Patents Examined by Gregory Winter
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Patent number: 9504872Abstract: An example exercise device includes an arm structure configured to pivot in response to a movement of at least a portion of a head of a user. An example method of exercising includes moving a portion of a head to pivot a weight arm that resists the moving.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Rogers Athletic Company, Inc.Inventors: James Michael Gittleson, Kenneth Edward Staten, Tyler James Hobson
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Patent number: 9498676Abstract: A handle mechanism for squat plate lifting includes a weight holding member having a base plate adapted to receive one or more annular free weight plates. The handle mechanism includes a vertical riser tube having pairs of lock tab holes on opposite sides of the tube at a plurality of vertical locations. A lifting mechanism includes a sleeve member sized and configured to slide vertically up and down on the vertical riser tube and to be removable therefrom. A pair of handles are pivotally attached to opposite sides of the sleeve member and include a locking plate member with a locking tab attached to each handle. A user can quickly and easily slide the lifting mechanism onto the weight holding member with the handles in a lowered position and, when the handles are lifted to an uppermost horizontal position, the locking tab of each locking plate member locks into the riser tube allowing the handles to lift the entire handle mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Inventor: Daniel W. Emick
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Patent number: 9486665Abstract: An exercise machine including a rocker frame movably coupled with a roller assembly via a torsion resistance mechanism is described. The rocker frame may include at least one arcuate rail to provide floor support for a rocking motion of the rocker frame. One or more pedal control structures may be pivotally coupled with the rocker frame near each distal end of the arcuate rail to drive the rocking motion. The roller assembly may be configured to make a rolling motion when the rocker frame rocks. A torque force can be generated via the torsion resistance mechanism as a result of changes in relative positions between the rocker frame rocking and the roller assembly rolling. The force driving the rocking motion can be countered by the torque force to support exercising movements of a user exerting the force.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Wei Yu Ho
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Patent number: 9486666Abstract: A rowing apparatus having: a frame; a seat slidably mounted on the frame; an outrigger for receiving oars; at least one drive mechanism coupled to the outrigger to translate a force applied to the oars to a flywheel having a magnetic break for providing variable resistance; the rowing apparatus having a one way clutch for unidirectional rotary drive of the flywheel, and allowing for operation in a sweeping mode or a sculling mode; and whereby the opposing motions of the oars are combined into a single motion to drive the flywheel.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventor: Satinder Singh
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Patent number: 9468803Abstract: A training ladder has a first chain and a second chain arranged parallel to each other, a plurality of strings arranged parallel to each other and disposed between the first and second chains, and a plurality of hollow bars made of a rigid material turnably disposed over each of the plurality of strings. The plurality of hollow bars is arranged to have a play for absorbing a change of a joint direction of the bar and the chain at each of joint portions of the bars and the chains by turning the bar.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Inventor: Shinichiro Tani
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Patent number: 9452310Abstract: A standup paddle board core activator and method of use may include a sloped platform, a sliding footboard, two raised support structures incorporating at least two axles, two rotating arm assemblies, two paddle members with shafts and handles, a tensioner support structure and two tensioners. The sliding footboard may be configured to move along the sloped platform. The rotating arm assemblies may be rotatably attached by axles to raised support structures on either side of the sloped platform. Tensioners may connect to a tensioner support structure and the rotating arm assemblies, applying resistance to the rotation of the arm assemblies about an axis created by the axles. Paddle members may be inserted in the arm assemblies. A user may balance on the footboard, grasp at least one paddle member, and slide the footboard up the sloped platform.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: Jeffery Alan Broffman
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Patent number: 9452316Abstract: A wheel chair includes two pedals, two transmission devices, two clutch members and two control units. Each transmission device includes a driving unit, a clutch unit and a rear wheel driving unit. Each of the clutch units includes an intermediate disk and a clutch disk which is co-rotatably connected with the intermediate disk. Each of the rear wheel driving units is connected between the rear wheel and the intermediate disk. Each clutch device includes a shifter which controls the clutch disk to be disengaged from the intermediate disk. The control units each control the clutch disk to be engaged with the intermediate disk so as to connect the rear wheels with the force from the driving units so as to rotate the patient's legs counter clockwise.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Inventor: Kun-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 9421683Abstract: A spring connector that includes a loop is used in an exercise apparatus that has one or more springs fastened between a movable member and a stationary member. The connector of this disclosure includes a handle to aid a user to fasten one end of a spring to a stationary hook or post. The handle is a solid body generally symmetrical about a central axis, and has a large diameter base end and an opposite small diameter end, the base end having a transverse slot therein intersecting an axial bore through the solid body. The transverse slot has a curved bottom shape receiving a bottom portion of the connector loop. A user can grip the handle and install the loop over a hook or post without putting a finger in the loop.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Balanced Body, Inc.Inventor: Christoper J. Savarino
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Patent number: 9414986Abstract: A hand stretching and strengthening device comprised of a unitary form and of resilient, compressible material. The device comprises a plurality of thick finger-stretch wedges extending from a connective base. Each wedge can include a depression on each of its sides to provide comfort and hold. The base provides the foundation for the wedges to extend from and provides resistance to strengthen the hand and forearm. The device holds its position on a user's hand, provides a constant stretching force between the fingers, and provides increased stretching force between fingers as the user closes the hand. The device is small, lightweight, portable, quietly operated and can be worn indefinitely without effort. The device provides an engaging exercise experience by allowing the user to simultaneously stretch and strengthen the fingers, hand, and forearm while executing a wide range of unrestricted motions including motions that mimic playing a musical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Randy S. Scire
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Patent number: 9415289Abstract: A device made of an elastomeric material formed in a circular or elliptical or oval shape having an exterior surface and an interior surface and a non-uniform thickness, with opposing ends having a decreased thickness. The interior surface may include one or more slip resistant elements. The exterior of the device may also include at least one slip resistant element as well as one or more artistic or design elements or overlays. The device is lightweight and may be made more buoyant with one or more air pockets or air spaces located between the exterior and the interior surfaces and walls forming the surfaces. In operation, one or more devices are removably and adjustably positioned around an extremity portion of a person, such as both ankles, both feet, both calves, both knees, both thighs, both hands, both wrists, both lower arms, both upper arms, or both elbows.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Inventor: Jesus D. Vassallo
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Patent number: 9403054Abstract: An oblong orbital exercising machine includes a main frame, an upright mounted on the main frame, a seat support mounted on the main frame, a cycle movement mechanism mounted between the seat support and the main frame, a seat mounted on the seat support, two guiding tracks mounted on the main frame, two swinging handles pivotally connected with the upright, two drive bars each having a first end pivotally connected with the cycle movement mechanism, two pedal units mounted on a second end of the respective drive bar, two driven bars each having a first end pivotally connected with the respective swinging handle and a second end pivotally connected with the respective drive bar, and two rollers each pivotally connected with the respective driven bar and each movably mounted in the respective guiding track.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: High Spot Health Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yen-Chi Chuang
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Patent number: 9364702Abstract: An example apparatus for a user in a wheelchair includes an exercise device providing an exercise area configured to receive a wheelchair. A primary handle is moveable by a first user in the wheelchair from a first position to a second position. A resistance assembly opposes movement of the at least one primary handle. A spotter handle is coupled to move together with the at least one primary handle. The spotter handle accessible by a second user from a position outside the exercise area. An example exercise device for a user in a wheelchair includes an automatically adjustable pick.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Rogers Athletic Company, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Edward Staten, Tyler James Hobson, Brian Lesley Staten, Kyle R. Camp
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Patent number: 9364711Abstract: A muscle exercising apparatus including an elongated housing having two interrelated longitudinally elongated parts movable relatively away from one another to push laterally against body muscle, and a spring and slider combination operatively connected with the housing and relatively movable to control spread positioning of two housing parts, as the slider is displaced lengthwise of the housing parts.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: HCD AGENCY LLCInventors: Henry C. Keck, Bahram Valiferdowsi
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Patent number: 9345923Abstract: A weightlifting weight support assembly includes a weight rack with a pair of vertical upright beams. Each of the vertical upright beams includes a plurality of bores disposed vertically along the front of the beams. The assembly further includes an elongated cross member and a lever arm selectively rotatably attached to at least one of the ends of the elongated cross member. There is also provided a first and second cross member support subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventors: Adam Haggard, R. Shane Burge
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Patent number: 9345920Abstract: An exercise device including a hoop made primarily of two elements, a softer inner element and a more rigid outer element. The inner element of the hoop has a plurality of shock absorbing compression chambers projecting inwardly and formed on an inner diameter thereof. The plurality of chambers each have a convex shape formed by a plurality of ribs connected by a connecting member. The chambers are formed at an angle with respect to a diameter of the hoop and have different compression attributes when the hoop is rotated by and about the user's body in the two different possible rotational directions. In this manner, the hoop will require greater exertion to maintain rotation in one direction versus the other, and also, the impact force which the hoop exerts on the user's skin will also differ depending upon the rotation direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: INNERSVINGEN ASInventors: Karyn Seroussi, Jorgen Klaveness
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Patent number: 9339688Abstract: An exercise apparatus allows a user lacking core muscle strength to perform a sit-up stand-up maneuver. The exercise apparatus includes a frame having a foot lowered portion, a head lowered portion, and a raised central portion having a knee bar. A back support is connected to the head lowered portion. A foot support and a foot plate are connected to the lower foot support to allow the user to engage one's feet to create leverage to elevate both upper and lower vertebrae from the back support and further facilitate the user to stand up to activate one's lower back muscles that are otherwise ignored in a conventional sit-up.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Sophia Loren Campbell
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Patent number: 9339686Abstract: A high knees exercise apparatus includes a base, two actuator members, and two pedals. The base includes a supporting member and a pivot portion. The pivot portion has a pivot axis. The actuator members are pivotally connected to two sides of the pivot portion respectively and moving in response to each other reversely. Each of the actuator members includes a lower portion swinging along an arc path centered on the pivot axis. The arc path includes a first arc extended from a virtual vertical line passing through the pivot axis and an angle of the first arc is 45 degrees to 100 degrees. Each of the pedals is pivotally connected to a free end of each of the lower portions.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
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Patent number: 9333389Abstract: A bicycle training stand includes a frame, a first clamping unit, and a second clamping unit. An axle of a bicycle wheel is clamped between the first and the second clamping units. The first clamping unit includes an abutting member and an operation member, wherein the abutting member is fitted in an axle bore of the frame, and can be moved in an axial direction of the axle bore. The abutting member has an abutting end contacting the axle of the bicycle wheel. The operation member is pivotally connected to the frame, and can be moved between a first position and a second position. When the operation member is at the first position, the contacting portion presses the abutting member; when the operation member is at the second position, the contacting portion has no contact with the abutting member.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: BH Asia Ltd.Inventor: Fu-Hai Lin
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Patent number: 9333388Abstract: A dual-purpose foldable treadmill includes a drive unit, a base frame, an arm frame, a cantilever panel and a tread frame. The arm frame extends in an upright direction from a wall of the base frame and terminates at a top joining end. The cantilever panel extends transversely from the top joining end. The tread frame is pivotally connected to and foldable relative to the base frame such that a lengthwise line of the tread frame is parallel to the upright direction of the arm frame in the folded position. The folded treadmill can be used as a piece of furniture for storage or as a bench.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Superweigh Enterprise Co., LTD.Inventors: Sunny Lee, Simon Chao
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Patent number: 9328866Abstract: A treadmill includes a tread deck supported on a tread base for rotatably supporting an endless belt, a motor driving device coupled to the endless belt for driving the endless belt to move around the tread deck, a lubricant supplying device having a container for containing a lubricant, a pump device attached to the container for pumping the lubricant out of the container, a motor coupled to an actuating rod for actuating the actuating rod toward and away from the pump device and to force the lubricant to flow out through the pump device, and a pipe is coupled to the pump device for receiving the lubricant from the container and for supplying the lubricant to lubricate the endless belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2014Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: Sports Art Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hai Pin Kuo