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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7399259 | Elevating exercise bicycle An Elevating Exercise Bicycle for fitness and amusement ride in one having occupant-seating station with frame attached to a support base frame through an articulating member providing angular rotation about lower pivot pins to create constant pitching angle and ver... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7285076 | Oscillating exercise machine The present invention relates to a low-impact, time-efficient way to exercise both the cardio-respiratory system and the muscular system, particularly the abdominal and back muscles. The exerciser uses his muscles to oscillate a pivoted carriage within a frame. In o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7201709 | Training apparatus A training apparatus is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the training apparatus includes a base frame, a saddle pivotally carried by the base frame and a handle pivotally carried by the base frame and engaging the saddle. ... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7160231 | Portable exercise device and method of preventing lactic-acid build-up An exercise device comprising a pedal adapted for use with a skate and having a skate engaging portion disposed therewith. ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7160230 | Mechanism for synchronizing the movement of the handlebars of an exercise apparatus A system for use in an exercise apparatus for synchronizing the movement of the upper limbs comprises a shaft mounted for rotation about its longitudinal axis, left and right pulleys mounted at opposed end portions of the shaft, and left and right handlebars respect... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7121572 | Wheelchair foot stabilizer assembly A wheelchair foot stabilizer assembly attachable to a wheelchair foot plate is constructed having a foot stabilizer, a heel guard and a stabilizer attaching assembly. The foot stabilizer is provided with a covering that extends over the top of the front part of a fo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6926645 | Multi-mode exercise cycling methods and apparatus A stationary bike is adjustable through a range of configurations, including one suitable for recumbent cycling, another suitable for semi-recumbent cycling, and yet another suitable for mostly upright cycling. A handle assembly is mounted on the stationary bike, an... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6902515 | Multi-functional exercise apparatus A multi-functional exercise apparatus for exercising arms, shoulders and trunk of a user. This exercise apparatus may include a stationary bicycle support platform and includes an upper body assembly which is movably engaged to and extended about the bicycle's seat ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6663539 | Passive device for exercising legs of a user thereof A leg-exercising device includes a base, two support frames mounted on the base, a motor located between the support frames, a transmission gear mounted on a drive axle and actuated by the motor, two sprocket wheels mounted at two ends of the drive axle, ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6306108 | 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... | 10/23/2001 |
| 6220991 | Motorized exercise bike An exercise bicycle includes a frame having a pedal assembly mounted thereon. The pedal assembly is interlinked with an electric motor, a fan blade type wheel and a reciprocable handle bar assembly whereby the motor automatically rotates the pedal crank a... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6142914 | Exercising attachments for wheelchairs An exercise device is provided for removable attachment to the foot rests of a wheelchair to enable a person sitting in the seat of the wheelchair to exercise at least one of his or her arms and legs. The device includes a base slidably received on the fo... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6027432 | Exercise bicycle An exercise bicycle is composed of a base, a motor, a seat plate, a plurality of resilient elements, a support unit, a seat, a handle, two pedals, and a drive device. The motor is mounted on the base and provided with an eccentric rod fastened with a shaf... | 02/22/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5879269 | Training device for the physically disabled A training device is proposed having a crank for a training device for the physically disabled includes a crank, an electric motor which is connected to the crank, power electronics which are designed at least for driving the motor, and means for regulati... | 03/09/1999 |
| 5860941 | Active/passive device for rehabilitation of upper and lower extremities An active and continuous passive motion (CPM) devices for exercising and/or providing therapy to the upper and lower extremities comprising a frame, a disc pivotally mounted to the frame and hand or feet support members attached to the disc. A motor is pr... | 01/19/1999 |
| 5848955 | Muscle powered therapeutic vehicular system A therapeutic system particularly suited for strengthening the hip extensor muscles of a user is described. The vehicle combines the therapeutic benefits of conditioning the hip extensor muscles with the enjoyable activity of propelling oneself on a wheel... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5683330 | Sprint training machine A sprint training machine including a pair of backward and forward movable pedestals respectively provided with a pedal, an arm and a crank and operable independently from each other; a power engine for shifting the movable pedestals by a predetermined di... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5514053 | Recumbent pedal exerciser An exercise apparatus for performing recumbent pedalling exercises including pedals slidably mounted on a substantially horizontal track, a belt having one end secured to each pedal extending back toward the user over an idler then to a drive shaft so tha... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5490824 | Limb exerciser Disclosed is a limb exerciser mainly including an outer wheel housing and an inner wheel set in the outer wheel housing. With frictional members disposed between the contact surfaces of the outer wheel housing and the inner wheel, as well as actuating mem... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5449334 | Rotatable exercise apparatus A rotatable exercise apparatus for rotating a user in such a manner that the user's center of gravity is offset with respect to the user's center of rotation, while simultaneously exercising the user's arms, legs, stomach, back, side and neck. The rotatab... | 09/12/1995 |
| 5404771 | Device for disposing the toe clips on bicycle pedals in upright operative positions when the toe clips are not engaged by the cyclists shoes A device for disposing toe clips on bicycle pedals in upright positions when the toe clips are not engaged by the cyclist's shoes comprises a pivot member suspended from the crossbar of the frame of the bicycle centrally above the sprocket wheel connected... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5314390 | Linear tracking programmable exerciser A programmable limb exerciser wherein pedal motion is linear and the user may select isotonic, isokinetic or isoacceleration modes. The limbs may be exercised individually, reciprocally or in tandem. The exerciser can be readily re-oriented from a horizon... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5312311 | Exercise bicycle The bicycle of the present invention has a seat having a high padded back, padded arm rests, is rotatable through three hundred and sixty degrees and has a lock to hold it in adjusted positions. The seat can be lowered by a hydraulic cylindrical, electric... | 05/17/1994 |
| 5308300 | Step-type training machine and control method A step-type training machine in which the exerciser trains using a predetermined load while detecting the pulse of the exerciser, and in accordance with data (e.g. the age, sex and weight) inputted before the training and various data (e.g. the exerciser'... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5284131 | Therapeutic exercise device for legs A device for promoting health and rehabilitation through exercise by way of providing motion to one's legs. The device comprises a frame, with a motor secured to the frame. An axle extends outwardly from the frame to either side and is powered by the moto... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5269548 | Exercise trailer An exercise trailer for a handicapped person comprising a two-wheel bicycle trailer for towing behind a bicycle with one of the bicycle wheels driving a crank with pedals and stirrups to which the user's feet are attached. The rotation of the bicycle driv... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5256115 | Electronic flywheel and clutch for exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus which provides a variable load torque that substantially equals and opposes any possible input torque. A set of pedals is used to provide an input torque which is transmitted to the load. A speed reference command generator compares ... | 10/26/1993 |
| 5230673 | Exerciser in which exercising load is controlled based on individual data stored in an optical data card An exerciser in accordance with the present invention includes a load apparatus for applying load to pedaling of a user, pulse data detecting apparatus for detecting pulse data of the user, a card for storing optically readable individual data such as age... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5033736 | Passive exercise bicycle A passive exercise bicycle comprises a frame and conventional motor attached to a stabilizing support surface. A bushing which drives a wheel attached to the bicycle frame is mounted on a shaft turned by a motor. The wheel in turn is attached by a convent... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4993407 | Exerciser for diseased and/or aged people's arms and legs A device designed for regaining the health of survivors from apoplexy, heart attack, poliomyelitis, accident and aged people by doing exercises. An adjustable-speed motor drives a pair of pedals so that the user's arms or legs can be hauled or dragged gen... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4976426 | Rehabilitation exercise device An exercise device offers different levels of exercise to an individual and can be arranged as an exercise device for bedridden patients and those in different stages of rehabilitation. The device comprises an exercise head having at least one pair of cra... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4973046 | Adjustable therapeutic exerciser for lower human extremities An exercise device for active or passive therapeutic exercise of human lower extremities provides a portable base structure supporting a housing that journals a laterally similar adjustable pedal crank rotatably carrying pedals on its outer arms. Motor an... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4934692 | Exercise apparatus providing resistance variable during operation An exercise device including a pedal crank and a hand crank separately drivingly connected to a flywheel provided with a braking mechanism remotely controllable to vary the amount of braking, in response to operation of switches located on the hand crank ... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4928673 | Electric passive pedal exerciser An electric passive pedal exerciser comprising a frame having a crank mounted thereon with a gear driven by an electric motor. The device is powered by common household power and the speed of the device is controlled by a rheostat. The frame has attached ... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4846156 | Quadra-limbular therapeutic exercise machine An exercise machine for use by a handicapped or impaired person from his wheelchair is disclosed which has a framework and wheelchair wheel-receiving ramps and cradle onto which the user may roll his chair. A set of rotatable hand cranks are interconnecte... | 07/11/1989 |
| 4844451 | Exercise cycle with locking mechanism The invention provides an exercise cycle with a stationary frame, a seat, a pedal mechanism, and a rotating wheel. Resistance is offered to the rotating wheel by an adjustable brake assembly. A handle bar assembly is pivotally mounted to the frame to move... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4790528 | Training device for rehabilitation A rehabilitation training device and method in which a target heart rate is input, the heart rate is measured and a load in an ergometer operated by the person undergoing rehabilitation is changed accordingly. There are four steps in the training: (1) war... | 12/13/1988 |
| 4786050 | Exercise machine An exercise device having a two-sided support, a first double crank journaled in the support, the first double crank having an offset, outwardly extending axle on each side of the support and a second double crank journaled in the support, the second doub... | 11/22/1988 |
| 4776583 | Recumbent exercise apparatus Stationary exercise apparatus has a frame, a chain with a seat and back adjustably mounted on the frame and a boom extending forward from the frame. A crank shaft is journaled in a gear mount at a distal end of the boom, and cranks and pedals are connecte... | 10/11/1988 |
