Pivoted User Interface Element Patents (Class 482/100)
  • Patent number: 11806578
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for providing a complete, one sided or simultaneously bilateral, rotator cuff weight resistance workout. The apparatus comprises user-selectable resistances from single or dual, graded, weight plate stacks with each plate increasing as the selected weight is increased. The four rotator cuff muscles are individually exercised by repositioning the arms of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Inventor: Greogry H. Rose
  • Patent number: 11497965
    Abstract: An exercise machine using motion sensor to track exercise, comprising: an exercise equipment, including a mainframe, the mainframe is fixed and won't be moved by user's movement, an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism is arranged on the mainframe and it will follow the movement of the user; wherein the operating mechanism having a motion sensor, inside the motion sensor having a multiple-axis tracking sensor module and a first microprocessor for detecting the height displacement of the operating mechanism and transmitting the height displacement signal to an electronic control device, then processing by a second microprocessor arranged inside the electronic control device to know whether the motion track of the user reach the preset position during exercise to ensure the effect of exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Jian Ling Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Ya Liu, Chin-Yuan Liu
  • Patent number: 11432985
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided herein are systems, methods, processes, and devices for providing locomotive rehabilitation to a subject via one or more gait motions that substantially accurately mimic motions performed in healthy, natural gait cycles. The system may mimic natural gait motions via footplates and handles, and one or more linkage systems. In particular embodiments, the system may further include a motor unit and/or clutch for providing controlled forces assisting or resisting motions of a linkage system. Further, the system may include a tower for operating in a standing or seated position. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a body weight support system that provides offloading forces to a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Healing Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Douglas Benda, Luke Scott Benda, Braden Joseph Davidson, Evan Andrew Reese, Christopher Zaro
  • Patent number: 11207561
    Abstract: The present invention is described as one set containing a pair of pushup grips. Each grip includes a longitudinal hand support connected to two separate base supports. Each base support has a spring-loaded connection mechanism for rotation between a compact storage position and an active engaged position. The base supports are identical configurations, with a channel through the top of the length for the storage position, a channel through the top of the width for the active position, with a dampening tread covering the bottom of each base support. The longitudinal hand support optionally includes padding for added hand comfort and ring connectors on each end cap to attach to a resistance band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: James Oliver Stevenson, III, Michelle Cynthia Lau
  • Patent number: 11207565
    Abstract: A training device for the human or animal body includes a balance body with a movable centre of mass and a holder with which the balance body can be carried. The holder includes a harness with connectors for connecting to a torso of the body and with a cavity in which the balance body is at least partially received and fixed. The harness particularly includes a first part with connector for attaching to a back of the user and a second part connected releasably to the first part. The first part and the second part adjoin each other so as to form a cavity which is open on both sides and in which the balance part is at least partially received in substantially fitting manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: ULTIMATEINSTABILITY B.V.
    Inventor: Paul Venner
  • Patent number: 11117015
    Abstract: A weight arm assembly for use with a weight lifting rack is provided, the weight arm assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a vertical surface in a fixed position, an arm mount configured to be coupled to the mounting bracket so as to be pivotable about a first axis, a stop member coupled to the arm mount and configured to move between an engaged position to prevent pivoting of the arm mount through interaction with the mounting bracket, and a disengaged position to allow pivoting of the arm mount, and a weight arm configured to be coupled to the arm mount, proximate a first end of the weight arm, so as to be pivotable about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Component Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Steenekamp, Wayne Chermely
  • Patent number: 11117017
    Abstract: An apparatus for a squat exercise comprises a user buttocks pad supported by a pivotally mounted arm for rotation in a vertical plane to allow the user to perform the exercise while in contact with the buttocks pad. The arm length and initial angular position with respect to the horizontal being adjustable. Hand grips are provided for engagement by the user during the exercise. A weight stack is operatively connected to the arm for providing a resistive force as the user squats and an assisting force as the user rises hack to the starting position. A footrest is positioned to maintain the feet of the user to allow the weight of the user to be directed through the heels during the exercise. A base supports a pivot for the arm, as well as the weight stack and footrest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Sculpted Partners LLC
    Inventor: Erika Rayman
  • Patent number: 11099089
    Abstract: In described embodiments, a strength testing device that can be applied to a weight stack is provided. The strength testing device can be used in physical therapy, chiropractics, or other rehabilitation professionals to assess the strength of a patient. The strength testing device can also be used in the fitness industry by strength coaches and personal trainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Drexel University
    Inventors: Noel M. Goodstadt, Sheri P. Silfies, Arun Ramakrishnan, Sriram Balasubramanian
  • Patent number: 11065501
    Abstract: An exercise machine allows a user to perform a variety of resistance exercises with adjustable resistance levels. The machine is made up of an arm, a user platform, a horizontal base, an adjustable counterweight arrangement, a pull rod, a drive chain system, sprockets, shafts, adjustable fan, a slip bearing, a recoiler, a plurality of wheels, a drive chain system housing, a user back support, a user cable grip, and a circuit-breaking sensitive rubber mat. When the arm is moved upwards (by a user) the pull rod attached to a drive chain initiates the drive chain system rotation. The drive chain system rotation includes an adjustable weight fan that creates resistance to the arm's upper movement through inertia. The adjustable counterweight arrangement determines the arm drop speed and the arrangement has multiple positions. Other variants include a plurality of electronic encoders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Inventor: Ramon Snover
  • Patent number: 11045685
    Abstract: A rotatable handle for a dumbbell bar that allows hand rotation to reduce the risk of shoulder injury. The rotatable handle includes a grip handle part that can be grasped by the user. The rotatable handle also includes an upper side and a lower side that are rotatable with respect to each other. A hard stop mechanism stops the rotation of the upper side so that the grip handle part stops rotating 5-15 degrees from parallel with the dumbbell bar clamped to the lower side. A clamping mechanism is attached to the lower side to secure the bar in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventor: Marvin Martin, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10953275
    Abstract: A hip thrusting exercise machine is an apparatus that allows a user to safety perform a hip thrusting exercise in a controlled manner. The apparatus includes a backrest, an abdominal brace, a feet brace, an elongated frame, and a recoiling mechanism. The feet brace and the back rest allows the apparatus to properly hold the user's body in place while the user is performing the hip thrusting exercise. The abdominal brace is pressed against by the user's pelvic region in order to perform the hip thrusting exercise. The recoiling mechanism provides the user with physical resistance as the user pushes to raise the abdominal brace from a resting position to a vertically higher position. The coiling mechanism also returns the abdominal brace from the vertically higher position to the resting position so that the user can repeat the hip thrusting exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Veronica Porteros De Luz
  • Patent number: 10881901
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rehabilitation device adapted for rehabilitating and/or exercising the shoulder region, as well as to the use of such a rehabilitation device. The rehabilitation device has support elements (3, 4, 5) enabling the upright position of the upper body during the exercise, two motion shafts (2) guiding the motion in a pre-defined direction of motion, and two handleless arm supports (1) attached to the end of each motion shaft and arranged to support the arms of the user, preventing activation of the muscles carrying the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: DAVID HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Tapio Taivainen, Johannes Hautamäki, Arno Parviainen
  • Patent number: 10821316
    Abstract: An exercise machine for performing a leg press exercise includes a resistance device and a plate configured to receive a user's feet during the leg press exercise. An adjustable resistance attachment device is mechanically coupled to the plate and is be selectively coupled to an adjustable resistance attachment device. One or more cables mechanically couple the adjustable resistance device to the resistance device to define a resistance ratio. Attachment of the adjustable resistance device to the adjustable resistance attachment device results in an increase of the resistance ratio for the machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: RECREATION SUPPLY, INC
    Inventors: Alan Gore, Jon Wolf
  • Patent number: 10814159
    Abstract: A gripping assembly for a lateral pulldown exercise machine, having: a swivel link connected to a center mount, wherein the swivel link is adapted to be pivotally connected to a pulldown arm of a lateral pulldown exercise machine; an outwardly extending arm connected to the center mount for performing wide-angle grips; an inwardly extending arm connected to the center mount, wherein the inwardly extending arm is rotatable between a forwardly angled position and a backwardly pointing position; and a climb hold attached to the center mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Billy Kim
  • Patent number: 10814163
    Abstract: A weighted hip and lower back exerciser, for use in isolating and working out a targeted portion of the lower back or gluteal muscles through weighted internal and external rotation, that includes a framework, a upper body support section, a weight system, a the weighted leg pivot section. A user secures one of his/her legs onto a leg pad and pivots the leg pad by rotating his/her hip and lower back. The leg pad is connected to weights by a band passing through a pair of pulleys and a pulley cord guide. When the user swivels the leg rest, the user tenses the band thus lifting the weights, and resistance is generated. The user will isolate the rotational movement to the hip and lower back by leaning onto a chest support and resting his/her arms on an arm support mounted on a vertical rack above the weight assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventor: Allen Sinegal
  • Patent number: 10799756
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a rehabilitation device adapted for rehabilitating and/or exercising the shoulder region of a user, as well as to the use of such a rehabilitation device. The device enables an upright position of the upper body during the exercise, and shoulder supports holding the shoulder position of the user stationary during the exercise, in order to direct the muscle activation precisely into the small muscles of the shoulder region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: DAVID HEALTH SOLUTIONS LTD.
    Inventors: Jaakko Tuononen, Johannes Hautamäki, Arno Parviainen
  • Patent number: 10780310
    Abstract: A leg press exercise machine, including: a main frame with first and second rotating bars connected thereto; a support assembly connected to each of the first and second rotating bars, wherein rotation of the first and second rotating bars causes the support assembly to move with respect to the main frame; a seat support bar; and a seat mounted onto the seat support bar, wherein the support assembly holds the seat support bar at a downward angle and wherein the rotating bars are disposed at an angle from 0 to 30 or about 20 degrees to the vertical when the machine is in its rest position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC
    Inventor: Jeffrey Meredith
  • Patent number: 10737130
    Abstract: A combined exercise apparatus includes a lat pull-down machine and a rope pulling exercise machine. The lat pull-down machine includes a first handle, a first pull rope, and a first resistance module. The first handle is connected with the first resistance module through the first pull rope for providing lat pull-down training through the first resistance module. The rope pulling exercise machine is mounted to the lat pull-down machine. The rope pulling exercise machine includes a rope, a wheel seat, and a second resistance module. The rope is wound around the wheel seat. The wheel seat is connected with the second resistance module for providing rope pulling training through the second resistance module. Wherein, the first resistance module of the lat pull-down machine and the second resistance module of the rope pulling exercise machine are independent from each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Great Fitness Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 10646744
    Abstract: A weight arm assembly for use with a weight lifting rack is provided, the weight arm assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a vertical surface in a fixed position, an arm mount configured to be coupled to the mounting bracket so as to be pivotable about a first axis, a stop member coupled to the arm mount and configured to move between an engaged position to prevent pivoting of the arm mount through interaction with the mounting bracket, and a disengaged position to allow pivoting of the arm mount, and a weight arm configured to be coupled to the arm mount, proximate a first end of the weight arm, so as to be pivotable about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Component Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Steenekamp, Wayne Chermely
  • Patent number: 10625113
    Abstract: Provided is an exercise device for performing exercises suitable to strengthen thigh and hip muscles such as a leg press machine, a total hip, a stationary bicycle, or a moving bicycle, and more particularly provides an exercise device for strengthening thigh and hip muscles while protecting the knees and ankle joints by enabling a user to locate a lower end of an arm on the user's thigh in a sitting or lying position and move the user's legs in order to minimize a load or stress added to the knee and ankle joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Eun Bee Kim
  • Patent number: 10486012
    Abstract: A detachable stabilizing support system for use on an exercise machine, such as a functional trainer exercise machine, has adjustable support positions and is capable of being configured between an exercise position and a more compact storage position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Billy Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 10449408
    Abstract: Apparatus for performing an arm extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (S), an elbow pad having an engaging surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism, the input arm assembly being adapted to reside in a start motionless position (SMP) that disposes the manually graspable mechanism in a start exercise position (SEP) that is disposed vertically above UW) the user's elbows, the input arm assembly being pivotable around a linear axis disposed rearwardly of the user's elbow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Patent number: 10420976
    Abstract: A system to facilitate stretching for a user, including a force-applying component and a subject-engaging surface, such that the force applying element is attached to a first end of a rotatable element that rotates about a first point of secured support, or fulcrum, and the subject engaging surface is operatively connected to a second end of said rotatable element, such that application of force via the force-applying component causes rotational movement of the subject-engaging surface toward the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Inventor: Robert F. Blackmore
  • Patent number: 10391351
    Abstract: A biceps curl machine includes: a resistance element; a user support; a first movement element comprising: a first column; and a first connecting element comprising a first pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a first axis associated with the first connecting element, wherein the first connecting element is movably coupled to the first column such that the first connecting element is able to move along a first path defined by the first column; and a second movement element comprising: a second column; and a second connecting element comprising a second pivot point such that the user support is able to pivot about a second axis associated with the second connecting element, wherein the second connecting element is movably coupled to the second column such that the second connecting element is able to move along a second path defined by the second column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Inventors: Kenneth Evans Carter, Sherman P. Grider, Pastor Sanchez
  • Patent number: 10357680
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for performing an arm curl exercise comprising: a frame (12), a seat (16), an elbow pad (19) an input arm assembly (24) interconnected to a resistance mechanism (42) and a manually graspable mechanism (30h), the seat (16) being arranged relative to the input arm assembly (24) to position the user in a user start position (USP) that enables the user to manually engage the manually graspable mechanism (30h) with a posterior surface (PSE) of the user's elbow user's elbow (13e) engaged with the engaging surface (ES) of the elbow pad (19), the input arm assembly comprising a first arm (30r) and a second arm (30f) pivotable around a first linear axis (AA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Patent number: 10322310
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing an abdominal exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (PS) and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism for manual engagement by a user along a path of travel forwardly away from the pelvic stabilization pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo, Stephen Wendt
  • Patent number: 10286256
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a weight exercise machine and training methods for development and strengthening of muscles and joints with exercises aimed for overcoming a counteracting force with or without measuring equipment, more specifically, to training devices and training methods with the eccentric phase of the training. The weight exercise machine comprises a frame bearing a seat for a user, the seat fastened to the frame; a touch screen connected with a control unit for controlling training modes and monitoring training parameters; an actuator controlled by the control unit; and an interface interacting with the user. Thus, efficiency of weight training can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: Dmitriy Davidovich Slobodnik
  • Patent number: 10265581
    Abstract: A weight training apparatus includes a telescoping pivot arm comprised of a concentric arrangement of an outer tube and an inner tube and configured to pivot about an axis and receive a weight at a predetermined position. The weight training apparatus further includes an actuator attached to the telescoping pivot arm and configured to cause relative motion between the inner tube and the outer tube to change a length between the predetermined position and the axis. The weight training apparatus further includes a sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an angular position of the telescoping pivot arm about the axis and a controller programmed to operate the actuator to cause the length to change based on the signal to achieve a target resistance profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher S. O'Connor
  • Patent number: 10220241
    Abstract: The gluteal muscles are exercised using a vertical lift strategy. It is much improved over common buttock exercise methods of sitting, laying, squatting or pushing weight horizontally. The (GM) power lift apparatus is operated in a standing position. Using commercial exercise design methods, the GM power lift apparatus is designed around the lifting of a variable weight plate stack. Three pullies redirect the pull force of the weight plate under the operator's foot as lift on the gluteus maximus muscle group. The new standing design allows improved muscle agitation by making the gluteus maximus muscle group lift a vertical payload, the maximum angle of force. During the power lift stroke, the foot, leg and back muscles are vertically synchronized to horizontal stretched forearms providing greater strength management.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Kenneth Dwayne Strickland
  • Patent number: 10118071
    Abstract: A machine for exercising the rotator cuff muscles that is operable to individually and separately isolate and exercise each of the four rotator cuff muscles while the user is in a seated position. The exercise machine includes a plurality of structural elements including a main vertical beam and a base frame operable to be positioned on the ground, where the main beam extends vertically from the base frame. The machine includes a plurality of pulleys mounted to the structural elements and a plurality of exercise cables running through the pulleys, where handles are coupled to the exercise cables. A seat is mounted to the vertical beam and the handles are positioned relative thereto to allow the user to grasp the handles and perform the several exercises for each arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Rotator Cuff Rehab, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Cervone, Robert J. Irvine
  • Patent number: 10058726
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a base, an arm assembly having first and second arms for engaging the outside of the legs of a human and a coupling assembly for securing the arm assembly to the base. The coupling assembly can include a pivot assembly for permitting the first and second arms to move between a contracted position and an extended position as the legs are pivoted away from each other. The first and second arms can be urged towards the contracted position. Methods for operating the exercise apparatus and other apparatus are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Deanna L. Jones-Guinasso
  • Patent number: 10052515
    Abstract: A cam assembly is disclosed which includes a cam having a first cam pivot, a second cam pivot, and a machine shaft guide; a range plate which is engageable with the cam; a belt connected to the cam; and a machine shaft connected to the range plate. The first cam pivot defines the motion of a first arc and the second cam pivot guide defines the motion of a second arc as the cam is adjusted. A method of using a cam assembly is also disclosed which includes engaging an adjustor on a cam; releasing a connection between the cam and a range plate; rotating the cam; releasing the adjustor; and securing a connection between the cam and the range plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Specialty Fitness Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Jerry K. Leipheimer
  • Patent number: 10052514
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (PS) and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism and being arranged on the apparatus such that the input arm assembly is pivotable beginning from a start motionless position along a path of travel forwardly away from the pelvic stabilization pad under resistance exerted by one or both of the resistance mechanisms, wherein the first resistance mechanism is adapted to increase resistance as the degree of pivoting of the input arm assembly increases along the path of travel forwardly away from the pelvic stabilization pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo, Stephen Wendt
  • Patent number: 10004935
    Abstract: Apparatus for performing a pull down exercise comprising: a frame, a seat, an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism disposed vertically above the user's trunk in a start sitting exercise position, the input arm assembly being pivotably mounted on the frame for back and forth travel along a generally forward to rearward direction and along a generally side to side direction orthogonal to the forward to rearward direction, the input arm assembly being rotatably pivotable around a first linear axis and a second linear axis in the respective directions on exertion by the user of a rearwardly downwardly directed force on the manually graspable mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Patent number: 9999797
    Abstract: An assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus has a main frame and an assist or foot bar pivotally mounted on the frame and linked to a weight stack or resistance for assisting a user standing on the foot bar during performance of chin and dip exercises. The main frame has a first, overhead handle assembly and a second, dip handle assembly below the first handle assembly. The first handle assembly includes a pair of adjustably mounted handles freely pivotable between a first, chin-up position in which the handles extend towards one another at a rearward angle with a small spacing between the handles and a second, pull-up position in which the handles extend in a forward direction and are spaced apart by a larger spacing sufficient to provide head clearance for a user stepping onto the foot bar or while performing a dip exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Owen Meredith, Billy Y. Kim, Adam Sanders Guier
  • Patent number: 9993683
    Abstract: A physical exercise apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a frame, a seat, a pair of movable arms, and a pair of cycling foot pedals. The seat may be supported by the frame and configured to support a user in an at least partially supine position. The pair of movable arms may be movably coupled to a first portion of the frame and coupled with a common, linearly movable resistance load. The first portion of the frame may be stationary with respect to the seat. The pair of cycling foot pedals may be movably coupled to a second portion of the frame and independently movable from the pair of movable arms so that the user can cycle the pair of cycling foot pedals while separately engaging the pair of movable arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Moschel
  • Patent number: 9981155
    Abstract: Apparatus for performing a pull down exercise comprising: a frame, a seat, an input arm assembly interconnected to a resistance mechanism and a manually graspable mechanism disposed vertically above the user's trunk in a start sitting exercise position, the input arm assembly being pivotably mounted on the frame for back and forth travel along a generally forward to rearward direction and along a generally side to side direction orthogonal to the forward to rearward direction, the input arm assembly being rotatably pivotable around a first linear axis and a second linear axis in the respective directions on exertion by the user of a rearwardly downwardly directed force on the manually graspable mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Patent number: 9943721
    Abstract: An exercise machine for performing dip exercises, having: a stationary main frame; first and second mounting brackets connected to the stationary main frame; first and second dip handle assemblies connected to the mounting brackets, each dip handle assembly having a first exercise arm, a first stop plate, and a first arm mount hub, wherein the first and second dip handle assemblies are each configured to be converted between an exercise position and a storage position while connected to the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Hockridge
  • Patent number: 9878195
    Abstract: A resistance training device for hands-free exercising of the back and shoulders includes a frame. A bench is coupled to the frame and is configured to seat a user. A backrest is coupled to the frame proximate to a rear edge of the bench. A pair of arms is pivotally coupled singly to opposing side supports of the frame. A resistor is operationally coupled to the pair of arms. The arms are positioned on the frame such that the arms are configured to abut elbows of the user seated on the bench. The resistor is positioned to resist the user's effort to pivot the arms relative to the frame, thus exercising the back and shoulders of the user without use of the user's hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventor: Darren Dugan
  • Patent number: 9868025
    Abstract: A contralateral hip and hamstring training device which mimics the body position and biomechanics of walking/running is provided. When using the training device, a user is positioned in a partially supported lunge with the front hip flexed just above 90 degrees and the back hip extended to at least neutral at the hip by use of an incline bench or seat pad with no seat back. This position allows users to engage the hip flexors of their back leg while the hamstring exercise is performed on the front leg creating true pelvic stabilization using the same counterforce mechanics required during walking/running. Because the user is able to adjust the amount of hip extension and muscle activation on the back leg in real time, the training device provides for adequate leverage for training the hamstrings in both Hip Extension and Knee Flexion simultaneously and through a full range of resistance levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: GYMBOT, LLC
    Inventors: Brian Cygan, Nicolas Andrew Bartolotta
  • Patent number: 9839803
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved fitness device; specifically, the present invention relates to a stationary fitness machine designed to strengthen multiple muscle groups including the abdominal, chest, intercoastal, latissimus dorsi, rhomboid, deltoid, bicep, forearm, oblique and gluteus maximus muscles using a unique, advanced, combined pull-up, fly movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: XELERATOR FITNESS, LLC
    Inventors: Ronney Richard, Kevin Dowling, Edward Kelley, Brad Richardson
  • Patent number: 9744404
    Abstract: A lat pulldown fitness device includes a base, a magnetorheological fluid (MRF) resistance provider, a motor, a gear train, pulleys, a cable assembly, a pulldown bar and a controller. The MRF resistance provider and the motor provide a resistance functioning as a load weight of pulling down the pulldown bar. The controller controls a current input to the MRF resistance provider to change the strength of the resistance generated from the MRF resistance provider. During a workout, the resistance provided by the lat pulldown fitness device is changeable precisely, conveniently, and quickly. Unlike its conventional counterparts which require bumper plates for use as weights, the lat pulldown fitness device is not limited to weight adjustment based on unit bumper plate but features plenty choices and controllable resolution in terms of strength of training. The MRF resistance provider is more compact and lightweight than its conventional counterparts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: NATIONAL TAIPEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Yaojung Shiao, Ting-Yen Lin
  • Patent number: 9737749
    Abstract: A modular fitness device includes a fitness equipment and a receiving box. The fitness equipment has a power demand side. The receiving box is disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. A counterweight is disposed in the receiving box. The counterweight is connected to the power demand side via at least one follower. At least one connecting member is disposed between the fitness equipment and the receiving box. The receiving box is formed as a module disposed at one side of the fitness equipment. The production and assembly convenience of the modular fitness device is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Cheng-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 9731158
    Abstract: A weight training assembly includes a frame includes a first rail to which a slide member and multiple weights are connected. The slide member has a main rod with multiple through hole. Each weight has a transverse holes and longitudinal holes, each transverse hole has a pin received therein, and each longitudinal hole has a push rod received therein. A first spring is located between the pin and the weight. A second spring is located between the push rod and the weight. A push unit includes a push member which is located corresponding to the front sides of the weights. When the push member pushes the push rod from the first position to the second position, the pin moves from the third position to the third position and extends through one through hole to lock the weight to the main rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Inventor: Chiu-Hsiang Lo
  • Patent number: 9713741
    Abstract: The pull up dip device is an adjustable exercise device that is intended for home use. The pull up dip device is portable, can be easily folded for storage and optionally incorporates a plurality of spike sleeves for stability in outdoor use. The pull up dip device is adapted for use in pull ups, chin ups, dips, and speed bag use. The pull up dip device comprises a base, a post, a U bar, a plurality of post attachments, and a plurality of base attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Brian Tolliver
  • Patent number: 9687691
    Abstract: A strength training apparatus comprises a frame and press arm that is connected to a resistance arm at a pivot point so that the press arm is pivotable with respect to the resistance arm and so that the press arm and resistance arm are pivotable together with respect to the frame. A locking device is configured to retain the press arm in first and second fixed angular pivot positions with respect to the resistance arm. A resistance device is configured to resist pivoting movement of the press arm together with the resistance arm with respect to the frame. A biasing device is configured to bias the press arm with respect to the resistance arm so as to remove any slop in the locking device that otherwise would be caused by gravity, and so that an initial movement of the press arm is resisted by the resistance device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventor: Lee M. Atwood
  • Patent number: 9682271
    Abstract: A gymnastic exercise machine, particularly for anaerobic auxotonic muscle training, that includes supporting footing that is provided with a movable frame that is associated with a folding seat, the movable frame being provided with a lever that can be actuated by a user located on the folding seat in order to move the movable frame with respect to the supporting footing with consequent folding of the folding seat in contrast with the action of the weight of the user, coarse adjustment elements being further provided which are associated with the movable frame in order to reduce or increase the force required to actuate the lever. The machine further includes fine adjustment mechanisms which are associated with the movable frame in order to reduce or increase the force required to actuate the lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Inventor: Vincenzo Canali
  • Patent number: 9669251
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a vertical support, an arm assembly having first and second arms for engaging the outside of the legs of a human and a coupling assembly for securing the arm assembly to the vertical support. The coupling assembly can include a slide assembly for permitting the arm assembly to move vertically on the support element between an upper position and a lower position as the human moves downwardly relative to the vertical support and a pivot assembly for permitting the first and second arms to move between a contracted position and an extended position as the legs are pivoted away from each other. The first and second arms can be urged towards the contracted position. Methods for operating the exercise apparatus are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Deanna L Jones-Guinasso
  • Patent number: 9662531
    Abstract: Apparatus (10) for performing an arm curl exercise comprising: a frame (12), a seat (16), an elbow pad (19) an input arm assembly (24) interconnected to a resistance mechanism (42) and a manually graspable mechanism (30h), the seat (16) being arranged relative to the input arm assembly (24) to position the user in a user start position (USP) that enables the user to manually engage the manually graspable mechanism (30h) with a posterior surface (PSE) of the user's elbow user's elbow (13e) engaged with the engaging surface (ES) of the elbow pad (19), the input arm assembly comprising a first arm (30r) and a second arm (30f) pivotable around a first linear axis (AA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
  • Patent number: 9604089
    Abstract: A machine for exercising the rotator cuff muscles that is operable to individually and separately isolate and exercise each of the four rotator cuff muscles while the user is in a seated position. The exercise machine includes a plurality of structural elements including a main vertical beam and a base frame operable to be positioned on the ground, where the main beam extends vertically from the base frame. The machine includes a plurality of pulleys mounted to the structural elements and a plurality of exercise cables running through the pulleys, where handles are coupled to the exercise cables. A seat is mounted to the vertical beam and the handles are positioned relative thereto to allow the user to grasp the handles and perform the several exercises for each arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Rotator Cuff Rehab, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Cervone, Robert J. Irvine