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Class 482/49 - Grip


Subclass of Class 482 - Exercise devices
Definition: Subject matter wherein the apparatus includes structure
No. of patents: 228
Last issue date: 04/10/2012


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8152697Exercise tool
An exercise tool is provided to ensure a good degree of freedom in the direction of movement of the wrists and allows the magnitude of the load applied to the wrists during the exercise to be changed easily so as to enable more effective strengthening of the deep mu...
04/10/2012
8133158Handgrip
Provided is a handgrip including first and second operating arms that are spaced apart from each other; first and second link arms that are sequentially and obliquely disposed between the first and second operating arms, and of which both ends are rotatably connecte...
03/13/2012
8113993Exercise grip for exercising pectoral muscles
An exercise grip and method for performing a low cable pectoral muscle development exercise is disclosed wherein the exercise grip is attachable to a cable weight system. The exercise grip includes a body substantially formed to receive thereon the palmer side of a ...
02/14/2012
8083649Wrist exercise devise
A wrist exerciser that uses nested semi spheres to work the wrists. It has an outer bowl-shaped housing that can be mounted to a wall, or can he held by the user using a special glove. A second bowl-shaped device called the pendulum has a handle in the center and fi...
12/27/2011
8062184Press bars for weightlifting exercises and related methods for using them
A press bar for supporting a weight during a weightlifting exercise includes a body that has a first end, a second end, and a body-axis that passes through the first and second ends, wherein the body-axis is substantially horizontal when the press bar lies on a subs...
11/22/2011
8029415Systems, methods, and devices for simulating real world terrain on an exercise device
An exercise system includes one or more exercise devices that communicate via a network with a communication system. The communication system stores and/or generates exercise programming for use on the exercise device. The exercise programming is able to control one...
10/04/2011
7993246Exercising device
An improved exercising machine comprising a framework, support members carried by the framework, a pair of guide assemblies with at least two degrees of freedom mounted on a respective support member for movement of the respective guide assembly, a pressure bar or h...
08/09/2011
7959541Crushing squish ball
An ultra light but resistive ball device for exercise is provided comprising: a flexible sheet with least one preliminary broken section of collapse for allowing contraction of the sheet under bias about at least one flex point in response to an exertion of hand gri...
06/14/2011
7918765Drop foot device
The invention relates to assembly of an accessory and a shoe for providing support to a foot-drop affected foot relative to a lower leg belonging to the foot such that the loot is prevented from dropping downwards relative to the lower leg when the foot is raised by...
04/05/2011
7905816Adjustable exercise apparatus
Provided is exercise equipment for performing a variety of exercises for upper body exercises such as push-up, pull-up, and dip styles of exercise as well as core strengthening exercises. In some embodiments, the device allows for vertical and horizontal adjustments...
03/15/2011
7824311Exercising handgrip having adjustable damping force
An exercising handgrip includes a first handle, a second handle pivotally connected with the first handle, a damping spring biased between the first handle and the second handle, a threaded adjusting module movably mounted on the second handle and pressing the dampi...
11/02/2010
7824312Exercising handgrip having a tension adjustable function
An exercising handgrip includes a base, a first handle mounted on the base, a second handle movably mounted on the first handle and disposed between the base and the first handle, a threaded tube movably mounted on the base, a tensile spring mounted in the threaded ...
11/02/2010
7762929Golf swing exercise device
The disclosed device is directed toward a golf swing exercise device comprising a body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The body includes a resistance section between the first and second ends. A first coupling element is coupled to the bo...
07/27/2010
7699757Apparatus, system and method for carrying out protocol-based isometric exercise regimen
An apparatus, system, and method for isometric exercise that safely reduces resting blood pressure and increases overall cardiovascular health. The apparatus includes a handle or grip configured to provide natural resistance to force and maximize user comfort. The s...
04/20/2010
7553259Multi-handle weight exercise device
An exercise device has a central grip with a first and second end. Three peripheral handles are symmetrically disposed around a central grip. Each peripheral handle has first and second radial portions extending from the first and second ends of the central grip, an...
06/30/2009
7470217Grip strength device
The grip strength device is configured to gauge the grip strength of contracted muscles or aid in exercising particular muscles by providing resistance against the contracted muscles. The grip strength device is inserted into a user's vagina or held in a user's hand...
12/30/2008
7438669Hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus
A hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus includes first and second alarms and a power source carried by an elongate body. A first lever is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a first cir...
10/21/2008
7431680Reciprocation-pull static line exercising assembly
The operator exercises by gripping a palm bar in each hand. Each end of a static or non-stretchable line or cord is run through a tunnel within a respective palm bar and secured therein, usually with a knot. A pivoting impinger is installed within the palm bar so th...
10/07/2008
7410451Exercise machine attachment
An exercise machine attachment is provided wherein the attachment may comprise a hook aperture attached to a joint wherein the joint defines bead chain apertures formed within the joint and extending directionally in an oblique or perpendicular manner. The attachmen...
08/12/2008
7309303Exercising 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
7238161Apparatus and method for passive and active therapeutic exercise
A therapy apparatus includes a container having an interior volume and having an opening providing access to the interior volume and massaging elements freely located in the interior volume of the container. Each massaging element has a generally spherical exterior ...
07/03/2007
7235038Arm exerciser
An arm exerciser includes a forearm section having a grip adjustably positioned in the forearm section via a securing device and an arm section pivotally connected to the forearm section. The arm section has two second pivot holes in alignment with the two first piv...
06/26/2007
7223217Multifunction exerciser
An exerciser includes a safety block having two through holes defined through the safety block and two cutouts defined in two opposite sides of the safety block, two elastic strings respectively extending through and securely received the two through holes of the sa...
05/29/2007
7223207Exercise and massage device
An exercise device includes a housing having at least a wall portion, at least two apertures extending through the wall portion and spaced from each other, and at least one elongate rod having a center section located between opposite ends. The center section is ada...
05/29/2007
7223251Massage device
A massage device which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb or palm and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle and connective tissue conditions, including but not limited to trigger points, f...
05/29/2007
7224273Device and method for identifying a container
The present invention relates to an wireless communication device and method for identifying a container. The device includes a wireless communication device for transmitting information regarding the container. The container includes an outer wall forming an enclos...
05/29/2007
7210172Fingertip flexor glove
A rigid glove has openings at the ends of the fingers such that the ends of the fingers from the most distal joint to the end protrude therefrom. The fingers may be flexed as an exercise. Caps of varying resistance may also be applied to the ends of the glove's fing...
05/01/2007
7207930Exercise device
The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be...
04/24/2007
7195584Exercise apparatus for resistance training
Exercise apparatus for resistance training includes a first disk rotational about an axis, a second disk axially aligned with the first disk and resisting rotation about the axis, and a resiliently deformable coupling coupled between the first and second disks and t...
03/27/2007
7175572Open hand gripped exercise device
A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise devic...
02/13/2007
7160228Structure finger strengthening device
An improved structure finger strengthening device, the design of which features elastic components installed between upper and lower housings and finger sleeves. The fingers of the user are inserted into the finger sleeves, the fingers then forced outward and relaxe...
01/09/2007
7156817Massage ball
A multi-layered massage ball which substantially mirrors the hardness and deformation characteristics of the human thumb and is particularly effective in relieving tender and painful muscle conditions, including but not limited to trigger points. The massage ball ty...
01/02/2007
7156778Motocross exerciser
A motocross exerciser having a motocross handlebar assembly with a rotatable throttle grip and brake levers under tension which can be utilized to build up hand and wrist forearm strength. The handlebar assembly mounted on a frame which can be rotated about a vertic...
01/02/2007
7147592Retained impinger handgrip assembly
A handgrip is modified to have a tethering window cut through one of its upright prongs so that the stem of an impinger can be extended through it to anchor the impinger at the outside portion of the handgrip. Anchoring is accomplished either by the extension of the...
12/12/2006
7141002Exercise apparatus
A weightlifting apparatus consistent with certain embodiments of the present invention has a bar having a first and a second opposing end. A weight having a central aperture is dimensioned so that the bar can be passed through the aperture. The bar has an end cap ha...
11/28/2006
7137961Method and portable apparatus for spinal adjustment
The present invention relates to a portable spinal adjustment apparatus and method for assisting a user thereof to adjust the user's spine. The apparatus includes an elongate member which defines a substantially convex substantially rigid surface which is disposed b...
11/21/2006
7126484Snap-hook assemblies with added components
Snap hook assemblies in which additional components have been incorporated are detailed. The assemblies maintain the general shapes of carabiners rather than those of conventional versions of the incorporated components. Included among the incorporated components ma...
10/24/2006
7125349Shotgun hiker
The invention is of a Shotgun hiker, a mechanical football hiker that propels the football five yards in a consistent direction and manner in order to allow football teams to practice the shotgun offense without the use of a trained team member to hike the football....
10/24/2006
7118516Martial arts training device
The present devices apply resistance force to a user's body in close simulation of the impact and resistive forces experienced in martial arts techniques and interactions to provides more effective muscle and neurological training of the user. The devices include a ...
10/10/2006
7115078Orbital resistance-adjustable sphere exercising apparatus
An orbital resistance-adjustable sphere exercising apparatus (10) that is designed to allow several exercise routines to be performed through several planes and range-of-motion at selectable friction levels. The apparatus (10) consists of four major el...
10/03/2006
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