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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152703 | Exercise device providing variable lift assistance during pull-up and push-up exercises An exemplary exercise device descending from an elevated support (e.g., a bar or door frame) allows a user to insert a body part in a loop (e.g., a foot for pull-ups or a waist for push-ups) descending from an elastic resistance unit, which uses a variable number of... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8021286 | Exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance An exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance includes a housing and a cord mounting member coupled to the housing. An elastic cord is mounted to the cord mounting member and the cord mounting member permits movement of the elastic cord. A stop member is coupled ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8012071 | Exercise device and method An exercise device comprising a flexible band formed in a closed loop, further including at least one tension adjuster associated with the band for selectively adjusting the tension of the loop. The device further includes two handles, associated with the band, the ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7927266 | Trigger finger strengthening apparatus and method A finger strengthening device is a simulated handgun fitted with an adjustable spring-loaded trigger mechanism. The handgun simulation is selected to match the model of gun to be used, and the exertion required to pull the trigger is initially set at the maximum res... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7896786 | Portable modular exercise apparatus for multiple users A portable modular exercise apparatus for multiple users is separable into multiple components by pin connections. The modularity of the versatile exercise device enables numerous types of exercises by multiple users simultaneously. The apparatus comprises two uprig... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7871358 | Height adjustable shuttle treatment table/exercise device method and apparatus The disclosure recites an apparatus having a kick plate that is adapted to be stored in an operable position where it is in a substantially vertically orientated manner where the kick plate is in a more vertically orientated or positioned orientation with respect to... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7819788 | Exercise apparatus for exercising the muscles of the limbs, waist and abdomen An exercising apparatus for exercising the muscles of the limbs, waist and abdomen includes an upright support with a pulley at the top, a handlebar with two grips arranged at the top and a middle part formed of a spring member, a linking device, which has a top end... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7819787 | Resistance training exercise device, system and method A resistance training exercise device, system and method having at least one elastic, elongated and hollow cord with a tether secured to each end of the cord and a limit band in the 3 cord to limit the length that the cord may be stretched. ... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7794374 | Elastic device An elastic device made of a flexible and stretchable resistance tube on the inside covered by a flexible and stretchable sleeve or sheath. The sleeve or sheath may be formed in an accordion-type pleat. An end connector is formed by providing a reversed loop in the c... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7785243 | Resistance training exercise device, system and method A resistance training exercise device, system and method having at least one elastic, elongated and hollow cord with a tether secured to each end of the cord, a strain relief sleeve and a clip secured to the free end of each tether, each tether being secured to thei... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7740571 | Exercise apparatus Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of exercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cy... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7708674 | Archery exerciser The present invention provides for in one embodiment an archery exerciser training device designed to eliminate or minimize target panic, develop muscle memory, and warn up muscles before using a bow and arrow. The training device consists of a cylindrical tube with... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7682297 | Treatment table and exercise device method and apparatus An exercise and therapeutic apparatus having a kick plate that is adapted to be stored in an operable position where it is in a substantially vertically orientated manner where the kick plate is in a more vertically orientated or positioned orientation with respect ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7674210 | Exercise device An exercise device, in particular an exercise device that can be attached to a conventional walker so that the user can operate it while supporting himself with the walker. The device features a base bar that can be attached to at least two legs of a walker and also... | 03/09/2010 |
| 7628741 | Exercise device and method A device for the exercise of the musculature of the upper arm, the device comprising: telescopically assembled co operating inner and outer tubular elements, each said tubular elements having end closure means at their outer ends. The outer tubular element includes ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7524271 | Exercise assembly for a chair and a chair having such an exercise assembly An exercise assembly for a chair includes a plurality of elastic members having a central portion extending between a joining member coupled to a bottom of the chair's seat and a fixing member coupled to a base of the chair. The tension force in each elastic member ... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7438667 | Oral-lever resistance exercise device An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swa... | 10/21/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7387599 | Massaging body-gym apparatus A massaging body-gym apparatus is composed of a rod, at least two rollers, two positioning sleeves, two sealing covers and an elastic rope. A positioning device is installed in the roller, composed of a pair of half positioning bases and a positioning bar. The posit... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7381156 | Exercise device An exercise device includes a body having at least one recess formed therein, the recess being configured and dimensioned to receive a finger of a user, and an elastic member removably disposed around a periphery of the body. ... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7364516 | Golf exercising method A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357763 | Chest-developing exerciser A chest-developing exerciser is disclosed to include a retractable main shaft, a wheel pivotally provided at the bottom end of the main shaft, two handlebars respectively coupled to the top end of the main shaft at two sides, a support bar pivotally connected to a m... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347215 | Ergonomic crutches An improved forearm or under arm crutch. The crutch features an extension which slides horizontally out of one of the handles and solidly connects to the tip of the other handle to form a stable seat where the user can rest. The crutch also features shock absorbing ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7326159 | Fitness apparatus for abdomen and waist An improved fitness apparatus for abdomen and waist includes a base rod bent forward and having a handle on both sides of the base rod, a main rod disposed perpendicularly upward at the middle section of the base rod, a headrest rod having a head rest inserted at th... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326123 | Golf swing training device A training device for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory, wherein the device includes a hollow ball having a meridian line that divides the ball into two visually distinct hemispheres, and further including a pair ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7316635 | Thigh exerciser A thigh exerciser includes a pair of horizontal first and second swing rods each having a pivot end portion connected pivotally to the seat member, and a thigh-engaging portion disposed outwardly of the seat member. The thigh-engaging portions of the first and secon... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7291100 | Exercise equipment resistance unit A sports apparatus provides a variable resistance to a user. A resilient panel can be adjusted for custom resistance. The resilient panel is provided with pulleys and cables arranged to deflect the panel when a user provides a force on the cable. The user can transm... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288052 | Exercise device An exercise device for strengthening the abdominal muscles and the arm muscles of a user, comprising a T-shaped, tension loaded press bar that selectively telescopes within an elongated shaft when pressed by the hands of the user. The press bar is mechanically linke... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7282014 | Dual circling exercise method and device An exercise device which uses two generally opposing grips on guides to guide a user through circular movements for exercise of the human body. The grips may be movably mounted to side supports or a central base. Resistance to the user's movement of the grips may be... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7270630 | Rowing machine having a flex handle assembly for preferentially enabling an extended range of motion for selected joint complexes Novel apparatus and methods enhance the ability of a rowing machine to provide a full body workout by increasing the range of movement possible during a rowing stroke, thereby producing increased strength, muscle mass and/or range of movement. These benefits are ach... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267641 | Muscle training device A muscle training device includes a base seat, a first support arm connected pivotally to the base seat, a second support arm connected pivotally to an impeding unit, and two supporting cushions connected respectively to the support arms. The impeding unit has a hou... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7238145 | Oral-lever resistance exercise device An oral exercise device that is portable, that has adjustable resistance and that allows the tongue to perform isotonic exercises in an environment that closely approximates the natural configuration of the tongue and the mouth to improve disorders of speech and swa... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223217 | Multifunction exerciser An exerciser includes a safety block having two through holes defined through the safety block and two cutouts defined in two opposite sides of the safety block, two elastic strings respectively extending through and securely received the two through holes of the sa... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217228 | Low impact exercise system An exercise system includes a platform, a set of ankle holders connected to the platform by resistance (e.g., elastic) bands, and a leg support. A user can sit on the platform with her back supported by a back support (or fully reclined with her head/neck supported ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214171 | Athletic training device A training device for figure skaters and other athletes includes an elongate bungee-type cord, and a clipping mechanism with two normally closed loops secured to one end of the cord. At the other end, the cord is secured to itself to form a loop designed to accommod... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207931 | Multi-function exercise device An exercise device for exercising different groups of arm muscles. The device is hollow, having front and rear curved walls and top and bottom longitudinal pieces. The top and bottom longitudinal pieces have a series of tension-adjustment anchor holes. Anchors are r... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7182718 | Muscle exercising device A muscle exercising device includes a body with two pivotable members pivotably connected to two sides of the body and each pivotable member has an arm connected thereto. Each of the two pivotable members has a first pressing portions and a second pressing portion, ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7179211 | Portable exercise device A portable exercise device is provided. The device includes an elastic cord with two ends. Each of the ends of the cord is received into opposite sides of a coupling. A clamp element is provided around a portion of the coupling. The clamp element compresses the coup... | 02/20/2007 |
