Patents Assigned to Technogym S.p.A.
  • Publication number: 20090215591
    Abstract: An exercise machine (1) for developing motor abilities and muscular strength, of the type comprising at least one supporting frame (2), at least one flexible cable (4) wound on a plurality of pulleys (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) rotatably supported by the frame (2) and connected to at least one resistant load (7), at least one grip element (5a; 5b; 5c) connected to the cable (4) and designed to be operated by a user in order to perform an exercise, the machine being characterized in that it comprises at least one return device (14), to which the ends (4?, 4?) of the cable (4) are connected, said return device designed to return the cable (4) to the initial configuration after an exercise has been performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: NERIO ALESSANDRI, LUCA BENINI, MARCO CASADEI
  • Publication number: 20090215595
    Abstract: A grip element for an exercise machine, comprising at least a substantially tubular handgrip (2), forming at least one outer surface (3) to be gripped by the user's hand while performing exercises to develop muscles or the like, and having at least one substantially longitudinal through-channel (4) in which there will engage at least one flexible cable (5) connected to at least one resistant load of at least one exercise machine, the grip element being characterized in that said handgrip (2) comprises means (6) for selective locking of the grip element in any position along the cable (5), the locking means being designed to prevent the handgrip (2) from sliding relative to the cable (5) when the grip element is manually translated and/or rotated in any direction in space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: NERIO ALESSANDRI, LUCA BENINI, ROBERTO MALAGUTI, PAOLO PIERI, MARCO CASADEI
  • Publication number: 20090156363
    Abstract: An exercise machine with an adaptive interface comprises: a processing unit (7) for managing and controlling the machine; sensor means (9) for transferring information about the machine operating state to the processing unit (7); a user interface (10) equipped with means (11) for displaying the machine current operating state; manual control means (12) for the machine functions; optimization means (19), controlled by the processing unit (7) and designed to modify the display means (11) and the manual control means (12) when there are variations in at least one machine operating parameter detected by the sensor means (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: JARNO GUIDI, MARCO DE ANGELIS, ALESSANDRO OLIVIERI
  • Publication number: 20090109346
    Abstract: A control device for receivers of information based on the propagation of the electromagnetic field, particularly for television sets, comprises an input interface (20) for receiving analogue and digital television signals (100, 110); tuning means (30) for selecting an analogue channel (100a) or a digital channel (110a); a decoding circuit (40); an output interface (50) for connecting the device (1) to a television set (10) and sending a main signal (120) incorporating content to be displayed; a selection block (60) for selectively connecting to the output interface (50) an analogue output (31b, 32b) of the tuning means (30) or an output (40b) of the decoding circuit (40); a processing unit (70) connected to the tuning means (30) and for sending a first signal (130) representing a channel to be selected; the processing unit (70) being connected to the selection block (60) to send a second signal (140) and identify which signal must be sent to the output interface (50); the processing unit (70) is controlled b
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.p.A.
    Inventors: Luigi VIARANI, Mirco BARDUCCI
  • Publication number: 20090105047
    Abstract: A device for analyzing and monitoring exercise done by a user comprises at least a portable support (2), electric power supply means, sensor means (3) for measuring the exercise done by the user during at least one predetermined period of time, expressed at least in the form of at least one non-dimensional parameter, at least one memory (4) designed to archive data relating to the measurement of exercise done by the user, display means (5) for displaying the measurement of the exercise done by the user and the data archived in the memory, data communication means (6a), (6b) and at least one processing unit (7a), (7b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Jarno GUIDI, Mario FEDRIGA, Timothy Sean O'CONNELL, JR.
  • Patent number: 7479092
    Abstract: An exercise machine (1) comprises means (10) for performing an exercise, allowing a user to perform at least one predetermined gymnastic exercise, and adjusting means (20), for adjusting the operation of the means (10) for performing an exercise. The exercise machine (1) also has a predetermined number of sensors (30), for detecting at least one exercise machine (1) operating parameter (100). A processing unit (40) receives the operating parameter (100) and generates one or more web pages (110) incorporating the operating parameter (100). Connecting means (60) create a permanent connection between the Internet network (150) and the processing unit (40). A receiver-transmitter block (50) receives a request signal (120) from a remote processor (70) by means of the permanent connection, and transmits a transmission signal (130) incorporating one or more web pages (110) to the remote processor (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Roberto Zini
  • Publication number: 20080119332
    Abstract: An exercise machine comprises a frame and means for performing an exercise associated with the frame to allow a user to perform at least a predetermined exercise; the exercise machine comprises an interface which can be associated, by means of a relative connection, with an audio/video storage and reproduction device with which information and commands can be exchanged, in particular when the exercise is being performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventor: MAURIZIO ROMAN
  • Publication number: 20080015094
    Abstract: An exercise machine comprises an element for an application of a force by a user, a plurality of weights for countering the force applied on the element, which can be stacked on one another, a load regulator which in turn comprises a pulling bar, the pulling bar is able to slide in a longitudinal slot and can be associated with the weights and has a plurality of grooves along its longitudinal extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventor: Simone Casagrande
  • Publication number: 20060199708
    Abstract: An exercise machine having a frame, at least one resistance element supported by a frame and at least one gripping element a user interface and connected to at least one resistance element by means of at least one operating cable; the gripping element having at least one coupling element for at least one end of said cable; the coupling element including a joint freely rotatable with respect to said user interface in such a way that the end of cable becomes stressed solely in traction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: September 7, 2006
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Nerio ALESSANDRI, Mario FEDRIGA, Simone CASAGRANDE
  • Patent number: 7001312
    Abstract: In an exercise apparatus comprising a fixed support member (3) and a moving part (2) which can perform movements correlated to the exchange of forces between a user and the apparatus, a support device (1) comprises: elastic supporting means (4); means (6) for damping the movements of the moving part (2) and adjusting means (7). The damping means (6) are arranged parallel with the supporting means (4) and comprise a magnetic actuator (8), in which a first, moving component (9) has an electroconductive element (11), and a second, fixed component (10) comprises a permanent magnet (12) and a non-permanent magnet (13) connected to one another to form at least one air gap (14) which houses the electroconductive element (11). Electrical energizing of the electroconductive element (11), whether generated or induced, applies to the first component (9) of the actuator (8) a reactive magnetic force which opposes the translational movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Gianmatteo Fabbri
  • Publication number: 20050272562
    Abstract: Exercise machine in which a resistance element and an exercise station unit are arranged side by side to exchange energy; the resistance element having at least one arm carried rotatably by a frame around a fixed shaft, and a footboard coupled rotatably to the arm; each footboard being movable over an open trajectory P and shaped in such a way as to be interfaceable with a particular portion of an extremity of a user; the exercise station including at least one mechanism suitable for controlling the rotation of the corresponding footboard with respect to the corresponding arm in such a way that each footboard is inclined inwards on the outward thrust stroke of the relative arm, and is simultaneously rotated forward, so as to lower its respective front section and raise its respective rear section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Applicant: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.
    Inventors: Nerio ALESSANDRI, Francesco DELLA VITTORIA, Fabio FERRETTI, Gianmatteo FABBRI
  • Publication number: 20040266591
    Abstract: An exercise machine comprises: a mounting frame (1); at least two user positions (18, 181, 205); power transmission means (2) designed to connect corresponding machine actuators (3) in such a way that the power applied by the users to the actuators (3) and transmitted by the transmission means (2) reciprocally and alternately produces an active force and a resistant force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Leo Zaccherini
  • Publication number: 20040097341
    Abstract: An exercise machine, of the type used for gymnastic or rehabilitative exercises, comprises a combination of: a frame (2); dynamic means (3), supported by the frame (2), interacting with a user for the performance of gymnastic or rehabilitative exercises; means (4) for generating an air flow around the user; essence diffuser means (5) which can be combined with the generator means (4) to allow the generated air flow to be scented, when required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Enrico Manaresi, Gianmatteo Fabbri
  • Publication number: 20040072652
    Abstract: An exercise machine (1) comprises means (10) for performing an exercise, allowing a user to perform at least one predetermined gymnastic exercise, and adjusting means (20), for adjusting the operation of the means (10) for performing an exercise. The exercise machine (1) also has a predetermined number of sensors (30), for detecting at least one exercise machine (1) operating parameter (100). A processing unit (40) receives the operating parameter (100) and generates one or more web pages (110) incorporating the operating parameter (100). Connecting means (60) create a permanent connection between the Internet network (150) and the processing unit (40). A receiver-transmitter block (50) receives a request signal (120) from a remote processor (70) by means of the permanent connection, and transmits a transmission signal (130) incorporating one or more web pages (110) to the remote processor (70).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Roberto Zini
  • Publication number: 20040058786
    Abstract: In an exercise apparatus comprising a fixed support member (3) and a moving part (2) which can perform movements correlated to the exchange of forces between a user and the apparatus, a support device (1) comprises: elastic supporting means (4); means (6) for damping the movements of the moving part (2) and adjusting means (7). The damping means (6) are arranged parallel with the supporting means (4) and comprise a magnetic actuator (8), in which a first, moving component (9) has an electroconductive element (11), and a second, fixed component (10) comprises a permanent magnet (12) and a non-permanent magnet (13) connected to one another to form at least one air gap (14) which houses the electroconductive element (11). Electrical energizing of the electroconductive element (11), whether generated or induced, applies to the first component (9) of the actuator (8) a reactive magnetic force which opposes the translational movement. [FIG.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Technogym S.p.A
    Inventors: Alessandri Nerio, Fabbri Gianmatteo
  • Patent number: D557758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Fedriga, Simone Servadei
  • Patent number: D562416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Mario Fedriga, Simone Servadei
  • Patent number: D566208
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Mario Fedriga
  • Patent number: D566209
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Mario Fedriga
  • Patent number: D586410
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventor: Antonio Citterio