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Apparatus for Simulating a High Five
A self-righting hand-arm configuration which is adapted to pivot when struck by a user, thereby simulating a "high five."
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| 8157713 | Attachable exercise device and method of use thereof An attachable exercise apparatus comprising a rotating handle assembly, a base, and a suction cup for mounting the apparatus to a flat surface, is herein disclosed. The handle assembly comprises an ergonomic cylindrical shape which spans an “L”-shaped frame. The... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8147391 | Exercise bar An exercise bar for motocross muscle development. One embodiment has a bar and a special rocker member for use on floor exercises. A second embodiment has a spring-loaded pivot hub. That embodiment also has folding handgrips that make the device easy to story and ca... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8137251 | Exercise assembly An exercise assembly structured to facilitate the performance, by an individual, of a plurality of different exercises depending on the orientation or position in which the exercise assembly is disposed. A base includes an elongated configuration and has a track ass... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8105218 | Convex shell for push-up handle An improvement is disclosed for a push-up handle of the type having a cylindrical base rotatably fixed to a grip. The improvement comprises a shell having a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface, and a connector for selectively fixing the grip of the push... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8088052 | Core-strengthening exercise apparatus A core-strengthening exercise apparatus is comprised generally of three primary components, namely a pair of identically shaped and configured swing arms each of which is pivotally mounted at or proximate to its midpoint to a substantially C-shaped transverse bar me... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8033968 | Multi-functional yoga brick A multi-functional yoga brick comprises a multi-sectional holding portion at a middle section thereof. The holding portion has a shape of “8”, or a round shape or an elliptical shape. The holding portion has a through hole or no through hole. The holding portion... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7998044 | Combined push pad and fixed handle accessory for use with elliptical cross training exercise machine An accessory device for use with an elliptical cross training machine comprises two like-configured attachments, each of with generally comprises a handle attachment bracket, a substantially horizontal stabilizer bar, a combined palm push pad/handle attachment brack... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7981016 | Core strengthening device and method for strengthening using the same The core strengthening device includes a base having a first base section and a second base section. Each of the first and second base sections includes a connection mechanism with which to connect together to form a unitary device. The connection mechanism is detac... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7951055 | Push-up blocks The push-up block is a device that provides the user with a handgrip for use during push-up exercises, and which further expands the range of exercises and the associated benefits associated with conventional push-ups. The push-up block includes an upper member, hav... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7935039 | Muscle toner exercise apparatus A muscle toning exercise device adaptable from a stationary configuration wherein the device is capable of 360° rotation about a vertical axis, to a movable configuration wherein the device is capable of movement in all directions on a planar surface in addition to... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7935040 | Method and apparatus for push up exercises An apparatus having a handle device having a handle, and a base having a top surface and an opposing bottom surface. The apparatus may be used with an identical second apparatus by an individual for performing a push up exercise. The handle device may be connected t... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7909746 | Push-up exercise apparatus A Push-Up Exercise Apparatus includes a swiveling base, a handle, and an arcuate member. The swiveling base is connected with the arcuate member. The arcuate member base is comprised of a housing and a housing base. The housing is sized to accept the arcuate member.... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7896789 | Push up exercise device with adjustable rotation resistance A pushup exercise device includes a handle affixed to a handle base. The device includes a base plate. The handle base is rotatably supported on the base plate. A brake is disposed in the handle base and surrounds an extension on the base plate. The brake includes a... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7896788 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus used by an individual that is performing a variation of a push-up exercise. The exercise apparatus includes a footing, a lower housing, a lower housing cap, a bearing element, and an upper platform. The footing is attached to the lower housing ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7892158 | Pushup apparatus A pushup apparatus having a centered T-Tube, right and left Slide Tube, a medial and lateral Stop Ring located on each Slide Tube. The T-Tube will contain a hole/knotch on both the right and left side that will receive the Locking Pin Assembly from the corresponding... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7824319 | Push-up system The disclosure described by this invention describes a system for performing a variety of push-up exercises is disclosed. The present invention comprises multiple blocks that are arranged into columns. The user can adjust the height and width of the columns to accom... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7815557 | Chest and arm exercising apparatus A chest and arm exercising apparatus includes a frame with a pair of front legs, pair of rear legs and a pair of arms extending between the front and rear legs. The rear legs each have an upper end positioned vertically above the arms. A rear bar is attached to and ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7794377 | Push-up press A push-up device has at least one tubular element, a spring means located inside the tubular element and providing a spring resistance, and a handle associated with the tubular element and a movable by a user against the spring resistance applied by the spring to pr... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7658702 | Push-up bench An adjustable exercise device for performing push-ups is provided. The push-up bench is designed to accommodate exercisers of varying heights, sizes and fitness levels. The exercise device comprises a base assembly, an inclined exercise platform assembly flexibly at... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7645218 | Exercise apparatus for performing a bent-elbow plank position push-up and method of using same An exercise apparatus for performing an armless push-up allows a user to engage in gravity-driven, resistance exercise with improved pectoral isolation and range of motion as compared to known push-up devices. The exercise motion is performed using a yoga-inspired, ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7604582 | Push-up stand with knuckle support surface A push-up stand is provided with a base; a support portion extending upwardly from the base; and a platform supported above the base by the support portion. The platform has an upper support surface for supporting the knuckles of a person doing push-ups. The platfor... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7588521 | Push-up exercise apparatus A device for performing weighted push-ups in a safe environment is provided. The device comprises a) a pair of hollow, parallel supports; b) a pair of essentially symmetrical L-shaped arms, comprising a vertically downward segment and a horizontal segment, said vert... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7585262 | Convex push-up handles A device for assisting a user in performing push-up exercises on a floor surface is disclosed. The device includes at least one rigid shell that has a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. Each surface is mutually connected by a peripheral edge that defi... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7563216 | Push-up exercise device Various embodiments of this invention disclose a push-up exercise device with a rocker, a balance indicator, and a hinged balance roller. ... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7553267 | Push-up exercise unit and device A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatab... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7503884 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus used by an individual that is performing a variation of a push-up exercise. The exercise apparatus includes a footing, a lower housing, a lower housing cap, a bearing element, and an upper platform. The footing is attached to the lower housing ... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7476187 | Strength assistant device and methods A device and methods for assisting a person in body strengthening, stretching, or exercising. One or more base units of particular ratio of dimensions are provided, each having a horizontal bar for use in performing strength and exercise assistance to the user. Owin... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7468025 | Push-up exercise unit and device A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7377888 | Pushup exercise device Rotatable hand supports for performing advanced pushups on a floor or ground surface. The main handle of the supports has a grip portion constructed to be grasped by a user. The base has a bottom portion adapted to contact the floor, a top portion rotatably connecte... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7370509 | Endurance calculation device, endurance calculation method, and program An endurance calculation device according to the present invention includes: an acceleration sensor measuring acceleration acting on the subject; an impulse calculation unit calculating impulse acting on the subject based on a value of the acceleration outputted fro... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7367928 | Exercise device An apparatus is disclosed for performing pushups thereupon. It includes a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter. The foot supporter has front and back pieces pivotably coupled at a join via a double axle coupled by a short connector and a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357761 | Universal exercise article A universal exercise device comprising a U-shape rigid frame with legs upper portions lying generally in a plane, a bight portion joining the legs at lower portions thereof and handles at an upper portion of the legs. At least one resilient resistance member spans t... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7326153 | Exercise device A device to exercise a user. The device includes a support member and a plurality of arms. The support member has a major vertical portion. There is a base on bottom of the support member, a pad on top of the support member, a central attachment portion between the ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326122 | Golf swing training device A training device (10) for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory wherein, the device (10) includes a hollow ball (21″) having a meridian line (22) that divides the ball (21) into t... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7326158 | Ball exerciser A ball exerciser includes a deformable rolling body having an outer surrounding wall surface and at least one lateral mount wall, a rigid stationary coupling member secured to the lateral mount wall and having a stationary coupling end distal from the lateral mount ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318793 | Push up/pull up exercise apparatus and methods for use Exercise devices that have a novel mechanical that allow the force required to do push-ups, pull-ups or dips to be varied to aid with athletic training. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309303 | Exercising and physiotherapy system An exercising system has a frame defining a space in which a user is positioned for performing a large number of different exercises. Frame members have holes within which flexible bars are positioned, spanning across the machine, for low-impact exercising using the... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7303515 | Exercise apparatus and method An exercise apparatus includes a support defining a first sliding surface and at least one hand-held sliding device that defines that defines a second sliding surface. The hand-held sliding device, and particularly the second sliding surface, is configured to mate w... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270628 | Method of using a collapsible exercise device An aspect of the invention involves a method of using a collapsible exercise device including providing a collapsible exercise device; positioning a first end of an adjustable incline at a desired height with respect to a vertical support member so that the adjustab... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7163497 | Backboard 2 The device is designed to enable the user to perform both abdominal strengthening and back muscle strengthening exercises on the top surface of a conventional bed. A conventional bed is defined as one with a semi-rigid mattress and a rigid frame. The device a... | 01/16/2007 |
