Sit Up Device Patents (Class 482/140)
  • Patent number: 11839793
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sit-up motion information management system and detection method based on an Internet of things. The method includes: acquiring detection data of a sensor at present time; determining whether the detection data of the sensors at the present time meet a first counting condition, determining that a sit-up action is correct if yes, and incrementing a flag value by one; acquiring detection data of the sensors at next time; determining whether the detection data of the sensors at the next time meet a second counting condition, determining that a sit-up action is correct if yes, and incrementing a flag value by one; determining whether a flag value is greater than or equal to a preset value to obtain a third determination result; and determining, if the third determination result indicates yes, that one rep of sit-up actions is completed, and recording a number of sit-up reps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: LINGNAN NORMAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Xingzao Ma, Yongzheng Yang, Shiquan Sun
  • Patent number: 11717720
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise assembly includes a bracket that is longitudinally elongated to extend substantially across a door frame. The bracket has a pair of foot recesses each integrated into the bracket to have a respective one of a user's feet positioned in the foot recesses. A plurality of foot pads is each positioned on the bracket and each of the foot pads extends along a respective one of the foot recesses to cushion a respective one of the user's feet when the user's feet are extended into the foot recesses. A pair of clamps is each movably integrated into the bracket. Each of the clamps is movable toward or away from the bracket to engage opposite sides of the door frame for retaining the bracket in the door frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventor: Adam Foust
  • Patent number: 11491364
    Abstract: A plank support exercise apparatus and related methods is provided. The plank support exercise apparatus has a frame and at least one arm support pad connected to the frame. A ground-interface surface is positioned along at least a portion of the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Michael Harris Domesick
  • Patent number: 11260263
    Abstract: A Pilates spine corrector having a user-adjustable handle assembly that rotates. The handle assembly has a grip bar that is eccentrically positioned such that it is off centered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Inventors: John Cook, Ron Gibson
  • Patent number: 11179597
    Abstract: The invention is embodied in an exercise system that can allow its user to counterbalance the effects associated with a predominantly sedentary lifestyle though a fitness device that comprises a combination of (a) supporting the lower body in a manner that permits a user's upper body to act as a third class lever with the user's hips operating as fulcrum and (b) engaging in resistance exercises with the upper body in a horizontal position, unsupported above the greater trochanter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas Walter Drath, Daniel Albert Drath
  • Patent number: 11161006
    Abstract: A tandem sit-up device is provided. The tandem sit-up device has two support frameworks pivotably interconnected by a pivot bar so that the device moves between a flat, operable condition and a folded, storage condition. A distal end of the support framework may provide a seat portion. The pivot bar may provide an inner disc and outer disc rotatable relative to each other for moving between the operable and storage conditions. Each disc type provides a pair of arms for a proximal end of each support framework to selectively attach to so that a distance between the associated seat portion and a foot strap supported by the pair of arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Inventor: Justin Ray Dean
  • Patent number: 10870036
    Abstract: A sit-up board is provided comprising a non-slip backboard, a heel block on the backboard, and a foot strap in front of the heel block configured to hold a user's feet together and against both the heel block and the backboard during sit-ups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Inventor: Travis Van Strander
  • Patent number: 10850158
    Abstract: A multi-axis adjustable exercise machine which is pivotable about both a pitch axis and a roll axis with respect to a base for allowing an exerciser to perform a wide range of exercises on a pitched or rolled exercise machine. The multi-axis adjustable exercise machine generally includes an exercise machine which is adjustable with respect to a base. The exercise machine may be pivoted about a roll axis to adjust the roll angle of the exercise machine or may be pivoted about a pitch axis to adjust the pitch angle of the exercise machine. One or more actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine to effectuate the pivoting of the exercise machine about either or both axes with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
  • Patent number: 10758772
    Abstract: A sit box for use on a reformer exercise apparatus carriage is a unitary body having a rectangular flat top surface portion joining four curved portions. Each curved portion merges with one of an upright front wall, an upright back wall, an upright left side wall, and an upright right side wall. The walls terminate at a generally flat rectangular bottom parallel to the top surface portion. Each wall curves to merge with an adjacent wall. Each of the left and right side walls has an outwardly open vertical recess therein adjacent the front wall to receive within each recess one of a pair of shoulder stops projecting from the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Balanced Body, Inc.
    Inventor: Ken Endelman
  • Patent number: 10688335
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a base frame including a base frame connector. A movable frame including a movable frame connector is provided, and the movable frame connector is connected to the base frame connector such that the movable frame is rotatable relative to the base frame. An actuator is located between the base frame and the movable frame, and the actuator moves the movable frame relative to the base frame about the base frame connector so as to position the movable frame relative to the base frame in a selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Lyn Steven Maher
  • Patent number: 10639513
    Abstract: An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the main frame for engagement and actuation by a user during an exercise, and a connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A lifting arm is movably mounted relative to the main frame and associated with at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage so as to move during an exercise. A load associated with the lifting arm provides exercise resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Randall T. Webber, Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith
  • Patent number: 10507356
    Abstract: A vertical knee raise machine that is portable, which can be folded into a compact unit for storage but than be quickly and easily set up for use. The machine includes a foldable tripod base and folding arms to allow it to be folded up for ease of storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Noren, Aren Paster, Maeve Conway, Taylor Valdez, Larry D. Oligny, Aaron Clippinger
  • Patent number: 10426999
    Abstract: The present invention is an inclined apparatus for undertaking exercises for hamstring eccentric and concentric loading and in particular, but not limited to, exercises such as a Nordic Hamstring Exercise, a Russian Hamstring Exercise, and Russian curls. The inclined apparatus can be utilized for sports training and preparation, injury recovery and rehabilitation, and injury prevention. A main body of the inclined apparatus is so inclined as to ensure that a user does not hyperextend their knee and cause additional injury. A height of the higher end of the inclined apparatus above ground level in conjunction with leg restraints enables avoidance of collateral injuries which may occur when undertaking an exercise regime in a traditional form of dorsiflexion, plantarflexion, and laterally in either direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventor: Noel Doherty
  • Patent number: 10420974
    Abstract: A glute ham developer (GHD) exercise device including a vertical post and horizontal beam. The exercise device can be a stand alone exercise device, or can include a connector for connecting the exercise device to another exercise device or exercise station.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: COULTER VENTURES
    Inventor: William Henninger
  • Patent number: 10398918
    Abstract: The exercise equipment includes a base, a resilient element, and a positioning mechanism. The base has two bodies which are selectively movable relatively. The two sides of the resilient element are connected to the two bodies. The positioning mechanism is adapted for operation to control the movement of the two bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Pei-Ta Lin
  • Patent number: 10315074
    Abstract: The present invention extends to a re-configurable multi-purpose exercise device. In general, aspects include a re-configurable multi-purpose exercise device that can be configured as an abdominal roller, a pair of pushup stands, or a jump rope. Some aspects include a first roller and a second roller that can attach to one another by mating extending members formed on each respective roller with slots formed on each respective roller. A first handle and a second handle can attach to one or another of the respective rollers by either attaching to the extending members on the rollers or inserting through a hole formed in the rollers. A rope can connect on each end to the first handle and the second handle to form a jump rope. Additionally, some aspects include a two-piece cavity configured for storing the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: TRAVEL TRAINR, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew J. Poeschl
  • Patent number: 10285887
    Abstract: A sit-up apparatus comprises at least a foot anchor rod and a base plate. The base plate is disposed underneath a mattress (or other surface, such as a couch) and positioned adjacent to an edge of the mattress, with the foot anchor rod extending outward horizontally (and positioned somewhat below the top surface of the mattress). In several embodiments, a base connecting rod interconnects the base plate and the anchor rod, providing separation between the two. In use, an individual is able to position a foot underneath the foot anchor rod and quickly rise into a sitting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: FootAnchor LLC
    Inventor: Allan Woolway
  • Patent number: 10245463
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a flat base having a first end and an opposing second end. The base is configured to engage a flat exercise surface. The exercise device further includes a pair of opposing sidewalls extending away from the base and an arcuate upper surface extending between the first end and the second end between the pair of opposing sidewalls. A first angle is defined between the base and the upper surface proximate the first end and a second angle is defined between the base and the upper surface proximate the second end. The exercise device also includes a coccyx cutout in the upper surface proximate at least one of the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Custom Product Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Kyle Lee McCarter
  • Patent number: 10232213
    Abstract: An exercise bench comprises a pair of perforated side frames, each including a rear member projecting upward from a rear side of a base member, and an angled member fixed at an angle between the rear and base members. The pair of side frames are mutually aligned and fixed together at perforated forward and unperforated top cross members. A seat fixed between the pair of side frames at the angled members and attached thereto with pivot mechanisms is moveable along the side frames. The rear, base, and angled members are moveable relative to each other and fixable to at least one resistant band anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Alfred Sidney Smith, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10143882
    Abstract: An exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces for providing secondary exercise support platforms positioned at various planes relative to the horizontal plane of the primary exercising platforms, the secondary platforms further serving as handles used during the performance of exercises. The exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces generally includes a frame, a carriage movably attached to the rail, and a first support structure and a second support structure attached to the frame near the first end. The support structures each include one or more platforms having an upper surface that is positioned above the base plane of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 10118069
    Abstract: An exercise bench for use by a person on a support surface includes a base member having a distal end, a proximal end, a top surface, and a bottom surf ace. A pair of opposing foot restraints is fixed with, and disposed above and laterally away from, the base member. A riser projects upwardly from the proximal end of the base member and includes a calf restrain trolley slidably mounted thereon. Two opposing calf restraints each project laterally away from the riser. The calf restraint trolley has a height adjustment mechanism cooperative with the riser. A base plate can be fixed with the bottom surface of the base member, and a U-shaped base extension having two legs extending away from the proximal end of the base member can be attached to the proximal end of the base member to inhibit tipping of the exercise bench during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jay Grossman, Zak Lee Guarnaccia
  • Patent number: 9981156
    Abstract: An exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces for providing secondary exercise support platforms positioned at various planes relative to the horizontal plane of the primary exercising platforms, the secondary platforms further serving as handles used during the performance of exercises. The exercise machine with multiple contact surfaces generally includes a frame, a carriage movably attached to the rail, and a first support structure and a second support structure attached to the frame near the first end. The support structures each include one or more platforms having an upper surface that is positioned above the base plane of the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 9878203
    Abstract: An exercise bench for use by a person on a support surface includes a base member having a distal end, a proximal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. A pair of opposing foot restraints is fixed with, and disposed above and laterally away from, the base member. A riser projects upwardly from the proximal end of the base member and includes a calf restrain trolley slidably mounted thereon. Two opposing calf restraints each project laterally away from the riser. The calf restraint trolley has a height adjustment mechanism cooperative with the riser. A base plate can be fixed with the bottom surface of the base member, and a U-shaped base extension having two legs extending away from the proximal end of the base member can be attached to the proximal end of the base member to inhibit tipping of the exercise bench during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventors: Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Jay Grossman
  • Patent number: 9814927
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus can include a track, at least one rolling member, a cart, and a base. The track can extend between first and second ends. The rolling member can be moveable along the track. The cart can support the rolling member for the movement along the track and be grasped by the user during exercise. The base can be engaged proximate to the first end and have a surface configured to receive the knees of the user during exercise. The second end can be pivotally movable about the base over an arcuate range by the user while exercising during the rectilinear and rolling movement along the track by the at least one rolling member. The apparatus can also include a structure such as a helical spring for resisting pivotal movement that is elastically deformable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Leon Forystek
  • Patent number: 9713733
    Abstract: An exerciser and an elastic band. The exerciser includes first and second arms, a connector, and at least one elastic band. The first arm has a first body portion and first and second ends extending from the first body portion. The first body portion includes a first elongate slot and a first hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the first body portion. The exerciser includes a second arm having a second body portion and first and second ends extending from the second body portion. The second body portion includes a second elongate slot and a second hinge portion disposed on opposite sides of the second body portion. The exerciser includes a connector rotatably coupling the first and second hinge portions of the respective first and second arms. The exerciser includes at least one elastic band formed as a continuous loop and disposed within the first and second elongate slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas S. Dennis, David W. Frey
  • Patent number: 9713740
    Abstract: An abdominal exercising device includes a base supporting member having a seat element for supporting a user, two handles each having a lower portion rotatably attached to the base supporting member with a pivot shaft, two spring biasing members engaged between the handles and the base supporting member for biasing the handles relative to the base supporting member, and two adjusting members are engaged with the beams of the base supporting member respectively and engageable with the spring biasing members for adjusting the spring biasing members relative to the base supporting member and the handles and for adjusting the spring biasing force to the handles and for users of different strengths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Chen
  • Patent number: 9707432
    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 toward 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 away from the start motionless position rearwardly toward the pelvic stabilization pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo, Stephen Wendt
  • Patent number: 9669255
    Abstract: A glute ham developer comprising a pad assembly and a foot retention assembly. The pad assembly includes a retention sub-assembly coupling a base pad portion to an existing box. The foot retention assembly including a base plate having a foot surface and a support surface. A mating channel extends from the support surface of the base plate. The mating channel is releasably coupled to an existing outside support spaced apart from the existing box. A roller assembly extends from the foot surface of the base plate. The roller assembly has a pair of roller axles in a spaced apart orientation relative to each other defining a foot receiving region therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Coulter Ventures, LLC
    Inventor: William Henniger
  • Patent number: 9586075
    Abstract: Described is an exercise device for performing dips. The exercise device includes a pair of L-shaped sections connected to one another such that they form a U-shape. A handlebar section is inserted into a vertical portion of the first L-shaped section, and a footrest section is inserted into a vertical portion of a second L-shaped section. The height of the handlebars and of the footrest section can be adjusted by aligning apertures disposed on the exercise device, and inserting a pin therethrough to secure the device in a desired configuration. Further, the distance between the footrest and handlebars can be adjusted in a similar fashion. Once the device is positioned in the desired configuration, a user can hold a handlebar in each hand and position his or her shoulders above his hands, and the user can place his feet on the footrest in order to perform a dip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Marc Goodson
  • Patent number: 9522301
    Abstract: A curl-up device includes a base; and a counter arrangement. The base defines a foot placement indicator, a first start position indicator, and optionally a second start position indicator. The counter arrangement includes a button disposed between the foot placement indicator and the start position indicators. The counter arrangement also includes an electronic counter that tracks depression of the button. In use, a user touches the button while performing a curl-up to track the number of curl-ups performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: The Prophet Corporation
    Inventor: Amber Orenstein
  • Patent number: 9511250
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure involve an exercise device including a base member, a pair of tower members, and a strap. The base member includes a substantially planar bottom surface, a top surface opposite the bottom surface, and an opening extending through the top and bottom surfaces. The pair of tower members extends upward from opposite ends of the top surface of the base member. The strap releasably secures to each of the pair of tower members at a chosen height and with a chosen amount of slack. The strap includes a handle positioned between a first end and a second end of the strap, wherein the chosen amount of slack of the strap is adjustable by coupling the strap to each of the pair of tower members at different positions on the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan Neal
  • Patent number: 9332823
    Abstract: A shoulder harness system for efficiently pulling objects by a human. The shoulder harness system generally includes a support member having a central segment formed to fit about the back of the neck, a first segment extending from the central segment, a second segment extending from the central segment opposite of the first segment, a first connecting end extending from the first segment and a second connecting end extending from the second segment. The central segment is formed to fit about the rear portion of the neck of the user and the first segment and the second segment are formed to be positioned adjacent to an upper front portion of the user's chest. The connecting ends include apertures that receive a corresponding fastener to secure a first connector and a second connector respectively to the first connecting end and the second connecting end. The connectors are attached to the object to be pulled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Todd G. Rattei
  • Patent number: 9302149
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise apparatus designed to be utilized by one or two people. The abdominal exercise apparatus includes a base having a central arm, a post joined to the central arm and extending vertically therefrom, at least one pair of foot supports extending from the post, a pair of base sleeves, each of the pair of base sleeves joined to opposing sides of the base, a pair of supports, each of the supports having a first support end and a second support end, wherein the second support end is received by one of the base sleeves, and a pair of T-shaped knee rests, each of the T-shaped knee rests includes a long arm having a first end and a second end and a short arm attached to the first end of the long arm, wherein each of the second long arm ends is received by the first end of each of the pair of supports.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Inventor: Darnyl Parker
  • Patent number: 9265986
    Abstract: Full body exercise equipment including four elongate rails arranged in a generally side-by-side longitudinal configuration. The four elongate rails are connected together to allow for selected angular arrangements between the rails and also allow for selected longitudinal arrangements between the rails. A slidable shuttle member is provided on each rail with the two inside rails having toe holds and the two outside rails having hand grips. A resilient cord is provided for each shuttle for selectable attachment to either end of the shuttle to provide selected resistance against slidable movement of the shuttle in either direction on a respective rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Primus Exerceo LLC
    Inventor: Jacob D. Godak
  • Patent number: 9259608
    Abstract: A muscle stretching and massaging apparatus enables stretching of the calf at varying levels of intensity and massaging of muscles of the leg while those muscles are in a relaxed state. A support frame provides a stable base for the apparatus and means for receiving and supporting a lateral roller at a plurality of heights and a stretch board at a plurality of angles relative to a supporting surface. The stretch board enables calf stretching at varying levels of intensity, depending on the severity of the angle formed between the stretch board and the surface upon which the support frame rests. The adjustable height of the roller further enables the apparatus to provide calf and hamstring massaging while the muscles are in a relaxed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Dynamic Sports Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lemuel Joshua Beck, Tanya Joan Beck
  • Patent number: 9186544
    Abstract: A multi-functional exercise device that can be maneuvered between a variety of configurations for facilitating a variety of targeted exercises includes a top section, a torque manipulator adjustably attached to the top section, and an intermediate section adjustably attached to the torque manipulator. Advantageously, the torque manipulator causes greater resistance to rotational movement of the top section relative to the intermediate section when the top section is rotated, along a first rotational direction, from a rested equilibrium position to a displaced tensioned position. Advantageously, the torque manipulator causes lesser resistance to rotational movement of the top section relative to the intermediate section when the top section is rotated, along a second rotational direction, from the displaced tensioned position to the rested equilibrium position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventor: Ajet Kastrat
  • Patent number: 9168416
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame having a seat pad, a front leg and a rear leg. The seat pad can be elevated with the front leg and rear legs to provide round support. A mounting assembly may be rotatably mounted on the base frame over the rear leg. The mounting assembly can have at least one pivot joint. A backrest assembly can be movably coupled to the mounting assembly via the at least one pivot joint for swivel movements along the base frame. The backrest assembly can a backrest pad and handle bars. The handle bars can allow a user resting against the backrest pad to control the swivel movements while sitting on the seat pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Ho
  • Patent number: 9119984
    Abstract: An abdominal/back muscle exercise device includes a base, a knee support, and an ankle support. Additionally, the abdominal/back muscle exercise device may include a steady post. The ankle support may include a T-bar, a telescoping inner horizontal support shaft, an inner vertical support shaft and an ankle padding. The knee support may include a telescoping upright tube, a knee support inner shaft, a knee radial pivot lock bracket, a knee cushion and an upper leg support rest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Inventor: Gregory Paul Littell
  • Patent number: 9101792
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame having a seat pad, a front leg and a rear leg to provide ground support. A mounting assembly a front pivot joint and a rear pivot joint may be rotably mounted on the base frame. A backrest assembly including a backrest pad, lever bars and backrest support bars can be pivotally coupled to the mounting assembly. The front ends of the backrest support bars can be pivotally coupled to the front pivot joint. The front ends of the level bars can be pivotally coupled to the rear pivot joint. The swivel movements can be controlled via a adjustable control mechanism including a height control adjustably attached to the mounting assembly to provide a stop height support of the backrest pad at the rear end of the backrest bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Ho
  • Publication number: 20150141221
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise device comprising a body support to support an upper body of a user, where the body support includes a back rest made up of cushioned partitions; a pair of handles attached to the back rest; a track extending from an end of the body support, where the track includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a leg support attached to the track with a sleeve, where the leg support is adjustable along the track by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes; a slide extending from the sleeve, where the slide includes a plurality of adjustment holes; and a leg stabilizer attached to the slide with a sleeve, where the leg stabilizer is adjustable along the slide by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Rey Delgado
  • Patent number: 9028375
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening users abdominal muscles is described. The machine can include a track frame and a support frame adjustably coupled to the track frame. The track frame can include a pair of parallel rails to provide gliding support for movement along the parallel rails. Two sliding assembly may be movably mounted on the parallel rails respectively. Each sliding assembly may be configurable to move together or separately along the parallel rails. Two seat pads may be adjustably secured to the two sliding assembly respectively. Each seat pad may be rotationally adjustable to change angular relationship between the seat pad's longitudinal direction and movement direction along the parallel rails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Ho, Michael Edward Casey
  • Patent number: 9017236
    Abstract: A exercising assembly includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end. A mount is attached to the second end of the elongated member. A pair of body extenders is provided and each of the body extenders is attached to the mount. The elongated member is positioned between the body extenders. The body extenders are gripped to form a support point for a person's body as the person moves their torso toward or away from the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Freddy N. Aviles
  • Publication number: 20150111709
    Abstract: The preferred embodiment of the invention provides relief from pressure, increased friction and skin-to-skin interaction, particularly in the lower lumbar, sacral and coccyx areas to a person exercising when performing Seated Core Exercises by means of a lumbar support and posterior support. Said posterior support is preferably further characterized by a recess or void to provide pressure relief in the region near the user's posterior proximal to the coccyx and sacral areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Paul Longfellow
  • Publication number: 20150105226
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a frame assembly comprising two frame members extending longitudinally above a surface and at least two crossbars joining the two frame members. A backrest platform comprises a generally convex shape configured for supporting a user's back. The backrest platform comprises a plurality of rollers configured for rolling on the user's back during exercising. The backrest platform is joined to a first of the crossbars for rotation about the first crossbar. A seat platform comprises a generally concave shape configured for supporting the user's seat. The seat platform comprises a plurality of rollers configured for rolling on the user's seat during exercising. The seat platform is joined to a second of the crossbars for rotation about the second crossbar. Two handle grips are joined to the frame assembly for grasping during the user's exercising.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Nabile Lalaoua
  • Publication number: 20150105225
    Abstract: A method and a cushion extension for an exercise device are provided. The cushion extension includes a first portion covering a surface of the exercise device, the covered surface configured to contact the user during an exercise, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction of the exercise, and a third portion and a fourth portion each joined to opposite ends of the first portion and each forming a method of attachment between each and the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: Kyle Lee McCarter
  • Patent number: 8944980
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a track frame having a higher end and a lower end. Kneeling assemblies may be mounted on parallel gliding rails of the track frame to receive the knees from a user to make movements up and down between the lower end and the higher end of the track frame. A rotationally adjustable armrest holder may be adjustable rotationally mounted on the upper end of the track frame. The armrest holder can be oriented towards a direction having an angular relationship with an axis of the track frame between the lower end and the higher end. The armrest holder may capable of supporting the arms of the user making the movements with a twisting effect according to the angular relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Ho
  • Patent number: 8944981
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a track frame having a higher end and a lower end. Kneeling assemblies may be mounted on parallel gliding rails of the track frame to receive the knees from a user to make movements up and down between the lower end and the higher end of the track frame. Each kneeling assembly may be engaged with a pair of the gliding rails. A rotationally adjustable armrest holder may be adjustable rotationally mounted on the upper end of the track frame. The armrest holder can be oriented towards a direction having an angular relationship with an axis of the track frame between the lower end and the higher end. The armrest holder may capable of supporting the arms of the user making the movements with a twisting effect according to the angular relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Ho
  • Publication number: 20150031513
    Abstract: There is provided an auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise, and more particularly, to an auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise having a simple shape in which two supports are connected to each other by a board for easily exercising and strengthening the body. To achieve the objects of the present invention, the auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise comprises: a first support (3) being of a predetermined height and size sufficient to support the sacral region just beneath the lumbar region in use; a board (5) secured to and extending from the bottom surface of the first support (3); and a second support (7) secured to and positioned on the end of the board (5) opposite to the first support (3). Preferably, the width of the board (5) [the shortest distance between the first support (3) and the second support (7)] and the height and inclination of the second support (7) may be formed to support the lesser trochanter region of the femur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventor: Kang-Moo Park
  • Publication number: 20150024913
    Abstract: A neck support apparatus for performing abdominal exercises without causing or exacerbating neck discomfort. The neck support apparatus comprises an hourglass shaped body having three distinct sections and a removable handle portion. The body includes an upper portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's head, a middle portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's neck, and a lower portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's shoulders. The handle portion is removably attachable to the back side of the body through the use of corresponding aspects of a hook and loop fastener system and includes a slidable grip disposed thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Regina De Leon Guerrero
  • Patent number: 8936540
    Abstract: A portable exercise device for the posterior muscle chain. The portable exercise device can include a first anchor and a second anchor, the anchors being oriented substantially vertically, and at least one central member coupled to and extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The anchors can include a housing, a handle portion rotatably disposed at a first end of the housing, and an anchoring portion operatively coupled to the handle portion and disposed at a second end of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Inventor: Martin Lanell Kueckelhan