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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7163488 | Free weight assistance and training device A free weight assistance and training device includes a base and a generally upright weight support structure mounted on and extending upwards from and over the base. A free weight support bar is connected to a computer-controlled weight tensioning device which is m... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7141025 | Apparatus and method for qualitative assessment of pelvic floor muscular strength An apparatus and method for qualitative assessment of pelvic floor muscular strength includes inserting a spherical intracavitary device into vagina or anus above the level of the levator plate and measuring a force necessary to remove the inserted device from the v... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7125365 | Moving stick exercise device An exercise device and method to strength muscles and develop Chi by pushing a movable stick, in a guide housing (body) about a pivot. Resistance may be added to increase the force required to move the stick member along a path. ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7086298 | Apparatus and method for identifying bowstring force characteristics An apparatus includes a base structure, a force measuring device, and a processing device. The force measuring device is operatively connected between a bowstring connector and a force transmitting connection to the base structure, and is adapted to produce a force ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6905471 | Method and device for training pelvic floor muscles A method and device for training pelvic floor muscles in order to treat or prevent urinary or fecal incontinence. The device comprises a probe having a pressure sensor and a vibrator, and a microprocessor connected with the sensor and the vibrator. Initially, the pr... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6590499 | Monitor alarm for detecting vehicle driver's sleepiness An arrangement for monitoring and detecting a sleeping driver incorporating a load cell connected to electronic scales for establishing a base line force value when a driver grasps the steering wheel so that when the driver relaxes the grip on the steerin... | 07/08/2003 |
| 6342028 | Magnetic counter for exercise equipment The present invention 10 discloses a device for counting the repetitions of various types of exercise machines 12. A permanent magnet 14 is attached to a movable member, e.g., a weight stack 16, of the exercise machine 12 selected so as to move within an ... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6227047 | Strength evaluation isometric testing system An isometric testing apparatus for performing isometric strength tests on individual muscles or joints of a patient includes a base, a seat coupled to the base, a vertical member coupled to the base, a horizontal arm coupled to the vertical member, and a ... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6216535 | Apparatus for testing isoinertial lifting capacity A lever arm for testing consistency of effort during a lifting assessment has a plurality of measurement points at intervals along the length of the device. The lever arm pivots on a fulcrum located at the distal end of the device. The fulcrum consists of... | 04/17/2001 |
| 5987982 | Balance performance monitor An apparatus and a method to monitor the balance performance of a user comprises two separate but similar foot-plates each slightly larger than the foot of a user. Each foot-plate includes detectors to detect the load imparted to the foot-plate by a user,... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5511571 | Method and apparatus for gait measurement A method and apparatus for gait measurement in which a walking aid such as a walker, cane, or crutch is instrumented with load sensors to measure the loads in the aid as it is being used. The measured loads are used to analyze the user's gait to insure pr... | 04/30/1996 |
| 5483832 | Device for monitoring the contractability of the pelvic floor muscles A device for monitoring the contractibility of the pelvic floor muscles is provided in which a probe, having a plurality of elastically deformable chambers, is connected to a fluid filled conduit and a display device, which is connected to the fluid fille... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5406845 | Instrument for measuring a muscular force An instrument for measuring a muscular force particularly suited for the re-education and/or development of a muscle belonging to an upper and/or lower limb of the human body. A linearly displaceable element is coupled to a displacement device operable to... | 04/18/1995 |
| 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 |
| 5308300 | Step-type training machine and control method A step-type training machine in which the exerciser trains using a predetermined load while detecting the pulse of the exerciser, and in accordance with data (e.g. the age, sex and weight) inputted before the training and various data (e.g. the exerciser'... | 05/03/1994 |
| 5186062 | Method of investigating the gait of a living being The force exerted on a measuring section is broken down into two components each acting on one end of a measuring section. The components are each broken down into a vertical part and a horizontal part. The two vertical parts obtained are measured separat... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5149084 | Exercise machine with motivational display A stepping exercise apparatus with a motivational display is disclosed. The apparatus has a computer linked with the display and programmed to generate a pair of icons. One icon (the pace icon) represents a fictitious competitor exercising at a target pac... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5135452 | Apparatus for testing and/or exercising muscles of the human body Apparatus for exercising rotary neck muscles having a compound cam for transmitting forces from the neck muscles through a movement arm and to a resistance weight to lift the weight. A pin mounted to move with the movement arm is receivable in one of a pl... | 08/04/1992 |
| 5052375 | Instrumented orthopedic restraining device and method of use An instrumented orthopedic restraining device is provided. The device includes an ambulatory housing, including first and second distal end portions, and restraining means for restraining movement of the first and second distal end portions relative to on... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4886073 | Shoulder strength adduction device An improved shoulder strength adduction device is provided for use in determining the strength of a person's shoulder musculature. The device comprises a pair of hand grips connected by pivotal scissors frames to a support bar and a load bar, with a force... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4805455 | Muscle testing apparatus and method A method and apparatus for testing the strengths of muscles and muscle groups of a person. The apparatus comprises a support frame, a guide post, a support arm, and a force sensing device. The guide post is connected to the support frame such that the pos... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4791813 | Apparatus for the measurement of the energy expenditure at an operating member An apparatus for the measurement of the energy expenditure at an operating member, which for example is to be attached to the pedal of a bicycle or similar article. This device is particularly precise so that as small as desired flexing movements of an ac... | 12/20/1988 |
| 4742832 | Muscle measuring apparatus and method Apparatus and method for measuring the strength of selected muscles of the human anatomy for the purpose of analyzing body symmetry and column disorders comprising an upright support frame, a force sensor and measuring device stationarily positioned on th... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4697601 | Tongue force measuring device A device for measuring forces generated by a human tongue in three dimensions, i.e., along X, Y and Z axis. The device comprises a housing having sidewalls (preferably cylindrical), a closed back wall and a front wall having a central opening. An elongate... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4648272 | Strength/weight measuring scale A scale selectively operative in a weighing mode to measure body weight and in a strength mode to measure muscular strength. The scale includes a base which rests on the ground, above which is a depressible platform to compress a spring interposed between... | 03/10/1987 |
| 4613130 | Resilient therapeutic device with timer and indicator An exercise device for use in dystrophy therapy employs a compression spring which provides an adjustable resistance force. Manual application of a push-type force to a handle actuates a cumulative timer circuit for recording the elapsed time at which an ... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4580778 | Portable exercising apparatus with force gauge A portable exercising apparatus (10) adapted for use by a patient as a stand-alone unit includes an elongated tube (12) and a power slide (16) having a friction mounting on the tube (12). A force measuring mechanism (26) is coupled to the tube so as to me... | 04/08/1986 |
| 4564191 | Arm wrestling machine A coin operable arm wrestling apparatus employing a plurality of springs which are selectively connectable to a drive shaft for urging it in one direction which drive shaft is rotated by arm movement of a user in another direction. The apparatus is electr... | 01/14/1986 |
| 4501148 | Manual muscle tester A portable manual muscle tester has an external actuator, a case capable of being held in one hand and a digital display indicating peak force applied to the actuator. Strain gages connected in a bridge circuit are located on a flexure contacted by the ac... | 02/26/1985 |
| 4451037 | Mobile pushing exerciser A three wheeled mobile pushing exerciser with an adjustable braking system and a chart recording mechanism, said exerciser intended for the development and analysis of an athlete's pushing power in a program of physical exercise related to dynamic sports ... | 05/29/1984 |
| 4423862 | Arm wrestling device The arm wrestling device is for providing a clockwise and counterclockwise rotational resistance force in opposition to the rotation of an individual user's forearm about its respective, stationary elbow joint. The device includes a base structure for sup... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4343465 | Spring type arm wrestling device The arm wrestling device of the present invention utilizes a torsional spring attached to conventional collars with a shaft running through and extending beyond the length of the spring. The shaft is mounted in pivotal supports which allow the shaft to ro... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4307608 | Apparatus for digitally displaying muscle strength This disclosure relates to an apparatus for digitally displaying muscle strength. This apparatus measures the output of a load cell under tension or compression and presents a digital readout of the force applied to the load cell in pounds. This apparatus... | 12/29/1981 |
| 4218056 | Restraint particularly suited for use as an aquatic training aid A restraint, particularly suited for use in exercising swimmers, characterized by a base adapted to be affixed to a wall of a water-filled pool, a socket of a truncated helmet-like configuration adapted to receive a swimmer's head, coupling means includin... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4209167 | Arm wrestling apparatus An arm wrestling apparatus including a base, an upstanding arm member pivotally connected to the base, a hand-engaging portion on the free end of the arm member, adjustable biasing means urging pivotal movement of the upstanding arm member in one directio... | 06/24/1980 |
| 4155547 | Torsion spring type wrist exercising device An arm exercising device for strengthening of the wrist, forearm and elbow, the invention comprises a pair of longitudinally aligned tubular members movable axially relative to each other, such movement being resisted by an adjustable spring force. A spri... | 05/22/1979 |
| 4147344 | Tensioning type physical therapeutical treatment device The invention is a physical therapeutical treatment device for children suffering from diseases, or afflictions such as cerebral palsy. The system is provided with attractive toy-like elements that are associated with various magnitudes of tension elastic... | 04/03/1979 |
| 3995492 | Sound-producing isometric exerciser An isometric exerciser formed by a pair of spaced bodies joined together by a link associated with a transducer and ensheathed in a cover to define a structure having a generally oblong configuration. By grasping the ends of the exerciser in his hands, a ... | 12/07/1976 |
| 3992004 | Spring biased thigh and pelvic muscle toning apparatus An apparatus for enabling the user to divaricate simultaneously his legs while overcoming or attempting to overcome an antagonistic resilient force constantly urging his legs towards each other without exceeding a predetermined amplitude comprises in comb... | 11/16/1976 |
| 3988931 | Apparatus and method for measuring muscular strength of lower human extremities Measurement of the torsional and bending capabilities of the lower extremities of a human body is accomplished by applying torsional (twisting) and bending (pitching) forces to the lower extremities through the muscular strength of a subject and to the li... | 11/02/1976 |
