Portable Exercise Device With Carrying Handle, Case, Or Cabinet Patents (Class 482/910)
  • Patent number: 8066294
    Abstract: A portable jogging tricycle includes a main frame, a handle base, a rear wheel support frame connected to opposite sides of the handle base, two front wheel support frames and two foldable frames attached between the handle base and the front wheel support frame. The foldable frame includes a plurality of scissor lifts and is used for folding the two front wheel support frames close to the handle base. The main frame includes a plurality of pivoted arms for folding the main frame together to fold in the handle base and the rear wheel support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Inventor: Hui-Te Tsai
  • Patent number: 8047974
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a bar assembly and weight assemblies and can be used according to various methods of performing exercise routines using the apparatus. An exemplary exercise apparatus includes bar segments that are coupled together to create a bar assembly. Weight can be added to the bar assembly and the assembled device can be used to perform exercises that involve, for example, twisting and stretching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Stephen A. Kanelos
  • Patent number: 8029425
    Abstract: A portable multipurpose whole body exercise device which can be used for general fitness, Pilates-type, core strengthening, therapeutic, and rehabilitative exercises as well as stretching and physical therapy and which includes storable accessories that can be withdrawn from storage within the device and subsequently secured to the main tubular portion of the apparatus. The storable accessories can be used for a variety of resistance, stretching, and strength training exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Annovium Products, LLC
    Inventors: Darya Kathleen Bronston, Matthew Arf, John Russell Stump
  • Patent number: 7972249
    Abstract: A gym apparatus combining a plurality of cardiovascular exercise machines such as a bike system with weight training machines allowing a user to have many different types of exercise equipment and maintain it in a small space. The apparatus features a housing, an extendable Pilates seat component, a foldable wrist exercise, a bike system, a retractable chin up bar; power barbells in the inner cavity of the housing; and a foldable power barbell bar operatively connected to the power barbells via a pulley system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Paulito B. Napalan
  • Patent number: 7806812
    Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable exercise device comprising a seat with a front and rear portion. The front portion is pivotably attached to at least one support member. The rear portion includes an intermediate pivotably lateral support member attached between first and second vertical support members. Each of the first and second vertical support members includes top and bottom ends. The seat is configured to pivot to at least two positions including an open position and a folded position. A back support is pivotably secured to the intermediate pivotable lateral support member. The back support is configured to pivot to at least two positions including an open position and a folded position. A resistance apparatus is secured between the first and second vertical support members. The resistance apparatus is configured to supply a variable resistive force when at least one connector coupled to the resistance apparatus is pulled by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Product Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Humble, Hans A. Barth
  • Patent number: 7794365
    Abstract: A collapsible training device and method are disclosed. The training device is of the cycling type and may be fully folded into a relatively small and aesthetic stowing cabinet when not in use leaving the room free and nice or may be opened to a workout position when training is carried out.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Inventor: Nir Daniel
  • Patent number: 7553267
    Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Perfect Pushup LLC
    Inventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
  • Patent number: 7458920
    Abstract: A method of displaying exercise weight components in a retail environment includes disposing a weight case in a retail environment, the weight case including a bottom member and a first side wall attached to the bottom member, the first side wall including a opening formed into an outer face of the first side wall and adapted to maintain an exercise weight component in a substantially upright manner with the bottom member resting on a support surface. A plurality of exercise weight components is maintained by the weight case, at least one of the plurality of weight components maintained in the opening of the first side wall. The exercise weight component maintained in the opening of the first side wall is presented to an observer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Target Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Hallar
  • Patent number: 7410450
    Abstract: A portable elastic resistance exercise apparatus comprising two panels selectively affixed in a 90 degree angle. Both panels are padded for user interaction. Elastic resistance is positioned as chosen within cutouts in the back panel, at any height and with any resistance chosen. Grips on the resistance enable either grasping or hooking around limbs or body parts. The apparatus folds for portability and also includes non-skid and other anchoring devices for temporary affixation to foreign objects and surfaces. The apparatus therefore offers a truly portable, all-in-one exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Kenneth F. Paulding
  • Patent number: 7175572
    Abstract: A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise device in an open hand grip. The dumbbells are removably connected to the cross bar to permit use of the dumbbells separately, with or without the grips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Top Form Fitness Systems, Inc
    Inventor: William L. Stonecipher
  • Patent number: 6887187
    Abstract: An apparatus used for exercising includes a shaft with a crossbar mounted at one end. A pair of stirrups connected by a cord are trained about a pulley which is carried by the crossbar. The apparatus may be used for simulating a bicycle-like motion by placing one's feet in the stirrups while sitting down and alternatingly pumping the back and forth in the stirrups. A second handle and carrying case complete the apparatus such that when the crossbar and pulley are removed from the shaft the handle may be removably attached to the same end and the shaft then used as a walking assist device. The crossbar, pulley, and stirrups may then be stored in the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Inventor: Bradley R. Renz
  • Publication number: 20040198568
    Abstract: A hand held exercise device includes a pair of dumbbells rotatably attached to a cross bar and which can be held between the hands of a user gripping the dumbbells. Grips are preferably positionable around the dumbbells to require the user to hold the exercise device in an open hand grip. The dumbbells are removably connected to the cross bar to permit use of the dumbbells separately, with or without the grips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: William L. Stonecipher
  • Publication number: 20040176215
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus furniture includes an exercise apparatus having two connection members on two sides of a fist end thereof and a support board is pivotably connected to the two connection members by two tubes extending from an underside of the support board. Two tubes extend from the underside of the support board so as to stand on the floor to main the support board in a horizontal plane. The top surface of the support can be used as a table top or cushion pads are put on the support board to be a sofa when the exercise apparatus is not in use. The tubes perform as hand rails when the support board is positioned upright.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventor: Federico Gramaccioni
  • Patent number: 6607493
    Abstract: The present invention disclosed relates to heart beat analysis device and method capable of measuring the heart beats of an individual in physical exercise, notifying the individual of a suitable exercise amount with messages or warning sounds, and allowing the individual to listen to the radio or music.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2003
    Assignee: Hyunwon Inc.
    Inventor: O. Shik Song
  • Patent number: 6500105
    Abstract: A portable exercising apparatus includes a chest-expander, two rod members adapted for fastening to two handles at two distal ends of the chest-expander for vertical pulling exercises, two wheels adapted for mounting on one rod member for back and forth body extending exercises on the floor, and a bag adapted for holding parts of the exercising apparatus when the exercising apparatus is not in use or fastening to the other handle of the chest-expander to hold a pad to support the knees on the floor when performing back and forth body extending exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Inventor: Johnson Kuo
  • Patent number: 6093136
    Abstract: An apparatus for performing exercises including a case for transporting the exercise device and for use in performing the exercises. The case can be a simulated briefcase, so that the exercise device can be carried around like ordinary luggage, or be another type of container. Included are elastic cables which can be moved from stowed positions in the case to exercising positions in which portions of the cables extend outwardly from the case. The portions of the cables remaining in the case are restrained against stretching thereby allowing essentially only the portions of the cables extending outwardly from the case to be stretched. In performing exercises, the outwardly extending portions of the cables are pulled against the case, thereby setting up isometric forces which resist the pulling action and enable the desired strength training. It is possible to exercise all of the major muscle groups and to replicate the exercises performed on popular stationary exercise apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2000
    Inventor: David L. Whipple
  • Patent number: 6079984
    Abstract: A portable system for multiple educational activities includes multiple planks and connectors and allows for the arrangement of the planks and connectors in different configurations to enable use for a variety of activities. One of the activities requires four planks be configured in a square shape with the connectors attached to the ends of two of the planks thereby allowing sliding engagement with slots in the sides of the other two planks. A second activity requires two planks be attached at one end via a pivot joint which allows for variation of the angle between the planks. Also provided is a method for using the portable system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Inventors: Cheri B. Torres, Carolyn R. Morton, Tom L. Carter
  • Patent number: 6068580
    Abstract: An exercise device comprises a relatively large diameter ball having a pair of handles projecting from opposite sides of the ball. To use the device, one may grasp one or both handles and manipulate the device following specific exercise routines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2000
    Assignee: Hedstrom Corporation
    Inventors: Randy J. Myers, Karl M. Fickenscher, James E. Cotter
  • Patent number: 5997442
    Abstract: A portable, multi-purpose exercise system that includes dumbbell bars configured for interconnection to form a barbell and a plurality of hollow, rigid discs configured for attachment to the dumbbell bars. The discs are fillable with water to provide a consistent and accurate amount of weight. The discs and dumbbell bars are stored within a portable transport and storage case that may be used as a bench for weightlifting exercises and a bench step for aerobic exercise. A headrest is included that is attachable to the storage case and extension blocks are provided for adjusting the height of the storage case when used for exercise. The extension blocks also provide extra storage space for other items, along with a separate storage compartment that is configured for storing the headrest when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 7, 1999
    Inventor: Richard A. Cordes
  • Patent number: 5839991
    Abstract: A therapy device for conducting rehabilitative exercises that includes a base having a receptacle. A standard is capable of being positioned in the receptacle in a substantially vertical position and has a plurality of adjustable arms slidably mounted on it. A locking mechanism is used to secure the standard in the vertical position. Each arm has means for being slidably mounted to the standard and a locking mechanism for fixing the arm at a height along the vertical, longitudinal axis of the standard. Each arm also includes a fastening means for removably securing occupational therapy exercise items, such as hooks, rings, and other items. The base of the therapy device include a slot for receiving the standard and may be shaped and sized to resemble an attache or brief case and to include a handle and one or more bins for holding occupational therapy exercise items. The bin may be compartmentalized and have a lid to secure exercise items therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Inventor: Timothy L. Hall