Patents Assigned to Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.
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Patent number: 5902218Abstract: The present invention provides an exerciser system which includes a seating unit, a housing and a channel guide for selectively positioning the seating unit with respect to the housing. The system further includes a pedal exerciser extending from the housing, wherein the pedal exerciser has an elevated transverse crank pin extending therethrough with arms extending in opposite directions from each end of the crank pin and a first and second adjustable rotating resistance exerciser extending from each end of the arm. A row bar exerciser also extends from the housing and provides another adjustable rotating resistance exerciser device to control the resistance of the back and forth movement of the row bar. The row bar provides a T-handle with either flexible or rigid members extending therefrom with adjustable rotating resistance exercisers on each end. The seating unit is provided in a semi-recumbent position to provide a low-impact exercise workout for the user thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Assignee: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.Inventor: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.
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Patent number: 5749816Abstract: An adjustable rotating resistance exerciser wherein an adjustment knob functions to supply an axial force to a series of interleaved washers and compressible washers to adjust the rotational restriction of a tubular grip handle, which is disposed on an inner collar that is affixed to a tubular handlebar. The exerciser may be configured such that it is adaptable to a riding bicycle or a stationary exercise bicycle or the exerciser may be affixed to various size tubes or bars such that it may be used in any convenient location. A further embodiment of the present invention may be utilized by incorporating the adjustable rotating resistance exerciser with a tabletop unit which can be used by individuals confined to wheelchairs, hospital beds or nursing homes. Furthermore, the tabletop unit may be modified to accept foot plates so that individuals may use the rotational exerciser to exercise ankle and calf muscles.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1997Date of Patent: May 12, 1998Assignee: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.Inventors: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr., Jeffrey T. Bertka
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Patent number: 5709630Abstract: An adjustable rotating resistance exerciser wherein an adjustment knob functions to supply an axial force to a series of interleaved washers and compressible washers to adjust the rotational restriction of a tubular grip handle, which is disposed on an inner collar that is affixed to a tubular handlebar. The exerciser may be configured such that it is adaptable to a riding bicycle or a stationary exercise bicycle or the exerciser may be affixed to various size tubes or bars such that it may be used in any convenient location. A further embodiment of the present invention may be utilized by incorporating the adjustable rotating resistance exerciser with a tabletop unit which can be used by individuals confined to wheelchairs, hospital beds or nursing homes. Furthermore, the tabletop unit may be modified to accept foot plates so that individuals may use the rotational exerciser to exercise ankle and calf muscles.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 1997Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.Inventors: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr., Jeffrey T. Bertka
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Patent number: 5634871Abstract: An adjustable rotating resistance exerciser wherein an adjustment knob functions to supply an axial force to a series of interleaved washers and compressible washers to adjust the rotational restriction of a tubular grip handle, which is disposed on an inner collar that is affixed to a tubular handlebar. The exerciser may be configured such that it is adaptable to a riding bicycle or a stationary exercise bicycle or the exerciser may be affixed to various size tubes or bars such that it may be used in any convenient location. A further embodiment of the present invention may be utilized by incorporating the adjustable rotating resistance exerciser with a tabletop unit which can be used by individuals confined to wheelchairs, hospital beds or nursing homes. Furthermore, the tabletop unit may be modified to accept foot plates so that individuals may use the rotational exerciser to exercise ankle and calf muscles.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1996Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.Inventors: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr., Jeffrey T. Bertka
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Patent number: 5487709Abstract: An adjustable rotating resistance exerciser wherein an adjustment knob functions to supply an axial force to a series of interleaved washers and compressible washers to adjust the rotational restriction of a tubular grip handle, which is disposed on an inner collar that is affixed to a tubular handlebar. The exerciser may be configured such that it is adaptable to a riding bicycle or a stationary exercise bicycle or the exerciser may be affixed to various size robes or bars such that it may be used in any convenient location. A further embodiment of the present invention may be utilized by incorporating the adjustable rotating resistance exerciser with a tabletop unit which can be used by individuals confined to wheelchairs, hospital beds or nursing homes. Furthermore, the tabletop unit may be modified to accept foot plates so that individuals may use the rotational exerciser to exercise ankle and calf muscles.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 1994Date of Patent: January 30, 1996Assignee: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr.Inventors: Thomas E. Froelich, Sr., Jeffrey T. Bertka