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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7955223 | Hip thrust sled A hip thrust sled may include a pair of spaced apart runners configured in generally parallel relation to each other. A first cross member extends between and is connected to the spaced apart runners proximate to a distal end of the hip thrust sled. A second cross m... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955222 | Vertical jump training apparatus A jump training apparatus including a sleeve, a pipe, and an arm. Floor standing embodiments may also include a base that may be operably connected to a weight holder. Wall mounted embodiments may include a mounting bracket, mounting plate, or mounting clamps, for e... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7357728 | Human free-fall slide A slide and process of using the slide for humans' amusement, recreation and entertainment. The slide is an inflatable apparatus comprising a slide device and an airbag device. The slide device is an inflatable bag having a slide segment. The airbag device has a bot... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7217197 | Golf swing training device A small lightweight golfers' aide comprising low-level high frequency physical vibration generator within a housing for transmitting the vibrations to a golfer as physical vibration patterns indicative of a preferred swing tempo for the golfer. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7147590 | Runner's training aid An apparatus for training a runner a proper arm-swing technique includes a body harness, and first and second engagement members for engaging the wrists or hands of the user. In one embodiment, the engagement members are grips that the user grasps while running. The... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7070540 | Athlete training device The present invention is an athlete training device and method useful in training athletes for track and field events including the high jump, pole vault, discus, long jump and shot put. The ramp may be adjusted to a number of discrete ramp angles with the use of ei... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7004886 | Air cushion for exercise An air cushion for exercise in accordance with the present invention has a bladder (10) and a ballast stay (15) accommodated inside the bladder (10). The bladder (10) has a flat bottom (11) and a bulge top (12). The ballast ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6955631 | Adjustable step trainer An adjustable step trainer including two straps and more than one slat through which the straps are passed. Each end of the slat has a fixing section through which the strap is passed. A press unit is disposed in a chamber of the fixing section for pressing and fixi... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6932744 | Pole vault training device A pole vault training device includes a pole replicating section having generally cylindrical forward and rearward pipe sections extending generally parallel and generally horizontally offset from each other and a training device mounting and support section includi... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929585 | Starting block with connected pedals A starting block is used by a runner in a track event. The starting block has five components, a rail, a left foot pedal assembly, a left connector, a right foot pedal assembly, and a right connector. The rail has two outwardly-positioned rows of upwardly directed t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6740017 | Indoor walking workout facility An indoor walking workout facility has multiple pathways traversing several rooms, with elevated passageways accessed by elevated paths. The path sections are movable and re-configurable. Several locations along the paths are equipped with scenery, scenic images, so... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6699163 | Stretching center A stretching apparatus for use on a golf course provides a wall with a top ridge, a reclined plane and a curb platform, each capable of supporting all or part of a human body. The top ridge may have at its opposite ends, multiple horizontal levels of diff... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6663537 | Exercise mat A non-slip exercise mat for use on multiple surfaces including at least one layer of material having a top surface, a bottom surface, and side surfaces. The mat also includes systems for removably securing the mat to carpeted surfaces and for preventing t... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6612971 | Exercise machine An exercise machine is disclosed. In an embodiment for an exercise machine in accordance with the principles of the present invention, the exercise machine includes a frame having a first axle support and a second axle support. A roller is disposed betwee... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6589630 | Performance enhancing shoe components and methods The present invention provides performance enhancing shoe components and methods of using those shoe components to increase exercise performance. The shoe components comprise a layer of 1,4-polybutadiene and, optionally, a high energy returning rubber. A ... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6561954 | Timing pad An apparatus for improving jumping skill including an adjustable height platform and a pad with a clock enabling an athlete to stand on the platform and jump onto the timing pad then immediately jump off the board. The contact time of the athlete on the b... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6533706 | System of impact measurement and display A system of monitoring impact stress, or acceleration forces on a user while exercising is disclosed. An exercise machine is equipped with sensing apparatus that measures the downward force exerted on the supporting surface by the lower extremities of the... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6494812 | Inclined ramp for track and field training and training methods therefor An inclined ramp is provided for practicing jumps and starts for track and field events. The inclined ramp includes a rigid inclined surface and is usable as part of two different training methods. The training method for jumps involves positioning the ra... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6482128 | Run specific training method A training method for athletes that separates running into vertical and horizontal components. The athlete is positioned on a horizontal component training device in an upright position. The athlete contacts the horizontal component training device at a l... | 11/19/2002 |
| 6475116 | Adjustable grid An adjustable grid having a base with a predetermined width is disclosed. Two ends of the base has a respective fixing portion; each fixing portion having a through hole for being passed through by a rope. Each fixing portion having a clamping device for ... | 11/05/2002 |
| 6447427 | Agility training ladder An agility ladder for athletic training and exercise use is shown and described. The ladder has at least two elongated parallel railings spaced by rungs extending between the railings. The railings are preferably flexible so that they may be folded to col... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6342029 | Runners starting block A runners starting block is disclosed that can be used separate from an anchor bar, each block to be individually positioned on the track, each block capable of being adjusted over a wide range of foot support angles, the starting blocks usable on artific... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6162148 | Pole vault training device An apparatus used to train pole vaulters to practice the swing and stretch of the vault from the pole plant and bend phase to the inversion phase which includes an upside down "U" shaped tube member with two short extensions protruding from a top surface ... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6135921 | Long jump training apparatus An apparatus for assisting an individual in training for a long jump, wherein the long jump includes a long jump runway and a long jump pit. The training apparatus includes a launching board positioned on the runway to propel a jumper into the apparatus. ... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5876309 | Jogging exercise stroller A new jogging exercise stroller for allowing joggers to move their arms in a more natural jogging motion. The inventive device includes a stroller portion defined by a frame member. The frame member has a pair of rear wheels and a forward wheel. The frame... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5839903 | Playing aid strips A modular playing aid strip that a user can join in any conformation desired. The strips are joined together by grommets and anchors and/or by Velcro. The strips can be easily removed from the playing surface, so that the user can quickly and easily chang... | 11/24/1998 |
| 5643139 | Contoured landing surface system and method of making thereof A contoured landing surface system and a method of making thereof are provided. The system matches landing surface or pit density to the force generated by an athlete's descending body to cushion the athlete's fall based on air displacement rather than fo... | 07/01/1997 |
| 5613855 | Playing aid strips A modular playing aid strip that a user can join in any conformation desired, and are joined together by grommets and anchors or by Velcro. The strips can be easily removed from the playing surface, so that the user can quickly and easily change the layou... | 03/25/1997 |
| 5516334 | Interactive exercise monitor An interactive exercise monitor which computes and displays time, distance, pace, and energy expended by a user performing a repetitive workout around a predetermined course employs a stationary transmitter located along the workout course and a receiver ... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5398941 | Method for conducting racing events A method for conducting racing events begins with the determination of the number of lanes to be utilized in all of the individual races of the overall competition. Each racing competition includes a plurality of individual sprint races preferably equal i... | 03/21/1995 |
| 5374225 | Resilient platform exercise device A resilient platform exercise device includes a trampoline having a peripheral frame with a platform secured to the frame by a plurality of spaced springs for resiliently mounting the platform. An upstanding pole assembly is mounted directly to the frame ... | 12/20/1994 |
| 5205799 | Telescoping hurdle with base adapter A playground base and standard assembly (10) includes a typical hollow traffic cone (28) having a top hole (20) for receiving a standard (12) into the cone (28). The cone (28) is modified by placing an insert (26) inside the cone for stabilizing the stand... | 04/27/1993 |
| 5125647 | Jump platform exerciser for strengthening the ankle extensors An exercise apparatus for strengthening the ankle extensors which includes a platform on which a user jumps repetitively while monitoring the time that he is in contact with the platform and the time that he is out of contact with the platform. In one emb... | 06/30/1992 |
| 5108094 | Comfort cushion for floors The invention is directed to a comfort cushion adapted for use by a person standing for a prolonged period. The cushion causes increased leg muscle activity that results in increased movement of blood upward from the feet of the standing person. The cushi... | 04/28/1992 |
| 5070816 | Sprint training exercise system and method An exercise system and method may be used by a variety of animals, including horses, dogs and humans, for conditioning an animal to run faster. An exercise track is defined by two spaced-apart railings. Each railing slidably carries a restraining device f... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4956628 | Electronic monitoring of ground contact by an athlete's shoes An electronic monitoring apparatus for detecting and indicating contact and non-contact of an athlete's shoes with the ground has pressure sensitive means on each shoe on the bottom surface. The pressure sensitive means are connected to a signal generator... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4934689 | Swimming pool apparatus for deep water walking and running An underwater closed-loop track consists of at least two tracks (12 and 14) which are formed of floating pads (16 and 18 ) connected in series and containing weights (22) for maintaining the pads at a predetermined depth from the surface of water. The und... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4813664 | Jogging apparatus A jogging apparatus having a frame supported by wheels, handle grip means attached to the frame for gripping the apparatus, the handle grip means being moveable in a generally vertical direction with respect to the frame and spring means being connected t... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4774679 | Stride evaluation system A system for displaying the occurrence and magnitude of stride forces produced by a sport participant in a sporting event having a first portable housing placed on the legs of the participant for sensing the stride force and a second portable housing loca... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4763287 | Measuring performance information in running disciplines and shoe systems A process and system for measuring information concerning movement factors, and to values, which can be calculated therefrom, particularly stride length, stride number, stride time and running time, via a pair of shoes (1, 2), each of which is provided wi... | 08/09/1988 |
