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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172726 | Doorway mounted horizontal bar A doorway mounted horizontal bar includes a rod having two ends for attaching to two side moldings of a doorway, two frames attached to the end portions of the rod for supporting a tubular member, and two auxiliary supports each having a lower segment attached to th... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8167777 | Balance and exercise dynamic support block A support block for supporting the weight of a user above a support surface during exercise includes a support body having a first side, a second side and a support edge. In one embodiment, the first side and/or the second side can be substantially planar and/or can... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8096923 | Exercise mat A mat that can be used for the practice of yoga includes a curve-shaped design and strategically placed stitch markings to assist the user in producing a properly aligned position with each yoga pose or yoga posture. Both the shape enhancements and stitch markings c... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7955224 | Yoga mat with intuitive tactile feedback for visually impaired The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention inclu... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7951047 | Rope game device The invention relates to a rope game device with an outer frame and with ropes rigged within the outer frame forming a spatial net and which are attached in a tensionable manner to specific node points of the outer frame. The invention has the object, to prov... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7819777 | Exercise alignment mat system An exercise alignment mat system for performing various exercises includes a mat of a generally flat structure having a top surface, bottom surface and a thickness, a major longitudinal axis and a minor longitudinal axis orthogonal to the major longitudinal axis, an... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7753826 | High jump and pole vault pit landing systems having integrated drainage and methods for forming the same In one embodiment, a pit landing system having integrated drainage positionable on a surface of a ground includes an upper padding section and a lower support section. The lower support section includes a lower water permeable support operable to allow water to perm... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7666119 | Hurdle assembly A hurdle assembly includes spaced-apart left and right legs, a cross bar having two longitudinally opposite ends connected respectively to top ends of the legs, and at least one top frame including a vertical support section, a barring section extending longitudinal... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7485071 | Fabric yoga straps Composite yoga mats and straps comprising a fabric sheet and loop holes and/or filament loops functioning as hand grips or appendage supports useful in the practice of yoga positions. The yoga straps or mats can to provide support, a stable surface, and moisture abs... | 02/03/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7355134 | Practice switch apparatus A platform of the type holding a plurality of normally-open electric switches in position for activation of a selected individual switch by application of a force in a direction normal to a surface of the switch by a portion of a human body. An exemplary platform ac... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335146 | Cushioned exercise platform A portable resilient action exercise platform 10 permits the user to jog in place when indoors and provides an increasing resistance to deformation as the amount of deformation of the platform increases. A support assembly including a spaced array of flexible... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7300386 | Play and training equipment The present invention refers to play and training equipment. The equipment is mainly intended to be used at playgrounds and the like places but may also find use at many other locations. An equipment according to the invention comprises at least one post or preferab... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7255666 | Multi-function swing apparatus for total-body exercise, stretching, yoga, spinal traction, gymnastics, inversion therapy, spinal manipulation and weightless coupling and sky chair A Multi-Function Swing Apparatus for Total Body Exercise, Stretching, Yoga, Lumbo-Pelvic Traction, Gymnastics, Inversion Therapy, Therapeutic Rehab, Spinal Manipulation, Partner Play and Sky-chair consisting of a nylon fabric swing device having multiple flexible ar... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7250020 | Artificial climbing hold including a safety system A removable artificial climbing hold comprising a molded or cast body having an opening for a threaded fastener to pass through, and safety means incorporated in the body around the opening to retain the debris in the event of the body breaking. ... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7244216 | Method and system for preventing pole vault fall injuries A method for preventing serious injuries to a person participating in a physical activity, such as pole-vaulting, which occurs at least partially over a hard surface. The method includes: detecting predetermined criteria indicative of a condition which requires depl... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7213278 | Method of storing a sleeping bag with a clinching mechanism A sleeping bag having a cinch mechanism that can be closed with a single hand. The cinch mechanism includes, for example, a loop and a cord attached at an end of the sleeping bag. When the sleeping bag has been rolled, the loop is pulled in one direction, while the ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207932 | Portable exercise device for cushioning and supporting the body while exercising An exercise device for cushioning and supporting a user while exercising and developing arm, leg, back, and abdominal muscles and reducing fat around the stomach and abdominal area. The exercise device has a pair of equally sized rectangular mats including an upper ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7169094 | Circular fitness apparatus A circular fitness apparatus and method. The circular fitness apparatus includes plural flexible exercise attachments attached to a vertical pole in a hollow circular base that can be selected and used for simultaneous group or individual fitness exercises by plural... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7153250 | Method for managing exercise for function recovery and muscle strengthening A method includes: providing an exercise administration list containing a name column, an exercise group column, and an exercise date column; identifying an exercise person in need of exercise and a group of exercises for the person based on the exercise administrat... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7108635 | Yoga mat with body contact placement indicia A yoga mat is provided having a symmetrical body placement guide on an upper surface of the mat. The body placement guide is configured to aid a yoga practitioner to properly align the practitioner's body during yoga postures. The body placement guide includes a pat... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097590 | Gym equipment, particularly for the training of movements on the high bar A piece of gym equipment, particularly for training for the execution of exercises to be performed on the high bar, comprising a tubular element, which is adapted to be supported, so that it can rotate about its own axis, by a supporting frame so that it is parallel... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7096809 | Watercraft dry storage and storage method The watercraft dry storage assembly includes a cylindrical port bladder and a cylindrical starboard bladder. Both bladders are made from sheet material with a substantially non-stretchable polyester or nylon scrim encased in a poly vinyl chloride plastic, a urethane... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094189 | Apparatus for fitness stretching A fitness stretching apparatus comprising a base and a cage structure surrounding the base. The cage structure includes at least a first stretching station for performing stretching of a muscle. A second stretching station is located on the base and within the cage ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7090622 | Exercise device grips and accessories for exercise devices An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a variety of different accessory grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance dev... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086997 | Martial arts practice device A martial arts practice device that is freestanding and can be used by one or more practitioners. The device has a base which can be filled with liquid for weighting, a stem extending upwardly from the base and a plurality of rails attached to the stem. A plurality ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083557 | Stretching device A device to facilitate stretching before engaging in athletic activities, particularly golf, is disclosed. Two inverted U-shaped members are permanently affixed to the ground using mounting plates or any other potential means. One of the U-shaped members runs undern... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7066783 | Figure transporting toy A toy comprising a figure having an arm attachment portion; and at least two figure transport units, each of said figure transport units having a body and an arm movable between a first position and a second position with respect to said body, said arm having a figu... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7063648 | Exercise mat and punching assembly combination An exercise mat and punching assembly combination includes a base having a bottom wall, a top wall and a peripheral wall such that a substantially watertight interior of the base is defined. An inlet conduit extends into the interior. A peripheral lip is attached to... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7060009 | Bicycle roller balance device Stationary bicycle riding on conventional bicycle rollers is enhanced and rendered safer by the use of this Bicycle Roller Balance Device. The sought after balancing characteristics of roller riding are unaffected; the rider enjoys complete freedom of movement withi... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051377 | Glove having article locking member Apparatus for a glove 22 having means 24 for encompassing an article to be gripped. The glove 22 has a planar member 28 extending substantially from the wrist area projecting toward the fingers and curving back towards the palm. The hook-... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7043762 | Athletic finger, palm and wrist protective pad An athletic finger, palm and wrist protective pad comprising a leather pad configured to substantially conform to the shape of a human palm and wrist is disclosed. The leather pad and an added pad proximate the wrist end of the pad provide protection against abrasio... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7040059 | Method and adjustable apparatus for anchor-free masonry wall bracing Adjustable apparatus for bracing one or both sides of a wall being fabricated from masonry blocks and having an opening near the base of the block wall. Bracing system includes strong rigid members assembled in the form of a right angle brace set having stiff vertic... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7001318 | Colorful exercise mat with totem patterns An exercise mat with totem patterns formed by the following steps: soaking a mesh substrate in a non-slip paste including a pigment; foaming the non-slip paste to combine the non-slip paste with the mesh substrate to form a mat and; printing totem patterns, formed f... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7001315 | Portable exercise kit A portable exercise kit for providing easily transportable exercise equipment and accessories. The portable exercise kit includes a case assembly including a container having a first cover and a second cover being hingedly attached to said first cover, and also incl... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6959716 | Ergonomically designed walker A bicycle seat supported generally by a tubular V-shaped configuration with an offset seat post to allow for padded leg cradle supports, padded handles and adjusting handle grip bars. The bottom of the ergonomically designed offset walker frame has an adjustable rub... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6942600 | Climbing rocks with full outer grip The invention provides an imitation climbing rock that allows children to simulate rock climbing activity. The climbing rock is adapted to be attached to a wall to simulate a natural rock-like structure. The climbing rock includes a mounting surface, a body (e.g., a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6932746 | Jumping stick A jumping stick has a handle bar and a cylindrical outer shaft. The outer shaft has a bore, an upper end coupled to the handle bar, and a lower end with an opening provided at the lower end that extends into the bore. The jumping stick further includes an inner shaf... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6932710 | Board swing A board swing which utilizes a pair of somewhat flexible side frame members which are interconnected by a top rail with this top rail being spaced from the supporting surface on which the side frame members rest. An elongated board is mounted by a pair of flexible s... | 08/23/2005 |
