Utilizing Resilient Force Resistance Patents (Class 482/121)
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Patent number: 10834897Abstract: A pet locator comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a mainframe; the upper shell is connected with the lower shell to form an installation cavity. The mainframe is installed in the installation cavity; the left and right sides of the bottom of the lower shell are symmetrically provided with a hinged seat, and the hinged seat is hanged with a wearable piece, the hinge joint of the wearable piece and the hinged seat is provided with a torsional spring, one end of the torsional spring is jammed at the hinged seat, the other end of the torsional spring is jammed at the wearable piece; when the wearable piece is rotated by manpower, the torsional spring is rolled tightly, when the wearable piece is not rotated by manpower, the torsional spring is relaxed, and the back force of the torsional spring drives the wearable piece to rotate back.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Inventor: Silong Chen
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Patent number: 10835775Abstract: An exercise machine ergonomic handle system for providing hand-holds for the performance of exercises with reduced flexion and/or extension of the hand and wrist and reduced ulnar and/or radial deviation so as to reduce injury and allow application of full strength to the exercise machine. The exercise machine ergonomic handle system generally includes a longitudinally extending frame, a carriage that moves upon a first longitudinal portion of the frame, and at least one pair of ergonomic handles positioned on a second longitudinal portion of the frame. The ergonomic handles rotate about an axis to prevent flexion and/or extension, and can be positioned at a width and/or angle that reduces ulnar and/or radial deviation.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
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Patent number: 10549152Abstract: An exercise apparatus with an adjustable rotating element around which a force transferring material wraps either clockwise or counterclockwise to provide bidirectional rotational resistance for exercising. The force transferring material is preferably guided to remain in close proximity to the rotating element while wrapping around the rotating element.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Inventor: Aaron Joseph Walker
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Patent number: 10549140Abstract: An exercise machine tension device securing system for safely and efficiently securing selectable biasing members to an exercise machine. The exercise machine tension device securing system generally includes an exercise machine including a frame and a carriage movably positioned on the frame. A plurality of tension devices may be connected to the frame at one end; with the other end being removably connected to the carriage by a selection device. The selection device may include a plurality of slots for removably receiving one or more of the tension devices to secure the tension devices selectively to the carriage. A securing member movably connected to the selection device includes projections adapted to selectively enclose the slots so as to secure the tension devices within the slots of the selection device.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 10543393Abstract: A suspension trainer including a handle system comprised of a ring element and a removable strap element.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: EXEMPLAR DESIGN, LLCInventor: Adam L. Ross
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Patent number: 10532244Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: Bruce Hockridge
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Patent number: 10512811Abstract: An exercise apparatus for targeting the hip muscles is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a plurality of supports, a footboard, and a belt wherein elastic bands may be attached to the belt and to the base supports to provide resistance. The apparatus is fully adjustable for targeting muscles of interest, and collapsible for ready transport. Adjustable handles are optionally provided to maintain user stability and thus maximize the effectiveness of the exercise. A method of using the exercise equipment is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Inventor: Matthew Barber
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Patent number: 10486018Abstract: A passive-type treadmill is disclosed which includes a closed-loop belt rolling around a first and a second roller for providing a running platform, the first and second rollers being space apart, a resistance wheel contacting the first roller for providing resistance to the rotation of the first roller, the resistance wheel being capable of rotating around a shaft, and a spring urging the shaft and thus the resistance wheel against the first roller.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Inventor: Peigen Jiang
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Patent number: 10463905Abstract: A resistance band apparatus for a person to perform resistance exercises includes a pair of rigid resistance band buckles each having a first end and a second end. The first end has a first attachment mechanism and the second end has at least one second attachment mechanism. At least one elastomeric resistance band has two opposing ends, each end adapted for attachment to the second attachment mechanism of one of the resistance band buckles. Multiple resistance bands may be included, some having a unique length and/or elasticity. The resistance bands are interchangeable and selectively fixed with the buckles. The apparatus may further include a proximal strap fixed between a first resistance band buckle and a user interface mechanism such as a handle, and a distal strap fixed between a second opposing resistance band buckle and an object engagement mechanism, such as a door bracket.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Inventor: Alfred Sidney Smith, Jr.
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Patent number: 10441840Abstract: An exercise machine includes a standing platform, a pivot connection incorporated into the standing platform, an upright structure attached to the standing platform at the pivot connection, and a movable element connected to the upright structure where the movable element is movable during the performance of an exercise. The upright structure is rotated about the pivot connection in a transverse orientation to the standing platform when the exercise machine is in an operational mode and the upright structure is rotated about the pivot connection in an aligned orientation with the standing platform when the exercise machine is in a storage mode.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventor: William T. Dalebout
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Patent number: 10369398Abstract: The exercise machine with a variable resistance system includes a frame, an exercise implement movably connected to the frame, a main shaft rotatably connected to the frame, a main connector attached between the main shaft and the exercise implement, a plurality of resistance assemblies and a plurality of actuation assemblies adapted for selectively engaging or disengaging at least one of the plurality of resistance assemblies with respect to the main shaft. The plurality of resistance assemblies apply a total level of rotational resistance against the main shaft based on which of the plurality of resistance assemblies are engaged with the main shaft by the plurality of actuation assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Matthew O'Brien, William Balzer
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Patent number: 10265570Abstract: An exercise machine includes a supporting frame, a weight provider which is supported by the supporting frame for providing different adjustable resistance levels, a body exercising system operatively coupled at the supporting frame to link with the weight provider, and two flexible handles. Each of the flexible handles includes an elongated flexible strip, a fastening member affixed to a first end of the flexible strip to form a coupling end of the flexible handle for detachably coupling at the upper body exercising system, and a handgrip affixed to an opposed second end of said flexible strip to form a handgrip end of the flexible handle for enabling an exerciser to perform free motion press and fly exercises.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Inventor: Cheng I. Chou
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Patent number: 10213641Abstract: An exercise machine carriage system which allows for a wide range of exercises while maintaining improved balance and control for the exerciser. The exercise machine generally includes a stationary frame and a carriage adapted to slide along at least one track on the frame. The carriage may include at least one opening on its upper surface to be used by an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises. The carriage may also include, either in combination with the openings or alternatively, at least one carriage strap extending across its upper surface for use in a variety of exercises. Platforms may also be included on either end of the frame, each of the platforms including its own platform strap. By utilizing such openings and/or straps, a wide variety of exercises may be accomplished that otherwise would be difficult or impossible to perform on conventional exercise machines.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
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Patent number: 10213639Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a weight stack, a flexible elongated cable having a downstream portion that is interconnected to a user selectable number of the one or more individual bodies of weight and to a second resistance device, a manually movable actuating device interconnected to a proximal end of the cable, a downstream portion of the cable being interconnected to the one or more individual bodies of weight and to the second resistance device in an arrangement that pulls on both the one or more individual bodies of weight and the second resistance device.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo
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Patent number: 10195475Abstract: A physical training system configured to be worn on a human body includes an article of footwear configured to receive a foot. A medial connection member is disposed on the medial side of the article of footwear and a lateral connection member is disposed on the lateral side of the article of footwear opposite the first connection member. The dorsal side of the article of footwear extends between the medial connection member and the lateral connection member. The physical training system further includes a torso member configured to engage the torso of the wearer. At least one elastic resistance band extends between the lateral connection member and the torso member and between the medial connection member and the torso member.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Functionwear, LLCInventors: Daniel Schreiber, Christopher T. Cranke
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Patent number: 10188898Abstract: The present application relates to a physical therapy device to strengthen and prevent atrophy in muscles for use while seated in a chair or a wheelchair or while lying in a bed. The physical therapy device includes a back rest; right and left upper arm rests coupled to the back rest by a first connector; and right and left lower arm rests coupled to the right and left upper arm rests, respectively, by a second connector. Each lower arm rest comprises a handle. Each upper arm rest is configured to move towards the back rest at the first connector to fold flush against the back rest. The physical therapy device further comprises an extender coupled to the back rest; right and left upper leg units coupled to the extender by a third connector; and right and left lower leg units coupled to the right and left upper leg units, respectively, by a fourth connector. Each lower leg unit comprises a stirrup.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Inventor: Karen Michelle James
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Patent number: 10183190Abstract: A portable and removable mounted exercise station includes an elongated anchoring member disposed on a surface of an external stationary object, such as a wall. The anchoring module has a doorknob shaped cleat, a plurality of knobs, and brackets formed in both ends of the elongated anchoring member. A corner mounting adapter to mount the station in a corner where two walls meet. A resistance band connects to one of the knobs to provide resistance during an exercise routine. A clip allows for quick connect and disconnect of the resistance band to the station.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2016Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Inventors: Kevin Isaac Holland, Leslie Ann Holland, Jessica Katelynn Holland, Jason Robert Holland
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Patent number: 10179258Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for using a portable exercise device. Various exercises are performable using the exercise device, including standing, sitting, and kneeling exercises that are particularly suited for resistance training. The portable exercise device includes a frame defining an empty space. The portable frame includes a top bar parallel to a bottom bar, and two side bars including a first side bar and a second side bar, as well as a first frame handle and a second frame handle. The first frame handle and the second frame handle are affixed substantially near an upper portion of the first side bar and the second side bar. The first frame handle and the second frame handle are in horizontal alignment with respect to each other. The portable exercise frame includes a set of attachment points distributed around the portable exercise frame configured to receive resistance bands.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: FIT & TONED, LLCInventor: Ranya Sabbagh
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Patent number: 10173122Abstract: An exerciser device comprising a telescopically deployed vertically oriented tower, a telescopically deployed horizontally oriented corridor and a housing provided at a bottom end of the telescopically deployed vertically oriented tower, wherein the housing is adapted to provide a neatly configured storage medium of the exerciser device, while further providing a support base for the deployment of the vertically oriented tower and a means for a controlled deployment of the horizontally oriented corridor.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Inventor: Alexandros Mitsis-Koutoukis
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Patent number: 10143881Abstract: A mountable exercise machine is a device that is utilized to perform exercises based on elastic resistance and bodyweight. The device includes a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket and may be mounted to a door, wall, or similar surface or structure. A first resistance assembly and a second resistance assembly provide elastic resistance when performing exercise. The user is able to grasp a first handle and a second handle when performing upper body exercises. The first resistance assembly and the second resistance assembly may additionally include an ankle strap for performing lower body exercises. At least one harness strap may be utilized to perform suspension and other bodyweight exercises using the device. An upper door bracket and a lower door bracket allow the device to be mounted to a door instead of a wall or similar surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 4, 2018Inventor: Nabile Lalaoua
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Patent number: 10092788Abstract: Disclosed is a slackline activity device including a main line and an anchor line configured to be tautly connected to each other and suspended between fixed objects. The mainline includes two webbings which form pockets. The pockets are locations where the two webbings are not in contact with either other, surrounded by two locations where the webbings are in contact with each other. The pockets may be formed by the webbings being fixed to each other or being woven together. Hangers, such as carabineers, are inserted into the pockets, and activity devices are suspended therefrom. Such a device may be used for recreation and exercise.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Brand 44 Trading LLCInventors: Ed O'Brien, Amanda Lacy
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Patent number: 10022579Abstract: A shuttle training and therapy device including in one example: a floor standing fame having a headward end and a footward end; a carriage slidably attached to the frame; a resistance system of elastic cords attached to the footward end of the frame; the elastic cords selectively attached to the carriage; and a range of motion limiting system including a control cord having a first end attached to the carriage, a second end selectively attached to the frame, and an intermediate portion attached to an elastic member attached to the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Inventor: Gary Graham
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Patent number: 9999807Abstract: An exercise device includes a relatively rigid platform supported by a compressible base. The base has a central flat and then slopes outward and upward from the central flat in a spherical section. The base permits instability in height, angle, and shear strain movement. The user performs postures and/or exercises using the exercise device under each appendage being used for support. The instability triggers the Golgi tendon receptor and the muscle spindle receptor and thereby achieves physiological benefits. The muscular training devices come in different sizes and configurations to make up a muscular training system.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Shanti Rainey
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Patent number: 9908003Abstract: An exercise pad has a base and a pad body. The base is annular and is composed of multiple curved base units. Each base unit has a concave top surface, a bottom surface, an inner edge, two ends, and a curved recess. The ends of the base unit are provided respectively with at least one connection recess and at least one connection post. The curved recess is defined in the bottom surface, and the curved recesses of the multiple base units form an annular recess. The pad body is inflatable, is combined with the base, and has a convex bottom and an annular connection flange. The convex bottom is complementary in shape with the concave top surfaces of the base units. The annular connection flange is formed around a bottom edge of the convex bottom and extends into the annular recess.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: T.K. CHIN COMPANY LTD.Inventor: Howard Chin
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Patent number: 9844457Abstract: An apparatus for decreasing the adverse effect of erectile dysfunction includes an elastic waist band. A plurality of magnets are disposed in a generally end to end orientation to provide a magnetic loop assembly. A cloth sleeve preferably surrounds the magnets. The waist band encircles a waist of the user. Opposite ends of the magnetic loop assembly are secured in a spaced-apart relationship to a front portion of the waist band and to form a loop that descends below the waist band. Opposite ends of an elastic thigh band are attached to a rear portion of the waist band. A center of the magnetic tube assembly is attached to a center of the thigh band. The male enhancement loop is worn for a period of time prior to intercourse to help to improve the quality (i.e., hardness) and duration of male erection during intercourse.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Inventors: Angela Arlene Goertler, James Lee Goertler
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Patent number: 9835227Abstract: The present invention involves a connecting device of elastic exercise cord with straps, which comprises a hollow body (12) provided by a through-made channel (13) with an upper opening (14) and a lower opening (15), wherein into the upper opening (14) arms (7,8) of a strap (3) are introduced first by its upper section (9), these arms (7,8) are passed through the channel (13) and bended over the edge of the lower opening (15) about 180° and the arms (7,8) are arranged along outer surface of the hollow body (12) up to the outer edge of the upper opening (14), wherein above the upper opening (14) the lower sections (10) of the arms (7,8) of the strap (3) are joined with upper section (9) to one joint, wherein the hollow body (12) with above mentioned arrangement of arms (7,8) is arranged in the cavity (16) of the tubing core (2) and this joint of the lower sections (10) of arms (7,8) of the strap (3) with upper sections (9) is together with the tubing core (2) provided by a collet (17) and the outer surface ofType: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: KRANKFITNESS S.R.O.Inventors: Jan Marvan, Tomas Sara
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Patent number: 9833652Abstract: A resistance band system including a frame-assembly, a plurality of linear-straps, and a plurality of removable-D-rings. The frame-assembly, the plurality of linear-straps and plurality of removable-D-rings of the resistance band system are structured and arranged in combination to allow a user to affix a linear-resistance-band to the resistance band system to provide an overall exercise system which provides the user with a plurality of locations to affix the linear-resistance-band to the resistance band system to allow a highly flexible and diverse exercise system to the user. The frame-assembly includes an upper-frame, a lower-frame, and a u-member. The upper-frame includes two primary-members, two inbars, two forward-bars, and a crown-bar. The lower-frame includes two first-members, two downbars, and down-cross-member. The u-member comp includes rises a body, two legs, and two t-couplers, with u-member rotatably coupled to the lower-frame via the two t-couplers.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Inventors: Dennis Holt, Shane Pilcher
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Patent number: 9827462Abstract: An apparatus for physical exercise, more particularly, a ramp-like equipment which is provided with a frame that supports “U”-shaped concave tracks on which a cart on wheels slides so that it can move up and down, the upper portion of which is provided with a structure composed of stainless steel bars that may be arranged for different supports on which the user is supported and, with the aid of a number of accessories such as belts and handles, he/she can practice different exercises, thus making it possible to apply same to any fitness equipment designed for the fitness and health market.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Inventor: Rodrigo Dias Siqueira
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Patent number: 9808698Abstract: A paddling action simulating exerciser in the form of a kayaking trainer that includes pole, a cord that extends along the pole and linearly displaceably passes therethrough, a hollow spacer that extends between a seating facility and an anchoring layout including a cord guiding layout via which the free ends of the cord are secured to a spring. A multi-directionally adjustable footplate facility that includes an upright foot abutment plate fitted with a heel rest and a toe strap is fitted along the spacer. The spacer, seating facility, leg, footplate facility and guiding layout in constituting a trainer core assembly are laterally rockable by way of rocking formations fitting along slots.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Inventor: Douglas Grant White
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Patent number: 9770616Abstract: The invention discloses an elasticity adjusting mechanism of an exercise equipment which includes a base, a staggered frame, an adjusting socket, an elastic body and force exerting member. The base and the staggered frame pivot with each other and constitute the main structure of the elasticity adjusting mechanism of the exercise equipment. The staggered frame extends outwardly from the base and includes an extended socket and a plurality of fixed portions, the fixed portions are disposed on the staggered frame and with different distances to the extended socket. When the adjusting socket is selectively assembled with one of the fixed portions at different positions, the elastic body passing through the extended socket and the adjusting socket changes its elasticity in accordance with extension amount.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2015Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Inventor: Lung-Fei Chuang
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Patent number: 9744397Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a resilient band attachment assembly for use with an exercise ball. An exercise ball engagement ring provides multiple attachment points for resilient bands selectively and adjustably secured thereto. During use, a user rests a portion of their body on the exercise ball while pulling the resistant straps elongating same for varied resistance depending on strap length, diameter and attachment point within the ball engagement ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Inventor: Paul Pagano
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Patent number: 9737756Abstract: An apparatus comprising a base, support and resistive band to provide consumers a method for conditioning, preventing or rehabilitating injuries from running, sports and fitness activities.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Inventor: Charles Gillis
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Patent number: 9700754Abstract: An exercise machine ergonomic handle system for providing hand-holds for the performance of exercises with reduced flexion and/or extension of the hand and wrist and reduced ulnar and/or radial deviation so as to reduce injury and allow application of full strength to the exercise machine. The exercise machine ergonomic handle system generally includes a longitudinally extending frame, a carriage that moves upon a first longitudinal portion of the frame, and at least one pair of ergonomic handles positioned on a second longitudinal portion of the frame. The ergonomic handles rotate about an axis to prevent flexion and/or extension, and can be positioned at a width and/or angle that reduces ulnar and/or radial deviation.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
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Patent number: 9694232Abstract: A workout bench which includes a first assembly comprising a first vertical member and a second vertical member, wherein a first horizontal member interconnects a first end of the first vertical member to a first end of the second vertical member, and a second horizontal member interconnects a second end of the first vertical member to a second end of the second vertical member. The workout bench further includes a third assembly comprising a third vertical member and a fourth vertical member, wherein a third horizontal member interconnects a first end of the third vertical member to a first end of the fourth vertical member, and a fourth horizontal member interconnects a second end of the third vertical member to a second end of the fourth vertical member. A second assembly comprising a fifth horizontal member interconnects a first end of the second vertical member and a first end of the third vertical member. An upwardly facing, hemispherical cradle is disposed on the fifth horizontal member.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Inventor: Dana Kirk Dixon
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Patent number: 9675835Abstract: An exercising apparatus, comprising a pair of elastic straps correspondingly having lengths, and a pair of buckles correspondingly mounted on the pair of the elastic straps, where each of the buckles having a frame with a passage for each of the elastic straps and oppositely directed flanges and an appendage connect and inclined to the frame on which a first longitudinal end of each of the elastic straps is attached thus compelling each of the elastic straps to form S shape over and in each of the buckles, consequently longitudinally partitioning each of the elastic straps by sliding each of the buckles along each of the elastic straps to releasably fasten each of the buckles on each of the elastic straps.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventor: Shlomo Abramovich
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Patent number: 9675832Abstract: A handle assembly base has a central tube opening for receiving an elastic resistance tube with an expanded end diameter. A first block and a second block are pivotably mounted to the base on opposite sides of the central tube opening. When pivoted towards each other, the blocks define a reduced area opening through which the expanded end diameter of the resistance tube cannot pass, thereby retaining the resistance tube to the base. The base has two opposed ears which extend upwardly of the central tube opening. A flexible strap is secured to the ears, and extends through a cylindrical tube to which a flexible handle cushion is mounted to provide a grip for the user to engage the handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2016Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Inventors: Weng Kin Chen, William J. Sotis
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Patent number: 9662532Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes foot docking station comprising a base plate pivotally fixed to a back plate at a hinge. The back plate includes a central pivot rotationally fixed with a foot plate that includes a shin engagement mechanism for engaging the shins of the person. The foot docking station further includes a first receiver for engaging a lower bench. At least one distal leg is fixed with the lower bench at a rotational leg mount, the lower bench including a second receiver for engaging an upper bench. At least one proximal leg is fixed with the upper bench at another rotational leg mount. A top side of the upper bench includes a track upon which a bench trolley slides. The bench trolley includes at least one cushion, a pair of laterally extending handles, and at least a first pair of wheels that engage the track.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Inventor: Dimitry Ralph Boss
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Patent number: 9636535Abstract: A door-mounted portable exercise apparatus having a non-elastic adjustable strap that extends vertically around a door. An attached connector maintains the adjustable strap in a snug position around the door. A first anchor and a second anchor are secured to the adjustable strap by a re-enforcing strap near the top edge of the door. When the door is closed, the first anchor is positioned near the junction of the closing face of the door and the door frame, and the second anchor is positioned near the junction of the opening face of the door and the door frame. At least two non-elastic loops are attached near the top and bottom of the adjustable strap by short strips on the closing side of the door. Elastic bands of various tensions can be attached to or passed through at least one non-elastic loop of the apparatus to permit a wide range of exercise motions by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2013Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Inventor: Roy Randolph Schleiden, II
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Patent number: 9630055Abstract: A versatile glute ham system for use with resistance bands is provided that is provided with a pivoting resistance arm assembly and a pivoting center pad assembly that are pivotally connected to a stabilization bar. The pivoting resistance arm assembly is provided with a resistance arm connection assembly and the pivoting center pad assembly is provided with a center pad connection assembly to secure the pivoting resistance arm assembly and the pivoting center pad assembly to a fixed position relative to the stabilization bar. The versatile glute ham system may optionally be provided with a plurality of connector points on the pivoting resistance arm assembly, the pivoting center pad assembly and the stabilization bar to receive resistance bands.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Robert Runyan
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Patent number: 9630047Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes foot docking station comprising a base plate pivotally fixed to a back plate at a hinge. The back plate includes a central pivot rotationally fixed with a foot plate that includes a shin engagement mechanism for engaging the shins of the person. The foot docking station is selectively attachable to a lower bench. A distal leg is fixed with the lower bench at a rotational leg mount, the lower bench including a receiver for engaging an upper bench. A proximal leg is fixed with the upper bench at another rotational leg mount. An auxiliary bench may be fixed with the upper and lower benches.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Inventor: Dimitry Ralph Boss
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Patent number: 9622926Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wheelchair (1) comprising: a chassis (3), a seat system (5) attached to the chassis (3), which seat system (5) has a backrest (5b) having a front side (5c) and a backside (5d), and an energy absorber (9) having a proximal end (9a) attached to the seat system (5) or joining the chassis (3), a distal end (9b) having means that enable attachment of straps or belts to the distal end (9b), and an intermediate portion (9c) extending from the proximal end (9a) to the distal end (9b) in a direction from the front side (5c) towards the back side (5d), wherein the intermediate portion (9c) has a curved portion adapted to straighten and plastically deform when the energy absorber (9) is subjected to a pulling force above a predetermined threshold.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Permobil ABInventor: Magnus Andersson
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Patent number: 9610471Abstract: The belt resistance band is a device that is worn on an end user in order to conduct a plurality of stretches or exercises at the discretion of the end user. The end user is able to wear the belt resistance band while standing or sitting. Moreover, the end user is able to stretch or exercise the arms or the legs of the end user regardless of whether the end user is standing or sitting.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2015Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Inventor: Larry Langlois
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Patent number: 9555278Abstract: A fitness station and resistance band assembly and a method of using the same. The station includes a base; a support extending upwardly from the base; a first arm extending outwardly from the support; and a plurality of attachment members provided on one or more of the base, the support or the first arm. The assembly is selectively engageable with one of the attachment members and is operable to apply a resistive force during a performance of an exercise. The assembly includes a housing that is at least partially rigid and a first resilient member for providing the resistive force located within the housing. The assembly is attached to one of the attachment members on the fitness station. A pulling motion is applied to the assembly during the performance of an exercise. A resistive force is generated within the assembly in response to the applied pulling motion.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: ARQFX OUTDOOR FITNESS SYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Eric A. Kaye, William C. Cesaroni, Morad Ghassemian, Brian W. Mathews, Eugene L. DiMonte, Donovan D. Zielke, Steven M. Lenz
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Patent number: 9539461Abstract: A hook assembly may comprise a base portion and at least one hook. The base portion may be rotatably coupled to a weighted cable of an exercise machine. The at least one hook may be coupled to the base portion, and the at least one hook may be sized and configured for selective attachment to a handle. The base portion may be sized and configured to facilitate rotation of the at least one hook relative to a frame of an exercise machine when the weighted cable is extended. Additionally, the base portion may be sized and configured to prevent rotation of the at least one hook relative to the frame of the exercise machine when the weighted cable is fully retracted.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventor: Gaylen Ercanbrack
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Patent number: 9498691Abstract: A training apparatus particularly suited for ice skaters. The training apparatus includes a cover, typically formed as shorts sized to be worn over traditional hockey pants or a hockey girdle, and one or more connectors. The connectors are attached to the cover in fixed positions around the upper leg and buttocks of the user of the training apparatus, and slidably and releasably receive through looped parts at least one elongate, flexible, elastic resistive member to provide resistance against the motion of a user while engaging in physical activities, such as skating. The connectors are mounted on both the front and back of the cover and include upper connectors mounted on an upper tubular section of the cover and lower connectors mounted on the front of leg sections of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Justin Douglas Antoine
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Patent number: 9474923Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise bench having a versatile resistance accessory configurable for use to provide weight-training resistance in a variety of exercises is provided. A multi-purpose exercise bench comprises: an elongated frame configured to rest on a flat floor in a stable manner; a lower seat portion supported on the frame; a resistance accessory mounted to the frame, the resistance accessory comprising: a pad movably mounted to the frame to be movable between a first position and a second position; a locking mechanism operable to lock the pad in either of the first position and the second position; and a plurality of resistance bands attached to the pad.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Inventor: Damian Devore Davenport
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Patent number: 9427616Abstract: The invention consists of a flexible hexagonal array composed of rigid plastic rings, sized and shaped for convenient gripping with the hands, and or pinning against floor or wall by other body parts (feet, knees, elbows, trunk, bead, etc.) each connected to 3 to 6 lengths of bungee, or equivalent elastic material, located at 60 degree intervals around the ring circumference. The array is sized for convenient use for exercise purposes, and is light enough to be readily portable, and, by virtue of its uniform stretch resistance properties, which vary with the number of strands being stretched, and the distance between gripping and/or pinning points, which controls the length of bungee being stretched, gives the opportunity of exercising all of the skeletal muscles, at a variety of resistance levels.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Inventors: Daniel D. Natee, J. Douglas Prentice
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Patent number: 9421418Abstract: A multi-functional exercise shaft device facilitates performance of various exercises. The device includes a shaft having a first section slidable relative to a second section such that a length of the shaft is compressible. A biasing member resists compression of the shaft. Each of a pair of end caps is coupled to and covers a respective end of the shaft. Each of a pair of interior handles has a respective interior end coupled to the shaft. A pedal mechanism is coupled to the shaft. The pedal mechanism comprises a pedal housing, an axle extending through the pedal housing, a pair of pedal arms, and a pair of pedals. Each of the pedal arms is coupled to the axle such that the pedal arms extend from the pedal housing. Each of the pedals is rotatably coupled to an associated one of the pedal arms.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Inventor: Oleg Skrashevskiy
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Patent number: 9415259Abstract: A device for training the body of a user (1) includes a mechanism (2) with levers (3) arranged to be operated by no more than two limbs of the user. The levers are linked to a flywheel configuration (4) such that the flywheel configuration is actuated/driven by periodic push and/or pull forces exercised by the user to those levers. The resistance of the flywheel configuration can be varied. The device can be put into at least two orientations with respect to a base plate (13), so that the levers are moved by the user either forward and backward or upward and downward. The levers are arranged to be actuated by either the user's hands or the user's feet.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Saileshkoemar Ramdas
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Patent number: 9415276Abstract: A fitness ball chair includes a base, a fitness ball, a support tube and a pad. The base is an elastic structure formed by being spirally enclosed and having an opening in the middle of the base. The fitness ball is movably disposed in the base, and a portion of the fitness ball is disposed in the opening to prevent the fitness from falling out. The support tube is provided for connecting the base and the pad and supporting a user's trunk. The fitness ball is positioned and stored in the base. With the elastic design of the base and the softness of the fitness ball, the fitness ball chair provides a good exercise and protection effects to users, and causes no waste of the using space.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: PLUS ‘O’MINUS FITNESS PRODUCTS (SUZHOU) CO., LTD.Inventor: Szu-Chia Hao