Did You Know...
...Chester Carlson was a patent agent who tired of having to make multiple copies of patent applications using the only duplication method available at the time: carbon paper. In 1959 he came up with a new copying system and took it to IBM for evaluation. The "experts" at IBM determined potential sales to be only 5,000 units because people wouldn't want to use a bulky machine when they had carbon paper. Carlson's invention was the xerography process, the company founded on the system is Xerox.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7422550 | Gait trainer The present invention is a gait therapy device which facilitates the lower extremities particularly the action of flexion at the hip and knee to aid a patient in assisted ambulation, as well as knee, foot and ankle action. The gait trainer apparatus comprises: (a) a... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7361126 | Exercise device An exercise device is provided for enabling a user to obtain a full body workout. By attaching the device at selected positions on the hands, feet, arms, legs, or torso, different muscle groups of a user's body can be isolated for training and strengthening purposes... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7344481 | Treadmill with moveable console The present invention relates to exercise apparatuses. In more particular the present invention relates to a self-adjusting treadmill having a moveable console and a self-adjusting cushioning assembly. According to one aspect of the present invention, the moveable c... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341542 | Exercise machine An exercise device providing a fore and aft horizontal component of striding motion that is dynamically user-defined, while providing a vertical component of the motion that is maintained on a predetermined vertically reciprocating path in some embodiments. The exer... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338414 | Apparatus to enable a user to simulate skating An improved apparatus to enable a user to simulate skating, hereafter referred to as a skating machine, wherein the improvement involves the incorporation of a tension means connected at one end to the location of the intersection of a pedal connector bar and a cran... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7326152 | Infant walker An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to p... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7322914 | Range of motion exercise devices Exercise devices which enable exercise through a substantially complete range of motion of a body part. The devices include a body contact member located adjacent a frame portion. A plurality of tension members extend between the frame portion and the body contact m... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7311319 | Therapeutic scooter system A frame has a top portion and lower portions. A wheel assembly includes a front and a rear axle. The wheel assembly also includes a pair of front wheels and a pair of rear wheels. A steering assembly includes a lower tube. The lower tube is coupled to the front axle... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309071 | Exercise stroller device An exercise stroller device for exercising a user's arms, shoulders, and chest muscles while walking, strolling, or running with an infant is provided. The exercise stroller device comprises a base unit, a plurality of wheels secured to the base unit, and a seat sec... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7294094 | Partial weight bearing suspension walker A lightweight, foldable device for the partial weight bearing during walking and gait training is provided. The lightweight, partial weight bearing suspension walker is made from two frames that are pivotally attached and can be folded at the pivot point for storage... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7287768 | Multi-mode child entertaining apparatus and methods of using the same Multi-mode child entertaining apparatus and methods of using the same are disclosed. A disclosed apparatus may be configured as a walker alternative which includes a base, a seat, and a wheeled walker to at least partially support the seat above the base. The wheele... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7287767 | Walking aid apparatus A walking aid apparatus includes a pair of rods each having a first end and a second end. A central member is attached to the second ends. A pole is attached to the central member. A rear wheel is rotatably coupled to the pole. A sleeve is attached to each of the fi... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7247100 | Orbital walker with activity table The invention is directed to a children's exercise and activity apparatus for providing cognitive development activities for small children and exercise functionality. The apparatus includes an activity table adapted for receiving one or more children's activity ite... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7226396 | Rehabilitation and fitness trainer apparatus A rehabilitation and fitness trainer apparatus includes a handle frame of generally U-shaped configuration, with two telescopic members attached at an angle to the base of the U-shaped handle portion, a generally U-shaped base frame including an elongated cross bar ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7182352 | Ice skating trainer A skating training device with a V-shape frame that has a front end and two rear portions with handles. The front end includes a wheeled leg and the rear portions include rear legs that terminate with skating blade assemblies. A brake system includes actuating lever... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7153242 | Gait-locomotor apparatus The gait-locomotor apparatus of the present invention is a device for overcoming impeded locomotion in humans and is aimed at enabling people with handicapped lower limbs to walk. The gait-locomotor apparatus that is wore on a disabled user comprises a brace having ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153329 | Prosthetic hip joint with side pivot A prosthetic hip for supporting on a patient a prosthetic leg comprises a socket, a mount on the outer surface of the socket and defining a joint axis, the joint axis substantially coinciding with the natural axis of rotation of the patient's natural leg when rotate... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7140626 | Running exercise bike An exercise apparatus including a seatless frame for simulating running without the stress producing loads associated with each stride. The exercise apparatus has at least one front wheel and at least one rear wheel, both of which are rotationally connected to the f... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7097599 | Infant walker An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to p... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7066181 | Body support harness A torso support portion and a pair of thigh support portions are each formed of an outer layer of hard relatively stiff molded plastic material of limited flexibility and an inner layer of relatively soft cushioning material for distributing the weight of a patient ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7044892 | Child activity device A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a s... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7029428 | Pelvic extension frame A pelvic extension frame for removable attachment to the waist. The pelvic extension frame comprises a yoke having a first end, a second end, a medial aspect and a longitudinal axis. A harness is connected to the medial aspect of the yoke. A first coupling is connec... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025364 | Combined stroller, walker and play station A stroller has a pivotable seat which may be latched at any rotational angle desired. In addition, a support tray positioned beneath the seat can be folded into a stored position and the height of the support platform adjusted to accommodate the height of the baby o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7004892 | Training device for and method for training gliding sport athlete A training device for a gliding sport athlete trains the athlete to have the proper knee bend for gliding sports such as ice skating, inline skating, skiing, etc. The device includes a belt and a pair of foot attachments adapted to be fastened to a front portion of ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6918855 | Skating training aid A skating training aid consisting of a base plate that slides on the ice—or rolls on any other less slippery surface—and is made of a series of telescoping adjustable rods and the said device can also accept weight plates to adjust the level of strength required... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6899660 | Walker for rehabilitant A walker particularly suitable for rehabilitation of a patient's legs includes a base provided with casters, a pair of handlebars, and a suspension frame for holding a safety belt. A leg separator is height-adjustably connected to the base to locate between and sepa... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6848696 | Cart for injured person A cart for an injured person is provided. The cart includes a frame, a leg support member coupled to the frame, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame. The plurality of wheels is moveable between a first asymmetrical position relative to the frame and a seco... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6783555 | Gait orthosis A unilateral or bilateral orthotic or prosthetic device that facilitates reciprocating ambulation by a human user is described. The reciprocating gait orthosis includes a torso vest securely positionable around the torso of the user, at least one torso joint coupled... | 08/31/2004 |
| 6742523 | Ambulator and gait harness system An ambulator for assisting an individual in walking or standing includes a three-sided base disposed in close proximity to a support surface and a three-sided support structure that is mounted to the base by a pair of transversely spaced apart support posts. The sup... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6743156 | Walker apparatus A walker apparatus having a frame configured to support a user above a floor thereunder and an upper body support pivotably coupled to the frame to move between a use position and a storage position is shown. The upper body support is adapted to support the forearms... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6692417 | Multi-level, portable and versatile exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus that includes a cross brace having a first end and an opposing second end, first and second side frames pivotally attached to the opposite ends of the cross brace, a bungee cord with handle having opposite ends received in openings i... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6666796 | Walking assisting apparatus Apparatus to assist human walking, incorporating in combination first and second longitudinally extending strut members that are relatively movable, longitudinally, and adapted to transmit body associated loading; the first strut member or members operati... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6634995 | Manually operated stretching apparatus An exercise device for stretching the lower back and leg muscles of a user includes a flexible footrest and a handle device. The handle device is designed to be grasped by the hands of a user and the cable is attached, at one end, to a footrest or fixed l... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6634660 | Cart for injured person A cart for an injured person is provided. The cart includes a frame, a leg support member coupled to the frame, and a plurality of wheels coupled to the frame. The plurality of wheels is moveable between a first asymmetrical position relative to the frame... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6537077 | Training aid for skaters and methods related thereto Featured is a device and a method using such a device for training skaters, particularly ice skaters. According to the method for training a skater there is provided a support frame and a harness that is secured to the support frame. The skater is secured... | 03/25/2003 |
| 6527676 | Fitness apparatus In a fitness machine with a carriage (2) which is mounted in a movable manner on a carrier element (1) and is intended for at least one person, the carriage (2) can be made to move in a reciprocating manner on the carrier element (1) by means of at least ... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6503176 | Walker device with power assisted lift A walker device (20) includes a frame assembly (30), which supports the user during operation and carries the other assemblies discussed below. Left and right front wheel assemblies (50) include a pivoting fork supporting a wheel, thereby allowing directi... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6494815 | Walker with constantly applied brake A walker for a toddler or infant is disclosed. The walker has a base and a seat operatively coupled to the base. It also includes a plurality of rollers for supporting the base on a walking surface such as a floor. The walker also includes a brake which i... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6425842 | Child activity device A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device i... | 07/30/2002 |
| 6318392 | Supportive walker with safety features A supportive walker includes a front frame, a rear frame with a connection bar connected thereto and a pair of retaining frames connected to the front frame so that the connection bar extends through the two passages of the two retaining frames. A safety ... | 11/20/2001 |