Patents Examined by Glenn Richman
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Patent number: 9510992Abstract: A rehabilitation device with pace pattern projecting function and seat structure and a control method thereof are provided. The rehabilitation device includes a body with a moving module, a projection device, a first sensor and a control system. The projection device projects pace patterns on a walking plane. The first sensor detects a walking situation of a user on the walking plane. Based on the walking situation detected by the first sensor, the control system adjusts a distance between the rehabilitation device and the user by controlling the moving module and adjusts a position of the pace patterns on the walking plane by controlling the projection device. Moreover, a movable seat mechanism is also disposed on the rear of the rehabilitation device. The user can sit down on the movable seat mechanism and towards the front of the rehabilitation device to rest moderately.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: National Taiwan UniversityInventors: Li-Chen Fu, Cheng-Hsien Lin, Chung-Dial Lim, Chia-Ming Wang, Shih-Huang Tseng
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Patent number: 9511257Abstract: An exercise equipment for rehabilitation of hand grip and wrist is disclosed herein. The exercise equipment includes a fixing module being fixed to a forearm of a user, a wrist exercising module having a hinge shaft on one side of the fixing module and being connected to the fixing module so as to be capable of performing rotating movements when rotating the arm, and a hand grip exercising module being provided on the wrist exercising module and measuring a hand grip of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: SOONCHUNHYANG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventor: Bong-Keun Jung
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Patent number: 9511259Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying fitness information with an electronic device may include receiving multimedia content at an input of the electronic device. The electronic device may provide the audiovisual content to a display device. The electronic device may also receive fitness information, and may provide this fitness information to the display device.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2014Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: ECHOSTAR UK HOLDINGS LIMITEDInventor: Dale Llewelyn Mountain
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Patent number: 9511256Abstract: A therapeutic muscle exercise device for assisting subjects in maintaining and regaining muscle tone through the use of functional electrical stimulation has an extremity support and a functional electrical stimulation controller. The extremity support is mounted on a mobile support which allows the device to be easily used when the subject is laying on a bed.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: RESTORATIVE THERAPIES, INC.Inventors: Andrew Bruce Barriskill, Scott Simcox, Robert Flesher, Susan Harkema
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Patent number: 9504874Abstract: A mountain climbing machine, which does not require connecting with an external electrical power source, includes a running belt, front and rear rollers, and a generator operatively linked to one of the front and rear rollers for generating electrical power when the running belt is running, wherein a rotational speed of said generator is controlled by a consumption of the electrical power generated from the running belt so as to provide a resistance force at one of the front and rear rollers to maintain the running belt at a constant speed without connecting to the external electrical power source.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: SHAN DONG HUIKANG SPORT EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.Inventor: Jun Li
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Patent number: 9504875Abstract: Provided is a portable rehabilitation exercise device for a knee joint, the portable rehabilitation exercise device being configured such that a lower leg-worn part is rotatably connected to a thigh-worn part and a driving device for rotating the lower leg-worn part is provided in connection portions, the driving device being controlled by a control device for an isokinetic exercise so that a rehabilitation effect can be improved and the portable rehabilitation exercise device can be conveniently used without a space restriction.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HEXAR SYSTEMS CO., LTD.Inventors: Jung-Soo Han, Chang-Soo Han
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Patent number: 9498106Abstract: A full HD transmission oral cavity photographic apparatus comprises a photographic portion and a grip portion. The photographic portion includes an image sensor to capture a full HD image and a light source. The grip portion includes a control circuit electrically connected to the image sensor and a transmission interface electrically connected to the control circuit. The transmission interface includes a Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer transmission module which can transmit the full HD image via Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer transmission to a display device for displaying.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: MONITEX INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.Inventor: Shu-Lung Wang
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Patent number: 9492709Abstract: This gait analysis apparatus comprises three, and preferably four, vertical force sensors disposed between a treadmill and the ground. When a person walks on the treadmill belt, each force sensor emits an electronic signal proportional to the load on the frame. The sensors measure the load hundreds of times per second and that data, in combination with the speed of the treadmill belt, enables a processing unit to calculate many gait parameters. The resultant calculations are displayed to the clinician in numeric and graphical formats. Due largely to the few number of force sensors, the apparatus is relatively inexpensive compared to existing gait parameter apparatuses and can be easily retrofitted to existing treadmills by either replacing the treadmill's existing ground supports with force sensors or resting the treadmill on top of a frame that has integral force sensors.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Mobility Research, Inc.Inventors: Dave Dilli, Mohammed Ehsan, Amir Seif, Ryan Bellman
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Patent number: 9489863Abstract: Systems and methods for electronically creating and modifying a fitness plan are disclosed. The method may include receiving an input of a workout parameter, generating workout plan data based on the workout parameter, displaying the workout plan data to suggest a workout activity, collecting performance data, and generating second workout plan data.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: adidas AGInventor: Michael Ellis
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Patent number: 9480878Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise comprising a frame having a body, a base and a top. A load is positioned on the frame for providing a resistive force. A press is positioned on the frame for displacement by the operator. A linkage joins the load with the press for displacing the load upon displacement of the press by the operator. An arm extends between a support end and a user end. A support pivot secures the support end of the arm to the top of the frame for pivoting the arm about the frame. A user interface inputs and outputs data. A user pivot securing the user interface to the user end of the arm for pivoting the user interface about the arm.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Inventors: Carl R. Spoeth, Jr., Jeffrey A. Pearson, Jacob Fitzgerald
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Patent number: 9474955Abstract: A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jamian R Cobbett, Aaron B Weast
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Patent number: 9474935Abstract: An all-in-one smart console, which is a self-contained unit, includes a control module for controlling an operation of the exercise machine, a command system operatively linked to the control module for receiving exercise related information from the exercise machine and data from the portable wireless communication device, and a fitness analysis module operatively linked to the control module for collecting exercise related information of the exercise machine and generating an exercise result based on the exercise related information.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignees: PROVA RESEARCH INC., PARADIGM HEALTH & WELLNESS INC.Inventors: James M. Abbondanza, Jackson Hsieh
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Patent number: 9478149Abstract: We have disclosed systems and methods for portable performance monitoring of an individual during a physical activity. The systems and methods may include a personal computer configured to receive personal data from the individual. The systems and methods may also include a portable performance monitoring device that may be in communication with the personal computer and may have a display screen configured to display the personal data to the individual. The systems and methods may also include a server that may be in communication with the personal computer and the portable performance monitoring device and may have a database configured to store the personal data The systems and methods may be configured such that the personal data displayed on the display screen of the portable performance monitoring device and stored on the database of the server is configured to update based on the personal data received on the personal computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: adidas AGInventor: Michael Ellis
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Patent number: 9478148Abstract: We have disclosed systems and methods for portable performance monitoring of an individual during a physical activity. The systems and methods may include a heart rate sensor configured to collect heart rate data of the individual while engaged in the fitness activity. The systems and methods may also include a processor and a memory operatively coupled to the processor and storing computer readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the system to determine heart rate information based on the heart rate data. The systems and methods may also include a wireless wide area network transceiver for communicating the heart rate information to a remote computer. The systems and methods may also include a portable performance monitoring device that may have a display screen that may be configured to display the heart rate information to the individual.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: adidas AGInventor: Michael Ellis
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Patent number: 9474926Abstract: A multi-axis adjustable exercise machine which is pivotable about both a pitch axis and a roll axis with respect to a base for allowing an exerciser to perform a wide range of exercises on a pitched or rolled exercise machine. The multi-axis adjustable exercise machine generally includes an exercise machine which is adjustable with respect to a base. The exercise machine may be pivoted about a roll axis to adjust the roll angle of the exercise machine or may be pivoted about a pitch axis to adjust the pitch angle of the exercise machine. One or more actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine to effectuate the pivoting of the exercise machine about either or both axes with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 9468795Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a frame, a left foot link supporting a left foot pad, a right foot link supporting a right foot pad in a left foot link supporting a left foot pad. The right foot pad is linked to the left foot pad so as to synchronously move out of phase with the left foot pad through an elliptical path having an adjustable step height and an adjustable stride length. An adjustment synchronizer is operably coupled to the left foot link and the right foot link to synchronously adjust both the step height and the stride length of the elliptical path.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Peter J. Arnold, James S. Birrell
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Patent number: 9468794Abstract: A stationary exercise cycle includes a simulation system for simulating real-world terrain based on environmental and other real-world conditions. Using topographical or other data, an actual location can be simulated. The exercise cycle may include a resistance mechanism that is adjusted based on changes in simulated slope, and by amounts simulating actual frictional and gravitational forces. The simulated speed of the rider, as well as speed and direction of a simulated wind, are used to determine a simulated air speed. Based on the simulated air speed, the simulation system determines the simulated air resistance hindering the rider, and changes reflective of the simulated air resistance are made by the resistance mechanism. The stationary exercise cycle takes into account actual or approximate physical information of the user in determining the real-world conditions that are simulated, including the height, weight, shape, and/or rising position of the rider.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventor: Stephen Barton
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Patent number: 9463356Abstract: Exercise systems and methods are provided that create and run exercise programs that are custom tailored to individual users. An exercise program for a specific user is based upon the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate. The exercise programs may include a series of workouts for the user to perform. Each workout requires the user to exercise at various intensity levels so that the user's heart rate moves between different predetermined target heart rate zones. The target heart rate zones are calculated from data relating to the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate. As the user's fitness level changes, the user's average work heart rate and recovery heart rate also change. Creation of new exercise programs uses the most current heart rate data to calculate the target heart rate zones, thereby continuously tailoring the exercise programs to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.Inventor: Matthew Rhea
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Patent number: 9463359Abstract: A rehabilitation assistance system includes a peg board, a peg to be placed on the peg board by a subject, and a position information acquisition unit that acquires position information indicating a position of the peg relative to a predetermined position on the peg board. The position information acquisition unit includes a sensor provided on at least one of the peg and the peg board, and the position information acquisition unit acquires the position information based on an output from the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATIONInventors: Yoshinobu Ono, Hiroyuki Matsumoto, Masahiro Yade, Yuka Minegishi, Takehito Suzuki
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Patent number: 9457230Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising: a foot support, a user interface that includes a visual display, the foot support being movable by the user on the frame back and forth through any one of a plurality of complete, reproducible and different arc segments of a master arcuate path, the foot support being interconnected to a selection device that enables the user to select any one of the plurality of arc segments, one or more detectors adapted to detect one or more of force, energy or power exerted by the user over time on the foot support or distance or velocity of travel of the foot support or resistance assembly during the course of the user's performance of all or a portion of an exercise cycle, the visual display displaying a visually recognizable format of one or more of the force, energy, power, distance, time or velocity.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo