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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7824317 | Machine for training various kinds of abdominal and lumbar muscles A user repeats a right and left swaying motion while holding a movable body in which a resistance force is generated by tension of an elastic member, hydraulic pressure, pneumatic pressure, or the like, between his/her two legs, thereby efficiently strengthening, pa... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7641603 | Stretching device The present invention pertains to an exercising apparatus comprising a coupling mechanism and a synchronizing mechanism. The coupling mechanism is a rack assembly that includes two elongated bars extending longitudinally within the deck of the apparatus. The elongat... | 01/05/2010 |
| 7377887 | Exercise apparatus with guided movement Exercise apparatus for guided exercise movement includes a primary arm pivotally mounted to a frame for pivotal movement about a fixed pivot relative to the frame, a movement arm pivotally mounted to the primary arm for pivotal movement relative to the primary arm a... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7357765 | Lumbar extension device A lumbar extension machine is disclosed including a seat with an upright rotatable back member securable to a variable resistance module or statically secured to a load cell module. A lower body system is provide to optimize the exercise of the lower back by prevent... | 04/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7303231 | Massage apparatus and method for lumbar support An ergonomic support mountable on various seat frames has a static portion (52) with anchors and mounts. The mounts adapt to fix said static portion to varying seat frames. An active portion (54) is operatively engaged with the anchors of the static po... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7297094 | Method and device for treatment of varicose veins A method and device for treatment of a varicose vein is provided which includes the step of applying to the skin of a subject superficial to the vein to be treated a device including: (a) an element for securing the device to the leg of a subject superficial to the ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7235039 | Full body stretching assist device A full body stretching assist device includes a base, a central support shaft mounted on the base, left and right arm support stretching sections extending outwards therefrom, and left and right leg support stretching sections. The left and right arm support stretch... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7223215 | Exercise device with true pivot point An exercise device with a true pivot point includes a plurality of arms that are joined at a joint assembly. A first arm is fixed in relation to the joint assembly and is also stabilized by a base member at an end opposite the joint assembly. In one embodiment, the ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7144353 | Exercising device An exercising device (10) for building strength and flexibility of muscles and other tissues, comprising a substantially vertically arranged first stand (11) for abutment against a substantially plane and horizontal underlying surface and a second stand (12), arrang... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7121987 | Golf exercise device Disclosed is a golf exercise weight machine for anaerobically strengthening the large rotary muscles of the body—including the upper thigh, trunk and abdomen, and shoulders—most used in performing a golf swing. Preferably, the device includes a floor mounted bas... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104926 | Exercising machine for working muscles that support the spine An exercising machine is provided that has a head engaging member that can provide a hemispherical movement. The head engaging member is attached to rollers that can roll on a pivotable arcuate track. As an exerciser moves the head engaging member in the X-Y plane, ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7094188 | Low-resistance exercise and rehabilitation chair An exercise and rehabilitation chair and method includes pivotal front support legs, rigid rear legs, a seat assembly having a seat bottom and seat back and upper and lower arms, each upper and lower arm being pivotally coupled at a rearward end to a pivotal support... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7052446 | Lat pulldown weight training machine An exercise machine for exercising muscles in the back of an exerciser, includes: a frame; a seat assembly attached to the frame; a movement arm pivotally attached to the frame and movable along a stroke path between an upper forward position and a lower rearward po... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7044900 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus comprising a frame, and at least one elongated sheet of flexible material has a first end coupled to the frame and has a second free end positioned frontwardly relative to the frame. The sheet of flexible material has an upwardly facing support... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7036512 | Dismountable multi-position stander The dismountable multi-position stander has a carriage, a body support assembly, and a mounting assembly detachably mounting the body support assembly onto the carriage in a single coupling direction. The mounting assembly has upper and lower mounting elements detac... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7001316 | Device for carrying out an active motion therapy method and shaped body of such a device A shaped body (1) of plastic material with rounded outer contours is used for carrying out a method of active motion therapy by filling bulk material (11) of shaped bodies (1) into a container (12). The limbs (13) to be trained are... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966872 | Articulating abdominal exercise bench The invention relates to the field of abdominal exercise with the operator using the sit-up or crunch movements. More particularly, an exercise apparatus that exercises the abdominal and back muscles with the lower torso of the operator supported by a moving seat wh... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6652430 | Training device designed to improve the physical readiness level of the low back and pelvic girdle A training apparatus designed to improve the physical readiness level of the low back and pelvic girdle of an individual includes a frame, a seat, a pivot mechanism mounted on the frame and providing a pivot point, an exercise arm rotatable about the pivo... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6589143 | Portable back pain relieving device A back pain reliever has a linear alignment support with at least two bi-pad supports mounted thereon. The linear alignment support runs along the spine of a person with least two bi-pad supports mounted thereon, so each of the two pads of the bi-pad supp... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6440046 | Disabled user lift system The present invention relates to various systems that enable users with appreciably limited muscular, body and coordination control to assume ergonomic postures for task seating, standing, ambulation and physical exercise. Particularly, the embodiments of... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6368260 | Rehabilitation chair An exercise system for persons with physical disabilities consisting of an upholstered chair having a table top mounted on the two arms, a support step having a pedal assembly mounted in a slots, a "T" support inserted into the table top mounting bracket,... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6361482 | Leg exercise machine An exercise machine having a frame structure, a seat member supported by the frame structure, and a resistance device. A leg member is operatively connected to the resistance device and pivotally connected to the frame structure for engagement by a user's... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6354982 | Exercise machine and methods A lumbar exercise machine having an adjustable pad assembly for engaging the legs above and below the knees while the legs extend generally forward with the feet against a foot rest and the knees bent so that the thighs and calves form an obtuse angle. A ... | 03/12/2002 |
| 6228000 | Machine and method for measuring strength of muscles with aid of a computer Method and apparatus for testing the muscle strength of a subject wherein both static and dynamic strength tests are conducted on the subject during which forces exerted by the muscles are measured by devices which are connected to a computer and a displa... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6155994 | Methods and equipment for treating or preventing muscle pain or injury Machines for treating neuromuscular pain conditions and injuries by slow patient-controlled stretching of a muscle or group of muscles when they and surrounding muscles are in a relaxed state (i.e., with little or no extrafusal muscle fiber contractions).... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6132347 | Physical training machine with attitude adjustment The invention relates to a physical training machine with attitude adjustment, of the type comprising at least a posture portion and an implement portion; the posture portion is provided with means able to allow a user to be positioned in an exercise conf... | 10/17/2000 |
| 6120425 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus comprises a generally rectangular frame having a head end and a foot end and including a pair of spaced apart parallel track members, a movable carriage mounted on the frame for movement along the track members between said head and ... | 09/19/2000 |
| 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 |
| 6004246 | Lower back exercise machine including leg engaging assembly for isolating the lower torso A lumbar exercise machine having an adjustable pad assembly for engaging the legs above and below the knees while the legs extend generally forward with the feet against a foot rest and the knees bent so that the thighs and calves form an obtuse angle. A ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5980434 | Exercise apparatus with adjustable roller pads In a weight lifting exercise apparatus, a leg exercise station is provided. A leg exercise arm carrying leg engaging roller pads is pivotally mounted on a frame member of the support frame of the apparatus, and is linked to an exercise resistance such as ... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5951448 | Exercise machine for lower and upper body An exercise machine of light weight and portable construction adapted for storage in a highly compact configuration. The device can be deployed quickly and easily for use in performing a variety of different exercises routinely.... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5941804 | Exercise machine for simulating running An exercise machine for simulating running comprises a frame having a rear portion and a forward portion, a shoulder harness supported by the forward portion of the frame for supporting the upper body in a fixed position, a pair of hand grips juxtaposed n... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5938574 | Exercise device An exercise apparatus includes a seat assembly mounted on a frame, an overhead exercise station is located above the seat assembly, a leg exercise station is located forward of the seat assembly. The frame includes a base portion below the seat assembly a... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5928112 | Machine for exercising and/or testing muscles of the human body A machine for exercising and/or testing the lumbar muscles including a movement arm mounted for rotational movement about a generally horizontal axis against a resistance provided by a weight stack. Movement of the movement arm is transmitted to the weigh... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5913755 | Stretching device for increasing upper torso flexibility A portable stretching device includes a seat portion on which the athlete sits so that an upright axle frame of the stretching device extends in an upwardly vertical direction from the area between the athlete's thighs. The athlete then grips a handle whi... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5810698 | Exercise method and apparatus An exercise apparatus has a body supporting carriage that moves relative to a frame in a direction having a vertical component. Levers are movably mounted on the carriage and connected to the frame in such a manner that movement of the levers relative to ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5807219 | Exercise apparatus adaptable for handicapped and non-handicapped users A weight lifting exercise machine has an adjustable seat supporting arm assembly to permit the machine to be used by handicapped users in a wheelchair as well as non-handicapped users. In a first condition, an extendible support arm is secured in a seat-s... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5800310 | Machine and method for measuring strength of muscles with aid of a computer Method and apparatus for testing the muscle strength of a subject wherein both static and dynamic strength tests are conducted on the subject during which forces exerted by the muscles are measured by devices which are connected to a computer and a displa... | 09/01/1998 |
