Patents Examined by Jennifer M Deichl
  • Patent number: 9604086
    Abstract: An assisted chin/dip exercise apparatus has a main frame and an assist or foot bar pivotally mounted on the frame and linked to a weight stack or resistance for assisting a user standing on the foot bar during performance of chin and dip exercises. The main frame has a first, overhead handle assembly and a second, dip handle assembly below the first handle assembly. The first handle assembly includes a pair of adjustably mounted handles freely pivotable between a first, chin-up position in which the handles extend towards one another at a rearward angle with a small spacing between the handles and a second, pull-up position in which the handles extend in a forward direction and are spaced apart by a larger spacing sufficient to provide head clearance for a user stepping onto the foot bar or while performing a dip exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Owen Meredith, Billy Y. Kim, Adam Sanders Guier
  • Patent number: 9604116
    Abstract: A bicycle simulator (1) is basically constituted by a bicycle pre-arranged for static or pseudo-static use. The bicycle comprises front and rear supports (13, 14) for resting on the floor (12) that simulate the contact of the wheels of a normal bicycle on the road. The two supports are preferably constituted by a front supporting wheel (13) and by a rear supporting wheel (14) that rest on the floor and support in a freely rotatable way the respective wheel axles (3, 11). Rotatably mounted within at least the front supporting wheel is a flywheel (F1, F2). The front flywheel (F1) is set in rotation by a respective electric motor (M) or by a transmission driven by the pedals, for creating a stabilizing gyroscopic effect, which enables the user to maintain his balance when pedaling with the bicycle stationary, resting on the floor via the supporting wheels in a static condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Fabio Pedrini
  • Patent number: 9597543
    Abstract: A new weight for exercise and physical fitness is disclosed. The invention combines a kettlebell with the dumbbell, so a user can gain the swinging, aerobic benefits of a kettlebell and at the same time utilize the invention as a traditional dumbbell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Jamie Kaszer
  • Patent number: 9586119
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-training function air-water punching bag structure that comprises one inner bladder, one external bag, at least one set of handles, at least two sets of first suspenders, and at least one set of second suspenders. The inner bladder respectively contains liquid and air simultaneously. Users can adjust the volume of the liquid and air according to the needs of training and the tactile feel of the punches. The external bag integrates the handle set or the first set of suspenders and the second set of suspenders to reach the effect of multi-training functions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Tung-Chien Fu
  • Patent number: 9586072
    Abstract: A safe trampoline includes a flat resilient mat, and a support frame including an upper frame formed around the resilient mat and a lower frame for supporting the upper frame. The safe trampoline includes: a plurality of rollers mounted on the upper frame; connection members other than springs, sides of which are indirectly or directly coupled to a periphery of the resilient mat and opposite sides of which are partially wound on the rollers; and resilient bodies, sides of which are coupled to the opposite sides of the connection members and opposite sides of which are fixedly coupled to a specific part of a planar lower location of the resilient mat. The resilient bodies extend or are restored to the original positions according to a load applied to the resilient mat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignees: PSKOREA
    Inventor: Pil Sun Choi
  • Patent number: 9579545
    Abstract: A rock climbing anchor and related methods are described. The climbing anchor comprises a body and a base member or skeleton. The body allows for traditional lead climbing protection to be placed and secured. The body can be molded around the skeleton. The skeleton serves to support the body against large forces generated by a falling climber, and to act as a secondary safety measure against a fall. Various scenarios or arrangements can be provided or created on a climbing wall to train a climber or give a climber a variety of experiences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Brost
  • Patent number: 9561418
    Abstract: A physical fitness device that simulates the motion of horseback riding. Innovative features of the present invention include a horseback riding simulation post which extends both vertically, at a vertical angle toward a rider seated on the device, and an upwardly extending longitudinal section which extends toward a rider on the exercise device seat and terminates in a transverse handle which enables the user to grasp the handle with both hands or one hand. There are a pair of parallel crank arms with a respective one of the crank arms adjacent opposite sides of the exercise device with each crank arm having an upwardly extending section extending forwardly or rearwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Hupa International Inc.
    Inventor: Bob Hsiung
  • Patent number: 9561419
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer includes a body having two spaced positioning portions for supporting the wheel axle of a bicycle wheel, a damper unit for giving a damping resistance to the bicycle wheel, and a holding fixture mounted at the two positioning portions of the body for securing the bicycle wheel in a non-coaxial manner relative to the axial direction of the wheel axle. Thus, the invention can conveniently, rapidly and steadily secure the bicycle wheel in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: GIANT MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wen-Hai Lo
  • Patent number: 9550087
    Abstract: An exercise assembly includes a grippable member that may be held by a person while the person is walking to facilitate the engagement of upper body muscles. A plurality of weights is provided and a selected number of the weights is removably positioned within the grippable member. The weights provide a selectable amount of resistance to the person while the person holds the grippable member. A weapon is removably positioned within one of the grippable member to be utilized by the person for defense purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Martin Tansil
  • Patent number: 9539483
    Abstract: A climbing hold and a rock climbing system for use in rock climbing are disclosed. The climbing hold includes a climbing hold body which is provided with a conductive film and a circuit board. The rock climbing system includes a climbing wall, a main control unit, a control terminal, and a plurality of climbing holds. The main control unit includes a circuit board containing a microcontroller unit (MCU). The climbing hold circuit board and the main circuit board are electrically connected. The control terminal and the main control unit are electrically connected. When the climbing hold is being touched, the conductive film and the static electricity capacity of human body combine to cause a change in electrostatic capacity. The climbing hold circuit board can detect such a change instantaneously and send a status signal to the control terminal. Analysis can be performed by monitoring the status of every climbing hold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: BILLION BRIGHT (HK) CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventor: Kei Fung Tsang
  • Patent number: 9526667
    Abstract: A tilting inversion exerciser includes a supporting stand having a primary frame and an auxiliary frame, the primary frame includes two posts, two barrels on the posts, two shafts attached to the barrels, a carrier attached to the shafts for supporting a supporting table, and an actuator is coupled between one of the shafts and one of the posts and includes a release valve for releasing the actuator when the release valve is depressed and actuated, and for locking the actuator when the release valve is released. The user may easily actuate the release valve to release and to lock the actuator without applying much force or energy to rotate the carrier and the supporting table relative to the supporting stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Beto Engineering & Marketing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Lo Pin Wang
  • Patent number: 9522297
    Abstract: A swiveling user support assembly has a user support or seat rotatably mounted on a user support mounting device or frame for rotation about a first pivot axis, while the mounting device or frame is pivotally or rigidly connected to a main frame of an exercise machine. The user support has a base, and a primary user support and stabilizing device mounted on the base. A pivot connection between the base and mounting device or frame allows the user support to swivel from side to side about the first pivot axis. A centering mechanism helps to orient the user support in a central position for user entry or exit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall T. Webber, Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith
  • Patent number: 9517158
    Abstract: An adaptive ostomy appliance includes a collection pouch, a first coupling ring attached to the collection pouch, and a faceplate having a second coupling ring assembly connected to it by a thermoplastic web. The coupling rings couple the faceplate to the pouch. A securing member releaseably, operably couples the second coupling ring with the front surface of the faceplate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATED
    Inventor: Brock Edward Masters
  • Patent number: 9517374
    Abstract: A fitness device for fully suspending a user in air includes at least four holds, at least four strap segments, and at least one attachment member. Each hold is configured to allow a user to interface with a hand or a foot. The four holds are configured to allow a single user to concurrently interface the four holds with a separate hand or foot. At least one strap segment is adjustable in length between the corresponding hold and a suspension point. The strap segments are configured to move independently of each other strap segment. The at least one attachment member is configured to attach to a corresponding mounting support structure to enable a user to fully suspend the user's body from a ground surface by contact with the holds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Velex Corporation
    Inventors: Kiril Stefan Alexandrov, Peter Hristov Velikin
  • Patent number: 9504865
    Abstract: A trapeze bar assembly provides an elongated support member that can be removably coupled with first and second coupling mechanisms. The coupling mechanisms can couple the support member to flexible suspension members to suspend the support member in the air. The coupling mechanisms can be infinitely positionable along the suspension members. The coupling mechanisms also each include a frame member with an opening that receives one end of the support member. Retention features on the support bar and the frame member can removably retain the end of the support bar within the frame member. The support member can also be rotatably fixed relative to the frame members via cooperating engagement features. A trapeze system is also provided including a support member, coupling mechanisms, and first and second flexible suspension members for suspending the support member. A method for assembling a trapeze apparatus is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Aerialates LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth Skwiot, Jacob Barlow Kimball
  • Patent number: 9504873
    Abstract: A rehabilitation equipment includes a main frame, a rotating mechanism, a linking mechanism and a resistance mechanism. The rotating mechanism is disposed on the main frame. The linking mechanism is linked up with the rotating mechanism. The resistance mechanism is for providing a resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
  • Patent number: 9504870
    Abstract: A exercise machine with an air filled bladder or other resilient member which provides a support surface for a user exercising thereon. The exercise machine providing many of the benefits of a traditional weight bench, while also providing the potential upside of incorporating an instability thereby engaging the user's core during exercise. A resilient member can be shaped according to the needs of the exercise to be performed. The resilient nature of the cushion limits bottoming out providing a true cushion support rather than a hard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventors: Amy Caroline Strong Crawley, William Joseph Crawley
  • Patent number: 9498665
    Abstract: This device (1) comprises two lengths of substantially inextensible material (2) and (3) that can act on the chest of the wearer. These will improve the endurance, exercise tolerance and lung function of the user. The two lengths of substantially inextensible material may be contained in a garment comprising one sleeve on the inside of the garment and the other on the outside of the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: David Stephen Warren
  • Patent number: 9498675
    Abstract: Disclosed is a neck therapy exercise apparatus, comprising a helmet having a weighted flexible rod which may be either permanently or detachably affixed to the top exterior center of the helmet. The flexible rod consists of a first end which may have a connector enabling the attachment of various sized weights to the first end, and a second end, affixed to the helmet. The helmet is custom-sized to a user's head and securely fastened to the head. Therapeutic exercise is accomplished by the user, while wearing the helmet, and weighted flexible rod, slowly rotating his/her head 360 degrees in a generally horizontal plane in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. In different embodiments, the user may replace the weights at the end of flexible rod with increasingly heavier weights as strength is gained during the exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Arnold L. Walworth
  • Patent number: 9492706
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for exercising the upper portions of the human body. The apparatus is a “zigzag” configured rod that has rotatable grips on three parallel sections of thereof. The apparatus preferably can alternatively be configured or re-configured in a U-shape. A user, with or without the assistance of another person grasps two of the grips and rotates the device around its central section to perform a wide variety of exercises. A method is provided for using the apparatus to perform exercises beneficial for the user's arms and upper body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: STUCK OUTSIDE THE BOX CONSULTING, LLC
    Inventor: Cody Turnbow