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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033963 | Exercise and workout apparatus with karate elements The present invention may be used for human exercise. The apparatus for human exercise may have a support frame having two interior frame members spaced apart and positioned generally vertical with two side frame members spaced apart from and generally parallel to t... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7993245 | Exercise device for pull-ups and hanging One embodiment of an exercise device placed on top of a door (122) and of the type having an elongated body (102) which has a half circular profile. A base sheet (106) is attached to the base surface (104) of the elongated body (102 | 08/09/2011 |
| 7901331 | Multi-bar linkage exercise device In the embodiments and methods described, a device is employed having a first multi-bar linkage in mechanical communication with a frame. At least one mechanical input component is in mechanical communication with the multi-bar linkage. The multi-bar linkage is sele... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7896782 | Exercising machine The subject matter discloses an exercising device enabled to switch between elliptical course and circular course of footrests used by a user, comprising two main wheels, each connected to a different footrest; two connecting rods, the distal end of each connecting ... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7833134 | Exercise device An exercise device upon which a user generally standing upright supported by foot platforms suspended from a frame via linkages in which the linkage lengths and pivot points correspond generally to the users upper and lower legs and hip and knee joints. This device ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7771324 | Climber mechanism An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing ... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7766899 | Partial-length, indwelling prostatic catheter using coiled inflation tube as an anchor and methods of draining urine and flushing clots An indwelling catheter is positioned in a urinary tract to drain urine from the bladder to a position distally adjacent to a sphincter muscle. A balloon of the catheter is inflated through an inflation tube extending through the urinary tract. A coiled section of th... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7753828 | Jump rope simulator A jump rope simulator for aerobic and anaerobic exercise having a hand-held unit comprising a handle, a base length connected to the handle, and one or more concatenated extension lengths attached to the base length. To exercise, the user grasps one or two units, im... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7637851 | Upper body exercising assembly An upper body exercising assembly includes an upper body support with an elongated bar having a first end and a second end. Each of a pair of stanchions has bottom end and a top end. The bottom ends are attached to the bar. A pair of grips is provided. Each of the t... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7608024 | Multiple exercise apparatus having an adjustable arm mechanism A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus comprising a generally upright stationary frame on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end to a distal end relative to... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7608028 | Exercise equipment with multi-positioning handles A handle for an exercise device, the handle attached to an actuating arm of the exercise device and including a connection structure that allows the handle to rotate with respect to the arm, as well as pivot in at least two directions orthogonal to the rotation axis... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7604578 | Adjustable dumbbell system A handle has opposed ends and a central extent. A grip rotationally receives the central extent of the handle. An adjustment wheel is secured to each end of the handle. A side cover is fixedly secured to each end of the grip. A dowel disk is on the handle adjacent t... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7604629 | Multi-parameter infection monitoring Methods for monitoring an infection in proximity to an implantable medical device include monitoring a first indicator of infection in proximity to a medical device implanted in a patient; monitoring a second patient parameter; and determining whether the combinatio... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7572205 | System and methodology for endurance training A method and system for assisting a user in maintaining a predetermined pace along a track with a specific predetermined end goal. The preferred embodiment uses a PDA or similar device to allow a user set a specific course goal and to enter (or download) a previous ... | 08/11/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7549951 | Hand-weight cradle apparatus A hand-weight cradle apparatus includes a first cradle/base module which includes a base portion, a cradle portion, and base-to-cradle connection means connected between the base portion and the cradle portion. A second cradle/base module includes a base portion and... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7481745 | Floating aquatic stair stepper A floating aquatic stair stepper (1) having a frame (2) with support bars (6, 7), two extension legs (4) secured to the frame (2) and two foot placement steps (3) movably secured to each extension leg (4). The support... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7470219 | Training apparatus for skating-type sports A training apparatus configured for skating-type sports whereon a user can perform training, exercising, strengthening and conditioning while wearing footgear designed for use in skating-type sports. The training apparatus comprises a pair of interconnected opposed ... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7470223 | Exercise apparatus using high drag fan An exercise apparatus provides variable resistance and includes a high drag fan which includes a plurality of fan blades radially mounted on an axle. A multi-ratio pulley system is operably mounted to the axle with the differing ratios providing variable resistance.... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7468020 | Foldable trampoline A foldable trampoline includes a bed unit, and a foldable frame unit operable to move between unfolded and folded states, and including first and second frame sections that cooperate to define a bedding space, that are coupled movably to each other and to the bed un... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7462141 | Advanced resistive exercise device The present invention relates to an exercise device, which includes a vacuum cylinder and a flywheel. The flywheel provides an inertial component to the load, which is particularly well suited for use in space as it simulates exercising under normal gravity conditio... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7458922 | Stretching apparatus and associated method An improved stretching apparatus includes a movable back rest and a movable foot manipulator which, when employed together, can provide therapeutic stretching to the leg muscles of a subject. For instance, the improved device can stretch the calves, hamstrings, and ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7458921 | Hand weight with strap Dumbbell assemblies and methods of making and using dumbbell assemblies are disclosed. The dumbbell assembly includes a dumbbell and a strap. The dumbbell includes a handle, a first end weight, and a second end weight. The strap includes a central band, a first coup... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7458920 | Weight case A method of displaying exercise weight components in a retail environment includes disposing a weight case in a retail environment, the weight case including a bottom member and a first side wall attached to the bottom member, the first side wall including a opening... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7458918 | Back support for an exercise device A support for an exercise device includes a frame having a top, a bottom, and two lateral sides extending between the top and the bottom. The frame has a channel defined about an interior perimeter. The top, the bottom and the two lateral sides define an opening. Th... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7455624 | Low-impact exercise machine A low-impact exercise machine has a support device, a rotating device, a drive assembly and a handle assembly. The support device has a base, a pivot pin, a frame bracket, a supporting beam and two slideways. The rotating device is mounted rotatably with the support... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7452311 | Exercise machine with dual fulcrum articulated force lever An exercise machine includes a dual fulcrum articulated force lever connected to a machine frame. The articulated force lever includes a first force arm and a second force arm. A fixed end of the second force arm is pivotally connected to the frame at a first fulcru... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7445584 | Hands and feet exerciser An exerciser includes a right pedal and a left pedal, both of which are alternatively operated by the user to drive the right and left links so as to move the right and left swinging arms respectively, such that the hands and feet of the user are exercised. The exer... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7442152 | Cyclist training system A cyclist training system having a polymeric pivoting assembly which is adapted to allow a cyclist of a bicycle to nutate about the perpendicular axis when exerting lateral forces on the bicycle. The cyclist training system includes a tubular base support, a tubular... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7442151 | Swimming device and method for restraining a swimmer within a body of water A device for restraining a swimmer in a variety of settings including a post, tie portion, tether assembly, and restraining belt coupled to the tether assembly and swimmer. An anchor assembly provides an anchoring collar fixed at one end and in sliding engagement wi... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7438672 | Dynamic system for a stationary bicycle A dynamic system for making use of an exercise bicycle supported on front and rear struts, the system permitting the bicycle to sway side to side when ridden vigorously, the system including a first and a second housing for resting on a support surface, a platform r... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438668 | Hurdle A hurdle has contiguous trigger tubes along the telescoping tubes. A trigger mechanism inside each trigger tube is used to adjust the height of the hurdle. The trigger mechanism contains a pivoting vertical rod with an inwardly directed perpendicular upper end that ... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438674 | Exercising device An exercising device includes a first strap (1), loops (3, 7) attached to the first strap (1) and an anchorage element (11) that is intended to be fixed to a base, the anchorage element (11) being designed to receive the first stra... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7438669 | Hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus A hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus includes first and second alarms and a power source carried by an elongate body. A first lever is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a first cir... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7431679 | Dual purpose home apparatus An apparatus for home use that combines the functions of both a bed and a trampoline. The apparatus includes a base that has a metal frame that is supported by a quartet of braced legs. In addition, a surface is attached to the base through use of a number of spring... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7429235 | Dumbbell A dumbbell includes: a hollow grip bar having a connecting end; a weight adjusting mechanism including a screw rod extending into the grip bar and operable to rotate relative to the grip bar about a rotation axis, and a weight carrier extending into the grip bar and... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7425188 | Cushioned elliptical exerciser An exercise device having a cushioning mechanism assembly configured to absorb energy during exercise is provided. According to one aspect of the present invention, the cushioning mechanism assembly comprises a first and second biasing apparatus having a spring elem... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7425189 | Elliptical skier exercise apparatus The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates downhill skiing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with ... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7422549 | Bed-bicycle and method of use An easily-assembled bicycle for use by bed-ridden persons is provided. In an embodiment, the present invention is capable of being used in conjunction with both adjustable and non-adjustable beds or other person support. The present invention allows for hand or leg ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422550 | Gait trainer The present invention is a gait therapy device which facilitates the lower extremities particularly the action of flexion at the hip and knee to aid a patient in assisted ambulation, as well as knee, foot and ankle action. The gait trainer apparatus comprises: (a) a... | 09/09/2008 |
