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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8172731 | Gridiron power machine system A support assembly has laterally spaced horizontal base rails. The support assembly has laterally spaced vertical rails. The vertical rails extend upwardly from the base rails. The front vertical rails house a safety rod to catch the pivot rails. Pivot rails have in... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8152700 | Multistation exercise apparatus A multistation weight machine including a cam pivotally connected to the base on an lever axle that functions as the sole and central pivot point for a class II lever in the machine's lever system. A plurality of handles storable on the apparatus are removably inser... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8128537 | Vibratory exercise device with low center of gravity and modular weights A handheld, vibratory exercise device with a handle that has a low center of gravity and selectively removable modular weights for incorporating an adjustable and additional resistance. The present invention is a vibratory system with a hand-held resistance device t... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8066622 | Complex bench press Disclosed is a complex bench press which can be switched into a flat bench press, a decline bench press, or an incline bench press to achieve improved space utilization in a narrow space, and which enables users to switch the bench press into the bench press for a s... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7922629 | Multi-station exercise gym A multi-station exercise gym comprises a frame, a sectored cable system that reduces the cable portion used during exercise, two high pulleys that are adjustable in width, two arm assemblies that can be selectively adjusted to alter the path of travel, two swiveling... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7922630 | Adjustable bicep curl support pads A multi station exercise gym includes a pair of bicep curl pivot assemblies pivotally attached to a user support assembly. Each bicep curl pivot assembly includes a pivotally attached support pad assembly. The user support assembly, bicep curl pivot assemblies, and ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7905818 | Molded cushions for exercise equipment A cushioned support has a rigid base and a molded resilient cushion. The cushion is releasably attached to the base with a wrap-around lip or by means of a retaining member disposed along a periphery of the base. The retaining member, if used, may be conveniently ma... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7837601 | Method to prepare for and conduct an exercise using free weights A method to prepare for and conduct an exercise using free weights while minimizing the risk of injury to an individual during the acquisition, use, and return of the free weights includes the step of providing a plurality of cylindrically-shaped free weight plates ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7837600 | Flexible shroud for exercise equipment A flexible shroud is used to cover weights and hide pulleys and cables on exercise machines. The flexible shroud can be a coarse mesh or screen for see through areas, cloth such as canvas or other fabrics, or other flexible sound absorbing materials. The material ma... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7740568 | Exercise machine having rotatable weight selection index The present invention is a weight exercise machine for use by a user. The machine comprises an exercise member, a plurality of weights, and an index. The user exerts an exercise force against the exercise member when using the machine to exercise. The index is rotat... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7670269 | Chest press exercise machine with self-aligning pivoting user support A chest press exercise machine has a self-aligning pivoting user support on a main frame and an exercise arm which is linked to the pivoting user support to translate movement of the exercise arm into movement of the user support. A user support pivot pivotally conn... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7654940 | Arm exercise machine with self-aligning pivoting user support An arm exercise machine for performing isolation arm exercises has a self-aligning pivoting seat or user support on a main frame and an exercise arm for performing biceps curl and/or triceps extension exercises which is linked to the pivoting user support to transla... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7632221 | Cable cross trainer apparatus A weight-training device having a plurality of stations that enable the user to perform a vast array of exercises targeting different muscle groups. Variable resistance is provided by a pair of weight stacks having cables leading to the various stations and through ... | 12/15/2009 |
| 7628737 | Repetition sensor in exercise equipment An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The ... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7563209 | Leg exercise machine with self-aligning pivoting seat An isolation exercise machine for exercising one muscle group has a user support which is pivotally mounted on a main frame by a pivotal mounting system. A user engaging exercise arm is pivotally connected to the user support, and a connecting link links movement of... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7534198 | Dumbbell supporting apparatus A dumbbell supporting apparatus having a matching pair of stanchions and a matching pair of stands, each stand for optional combined use with the castered stanchions. The adjustable height cradle positions of each stanchion position a removably placed dumbbell at le... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7429236 | Exercise device with single resilient elongate rod and weight selector controller An exercise apparatus with a single resistant rod configured to provide resistance for use in exercise and an electronic weight selector mechanism for use with a resistance rod having a variable resistance system and an electronic selector control. The weight select... | 09/30/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7364535 | Exercise apparatus with zero clearance roller seat carriage Exercise apparatus has a biased tolerance-compensating engagement system between a seat-supporting carriage and a tubular support column to provide zero clearance between adjustment rollers and the support column, to minimize wobble during user adjustment. ... | 04/29/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7361127 | Exercise device An exercise device for mounting to a chair, the device including a resistance means having a resilient means with a length. The resilient means is linked to first and second operating means at respective opposite ends of the resilient means, whereby movement of at l... | 04/22/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7341546 | Multi-axis resistance exercise device A multi-axes exercise machine for strengthening muscles surrounding shoulder joint of a user allows the user a range of motions about lines of motion perpendicular to an arc of circumduction of the shoulder joints. A pair of handholds is suspended from an arcuate gu... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7338416 | Bar supports for a weight bench A bar support member that can be used to hold a weight bar in a desired position on a piece of exercise equipment. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can be used to provide a safety stop or spotter for supporting the weight bar in the event that the ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7335144 | Exercise machine An exercise machine for exercising the muscles of the upper body, in which a pushing or pulling movement can be performed in a direction approxemalty between horizontal and vertical towards or away from the shoulder joint of the user, with the user seated in the sam... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335139 | Incremental weight system The present invention provides an incremental weight system for use with a weight stack of an exercise machines. As described herein, the incremental weight system enables users to incrementally increase the lifting weight, by adding weights that weigh less then the... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331911 | Shoulder press exercise machine A shoulder press exercise machine has a main frame, a user support pivotally mounted on the frame for supporting a user in a seated position, at least one exercise arm movably mounted on the frame and movable between a start position in which handles are located in ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7316638 | Combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly A combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly for selecting the stack of weights to be lifted and also supporting any add-on weights for the user of a weight-lifting machine. The combination stack weight selector and add-on assembly includes a selector/sup... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7297095 | Rotary torso exercise bench A rotary torso exercise machine that isolates and targets the internal and external oblique muscles on both sides of the torso as well as providing conditioning to the rectus abdominis muscle. The machine supports a user's body in a generally supine position and inc... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7282015 | Resistance training exercise Exercise apparatus for resistance training has a pulley with a user-adjustable camming profile for changing the load curve. ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278959 | Arrangement including weight-supporting device A weight-supporting arrangement includes a weight-supporting device including a vertical support member including a top end and a bottom end, a base arrangement disposed at the bottom end of the vertical support member when the device is in an operating position, an... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7261678 | Adjustable dumbbell system A dumbbell is described including a handle having a grip and at least one end, an inner plate mounted on the handle adjacent the grip, in a fixed rotational orientation, a support plate rotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the inner plate, at least one collar... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7252627 | Therapy weight system An incremental weight system enables increments of a certain standard weight size to provide selectable resistance. A selector plate having radially-displaced pins correspond to radially-displaced slots in incremental weights. The selector plate is spring biased to ... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7235040 | Weight stack fitness exercise unit A weight stack exercise unit particularly for working on one's waist, abdomen and legs comprised of a frame that can be folded up for storage or shipment and expanded holding onto ground to support the unit; a handlebar each being provided on both sides and a lever ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7229391 | Resistance exercise machine with stacked resistance packs A resistance exercise machine has a frame that includes a base on the floor and upright posts on the base. Resistance packs mounted for adjustment up and down on the posts are equipped with cams that compensate for the increased resistance resulting from increasing ... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226402 | Exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso An exercise device for exercising the major muscle groups of the middle and lower torso. The exercise device has a self-standing framework that includes a vertical post. A cross beam is provided that has two ends and a middle section. The middle section of the cross... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7226400 | Weight bench apparatus A weight bench apparatus for to allow a user to lift weights without a spotter. The weight bench apparatus includes a bench assembly being designed for being positioned on a support surface and for supporting the user. A pair of support assemblies is pivotally coupl... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7220221 | Exercise device with body extension mechanism An exercise device having a body extension mechanism including a press plate mechanism and an articulating seat structure. The press plate mechanism is pivotally connected to a frame forwardly of the articulating seat structure, which is also connected with the fram... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7192391 | Variable spring resistance assembly and method A variable spring resistance to movement of a rod uses a plurality of springs permanently connected between a base and a stack of end connector links extending in the direction of the rod movement. Selecting which of the links is connected to the rod then determines... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7192389 | Adjustable load dynamic active resistance training system Adjustable lifting apparatus, comprising, in combination, a base, multiple cords connected to the base, a mover to be moved along a slide path in response to force exertion by the user's arms or legs, a connection or connections between the mover and one or more of ... | 03/20/2007 |
