Patents Examined by Catrina A Letterman
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Patent number: 11969617Abstract: An exercise device 90 may comprise a pair of handle tube assemblies 100 in slideable attachment to a center tube assembly 200 such that the handle tube assemblies move in opposition with resistance sometime proved by an elastic member housed within the center tube and with resistance and/or damping provided the controlled flow of air within the apparatus. A handle tube assembly may comprise a handle tube 104 containing a resistance plug 101 in frictional attachment to a outer cap 103, plug seal 107 and other components. A center tube assembly may comprise, at either end, a return bumper 201, low friction linear bushing 202, center cap 203, extend bumper 205 and other components.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Inventors: Vincent Michael Masotta, John Robert Masotta
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Patent number: 11964180Abstract: A horizontal fitness bar apparatus includes a first handle bar extending laterally and a first connecting rod having a first through hole and a second connecting rod having a second through hole. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes a lateral support rod associated with the first handle bar via the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod. A first pipe body is detachably coupled to the first through hole of the first connecting rod. A second pipe body is detachably coupled to the second through hole of the second connecting rod. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes a first rod body, a second rod, first locking components and second locking components. The horizontal fitness bar apparatus also includes second handlebars extending transversely with respect to the first handle bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Inventor: Zhifang Li
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Patent number: 11944863Abstract: A dumbbell system a plurality of weights vertically stackable on top of each other and each of the weights has a pair of outer edges disposed oppositely from each other to define a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The weights each have a centrally displaced opening vertically extending therethrough and defining a receiving space. The receiving space of each weight is vertically aligned with the receiving space of each of the other weights. A handle is removably extendable into the receiving space. A coupler releasably engages a selected one of the weights to the handle and defines a coupled weight. The coupled weight and each of the weights positioned above the coupled weight is releasably secured to the handle. Each of the weights positioned below the coupled weight are disengaged from the handle.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: PowerBlock Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Gregory Scott Olson, Carl K. Towley, III
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Patent number: 11911650Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional fitness frame with a reversible pedal structure, which comprises a main frame, a pull ring arranged on the main frame and a pedal arranged on the main frame, wherein the pedal is arranged on the main frame in a reversible manner, and a support tube and a rotating shaft are also penetrated on the main frame; the pedal is turned over by the rotating shaft and leans against the support tube to facilitate the user to practice paddling; and the pedal can also be turned over and leaned against the ground by the rotating shaft to realize storage, so that the user can practice other actions conveniently.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2023Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Bin Liu
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Patent number: 11911649Abstract: An exercise unit includes a pair of brackets configured to attach to a desktop in a spaced manner, a first set of resistance bands extend from a handle to the two spaced brackets in a horizontal orientation with the handle near a mid-point thereof. When attached to the desktop, the brackets maintain the resistance bands and handle generally underneath the desktop when not in use. When needed, the user grips the handle with two hands and performs various exercises while seated in his or her chair. The handle is configured ergonomically to match the angle of the user's hands when gripping the handle from a seated position. As second set of resistance bands with handles at one end thereof may be attached to the brackets to perform additional exercises.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: Kory Hull
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Patent number: 11904203Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a stationary foot platform, a slidable foot platform including a foot block having an inclined surface for engagement with a user's active foot, at least one resistance member selectively couplable to the slidable foot platform to selectively adjust a resistance to movement of the slidable foot platform, and a lip extending upwardly from the stationary foot platform to brace a user's stationary foot.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Aspen Integrative Kinetics, LLCInventor: Peter A. Holman
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Patent number: 11896539Abstract: An inversion table includes a supporting stand, a tilt inversion mechanism and an operating unit. The tilt inversion mechanism includes an inversion unit including a support table assembly which is pivotally disposed on the supporting stand, and an extension assembly which is coupled with and extends from the support table assembly downwardly. A feet holding unit includes a front feet holding assembly securely and non-pivotably disposed on a lower portion of the inversion unit, and a rear feet holding assembly pivotably and movably connected to the inversion unit. The operating unit includes an operating assembly operably coupled with the front feet holding assembly, and is rotatable about a rotating axis at the front feet holding assembly to actuate the rear feet holding assembly to rotate and move toward the front feet holding assembly. In an inversion state, the users feet is firmly held on the front feet holding assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: BETO ENGINEERING AND MARKETING CO., LTD.Inventor: Lopin Wang
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Patent number: 11896869Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a movable carriage having a generally flat top surface, the carriage being movably mounted on parallel track members of a frame having a head end and a foot end, the carriage having a pair of shoulder stops mounted thereto and plurality of elastic members connected between the foot end and the carriage to elastically bias the carriage toward the foot end of the frame. The apparatus has a movable spring anchor bar and carriage stop assembly comprising an anchor bar with at least one elongated stop member arranged perpendicular to and secured to the anchor bar, the stop member having a carriage stop surface located towards the end of the stop member remote from the anchor bar and the stop member further comprising at least one movable means of engagement with the frame of the exercise apparatus. The anchor bar and stop assembly may easily be moved and readjusted one handed with safety and smooth operation.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ALIGN-PILATES EQUIPMENT LTDInventor: David St John Elliott
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Patent number: 11890500Abstract: The present application relates to a fitness apparatus having a housing on which are arranged a first supporting element and also a second supporting element. The first and the second supporting elements can be moved linearly in each case in two spatial dimensions located at right angles to one another. The housing has at least one active element, by means of which a movement of the first supporting element or of the second supporting element out of a respective starting position is counteracted by a force. The housing also has at least one coupling element, which couples the linear movement of the first supporting element in a first direction of a first of the two spatial dimensions to a linear movement of the second supporting element in the second direction, which opposes the first direction in this first of the two spatial dimensions.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventor: Korkut Tekerlek
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Patent number: 11890503Abstract: In one example, an apparatus includes a baseplate, a footplate connected to the baseplate, a heel support connected to the footplate, an instep securing device connected to the heel support or footplate, a calf attachment member configured to releasably attach to a leg of a user, and a first cord movably connected to the baseplate, the first cord terminating at its first end in a handle, and a second end of the first cord is configured to attach to the calf attachment member.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: GRASSROOTS PHYSICAL THERAPY LLCInventors: Esther Smith, Brendan Perkins
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Patent number: 11878207Abstract: The present invention generally relates to seated fitness equipment. The fitness equipment includes a first seat and a retractable second seat. The retractable second seat is suitable for retracting from an extended position to a retracted position so that the seats are at least partially superposed. Advantageously, the superposed seats may occupy less floorspace (yielding more usable floorspace) thereby making the seated fitness equipment suitable to cramped gymnasiums. Preferably, the seats are substantially superposed, with one seat directly above the other.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: Blindside Group Pty LtdInventors: James Albert Montesalvo, Christian Purnell
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Patent number: 11878198Abstract: A portable dumbbell includes a handle connection rod, a balance weight seat, a balance weight lock structure and a balance weight, where the handle connection rod includes a handle and a connection rod, the handle being fixedly or detachably mounted on the connection rod, the balance weight seat is fixedly or detachably mounted at two ends of the connection rod, at least one assembly hole is provided on the balance weight seat and used for assembling the balance weight, and the balance weight lock structure is fixedly or detachably mounted at the two ends of the connection rod, is partially accommodated inside the balance weight seat, and is used for controlling the balance weight to be rapidly mounted and locked and unlocked and taken out. According to the portable dumbbell, the balance weight seat and the balance weight lock structure are arranged to match each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventor: Hui Shao
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Patent number: 11878208Abstract: A workout device that allows for at home Nordic hamstring curls using a. doorframe or other immovable object is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2023Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Inventor: Garrett Glenn Drumheller
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Patent number: 11872437Abstract: An alternate exercise adapter for exercise machines having an intended function is designed to be attached to an exercise machine in order to provide the option of performing alternative exercises beyond the intended function(s) of the exercise machine, thereby transforming the exercise machine (such as a rowing machine) into a multi-use, multi-purpose training device. The adapter may include a pulley mounted on a pivoting arm, affixed to mounting blocks for attaching the adapter to an exercise machine. By placing the exercise machine's drive chain or belt in the open-block pulley, the drive path may be altered, e.g. allowing the transfer of force in the vertical plane. This may allow a user to perform additional exercise movements (bicep curls, reverse bicep curls, shoulder front raises, high pulls, overhead presses, front squats, et. cetera), providing for alternate use of the exercise machine's resistance mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Rowdaptor, LLCInventor: Bradley Gresham
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Patent number: 11857827Abstract: A sensing base for an adjustable free weight may include a cradle, and a sensing assembly, which includes a plurality of sensors and mechanical components (e.g., pivoting levers), each associated with a respective plate well that accommodates a weight plate of the adjustable free weight such that each mechanical component actuates the state of a respective sensor upon placement or removal of the weight in a plate well. Sensor signals reflecting the states of the sensors are communicated, via a circuit, a processor to determine the weight selection of the adjustable free weight when removed from the base. The sensing assembly may be implemented using individual sensors of a variety of different types such as hall effect sensors, optical interrupt sensors, IR optical sensors, and the like. The base may be configured to automatically communicate the determined weight to an external computing device to facilitate activity tracking and/or fitness coaching.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Todd D. Anderson, Jeffrey A. Tracy, Ryan J. Pohl, Hongxiang Ji
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Patent number: 11857835Abstract: A device configured to exercise facial and neck muscles and related methods are provided. The device operates by applying static and/or dynamic external forces to the muscles of the modiolus area of the face and related ligaments. The device includes a pair of bars that may be connected by a rotatory connection or by an expandable horizontal connection, each having a proximal and distal end. The proximal end of each bar includes a modiolus holder. The modiolus holders are shaped to partially fit within the user's mouth, and when fit to the modiolus area by the separation of the bars, brings the modiolus holders in tight contact with the modiolus area. This movement secures the insertions of the muscles attached at the modiolus, allowing these muscles to be stretched, therefore creating resistance to their contractions.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Inventor: Fatima L. Demelo
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Patent number: 11850464Abstract: A dumbbell apparatus which is adapted with a series of weight plates, the number of which can be safely and reliably adjusted with a single simple motion. The apparatus comprises a cradle for storing and deploying the apparatus, weight plates, and a handle apparatus which has two spline bolts which support the weight plates and are used to simultaneously be adjusted by means of an adjusting pin which moves the spline members together through a motion transmitting gear. The apparatus may be further enhance with permanent weights and gripping options.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2021Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: LIFEPRO FITNESS LLCInventor: Joel Gottehrer
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Patent number: 11819726Abstract: An adjustable dumbbell device includes a dumbbell having two weight ring supported on a receptacle, a handle having two end housings to be coupled to the weight rings, two weight members engageable into the housing, two spring biased catches engaged in the weight member, two arms coupled to the spring biased catches for moving the spring biased catches into and out of the weight members, a carrier slidably engaged in the receptacle and having a pole and a stud of different height for engaging with the arms and for actuating the arms to disengage the spring biased catches from the weight members, and an actuator moves the carrier relative to the receptacle to control an engagement of the pole and the stud with the arms.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: FLORIEY INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL CO.Inventor: Paul Chen
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Patent number: 11794057Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a frame with a chamber having a piston slidable between first and second cavity ends of the chamber, and a cable assembly for pulling the piston by an applied force towards the second cavity end to cause a vacuum in the chamber to exert a resistance force on the cable assembly. A cable subassembly extends between first and second parts of the cable assembly, comprising a pulley wheel attached to the first part and a cable extending around the pulley wheel having first and second cable ends. Stoppers on the cable ends engage a bearing member to restrain movement of at least the first cable end when the second cable end is pulled relative to the pulley wheel. Releasable connector means connect the cable ends to the second part to allow a user to choose a magnitude of the resistance force opposing the applied force.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Inventors: Minh Loi Thach, John Hoogland
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Patent number: 11794061Abstract: A convenient weight-adjustable dumbbell, comprising a handle, and two rotating disks, two connecting disks, and two fixed blocks, a flexible shaft is connected to the side of each rotating disk, the flexible shaft surrounds the center of the rotating disk, and the other end of the flexible shaft runs through the connecting disk and the fixed block, an outer side of each fixed block is detachably connected with at least one weight block, one side of each weight block is connected with a lock for connecting the fixed block, the other side of each weight block is provided with a second slot, and each weight block is provided with a insertion hole for—the flexible shaft to pass through.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: YONGKANG BANI FITNESS EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Renjun Yao