Bizarre Patents
User-operated amusement apparatus for kicking the user's buttocks
An apparatus including a user-operated and controlled apparatus for self-infliction of repetitive blows to the user's buttocks by a plurality of elongated arms bearing flexible extensions that rotate under the user's control.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7361124 | Rowing machine A rowing machine, which includes a machine base, which has two footrests arranged at the front side, a sliding track disposed at the top side, and two sidebars at two sides, two arm oars respectively pivoted to the side bars of the machine base through a respective ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7316637 | Mechanical device for performing single, orthogonal, alternate, and independent movements applicable to a gym apparatus A mechanical device that performs single, orthogonal, alternate, and independent movements which, adapted in an apparatus, can be applied to the prevention of lower limb thrombosis suffered by people who spend long hours in a sitting position. The device includes a ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7137925 | Snowboard training device A device to assist a beginner in learning how to snowboard. The device connects to the top rear of the snowboard and consists of a base plate that connects to the snowboard, a rotational component that connects to the base plate and allows vertical and horizontal ro... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7115078 | Orbital resistance-adjustable sphere exercising apparatus An orbital resistance-adjustable sphere exercising apparatus (10) that is designed to allow several exercise routines to be performed through several planes and range-of-motion at selectable friction levels. The apparatus (10) consists of four major el... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7032272 | Friction hinge A motion control device for controlling the movement of an operational member about a first axis and about a second axis includes a spindle having a socket and a control arm wherein the socket defines a first axis opening. The device includes a cylindrical pivot mem... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6258011 | Wall apparatus for supporting an exercise device A wall-mounted support structure for supporting an exercise device, including front and back metal plates disposed in parallel relation on respective sides of the wall and secured together by bolts passing through the wall, a vertically elongated chamber ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6113522 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus for toning the mid-section and lower portion of the body, especially helpful for handicapped individuals who have marginal or only functional use of their lower extremities on an involuntary basis whereby a physically able person or ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5632707 | Upper torso exerciser A device for exercising a user's upper torso that utilizes a minimum of space. A wheeled housing is provided with a handle member providing an effective grip to a user who will lean his or her body's weight against the device is coupled to one or more of ... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5393280 | Swimming exercise and training apparatus The swimming and training apparatus comprises: a base disposed on a supporting surface for the apparatus, an upper body support arrangement secured to the base frame having a generally horizontal position capable of side to side rolling motion along its longit... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5330407 | Exercise method and apparatus utilizing elastomeric spheres A controlled mechanical friction principle is disclosed utilizing elastomeric spheres. The spheres are grouped in radial or nested formation between at least two working surfaces and contained in such a manner that compression sliding friction occurs betw... | 07/19/1994 |
| 5244444 | Exerciser An exercising device includes an adjustable weighted handle at the end of an elongated telescoping tube of an adjustable height. The tube is connected to a rotatable joint mounted on a base. The device can be rotated about a 360° arc and also up and down... | 09/14/1993 |
| 5013034 | Exercise machine An exercise machine has a rigid base on which stands a person wishing to exercise. One or more handles extend from the base and are each connected thereto by a friction pivot assembly. The person exercises by moving the handles against the friction of the... | 05/07/1991 |
| 4901999 | Hand, wrist, and forearm friction resistance exercise device An exercise device which provides tone and strength to the muscles and opposing muscles of the hand, wrist, and forearm. The device comprises a pair of spherical balls attached to the ends of a cylindrical bar. The spherical balls are pressed between a pa... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4382596 | Weight lifting type exercising device A simple and versatile exercising apparatus is provided which enables the user to perform a wide variety of weight training exercises. The apparatus includes a basic bench with barbell cradle, a rope and pulley weight pull device, a lat bar device with sq... | 05/10/1983 |
| 4249727 | Friction type gymnastic apparatus Gymnastic apparatus designed to strengthen the muscles of the abdomen at waist level, those located in the small of the back and in the buttocks and to exercise and maintain all of the rest of the body's muscles, including a base, a bar which can be moved... | 02/10/1981 |
| 4199137 | Apparatus for foot rehabilitation At the time of a twist or a bone fracture of the ankle it is necessary after the plastering to reeducate the ankle motions. In the present invention, a footrest is fastened on a base and may pivot on the base by means of a ball-and-socket joint. Various s... | 04/22/1980 |
| 4186920 | Exerciser for lower leg, ankle, and foot muscles An exerciser for use in the rehabilitation of the leg, ankle, and foot muscles has a foot support connected to a base of a ball and socket joint enabling the support to be tilted in any direction by a foot supported thereby. The joint includes a threaded ... | 02/05/1980 |
