Patents Examined by Andrew M Kobylarz
  • Patent number: 11648441
    Abstract: A folding exercise bike has handlebar telescoping members configured to support handlebars, seat telescoping members configured to support a seat, a lower frame member from which the seat telescoping members and the handlebar telescoping members extend, pedals having an attachment point above the lower frame member, a first pair of legs attached to one end of the lower frame member and a second pair of legs attached to another end of the lower frame member. Each leg of the first pair of legs extending at an oblique angle from the lower frame member in a deployed position configured to support the folding exercise bike on a surface and each leg of the second pair of legs extending from lower frame member at an oblique angle in the deployed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Breakaway Industries LLC
    Inventors: Connor Nemetz, John Stump
  • Patent number: 11642569
    Abstract: An exercise device comprising a metallic box, two motors mounted at left and right sides of the box, a mirror touch screen, a camera, a loudspeaker, two motors mounted at the left and right bottom of the box, movable arms at slide tracks at both sides, a voltage transformer for the mirror touch screen, and four drive boards for four motors. All these four motors connect with gear reducers. Four carriages ride on both sides of slide tracks. The upper left and right two carriages provide support for upper limbs exercise. The lower left and right two carriages provide support for lower limbs exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Macvon LLC
    Inventor: Xing Zhang
  • Patent number: 11638855
    Abstract: The present technology relates to an information processing apparatus, information processing method, and program that make it possible to encourage a user to consume energy. The information processing apparatus includes a presentation control unit that controls presentation of energy consumption of a user in a time period from detection of a first trigger to detection of a second trigger. The first trigger causes energy consumption to be presented. The second trigger causes energy consumption to be presented. The present technology is applicable, for example, to a mobile information terminal such as a wearable device or a smartphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Masanori Katsu, Yasutaka Fukumoto, Kiminobu Nishimura
  • Patent number: 11623114
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for remote clinical monitoring performance of exercises using a smart resistance exercise device including a resistance band, a first handle connected to a first end of the resistance band and a second handle connected to a second end of the resistance band, a force sensing assembly operably coupled to the resistance band, and a local receiving device communicatively coupled to the force sensing assembly. The force sensing assembly of the device includes a housing, and a force sensor disposed in the housing and operatively connected to the resistance band to measure a force exerted on the resistance band. The force sensing assembly also includes a processing and communication module communicatively coupled to the force sensor to receive measurements of the force sensor and communicatively coupled to the local receiving device to transmit the measurements to the local receiving device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignees: Trustees of Dartmouth College, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, for itself and on behalf of Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinic Lebanon
    Inventors: Suehayla Mohieldin, Ryan J. Halter, John A. Batsis, Colin Minor, Curtis Lee Petersen
  • Patent number: 11617916
    Abstract: An inclinable bench system for exercise that is attachable to a wall with a mounting bracket, is extendable outwardly from the wall when in use, and is retractable towards the wall when not in use. The inclinable bench generally includes a torso portion and a seat portion on a support segment, latches for selectively latching the bench to the support segment in a first position with the torso and seat portions parallel for extension and retraction, latches for latching the bench in a plurality of selected second positions with the torso and seat portions inclined, and latch operators for operating the latches for the bench to move between the first and second positions. The seat portion is movably supported on a two-level rail and as the bench is moved between the first and second positions the seat portion is automatically inclined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B. Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson, Kevin D. Barth, Alexander M. Johnson, Michael W. Nesemeier
  • Patent number: 11607583
    Abstract: An indoor, stationary, bicycle training device that provides advantages over conventional designs of exercise bicycles is provided. The stationary bicycle may include a tilting/pivoting mechanism to orient the indoor bicycle to simulate descending or climbing. The indoor bicycle may include flexible and resilient frame elements to support the indoor training device to move side-to-side under some riding situations thereby simulating the side-to-side swaying motion of an outdoor bicycle under the same riding situations. The indoor bicycle may include several combinations of frame adjustments to provide configurable dimensions of the indoor bicycle to adjust the frame to properly fit the rider, which may be adjusted based on corresponding dimensions of a user's outdoor bicycle. Still other aspects of the stationary bicycle device may aid in creating an “outdoor” feeling while using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Patent number: 11590380
    Abstract: An adjustable barbell system may include a base, two or more weights, a handle assembly, an additional weight, and selection assembly. The two or more weights may be supported by the base and grouped into a first set of weights associated with one end of the barbell system and a second set of weights associated with an opposing end of the barbell system. The handle assembly may be selectively fixedly joined to the first and second set of weights. The additional weight may be disposed distally of the handle assembly. The selection assembly may be secured to the additional weight. The selection assembly may include a selection member that may be linearly moveable between a selected position where the additional weight is operatively secured to the handle assembly and an unselected position where the additional weight is disengaged from the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Pohl, Todd D. Anderson
  • Patent number: 11590382
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing an adjustable amount of tension to various portions of a body of a user. The tension can be exhibited by cables that extend from the body mounted device. The cables can be routed through a pulley assembly located with cables guides of the body mounted device. A user can adjust the tension of the cables using knobs located at the ends of the cable guides. The cables can terminate at bands, which can be attached to appendages of the user during training. When the user is wearing the body mounted device, a mounting plate of the body mounted device can conform to the shoulders of the user, and a separate plate of the body mounted device can be depressed against a back side of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: 1109 BRAVO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Tedesco, Benjamin Bowlby
  • Patent number: 11571603
    Abstract: An exercising equipment having base formed of a U-shape pipe; first and second arms, each rotatably connected to the base and having a securing knob engageable to affix the arm at an acute angle to the base; first paddle rotatably connected at a first connecting point to the first arm; second paddle rotatably connected at a second connecting point to the second arm; foldable connecting bar assembly connected at one end to the first paddle and at the second end to the second paddle, to thereby form an S-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming an extended position and form a W-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming a folded position; and, at least one variable friction pivot assembly attached at the first or second connecting points thereby applying variable friction to rotation of at least one of the first or second paddles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Willy Wei Yu Ho
  • Patent number: 11554287
    Abstract: An exercise machine component comprises a cable connection base adapted to attach to an end of a cable, a chamber adapted to receive a key through an opening of the chamber, a biasing mechanism within the chamber, and a receiving groove within the chamber wherein the biasing mechanism biases the key against the receiving groove so that the key is securely fixed within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammadali Parsian, Dana Robert Nicholson, Aly E. Orady
  • Patent number: 11547899
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a stationary frame, a handlebar assembly, a frontal-torso assembly, a resistance assembly, a rotatable crankset having a pair of crankarms with pedals mounted thereon where the crankset is positioned rearward of the handlebar assembly and the frontal-torso assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Marty Williams
  • Patent number: 11534658
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an exercise bike capable of folding and changing at multiple angles. The exercise bike includes a base unit, a stand unit pivotally connected to a front end of the base unit, and a first resistance unit and a second resistance unit arranged on the stand unit and suitable for providing resistance for limbs when moving. The stand unit includes a lower riser that rotates in a first angle range relative to the base unit, and an upper riser that rotates in a second angle range relative to the lower riser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Xiamen DMaster Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ching Tseng
  • Patent number: 11517787
    Abstract: An exercise device for alternating movement of arms and legs by which users perform alternating active exercises and passive exercises repetitively is revealed. The exercise device includes a base, a hand driving member, and a leg driving member. Both the hand and leg driving member are pivotally connected to the base while the leg driving member is arranged under the hand driving member. One end of the hand driving member and one end of the leg driving member are configured to be pivotally rotated on the base. The hand and leg driving members are pivotally connected by a linkage. By the pivotal connections of the above parts, the hand and leg driving members are linked and moved with each other so as to lift up or press down arms and legs for stretching. The stretching of arms and legs also generates pressure on the abdomen of the user to exercise his or her abdomen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Inventor: Ping-Hung Chang
  • Patent number: 11504564
    Abstract: An exercise machine and a resistance and brake compound control structure are disclosed. The resistance and brake compound control structure includes a sleeve, a push rod, an elastic member, a compound operating member, and a pushing member. The push rod is disposed in the sleeve. The elastic member exerts a force to the push rod for giving the push rod a return elastic force. The compound operating member includes an operating portion and a screw rod. The screw rod has a pushing end extending into the sleeve. The pushing member is disposed in the sleeve in a non-rotatable manner. The pushing member has a threaded hole. The screw rod is screwed to the threaded hole. The exercise machine uses the resistance and brake compound control structure to adjust resistance and brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Great Fitness Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 11497956
    Abstract: A combination exercise rack adjustment device allows the combination exercise rack to have multiple positions for an upright. The positions translate to different angles that are used for specific exercises such as bench press and squats. The device has a cam with an extension that dictates the angle of the upright. In the preferred embodiment, a post is described that includes the adjustment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Coulter Ventures, LLC.
    Inventor: Timothy Keith Grissel, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11491365
    Abstract: A treadmill has a base with a vertically displaceable platform. A mechanism is provided that resists the downward movement of the platform in response to a load applied to the platform. The mechanism also rebounds the platform upwardly with a force applied to the platform in response to a decrease of a load on the platform. A support structure enables stable vertical positioning of the platform with respect to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Beyer, Stacy E. Stamm, Jay T. Worobets, Brian R. Brothers, Andrew James Lewis, Thomas J. Sawarynski, Jr., Edward F. Wettlaufer, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11484750
    Abstract: Climber exercise machine comprises a frame connected to a base through a base connection, the frame pivotable about the base connection. A right handle and a left handle are connected to respective right and left sides of the frame, the right handle moving within a first range of motion, the left handle moving within a second range of motion. A right pedal and a left pedal are connected to the respective right and left sides of the frame, the right pedal moving within a third range of motion, the left pedal moving within a forth range of motion. The right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal movable generally in the same plane. An angle between the frame and a plane parallel to an underside of the base is adjustable while the climber exercise machine is mounted by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: DRIP FITNESS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Silver, Russell Sinacori, Darren Tarver
  • Patent number: 11478676
    Abstract: According to one example, an exercise system includes a vertical housing, a first weighted touchpoint coupled to the vertical housing and configured to allow a user to exercise one or more muscles on a first side of the user, a first weight system coupled to the first weighted touchpoint, a second weighted touchpoint coupled to the vertical housing and configured to allow the user to exercise one or more muscles on a second side of the user, and a second weight system coupled to the second weighted touchpoint. The exercise system further includes a control system configured to cause the first weight system to automatically provide a first heavier weight to the first weighted touchpoint for a first exercise and further cause the second weight system to automatically provide a second lighter weight to the second weighted touchpoint for the first exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: OFFSET VENTURES, LLC
    Inventors: Salvatore LoDuca, Matthew Fisher
  • Patent number: 11465010
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed of an exercise bench. The exercise bench includes a girder coupled to a seat, the girder including a front end and a rear end. A first fitting is coupled to the front end and a second fitting is coupled to the rear end. A front leg is rotatably coupled to the first fitting so that the front leg can rotate about the first fitting between a deployed position and a stored position, and a rear leg is rotatably coupled to the second fitting so that the rear leg can rotate about the second fitting between a deployed position and a stored position. A pair of backrest rails are coupled to a backrest and rotatably coupled to the second fitting, and an angular adjustment mechanism can be used to adjust the angle of the backrest relative to the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Willy Wei Yu Ho
  • Patent number: 11458354
    Abstract: An exercise system includes two or more exercise machines coupled together. Each exercise machine can include a modular exercise machine offering one or more unique exercise functions. To vary or change the exercise system, the exercise machines may decouple from each other and couple to a different exercise machine. Examples of the exercise machines include osteogenic, muscular hypertrophy and cardiovascular devices. These exercise systems enable modifications to the exercise machines for user rehabilitation. The exercise machines can monitor other exercise machines and provide feedback to a user through a computer display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Rehab2Fit Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl