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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075456 | Squat training device A squat training device. A generally planar base is shaped to receive a shoed foot of a user. A plurality of straps are coupled to the base and are configured to secure the shoed foot to the base. A vertical member is detachably coupled to a front toe portion of the... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8057366 | Body-stimulating apparatus with an oscillating footplate An apparatus for the stimulation of the body has a footplate, which is connected to two oscillation devices and that are present on a supporting plate, which each have a driven shaft. Braces are fastened on the extremities of the shafts, which are eccentric with res... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8002677 | Exercise device Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise devices include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting adjustable arm and cable-pulley assemblies providing a ... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7887468 | Resistance system for fitness equipment A resistance system for fitness equipment includes a frame, a resistance source such as an elastic cord, coil or any other type of spring, weight, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. The resistance source is mounted to a resistance block with a load support. A support... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7850579 | Bilateral arm trainer and method of use A device and method for bilateral upper extremity training for patients with a paretic upper extremity, the device facilitating cortical remodeling, sustained relearning, and improvement in functional outcomes in paretic and possibly non-paretic upper extremities. I... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7850580 | Resistance exercise apparatus A resistance exercise apparatus comprises a frame, a guide mounted on the frame, a resistance support movable relative to the guide along a path; and a resistance assembly for applying a resistance during an exercise. The resistance assembly includes a first resiste... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7846075 | Exercise assemblies having self-adjusting pad devices Exercise assemblies having self-adjusting pad devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load and a force-transferring assembly operatively coupled between the load and at least one exercise station such that a training force applied t... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7815552 | Exercise device Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise devices include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting adjustable arm and cable-pulley assemblies providing a ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7803092 | Fitness development system having an exercise chamber with an inclined floor One embodiment relates to a fitness development system. The fitness development system generally comprises an exercise chamber and an object. The exercise chamber may comprise a base, an inclined floor, and one or more barriers. The base may define a substantially h... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7775944 | Kinematic rotating-tilting mechanism A kinematic rotating-tilting mechanism (10) that consists of six major elements: a housing (12), a housing flange assembly (42), a platform flange assembly (70), a platform base (90), a resilient section (110) and an angled ... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7731639 | Compact weight bench with lifting assistance Weight bench having a frame that rests on the floor, a seat mounted on the frame, a backrest pivotally mounted on the frame to the rear of the seat for movement between horizontal, inclined, and declined positions relative to the seat, a plurality of resilient eleme... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7708671 | Wellness apparatus A wellness apparatus consisting of elastic material in which vibrations can be stimulated. Weights can be added to the ends of the object to allow different exercise purposes. The apparatus is provided for the fitness, wellness, leisure sports and aerobics field. | 05/04/2010 |
| 7662073 | Apparatus and method for lifting weights A dynamically adjustable weight lifting aid that eliminates hand grip strength as the limiting factor in weight lifting, including a strap and a slidable sleeve encircling the strap. The strap has a wrist loop at one end and an attachment loop at the other end. The ... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7645216 | Dual cam exercise device method and apparatus A device for resistance exercise of muscle groups that cross two or more joints such as biceps group, triceps group, quadriceps group, and hamstring group. The device comprises a primary cam or gear fixed non-rotatably to the frame of an appropriate exercise machine... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7625320 | Swing training apparatus and method A resistance swing training apparatus and method for providing resistance opposing the rotation of the hips of athletes performing sports-specific movements such as the golf or baseball swing. The apparatus provides the resistance by attaching tethers such elastic c... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7569002 | Exercise wheelchair A wheelchair is provided with an exercise mechanism which allows the user to perform exercises as desired. The user is able to exercise by extending his or her torso either independently of his legs or combined with exercising his legs. Resistance mechanisms are inc... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7566292 | Handle assembly for use with an exercise bar A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is conne... | 07/28/2009 |
| 7549948 | Postural support and exercise jacket A postural support and exercise jacket according to the invention includes a pair of shoulder straps coupled to a waist strap which extends around the back of the user and terminates at the sides of the user. A pair of adjustable handles are coupled to opposite ends... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7476182 | Horizontal hamstring stretcher An exercise machine includes: a bench for a user to lie upon; an actuator arm comprising a first end connected to the bench and a second end comprising a foot attachment for attaching to a human foot; the actuator arm comprising an actuator for moving the actuator a... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7455629 | Exercise device with a safety lock A safety locking system is used on an exercise device. The locking system includes a first pawl that is mounted to a pawl shaft. The pawl shaft is movably mounted to a lock frame, which can also support a weight collar, adapted to receive weight plates to provide ad... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7416518 | Exercise apparatus Apparatus for muscular stimulation of a user includes a pressure sensor, a control unit to which pressure values sensed by the pressure sensor are fed, and a vibrational stimulator for applying vibrational stimulation. The vibrational stimulator is activated by the ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7410451 | Exercise machine attachment An exercise machine attachment is provided wherein the attachment may comprise a hook aperture attached to a joint wherein the joint defines bead chain apertures formed within the joint and extending directionally in an oblique or perpendicular manner. The attachmen... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7390289 | Bend and stretch abdominal and lower back exercise machine An exercise machine includes a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of the board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7374519 | Dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine An exercise machine utilizing a dynamically controlled resistance technique. The machine employs two pivoting torque arms. Movement of a first torque arm is initiated by a user while performing an exercise routine. A strap and pulley system is utilized to guide a mo... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7364516 | Golf exercising method A golf swing exerciser uses two lengths of resistance cords or tension elements connected to an exercising handle so that one of the cords extends to an upper resistance region on a back swing side of the exerciser and the other resistance cord extends between upper... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7357765 | Lumbar extension device A lumbar extension machine is disclosed including a seat with an upright rotatable back member securable to a variable resistance module or statically secured to a load cell module. A lower body system is provide to optimize the exercise of the lower back by prevent... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354384 | Exercise apparatus for seated user, and related methods An exercise apparatus and method are provided for permitting a seated user, such as a wheelchair occupant, to perform a variety of exercises, primarily lower extremity exercises but also upper body exercises, without the need to leave a seated position. According to... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354385 | Distally/proximally-weighted joint sleeve Various systems, methods, devices, etc. for simulating obesity and enhancing caloric expenditure in daily activities are provided. One embodiment is a device for wearing over a body joint to simulate obesity and enhance caloric expenditure in daily activities. One s... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7354406 | Exercising apparatus for body lipolysis and strengthening muscles As one of exercising apparatuses, in particular an exercising apparatus giving exercising effect by contracting and relaxing user's muscles, an exercising apparatus which includes at least one motion unit including a moving unit installed at one end thereof with a h... | 04/08/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7338415 | Torso exercise machine The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7334614 | Depth adjustment mechanism A depth adjustment mechanism, disposed on a router, is enabled using a worm drive that includes a shaft member engaging with a rack member. The shaft member couples with a sleeve disposed on a base of the router. The rack member is coupled with a motor casing of the... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7334613 | Router base securing mechanism The present invention is directed to a mechanism and method for providing above the table securing/unsecuring of a router motor housing. The mechanism of the present invention employs a mechanical connection included on a pivot member to couple with a wrench device ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326123 | Golf swing training device A training device for strengthening the swing muscle groups of a golfer while enhancing proper muscle memory, wherein the device includes a hollow ball having a meridian line that divides the ball into two visually distinct hemispheres, and further including a pair ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7322948 | Vibrational loading apparatus for mounting to exercise equipment A therapeutic device, such as an exercise device, includes the principles of osteogenic repair by incorporating a loading mechanism into the exercise device. By doing so, the therapeutic device provides an increased osteogenic effect, thereby enhancing the benefits ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7316528 | Ergonomic router assembly An ergonomically designed router assembly includes a base assembly coupled with a motor casing including a grip assembly which provides an overall narrower profile to the router assembly. The grip assembly may relieves stress on the muscles and allows the operator t... | 01/08/2008 |
| 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 |
