Did You Know...
...that after Parker Brothers executives turned down the game of Monopoly because it had "52 fundamental errors" (including taking too long to play), a copy of the game wound up in the home of the company president who stayed up until 1 a.m. to finish playing it? He was so impressed by the game that the next day he wrote to inventor Charles Darrow and offered to buy it!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8105221 | Abdominal exercise device An exercise device for the mid to lower body muscles comprising an inclined base, a base frame to support the base a first support bar and a second support bar, the first and the second support bar each having a mounting end and a support end, wherein the first supp... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8025616 | Vertical twist figure shaping machine A vertical twist figure shaping machine includes a base, a supporting unit, a tread, a U-shaped element and two handle units. The supporting unit is pivotally supported on the base. The tread is supported on the base. The U-shaped element includes a middle section c... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7985169 | Apparatus for global corporal mobilization and use thereof The invention concerns an apparatus (1) comprising a chassis (10) supported on the ground (S), a mobile platform (44) supporting a subject, and motorized means (30, 32, 38) for driving the platform relative to the chassis. In order to put... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7942798 | Resistance arrangement of a waist-twisting machine A resistance arrangement of a waist-twisting machine, wherein the waist-twisting machine includes a rotating disc for the lower limb of the operator to stand thereon and swiveled under application of force, a rotating handlebar for the upper limb of the operator to ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7862491 | Resistance arrangement of a waist-twisting machine A resistance arrangement of a waist-twisting machine, wherein the waist-twisting machine having a bottom base, a foot-rotating disc, and a handrail frame. The operation of the foot-rotating disc imparts a motion to a lateral post coupled with the handrail frame such... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857742 | Hip training apparatus A “hip training apparatus” comprises a chassis and a pair of pivotable treadles. At breech of deck cover on said chassis, one ramp is formed at each left and right side descending from central line outwards laterally such that one curved trough with curved track... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7811217 | Motorized apparatus and method for dynamic balancing exercise A method and apparatus for achieving dynamic balance exercise by using an elongated board that is tiltable in a longitudinal direction and energized by a set of motor-driven wheels which are connected to oppose the tilting action. A front to back (pitching) and side... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7789817 | Exerciser for the sake of training the abdominal muscle group An exerciser for the sake of training the abdominal muscle group, wherein the operator may rotate on his backbone for taking a twisting exercise for his upper and lower bodies in reverse (different) direction; and wherein the exerciser includes a rotating disc mecha... | 09/07/2010 |
| 7775953 | Rotating plate structure of a waist twist machine A waist twist machine having a base frame, a rear support, and a front upright rod with a handle at the top thereof. A crossbar is positioned near the center of the base frame. A rotating rod is pivotally disposed at the top of the crossbar. A rotating plate assembl... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7621861 | Rotational exercise apparatus A rotational exercise apparatus (10) for strengthen and toning the human body which consists of a collapsible stationary support frame (20) with horizontal gripping arms (22) and a base plate (52) attached in a horizontal position to the ... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7618358 | Training device An inflatable training device having a flexible concave shaped dome for stepping on by a user and a base. A portion of the dome wraps around a portion of the base to form a bumper ring that is seated on the floor. The inner area of the dome is filled with air throug... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7591774 | Waist twister with swaying function and heat radiating effect A waist twister includes a base disk, a rotation disk rotatably mounted on the base disk, a top disk secured on the rotation disk, a drive motor secured on the top disk and having an impeller, and a top cover secured on the top disk to cover the impeller. Thus, the ... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7438675 | Rotatory abdominal crunch machine A rotatory abdominal crunch machine mainly uses a rotating disc fitted on an eccentric revolution disc to assist the user in swinging his or her waist in circular motion so as to strengthen the abdominal muscles. A rolling element, which is embedded in said rotating... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7374522 | Exercise device having a movable platform In accordance with the principles of the present invention an exercise device is provided that comprises an oscillating platform and a support platform. The oscillating platform is connected to the support platform by a support having a main axis and an oscillating ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7344488 | Balancing device A balancing device has a base and an inflatable flexible portion wherein the center of the inflatable portion is higher than the edges. The device is used by placing the base on the floor and standing and moving on the bladder. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7344483 | Dynamic footstool device A footstool is described which allows to exercise feet, legs and ankles even while being in a seated position. ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7314436 | Exercise device An exercise device having a first base member with foot platforms mounted thereon for rotating a person's lower body and a second base member including at least one handle to be grasped by a person for rotating a person's upper body. The first and second base member... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311643 | Portable, ergonomic, upper limb and shoulder rotator exercise apparatus with patient assist, muscular energy measurement method An exercise board sized to the patient's abdominal area provides for maximum lateral range extension of the shoulder rotator and limb musculoskeletal system. A ferrous loaded exercise disk on top of a flat surface sheet is magnetically coupled to permanent magnets h... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300392 | Balance training apparatus A board for balance training has an upper footstep surface, lower bearing surface and a progressive series of concentric, cylindrical sub-frames depending from the lower surface which enclose progressively smaller framed-in areas of the bearing surface within progre... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7278956 | Pedaling exerciser with a twister device A pedaling exerciser with a twister device has a base, a twister device mounted on the base, a pedaling assembly combined with the twister device, and an optional shell covering crank drums of the pedaling assembly. The twister device is composed of an intermediate ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7252290 | Game method and apparatus A game method and apparatus includes an elongated game board having a platform attached to each of two ends. The game board pivots on a fulcrum in a seesaw type fashion. The game board can be adjustably attached to the fulcrum to compensate for the weight differenti... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7232405 | Twister and sit-up combination exerciser A twister and sit-up combination exerciser has a base, two V-shaped levers each having a front end with a grip and a read end, a supporting frame adjustably attached to the rear ends of the levers, and at least one twister rotatably mounted on the base. The two V-sh... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7223218 | Muscle strengthening device An apparatus for strengthening hand, wrist, forearm, and shoulder muscles, thereby increasing performance and reducing the risk of injury in sports that utilize a swinging motion, such as golf, tennis, or baseball. The apparatus is also used to rehabilitate injured ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7175550 | Training aid for pitchers and catchers A low profile, baseball training aid device to provide a proper target for the pitcher and a positioning aid for the catcher receiving the pitcher's throw. The device, preferably fabricated of a thermoplastic material, comprises a base section mounting a pair of sid... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169098 | Adjustable stretching machine An adjustable stretching device 6 includes a stretching surface 20 that is raised off of the floor on which the user stands, flexes, and stretches the calf and lowers the leg muscles. The stretching surface 20 can be angled along a primary longi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147589 | Twist machine for whole body exercise A twist machine for whole body exercise comprises a base (10), a rotary post (20) rotatably mounted on the base, a seat (30) provided on the top of the rotary post, a handle (60) operatively associated with the rotary post for rotation ab... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7137938 | Exercise device and method of using the same An exercise device for conditioning and rehabilitation of the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints of the body by facilitating or limiting range of motion and biomechanical forces around the horizontal and vertical axes. The device includes a fulcrum connected to a fi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134989 | Multifunction exercise machine An exercise machine has a swing structure mounted on a frame for both swinging and lateral movement. The frame has a top portion. A ring is pivotally connected to the top portion of the frame. The swing structure is rotatably coupled to the ring and adapted for enga... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7131934 | Impact absorbing exercise platform In a basic configuration, the present system includes an adjustable top portion or platform, one or more lower portions or risers and one or more resilient members placed between the riser and the platform. Preferably the resilient members have a sufficient height t... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7121989 | Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. ... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7118519 | Method and apparatus for exercising internal and external oblique muscles A method and apparatus for exercising internal and external oblique muscles utilizes lateral forces generated by the feet and maintain the upper body in a fixed position to facilitate exercise of the oblique muscles. The apparatus and method vary the inertial forces... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7112168 | Selectively dynamic exercise platform Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7104901 | Hockey training system A hockey training system for providing a versatile hockey training apparatus capable of providing various hockey training techniques. The hockey training system includes a base having an outer perimeter, a pair of platforms positionable upon the base, a pair of cove... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7081075 | Recreational balancing apparatus A recreational balancing apparatus comprises a frame defining a horizontal opening therein, and a balancing board mounted on a joint assembly in a manner which allows the balancing board to tilt in every direction, and be capable of 360° rotation. The apparatus fur... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7081074 | Exercise device An exercise device having a first base member with foot disks mounted thereon for rotating a person's lower body and a second base member including handles to be grasped by a person for rotating a person's upper body. The first and second base members are mounted so... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7074167 | Twister A twister includes a follower slidably attached onto a housing and having a channel and a rack, a rod rotatably attached to the housing, a lever secured to the rod and having a pin attached to a free end and slidably engaged in the channel of the follower, to allow ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7063651 | Abdominal exercise device for inverted abdominal exercises An exercise device allowing a user to exercise his abdominal region by lying on his back while extending his arms generally upwards is disclosed. The device has a hand-gripping member positioned generally above the user's head for the user to grip while exercising. ... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7032972 | Resilient seating structure A seating structure 30 includes spaced housings 34 and 36 between which a seating portion 92 of a platform 60 is located. The platform 60 is also formed with non-seating portions 94a and 94b at op... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7008359 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus including a base, a platform, and a resilient member located between and attached to both the base and the platform. The resilient member can rotate, twist, and tilt in every angle while also providing a resistance force to all degrees of movem... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004895 | Proprioception machine A proactive machine is used for assessing and improving a user's proprioception. The machine has a tilting platform upon which the user stands, a non-rotating tilting means connected to the platform for tilting the platform along a first axis and along a second axis... | 02/28/2006 |
