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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8177695 | Abdominal training machine and method Some embodiments provide an abdominal training machine that uses an adapted reverse crunching motion to minimize stress to the knees, back, shoulders, and neck when training the abdominal muscles. The machine combines weight resistance training with a replicated nat... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8137250 | Abdominal exercising apparatus An abdominal exercising apparatus includes a frame with a first lateral member, a second lateral member, a first end member and a second end member attached together in a rectangular configuration. A pair of slides is provided. Each of the first and second lateral m... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8118720 | Abdominal exercise and training apparatus An exercise apparatus designed to specifically target the abdominal muscles is described along with a method of using the apparatus. The apparatus generally comprises four parts: a base; a seat frame attached to the base; an upper portion having a back support and h... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8113998 | Device and method for training abdominal muscles A device and method are disclosed for training the abdominal muscles of a user in an upright position. The device and method are configured to lead the upper torso of the user while bending along a preferred path, so that the backbone is bent in a proper manner caus... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8075463 | Exercise device An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes an adjustable back blade attached to the back support and extending ... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8062196 | Abdominal exercise apparatus An abdominal exercise apparatus having a seat attached to a frame, a swing bar rotatably attached to the frame about a swing bar axis, a back rest rotatably attached to the swing bar about a back rest axis which is substantially perpendicular to the swing bar axis, ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8043199 | Exercise machine An exercise machine for providing a low impact workout that targets the core muscles. The exercise machine generally includes a lower frame adapted to rest upon a floor surface, an upper frame movably connected to the lower frame and movable between an upright in-us... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8043198 | Multi-function sit-up apparatus A multi-function sit-up apparatus includes a frame, a seat and a back pad. The seat and the back pad are disposed on the frame. The back of the back pad is provided with a pair of arm pull devices. By the arm pull devices, the user sits on the seat and lies on the b... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8002683 | Abdominal exercise device with plunger An apparatus for abdominal exercise comprises a pair of laterally spaced u-shaped support rails for rocking back and forth on a surface. A pair of arm rests are each connected to the inside u-shape portion of one of the support rails and extend rearwardly from the c... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7993252 | Exercise device The invention provides an exercise device (10) comprising an elongate member (20) and an engagement member (30) having an engagement region (40), the engagement member defining an aperture (35) therethrough, the elongate member ext... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7963895 | Compound abdominal device A compound abdominal and upper body exercising device having an outer frame, an inner mechanism that is pivotally connected within the outer frame and on which a user kneels to initiate the exercise, a linkage system between the outer frame and the inner mechanism t... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7963894 | Apparatus and method for exercising abdominal muscles Disclosed is apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles, comprising: a control means, a visual display having a plurality of elements each of which is capable of individual illumination responsive to signals from the control means, and detection means for detect... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7942794 | Training device The invention relates to a training device (2) which comprises a base body (4) having a bearing surface (6) which is embodied in such a manner that the back of a user can be placed on the bearing surface (6) when in use. The base body ( | 05/17/2011 |
| 7938763 | Inclinable exercise device with abdominal crunch exercise accessory apparatus and method A pair of abdominal crunch boards attachable side-by-side to an adjustable incline of an inclinable exercise device provide arm rests and hand grips for a user performing abdominal crunch exercises while positioned on a user support of the inclinable exercise device... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7883453 | Portable, bed mountable exercise strap An adjustable strap, detachably installed atop a mattress to serve as an aid for exercise, without having to alter the construction of the mattress or bed frame. The apparatus is utilized for sit-up exercise by an individual reclining upon the mattress. Each end of ... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7878957 | Multi-functional exercising machine A multi-functional exercising machine has a supporting device, a rotating device and a handle device. The supporting device has a base and a pivotal mount. The pivotal mount is formed on the base and has a positioning panel. The rotating device is connected to the s... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7833142 | Methods and apparatus for testing abdominal strength and exercising abdominal muscles An abdominal mat has a raised section which may be positioned to support the lumbar region of the user's back. At least one sensor is associated with the raised section for producing a signal in response to force applied to the raised section by the user. A feedback... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7833143 | Sit-up exerciser A sit-up exerciser has a base, a seat and a footrest assembly mounted on the base, and a linkage assembly mounted between base and the seat. The linkage assembly has a handle arm, a back arm and a linking rod connected to each other. At least one rear resilient elem... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7824318 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a flexible panel that has a top side, a bottom side, a first end edge, a second end edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. A strap is integrally coupled to the first end edge and extends away therefrom. The strap has a d... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7806815 | Core trainer The present invention is an exercise machine that is versatile, easily adjustable, and easy to store and transport. The machine may be used by varying sizes of users for a wide variety of exercises to increase strength. The Core trainer is comprised of a seat with a... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803096 | Rocking exerciser system An exercise machine which has a base with at least three spaced apart legs and two spaced apart handles attached to the base. A rocker assembly that includes a rocker fastener and first and second sets of spaced apart brackets is provided where the second set of bra... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7803095 | Exercise machine An exercise machine that enables a user to perform a variety of repetitive exercises in reclined, sitting and standing positions. The machine permits a user to perform exercises not possible on a traditional Pilates Reformer machine. The machine includes a frame wit... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7794376 | Ab-exerciser bench An abdominal muscle exercise machine that generally contains a diagonal member with an adjustable seat and a backrest and a pivot member that pivots with respect to the diagonal member. A chest push can be mechanically coupled to the pivot member through an adjustab... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7780585 | Portable dual incline adjustable resistance abdominal muscle exercise machine An abdominal muscle exercise machine of a push-pull type that includes an elbow sliding support plate with handle bars; a knee sliding support plate with swiveling knee cups; elastic resistance bands attached between the elbow and knee support plates and the end sta... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7713181 | Versatile abdominal exercise bed An exercise device which can be used to exercise the abdominal muscles of a user includes a base to which a lower body exercise portion and an upper body exercise portion are pivotably connected. The portions are hinged to provide versatility and to permit the devic... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7713180 | Partially stabilized exercise device with valve mechanism An exercise device includes an inflatable bladder and is partially stabilized with a small amount of filler. The bladder includes a first aperture to allow the filler to be easily placed in the bladder. The bladder also includes a valve main body that allows air to ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7658701 | Dual axis abdominal exercise apparatus An abdominal exercise apparatus is provided that includes at least a lower carriage, an upper carriage, and a frame supporting the lower and upper carriages. A linkage mechanism operably associates the upper and lower carriages together to allow coordinated movement... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7645217 | Abdominal exercise bar accessory and method use An abdominal exercise bar accessory having a rigid bar that is placed against a user's chest and cradled within his underarm region, with two alternating upward and downward extending handles attached to the bar opposite the user so that the user's arms partially ov... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7614986 | Abdominal exercise device An abdominal exercise device comprises a center bar, a handle assembly attached to a first end portion of the center bar and that is adapted to be grasped by a user, an abdominal press assembly mounted to the center bar between first and second end portions thereof ... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7604580 | Exercise device and method A method and device for use in resistance training is provided. A first version includes a saddle that supports the lower back while an exercise subject extends and then hyper-extends the subject's vertebral column. A second version includes a foot bar against which... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7604581 | Abdominal exercise device An exercise device (10) having a frame (12) with a base member (30) and a handle member (20). The base member (30) includes spaced-apart cage members (32, 34) with respective curved midsections (40, 42) for holding a ... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7591773 | Abdominal muscle training apparatus Exercise apparatus (10) for training the abdominal muscles of a user (41) comprises a lever frame (11) linked to a support frame (12) at a pivot (13). The lever frame (11) has first and second arms (14, 15) joined at ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7563215 | Abdominal muscle standing exerciser An abdominal muscle exercise device which facilitates exercising and training of abdominal and lower back muscles while in a standing position. The exercise device has a platform with vertical members at the back of the platform. A horizontal member is attached at t... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7494454 | Abdominator: abdomen and obliques exercise machine The present invention describes a specialized exercise apparatus and method for use that targets the muscles in and around the abdominal, oblique muscles and mid section of the body. The machine is comprised of a flat platform upon which an individual stands while g... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7488281 | Abdominal muscle training apparatus Exercise apparatus (10) for training a user's abdominal muscles comprises a lever frame (11) linked to a support frame (12) at a pivot (13). The lever frame (11) has first and second arms (14,15) joined at a junction (16 | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488280 | Method and apparatus for abdominal and upper body strength training An exercise device 12 is presented wherein a user 14 exercises the abdominal muscles and/upperbody strength training by throwing a ball 16 into a ball shoot 18 or against a rebound surface 20. The user 14 places back 22 | 02/10/2009 |
| 7485079 | Abdominal exercise machine The abdominal exerciser of the present invention is an exercise device designed to work the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser includes a carriage that can slide or roll along a track and an upper body support. The abdominal exerciser devic... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7481753 | Rotatable push-up exercise device The rotatable push-up exercise device provides device for aiding a user in performing push-up type exercises. The device has a platform rotatably mounted on a base. The platform may selectively be held stationary or may be free to rotate when performing push-up exer... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7481752 | Abdominal exercise machine An exercise machine, more specifically, an abdominal exercise machine. The abdominal exercise machine consists of a frame upon which the user sits, the frame having a support arm tilted backward from vertical with the lower lumbar region against a seat member. Pivot... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7452313 | Convertible barrel exercise apparatus A curved, partial barrel shaped body has a bottom surface shaped to rest on a portion of a planar surface such as a pad or a floor and an upper curved surface formed by a first cylindrical surface portion having a first radius of curvature about a first axis and a s... | 11/18/2008 |
