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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7438673 | Reciprocal inhibition body toner apparatus The present invention may be used for human exercise. A track assembly may have two bottom cross members attached approximately perpendicular thereto and extending approximately horizontally from each side of the track assembly. Two vertical frame members may be att... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7426155 | Stretching and exercising apparatus The invention is a stretching apparatus comprised of first and second elongate handles having first and second ends for being held by an individual during use and a strap carried by both the first and second handles such that at least a portion of the strap is expos... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7396319 | Inner and outer thigh exercise machine An inner and outer thigh exercise apparatus has a framework, and a seat and backrest mounted on the framework. Right and left leg supports are pivotally mounted on the framework about spaced apart pivot shafts relative to the seat and are interconnected with one ano... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7393310 | Anterior shoulder stretching device An user-actuated anterior shoulder stretching device (10) includes a pair of swing arms (32) which are pivoted rearwardly in response to a leg press motion being applied to a sliding footrest assembly (18). ... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7364555 | Self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion apparatus A self-assisted shoulder passive range of motion (SA-PROM) apparatus. The apparatus includes a forearm support adapted to receive the forearm of the affected arm, a double pulley assembly, a single pulley connectable to an elevated support such as an upper door edge... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357761 | Universal exercise article A universal exercise device comprising a U-shape rigid frame with legs upper portions lying generally in a plane, a bight portion joining the legs at lower portions thereof and handles at an upper portion of the legs. At least one resilient resistance member spans t... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7340786 | Lateral leg stretching apparatus A leg stretching apparatus includes an elevation mechanism resting; an elevation structure mounted to the elevation mechanism for lifting and lowering the elevation structure; a first leg support member pivotally connected to the elevation structure and extending fr... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338411 | Removable exercise pole It is the object of the current invention to provide a removable exercise pole with a base connected with a housing pole that is extended by means of a telescoping upper extension pole. The pole is held in place by a compressive tensioning mechanism that also allows... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331914 | Muscle stretching device and method for using the same A device and method for stretching, toning and strengthening the chest, shoulder, neck and upper back muscles of a patient thereby relieving pain and improving posture. Typically the patient is suffering from tension related muscle problems. The device and method ar... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7329214 | Stomach exercising apparatus and method A stomach exercising method includes an elongated strap that has a first end, a second end, a first side and a second side. A coupler releasably couples the first end to the second end to define a loop. A grip is attached to the first side of the strap. The strap is... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7326153 | Exercise device A device to exercise a user. The device includes a support member and a plurality of arms. The support member has a major vertical portion. There is a base on bottom of the support member, a pad on top of the support member, a central attachment portion between the ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318810 | Benson birthing rope for aiding childbirth A device for assisting in the active and pushing stages of childbirth. The childbirthing device consist of a first loop that can be used to provide resistance for pulling. The first loop is then connected by means of a length of rope to a braided handhold two wrist ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7314431 | Vibrating device for stretching leg muscles A device includes a support shaft that has upper and lower sections extending orthogonal to each other and defining an arcuate elbow therebetween. The upper section defines a height of the device and a lower section defines a depth of thereof. A handle bar section i... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311645 | Abdominal exercise machine An exercise machine has a main frame for placement on a support surface and a seat supported on the main frame. The seat is movable between a horizontal position and a vertical position. A post having an integrated resilient member is supported by the main frame, th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7309303 | Exercising 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 |
| 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 |
| 7303516 | Lower body support device A lower body support device is shown herein. The lower leg of the user is positioned such that the knee of the user rests within the area defined by a knee frame, the shin of the user rests within the area defined by a bend frame, and the ankle of the use rests in t... | 12/04/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7294100 | Stretching and exercise apparatus A stretching and exercise apparatus comprises at least one track member. The apparatus further comprises a pair of sliding platforms engaged to the at least one track member, wherein the platforms are configured to freely slide along the track member. The apparatus ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7255666 | Multi-function swing apparatus for total-body exercise, stretching, yoga, spinal traction, gymnastics, inversion therapy, spinal manipulation and weightless coupling and sky chair A Multi-Function Swing Apparatus for Total Body Exercise, Stretching, Yoga, Lumbo-Pelvic Traction, Gymnastics, Inversion Therapy, Therapeutic Rehab, Spinal Manipulation, Partner Play and Sky-chair consisting of a nylon fabric swing device having multiple flexible ar... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7252626 | Waist strengthening and rehabilitating apparatus and load controller therefor Disclosed herewith is a load controller and waist strengthening and rehabilitating apparatus using the same. In the apparatus, a support unit is constructed by assembling all or some of a footrest, a backrest, a pedestal, a handle and related frames. The waist exerc... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235039 | Full body stretching assist device A full body stretching assist device includes a base, a central support shaft mounted on the base, left and right arm support stretching sections extending outwards therefrom, and left and right leg support stretching sections. The left and right arm support stretch... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7223212 | Device and kit for body stretching A device for use in assisting a person to stretch a targeted tissue in the body. The stretching device consists of a long, inelastic strap with a fixed loop at one end, and a connector on the other end. The connector has a fixed part and a movable part that, when co... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7207932 | Portable exercise device for cushioning and supporting the body while exercising An exercise device for cushioning and supporting a user while exercising and developing arm, leg, back, and abdominal muscles and reducing fat around the stomach and abdominal area. The exercise device has a pair of equally sized rectangular mats including an upper ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7179213 | Folding collapsible exercising machine A folding collapsible exercising machine includes a base frame that can rock on the floor and is provided with a seat pad, two damping spring members adjustably mounted in the base frame for adjusting damping resistance to the base frame during operation of the exer... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172538 | Exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fix... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172539 | Abdominal exercising support apparatus An exercise apparatus for use in performing abdominal exercises. The apparatus includes a back support member having a first side for supporting a back of a user and a headrest having a first side for resting a head of a user thereagainst. A device for supporting a ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172541 | Abdominal exercise machine An abdominal exercise machine having a floor supported bench and a mast pivotally connected to an end of the bench by a universal joint connection. A pair of double acting hydraulic cylinders are pivotally connected between the end of the bench and the mast. The con... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160234 | Exercise machine A stretch therapy apparatus provides for enhanced physical fitness as well as rehabilitation and medical treatment by allowing the user to increase core flexibility and shoulder flexion. The stretch therapy apparatus includes both a hip locking mechanism that retain... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7156788 | Exercise apparatus A portable exercise apparatus for push-ups and body presses. Longitudinal adjustments accommodate a wide range of physical dimensions of users, and multiple lateral adjustments allow a wide range of lateral adjustments in a compact space. Independently adjustable fo... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156786 | Device for exercising one's thighs and buttocks An exercising device upon which one kneels and can exercise one's thighs and buttocks by pushing one's knees away from each other in a direction substantially parallel with a line through one's hip joints has a pair of longitudinal swing arms that are pivotally moun... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156787 | Inflatable structure and method of manufacture An inflatable structure includes a first side of a first material and a second side of a second material different from the first material. A sidewall connects the first and second sides, and a seam extends around the sidewall joining first and second portions of th... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7150703 | Abdominal exercise device An exercise method and device for providing resistance to a user in the performance of an abdominal crunch exercise while the user is lying supine. The method includes the placement of resistance in the path of the exercise movement with the upper arms and upper leg... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7141010 | Variable radius flexibility apparatus A muscle stretching and spine decompressing apparatus including a base frame (20), a flexible sheet (12) attached to the top of the base frame (20) for supporting the body of a user, and a motorized actuation means (16) for bending the fl... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7141027 | Leg stretching machine According to the invention, there is disclosed a leg stretching device 10 characterized by a leg support arm 34 mounted to a primary shaft 36 at a first end, the leg support arm having a leg support 38 secured to the leg support arm at a ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7134987 | Prone fly exercise apparatus A Prone Fly Exercise Apparatus comprising a hinged base portion, two inclinable arms containing parallel track means hingedly attached to the base, two handgrips that are each slidably mounted on the parallel tracks and connected to adjustable tension cords, a means... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128694 | Method and apparatus for bi-directional exercise movements A machine for bi-directional exercising of a muscle group through movement of lever arms against a selected resistance has a sub-frame mounted to a main-frame, for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal axis, and the levers connected to the sub-frame to pivot... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7125373 | Calf blaster A portable lower leg exercise device for facilitates proper body alignment and execution of calf strengthening exercises includes a pivoted pair of elongate members having coplanar upper surfaces to provide a step of sufficient height to support the forefoot of a us... | 10/24/2006 |
