Patents Examined by Shila Jalalzadeh Abyan
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Patent number: 10173101Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs
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Patent number: 10123583Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing and monitoring various athletic performance metrics, e.g., during the course of a game, a practice, a training session, training drills, and the like, are described. These systems and methods can provide useful metrics for players and coaches relating to athletic performances in various sports, including various team sports.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: James Molyneux, Aaron B. Weast, Brandon S. Burroughs
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Patent number: 10105568Abstract: Stair climber apparatuses have a control circuit that controls the speed and torque of an electric motor and controls an output torque direction of the electric motor. The control circuit controls the speed of the electric motor and the output direction of the electric motor to maintain a constant speed of travel of a plurality of stairs in a downward direction along an inclined support when an operator is stepping on the plurality of stairs in an upward direction. When a change in output torque direction of the electric motor torque is required to maintain the constant speed of travel of the plurality of stairs in the downward direction along the inclined support, the control circuit controls the speed of the electric motor down to a zero speed. Methods are for operating the stair climber apparatuses.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Emil S. Golen, Jr., Young Chul Kim, Jenny Slifko Manago
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Patent number: 10099085Abstract: A multi-limb exercise machine and method that includes a plurality of user-movable input components, an input measurement device associated with each of the input components, a feedback device for providing the user with output information that indicates the difference between a current performance level and a performance target, and a processor that receives input information about user effort applied to each of the input components and communicates the output information to the feedback device. The input components are each configured to be moved by a limb of a user and to resist being moved. The processor determines the difference between performance levels based at least in part on a reward bias that decreases the difference more for effort applied to one of the input components than for effort applied to another of the input components.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANInventors: Nathaniel E. Skinner, Arthur D. Kuo
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Patent number: 10086227Abstract: A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A first end of each of a pair of elongated members is rotatably connected to the frame at a respective pivot joint. A second end of each of the elongated members is connected to a respective. The pivot joints are located outside of a plane of motion of their respective right and left pedals, such that the apparatus can fit within a more compact form factor, especially in a longitudinal dimension. The pedals move in a reciprocating path having an elliptical shape, in which the major axis is more vertical than horizontal, giving a more up and down, natural, pedal motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: FLATIRON DESIGN, LLCInventor: Christopher R Merli
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Patent number: 10076681Abstract: A power measurement device, which may be mounted to an inside area of a crank arm, includes processing circuitry within a housing. The processing circuitry is coupled with strain gauges mounted on the crank arm, and produces a power value that is wireless transmitted to a separate display that may receive and display power measurements. The housing may include a mounted portion and a cantilever portion where the mounted portion houses the processing circuitry and the cantilever portion houses batteries supply energy for the processing circuitry and other features.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: Foundation Fitness, LLCInventors: Andrew P. Lull, Eric Golesh
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Patent number: 10071280Abstract: An arm rehabilitation system for exercising a user's arm. The system provides an arm support device moveable upon a support surface by a user's first arm. The arm support device has a main body configured to movably engage the support surface on one side and has a hand support portion on an opposing side at or toward one end of the body for supporting a user's hand of the first arm. A primary hand support formation protrudes from the hand support portion and a secondary hand support handle extends from the main body at or toward the periphery of the hand support portion. An adjustable switch support boom assembly is also mounted to the main body and has at least one operable user input component for generating an actuation signal in response to operation by the user. An onboard motion tracking system mounted to or within the main body is configured to sense motion of the main body to enable user interaction with an interactive computer system running an application program.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Callaghan InnovationInventor: Marcus King
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Patent number: 10071278Abstract: An exercise apparatus for exercising muscles of a user comprising a main body, an abdominal crunch exercise member pivotally attached to the main body, the abdominal crunch member configured to engage an upper body area of a user, an abdominal contact member attached to the main body, the abdominal contact member configured to engage an abdominal area of user; and an electronic vibration unit capable of causing a portion of the apparatus to vibrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Core 46 IP, LLCInventors: M. Arnold Svatkova Hoeven, Jeremiah Hartzell
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Patent number: 10045904Abstract: A walking training system includes a detection unit that detects whether a leg portion of a walking trainee on which a walking assistance apparatus has been mounted has performed a walking operation or a stepping operation on a belt of a treadmill on which the walking trainee performs walking training, and a controller maintains an operation prohibition state in which a rotational operation of the belt is not started until the time that the detection unit detects the walking operation or the stepping operation a predetermined number of times and cancels the operation prohibition state after the detection unit detects the walking operation or the stepping operation the predetermined number of times.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Masayuki Takashima
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Patent number: 10016650Abstract: Systems and methods for target training including synchronized music for providing training of a user, and the system includes an arena. The arena includes a plurality of towers, the towers located within the arena, the plurality of towers each having a plurality of lighted targets. The system includes a computing system, interconnected with the plurality of towers, the computing system configured to turn on and off the lighted targets, wherein the lighted targets are configured to be actuated by the touch of a user as well as the computing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: Excel Equipment LLCInventors: Marian Shaw, David Shaw
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Patent number: 10010737Abstract: A muscular integral development system for resistance (MIDSYR) to develop or exercise muscles of a body of an user. The system is directed to develop an area of the body or specific muscle group, such as for example the abdominals, pectorals, biceps, buttocks or leg muscles. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an equipment to achieve weight loss, cardiovascular exercise or rehabilitation.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2015Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Inventor: Americo Salas Peralta
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Patent number: 10010738Abstract: An exerciser including a movable body carriage mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A resilient foot engaging assembly extends from the exerciser frame. The resilient foot engaging assembly is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body carriage in the opposite direction. The resilient foot engaging assembly may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers. The resilient foot engaging assembly includes a unit mounting frame assembly and an independent usable exercising unit, such as an inflated dome or trampoline unit, removably secured thereon. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body carriage and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: STAMINA PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kevin Gerschefske, Jack S. Barufka
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Patent number: 10004945Abstract: A training apparatus including a training element for a user performing exercises, an AC motor and a frequency converter being arranged to control the AC motor, wherein the frequency converter comprises measuring means being arranged to measure a voltage and a current of the AC motor and calculation means being arranged to calculate a magnetic state of the AC motor using the measured voltage, the measured current, a reference torque and a reference flux in order to generate a torque of the AC motor. The training apparatus further comprises a control unit having a machine control module being arranged to calculate the reference flux and the reference torque using an intended overall torque, wherein the machine control module is connected to the frequency converter and arranged to transmit the reference flux and the reference torque to the frequency converter.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: eGym GmbHInventor: Florian Sauter
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Patent number: 9999738Abstract: The present invention is a gel cushion that is placed on a user's nose bridge before putting on a ventilator mask. The gel cushion is composed of a tacky gel material, such as a viscoelastic polymer gel. The gel cushion is wider than the edges of the ventilator mask and remains in place even if the mask is repositioned. The gel cushion adapts to the user's face in the area on and around the nose bridge to cushion and seal the ventilator mask in that area.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: ResMed LimitedInventors: Jeffrey P. Chimenti, Anthony J. Santella
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Patent number: 9821212Abstract: A method for controlling an exercise apparatus via a control interface of an exercise apparatus, including steps of controlling a touch screen to display an information field, and then monitoring the touch screen to detect whether a touch has occurred on the surface of the touch screen and whether the touch is located in an input zone which has a plurality of sensing areas in the information field. A user can use specific actions to operate the exercise apparatus from one condition of using a first speed value to another condition of using a second speed value.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: JOHNSON HEALTH TECH CO., LTD.Inventors: Andrew J Kolman, Matthew D Wittenberg, Timothy E Bank, Mark J Van Handel, Shanan Galligan
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Patent number: 9789360Abstract: An embodiment of an exercise monitoring apparatus is shown. Herein, the exercise monitoring apparatus comprises a casing, a fastening member, a first laser device and a second laser device. The first laser device is oriented so that, when actuated, the device outwardly projects a first light beam in a direction substantially perpendicular to a top surface of the casing. The first light beam visually produces a line of light. The second laser device is oriented so that, when actuated, the device outwardly projects a second light beam in a direction substantially perpendicular to one of the sidewalls of the casing and substantially perpendicular to the first light beam.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Gary L. Schaffer
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Patent number: 9782621Abstract: An exercise device comprises a flywheel, a driving assembly, and a control assembly. The driving assembly drives the flywheel to rotate. The control assembly comprises an angle sensor for measuring the change of angular displacement of the flywheel during a specific period of time. The control assembly calculates the angular velocity or the angular acceleration of the flywheel by the measured angular displacement during the specific period of time. The control assembly determines if the flywheel is to be stopped according to at least a criterion.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: DYACO INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Hao Chiang, Brian Murray
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Patent number: 9776061Abstract: The disclosed technology is a training device particularly well suited for training fighters as well as people simply interested in personal fitness. The device comprises a body portion defining an elongated flexible shape configure to be associated with a cover portion such as a modified focus mitt. The focus mitt defines a planar region further defining a target zone to be hit by the trainee. The body portion provides a flex region configured to absorb at least part of the inertia associated with a strike on the target zone to reduce the load on the trainer and trainee.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Inventor: Matthew T Nussbaum
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Patent number: 9757609Abstract: An electromechanical device for simulation of physical exercise with legs and arms includes two pedals mounted on two contiguous pantographs, with parallel supporting arms that are positioned in a predominantly vertical sense, with an orthogonal junction and parallel arms which are articulated, in a predominantly horizontal sense, onto the frame of the device and which always move in opposing directions left and right, through traverses which are articulated on vertical and horizontal axles, respectively, connected to vertical and horizontal parallel bars by means of risers.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Inventor: Key Nishimura
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Patent number: 9744398Abstract: A hand-held exercise weight system has integral self protective features within each weight system. Each weight system has an activation button located near the user's thumb. One (1) weight system is equipped with a loud audible alarm to signal for help in times of duress. The other weight system is equipped with an ultrasonic dog repellent system, which deters any possible attacking canines. Each weight system is provided with a user replaceable battery, and is self-contained and waterproof. Each weight system has a weighted body that is detachable from the system.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventors: Vickie L. Stoddard, Steven W. Stoddard