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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7883451 | Methods of applying treadle stimulus A treadle motion therapeutic device and a method of providing treadle motion therapy to a user which may be used as part of therapeutic modalities. The treadle motion therapy device adapted to receive at least one foot of a user in contact with a treadle such that t... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7771327 | Exercise device with footboards having tubular support An exercise device comprises a tubular support with attached pivoting footboards. The footboards are biased such that pressing the footboards forward causes an exercise effect in the user's lower body. Resilient cords may be used that are attached to the device, suc... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7485074 | Ankle therapy apparatus An ankle therapy apparatus in which a reversible motor is mounted on a support at a rotary table in a base frame to rotate a gear transmission mechanism and a footplate is pivoted to the support and coupled to the gear transmission mechanism and turned alternatively... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7364534 | Exercise device for foot, ankle and/or shin An exercise device for providing resisted movement of the ankle through the full range of motion thereof to exercise the muscles in the ankle, foot, lower leg and especially shin area. This exercise device comprises: (a) a base; and (b) a foot receiving member havin... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357768 | Recliner exerciser A recliner exerciser for simulating walking in which the user can adjust the degree on reclining as well as the amount of simulated walking and exercise his or her legs are subjected. A motorized gear box operates two moveable foot rests in varying degrees of inclin... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7322904 | Lower limb function training device A lower limb function training device which the patient themselves can use safely with no sense of fear, which is used to prevent or improve a drop foot contracture or to expand the excursion of a joint while preventing the patient from using it over an appropriate ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318793 | Push up/pull up exercise apparatus and methods for use Exercise devices that have a novel mechanical that allow the force required to do push-ups, pull-ups or dips to be varied to aid with athletic training. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7309305 | Apparatus for stretching hamstrings A size-adjustable, foldable hamstring stretching apparatus of unitary construction provides for easily, effectively, and efficiently exercising (stretching) the hamstrings. The apparatus consists of a unitary frame and is used in a prone position, thus, avoiding bac... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7297091 | Method and apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human ankle An apparatus for anterior and posterior mobilization of the human talocrural joints for rehabilitation and/or therapeutic utilization. A patient's foot is secured in an apparatus and an Ankle Mortise Strap is looped around the mortise of an ankle of the foot. A forc... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7278227 | Conditioning shoe and method of use An conditioning article of footwear for exercise, strength training, or physical therapy having a foot support platform with either straps or an upper shoe portion or the like to engage the foot, a sole having front and rear ends corresponding with the toes and heel... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261679 | Runner training and exercise device The present invention is directed to an exercise and training device for runners and provides a means to train them to stay in the most efficient position for optimum muscle use and to improve speed and lateral quickness. The device comprises an upper thigh strap, a... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7229392 | Exercise system for use within a vehicle An exercise system for use in a vehicle includes a frame that has a pair of spaced apart base members. Support legs extend from each base member and a crossbeam is connected to and extends between each support leg. Mounting fixtures are positioned on each support le... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7220234 | Exerciser device for lower legs An exercise device for exercising the lower legs of airline passengers. The device includes a support structure, and a foot platform that is movably mounted to the support structure. A motor is interconnected with the foot platform by a crank arrangement to provide ... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7198592 | Abdominal exerciser Abdominal exercisers allow a user to perform sit-ups without straining their back. A set of adjustable handles allow the user to use his or her arms and upper body to assist the upward motion of the torso if necessary, thereby reducing back strain. A head and neck c... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7179206 | Non-weight bearing foot and leg exercising apparatus A device for exercising the plantar fascia has a first member positionable under the ball of a foot, and a second member positionable under the toes of the foot. A third member having an eye attaches to the ankle. A first line extends from the first member and a sec... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179211 | Portable exercise device A portable exercise device is provided. The device includes an elastic cord with two ends. Each of the ends of the cord is received into opposite sides of a coupling. A clamp element is provided around a portion of the coupling. The clamp element compresses the coup... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7175574 | Exercise device An exercise device including a resistance tube and a body engaging member for engaging a portion of a user's body, such as, for example, a foot, a leg, a hand or arm. The exercise device can be used in connection with various types of exercise, including, for exampl... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7169098 | Adjustable stretching machine An adjustable stretching device 6 includes a stretching surface 20 that is raised off of the floor on which the user stands, flexes, and stretches the calf and lowers the leg muscles. The stretching surface 20 can be angled along a primary longi... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7166083 | Knee-ankle-foot positioning kit A positioning system used to limit movement of the leg, such as when required after hip surgery. In at least one embodiment, a boot, which extends around the foot and lower leg, is secured around each foot. As such, the boots can be used to cushion the feet while ap... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7160229 | Exercising air footboard and buffer for air footboard Disclosed herein is an exercise step and an air-cushioning leg for the exercise step. The exercise step (1) includes a plate-shaped panel (10), and air-cushioning legs (30). Each of the air-cushioning legs is provided under the panel to support ... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141003 | Exerciser with an adjustable damping device An exerciser with an adjustable damping device includes a main frame and the adjustable damping device is mounted to the main frame. The adjustable damping device includes a post and two stopper respectively sleeved on two opposite sections of the post. Two sleeves ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137938 | Exercise device and method of using the same An exercise device for conditioning and rehabilitation of the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints of the body by facilitating or limiting range of motion and biomechanical forces around the horizontal and vertical axes. The device includes a fulcrum connected to a fi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134989 | Multifunction exercise machine An exercise machine has a swing structure mounted on a frame for both swinging and lateral movement. The frame has a top portion. A ring is pivotally connected to the top portion of the frame. The swing structure is rotatably coupled to the ring and adapted for enga... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7112168 | Selectively dynamic exercise platform Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual ... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7070543 | Exercise machine with leverage arm An exercise machine utilizes the inherent capabilities of human muscles to exert greater forces during eccentric functions than during concentric functions. The exercise machine comprises a leverage arm pivotally connected to a frame. A force station is at a first d... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7060014 | Device and method for performing push-up exercises An exercise machine and associated method for assisting a person in performing a push-up. The exercise machine has a body support platform that extends from a point of rotation at a variable angle of inclination. A user lays prone on the body support platform to per... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7060012 | Substantially constant-force exercise machine A resistance module for an exercise machine for providing a substantially constant force through a range of motion includes at least one cantilever spring and at least one rigid member movable with respect to one another along a path of travel. The rigid member caus... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7014602 | Leg stretching apparatus A stretching apparatus includes a base comprising a seat, a back support mounted to the base, at least one leg support pivotally mounted to the base, a first strap securing a user's leg to the leg support, a foot pedal positioned at a free end of the leg support, an... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011612 | Stretching device An apparatus is used on a surface and aids in stretching lower extremity muscles of a person in three planes of movement. The apparatus includes a plane for supporting a foot of the person. The plane has a front end, a rear end, a first edge, a second edge, a top si... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6976939 | Exercise device for lower body An exercise device for lower body includes a housing defining two compartments, a tread positioned within each compartment, and compression spring assemblies positioned within each compartment. Each tread is supported by and floats on top of its compression spring a... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955400 | Dynamic footrest The invention relates to a dynamic footrest, more particularly to a type of footrest which enables the user to rest his or her feet on said footrest with the purpose of helping him or her adopt a better posture, whereby the dynamic footrest (1) comprises a pa... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6923751 | Ankle, leg and hip exercising device An ankle, leg and hip exercising device is disclosed which includes a parabolic-shaped base portion having a foot supporting and retaining portion at the upper end thereof. A plurality of pipe stubs are secured to the device which are adapted to receive weight suppo... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6920955 | Physical activity control system for motor vehicles A control system for motor vehicles that uses physical activity to operate the acceleration of a vehicle comprising a mechanical controller that proportionally converts kinetic movement into an electronic signal. An electronic controller uses this signal as well as ... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6916276 | Balance board A balance board for exercising, sports training, recreation and the like, uses a board member that rides along a roller along either the central longitudinal axis of the board member or along the central vertical axis of the board member. Stop members are removably ... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6913561 | Stationary apparatus for doing exercise imitating the act of mountain climbing A stationary exercise apparatus includes a framework, a curved shaft, two oil pressure cylinder sets, and two pedals. The curved shaft has two curved ends and a straight portion located between the two curved ends. The two curved ends are pivoted with the framework ... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6901686 | Devices and systems for dynamic foot support Devices and systems for providing dynamic foot support to a user are described. A device includes a heel support shelf, a foot support shelf, and a dampening device that allows relative motion of the heel support shelf with respect to the foot support shelf. When a ... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6878102 | Leg-ankle-foot exercise assembly An exercise assembly structured to direct the foot-ankle-leg, knee, etc. and associated portions of a person's body through a plurality of different paths of movement, wherein each path of movement comprises an at least partially different configuration such that ex... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6830539 | Stepping exerciser having increased lateral movement A stepping exerciser includes a pair of foot pedals each having a bent segment disposed on one end and bent relative to the foot pedals and pivotally secured to the base with a pivot shaft, for allowing the foot pedals to be moved up and down relative to the base. T... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6821235 | Ankle exercise device A device includes a foot-engaging element that can move in a spherical pattern and has resistance to movement generated by elastic straps. The straps can be added, changed or removed to customize the resistance to the exact pattern required to achieve maximum benefi... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6808476 | Exercise apparatus An exerciser includes an exercise module defined by hinged first and second plates with a spring therebetween to provide biasing resistance, and a bracket member for attaching the exercise module to a surface such as a bed. The exerciser provides a simple means for ... | 10/26/2004 |
