Patents Examined by Zachary T Moore
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Patent number: 11369826Abstract: A squat and bench press bar includes a horizontal bar, a pair of vertical bars affixed to the horizontal bar, a pair of horizontal rods affixed to the pair of vertical bars, and a pair of weight plates for mounting onto the rods. The vertical bars include a first portion slidably disposed within a second portion forming an adjustable telescopic arrangement that enables a user to configure the squat and bench press bar into a squatting configuration or a bench-pressing configuration. The rods define a lowermost point of the squat and bench press bar such that when the weight plates are mounted onto the rods, a portion of the weight plates is positioned below the rods. The rods define an axle upon which the weight plates may rotate such that a user may move the squat and bench press bar from one position to another without requiring a spotter.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventor: Kyle Foltz
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Patent number: 11369822Abstract: A resistance device includes a resistance source, a winch, a draw rope, a pulley block, a wire management mechanism, a draw wire and a fixed plate. The output end of the resistance source is connected to one end of the winch, and the other end of the winch is pivotably connected to the fixed plate. The wire management mechanism is arranged between the fixed plate and the resistance source. One end of the draw rope is fixedly arranged on the winch, and the other end of the draw rope protrudes out of the wire management mechanism. A bobbin is convexly arranged at an end portion of the other end of the winch. The pulley block includes at least one fixed pulley and at least one movable pulley. The fixed pulley is fixedly arranged on the fixed plate, and the movable pulley is fixedly arranged on the wire management mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: BEIJING XBURN TECHNOLOGY CO. LTDInventor: Gang Chen
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Patent number: 11369824Abstract: An exercise device for assisting a user in performing bodyweight exercises as well as being configured for performance of weight training cable exercises includes a frame that is configured to be detachably mounted to a doorframe. The frame includes a first door bar and a second door bar that is spaced from the first door bar and is configured for contacting the doorframe on a first side of the doorframe. The exercise device also includes a pair of door hook assemblies that are coupled to the frame and are configured to seat against a ledge of the doorframe on a second side of the doorframe for securely yet detachably mounting the frame to the doorframe. A pulley carrier assembly is detachably coupled to both the first door bar and the second door bar and includes an elongated carrier that carries a first pulley and a spaced second pulley. A cable passes along the first pulley and the second pulley and the cable has a first end and an opposing second end.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Inventors: Thomas Christopher Carter, William Bottiglieri
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Patent number: 11358029Abstract: A system for carrying out a training or a competition of or between two athletes, wherein the system comprises: a first sports garment comprising a first signal element and a connection to a first mobile phone, wherein first control and/or calculating means are arranged for measuring of an actual distance covered by the first athlete; a second sports garment comprising a second signal element and a connection to a second mobile phone, wherein second control and/or calculating means are arranged for measuring of an actual distance covered by the second athlete, wherein first control means are provided for emitting a predetermined first signal by the first signal element in the case that the actual distance of the first athlete is bigger than the actual distance of the second athlete and wherein second control means are provided at or in the second sports garment for emitting a predetermined second signal by the second signal element in the case that the actual distance of the first athlete is bigger than the aType: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: PUMA SEInventors: Jordi Beneyto-Ferre, Baljinder Kaur Miles, Charles Johnson
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Patent number: 11351408Abstract: An adjustable height balance beam includes an elongate member; opposing upper and lower support columns; opposing base bars; wherein opposing attachment zones of the elongate member are configured for selective attachment to each of the opposing upper support columns, defining a first configuration, and wherein each of the opposing lower support columns is configured for attachment to the corresponding opposing base bars, and the respective opposing base bars, defining a second configuration, for selective height adjustment of the elongate bar relative to the opposing base bars; wherein the height of the elongate bar relative to the opposing base bars may be selectively adjusted when in the first configuration by aligning tension knob ports on the lower support column with a correspondingly selected one of the plurality of linearly displaced apertures on the upper support column to form an aligned attachment channel that is configured for receipt of the tension knob.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2019Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Milliard Enterprises Limited Liability CompanyInventors: Yaakov Landsman, Simcha Bunim Newmark, Sima Kulik, Juan Meng, Jinfeng Zhang, Minsong Wang, Haiyan Yu, Huang Pan
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Patent number: 11351410Abstract: A muscle strengthening system is provided having a functional core endurance training device and a pair of rolling blocks for supporting the functional core endurance training device. Each rolling block in the pair of rolling blocks includes an elongated opening for receiving a wheel of the functional core endurance training device. Additionally, each rolling block in the pair of rolling blocks includes a pair of rollers, a stabilizer and a bumper guard for grounding the surface of the wheels of the functional core endurance training device allowing the wheels to spin with increased intensity. Optionally, an individual may utilize a stationary foot pedestal or a wheeled foot pedestal that provides for both the strengthening of the muscles of the individual while simultaneously stimulating an endurance building effect on the muscular and fascial systems of the body, all of which is achieved with minimal to no impact/pounding on the joints.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventor: Todd Anthony Person
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Patent number: 11344767Abstract: A new side plank exercise device is in the shape of a spherical cap or a cone. The side plank exercise device includes a front end that is circular or oval. The side plank exercise device also includes a rear end tapered from the front end. The rear end is a spherical cap. The front end has a flat or a cavitary surface. The front end also includes two recesses for receiving a left shoe and a right shoe. The two recesses are two inches deep and also uneven in depth. Each recess further incorporates a grip at its bottom. The grip includes protruding lines or spherical caps. The device further includes an edge at the front end that extends outwardly from the front end. The edge includes an attachment point with a crossbar and an attachment cavity receiving the crossbar.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Inventor: Christopher Alan Lagioia
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Patent number: 11338188Abstract: A mechanical braking system which can provide a brake to a self-powered treadmill, or a dual mode treadmill that can operate in both self-powered and motor-powered modes, that will rapidly halt the motion of the belt or rollers in the event of a power disconnect such as from the removal of a safety key.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: True Fitness Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jared M. Kueker, David L. Green, Dennis L. Meyerotto
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Patent number: 11331533Abstract: A yoga block formed from one or more layers of rectangularly-shaped interior composite structures and a wraparound cover material forming open outer corners into the composite structures. The yoga block is optionally in kit form with the entire wraparound cover material provided on a single flat sheet with the interior composite structures for assembly of the yoga block from the kit.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Inventor: Eli Razon
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Patent number: 11324995Abstract: A rehabilitation therapy aid (FIG. 4), for use in aiding a patient to regain and improve movement and control in a limb, comprises a moveable structure (51) having engagement means (53) whereby the structure can be moved by the limb of a patient (72) requiring therapy and separate engagement means (52) whereby the structure can be moved in the same direction by a therapist (71) or by the patient's stronger limb. A movement detector (56) is arranged so that the movement of the structure (51) can be tracked by the patient and/or by the therapist.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: E2L PRODUCTS LIMITEDInventors: Stchevereuil Darcy Boyd Mahoney, David Burnham Haxworth
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Patent number: 11305154Abstract: An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move concurrently. An adjustable resistance mechanism may be operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2021Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: CLMBR1, LLC.Inventor: Nathaniel Carruthers
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Patent number: 11305156Abstract: A foot exercise device is described. In some embodiments, a foot exercise device includes a base structure and a forefoot structure coupled to the base structure. The base structure is configured to remain stationary. The forefoot structure is configured to be moved by a forefoot of a user while the base structure remains stationary. In some embodiments, a foot exercise device includes a base structure and a heel structure coupled to the base structure. The base structure is configured to remain stationary. The heel structure is configured to be moved by a heel of the user while the base structure remains stationary.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Inventor: Spencer Fumio Yamada
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Patent number: 11298586Abstract: An End Platform for an Exercise Machine for increased support of an exerciser's spine, neck and head which allows for an expanded scope of exercises that cannot otherwise be performed on the machine without the improved platform. The End Platform for an Exercise Machine generally includes a novel, ergonomically improved stationary platform affixed to at least one opposed end of a substantially longitudinal exercise machine that includes at least a resistance biased reciprocating platform. The improved end platform provides for increased support of exercisers' spine, neck and head, thereby allowing for an expanded scope of exercises that cannot otherwise be performed on the machine without the improved platform, and further provides for the attachment of new and novel exercise equipment accessories to the exercise machine.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
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Patent number: 11278762Abstract: A facial exercise apparatus for facial muscle and bone resistance training and method of use. The facial exercise apparatus includes one or more flexor arms and a mouthpiece stabilizer, each connected to a flexor head connector. The flexor arm(s) extend upward, downward, left or right from the flexor head connector, have contours to place the patient's lips, and provide a resistance force outward from the flexor head connector. In use, a patient places and bites down upon the mouthpiece stabilizer, places a portion of their lips along a contoured portion of one or more of the flexor arms, and pushes their lips toward the center of the flexor head connector against the resistance of the flexor arm(s). When done at regular intervals and increasing resistances, the apparatus can strengthen a patient's facial muscles and bone and reduce the cosmetic appearance of wrinkles on their face.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Inventor: Prentice Capri McGhee
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Patent number: 11260280Abstract: A bicycle trainer, including a base, permitting fore and aft movement and a frame, supported by the base. Also, a seat and a handlebar assembly and a pedaling assembly is supported by the frame. The handlebar assembly is rotatably engaged to the frame, and is supported by a tongue, that is hinged to the base so as to permit horizontal rotation, and the handlebar assembly is attached to the tongue at a position removed from the hinge. Turning the handlebars causes the frame to move laterally.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Larry C. Papadopoulos
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Patent number: 11253743Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Inventor: Aaron Mosqueda
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Patent number: 11247090Abstract: An adjustable resistance exercise machine for providing variable resistance forces on a pull cable extending from the machine. The adjustable resistance exercise machine generally includes a plurality of power springs that may be selectively engaged using a cam mechanism. By engaging springs with different forces, the resistance may be adjusted incrementally as preferred for performing different exercises. The adjustable resistance exercise machine may be connected to various structures, either below or above an exerciser, to allow the exerciser to choose whether to pull the pull cable up or down during exercise.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2020Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 11235189Abstract: A weight plate gap adjustment module for weight training equipment includes an elastic member located at the topmost weight plate of the weight training equipment and having a supporting portion arranged on the weight plate adjacent to the topmost weight plate, and an adjustment member set on the topmost weight plate and movable toward the elastic member to increase the elastic force of the elastic member, so that when the elastic force of the elastic member is greater than the total weight of the topmost weight plate and the traction shaft, the elastic force of the elastic member drives the elastic member to push the topmost weight plate and the traction shaft to move relative to the other weight plates, allowing the locking pin to be selectively inserted through one weight plate and the traction shaft and joined to the traction shaft.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: HEALTHSTREAM TAIWAN INC.Inventor: Chun-Ting Chen
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Patent number: 11224780Abstract: Described is a machine for assisted physical activity exercise, comprising a base (4) and supporting means (2, 3) for a user, comprising a seat (3) and/or a backrest (2). The assisted physical activity exercise machine (1) comprises a training tool (6) mounted on the base (4). The training tool comprises an engagement portion (7), configured for being actuated by a user, and guiding means (8) associated with the engagement portion (7) for guiding it at least according to a lifting movement. The supporting means (2, 3) are mounted on the base (4) and comprise a slide (100) slidably mounted on the base (4) according to an adjustment movement. The slide (100) supports the seat (3) and/or the backrest (2).Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: LACERTOSUS S.R.L.Inventor: Antonio Ludovici
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Patent number: 11219793Abstract: A portable exercise device for performing an elbow planche and other gymnastics and calisthenics holding poses. The portable elbow planche support has a pair of geometrical structures connected with articulating joints, supported by a plurality of feet. In one example embodiment, the geometrical structures are trapezoids. The elbow planche support is selectively assembled and disassembled, the feet and the articulating joints are removable for ease of storage, and the elbow planche support folds. In another example embodiment, the elbow planche support is a unitary device.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Inventor: Jared Weiss