Patents Assigned to Cybex International, Inc.
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Patent number: 7666123Abstract: The subject invention provides an upper body exercise machine with increased joint range of motion along with more consistently applied torque to the joint throughout the entire range of exercise. The exercise machine includes dual axis, dual hinge mechanisms enabling a user emulate the natural biomechanical motion associated with free weights, while maintaining the stability of an exercise machine and providing more consistent loading than free weights. The dual axis, dual hinge mechanisms permit the handles to be independently or in combination moved longitudinally and laterally in a relationship selected by the user.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2003Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Giannelli
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Patent number: 7608024Abstract: A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus comprising a generally upright stationary frame on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end to a distal end relative to the frame, the pivot mechanism enabling pivoting of the arm mechanism such that the distal end of the arm mechanism is adjustably movable between positions of variable distance away from the frame, wherein a cable mechanism is mounted around one or more pulleys, the cable mechanism having a first end interconnected to a handle mechanism which is mounted at the distal end of the elongated arm mechanism, the cable mechanism being interconnected to a weight resistance mechanism such that a user may grasp and pull the handle mechanism against an opposing force exerted by the weight resistance mechanism through the cable mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sechrest, Raymond Giannelli, Stephen C. Wendt, Scott Lee
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Patent number: 7568999Abstract: An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine defined user selected arc segment. The exercise device can include a frame, a linkage movably engaged with the frame, a foot support movably engaged with the linkage, a crank arm movably engaged with the frame, a motor operative to move the crank arm location with respect to the frame, and a drive linkage movably engaging the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Publication number: 20090176625Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame; a curved ramp comprised of a non-articulating, non-pivoting curved member that defines a unitary curved path of travel between a selected forward and selected rearward position; a foot support adapted to travel along the unitary curved path from the selected forward position to the selected rearward position and to travel along the same unitary curved path from the selected rearward position to the selected forward position; and a handle interconnected to the foot support and adapted to move in the same direction, forward or rearward, as the foot support via the interconnection to the foot support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2009Publication date: July 9, 2009Applicant: CYBEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Publication number: 20090170668Abstract: Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee, Arnold Gillen
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Publication number: 20090170675Abstract: Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee, Arnold Gillen
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Publication number: 20090170669Abstract: Exercise apparatus and method with selectively variable stabilization enabling a user to progressively increase his/her core body muscular strength. In various embodiments, the exercise apparatus includes a resistance cabling system providing a user defined line of motion, and a partial stabilizer pad being adjustably positionable offset from the line of motion, wherein the user's core body is positionable against the pad and required to resist the torque created by the offset. The user can progressively increase the distance between the line of motion and partial stabilizer pad, in order to progressively increase the force which the user's core body must resist to maintain an upright stature. In this way, the user can progressively, over time, increase his or her core body strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2008Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee, Arnold Gillen
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Patent number: 7503882Abstract: A multiple exercise performance or positioning apparatus comprising a generally upright stationary frame on which is mounted an elongated arm mechanism which is mounted on a pivot mechanism, the arm mechanism extending from a proximal end to a distal end relative to the frame, the pivot mechanism enabling pivoting of the arm mechanism such that the distal end of the arm mechanism is adjustably movable between positions of variable distance away from the frame, wherein a cable mechanism is mounted around one or more pulleys, the cable mechanism having a first end interconnected to a handle mechanism which is mounted at the distal end of the elongated arm mechanism, the cable mechanism being interconnected to a weight resistance mechanism such that a user may grasp and pull the handle mechanism against an opposing force exerted by the weight resistance mechanism through the cable mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2007Date of Patent: March 17, 2009Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Scott Sechrest, Raymond Giannelli, Stephen C. Wendt, Scott Lee
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Publication number: 20090042699Abstract: Apparatus and method for simulating a back and forth leg or foot movement, the apparatus comprising: a pair of pivotable support mechanisms supported on a frame, a pair of foot pedals mounted on the support mechanisms for back and forth movement along an arcuate path of translation movement, the foot pedals being adjustable to a selected segment of an overall arcuate path of translation movement. The apparatus includes handles or arms interconnected or interlinked to the foot pedals for upper body pushing or pulling energy input. The handles or arms pivot together with and in the same back or forth direction as the pedals to which they are interlinked.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: February 12, 2009Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Publication number: 20080312048Abstract: A treadmill comprising: a pair of rollers mounted on a frame; an endless running belt wound around the rollers under a selected tension; at least one of the rollers having a roller pulley for receiving a drive belt; a drive mechanism comprising a driven rotor having a drive pulley; the drive belt being wound around the roller pulley and the drive pulley at a drive tension created by the selected tension in the running belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventor: Robert Cassano
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Publication number: 20080287265Abstract: An exercise device comprising: a foot support arranged on a frame for supporting a user standing upright on the foot support, the foot support being movable on the frame back and forth between a rearward position and a forward position along any one of a plurality of separate, reproducible user selectable segments of an overall arcuate path; the foot support being supported in a cantilevered arrangement on a rear linkage that is pivotally mounted on the frame for back and forth movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee, Gordon Andrade
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Publication number: 20080261780Abstract: An exercise device comprising: a foot support arranged on a frame for supporting a user standing upright on the foot support, the foot support being movable on the frame back and forth between a rearward position and a forward position along an arcuate path; the foot support being supported in a cantilevered arrangement on a rear linkage that is pivotally mounted on the frame for back and forth movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Publication number: 20080167169Abstract: The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the exercise. The stabilizer pad can be part of a user support structure having a seat surface, a pelvic stabilizer pad and a footrest. The footrest is positioned so the user can apply a force using the leg muscles to push the pelvis into the pelvic stabilization pad. The spatial arrangement of the stabilization assembly which comprises: pelvic stabilizer pad, seat, and footrest combination effectively immobilize the user's pelvic area, preventing it from rotating in either the anterior or posterior direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2008Publication date: July 10, 2008Applicant: Cybex International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Giannelli
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Patent number: 7338415Abstract: The subject invention provides an exercise machine for exercising the lower torso. As described herein, the exercise machine includes a stabilizer pad, which effectively immobilizes the user's lower body to maintain proper pelvic positioning during execution of the exercise. The stabilizer pad can be part of a user support structure having a seat surface, a pelvic stabilizer pad and a footrest. The footrest is positioned so the user can apply a force using the leg muscles to push the pelvis into the pelvic stabilization pad. The spatial arrangement of the stabilization assembly which comprises: pelvic stabilizer pad, seat, and footrest combination effectively immobilize the user's pelvic area, preventing it from rotating in either the anterior or posterior direction.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2006Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventor: Raymond Giannelli
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Patent number: 7335139Abstract: The present invention provides an incremental weight system for use with a weight stack of an exercise machines. As described herein, the incremental weight system enables users to incrementally increase the lifting weight, by adding weights that weigh less then the weight of a weight block. The incremental weight system is integrated onto the top of the weight stack, having a weight selector handle operable connected to a pair of engagement pins. The weight selector handle enables the engagement pins to be extended from and retracted into the assembly housing as the weight selector handle is rotated. Incremental weights are disposed at opposite ends of the weight stack. By rotating the weight selector handle, the engagement pins are extended from the assembly housing and engage the increment weights.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2002Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Ricky J. Bartholomew, Arnold B. Gillen
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Patent number: 7278955Abstract: An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine defined user selected arc segment. The exercise device can include a frame, a linkage movably engaged with the frame, a foot support movably engaged with the linkage, a crank arm movably engaged with the frame, a motor operative to move the crank arm location with respect to the frame, and a drive linkage movably engaging the linkage.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Cybex International Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Patent number: D554715Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Patent number: D563489Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee
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Patent number: D564051Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Cybex International Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee, Gordon Andrade
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Patent number: D570429Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Scott Lee