Patents Examined by Zachary T Moore
  • Patent number: 11931638
    Abstract: An article of manufacture providing an exercise device for work-out with a stroller according to the present invention includes the stroller having a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, a front wheel assembly coupled to the front portion of the frame, a pair of rear wheels coupled to the rear portion of the frame and a handle coupled to the rear portion of the frame above the pair of rear wheels and a plurality of barbells coupled across the stroller for supporting removable weights on both ends of the barbells. A first barbell coupled across the rear portion of the frame between the pair of rear wheels and the handle. A second barbell coupled across front wheel assembly. A third barbell coupled across the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Lynwood Sims
  • Patent number: 11890498
    Abstract: A bracket assembly for an exercise apparatus is disclosed. The bracket assembly includes a plate member having a U-shaped chamber. The plate member includes a gusset extending from an outer side of the plate member. The plate member further includes a pin extending from the outer side of the plate member. The gusset receives a rack of an exercise apparatus. The pin inserts in one of a plurality of rack openings and connects the bracket assembly to the rack. A user places a barbell in the plate member through the U-shaped chamber. The U-shaped chamber allows the user to have a safe and controlled upward and downward motion for performing exercises with the barbell while in a seated or standing position. The U-shaped chamber acts as a holder for the barbell and prevents the user from tipping over or losing balance holding the barbell in the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: S&GUNLIMITED, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Struve, Michael Gulla
  • Patent number: 11883727
    Abstract: The portable and adjustable training apparatus (also labelled as portable hangboard) is portable and can be attached to a fixed point of stabilization via the cord as desired for training purposes. It is freely moveable in that it can be transported to various locations or orientations for use. It is made up of a cylindrical shape in which a hollow core has a cord tied in a loop through the core. The cord is designed to travel through grooves/channels on the apparatus endcap resulting in the body to rotate to desired angle or position for training purposes. Attaching the cord to a fixed point allows the user to apply resistance on the body of the apparatus through the user's fingers resulting in the required resistance to train finger strength. The apparatus is used in training finger strength for sport and recreation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventors: Gregory James Brooks, Nicholas Scott Knowles
  • Patent number: 11883711
    Abstract: Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Inventor: Bradley Davis
  • Patent number: 11883709
    Abstract: An adjustable exercise machine for performing resistance exercises comprises a base and an upper frame including front and back end stationary exercise platforms, and a movable exercise platform that reciprocates between the stationary platforms. A plurality of biasing members is selectable by an exerciser via selector knobs to generate a bias force against the movable platform. A plurality of pivotable lift supports are connected between the base and the upper frame. Front and back actuators are connected between the base and the lift supports by lifting yokes to selectively raise and lower the front and back ends of the machine. The movable platform may be connected to move along the exercise machine by trolley wheel assemblies. A plurality of travel limit decelerators mounted on the rails engage and rapidly decelerates the movable platform as it reaches its limits of travel on the rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 11878203
    Abstract: A weightlifting system includes a locking mechanism comprising a receiver, a storage that places tension on a flexible member, the flexible member being connected to the storage and to a weight of the weightlifting system, wherein the flexible member extends through the locking mechanism such that when the locking mechanism is locked, a length of the flexible member extending from the locking mechanism is fixed, and a first trigger device connected to a weight of the weightlifting system, wherein the first trigger device is operable by a user to send a first signal to the receiver to unlock the locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to unlock based upon receiving the signal from the first trigger device and upon a movement of the weight of the weightlifting system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Inventor: Russell David Meneve, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11872441
    Abstract: A rail system for an exercise machine which may be efficiently manufactured with different dimensions to suit different exercisers and exercise spaces. An exemplary embodiment includes a first rail, a second rail, a carriage movably connected to the first and second rails, at least one biasing member or elongated member adapted to be directly or indirectly connected to the carriage, and one or more spacers extending between the first and second rails. A lower member is connected between the rails beneath the spacers so as to enclose the space between the rails. The lower member includes a plurality of dividers defining channels in which elongated members or biasing members may extend. The spacers, rails, and lower member form a monorail configuration. The effective width of the monorail may be easily adjusted by simply using spacers having different widths, thus easing the manufacture of such exercise machines having different sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Max Wunderlich
  • Patent number: 11865403
    Abstract: A compact, movable, decorative exercise and storage device configured to allow a user to perform Pilates exercises and Ballet Barre (Barre) exercises. The exercise and storage device may include an upper portion and a lower portion and is traversable between a first use configuration and a second use configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Pazia Life By Design, LLC
    Inventor: Jean Magrella
  • Patent number: 11865395
    Abstract: An apparatus for movement therapy, and more specifically, an apparatus for movement and function therapy of the hand and arm and particularly for use in rehabilitation of the hand following a stroke or other neurological or physical impairments. The invention extends to a corresponding system, method, and kit of parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Neurofenix Limited
    Inventors: Dimitris Athanasiou, Guillem Singla Buxarrais, Federico Casarini, Etienne Burdet
  • Patent number: 11857822
    Abstract: A reciprocating transmission structure of an exercise machine, mounted to a frame of the exercise machine, includes a first reciprocating member, a second reciprocating member, a main rotating wheel, a first link, a second link, and a resistance wheel. The first reciprocating member reciprocally moves with a first reciprocating pivot portion as its axis. The second reciprocating member reciprocally moves with a second reciprocating pivot portion as its axis. The first link and the second link drive the main rotating wheel to rotate with a rotating shaft as its axis. The main rotating wheel drives the resistance wheel to rotate. After the first reciprocating member and the second reciprocating member move reciprocally, the resistance wheel can be driven to rotate by the cooperation of various components. The exercise machine is suitable for performing exercises related to reciprocating movement, and the operation is easier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Great Fitness Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 11857832
    Abstract: A body stretching system, including a limb stretching unit, including a main body, a gripping structure disposed on at least a portion of the main body to removably connect to a first limb of a user, and a ratchet assembly disposed within at least a portion of the main body and connected to the gripping structure to removably connect to a second limb of the user and/or a stationary object and stretch the first limb away from or towards the second limb and/or the stationary object by increasing a tension level between the first limb and the second limb in response to moving the gripping structure, and a rack assembly removably connected to the limb stretching unit to facilitate stretching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Michael Mead
  • Patent number: 11839789
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wearable training apparatus for training the leg and torso muscles of a person. According to the invention provision is made in that for placement on the back of the person a back support with two lateral sections is provided which extend into the region of the hip, in that two leg brackets are provided which are each designed for attachment to a thigh on one of the legs of the training person, and in that the leg brackets are each connected to one of the lateral sections of the back support via a spring joint means which is arranged in the region of the hip and designed to generate a spring force between torso and thighs, through which torso and thighs are pressed forwards relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Inventor: Thomas Chrobok
  • Patent number: 11833385
    Abstract: An exercise-bar is provided for use with flexible resistance bands. The exercise-bar includes a rigid elongated bar; and a pair of rotating resistance band sheaves respectively installed at the opposing axial ends of the rigid bar. Each band sheave includes: a rotor secured for free rotation to an axial end of the rigid elongated bar; a band-collar carried on a band-support portion of the rotor and having an axial width to accommodate at least a width of a flexible resistance band thereabout; and a slotted cover shell carried on the rotor. The slotted cover shell includes an open axial end and a semi-circumferential cover portion covering a corresponding semi-circumferential portion of the band-collar and an axial slot extending into an axial end of the semi-circumferential cover portion and extending along at least the axial width of the band-collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Exemplar Design, LLC
    Inventors: Adam L. Ross, Mauricio Delgado
  • Patent number: 11833387
    Abstract: An exercise device for strengthening muscles is disclosed, having a continuous belt system that allows a user to move the continuous belt using their feet to exercise muscles of the person while the person lies in front of the continuous belt with their back braced on a resting surface. Such an exercise device allows a user to exercise their gluteus and hamstring muscles while strengthening their pelvic stabilizers. The exercise device could also have a weight device that allows a user to rest a weight on their torso during the exercise to increase the difficulty and effectiveness of the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Aaron Mosqueda
  • Patent number: 11833386
    Abstract: Various implementations include a spotting device for supporting a barbell, the spotting device including a base and an arm. The base has a base body with first end and a second end, at least one foot coupled to the second end of the base body, and a base longitudinal axis. The arm has an arm body with a first end and a second end, a coupler coupled to the first end of the arm body, and an arm longitudinal axis. The coupler is couplable to a portion of a barbell. One of the first end of the base body and the second end of the arm body defines a body opening extending partially through the one of the base body or the arm body, and the other of the second end of the arm body and the first end of the base body is slidably disposed within the body opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama
    Inventors: Michael R. Esco, Will Wright
  • Patent number: 11833382
    Abstract: A resistance device for providing resistance. The device includes a flexible pulling element, a resilient arrangement and a transmission. The resilient arrangement has a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is resiliently movable relative to the first portion. The transmission connects the flexible pulling element to the resilient arrangement such that pulling upon the flexible pulling element moves the second portion relative to the first portion, and upon release of the flexible pulling element the resilient arrangement retracts the flexible pulling element. The transmission is a reduction arrangement such that pulling the flexible pulling element a distance moves the second portion, relative to the first portion, no more than a proportion of the distance. The proportion is no more than half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: FITPAC Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Myles Kelly, Warwick Brown, Libby Christmas, Marcus Krigsman, Robert Cuzner, Mark Economos, Craig Burton
  • Patent number: 11833408
    Abstract: Disclosed is a weight training device that can be transformed into a hand truck. The device includes a main frame, two first wheels, a second wheel, two first installing tubes, two second installing tubes and two operating parts, wherein the main frame is used for loading at least one heavy object. Each wheel is fitted on the main frame in a rotational manner, so that the main frame can be moved through the rolling of the wheels. Each of the first installing tubes are opposite each other and respectively extends upward. Each of the second installing tubes are opposite each other and respectively extend away from the main frame. Each of the operating parts are opposite each other in the lateral direction and are respectively and selectively configured on each of the first or each of the second installing tubes, so as to shift the operating mode of weight training.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Inventor: Ya-Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 11826610
    Abstract: A leg exercise assembly includes a housing that is positionable near a user's feet. A pair of foot pads is each disposed on the housing for having a respective one of the user's feet positioned upon the foot pads. A pair of roller units is each rollably integrated into the housing and each of the foot pads is coupled to a respective one of the pair of roller units for sliding the foot pads back and forth on the housing. A resistance unit is movably integrated into the housing for either increasing or decreasing the force required to move the footpads to accommodate the physical strength of the user. A calorie counter is integrated into the housing and the calorie counter counts each time the pair of roller units is moved back and forth to calculate the calories being burnt by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventor: Gail Griffin
  • Patent number: 11819727
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes an elongated support element extending between first and second ends. The support element has a mounting member located at each of the first and second ends to engage with a door or wall surface and mount the support element thereto. A resistance-generating assembly includes a stationary member attached to the support element. A displaceable member is mountable to the support element and displaceable therealong relative to the stationary member. A resilient member is removably mountable between the stationary and displaceable members. The resilient member generates resistance upon being elastically deformed by displacement of the displaceable member relative to the stationary member. A pulley is mounted to the displaceable member and displaceable therewith, and another pulley is mounted to the support element. A hand-operable cable engages the pulleys to effect displacement of the displaceable member relative to the stationary member. A method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: 1195143 B.C. LTD.
    Inventor: Brian K. Robinson
  • Patent number: 11819736
    Abstract: Commands are received from an exercise actuator via a control interface. Collaborative information about an exercise session is received via a software interface. A force from a central electromagnetic resistance unit is provided in response to the control interface and the software interface via a resistance mechanical interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Lars Eugene Gilstrom, Justin Ziccardi, David Mallard