Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172735 | Air-brake safety device for exercise resistance band A parachute-like safety device for use with an exercise resistance band. The parachute-like device can attach to the ends of the band to act as handles, and furthermore, such a device can be used at the center portion of a typical exercise resistance band. The benef... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8157712 | Resistance exercise and physical therapy apparatus A resistance exercise and physical therapy apparatus is provided. The resistance exercise and physical therapy apparatus includes: an elongate resilient member having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the elongate resilient member includes an elastic material... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8128540 | Multipurpose exercise system An exercise system is provided in which multiple exercise routines may be conducted with a single system. The exercise system may be used for skiing exercises, rowing exercises, and for weight training/resistance exercises. The exercise system may also be stored in ... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8109864 | Arm exercising device An arm exercising device includes a frame, a linkage mechanism, and an impeding unit disposed to apply a resistance force to the linkage mechanism. The frame includes an upright support that has a fixed guide rod. The linkage mechanism includes a pair of swing arms ... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8105215 | Pull cord assembly for body stretching exercise A pull cord assembly for body stretching exercise includes an elastic cord member and a strand-like protective member. The elastic cord member has an elastic cord body which extends along a lengthwise axis to terminate at two anchored ends. The strand-like protectiv... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8083654 | Apparatus for rehabilitation A method and apparatus for exercising and rehabilitating muscles, muscle groups, ligaments and soft tissue connecting limbs and limb extremities wherein the limb extremity is suspended by tension means in an environment that stabilizes the limb position while facili... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8079942 | Archery training device The archery training device allows an archer to properly train his or her muscles, as well as train for proper archery technique. The archery training device includes a support having a plurality of pairs of apertures formed therethrough. A plurality of elastic memb... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8075461 | Reinforced cord well lifting bar assembly An exercise bar cord impingement assembly permits exercise in two modes, defined in terms of how cord anchoring is arranged. It also permits exercise to be conducted either with a stretchable cord and handgrip together connected to the bar's body or just the stretch... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8066624 | Ergonomic exercise posture chair and method of using same An exercise chair includes a seat; a base having one or more base supports, the one or more base supports configured to contact a support surface; a seat support supporting the seat, pivotally connected to the base, and biased upward, the seat support including a fu... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8057370 | Resistance apparatus A resistance apparatus includes a track adapted to be secured in a vertical position on a support. A vertical slide is mounted and slideable and has on the track a spring loaded plunger near a first end thereof. A hook is mounted on the slide and has a pair of space... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8033966 | Safety device for exercise resistance bands An elastic resistance band for use in an exercise device. The resistance band comprising a center portion having opposed ends and having a shape and comprised of a material which presents a substantial friction against air, so to create a wind resistance effect whic... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7998039 | Abdominal exercise device An abdominal exercise device comprising a seat back pivotally attached to a base that includes a foot plate, wherein a spring or other resistive element is attached between the seat back and the base, which is capable of simultaneously exercising a plurality of musc... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7967735 | Exercise device with an audible signal producing force indicator An exercise device (20) comprising a resilient force member (6) which is arranged to be acted on by a user and provide resistance against movement by a user over an operative range. The exercise device (20) further includes a mechanical indicato... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7967736 | Exercise apparatus Apparatus suitable for pilates and other exercise comprises rails, supported on a box-like frame and an exercise carriage, mounted on the rails, wherein the carriage comprises a first carriage section and a second carriage section which sections can be (i) connected... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7892155 | Exercise device The exercise devices disclosed herein are configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise device can include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting a cable-pulley assembly providing a user interface with a resistance s... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7862489 | Multipurpose exercise system An exercise system is provided in which multiple exercise routines may be conducted with a single system. The exercise system may be used for skiing exercises, rowing exercises, and for weight training/resistance exercises. The system includes a housing that enclose... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857736 | Adjustable reformer An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at leas... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7850582 | Flexible exercise device and related systems An exercise device comprises an elongate rod having opposite ends each being configured to be grasped by a user. The rod includes a flexible inner core having a pair of opposite ends and an outer sheath substantially circumscribing at least a central portion of the ... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846078 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus that includes a bar member having opposed ends with each end being a closed end and having adjacent to the closed end an open channel defined by an elongated slot. An elastic member with handles attached to respective ends of the elastic member... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7785241 | Device for obtaining a substantially constant linear force A device for obtaining a predetermined linear force, includes a first elastic force elements and a force output elements in the form of a non-elastic, flexible elongated member, a force transformation elements arranged between the first elastic force element and the... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7785242 | Variable unweighting and resistance training and stretching apparatus for use with a cardiovascular or other exercise device A device for variably unweighting or unloading and performing resistance exercises and stretches while performing cardiovascular exercises on a cardiovascular exercise machine or other exercise device, including a plurality of exercise elements at different location... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7775949 | Shoulder stretcher assembly The shoulder stretcher assembly detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair. It includes an elongated support assembly that includes a substantially vertical portion securely supportable adjacent to a rear portion of a chair frame of a chair. An upper portion of... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7766804 | Abdominal exerciser and method An abdominal exerciser can be used while standing up. The user stands on the anchor base and rests the neckpad on his shoulders while gripping the handlebars. The user can then bend forward and backward to strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles or side-to-s... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7762935 | Exercise apparatus resistance unit An exercise apparatus resistance unit includes flex members to bend to provide a resistance, a first end piece, a second end piece provided another end of the flex members to secure the flex members to rotate and translate within the body according to a bending moti... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7749141 | Training apparatus and method for using the same A kick training apparatus includes; a foot-receiving receptacle, which receives at least a front portion of a foot, and a band including a first end coupled to the foot-receiving receptacle, wherein a second end of the band is configured to be restrained by a hand. | 07/06/2010 |
| 7740570 | Aquatic exercise device An elastomeric band exercise device is modified by adding a cushion to the band to permit it to be comfortably stepped on with a bare foot without discomfort. The modification is particularly advantageous when the device is used in performing aquatic exercises. Each... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7736285 | Portable exercise device A portable exercise device, for use in exercising an abdominal portion and a lower portion of a body, includes a base, a frame assembly and an exercising assembly. The frame assembly is detachably coupled to the base. The frame assembly includes a first support memb... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7704198 | Variable resistance exercise device An exercise device for human exercise routines having an elongated pultruded plastic rod or rods fitting loosely within a plastic tube. At least one of the rods is rectangular in cross section and the tube may be covered by a soft foam plastic sleeve. The rod may be... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7674209 | Exercise apparatus and method of operating the same An exercise apparatus and method of using exercise apparatuses. In some aspects and in some constructions, the invention may provide an exercise apparatus including a body housing a biasing member and having a first elongated member and a second elongated member mov... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7628740 | Finger ladder strap The present invention relates generally to the field of straps and tension devices and specifically relates to a device and method useful for stretching and exercise. In particular, the invention relates to an exercise device. According to one embodiment, the exerci... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7569005 | Standing position exercise device A standing exercise device foldable between operative and storage positions includes a base on which a non-sitting user at least partially stands during a variety of pushing or pulling exercises. A lever is pivotally connected to the base and a mechanism providing a... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7524270 | Exercise machine An exercise machine includes a first elongated housing having an endcap at a first end and a hollow interior portion. A second elongated housing is slidably positionable within the first elongated housing. A spring having a progressive resistance force is positioned... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7470224 | Combined resistance/magnetic exercise apparatus A combined resistance/magnetic exercise apparatus which uses both adjustable resistance and magnetic forces to improve mind and body in a variety of chosen exercises. Magnets are provided in the handle grips of the cross bar an in the platform upon which a user stan... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7448990 | Pull exerciser A pull exerciser includes a plurality of elastic cords of different elastic coefficients and a plurality of handles. The plurality of elastic cords are connected in series. Adjacent ends respectively of a pair of elastic cords adjacent to each other are securely hel... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7431681 | Platform exercise apparatus A platform exercise apparatus includes a planar platform adapted for use on a floor and elevated therefrom with an elevating portion. A plurality of holes extend through the planar platform and define attachment bars therebetween. Elastic bands are provided having a... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429236 | Exercise device with single resilient elongate rod and weight selector controller An exercise apparatus with a single resistant rod configured to provide resistance for use in exercise and an electronic weight selector mechanism for use with a resistance rod having a variable resistance system and an electronic selector control. The weight select... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7416519 | Massage and resistance training apparatus and method A resistance training and massage apparatus simultaneously provides resistance training and massage. A vibrating strap is formed into a loop to extend around a body portion of a user. The strap is displaceable as the user exerts a pulling force on the strap. A motor... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7416520 | Curler exerciser Curler exercise apparatus includes first and second frames pivotally mounted to each other at a pivot junction proximate a user's extremity joint for exercising extremity muscles against the bias of a biasing member coupled between the frames. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410450 | Portable elastic resistance exercise apparatus A portable elastic resistance exercise apparatus comprising two panels selectively affixed in a 90 degree angle. Both panels are padded for user interaction. Elastic resistance is positioned as chosen within cutouts in the back panel, at any height and with any resi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7407467 | Abdominal and hamstring muscle strength conditioning device A strength conditioning device for strengthening and conditioning abdominal and hamstring muscles is provided. The device includes at least one flex member, a seat, an ankle support attachment member and an ankle support frame. Each flex member has a first end porti... | 08/05/2008 |
