Body Inversion Patents (Class 482/144)
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Patent number: 11931306Abstract: An inversion table includes a supporting stand having a first interlocking member, and a tilt inversion mechanism. The tilt inversion mechanism includes an inversion unit pivoted on the supporting stand, a feet holding unit, and a locking unit having a second interlocking member disposed on the inversion unit. The tilt inversion mechanism is operable relative to the supporting stand such that the feet holding unit is disengaged from the locking unit in a non-reversible state, and that the feet holding unit is engaged with the locking unit in a reversible state.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: BETO ENGINEERING AND MARKETING CO., LTD.Inventor: Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 11779800Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a running belt and a running board module that includes a first running board sub-module and a second running board sub-module symmetrically arranged on both sides of an intermediate running board sub-module. Two groups of folding connection assemblies are symmetrically arranged on both sides of a center line along a width direction of the running belt. A first connection part is coupled to the first running board sub-module and the intermediate running board sub-module, and a second connection part is coupled to the second running board sub-module and the intermediate running board sub-module. A motion part drives the first running board sub-module to rotate relative to the intermediate running board sub-module through the first connection part, and drives the second running board sub-module to rotate relative to the intermediate running board sub-module through the second connection part, to fold or unfold the foldable treadmill.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.Inventors: Junpeng Jiang, Yunsong Wang, Hui Li
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Patent number: 10959902Abstract: An inversion apparatus includes a support frame configured to movably support an inversion table. The support frame includes a forwardly extending foot platform that helps a user mount and dismount the apparatus when the apparatus is in an operative configuration. A CPU is preferably mounted on the inversion table to collect data and transmit to an output device, such as a mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Expectations, LLCInventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 10695609Abstract: A pull up accessory that removably clips onto an existing pull up bar and provides one or more different hand positions for performing pulls ups or chin ups. An upper portion clips onto the existing bar, and a lower hand engaging portion is provided that is substantially transverse to the existing bar. A locking rotation mechanism can be included that allows the lower hand engaging portion to rotate with respect to the upper bar engaging portion in predetermined increments.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Inventors: Joseph P. Anastasi, Brian Cohen
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Patent number: 10500431Abstract: The current document is directed to an improved exercise device that facilitates isometric back-stretching exercises and other isometric exercises. One implementation of the improved exercise device includes a tubular U-shaped frame to which two conforming thigh pads are rotatably and slidably mounted. In this implementation, a tubular T-shaped extension is removably attached to the U-shaped frame to provide two leg pads mounted to a crossbar member of the T-shaped extension. The plane of the U-shaped frame is inclined with respect to the plane of the T-shaped extension. The U-shaped frame includes two handles at each end, each handle comprising a tubular handgrip that fits over the ends of the U-shaped frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Expectations, LLCInventor: Christopher H. Leier
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Patent number: 10188576Abstract: Improvements in a cover for a pin used in an inversion table that prevents the inversion table from rotating beyond a desired amount of rotation. The cover is secured to the fixed frame and has a slot for the rotating frame to move within the slot. The cover prevents debris, sweat, body parts, towels or clothing from entering into the locking pin area. The cover makes the inversion table safer to operate by covering a pinch-point where the rotating component of the inversion table contacts the rotation stop. The cover can take a variety of shape and material configurations to provide the coverage and protection for the user of the inversion table.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Inventor: Donrobert Pena
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Patent number: 10105275Abstract: A device for performing ankle-based inversion postures. A primary loop in combination with retainer loops forms an ankle enclosure which contracts in response to the application of load tension. An expansion of the ankle enclosure occurs when an upward force is applied to it with a simultaneous application of downward force on the release loop. A linkage between the lowest points on the primary and release loops transfers applied tension between these components to ensure a smooth expansion action of the ankle enclosure. A connector loop forms a topmost location on the device and is the junction point for the mounting loop which anchors the device to support structures for its use.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventor: Adam Jon Zbinden
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Patent number: 10010472Abstract: A lower limb rehabilitation training robot is provided, which includes a bedstead support and a rising bedstead arranged on the bedstead support, and further includes a linear motion device, a push rod device, a bionic leg arranged at one end of a surface of the rising bedstead and hinged to the rising bedstead, and a bed board configured to support a patient and arranged at another end of the rising bedstead. The linear motion device is arranged between the bedstead support and the rising bedstead, is configured to allow the rising bedstead to slide along the bedstead support, and has one lateral surface connected to the bedstead support and another lateral surface hinged to the rising bedstead. The push rod device is configured to drive the rising bedstead to rotate around a hinge point where the rising bedstead is hinged to the linear motion device.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: JIMHO ROBOT (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Inventors: Jie Gu, Zhenhua Xu
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Patent number: 9968505Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier pivotally attached to a supporting stand for mounting a supporting table and for supporting a user, the supporting table includes a number of grooves, and a massage member is engaged with either of the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table and for selectively engaging with the user to selectively massage the user. The massage member includes a catch engageable through the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table, the catch is coupled to the massage member with a reduced neck member. The catch includes a length (L) greater than the width (D) of the grooves of the supporting table for engaging with the supporting table.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignees: Expectations, LLC, Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Howard Paul Schultz, Lo Pin Wang
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Patent number: 9868016Abstract: A detachable stabilizing support system for use on an exercise machine, such as a functional trainer exercise machine, has adjustable support positions and is capable of being configured between an exercise position and a more compact storage position.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Billy Y. Kim
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Patent number: 9849056Abstract: The seated inversion table is provided having a support frame assembly, and a seat back assembly, and a seat cushion assembly tiltably mounted on the support frame assembly. The seat back assembly connects to the seat cushion assembly and connects to a rotating frame assembly through a lower connecting tube assembly. The rotating frame assembly is tiltably mounted on the seat cushion assembly and is adjustably mounted on a foot-clamping frame. With a front swinging rod of the seat cushion assembly tiltably mounted on the support frame assembly, a range of an inversion angle is restricted and thereby the seated inversion table may not over tilt.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Zhongshan Yingliang Health Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Liang Chen
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Patent number: 9750972Abstract: An embodiment of this invention discloses a folding mechanism of a rowing machine that comprises a first frame, a second frame, a saddle member, and a control member. A front of the second frame includes a guiding portion that comprises an operation cut and a storage cut. The saddle member fixes with a rear end of the first fame and straddles on the rear end of the first frame. The saddle member includes a slot, and the first frame pivotally connects with the second frame via a pivot of the saddle member. The control member is arranged below the first frame and includes a bar at its rear end. The rowing machine can be folded for storage or spread for operation by switching the bar into the storage cut or operation cut.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.Inventors: Shih-Wei Liu, Hsuan-Fu Huang
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Patent number: 9750659Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a foot support attached to an extension of a table, a carrier attached to the extension, a spindle attached to the extension, and a foot retaining device includes a lever having an oblong hole for slidably engaging with the spindle, a stem slidably attached to the lever, a pin attached to the stem and slidably engaged in a curved channel of the carrier biased to engage with the carrier, and the lever is engageable with the pin for retaining the pin to the carrier and for preventing the pin from being disengaged from the carrier when the extension of the table is inverted to an up-side-down position, and for giving some security to the user while conducting the inversion exercises.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lo Pin Wang
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Patent number: 9526667Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a primary frame and an auxiliary frame, the primary frame includes two posts, two barrels on the posts, two shafts attached to the barrels, a carrier attached to the shafts for supporting a supporting table, and an actuator is coupled between one of the shafts and one of the posts and includes a release valve for releasing the actuator when the release valve is depressed and actuated, and for locking the actuator when the release valve is released. The user may easily actuate the release valve to release and to lock the actuator without applying much force or energy to rotate the carrier and the supporting table relative to the supporting stand.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.Inventor: Lo Pin Wang
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Patent number: 9498367Abstract: An apparatus for applying traction force to a spine of a user has a chassis with an upper surface. A user lies on the upper surface with the spine extending generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the chassis. Two members extend from the chassis on opposing sides of the longitudinal axis, each member being positioned to engage an armpit. A lever is pivotally attached to the chassis for rotation about a lateral axis, and a pad coupled to the lever contacts a proximal portion of each upper leg when the leg is bent forward at a hip joint. A force applied to the lever is transmitted through the pad to each upper leg and opposed by the members, thereby applying traction force for decompressing the spine. The force may be applied by the arms of the user or by a motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: John V Howard
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Patent number: 9404528Abstract: The present invention is to provide a locking assembly including a joint device and a safety lock mechanism. The joint device includes a first joint component, a second joint component and a button assembly. The second joint component is pivoted to the first joint component. The button assembly is slidably disposed between the first joint component and the second joint component, and the button assembly is for locking a pivotal movement of the first joint component and the second joint component. The safety lock mechanism movably passes through the second joint component to selectively engage with the button assembly, so as to lock the button assembly selectively. Therefore, it increases the operating safety.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Wonderland Nurseygoods Company LimitedInventor: Lin-Hai Shan
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Patent number: 8961374Abstract: A health aid and method for treating neck, shoulder and back pain including a first elongated member, a second elongated member, and an attachment connecting the first and second elongated members and configured for the first and second elongated members to move between an open position, wherein a bottom end of each of the first and second elongated members are separated by a first distance, and an engaged position, wherein the bottom ends are separated by a second distance that is less than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: SHARE Solutions, LLCInventors: Robert Davidow, Stacey Bell, Hiroko Davidow, Johnny Shealy
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Patent number: 8932192Abstract: An inverted machine has a supporting bracket, an orientating assembly, a connecting frame and a table. The supporting bracket has two supporting shafts, two mounting jackets and a locating sheath mounted around one of the mounting jackets. The orientating assembly is connected to the supporting bracket and has a brake locator, a rotating shaft, two clamping slices, a pulling rod, a spring and a cam device. The brake locator is connected to the mounting jacket that is connected to the locating sheath. The rotating shaft is connected to the other mounting jacket. The clamping slices are pivotally connected to the brake locator. The pulling rod is connected to the clamping slices. The spring is mounted around the pulling rod between the clamping slices. The cam device is connected to the pulling rod. The connecting frame is connected to the orientating assembly. The table is mounted on the connecting frame.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Paradigm Inc.Inventor: Tsao-Kuang Wei
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Publication number: 20140274625Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand for supporting a table plate and having two upwardly extended columns, a barrel disposed on an upper portion of one of the columns and having an inclined groove, a supporting table attached to the upper portions of the columns and having an anchoring member attached to a side element, a sleeve rotatably engaged onto the barrel, a latch secured to the sleeve for selectively engaging with the anchoring member, and an actuating member attached to the sleeve and engaged in the inclined groove of the barrel for guiding the sleeve and the latch to move toward and away from the anchoring member by rotating the sleeve relative to the barrel and the column.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventor: Paul CHEN
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Publication number: 20140011650Abstract: An inverted machine has a supporting bracket, an orientating assembly, a connecting frame and a table. The supporting bracket has two supporting shafts, two mounting jackets and a locating sheath mounted around one of the mounting jackets. The orientating assembly is connected to the supporting bracket and has a brake locator, a rotating shaft, two clamping slices, a pulling rod, a spring and a cam device. The brake locator is connected to the mounting jacket that is connected to the locating sheath. The rotating shaft is connected to the other mounting jacket. The clamping slices are pivotally connected to the brake locator. The pulling rod is connected to the clamping slices. The spring is mounted around the pulling rod between the clamping slices. The cam device is connected to the pulling rod. The connecting frame is connected to the orientating assembly. The table is mounted on the connecting frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: January 9, 2014Inventor: Tsao-Kuang WEI
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Patent number: 8597221Abstract: A traction exercise apparatus comprises a rectangular shaped metal frame including a pair of metal vertical members, a metal horizontal member on a bottom side, and a pair of metal horizontal members on a top side. A first rotating metal shaft and a second rotating metal shaft are located across the pair of metal horizontal members. Further a pair of ankle braces is attached to a snap hook. A cable pulley on each side of the first rotating metal shaft supports a first metal cable attached to the snap hook. A first cable reel on each side of second rotating metal shaft supports the first metal cable. A second cable reel on each side of the second rotating metal shaft supports a second metal cable attached to a hand grab bar. Second rotating metal shaft rotates to transmit a tension to the first metal cable to perform different traction exercises.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventor: Andrew Lisowski
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Patent number: 8556787Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier pivotally attached to a supporting stand for mounting a supporting table and for supporting a user, and a support member is engaged with the supporting table and curved upwardly from the supporting table for selectively engaging with a waist portion of the user and for supporting and massaging the waist portion of the user. The support member includes a latch element extended from each side for engaging with the supporting table and for anchoring and securing the support member to the supporting table, and the supporting table includes a number of slots and channels for engaging with the latch elements of the support member and for adjusting a curvature of the support member relative to the supporting table.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignees: Expectations, LLC, Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Howard Paul Schultz, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 8491450Abstract: Provision of bodily exercise equipment, including providing an upright frame and an assembly rotatable about a primary transverse axis while supported by the frame, the assembly including a body support platform, a leg support spaced from the platform, a linearly adjustable element to linearly adjust the position of the leg support, an angularly adjustable element or elements to angularly adjust the position of the leg support about a second transverse axis relative to the platform. The space between the platform and the leg support allows the standing user to position his body adjacent the platform and to position his legs adjacent the leg support.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Leroy R. Perry, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130150219Abstract: The present invention is to provide a vertical auxiliary apparatus for both body inversion and rehabilitation, which includes a base positioned on the ground and having first and second pivotal connecting portions at positions adjacent to one end thereof, a motor pivotally connected to the first pivotal connecting portion, a telescoping rod having a first end movably connected to the motor, a supporting frame pivotally connected to the second pivotal connecting portion at a position adjacent to a first end thereof and a second end of the telescoping rod at a position adjacent to a second end thereof respectively, and a foot frame fastened to one end of the supporting frame. Thus, when the motor is activated, the second end of the telescoping rod drives the supporting frame to rotate about a fulcrum defined by the second pivotal connecting portion and change the tilt angle relative to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2012Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: SOLID FOCUS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Peter CHANG
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Publication number: 20130079205Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand for supporting a table and having a front frame and a rear frame pivotally coupled and foldable between an opened working position and a folded storing position, the front frame includes two side posts and a lower beam disposed between the side posts for forming a U-shaped structure, the lower beam includes a hand grip for being grasped by the user to sustain the user at a downwardly headed position and for allowing hands of the users to be located below a head of the user. The supporting stand includes one or more pads attached to each of the frames for stably supporting the frames at the opened working position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Lopin Wang
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Publication number: 20130079204Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a table rotatably supported on a supporting stand, a foot support attached to an extension of the table, a carrier attached to the extension, and a foot retaining device having a lever pivotally attached to the carrier, a foot anchor device attached to the lever and movable toward and away from the foot support of the extension, a latch member attached to the lever for engaging with the carrier and for adjustably anchoring the lever and the foot anchor device to the foot support of the extension at a selected angular position, and a lock device for locking the latch member to the lever and for giving some security to the user while conducting the inversion exercises.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Lo Pin Wang
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Publication number: 20130059706Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier pivotally attached to a supporting stand for mounting a supporting table and for supporting a user, the supporting table includes a number of grooves, and a massage member is engaged with either of the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table and for selectively engaging with the user to selectively massage the user. The massage member includes a catch engageable through the grooves of the supporting table for attaching to the supporting table, the catch is coupled to the massage member with a reduced neck member. The catch includes a length (L) greater than the width (D) of the grooves of the supporting table for engaging with the supporting table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Howard Paul Schultz, Lopin Wang
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Publication number: 20130059705Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier pivotally attached to a supporting stand for mounting a supporting table and for supporting a user, and a support member is engaged with the supporting table and curved upwardly from the supporting table for selectively engaging with a waist portion of the user and for supporting and massaging the waist portion of the user. The support member includes a latch element extended from each side for engaging with the supporting table and for anchoring and securing the support member to the supporting table, and the supporting table includes a number of slots and channels for engaging with the latch elements of the support member and for adjusting a curvature of the support member relative to the supporting table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Christopher Henry Leier, Howard Paul Schultz, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 8172737Abstract: A gymnastics training apparatus includes a back support rotatably connected to a frame and adapted to support a gymnast during a back handspring. The apparatus includes a guide connected to the frame and adapted to be impacted by the back support as the back support rotates about the frame in engagement with the gymnast. The guide is dimensioned such that, when the back support impacts the guide, the rotational axis of the back support is shifted and the rotation of the back support is accelerated. This acceleration causes the back support to exert pressure against the gymnast and to assist the gymnast in creating a snapdown to safely and correctly practice a back handspring without the assistance of a coach.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: International Gymnastics Innovations LLCInventors: Johan Nihlman, James Surgent, David Surgent
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Patent number: 8062198Abstract: An inversion table has a mounting bracket, a backrest, an ankle clamp assembly and a heating device. The mounting bracket has a rear supporting frame and two front supporting legs to form a triangle. The rear supporting frame has two pivotal points. The backrest is pivotally connected to the pivotal points and has a connecting arm. The ankle clamp assembly is connected to the connecting arm of the backrest to clamp and hold a user's ankles. The heating device is connected to the mounting bracket and the backrest and has a heating panel, a controller and a power cord. The heating panel is mounted in the backrest. The controller is electrically connected to the heating panel to control the temperature of the heating panel and is securely mounted on a rear side of the backrest. The power cord is electrically connected to the controller to transport electricity to the controller.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Paradigm Inc.Inventor: Kenny Wei
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Patent number: 8062238Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) at a so-called back bench (2) and comprises a lying part (6) that is supportable by a stand (3), turnably mounted around a pivot joint (5), and movable along the length extension (8) thereof, as well as a mechanism (9) for manual actuation of the arresting of said lying part (6) in the desired angular setting, and having clamping members (10) for the clamping of persons' legs.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2007Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Mastercare ABInventor: Hans Lindblad
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Publication number: 20110256993Abstract: An inversion table has a mounting bracket, a backrest, an ankle clamp assembly and a heating device. The mounting bracket has a rear supporting frame and two front supporting legs to form a triangle. The rear supporting frame has two pivotal points. The backrest is pivotally connected to the pivotal points and has a connecting arm. The ankle clamp assembly is connected to the connecting arm of the backrest to clamp and hold a user's ankles. The heating device is connected to the mounting bracket and the backrest and has a heating panel, a controller and a power cord. The heating panel is mounted in the backrest. The controller is electrically connected to the heating panel to control the temperature of the heating panel and is securely mounted on a rear side of the backrest. The power cord is electrically connected to the controller to transport electricity to the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: PARADIGM INC.Inventor: Kenny Wei
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Patent number: 8021287Abstract: A restraint, reposition, traction, and exercise device treats acute or chronic mechanical pain, particularly back, neck, hip, pelvis, shoulder, knees, and/or leg pain, and restores and/or increases range of motion in suitable users. The device may include two or more movable support structures and two or more restraints, such as straps. The restraints may be incrementally adjustable to stabilize two or more portions of a person's body, such as the back and/or pelvic regions, against the support structures in any number of three-dimensional orientations that produce a substantially pain-free position. The support structures may be moved apart to apply spinal traction to the portions of the person's body between the restraints. Exercises may be performed while in a substantially pain-free position before, during, or after spinal traction is applied. The user may reposition and restrain herself/himself in another substantially pain-free position and then re-apply spinal traction and/or perform further exercises.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2007Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: BackProject CorporationInventors: Swee Lin Hoffman, Steven Ari Hoffman
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Patent number: 7896790Abstract: An inversion table has a mounting bracket, a backrest, an ankle clamp assembly and a holding device. The mounting bracket has a rear supporting frame and two front supporting legs. The backrest is connected pivotally to the rear supporting frame. The ankle clamp assembly is securely connected to the backrest to clamp a person's ankles. The holding device is mounted on the rear supporting frame of the mounting bracket at a position opposite to the ankle clamp assembly and has two holding bars. Each holding bar has two self-casings connected to each other around the rear supporting frame and each self-casing has a mounting segment and a holding segment. The mounting segment is mounted on the rear supporting frame and has a mounting recess and multiple supporting ribs. The holding segment is formed on the free ends of the mounting segment to provide a holding and gripping effect.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Paradigm Inc.Inventor: Tsao-Kuang Wei
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Patent number: 7867154Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a plate formed in each of two housings, and a curved channel formed in each plate and formed by two end stops, two arms each having a board formed in a casing and pivotally coupled to the plate with a pivot axle for supporting a user supporting table, the board includes a guide pin slidably engaged in the curved channel of the plate, a panel includes an anchor engageable into the curved channel of the plate for forming a shortened moving path between the anchor of the panel and the end stop of the plate, and for limiting the guide pin of the board to slide along the shortened moving path, and a latch member changeably secures the anchor and the panel to the housing at different angular position.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2009Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lopin Wang
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Publication number: 20100331156Abstract: A fitness equipment is provided. The fitness equipment is configured to make the body safe in doing hanging-upside-down exercises. The fitness equipment provides a structure fixedly supporting the shanks and thenars at a proper height to ensure the body band downward in a upside-down pose. Then the user is able to exercises different poses between the head and the legs. Thereby, the user is able to get on and off the fitness equipment, and steady the body when the user wants to change pose between sitting and hanging-upside-down poses by using hands and legs with kinds of auxiliary devices of the fitness equipment. The fitness equipment is configured to prevent the user from falling down therefrom, and ensure safety of exercise.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Inventor: Ming-Fong CHANG
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Patent number: 7857741Abstract: A combination gravity inversion exercise machine and abdominal crunch exercise machine which enables a user to perform both exercises in one machine. The machine enables a user to save exercise floor space and perform the two different exercises on the same machine to thereby make an exercise session more efficient. The machine combines the features of a gravity inversion machine which enables a user to lie inverted for a period of time to take pressure off the back muscles and also has the features of an abdominal crunch which enables a user to exercise and tighten stomach muscles.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Body Flex Sports, Inc.Inventor: Bob Hsiung
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Patent number: 7837605Abstract: An ankle-clamping device for an inversion table includes a clamp holder, a motor mounted on the clamp holder, a worm shaft rotated by the motor, and a clamping roller unit that includes a worm gear connected rotatably to the clamp holder and meshing with the worm shaft, a lever having one end connected to and rotatable along with the worm gear, a pair of fixed clamping rollers fixed to the clamp holder, and a pair of movable clamping rollers fixed to the lever. The movable clamping rollers are movable toward or away from the fixed clamping rollers to cooperatively clamp therebetween or to permit release of the user's ankles from therebetween, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Inventor: Chieh-Ming Wu
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Publication number: 20100279838Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a plate formed in each of two housings, and a curved channel formed in each plate and formed by two end stops, two arms each having a board formed in a casing and pivotally coupled to the plate with a pivot axle for supporting a user supporting table, the board includes a guide pin slidably engaged in the curved channel of the plate, a panel includes an anchor engageable into the curved channel of the plate for forming a shortened moving path between the anchor of the panel and the end stop of the plate, and for limiting the guide pin of the board to slide along the shortened moving path, and a latch member changeably secures the anchor and the panel to the housing at different angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2009Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7699763Abstract: Exercise apparatus, comprises a first support means for the user's legs, a platform mounted on the support means to support a user's legs, there being a hinge connecting the platform to the support means and defining a generally horizontal hinge axis to allow pivoting of the user's trunk about a generally horizontal axis as the user relatively bends his body and his legs means, and extending in spaced, a second support means for the back of the user's body, and means for indexing said second support means at selected angularity relative to the hinge axis.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Inventor: Leroy R. Perry, Jr.
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Patent number: 7625327Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier having two arms pivotally attached to two apex members of a supporting stand and having a bar, a user supporting table adjustably secured to the bar of the carrier for adjusting toward and away from the bar of the carrier and for suitably or adjustably supporting the users of different weights or body forms or physiques, and a latching device secures the user supporting table to the bar of the carrier after the user supporting table has been adjusted relative to the bar of the carrier for suitably adjusting the user supporting table and the user toward and away from the apex members or the center of gravity of the supporting stand.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7625326Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a lower supporting stand having an axle, and a table rotatably supported on the stand with the axle, the table is made of plastic material and having a resilient one-integral-piece structure for smoothly engaging with the back portion of the user and for comfortably supporting the user, and for easily sterilizing purposes particularly following use by someone just finishing a workout and very sweaty. The table is pivotally supported on a base with a frame and one or more arms in which the arms are pivotally supported on the base and limited to pivot or to rotate relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7585264Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a carrier having two arms pivotally attached to a supporting stand, a frame having a rod adjustably secured to the arms, a user supporting table attached to the frame, and a latching device releasably securing the rod of the frame to the arms for adjustably securing the user supporting table to the carrier and for adjusting a center of gravity of the user supporting table relative to the carrier and the supporting stand, and for suitably or adjustably supporting the users of different weights or body forms or physiques. The latching device includes a fastener for solidly securing the frame to the arms, and a latch member for adjustably securing the frame to the arms of the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventors: Lopin Wang, Roger C. Teeter
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Patent number: 7575541Abstract: A spine stretch machine, comprising: an inverting part and a back stretch part. The inverting part has a platform allowing a person to lie on it, a inversion motor to move the platform from horizontal to vertical, a feet anchor which is extendable driven by a leg adjustment motor, thus making the body upside down to stretch the spine. A safety release device in the inverting part can move the platform back to horizontal when the inversion motor is broken. The back stretch part has a back press unit which protrudes from the platform to press the back of the body and a second motor-driven unit which can drive the back press unit to roll back and forth alone the spine to massage the back, thus making the spine flexible.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2007Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Patent number: 7546809Abstract: A safety assembly for an inversion table having a mounting bracket and a table connected pivotally to the mounting bracket with two pivot posts has a mounting jacket, an operating head and a fastening element. The mounting jacket is connected securely to the mounting bracket and has a mounting panel, an opening and an engaging sheet. The operating head is attached rotatably to the mounting jacket and as a connecting tube and a rotating plate. The fastening element is connected to the operating head in the mounting jacket and has a fastener, a washer and a spring.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Lifegear Taiwan Ltd.Inventor: Shi-Lin Chen
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Patent number: 7544157Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a table rotatably supported on a supporting stand, a foot retaining device for being powered and actuated to clamp and to retain ankle portions of the user to the table without being operated manually by the user. A motorized coupling device may move and adjust the table relative to the stand. A safety device may be used for switching off the foot retaining device to prevent the ankle portions of the user from being disengaged from the foot retaining device inadvertently when the table is operated by the user, particularly when the table and the user are rotated to a vertical position relative to the supporting stand and the ground.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lo Pin Wang
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Publication number: 20090124473Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a lower supporting stand having an axle, and a table rotatably supported on the stand with the axle, the table is made of plastic material and having a resilient one-integral-piece structure for smoothly engaging with the back portion of the user and for comfortably supporting the user, and for easily sterilizing purposes particularly following use by someone just finishing a workout and very sweaty. The table is pivotally supported on a base with a frame and one or more arms in which the arms are pivotally supported on the base and limited to pivot or to rotate relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2007Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 7507192Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a table rotatably supported on a supporting stand for supporting a user, two pivot coupling devices each having a middle axle for pivotally attaching to the supporting stand and each having one arm secured to the side portions of the table for offsetting the table from the axles of the pivot coupling devices, and a rotating device for rotating the pivot coupling device relative to the supporting stand, to rotate the table relative to the supporting stand. The table and the user may be supported and located on or closer to the center of gravity of the supporting stand, for being stably supported on the supporting stand particularly when the user is conducting the inversion exercises.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Inventors: Roger C. Teeter, Lo Pin Wang
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Patent number: 7500939Abstract: A multi-stage orientating assembly for an inversion table has a stationary seat, an orientating device and an operating device. The stationary seat is connected securely to the sidewall of the table of the inversion table and has a longitudinal beam and a connecting jacket. The orientating device is connected to the mounting bracket of the inversion table and the stationary seat and has a mounting head and a clamping device. The mounting head is connected to the connecting jacket. The clamping device is connected to the stationary seat and has an engaging assembly and an orientating assembly. The operating device is connected to the stationary seat and the orientating device and has a transmitting assembly and a handle. The transmitting assembly is connected to the engaging assembly. The handle is connected securely to the transmitting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 10, 2009Assignee: Lifegear Taiwan Ltd.Inventor: Shi-Lin Chen
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Publication number: 20090054217Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a table pivotally supported on a lower supporting stand for supporting a user, a planar member readily attached to the table with one or more straps, and a vibration generating device for generating a vibration to vibrate the user, particularly the joints or the articular cartilages or the joint capsules of the user when the user and the table are tilted or inverted relative to the lower supporting stand and when the joints of the user are opened. An infrared ray generating device may further be attached to the planar member for generating an infrared ray to warm the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Roger C. Teeter