Patents Examined by Andrew S Lo
  • Racking and unracking exercise machine
    Patent number: 11794056
    Abstract: An indication is received from a user to rack or unrack a digital weight. A motor is signaled to apply or remove tension to a cable couple to the motor based at least in part on the indication. The actuator is connected to the cable and is physically arranged to deliver a force to the user. The motor selectively tensions a cable in accordance with an exercise program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Lafrance, Aly E. Orady, Brandt Belson, Sarah Wilson Lewis
  • Exercise machine with adjustable platforms
    Patent number: 11794065
    Abstract: An exercise machine with adjustable platforms for adjusting the angular orientation of one or more end platforms and/or carriage platform to allow for a wide range of exercise moves. The exercise machine includes a rail to which a carriage is movably connected and a first end platform connected to an end of the rail. The carriage includes a platform which may be adjusted between a level position in which the platform is laid flat and a raised position in which the platform is at an angular incline. The first end platform may similarly and independently be adjustable between the level position in which the first end platform is laid flat and a raised position in which the first end platform is at an angular incline. In some embodiments, the exercise machine may include a second end platform which is similarly adjustable between a level position and a raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Max E. Wunderlich
  • Training apparatus
    Patent number: 11794062
    Abstract: A training apparatus having a frame with a pivot bearing on which a seat surface and/or a backrest are pivotably arranged, wherein the training apparatus has at least one actuator and a control unit with which the seat surface and/or the backrest are adjustable, wherein the at least one actuator is operatively connected to the frame and to the seat surface and/or to the backrest is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Dave Baucamp
  • Multi-function exercise machines with mechanical push and pull resistance
    Patent number: 11786774
    Abstract: Exercise machines having a user support and at least one user engagement actuator assembly wherein motion of the at least one user engagement actuator assemblies is resisted in both the push and pull directions by the resisted rotation of a one-direction flywheel that is operatively engaged with a braking mechanism. The resistance of the push direction can be less, greater, or equal to the resistance of the pull direction. Each user engagement actuator assembly can be configured to create various unique push and pull exercise stations. Multiple exercise stations can be mounted on each machine that can be operated independently or concurrently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Product Design Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph K. Ellis
  • Strength training machine
    Patent number: 11786778
    Abstract: A strength training machine includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a first connection assembly, in which a cavity of a first end of the first bracket and a cavity of a first end of the second bracket are provided with a counterweight mechanism, a bottom of the first end of the first bracket and a bottom of the first end of the second bracket are provided with a first sliding pad or wheels, and at least two foot pads, a side wall of the first end of the first bracket and a side wall of the first end of the second bracket are provided with a second sliding pad or wheels; the first connection assembly includes a connection handle, a second end of the first bracket and a second end of the second bracket are connected through the connection handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Guangzhou Yuandong Smart Sports Technology Co. Ltd.
    Inventor: Quansheng Ye
  • Combination stationary exercise equipment
    Patent number: 11786781
    Abstract: A modular exercise apparatus comprising a frame, a common drivetrain supported by the frame and including a common axle, a plurality of input receivers coupled to the common axle, and a resistance member operably coupled to the common axle and operable to provide resistance against rotation of the common axle, a first exercise attachment including a first drive member operably coupled to a first input receiver of the plurality of input receivers of the common drivetrain, and a second exercise attachment including a second drive member operably coupled to a second input receiver of the plurality of input receivers of the common drivetrain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: PROSNITZ SOLUTIONS LLC
    Inventors: Joseph H. Prosnitz, Peter Kyle Gillespie
  • Fitness bike
    Patent number: 11779803
    Abstract: A fitness bike is provided which comprises a support skeleton which comprising a triangular frame which is formed by a connection rod as a transverse rod connecting a front support leg and a rear support leg, an oblique bar of the front support leg, an oblique rod comprising a support box and a connection block of a pedaling device, and a seat column as a vertical rod; a lower end of the oblique bar is fixed on a middle of a horizontal rod of the front support leg, a rear end of the connection rod is fixed at a front side of a middle of a V-shaped rod forming the rear support leg and having an opening facing backward, and a seat support device is mounted on the top of the seat column. The structure of the fitness bike provided is simple, compact, stable, and occupies less space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: LOCTEK ERGONOMIC TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Lehong Xiang, Dajiang Zhao
  • Foldable and movable fitness or weight rack
    Patent number: 11779792
    Abstract: A fitness rack is provided for performing exercising, training and weight lifting activities. The rack includes a base having a foldable cross-member with a handle. The rack also includes a first pair of uprights connected to the base. The handle is configured to be raised to horizontally collapse the pair of uprights such that the squat rack is transferred from an extended position to a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Patryk Bielawski
  • Adjustable reformer
    Patent number: 11779790
    Abstract: An adjustable reformer for exercising is provided. The reformer includes a frame, a carriage slidably mounted to the horizontal frame, and at least one resistance element connected to the carriage. A cord connects the carriage to at least one lower guide and at least one upper guide. Pulling the cord causes movement of the carriage along the frame against resistance provided by the resistance element. The guides can be height adjustable. The reformer can include a cord retraction system. Related methods of exercise are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Merrithew International Inc.
    Inventors: Lindsay G. Merrithew, Moira M. Merrithew, Viral Bhatt, Carlos Baez
  • Portable exercise device
    Patent number: 11779796
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a portable exercise device that may be arranged in a number of different orientations and positions on the body of an individual. The portable exercise device includes a resistance assembly that enables a resistance of the portable exercise device to be adjusted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: 2-B-Fit LLC
    Inventors: Alan Gene Larson, Michael Walker Larson, Trent Evan Garner
  • Handrail configuration for a treadmill
    Patent number: 11779801
    Abstract: A treadmill is provided. The treadmill includes a frame; a first side support coupled to and extending substantially vertically upwards relative to the frame; a second side support coupled to and extending substantially vertically upwards relative to the frame; and a handrail assembly having a first side coupled to the first side support and a second side coupled to the second side support, each of the first and second sides of the handrail assembly comprising upper and lower members vertically spaced from one another and collectively providing a plurality of hand placement positions including at least two substantially horizontally aligned hand placement positions and at least one primarily vertically aligned hand placement position thereby allowing a plurality of exercises/uses of the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Woodway USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas G. Bayerlein, Nicholas A. Oblamski, Jose D. Bernal-Ramirez, Joseph Martin
  • Exercise bands and methods of manufacturing same
    Patent number: 11779791
    Abstract: In some examples, an exercise band comprising includes a main stretchable tubing defining a first lumen, a main safety cord disposed within the first lumen of the stretchable tubing, a Y-shaped cord coupled to the main safety cord at one end within the first lumen of the main stretchable tubing, at least one lasso tubing defining a second lumen, and at least one lasso safety cord disposed within the at least one lasso tubing, the at least one lasso safety cord being coupled to two ends of the Y-shaped cord within the second lumen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Andrew Hunter
  • Assisted unpacking of digital resistance
    Patent number: 11779793
    Abstract: Assisted unracking of digital resistance includes detecting a state of a cable. A motor is mechanically coupled to the cable to provide resistance during an exercise by tensioning the cable. It further includes determining a readiness of the user to accept resistance based at least in part on the detected state of the cable. It further includes selectively applying resistance by the motor to the cable according to the determined readiness of the user to accept the resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Peal, Brandt Belson
  • Pedaling exercise machine and fixing method thereof
    Patent number: 11779804
    Abstract: A pedaling exercise machine according to the present embodiment includes: a pair of right and left pedal portions on which feet of a user are placed; a rotation mechanism that rotates the pedal portions when the feet of the user step on the pedal portions; a seating portion that is disposed on a rear end side of the rotation mechanism separately from the rotation mechanism and on which the user is seated; a fixing member disposed on a front end side of the rotation mechanism; and a belt member that is detachably connected to the seating portion and provided to extend from the fixing member to the seating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Eisuke Aoki, Tomio Ikeda
  • Retractable wall mountable inclinable bench system
    Patent number: 11771945
    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: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: PRx Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Brian B Brasch, Brandon V. Anderson, Kevin D. Barth, Alexander M. Johnson, Michael W. Nesemeier
  • Realistic sloping simulation device for fitness equipment
    Patent number: 11771949
    Abstract: A realistic sloping simulation device for a fitness equipment is disclosed, generally including a fixed base, a host tube, a support frame, and a driving unit. The host tube has a first end coupled to the fixed base. The support frame has a lower end slidably coupled to the fixed base and an upper end pivoted to the host tube between the first end and the second end. The driving unit is disposed between the host tube and the support frame or between the host tube and the fixed base. The fixed base, the host tube, and the support frame jointly form a linkage mechanism. By means of the driving unit driving the lower end of the support frame to move relative to the fixed base or the host tube, the second end of the host tube is caused to swing or rotate so as to simulate different slopes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Inventor: Shui Jung Chen
  • Versatile board exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11766587
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus system is provided that uses two elongated boards and a pivot member; the configuration allows a person to perform exercise body movements from recumbent, semi-recumbent, supine, and prone positions while receiving biofeedback resistance forces to improve neurological and muscular health. The system restores core stability neuromuscular systems, including improved function of the hip and shoulder joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew Scott Fischer
  • Deployable slackline
    Patent number: 11766583
    Abstract: Deployable slackline systems are disclosed which can support a slackline at a desired height and nominal tension. The disclosed systems may maintain one or more slacklines and can adjust height and tension of individual slacklines while the slacklines are in use. The disclosed slackline systems are stowable; tensioning and termination assemblies of the slackline system can each fold into a compact housing having a height substantially less than a vertical range of motion of the slackline. The disclosed slackline systems can be implemented in aquatic or non-aquatic performance environments such as on cruise ships or other hospitality settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
    Inventors: Nicholas Weir, Steven Michelman, Zachary Cook, Joseph William Champelli
  • Kinoped lower extremity performance improvement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation system
    Patent number: 11759674
    Abstract: A ground-effect footplate against which a user applies plantar force and moves their foot in 3D across all seven lower-extremity biomechanical axes to accomplish specific as well as global ambulatory objectives related to lower extremity performance improvement, injury prevention and rehabilitation. A device comprising at least one articulating leg connected to a ground-effect footplate and a surface for a user to position against. The device can be used in conjunction with software to create virtual ambulatory environments that mimic GRFVs and cause moments of force that initiate muscular activations that substantially mimic human ambulation, and can couple those movements with non-functional movements in order to improve ROM, speed, strength, and proprioception.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Andre Foucault
  • Treadmill
    Patent number: 11759672
    Abstract: A treadmill having rapid assembly and safe storage features is provided. The treadmill includes a support base, a platform, a pair of upright arms, and a top assembly including a bridge connected to an upper and a lower handrail, the lower handrail includes a bottom portion having pivot flanges, each pivot flange has a first aperture therethrough and a bracket has a second aperture therethrough. A second pivot fastener is installed to connect and attachment tang on the upright arms with the pivot flange of the top assembly. The upright arms and the top assembly can each be rotated a predetermined angle for fixed installation of the upright arms and top assembly with respect to the long axis and platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Landice, INC.
    Inventors: David Rainis, Kevin Short, Skye Li