Patents Examined by Jennifer Robertson
  • Slip training device and related methods
    Patent number: 11273340
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a slip training device. The training device comprises an outer frame having two ends; a plurality of platforms disposed on the outer frame, and at least one rotatable element disposed below each platform for enabling the movement of the platform with respect to the frame. Each platform is configured to be either movable along the frame or stationary with respect to the frame. In use as a slip training device, a user steps on one end of the device and walks across the device, not knowing whether a platform is moveable or stationary. If the user steps on a moveable platform, then the user will need to use balance to prevent a fall. If the user steps on a stationary platform, then the user can walk across that platform normally. Whether a particular platform is moveable or stationary can be changed each time the user traverses the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: REHABILITATION INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    Inventors: Kristen Hohl, Michael Tamkin, Austin Ridenour, James Lipsey
  • Training equipment and method
    Patent number: 11266867
    Abstract: Training equipment is configured for targeted muscle actuation. The training equipment contains a muscle-powered actuating element and a damping system having two components that can move in relation to one another. One of the components is operatively connected to the actuating element, such that a movement of the actuating element can be damped. A field-sensitive rheological medium and a field generation system are associated with the damping system, in order to generate and control the field strength. A damping characteristic can be influenced by the field generation system. A control system is suited and configured to control the field generation system in a targeted manner in accordance with a training parameter, such that the movement of the actuating element can be damped taking into account the training parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: INVENTUS Engineering GmbH
    Inventor: Stefan Battlogg
  • Virtual road surface implementation-type bicycle simulator
    Patent number: 11266872
    Abstract: Provided is a virtual road surface implementation-type bicycle simulator. The virtual road surface implementation-type bicycle simulator according to the present disclosure includes a rear wheel support portion that supports a rear wheel of a mounted bicycle and rotates together with rotation of the rear wheel; and a road surface implementation portion including a plurality of uneven portions that perform a protrusion operation at various heights on an outer peripheral surface of the rear wheel support portion in contact with the rear wheel, thereby providing a rider riding the bicycle with various road surface states which are virtually set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignees: REAL DESIGN TECH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Joong Sik Lee
  • Stair exerciser apparatus
    Patent number: 11266871
    Abstract: A stair exerciser apparatus for simulating stair climbing includes a frame, a lower shaft and an upper shaft mounted rotatably on the frame, a conveyor operatively engaged with the upper shaft and the lower shaft, a plurality of steps, a flywheel and a one-way clutch mechanism. The plurality of steps are joined to the conveyor for movement with the conveyor. The flywheel is operatively engaged with the conveyor. The one-way clutch mechanism is operatively engaged with the conveyor and the flywheel. The one-way clutch mechanism is configured to selectively couple the conveyor with the flywheel such that motion of the plurality of steps in a first step direction drives rotation of the flywheel when the one-way clutch mechanism is engaged, and the one-way clutch mechanism decouples the conveyor from the flywheel when the one-way clutch mechanism is disengaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Johnson Helth Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert C Burck, Michael J Fidler, Alexander E Hanson, Noel R Johnson, Mark J Kannel
  • Trampoline with handrail
    Patent number: 11247113
    Abstract: A trampoline frame includes a bottom ring frame to couple to a jumping surface, a plurality of legs coupled to the bottom ring, a plurality of curved upright supports coupled to the bottom ring, and a handrail coupled to the upright supports. The curved upright supports attach to and support a flexible wall to form a barrier around at least a portion of the jumping surface. Each of the plurality of legs is curved to place a corresponding foot of the leg outside an external perimeter of the bottom ring frame when connected to the bottom ring frame. Each of the plurality of curved upright supports is curved inward toward a center of the jumping surface to connect to the handrail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Skywalker Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Michael J. Colling
  • Foot-therapy and toe-aligning device
    Patent number: 11246731
    Abstract: Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: FENF, LLC
    Inventor: Frederic Ferri
  • Stationary ergometric exercise device
    Patent number: 11235198
    Abstract: A stationary exercise device comprises pedals mounted via cranks to opposite sides of a drive wheel; a flywheel with a magnetic rim coupled to the drive wheel; a brake with a motor and one or more permanent magnets mounted for movement relative to the magnetic rim; a measuring unit for measuring at least one of the drive force applied via the drive wheel and the related torque; a measuring device for measuring cadence; and a command module. The command module uses measurements from the measuring unit and the measuring device to calculate a performance parameter and compares the performance parameter against a predetermined performance profile. The command module also can control the motor to move the permanent magnets relative to the magnetic rim to adjust the braking force applied and thereby adjust the performance parameter to conform with the performance profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Wattbike IP Limited
    Inventor: Milan Bacanovic
  • Bicycling exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11235199
    Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, the first upper rear mounting point having an upper rear movable rotating joint, a seat connected to the frame and configured to support the user in a forward facing orientation, a wheel positioned in association with the frame, a set of pedals configured to interact with the wheel, a stem passing through the head tube, and a connection arrangement connecting the stem to a base. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user, causing rotation of the stem by the connection arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Real Ryder, LLC
    Inventors: Colin Irving, John J. Harrington, Brian C. Stewart, Michael S. Lofgren
  • Exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11235192
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus that is configured to be operably coupled to a conventional support frame having support poles providing vertical movement of the exercise apparatus. The exercise apparatus includes a bar member wherein the bar member has an engagement portion for use by a user when executing an exercise using the bar member. The engagement portion is provided in alternate styles. The bar member includes a pair of bar support members that are opposedly located on the bar member at opposite ends of the engagement portion. The exercise apparatus further includes a first connection assembly and a second connection assembly that are configured to operably couple with the first bar support member and second bar support member. Pin assemblies are provided to releasably secure the first bar support member and second bar support member with the first connection assembly and second connection assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventor: Zhair Giovanni Thomas
  • Resistance device
    Patent number: 11229818
    Abstract: A device and method may be provided including at least one handle and at least one anchor point. The device may be operable to provide a resistance to a user of the device who fixes the device using the anchor point and pulls on the handle. The device may include a casing; a center rod rotatable mounted in the casing; a cable wound around the center rod and coupled to the handle; and a mechanism mounted on the central rod. The mechanism may be responsive with a centrifugal force to movement of the cable to rotate the central rod. The mechanism may include an anchor coupled to the central rod, and at least one weight connected by a wire to a ring that is movable along the central rod against the resistance of a spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Alfredo Lumbreras Urena
  • Adjustable transverse resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 11229816
    Abstract: An adjustably tensioned, transverse-suspended elastic element exercise device is disclosed. The transverse element is suspended between rigidly mounted frame or arm elements and sized so as to enable full range of motion exercises. The tension and height of the transverse elastic member can be adjusted to accommodate varying exercise levels and positions. The assembly may include handgrips and attachments to augment workouts. Electronic adjustability, metrics, programmability and Internet connectivity enhance the user experience. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Anthony Durket
  • Dumbbell system
    Patent number: 11229819
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Gregory Olson
  • Exercise machine with pancake motor
    Patent number: 11219794
    Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a torque controller coupled to the pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a high resolution encoder coupled to the pancake motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aly E. Orady, Michael Valente
  • Dumbell system
    Patent number: 11213715
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Gregory Scott Olson
  • Multi-function exercise device
    Patent number: 11213712
    Abstract: A exercise device includes: a u-shaped frame; first and second arms pivotally coupled to ends of the frame; a first pair of bands that resist pivotal movement between the u-shaped frame and each of the first and second arms; and an arm bar. The arm bar is releasably coupled proximate to the free end of each of the first and second arms. As configured the device is usable for a first set of exercises. A first end of each of a second pair of resistance bands is respectively secured in proximity to first and second ends of the arm bar. The second ends of the second pair of resistance bands have loops fixedly secured thereto. When the arm bar is not releasably secured to the first and second arms, it is usable in combination with those bands and loops for a second set of exercises, providing a full body workout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventors: Brian S. Lejuez, John H. Morgan
  • Adjustable heart position pedal exercise machine
    Patent number: 11198035
    Abstract: An exercise machine with a movable frame seat and pedal to change the level of the user's heart in relation to the pedal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2021
    Inventor: Joe Russ
  • Portable exercise device
    Patent number: 11191990
    Abstract: A portable exercise device provided includes: a base disc, two pulley assemblies, a support plate, and a fan wheel assembly. A support plate is disposed on the base disc, the two pulley assemblies are provided on the base disc, and the fan wheel assembly is provided on the support plate, so that the fan wheel assembly and the two pulley assemblies are vertically arranged on top of each other, thereby reducing the overall volume. More preferably, because the volume is reduced, the user can arbitrarily move and hang the portable exercise device at the desired position, and because the portable exercise device of the invention can be hung at different positions, which allows the user to train different muscles according to the different positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: C2P (Taiwan) Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Liu Wang
  • Running training band
    Patent number: 11191991
    Abstract: An arm training band includes a strap having an elongate configuration and a pair of opposed loops coupled to opposite ends of the strap. The loops are specifically configured to fit or hook over a thumb of a user who is wearing the arm training band. The strap may be extended around the upper arm of the user proximate the user's elbow and the loops hooked over the user's thumb. Preferably, the user will wear an arm training band on each arm when training and practicing proper arm positioning when running.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: James Parent, Bill Duddles, Carrie Spender
  • User-paced exercise equipment
    Patent number: 11185740
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are examples of user-paced exercise equipment, as well as related circuitry, methods, and computer-readable media. For example, disclosed herein is a user-paced treadmill, including a belt, a motor coupled to the belt, and control circuitry communicatively coupled to the motor. The control circuitry may be configured to change a velocity of the belt based at least in part on a body velocity and a leg swing velocity of a user of the user-paced treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University Of Nebraska
    Inventors: William Denton, Molly Schieber, Casey Wiens
  • Adjustable resistance weight sled with bias correction, wheel skid control, and omni-directional motion
    Patent number: 11179591
    Abstract: A weight sled that allows both linear and non-linear movements such that resistance training can be performed in the frontal, sagittal, and combined frontal/sagittal planes, and which allows easy movement for transportation, storage, and retrieval from storage. The weight sled uses one or more swiveling, pivoting, or omni-directional wheels that allow all or a portion of the sled to be moved laterally. The addition of wheel configurations allowing of lateral movement of all of, or a portion of, the weight sled greatly expands the utility of weight sleds because movement in any direction can be trained, whether in the sagittal body plane (forward/backward movements), the frontal body plane (lateral movements), or a combination of the two. Additionally, the plurality of wheel configurations allows for a variety of storage arrangements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Sahm Bazargan, Alexander Y. Kim, David George Eastham, Jr., Brian S. Boon