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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8142338 | Methods and devices for treating pathological conditions of the human knee Kit and method for treatment or rehabilitation of medical conditions of the human knee using an apparatus having a substantially rigid support member having two substantially similar sides joined at one end, which forms an apex, and having a third side including two... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8113999 | Training hoop An oblong hoop formed of six tube pieces fitted together end to end has tube junctions at each of four beveled corners. A pair of telescoping side junctions preferably connects side tubes together to make the oblong hoop extendable and retractable in length. The hoo... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8052587 | Yoga brick A yoga brick includes first and second casings. Each of the first and second casings includes inner and outer faces spaced along a first axis, a peripheral wall extending between the inner and outer faces, and a first recessed portion formed in the outer face. The f... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8038589 | System and method for a modular obstacle course with variable difficulty A system and method are provide for an obstacle course including first and second lanes associated with first and second difficulty ratings, respectively. The first lane includes a first plurality of obstacles associated with the first difficulty rating and the seco... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8025617 | Stretching apparatus The present invention concerns a stretching apparatus that is useful to apply controlled, gradual muscular stretching, and is particularly useful for controlled stretching of the hamstring muscle. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7998046 | Methods and devices for treating pathological conditions of the human knee A method for passive and active exercises of the human knee using an apparatus having a substantially rigid support member having two substantially similar sides joined at one end, which forms an apex, and having a third side including two opposing linear surfaces s... | 08/16/2011 |
| 7959545 | Walking aid An apparatus comprised of: a base unit having a top portion and a bottom portion; a leg supporting structure on the top portion at an angle and adapted to receive the lower portion of a user's leg; one or more temporary securing member(s) to temporarily secure the u... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7955241 | Multi-mode pelvic exercise probe A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reacti... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7942799 | Knee joint flexure progression meter A knee joint flexure progression meter and system. The knee joint flexure meter has an elongated progression meter bar with a major axis, an upper surface, a lower surface having a longitudinal recess therein, and a plurality of spaced apart indicia disposed on the ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7931575 | Apparatus for performing body exercises A method of using a self-contained portable exercise apparatus for performing upper and/or lower body exercises. The method includes performing a body exercise without weights using an elastic cord, a stability ball, and/or a stretch cord with an apparatus having a ... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7909749 | Boxing device and related methods A boxing device may include a substrate, at least one impact sensor carried by the substrate for detecting impacts from the at least one user, a user input device for receiving personal characteristic data for the at least one user, and a controller coupled to the i... | 03/22/2011 |
| 7901340 | Exercising machine An exercise machine (1)(101) has a work zone (20)(120) for performing physical exercise in accordance with a predetermined medical/sport program, a service zone (30)(130) adjacent to work zone (20)(120) and pro... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7878961 | Muscle stretching device and method of using the same A device and method for stretching, toning and strengthening the chest, shoulder, neck and upper back muscles of a patient thereby relieving pain and improving posture. Typically the patient is suffering from tension related muscle problems. The device and method ar... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7828706 | Bilaterally actuated sculling trainer An apparatus for simulating sculling or rowing on water includes a support frame with foot rests, a sliding seat, bilateral oars that are rotationally coupled to a set of actuators, integrated input velocity and torque sensors, computer and computer display. Each ac... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7806816 | Assembly for stabilizing seated individuals while exercising or performing sporting or other physical activities An assembly for stabilizing an individual while exercising or performing various sports or physical activities in a seated position, such as a wheelchair or other support structure. A harness assembly comprises one or more harness structures each removably secured t... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7803098 | Handlebar assembly for push apparatus A handlebar assembly and related methods for utilizing the handlebar assembly with a push apparatus. The handlebar assembly includes handlebars pivotally mounted to a support frame, which in turn is coupled to the push apparatus. The handlebar assembly can be utiliz... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7771332 | Shoulder stabilizer orthotic device An orthotic device designed to prevent shoulder injuries in individuals suffering from muscle spasticity, weakness of muscle, and other symptoms of neurological disorders is disclosed. The device includes a lower arm support configured to receive and position an ind... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7749145 | Rhythmic exercise device and method of conducting an exercise program A hand-held device comprising a central hollow elongated central member partially filled with a granular material, enclosed at both ends by removable and interchangeable end caps. During the range of motion when exercising, the device can place an additional, low-im... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7749146 | Fitness and rehabilitation apparatus A flexible exercising and massaging apparatus formed from tubular, flexible, web-like material and having a plurality of internal pockets, along with an exercise regimen that includes the apparatus. The pockets located at opposite ends of the tubular material may ho... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7708676 | “Figure-eight” track, apparatus, method, and game for sensory-motor exercise An apparatus for cognitive and physical training has a figure-eight walking course with both or alternate inner and outer borders. Adjustable rails inside and outside the course assist rehabilitation. Gates in outer rails admit users to the course. Oppositely swingi... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7666128 | Board sport training apparatus Disclosed herein is a portable apparatus for training a user in in increasing levels of skill, control and maneuverability of a board for a board sport. The portable apparatus comprises a foot placement mat and a support unit. The foot placement mat comprises multip... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7645220 | Perineometer with wireless biofeedback A perineometer for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible and visual biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. Impedance signals proportional to vaginal contraction pressure forces are developed by... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7645221 | Multi-angle exercise balance platform An exercise device has a base, an exercise platform (which can be split into a left and right platform) and two or more springs that connect the base and the exercise platform(s) and hold the exercise platform(s) substantially parallel to the base when the exercise ... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7632223 | Portable weight bearing postural correction device A device to enable an individual the ability to stand in an upright position including a backboard component; a foot component; and at least one strap for securing the individual to the device; wherein the backboard component and the foot component are connected by ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7628744 | Multi-mode pelvic exercise probe A perineometer exercise probe for home or clinical use assesses the strength of pelvic floor muscles and provides audible, visual and tactile biofeedback signals as training aids during pelvic exercises. The exercise probe is selectively operable in a passive reacti... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7559882 | Swinging waist-twisting fitness equipment A swinging waist-twisting fitness equipment has a main frame with a stand and a vertical rack, a hand rest on the vertical rack, a vertically swinging frame on the vertical rack, and a rotary support pad mounted onto a swinging portion of the vertically swinging fra... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7497816 | Exercise device for a vaginal muscle of a female A vaginal exercise device adapted to allow the user to perform vaginal muscle exercises, having an elastic hollow tube adapted to be inserted into a female user's vagina so that the user can exercise vaginal muscles by compressing part of the elastic hollow tube. Th... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7485081 | Roll ‘n’ tone This is a portable exercise unit used in conjunction with a wheelchair that includes a frame, two rollers, and a tension control unit. The frame is adapted to fit over a wheelchair tire on one end and adapted to hold the two rollers on the other end. Each of the two... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7465263 | System for exercise and child development A system and a method for exercise and/or child development for use by an adult and a child. The system and method utilize a mat or other surface upon which exercises are performed. Such a surface is sized to permit an adult to perform exercises thereon. Such a surf... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7458924 | Frame for dance platform A frame for use with a removable switch-carrying platform during machine dance activity. The frame includes a horizontal member that serves as an anchor, and typically is disposed below the platform. An upstanding member, typically cantilevered from the anchor, may ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7384379 | Fitness device The present invention relates to a fitness device (1) in the form of a garment, comprising at least one skin stimulation means (5) which is actuated by fluid pressure and, in a stimulation area (13, 16), acts on the skin surface of a wearer (... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7381173 | Training apparatus A training apparatus consisiting of a rope (2) which can be passed via a suspended direction reversal means (1), wherein a first part (2′) of the rope is arranged to hang down from one side of the direction reversal means, wherein a handle loo... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381170 | Apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles in a sitting position An apparatus for exercising abdominal muscles in a sitting position, the apparatus including an elastic belt that constrains the abdomen by exerting tensile force and is moved by the user by active muscular exertion, and to a system for detachably fastening the belt... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7381169 | Abdominal muscle exercise apparatus Apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles includes a flexible substrate that substantially conforms to a user's abdomen, with a tacky pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on one side of the flat or contoured surface, for adhering the exercise apparatus to the u... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7377890 | Apparatus for exercising a hypogastrium of a user An exercising apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a cup having a lateral side for being adhered to a join section between a leg and a body of the user, an upper side for being adhered to an abdomen of the user, a lower side for being adhered to an anal are... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7374523 | Training harness A training harness (11) for exercising the inspiratory muscles of an athlete (10) is adapted to embrace the thorax (12) of the athlete (10) during the performance of aerobic exercise. The harness (11) has a back plate (13), ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7357768 | Recliner exerciser A recliner exerciser for simulating walking in which the user can adjust the degree on reclining as well as the amount of simulated walking and exercise his or her legs are subjected. A motorized gear box operates two moveable foot rests in varying degrees of inclin... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7347806 | Rocking type exercising apparatus A wedge-shaped tilt provider is attached in contact with the bottom surface of a seat and the upper surface of a seat connection member of a rocking mechanism to set the seat to an initial inclined position relative to a reference position. By setting the seat to a ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7340786 | Lateral leg stretching apparatus A leg stretching apparatus includes an elevation mechanism resting; an elevation structure mounted to the elevation mechanism for lifting and lowering the elevation structure; a first leg support member pivotally connected to the elevation structure and extending fr... | 03/11/2008 |
