"That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced."
Scientific American ; Jan. 2 edition, 1909
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7410450 | Portable elastic resistance exercise apparatus A portable elastic resistance exercise apparatus comprising two panels selectively affixed in a 90 degree angle. Both panels are padded for user interaction. Elastic resistance is positioned as chosen within cutouts in the back panel, at any height and with any resi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7175572 | Open 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 |
| 6887187 | Convertible exercise equipment An apparatus used for exercising includes a shaft with a crossbar mounted at one end. A pair of stirrups connected by a cord are trained about a pulley which is carried by the crossbar. The apparatus may be used for simulating a bicycle-like motion by placing one's ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6607493 | Heart beat analysis device and method The present invention disclosed relates to heart beat analysis device and method capable of measuring the heart beats of an individual in physical exercise, notifying the individual of a suitable exercise amount with messages or warning sounds, and allowi... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6500105 | Portable exercising apparatus A portable exercising apparatus includes a chest-expander, two rod members adapted for fastening to two handles at two distal ends of the chest-expander for vertical pulling exercises, two wheels adapted for mounting on one rod member for back and forth b... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6093136 | Portable exercise apparatus and method of use An apparatus for performing exercises including a case for transporting the exercise device and for use in performing the exercises. The case can be a simulated briefcase, so that the exercise device can be carried around like ordinary luggage, or be anot... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6079984 | Educational system and method of using same A portable system for multiple educational activities includes multiple planks and connectors and allows for the arrangement of the planks and connectors in different configurations to enable use for a variety of activities. One of the activities requires... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6068580 | Exercise device An exercise device comprises a relatively large diameter ball having a pair of handles projecting from opposite sides of the ball. To use the device, one may grasp one or both handles and manipulate the device following specific exercise routines.... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5997442 | Portable multi-purpose exercise system A portable, multi-purpose exercise system that includes dumbbell bars configured for interconnection to form a barbell and a plurality of hollow, rigid discs configured for attachment to the dumbbell bars. The discs are fillable with water to provide a co... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5839991 | Portable occupational therapy device A therapy device for conducting rehabilitative exercises that includes a base having a receptacle. A standard is capable of being positioned in the receptacle in a substantially vertical position and has a plurality of adjustable arms slidably mounted on ... | 11/24/1998 |