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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7955227 | Bicycle trainer A bicycle trainer is disclosed. The bicycle trainer includes a supporting frame, a roller, a runner and at least one vane. The supporting frame suspends at least one bicycle wheel. The roller is connected to the supporting frame via a shaft member. The roller is dri... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7364537 | Wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus A wind resistance mechanism for an exercise apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of bendable blades for changing the form of the wind-facing side thereof or adjusting the wind-facing angle. A movable clamping device includes a hub supported on an output ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7351187 | Resistance and power monitoring device and system for exercise equipment An exercise device includes pedals, a belt and a hydro-kinetic brake. A user applies muscular force to the pedals and the pedal belt transfers the motion of the pedals to a flywheel shaft of the fluid brake. The pedals may be configured to accept force from a hand, ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7285076 | Oscillating exercise machine The present invention relates to a low-impact, time-efficient way to exercise both the cardio-respiratory system and the muscular system, particularly the abdominal and back muscles. The exerciser uses his muscles to oscillate a pivoted carriage within a frame. In o... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7226394 | Rotary rehabilitation apparatus and method A rotary rehabilitation apparatus for rehabilitation of a person's extremity, including the joints and assorted muscles, tendons, ligaments, that can be tailored to the person's needs based upon their physical size, type of injury, and plan for recovery. The apparat... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7201704 | Exercise methods and apparatus An exercise apparatus has arm driven members and leg driven members which are movably mounted on a frame. In a first mode of operation, the arm driven members are movable relative to the frame and the leg driven members. In a second mode of operation, the arm driven... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7118515 | Exercising device An exercising device is described that permits exercising the arms and/or legs of a person, such as a wheelchair-bound person. The device has a drive shaft to which foot pedals are mounted. The foot pedals are mounted off of the axis of rotation and at an angle to t... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7101316 | Elliptical step exercise apparatus In an exercise apparatus having a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axle supported by the frame, a pair of pedal levers, pedals secured to the pedal levers, arm handles connected for motion with the pedal levers and which can utilize a variet... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7040593 | Universal attachment umbrella holder A universal attachment umbrella holder for providing a portable umbrella holder that can be attached to various objects. The universal attachment umbrella holder includes an adjustable base assembly having a pair of support arms and a clamping arm to permit clamping... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6945916 | Exercise resistance device with magnets An exercise resistance device for use in an exercise apparatus includes a rotatable shaft and an impeller rotatable within a fluid filled sealed chamber. A rotating member is joined for rotation with the rotatable shaft. The rotating member is external to the sealed... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6941834 | Bicycle component operating device An outer gripping portion of a bicycle handlebar includes a mounting section and a bracket section. The mounting section has a first cross-sectional shape. The bracket section has a second cross-sectional shape and is releasably coupled to the mounting section to fo... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6692411 | Exercise apparatus with elevating seat An exercise apparatus alters the elevation of a person based on the person's level of exertion. The exercise itself may involve bodily motion and/or isometric exercise performed by the person's arms and/or legs. The elevating process may be directly linke... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6551220 | Exercise resistance device with magnets An exercise resistance device for use in an exercise apparatus includes a rotatable shaft and an impeller rotatable within a fluid filled sealed chamber. A rotating member is joined for rotation with the rotatable shaft. The rotating member is external to... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6488611 | Exercise resistance device A resistance applying device for use with an exercise apparatus includes a rotatable shaft, a rotatable impeller coupled to the rotatable shaft, a sealed housing surround the rotatable impeller, the sealed housing containing a fluid that provides resistan... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6290629 | Underwater exercise apparatus An underwater exercise apparatus consisting of a pair of fastening vices amenable to being held together by screws and bolts and serving to removably hold an elongated support arm to which a seat for sitting is attached and further serving to hold togethe... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6152861 | Detachable main frame for exercise machine A detachable main frame for an exercise machine includes a casing containing a support column of the exercise machine therein and having a closed side, an open side, and a cover removably attached to the open side of the casing and having a configuration ... | 11/28/2000 |
| 5868649 | Aquatic exercise device An aquatic exercise device which is to be used within a body of water such as a pool has an element which can be engaged by the foot or hand of an individual, which element is linked to a piston-cylinder combination so that as the user engagement element ... | 02/09/1999 |
| 5752899 | Aquatic exercise and therapeutic system The present invention is an aquatic exercise and therapeutic system comprising a plurality of aquatic exercise devices arranged about a central controller which permits adjustment of the water level and water temperature within each exercise device. Senso... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5690588 | Underwater aquacycle An underwater apparatus for exercising muscles associated with a person's legs and feet which has an adjustable seat and a U-shaped configuration which allows it to be reoriented within a body of water for use in alternatively exercising muscles associate... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5674158 | Exercise bike An exercise bike includes a support structure with a seat, a handle, a pedal assembly and a resistance mechanism that permits regulation of the effort required to actuate the pedals. The resistance mechanism is housed inside a sealed box that defines a ch... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5665039 | Excercise and/or therapy apparatus having an impeller for use in a pool of liquid An exercise or therapy apparatus for use in a pool of water utilizes a stationary frame and an impeller section including a user-operable impeller wheel rotatably attached to the frame for rotation about an axis of rotation. Pedals are connected to the im... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5542507 | Position dependent variable output torque viscous damper A rotary viscous damper having a disc surrounded by a housing and cover, the disc rotatable with a shaft which penetrates the housing, a gap provided between opposite sides of the disc and the inside surfaces of the housing and cover for receiving viscous... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5409435 | Variable resistance exercise device A variable resistance exercise device provides a variable resisting force in response to a user applied force. The variable resistance exercise device includes at least one rotating force transmitting means for inputting a user applied force as a rotation... | 04/25/1995 |
| 5372560 | Multi-functional sporting equipment A multi-functional sporting equipment comprises a front housing, a rear housing which can be folded up to the front housing while not in use. A slidable housing is slidable on the front housing. A pair of parallel rail disposed at the front and rear housi... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5354253 | Water fitness and therapy device A water fitness, exercise and therapy device (10) designed with adjustability to accommodate children, women and men with a variety of sizes and strengths, including a water inertial fan (31) that provides the resistance to motion used in a workout. The f... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5211613 | Exercising machine with improved anti-drafting energy absorbing fanwheel Exercising machine having a vaned fanwheel rotatably mounted on a frame in open air and arranged to absorb energy by rotating the vane blades against ambient air. The fanwheel comprises a hub with a plurality of air vanes which are movable in an orbit aro... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5195936 | Exercise device having fluid resistance Disclosed is an energy absorbing device for gymnastic exercisers, which utilizes a vaned wheel for swirling fluid so as to apply resisting forces on the exerciser. A load adjusting device is used for adjusting the resisting force by adjusting the amount o... | 03/23/1993 |
| 5183453 | Unidirectional fluid flow resisted exercise device with inertial and elastic mechanical loading Exercise apparatus wherein subject constraints such as supine position or joint stress can be accommodated to permit the maximum achievable exercise level. Provision for simulating limb muscle contraction for postural upright support is made through the u... | 02/02/1993 |
| 5139255 | Exercise machine Exercise machines include a hydraulic torque resistance device having a rotor which is connected to a pair of vertically movable pedals. In one disclosed embodiment of the invention a vertically adjustable seat is provided in conjunction with a pair of ha... | 08/18/1992 |
| 5123641 | Apparatus for underwater exercise Underwater exercise apparatus includes at least one paddle, which is coupled to an axle causing the paddle to rotate in response to rotation of the axle. When under water, the paddle produces resistance to the rotation of the axle. In a preferred embodime... | 06/23/1992 |
| 5078391 | Exercising bicycle handlebar arrangement and bicycle equipped therewith An exercising bicycle handlebar arrangement for retrofit installation on a bicycle frame includes a handlebar assembly having a pair of handgrips, a pivot assembly for pivotally connecting the handlebar assembly to a handlebar mounting stem of a bicycle f... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5016872 | Hydraulic type stationary cycle exercise A hydraulic type stationary cycle exerciser includes a base frame. On a rear upper beam of the base frame there is mounted a seat support on which a seat is provided. A cylinder is pivotably mounted to a front upper beam of the base frame at one end there... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4981199 | Hydraulic cylinder for an exerciser A double-rod hydraulic cylinder for an exerciser including a casing, a piston assembly and a universal joint. The piston assembly includes a piston head and two piston rods. Two bearings are respectively fixed to an inner wall of each closed end of the ca... | 01/01/1991 |
| 4976426 | Rehabilitation exercise device An exercise device offers different levels of exercise to an individual and can be arranged as an exercise device for bedridden patients and those in different stages of rehabilitation. The device comprises an exercise head having at least one pair of cra... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4828522 | Aquatic exerciser The invention provides a bicycle-like pedal exerciser in a flotation structure designed for use in water. Two crescent shaped inflatable tubes are oppositely affixed in a fold-in frame horizontally disposed point to point. Hinged frame sections exposed be... | 05/09/1989 |
| 4776583 | Recumbent exercise apparatus Stationary exercise apparatus has a frame, a chain with a seat and back adjustably mounted on the frame and a boom extending forward from the frame. A crank shaft is journaled in a gear mount at a distal end of the boom, and cranks and pedals are connecte... | 10/11/1988 |
| 4645199 | Exercise device An exercise device includes a rotor which rotates upon action of an operator. Resistance to rotation of the rotor is provided by fluid trapped between the rotor and a non-rotating portion of the device. A friction relief mechanism provides periodic variat... | 02/24/1987 |
| 4602781 | Dual action exercise cycle A dual action stationary exercise cycle providing independent upper and lower body exercising capability. The cycle, in one embodiment, provides a foot actuated lower body exercising apparatus including multi-sprocket, multi-chain, freewheel, flywheel res... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4582318 | Exerciser machine having dual chain drive for a variable resistance device An exerciser device has a rotary crank assembly turnable in opposite selected directions and driving an endless first chain entrained on sprockets. The chain drives through a first engaged clutch when the crank assembly is turned in one direction to turn ... | 04/15/1986 |
| 4509742 | Exercise bicycle An exercise bicycle including a flywheel assembly mounted on the driveshaft of an hydraulic pump and a load resistance control mechanism for variably controlling the load resistance on the hydraulic pump. A pressure gauge means is also provided to measure... | 04/09/1985 |
