Confined Hydraulic Or Pneumatic Chamber Patents (Class 482/112)
  • Patent number: 9968817
    Abstract: The Unibody Fitness System allows an individual to receive the highly desirable low impact resistance of working out in a pool without actually being in water. With the Unibody Fitness System, the user can perform a complete workout regiment to build muscles without the use of weights or water as the system uses fluid to create resistance during cardiovascular workout, aerobics, walking, jogging or doing menial tasks. By attaching the Unibody Fitness System device to the body's joints and flex points, such as the elbow and knee, resistance is produce for the muscles in that region of the body every time the user bends or extends the arm or leg which the device is worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Inventor: Freeman D. Fields, I
  • Patent number: 9907996
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus may provide a novel linkage assembly suitable for linking circular motion to relatively more complex, generally elliptical motion. Left and right rocker links may be rotatably mounted on a frame rotatable about a first axis. Left and right rocker linkages may be mounted on the frame rotatable about a second axis. Left and right force receiving members may be movably connected between respective rocker links and rocker linkages in such a manner that the force receiving members move through paths of motion which are fixed, adjustable or variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph D Maresh
  • Patent number: 9895570
    Abstract: In general, an exercise device includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A curved member is coupled to the first end of the handle. A movable member is coupled to the curved member, with the movable member configured to travel along a length of the curved member, where the movable member has a first portion and a second portion, and the second portion is configured to move relative to the first portion. An elongate member has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the elongate member is coupled to the second portion of the movable member. A weight is coupled to the second end of the elongate member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: RECOVERY SCIENCE, LLP
    Inventor: Shalin N. Shah
  • Patent number: 9873010
    Abstract: An end range of motion improving device is disclosed including, first and second link members to independently rotate an upper leg and a lower leg of a patient, having a controller to selectively rotate the link members, and a networked computing system to facilitate communication between the controller and other networked devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventors: Eduardo M. Marti, Robert T. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 9873011
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to a health machine including: a main body constructed with a bench frame, leg frame and hammer frame; a bench installed on the bench frame; a leg extension weight training part and an arm curl weight training part installed on the leg frame; a hammer bench weight training part installed on the hammer frame; an intensity adjustment rod connected to the bench frame; an intensity adjustment band movably fixed to the intensity adjustment rod; a hydraulic cylinder connected to the bench frame and to the intensity adjustment band; a leg bar connected to the intensity adjustment rod and to the leg extension weight training part; an elastic member fixed to the bench frame and to the leg extension weight training part; an intensity adjustment band movably fixed to the intensity adjustment rod; and a hydraulic cylinder connected to the hammer frame and to the intensity adjustment band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Hal-In-Jum-Na-Ra
    Inventor: Cha-young Lee
  • Patent number: 9868024
    Abstract: An abdominal and oblique exercise device is formed as a small, lightweight portable structure and configured to be used while in the sitting position. The device includes leg or thigh grips that engage the user's thighs and handlebars that are engaged by the user's hands. The leg grips are coupled to a stationary cylindrical main body member and the main body member includes three distinct grooves defining three distinct exercise movements. The handlebars are coupled to a moveable top piston received within the main body member. The piston includes a groove following projection that is selectively received in one of the three grooves in the main body member. The movement of the top piston relative to the bottom main body member will compress a resistance spring for resistance throughout the exercise. The grooves will define proper user movement for exercising to isolate the desired muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventor: Salvatore Castelluccio
  • Patent number: 9814921
    Abstract: A resistance training apparatus provides an elastic member for use in exercise strength training and fitness conditioning. The resistance training apparatus beneficially provides a user with a more consistent and even resistance tension throughout an exercise movement. The resistance training apparatus also provides for a greater training effect on an engaged muscle or muscle group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: William Gvoich
  • Patent number: 9789352
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise device is used to exercise and strengthen core muscles. The device includes a hinged frame, a first plurality of rolling supports, a second plurality of rolling supports and a rocking base. The first plurality of rolling supports and the second plurality of rolling supports are connected along the hinged frame laterally opposite each other. Together, the hinged frame, the first plurality of rolling supports and the second plurality of rolling supports are used to interact and brace portions of the user's back as the user performs an exercise. The rocking base is connected to the hinged frame and is used as a pivot point about which the user and the rest of the device can rock, tilt, or rotate. A frame-grasping assembly is mounted to the hinged frame. The frame-grasping assembly allows the user to hold onto the device and maintain stability while performing exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Nabile Lalaoua
  • Patent number: 9789351
    Abstract: A multi-purpose abdominal and core exercising machine is an apparatus that allows a user to exercise their abdominal muscles through a variety of guided movements. The apparatus includes an incline-adjustable frame, a track, a swiveling seat, a height-adjustable headrest, a first graspable pole, a second graspable pole, and a backrest. The track is mounted onto the incline-adjustable frame. The backrest and the swiveling seat supports the user's body as the backrest slides along the track and the swiveling seat is terminally fixed to the track. The height-adjustable headrest is mounted between the two grasping poles. The proximal end for each grasping pole is rotatably connected to the backrest, which allows the user to hold the distal end for each grasping pole. Pulling the grasping poles towards the user's abdomen allows for a movement by the apparatus to exercise the user's abdominal muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventor: Nabile Lalaoua
  • Patent number: 9737753
    Abstract: A stepper includes a base, a linking rod, two pedals and two adjusting mechanisms. The linking rod is disposed on the base and includes two ends that are concentrically rotated with each other. Each of the adjusting mechanism includes a blocking member and a blocking block. The blocking member includes a first blocking surface. The blocking block includes at least one second blocking surface resisting the first blocking surface of the blocking member. When one of the pedals is lowered along a gravity direction, one of the first blocking surfaces and one of the second blocking surfaces are inclined along the gravity direction to link up one end of the linking rod thereby concentrically rotating the other end of the linking rod, and the other first blocking surface is resisted by the other second blocking surface thereby swinging and raising the other pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Lung-Fei Chuang
  • Patent number: 9737754
    Abstract: A stepper includes a base, a linking rod, two pedals and two mechanisms. The linking rod is disposed on the base. Each of the adjusting mechanism includes a blocking member, an adjusting base and an eccentric member. The blocking member includes a first blocking surface. The adjusting base is disposed on the base. The eccentric member is rotatably disposed on the adjusting base and includes at least two second blocking surfaces. The two second blocking surfaces selectively resist the first blocking surface. When one of the pedals is lowered, one of the first blocking surfaces and one of the second blocking surfaces are inclined to link up one end of the linking rod, and the other end of the linking rod is concentrically rotated, and the other first blocking surface is resisted by the other second blocking surface, thereby rotating and raising the other pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Lung-Fei Chuang
  • Patent number: 9724559
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame, two crank units, two reciprocating members, two swing arms, two linkages and two carrying arms. A predetermined portion oriented between the top and bottom ends of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding crank unit and is moved along a circular path. The top end of each linkage is pivotally coupled to the corresponding reciprocating member and is moved along a curved path between two retracing points. The front end of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom end of the corresponding linkage and is moved along a first closed path which is elliptical-like shaped. A predetermined portion oriented between the front and rear ends of each carrying arm is pivotally coupled to the bottom of the corresponding swing arm. The rear end of the carrying arm supports user's foot and is moved along a second closed path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ziv Chang, Joe Chen, Noel Johnson, Derek Nelson
  • Patent number: 9713738
    Abstract: An apparatus for exercising the muscles, comprising a power arm having actuating elements at one end area, and where the other end of the power arm is pivotally connected to a holding element through a first hinge. The apparatus further comprises a spring element, wherein one end of the spring element is linked to the power arm at a first articulation point, and a second end of the spring element is linked to the holding element through a second articulation point. A support is further included which lies on an imaginary plane defined by an x-axis and a y-axis. The holding element is connected to the support by a rotary hinge which allows the holding element to rotate with respect to the support about a shaft which lies on an axis that is normal to the imaginary plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: BLBW AG
    Inventor: Michael Schrag
  • Patent number: 9707447
    Abstract: An exercise treadmill for children including a treadmill having a base, a deck pivotally mounted on the base, an endless belt looped over the deck, a pair of support legs attached to the base, a drive mechanism coupled to the belt, an inclination control mechanism coupled to the deck, and a power cord. A support platform is attached to the pair of support legs. A display screen and a control panel is disposed on the support platform. Each of a right handle and a left handle of a pair of handles is disposed on each of a right handle support arm portion and a left handle support arm portion of the support platform, respectively. A plurality of light emitting diodes is disposed on each of the right handle and the left handle, and at least one light emitting diode is disposed on the deck of the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Vielka Lopez Babodilla, Marcelino Lopez
  • Patent number: 9707443
    Abstract: A user mountable stationary exercise device comprising, a base and a frame pivotally supported by the base such that the frame can pivot relative to the base about a pivot axis. The device also comprises a user actuated pedal arrangement supported by the frame and operatively connected to drive a wheel. In use, a user may mount the frame and apply force to the pedal arrangement to drive the wheel, and/or the frame to cause the frame to pivot relative to the base about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The Spoke House Limited
    Inventor: Simon Corbould Warren
  • Patent number: 9694225
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a frame, and a cushion adjacent to the frame having a surface. The exercise apparatus further includes a harness wearable by the user and a resistance member extending between the harness and the frame and where the tension within the resistance member is variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: SPROING FITNESS LLC
    Inventors: Paul Toback, Steve Lenz
  • Patent number: 9694229
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus providing a User multiple different exercises, including both resistance movements and isometrics. The User interacts with the apparatus by grasping a bar. A resistance mechanism is symmetrically mounted on a second bar and provides infinitely variable resistance to the User, as well as soundproof operation. A vertical column allows infinite positioning of the bars for different exercises, and a bench provides support. The User can change the exercise resistance by verbal commands, or the apparatus can sense the torque applied by the user to the apparatus and vary the exercise resistance in response to the force applied by the User or the speed at which the user is moving the bar. The apparatus can be battery powered and operated at locations where electric service is unavailable, or in zero gravity. To verify accuracy, the resistance can be calibrated against a known quantity of weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Balandis Taft Patents, LLC
    Inventor: Andrew A. Taft
  • Patent number: 9687692
    Abstract: A universal resistance training device for a treadmill for exercising and strengthening the arms and upper torso while working out on a treadmill. The universal resistance training device for a treadmill includes a telescoping support assembly; a bracket assembly pivotably attached to the telescoping support assembly and adapted to detachably engage opposed handholds of a treadmill; a telescoping arm rotatably and securely mounted about the telescoping support assembly; and a resistance support member in communication with the telescoping arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Inventor: Dean W. Adelman
  • Patent number: 9669249
    Abstract: An end range of motion improving device is disclosed including, first and second link members to independently rotate an upper leg and a lower leg of a patient, having a controller to selectively rotate the link members, and a networked computing system to facilitate communication between the controller and other networked devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventors: Eduardo M. Marti, Robert T. Kaiser
  • Patent number: 9662536
    Abstract: A squat rack includes a frame, a lifting unit, a body support unit, an elastic unit and a tread unit. The frame includes a horizontal portion, a vertical portion connected to the horizontal portion, and a handle connected to the vertical portion. The lifting unit is pivotally connected to the frame. The body support unit is connected to an upper portion of the lifting unit. The elastic unit is provided between the frame and the lifting unit and adapted for raising the lifting unit from the frame. The tread unit is connected to the horizontal portion of the frame, between the handle and the body support unit in a horizontal direction. While exercising, a user can set his or her feet on the tread unit, hold the handle with his or her hands, and lean on the lifting unit to gain support from the elastic unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: ASIA REGENT CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yi-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 9636536
    Abstract: A resistance training apparatus provides an elastic member for use in exercise strength training and fitness conditioning. The resistance training apparatus beneficially provides a user with a more consistent and even resistance tension throughout an exercise movement. The resistance training apparatus also provides for a greater training effect on an engaged muscle or muscle group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Inventor: William Gvoich
  • Patent number: 9586085
    Abstract: A method and apparatus guide inclined movement of a left foot pad in a fore-aft direction on a first side of a longitudinal centerline of an exercise apparatus and inclined movement of a right foot pad in the fore-aft direction on a second side of the longitudinal centerline of the exercise apparatus such that the right foot pad and the left foot pad are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by a first distance when proximate to a front of the exercise apparatus and are transversely spaced from the longitudinal centerline by a second distance greater than the first distance when proximate to a rear of the exercise apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Precor Incorporated
    Inventors: Peter J. Arnold, James S. Birrell, Jonathan M. Stewart
  • Patent number: 9579539
    Abstract: A compounded fitness trainer, including a base, on which a loading device is pivoted; a pair of first driving bars pivoted on the base for swinging; a pair of second driving bars pivoted on the base for swinging; a pair of first linkages respectively pivoted on the second driving bars and opposite sides of the loading device; and a pair of second linkages respectively pivoted on the first driving bars and the first linkages wherein the first driving bars are moved by the second driving bars when the second driving bars are moved, and the second driving bars are moved by the first driving bars when the first driving bars are moved whereby moving the first driving bars and/or the second driving bars may train different muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Fu-Hai Lin
  • Patent number: 9555277
    Abstract: An exercise equipment includes a base, an operating device and a magnetic resistance device. The operating device is movably disposed on the base. The magnetic resistance device is connected to the operating device and the base, wherein the magnetic resistance device is for providing a magnetic resistances in accordance with an operation of the operating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
  • Patent number: 9539467
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to exercise equipment for enabling a user to vary the effective muscle tension during the course of the performance of an exercise and, more particularly, to an exercise system for shifting an optimum length of peak muscle tension. In some embodiments, the system is an apparatus which comprises a force-generating element, e.g. a fluid cylinder, a user-input element which a user forcibly moves during the course of performance of an exercise, and also a coupling means, which is preferably a cable-pulley system, which transfers forces between the force-generating element and the user-input element. Finally, the apparatus comprises a control unit which controls and varies the level of force generated by the force-generating element during the course of performance of the exercise. The apparatus effectively varies the effective muscle tension through the generation of forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Inventor: Rami Hashish
  • Patent number: 9504873
    Abstract: A rehabilitation equipment includes a main frame, a rotating mechanism, a linking mechanism and a resistance mechanism. The rotating mechanism is disposed on the main frame. The linking mechanism is linked up with the rotating mechanism. The resistance mechanism is for providing a resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
  • Patent number: 9381400
    Abstract: Disclosed is a semi-passive resistance force control system with active augmentation, which is suitable for a sport equipment with a pulling part. This semi-passive resistance force control system with active augmentation comprises a resistance force module, an energy neutral apparatus, and a control module. The energy neutral apparatus can not only provide an output resistance force to the pulling part when the pulling part is pulled by a user, but also reduce the variation of the output resistance force. The control module is able to accept the sensing data delivered by the internal sensors of the semi-passive resistance force control system with active augmentation to passively compensate the output resistance force and make it fixed. Furthermore, the control module can also provide an active adjustment to the output resistance force based on a preset control mode such that the user can experience a desired resistance force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Honix Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Chao-Kou Chang, Wadiatur Rahim
  • Patent number: 9375607
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for the exercise of a user's gluteus muscles through a supported seated squat downward from an upper starting position and a upward return movement has a base, a pair of user foot support ramps mounted to the base for supporting the toe portions of the feet with the heels on the floor, a pair of spaced fixed uprights mounted to the base and located forward of the foot supports terminating in a pair of hand grips. A buttocks support assembly with an angled buttocks support pad is pivotally mounted to the uprights, and a compressible linkage connects the pad assembly to the base. The linkage provides an opposing force to the downward travel of the support assembly and a boost restoring force to the support assembly for returning the support pad to an upper starting position. The user provides a controlled descent from an initial upper position to a squat and a controlled return from the squat to the upper position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: SCULPTED PARTNERS LLC
    Inventors: Erika Rayman, David Cowan
  • Patent number: 9339685
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus may provide a novel linkage assembly suitable for linking circular motion to relatively more complex, generally elliptical motion. Left and right rocker links may be rotatably mounted on a frame rotatable about a first axis. Left and right rocker linkages may be mounted on the frame rotatable about a second axis. Left and right force receiving members may be movably connected between respective rocker links and rocker linkages in such a manner that the force receiving members move through paths of motion which are fixed, adjustable or variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph D Maresh
  • Patent number: 9314656
    Abstract: A training machine of load force simulation has a damping unit comprises a press cylinder which includes a cylinder, a movable piston rod, and a press source; a controller is coupled to the press source of the damping unit and a load cell for calculating and controlling the load value of the load cell, allowing the elevating and lowering of a pulley system thereof by adjusting the damping force via the piston rod. Also, the pulley system comprises a plurality of movable pulleys to equally bear the load force from the rope, saving the efforts for operating and retarding the retrieving force of the rope for safety. The present invention is therefore able to replace complex decelerating machines and massive weight blocks in apparatus suchlike with features of small volumes as less space needed, less noises, and no restrictions of setting areas due to no need of electricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Protug Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jui-Tung Huang
  • Patent number: 9289157
    Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating leg movement characteristics of a patient is provided. The apparatus comprises a base assembly configured to at least partially support the patient's torso; and first and second leg support assemblies independently pivotably mounted about a pivot axis relative to the base assembly. Each leg support assembly is configured to at least partially support a portion of a respective one of the first and second legs, independent of the support of the torso. Each of the leg support assemblies also comprises: a first leg support member including a foot rotation assembly configured to at least partially retain and support an associated foot of the patient and to rotate it about an axis of rotation relative to the base assembly; and a second leg support member configured for supporting a portion of the leg at a location proximal relative to the first leg support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: ERML Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas P Branch, Thomas Cunningham, Edward Dittmar, Cale Jacobs
  • Patent number: 9259604
    Abstract: An exercise machine is provided for a user performing squats. A base supports the exercise machine, and an upright member having a free end and an attachment end is mounted to the base at the attachment end and configured to be straddled by the user. A leg pad assembly is adjustably attached to the upright member for vertically adjusting a height of the leg pad assembly. The leg pad assembly has a first leg pad member extending horizontally relative to the upright member and configured to engage a back of the user's legs. A locking mechanism is provided for selectively releasably securing the leg pad assembly in a desired position on the upright member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Inventor: Elwood Bernard Miller, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9233271
    Abstract: An exercising chair device includes a chair member having a seat element and an upwardly extended column, a lever pivotally attached to the column and having a bar for engaging with an ankle portion of the user, and a barrel rotatably attached to the lever and rotatable relative to the lever between a lateral working position that is located in front of the bar, and an upwardly extended folding position that is moved away from the bar and located in front of the lever, and for allowing the user to easily engage his feet onto the bar when the barrel is moved away from the bar, and for allowing the feet of the user to be engaged between the bar and the barrel when the barrel is rotated relative to the lever to the lateral working position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Paul Chen
  • Patent number: 9149681
    Abstract: A therapeutic apparatus for strengthening the tongue. The device is a water-filled unit comprised of clear tube with two bulbs on each end. The exerciser is activated in the mouth by pressing the pressurized bulb with the tongue against the hard palate. A floating indicator in the tube offers visual feedback and elevates as the tube is compressed. The device is adjustable in difficulty. The presenting invention is simple in design and operation. It has limited moving or articulating parts, requires no customization, is non-electrical, can be operated with one hand and is inexpensive to manufacture. The Tongue Press Oral Exerciser is an affordable means of strengthening swallowing and speech intelligibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventor: Kathleen Smead
  • Publication number: 20150148203
    Abstract: Counter-force system for eccentric exercise equipment, comprising an operating system for weight-training equipment (1), wherein the initial movement of the pedal or hand bar (2) of the physical-exercise equipment (5) is performed without effort on the part of the user and upon reaching a specific position of the travel thereof the system then automatically exerts force in the opposite direction in order to return the pedal or hand bar to the initial position thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventor: Anderson Rios Sodeyama
  • Publication number: 20150141199
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An aria extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 9033853
    Abstract: A pneumatic tube jumping structure system to increase the safety and enjoyment of jumping and other physical activities. The pneumatic tube jumping structure employs a metal frame to support a pneumatic tube upon which a single user or multiple users may jump, bounce, or otherwise play. The frame provides safety handrails that serve dual purposes: ensuring the safety of a user; and aiding a user in jumping and otherwise making use of the pneumatic tube jumping structure system. The frame also allows for the connection of an activity attachment, such as a rope swing, for the enjoyment of a user, making the structure a multi-purpose amusement and exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen McMurtrey
  • Patent number: 9017234
    Abstract: An upper body reciprocating exerciser includes a frame having a post. A cam is connected to the post and has a guide slot which is cooperated with a piston rod of a cylinder. An enclosed loop pipe is connected to outside of the cylinder and includes two sets of a check valve and an adjustable control valve. The loop pipe communicates with a space in the cylinder. The check valves and the adjustable control valves control fluid in the cylinder to adjust the resistance force when a user pulls a pull unit, so that the user's bones and muscles are exercised properly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Tzu-Yao Tai, Cheng-Yu Kuo
  • Patent number: 8979720
    Abstract: A strength and balance exercise apparatus is provided having a pair of exercise arms pivotally supported from the floor. Each arm has handgrips for grasping and manipulation of the arm by the user. A passive force generating means, in this case, double-acting hydraulic cylinders are connected between the floor and the exercise arms to resist movement of the arms. According to the method, the user grasps the handgrips and manipulates the arms to get slow resistance of the passive force generating means while maintaining balance in a standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Surge Performance Training LLC
    Inventors: Jerry D. Brentham, Brent E. Brentham
  • Publication number: 20150051054
    Abstract: An exercise device for action sports training is introduced herein. The device is configured for training and conditioning of the muscles associated with moto-induced CECS or “arm pump”. In various embodiments the exercise device can be configured for self-standing; mounting to a stationary object; or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventor: Todd Barnhill
  • Patent number: 8944972
    Abstract: A descent apparatus (1) including a housing (3) with a liquid conduit (4) therethrough and a float (8) constrained within the liquid conduit (4) and capable of slideable movement along a first path between an upper and a lower position. A moveable element (6) is located outside the liquid conduit (4) and is slideably coupled to the housing (3). A mechanical connector (9) physically connects the movable element (6) to the float (8) such that in use, the liquid conduit (4) contains liquid and the position of the float (8) is variable by applying a force to the movable element (6) and wherein the slideable movement of the float (8) along a first path produces a corresponding movement of the moveable element (6) outside the housing (3) along a second path co-axial, or parallel with the first path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Archimedes Applied Limited
    Inventor: Geofrrey Neil McConnell
  • Patent number: 8936538
    Abstract: An exercising apparatus designed to fit around a seat includes a frame that is adapted to be secured to a support. The frame is a U-shaped configuration with a lateral open area to receive the seat into the frame. One or more arms are coupled to the frame about one or more pivots. Further, the pivots allow a pivotal motion of each of the arms when a force is exerted thereto by a user. One or more resistance devices coupled to the frame and the arms, which provide resistance to the pivotal motion of each of the arms. The resistance devices, which may be a hydraulic or pneumatic piston and cylinder, may include a spring to bias the arms toward their initial, upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Richard Marcantonio
  • Patent number: 8932191
    Abstract: The invention relates to a training device for fixing in the area of the human waist, composed of a belt-like element (2) and of at least one force element arranged on the belt-like element (2), wherein the force element is coupled at least indirectly to a grip element, and the force element has the property of providing a resistance force (tensile force) against the pull of the grip element. According to the invention, provision is made that the force element (4; 204) is additionally designed such that it also provides an opposing force (pressure force) when the grip element (4.3; 204.3) is moved back in the direction of the force element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Failer
  • Patent number: 8905901
    Abstract: A device allows an individual the ability to easily adjust the resistance to perform pushing and pulling exercises in multiple directions. The device allows the individual the ability to exercise at variable levels of intensity with a simple adjustment. The amount of ballast weight may be adjusted to offer additional levels of rolling resistance. The device may be set to operate either in a straight line, or in multiple directions. The device may use pneumatic tires, in a three-wheel design, which permit the device to be used on multiple surfaces and allows for ease of maneuverability during use. Unlike current systems, which do not allow for pushing or pulling at varied heights, the device has a handle bar that may change its height with a simple adjustable locking mechanism that incorporates a counterbalance system to allow for ease of movement of a force arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas Stewart, Paul Lando
  • Patent number: 8864636
    Abstract: Resistance training exercise apparatus provides load resistance with a vacuum load assembly, and has an adjustment mechanism controlling effective vector force between the vacuum load assembly and a user-engaged exercise member. The adjustment mechanism includes a user-controlled adjustment assembly adjustably varying the vector force. The adjustment assembly includes a coupling mechanism adjustably varying a lever arm distance of at least one of a gym cable and a cylinder cable along the adjustment assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Danowski, Lee M. Atwood
  • Publication number: 20140296042
    Abstract: A collapsible exercise machine for strengthening the core muscles (transverse abdominal, internal obliques, external obliques, rectus abdominis, and erector spinae) includes a frame mounted on a base on which a user sits and manipulates an upstanding lever arm. A seat is convertible between two differently-angled positions for back extension or abdominal exercises. The lever arm rotates a curved tube having a plurality of force adjustment holes. The tube passes through a frame at the upper end of a gas spring, and engaging an adjustment pin on the frame with different adjustment holes changes the amount of resistance. The entire frame above the base can be vertically adjusted to accommodate different sizes of user without altering the relative position between the seat (and user's hips) and the axis of rotation of the lever arm thus not affecting/changing the designated resistance between users of different heights (resistance is affected when the lever arm is lengthened).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20140148316
    Abstract: A motion resistance and static resistance personal exercise device is provided. The device comprises a pneumatic cylinder and handled piston that resist motion of a user, while elastic resistance bands are utilized between the cylinder and the piston handle to add static resistance to pulling exercises. The cylinder comprises an outwardly extending foot pad, while the piston comprises a handle portion to force the piston in and out of the cylinder. At least one set of opposing resistance band hooks are disposed on the device. Resistance is developed against pushing and pulling motion of the piston handle by way of an air valve on the cylinder, which controls air exiting and entering thereinto. The resistance bands add static resistance and an increase in resistance load required by a pulling user. The device is utilized to exercise the user's upper, lower, and core body regions using a pushing and pulling motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Inventors: Tomomi Tsuchio, Larry Jones
  • Patent number: 8727954
    Abstract: An air management system that allows safe and convenient forms of interval training exercise to be performed on pneumatically elevating rebound exercise equipment. The system includes at least one air intake valve and bleed valve. By providing repeatable degrees of difficulty for both air intake and air release from the extendable air springs employed for the exercise, competitive athletes and their coaches can design, employ, repeat, and compare individualized medium- or high-intensity interval protocols for optimal cardiovascular training programs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Plyo Systems, LLC
    Inventor: George Steven Morrow
  • Patent number: 8721506
    Abstract: An exerciser including a movable body support mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A movable foot support extends from the exerciser frame. The movable foot support 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 support in the opposite direction. The movable foot support may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers, and, in some embodiments, may comprise independently movable foot supports for each foot. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body support and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: Stamina Products Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Gerschefske
  • Publication number: 20140038792
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring plasma parameters in plasma doping systems. A plasma doping system includes a plasma doping chamber, a platen located in the plasma doping chamber for supporting a workpiece, an anode spaced from the platen in the plasma doping chamber, a process gas source coupled to the plasma doping chamber, a pulse source for applying pulses between the platen and the anode, and a plasma monitor. A plasma containing ions of the process gas is produced in a plasma discharge region between the anode and the platen. The pulses accelerate ions from the plasma into the workpiece. The plasma monitor may include a sensing device which senses a spatial distribution of a plasma parameter, such as plasma density, that is indicative of dose distribution of ions implanted into the workpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: AVERO FITNESS LLC
    Inventors: Rick Farnsworth, Douglas G. Dixon, Shawn Kautz