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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7303517 | Motorized inversion gravity machine for the body An inversion apparatus for performing exercises of suspending the body of a person in an inverted position. The inversion apparatus including a stable steel frame, a winch, and a pair of padded anchor rings which connect the feet of the person to a winch operated by... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7163501 | Evminov's preventer training device essentially for using in backbone treatment and a method for preventing and treating deformations and degenerative diseases of the backbone The inventive device comprises a shelf for inclining said device on the upper and lower footings thereof, and a facility for maintaining a trained person on the tilted shelf in a lying position. The keeping maintenance facilities is mounted on the shelf and embodied... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147591 | Universal fitness apparatus A universal fitness apparatus for force resistance, postural, and balance exercises. A flange assembly is coupled to a longitudinal shaft. The flange assembly can comprise receptacles for receiving handles or it can itself comprise handles. A user can support hersel... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7056269 | Physical therapy tool The physical therapy tool comprises a large hoop with several small rings that slide around the hoop for use as a physical therapy or exercise aid. Moving the small rings around the hoop provides a measured, repeatable, and variable circumduction exercise for the ar... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6709365 | 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... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705974 | Athletic stretching device A stretching device for stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back and legs of the user. The stretching device generally includes an attachment bracket, pull cord and pulley. The attachment bracket attaches to the top of a door frame and the pull cor... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6558295 | Jungle gym A jungle gym requiring a small storage space and easy assembly is provided. A jungle gym comprises a main frame body comprising connecting bars extending vertically or horizontally. The main frame body has a shape of an approximate cube or an approximate ... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6554747 | Exercise device and method of use thereof An exercise device for allowing a user to perform functional tasks during training or exercise. The exercise device has a housing and a harness assembly adapted to be worn by the user. The harness assembly is located substantially within the housing. The ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6544145 | Movable artificial wall and free-climbing apparatus Prior art movable types of artificial walls are incapable of offering attractive climbing on irregular wall surfaces, and in the case of a prior art artificial wall having an irregular shape formed on its wall surface, it is difficult to immediately chang... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540645 | 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 bo... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6514178 | Artificial climbing structure The invention is directed to an artificial climbing structure comprising panels (2) for making up an artificial wall (3), grips (4, 5) to be positioned on the panels (2), and attachment structure (6) for attaching the grips (4, 5) to the panels (2), each ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6508743 | Collapsible doorway exercise apparatus A collapsible doorway exercise device for performing pull-ups and chin-ups. The collapsible doorway exercise device includes a pull-up support assembly; and also includes a doorway mounting assembly being attached to the pull-up support assembly and inclu... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6258011 | Wall apparatus for supporting an exercise device A wall-mounted support structure for supporting an exercise device, including front and back metal plates disposed in parallel relation on respective sides of the wall and secured together by bolts passing through the wall, a vertically elongated chamber ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6220988 | Exercise bar An improved exercise bar for performing chin-up and pull-up exercises. According to a preferred embodiment, the exercise bar comprises an elongate member having a first upper arcuate portion extending along the length thereof and an angled portion extendi... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6079368 | Animal grooming restraint A rod-shaped animal restraining device, the length of which is adjustable to fit securely under tension between two vertical walls such as the walls of a bathtub or shower stall, the rod shaped restraining device including an attachment for easy securemen... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5989158 | Exercise bar assembly A horizontal bar exercising device for use in a room having a floor and a ceiling, the device comprising first and second support posts designed to extend vertically between the floor and ceiling and a horizontal bar having first and second ends interconn... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5569123 | Device for exercising in a doorframe The device is used for exercising in a doorframe for mainly developing triceps and biceps muscles. The device comprises a pair of independent handles and at least one pair of brace members secured to vertical sides of the doorframe. The brace members of e... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5456649 | Wall mounted, adjustable hanging bar for back stretching A back stretching invention that consist of a vertical main tube (11) that is fitted with a rib (12) and is fixed to the wall via plate (15). Located on the main tube (11) is a slider (17) that moves vertically on said tube to raise and lower handle tube ... | 10/10/1995 |
| 5441465 | Flying ballet barre A flying ballet barre assembly is mounted across the width of a room and supported by a lifting system capable of moving the entire ballet barre vertically between a position of use near the floor and a storage position near the ceiling. Opposite ends of ... | 08/15/1995 |
| 5328426 | Leg stretcher A wall mounted leg exercise device has a beam pivoted intermediate its ends to a hub assembly that is vertically adjustable on the wall. One end of the beam has an ankle retaining cuff for the user's leg. The other end opposite said one end relative the p... | 07/12/1994 |
| 5302164 | Isometric body conditioning apparatus An exercise apparatus for performing isometric body exercises such as bar dips and vertical leg lifts which includes a standard having a straight upper leg with a dependent inclined lower leg having a lower support plate. A handlebar head is removably sup... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5277676 | Therapeutic traction apparatus and method A method for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The method, which is a modified form of "long axis-extension" gravity traction, describes a ... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5242345 | Retractable exercise apparatus An apparatus with which to perform numerous exercises including two elongated frame members which are hingably attached to a horizontal strut that may be fastened to a ceiling such as in a garage. Various items may be detachably secured to the frame when ... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5156580 | Therapeutic traction apparatus and method An apparatus for enabling a person to apply gentle gravity traction to his spine by suspending his body by the arms while supporting some of his weight with his legs. The apparatus is preferably constructed entirely of wood except for fastener elements an... | 10/20/1992 |
| 5046722 | Exercising device A wall-mounted exercising device which is characterized by a frame secured to the wall of a structure, a pair of articulated upper arms, each having one end attached to the top of the frame in spaced relationship and the opposite end of the arms adapted f... | 09/10/1991 |
| 5033735 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device wherein several embodiments are disclosed. The first embodiment utilizing a unitary aquatic exercise device which is adaptable for use with a conventional pool ladder. The second embodiment is directed to a unitary aquatic exerc... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4759539 | Fold-down excercise apparatus An exercise apparatus comprises a plane formed by two elongated parts include a pivotal joint arrangement for accomplishing an angle between the parts of the lane. The plane of two parts comprises at the lower part thereof a stationary joint arrangement, ... | 07/26/1988 |
| 4412677 | Portable exercise apparatus A portable chinning apparatus comprising a horizontal chinning bar interconnecting two posts of adjustable length. The posts are suspended from a pair of inverted U-shape brackets which fit snugly over a length of nominal two inch lumber as in a garage ra... | 11/01/1983 |
| 4272070 | Combination wall mounted dance barre and exercise rod A combination wall mounted dance barre and exercise rod. A pair of longitudinally spaced supports have mounting plates on one end thereof for mounting the said supports on a wall with the supports projecting laterally from the wall. The supports have groo... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4126307 | Portable ballet bar with adjustable bracing means A support structure for assisting an exercising dancer in maintaining her balance has vertical legs which support a horizontal rail. The legs are telescopic and adjustable as to length. Suction cups are pivotally mounted on bracing members which are adjus... | 11/21/1978 |
| 4111414 | Exercising device for assisting a person to perform pullups A pullup assisting device that is wall attached by support brackets for supporting the weight of a person and the device, a bar is held between the support brackets for grasping by the user, a harness positioned at one end of a cable for supporting the us... | 09/05/1978 |
