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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7364538 | Mobile exercise equipment An exercise device includes a pair of formed handles including openings through which ends of a rope or cord are passed. The rope to one handle is knotted and the rope to the other handle is adjustable but becomes fixed when the rope and the handle are firmly graspe... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7322905 | Exercise machine with variable resistance unit and braking unit An exercise machine is disclosed. Exemplary embodiments include an exercise machine with a safety brake mechanism to provide a braking force to the exercise machine to stop the exercise machine, an exercise machine with a variable resistance mechanism to variably ad... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7094184 | Self-sourcing exercise bike with a linear digital control magnetic resistance braking apparatus A self-sourcing exercise bike with a linear digital control magnetic resistance braking apparatus comprises a generator, a power converter, a digital control system, a magnetic braking resistance and a LED control panel. This apparatus uses a linear control method t... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066865 | Bipedal locomotion training and performance evaluation device and method An exercise and performance evaluation apparatus includes a revolving belt on which a subject can perform bipedal locomotion, a harness for securing the subject at a fixed position relative to the apparatus, a means for measuring the force applied by the subject to ... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7003828 | Leveling system for a height adjustment patient bed A system for maintaining a height adjustable patient bed in a level position while adjusting height of the bed is provided. The system has electrically powered linear actuators having internal position sensors, the linear actuators operable to adjust the height of t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6612971 | Exercise machine An exercise machine is disclosed. In an embodiment for an exercise machine in accordance with the principles of the present invention, the exercise machine includes a frame having a first axle support and a second axle support. A roller is disposed betwee... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6612170 | Portable lightweight home and travel gym An isometric exercise apparatus includes a platform and a strap/cable/pulley system. A load cell or strain gauge type sensor is positioned beneath the platform and is attached to and stressed by the strap/cable/pulley system when a user performs an isomet... | 09/02/2003 |
| 5877418 | Solar powered tube rotator An apparatus for demonstrating the conversion of solar energy to mechanical energy, the apparatus comprising: a solar energy device which collects and converts solar energy to electrical energy; a motor connected to the solar energy device for receiving electr... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5401224 | Method for measuring instantaneous power generated by a leg extending force A method of and apparatus for measuring physical strength by dynamically measuring the instantaneous power of a nonrepetitive muscular force as, for example, the force exerted by a leg extension, on the basis of a power theory and, consequently, the insta... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5341680 | Disabled driver assessment system A driver measure system aids in determining the physical requirements of a disabled driver in order to modify a van or other vehicle to his or her specific needs. The driver measurement system comprises a frame including tracks for positioning a wheelchai... | 08/30/1994 |
| 5314391 | Adaptive treadmill A motor-driven treadmill includes a stationary ultrasonic range finder which continuously measures the distance to the torso of a person walking or running on the moving tread of the treadmill. When the person approaches too closely to the front of the tr... | 05/24/1994 |
| 5302161 | Flexible line guidance and tension measuring device The present invention provides a flexible line guidance and tension measuring device for use on an exercise apparatus to guide a flexible line from a resistance mechanism to an exercise member and measure tension in the flexible line. A fixed member is op... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5277674 | Leg extension apparatus with pivotal foot section for measuring instantaneous power generated by a leg extending force An apparatus for measuring physical strength by dynamically measuring the instantaneous power of a nonrepetitive muscular force as, for example, the force exerted by a leg extension, on the basis of a power theory and, consequently, the instantaneous powe... | 01/11/1994 |
| 5260870 | Apparatus for measuring instantaneous power by leg-stretching power An apparatus for measuring the instantaneous power generated by a leg extension, which includes a seat provided above a drive system unit on which a subject is seated. A slide rail extends forwardly from the drive system unit, and a foot plate slides alon... | 11/09/1993 |
| 5186695 | Apparatus for controlled exercise and diagnosis of human performance Muscle exercise and diagnostic apparatus with an output shaft, a servo motor coupled in driving relation to the output shaft, and a support mechanism for mounting the output shaft and the servo motor in a selectable stationary position. A plurality of wor... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5165278 | Cycle ergometer An improved bicycle ergometer system is disclosed which reduces the limitation on the work input necessary to operate the device and, at the same time, accomplishes an increase in the relative amount of isotonic exercise provided by operation of the syste... | 11/24/1992 |
| 5142910 | Dynamic physiological function testing apparatus and method A cart for measuring dynamic physiological forces has a plurality of wheels, a handle, and a brake attached to at least one of the wheels for controlling the amount of force required to move the cart. A directional sensor indicates the direction in which ... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5027303 | Measuring apparatus for pedal-crank assembly Apparatus measures output parameters including torque, work, power, rpm and time for selected rotations of the user of a power-using device having a pedal-crank assembly. Torque vs. angular position values are input from rotating strain gauges and angular... | 06/25/1991 |
| 5020795 | Physical therapy and exercise apparatus for body limbs An operating unit (14) is detachably mounted on frame (12) in the form of a chair. The operating unit includes a lever arm assembly (16) mounted on a subframe (18) and rotatable by the leg of the user in opposition to a fluid resistance unit (20). A trans... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5020794 | Motor control for an exercise machine simulating a weight stack In an exercise machine where an electric motor is used to simulate a weight stack a more realistic feel plus stability of operation is achieved by compensating the torque output of the motor for the mechanical characteristics of the machine including iner... | 06/04/1991 |
| 5018726 | Method and apparatus for determining anaerobic capacity A method and apparatus for defining and determining a value for an anaerobic capacity parameter is disclosed. The anaerobic capacity parameter is defined as the time required to completely deplete the subject's anaerobic capacity given maximum mechanical ... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4998725 | Exercise machine controller A control console for exercise machines such as treadmills and stationary cycles having a microprocessor to generate signals to control the exercise and to regulate the heart rate of the user by varying the resistance to the exercise.... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4989859 | Method for testing and/or exercising the rotary neck muscles of the human body Method for testing and/or exercising the rotary neck muscles which are used to twist or turn the neck from side-to-side about a generally vertical pivot axis passing through the cervical vertebrae. The head is held by and between a pair of pads mounted on... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4984986 | Apparatus and method for training oarsmen A pair boat simulator is provided including a housing which is mounted about a longitudinal roll axis upon supports above a training facility floor. Two racing shell seats are mounted within the housing adjacent simulated oars which are mounted, in turn, ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4972711 | Isometric lifting device A device for measuring linear force which is converted to rotational force or torque. Initially, force is applied in a linear direction to a means for transmitting that force to a rotatable shaft where it is converted to rotational force which can be meas... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4934694 | Computer controlled exercise system A DC motor is connected to a driveshaft the rotation of which is directly coupled to movement of an exercise member. The DC motor is operated in the current control mode wherein current direction and value through the winding of the motor determines its t... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4912638 | Biofeedback lifting monitor An apparatus for testing and teaching the lifting capacity and technique of a user includes a brake or clutch for resisting user input force which is controlled by feedback from sensors through a computer. Several operating modes can be chosen, including ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 4890495 | Device for determining the push/pull capabilities of a human subject A device is for determining the functional push/pull capability of a human subject. The device includes a fixed walking surface for the subject. The push/pull bar for the subject extends horizontally and transversely of the walking surface and is disposed... | 01/02/1990 |
| 4885939 | Dynamometer for testing eccentric contractions and concentric contractions with free-limb acceleration A human performance dynamometer for testing eccentric contractions and also concentric contractions of the human muscles. The dynamometer provides for free-limb acceleration during concentric contractions, whereby the user can accelerate the input shaft o... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4875674 | Energy absorbing means with self calibrating monitor The apparatus is adapted to an exercise device with an energy absorbing unit that has a self calibrating energy monitor. It comprises at least one rotating flywheel which is driven through a one way clutch. There is a braking mechanism to apply resistance... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4848152 | Biofeedback lifting monitor An apparatus for testing and teaching the lifting capacity and technique of a user includes a brake or clutch for resisting user input force which is controlled by feedback from sensors through a computer. Several operating modes can be chosen, including ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4832332 | Digital indicating instrument for a physical training device A digital indicating instrument for a physical training device, in particular a rowing device, includes a sensor fixed rigidly to a basic frame of the training device and sensor trip element fixed to an operating part, in particular to a sliding seat of t... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4732381 | Upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machin An upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machine designed for the isolated testing, rehabilitation and exercise of the lower back musculature of a person in rotation about a vertical axis is disclosed. The rotation asse... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4728102 | Resistance indicator for frictionally resistant exercise device A resistance or load indicator for use with an exercising unit, in particular one which has motions or movements in opposite directions for exercise, such as reciprocal arm or leg exercisers, and in particular one which can be used with coordinated moveme... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4607841 | Isometric exercise apparatus An exercise apparatus includes a stand having an upright support and a base. User engagable members are mounted on the upright support for the user to exert a force thereagainst. A scale is mounted on the base of the stand to support the user and to measu... | 08/26/1986 |
| 4579335 | Method of and apparatus for use in exercising and in competition In exercising and in competition with another using like captive apparatus of a type having a shaft rotated by the user, performance is measured by utilizing the rotation of the shaft to effect the pumping of a predetermined volume of a fluid as one objec... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4576051 | Ergometer having an eddy current brake serving as a loading device The present invention relates to an ergometer having an eddy current brake serving as a loading device, comprising a rotatably mounted brake wheel placed into rotation by means of a drive device and having a cylindrical ring made from an electrically cond... | 03/18/1986 |
| 4565368 | Isokinetic exercise and monitoring machine An isokinetic exercise and monitoring machine for use in exercising and evaluating an individual's back muscles. A preferred embodiment (10) comprises a restraining means (33) for sandwiching the lower body half that is adjustably connected to a support f... | 01/21/1986 |
| 4544154 | Passive programmable resistance device A passive programmable resistance device uses a closed loop feedback for controlling resistance to rotational or translational motion of an object. One or more actual parameters, such as force or position, are measured and compared with desired parameters... | 10/01/1985 |
| 4475408 | Torque measuring device A torque measuring device is described which provides for measurement of the rotative force applied against a shaft by engaging the shaft and an electric friction brake attached to a load cell for registering the force, and a reduced friction device for a... | 10/09/1984 |
