exercise apparatus provides at least two linearly adjustable flexible connector ends which can be pressed or pulled for functional and strength training exercises. The flexible connector ends may be interconnected with re... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7604576 | Uniquely multi-functional exercise device A multi-purpose exercise apparatus used for linear and rotational resistance exercises with varying heights, diameters, angular ranges and planes. The apparatus relates to a frame (frame 430) and at least one carriage (300) supported by and movable on ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7591770 | Press station with add-on weights An exercise apparatus for performing press exercises is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a frame and a support assembly adjustably coupled to the frame. A first press arm is coupled to the support assembly and is pivotal about a first pivot axis between a r... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7553262 | Exercise apparatus using weights and springs for high-speed training Exercise equipment of the type comprising a frame structure; a handle coupled to the frame structure and adapted for movement by a user, back and forth in a first direction and in an opposite second direction; and at least one weight, coupled to the handle for apply... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7549949 | Chest press exercise machine with self-aligning pivoting user support A chest press exercise machine has a self-aligning pivoting user support on a main frame and an exercise arm which is linked to the pivoting user support to translate movement of the exercise arm into movement of the user support. A user support pivot which may be a... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7544156 | Exercise arm apparatus with pivotal linkage system An exercise arm apparatus has a stationary frame, a first pivoting arm pivoted to the frame at a location intermediate its ends for rotation about a first pivot axis, a second pivoting arm pivotally connected to the frame for rotation about a second pivot axis space... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7507190 | Exercise apparatus Exercise apparatus, for example of the type disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,976, is provided with a resistance source for exerting a counterforce to the force applied by the user. This resistance source includes at least two of (1) means, such as a cylindrical ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7503881 | Exercise apparatus with weight stacks and elastic bands An exercise machine with a bench press and a pair of weight stacks, which are operationally connected to a lifting bar of a barbell. Pushing motion on the lifting bar transmits the force to a series of wheels connected by flexible bands and to a pair of weight stack... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7485076 | Weight-training machine having independent power generating function and stack for the machine Disclosed is a weight-training machine having an independent power generating function, which may improve the exercising effect, control the weight caused by a solenoid without external power together with keeping a conventional button manner and eliminate a space l... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7413532 | Exercise apparatus with incremental weight stack Exercise apparatus has a weight stack for opposing a given exercise motion. The weight stack has a first set of a plurality of primary weights vertically stacked on each other, a primary weight selector having a plurality of settings selectively controlling the numb... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7410451 | Exercise machine attachment An exercise machine attachment is provided wherein the attachment may comprise a hook aperture attached to a joint wherein the joint defines bead chain apertures formed within the joint and extending directionally in an oblique or perpendicular manner. The attachmen... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7341546 | Multi-axis resistance exercise device A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu... | 03/11/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7335141 | Exercise apparatus Exercise apparatus is disclosed which enables a user to pull a cable against a source of resistance from a pulley arranged at one of a number of points around a substantially circular arc. The exercise apparatus includes: an arcuate frame member forming a segment of... | 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 |
| 7331913 | Abdominal bench with constant gap torso cushion A unique abdominal bench with a pivoting torso section has a number of pivots, rods, and levers that allow the fixed seat section, of the abdominal bench to remain a constant distance from the pivoting torso section during an abdominal exercise. The leg section of t... | 02/19/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7326160 | Weight carrier for a combined exercise/weight bench/cable station device A combined exercise/weight bench/lower cable station device. The device includes a bench that is supported in a generally horizontal use position and that is pivoted so that it can be moved up to an upright stowed position and held in place in the stowed position. A... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318810 | Benson birthing rope for aiding childbirth A device for assisting in the active and pushing stages of childbirth. The childbirthing device consist of a first loop that can be used to provide resistance for pulling. The first loop is then connected by means of a length of rope to a braided handhold two wrist ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316638 | Combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly A combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly for selecting the stack of weights to be lifted and also supporting any add-on weights for the user of a weight-lifting machine. The combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly includes a selector/sup... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7303514 | Apparatus and methods for moveable exercise benches Moveable exercise benches are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise machine includes a load, an exercise station, and a force-transferring assembly operatively coupling the exercise station and the load. A moveable support is positioned proximate the exercise st... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7282015 | Resistance training exercise Exercise apparatus for resistance training has a pulley with a user-adjustable camming profile for changing the load curve. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7261678 | Adjustable dumbbell system A dumbbell is described including a handle having a grip and at least one end, an inner plate mounted on the handle adjacent the grip, in a fixed rotational orientation, a support plate rotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the inner plate, at least one collar... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255665 | Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines Actuator assemblies for adjustment mechanisms of exercise machines. In one embodiment, an actuator assembly includes a connecting member having a first end attached to the adjustment mechanism and a second end, a shaft rotatably coupled to the exercise machine proxi... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252627 | Therapy weight system An incremental weight system enables increments of a certain standard weight size to provide selectable resistance. A selector plate having radially-displaced pins correspond to radially-displaced slots in incremental weights. The selector plate is spring biased to ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7241251 | Hand-held exercise device assembly incorporating a variable stability strength overload distribution system A hand-held exercise device exercise device incorporating a variable stability strength overload distribution system resulting from the even or uneven distribution of weight relative to a center of gravity thereof. The even or uneven distribution of weight providing... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7226399 | Lockout mechanism for exercise equipment A lockout mechanism allows for controlled use of exercise equipment. Use is allowed on a time-controlled basis. A predetermined period of time is allocated based on an amount of money paid. The preferred embodiments include a coin-operated, time-controlled, lockout ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 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 |
