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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7322904 | Lower limb function training device A lower limb function training device which the patient themselves can use safely with no sense of fear, which is used to prevent or improve a drop foot contracture or to expand the excursion of a joint while preventing the patient from using it over an appropriate ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7318790 | Revolution counter for wrist exerciser A revolution counter for wrist exerciser includes a generator module, at least a detection element pair, a wireless transmission module, and wireless receiver. The generator module, the detection elements, and the wireless transmission module are arranged between a ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7303506 | Combined vertical and horizontal rope climbing apparatus A combination horizontal and vertical rope-pulling device that uses a hydraulic braking assembly that is mounted on a vertical frame to support an endless rope that is placed over a number of pulleys. A pivoting boom is attached at the top of the frame. In the verti... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270630 | Rowing machine having a flex handle assembly for preferentially enabling an extended range of motion for selected joint complexes Novel apparatus and methods enhance the ability of a rowing machine to provide a full body workout by increasing the range of movement possible during a rowing stroke, thereby producing increased strength, muscle mass and/or range of movement. These benefits are ach... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267666 | Angiographic injector system with multiple processor redundancy An angiographic injector system and a method of controllably delivering medical fluid to a patient from an angiographic injector system are disclosed. A multiple processor control system is used to actively control the injection process and to monitor sensed functio... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7261676 | Exerciser having improved resistive device An exerciser includes a shaft rotatably disposed on a base, a housing rotatably engaged on the shaft and having a chamber formed by an outer peripheral wall which has a groove, a belt wound around the tube for rotating the housing, a barrel received in the chamber o... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7238144 | Facial and neck muscle exercising device A facial and neck muscle exercising device for positioning against opposite corners of a person's mouth at the opening thereof to strengthen and tone facial and neck muscles. The exercising device includes a pair of mouth spreading arms each having an elongate slide... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7223214 | Adjustable dumbbell An adjustable dumbbell device includes a handle, a number of weights each having a channel to slidably receive an end portion of the handle, and a latch slidably engaged onto the end portion of the handle and engageable into the channels of a selected number of the ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223207 | Exercise and massage device An exercise device includes a housing having at least a wall portion, at least two apertures extending through the wall portion and spaced from each other, and at least one elongate rod having a center section located between opposite ends. The center section is ada... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223215 | Exercise device with true pivot point An exercise device with a true pivot point includes a plurality of arms that are joined at a joint assembly. A first arm is fixed in relation to the joint assembly and is also stabilized by a base member at an end opposite the joint assembly. In one embodiment, the ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217292 | Trial intervertebral distraction spacers An orthopedic spacer device comprising a spacer body having an external surface that includes at least two relative angle designation marks such that a rotational angle of the spacer body relative to a known reference is determinable. ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7211031 | Portable exercise system A portable exercise system for providing convenient weight training and exercise equipment. The portable exercise system includes a main housing assembly having at least one bladder member designed for being filled with water to provide weight; and a coupling assemb... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7201712 | Oscillatory resistance exercise device and method A method for exercising one or more muscles of the body wherein one or more muscle(s) are contracted to move a limb through a range of motion in opposition to an oscillating resistive force. In accordance with the method, during a muscular contraction, the direction... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7201711 | Barbell using selectorized dumbbells as exercise mass A barbell comprises a bar with a receptacle at each end of the bar. The receptacle is configured to receive a selectorized dumbbell therein. The dumbbell is placed into the receptacle in a first loaded condition with a plurality of weights being coupled to the dumbb... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7195582 | Rock climbing apparatus A rock climbing apparatus including a support stand on which a main body frame is mounted. The main body frame has two lateral columns, several transverse support beams and several longitudinal support columns built between the lateral columns to serve as a support ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189192 | Therapeutic exercising apparatus and the method for the neck Apparatus for exercising the neck includes a head assembly connected to an anchor assembly by a flexible tether that has a resilient elastic portion. The head assembly includes a cap portion, an adjustable harness to secure the cap portion on the head and a saddle p... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175567 | Gymnastics springboard with adjustable elasticity designed for training and competition A gymnastics springboard with adjustable elasticity comprising a top board coated with a coating subdivided into two distinct zones enabling the impact zone to be demarcated visually, which presents a homogeneous and flexible structure with a hardness able to be adj... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7175574 | Exercise device An exercise device including a resistance tube and a body engaging member for engaging a portion of a user's body, such as, for example, a foot, a leg, a hand or arm. The exercise device can be used in connection with various types of exercise, including, for exampl... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172537 | Gymnastic machine and methods for using it, for training and/or rehabilitation of the muscles and joints of the human body The machine comprises a frame (1) to which means are attached that can be actuated by the limbs to overcome a force generated by resistance components by performing one or more exercises. The machine comprises two workstations having similar and similarly arr... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172536 | Adjustable dumbbell An adjustable dumbbell includes a number of weights each having a slot to receive end portions of a bar, and a number of latch rods slidably engaged in the weights and each having an inner end engageable into the slots of the weights and engageable with the bar, to ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7169092 | Gymnastic apparatus In a gymnastic apparatus, the actuator (22) is fitted in fixed angular position to a first shaft (16) to oscillate from initial to final position, normally maintained in initial position by a weight unit (8) and connected to the weight unit (... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7163494 | Gymnastic apparatus A gymnastic apparatus is provided with a base (2), which is used to place the gymnastic apparatus on the ground, at least a user-operated actuator (22) that can be moved from initial to final position; a weight unit (8) used to normally maintain... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7156783 | Exercise bench and dumbell combination An exercise bench and dumbbell combination includes a base having a bench member for supporting users, a shelf supported on the base, and a dumbbell device supported on the shelf and arranged to be easily obtained or fetched by the users. The shelf is preferably rot... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156792 | Methods for weighting garments or orthotics and garments and orthotics therefor Methods and apparatuses for aligning a person's center of gravity over the base of support using a weighted garment or orthotic are herein provided. These methods and apparatuses are particularly suited to individuals suffering from various balance or neurological d... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156780 | Drive system operated by muscle-power An electric drive system (1) operated by muscle power for a vehicle (2) includes a foot pedal (5) and a mechanical generator (6) mechanically connected to the foot pedal. The drive system also includes an electric transmission (4) ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156793 | Exercise machine and method for exercising the anterior deltoid muscle group An exercise machine and an associated method of exercising that isolates and exercises the anterior deltoid muscles. The exercise machine provides articulating arm elements that support contact surfaces near the biceps of a person who is exercising. To perform the e... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7156774 | Reducing facial aging and appliance therefor A mass produced universal dental appliancee (1) comprises two parts, the parts intended in use to contact the posterior teeth on respective opposite sides of either the upper or lower jaw, each part comprising a composite structure comprising: ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7153244 | Selectorized dumbbell using commodity weights This invention relates to a selectorized dumbbell having a handle that can be dropped down between nested left and right stacks of weight plates. The weight plates can comprise individual weights or a pair of weight plates, one from each stack, can be connected toge... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153237 | Apparatus for enhancing exercises and methods of using same The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric and/or isotonic exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7153310 | Vertebral bone distraction instruments An orthopedic device set includes a plurality of intervertebral spacer elements, an instrument for holding the spacer elements during the insertion and removal thereof into and out from between adjacent vertebral bones, and a tool which facilitates the loading and u... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7141010 | Variable radius flexibility apparatus A muscle stretching and spine decompressing apparatus including a base frame (20), a flexible sheet (12) attached to the top of the base frame (20) for supporting the body of a user, and a motorized actuation means (16) for bending the fl... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7128697 | Exercise weight selection methods and apparatus Exercise dumbbells have pairs of weights disposed at opposite ends of a handle. Selector rods are selectively movable into engagement with various combinations of the weights. ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7121983 | Hand exerciser A new and improved method and apparatus for exercising the hand is disclosed herein. A stretchable web, with an array of spaced apertures is molded over a rigid frame. The web has multiple portions, wherein each portion is made of a different material with different... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115080 | Collapsible seat for combination hack squat and leg press machine An exercise machine for performing both a hack squat exercise and a leg press exercise is disclosed. A hack squat platform is operably mounted to a frame for use in performing a hack squat exercise. A collapsible seat is operably connected to either the frame or the... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7108640 | Stilt device with improved leg attachment assembly A stilt device for supporting a user above a base support surface. The stilt device includes a shoe plate, a base member and at least one intermediary strut. A leg attachment assembly comprises an elongated support pole which extends upwardly from the strut. In some... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097599 | Infant walker An infant walker that provides a safe and confined mechanism in which a child may effectively development the requisite stability and/or balance for proper walking skills and associated motor coordination, and wherein the infant walker is aesthetically pleasing to p... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097601 | Exercise device An exercise device is described. The exercise device may include a pair of separate weightlifting units removably coupled to one another. Some implementations may include one or more of the following. Each weightlifting unit may include at least one weight removably... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7097589 | Safety jump training apparatus A safety jump training apparatus designed for safely mounting on a wall to permit an athlete to safely measure their vertical leap. The safety jump training apparatus includes a jump measurement device and a rotating support to rotably attach the measurement device ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7094185 | Versatile exercise machine A self-spotting system for free weights enables the constructive use of such free weights without the need for a spotter. Using a free weight holder sliding along a rail, an adjacent free weight support provides and determines the lowermost travel of the associated ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087002 | Exercise cane An exercise cane that can be used for mobility, but it is also constructed for use as an exercise device while walking or jogging. The cane also includes optional features such as a battery operated light, a storage compartment, a drinking bottle with a container th... | 08/08/2006 |
