Patents Examined by Jerome W. Donnelly
  • Patent number: 9248331
    Abstract: A resistance band with markings is disclosed herein. Each of the markings is preferably a design selected from one of tiger stripes, ovals, ellipsis, hash tags, images, handprint shapes and footprint shapes. Preferably, a first marking is positioned between a center point and a first end on a first half of the main body, a second marking is positioned between the center point and a second end on a second half of the main body, a third marking is positioned between the first marking and the first end, and a fourth marking is positioned between the second marking and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Tiger Brands Athletics, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin Collier, Theodore Whiting, Ronald Royce
  • Patent number: 9242133
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exercise training ring for use in sports such as cross-fit and gymnastics. The training ring is an annular ring of rigid material having a uniform cross-section around at least part of the ring circumference, and inner and outer annular support surfaces which are flat in the axial direction. The flat inner annular support surface forms a platform of predetermined width for supporting at least part of the palm of a user's hand when gripping the ring in a false grip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: David R. Newman
  • Patent number: 9242149
    Abstract: A medicine ball system is disclosed. The system includes a medicine ball and a closure cover configured to receive the medicine ball, where the closure cover includes weighted material that enables a person to simply increase the weight of the medicine ball without having to change to another medicine ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Abdul Sean Carter
  • Patent number: 9242136
    Abstract: An exercise assembly for selectively providing resistance to a user's hand includes an article of apparel that may be worn on a user's hand. A resistance band is operationally coupled to the article of apparel. A handle is operationally coupled to the article of apparel. The handle is coupled to the resistance band. The handle selectively places the resistance band in a resisting position. The resistance band provides resistance to the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Inventor: Ivan Perez
  • Patent number: 9242137
    Abstract: A door-mounted exercise apparatus, comprising: a) a first strap, operable to removeably circumnavigate a door along its width even when the door is closed, said first strap comprising: (i) a first fastener operable to adjustably tighten the first strap circumferentially around the door's width, such that a user's feet can be inserted between the first strap and the door to securely adhere the feet up against a front or back surface of the door along the door's width, and; b) a second strap affixed to the first strap along a length of the first strap, and; c) a third strap, affixed at the two ends of its length along a width of the first strap, such that the second strap is operable to loop in between the first strap and the third strap, such that each of the user's feet fits between the second strap and the first strap on either side of the third strap, and such that the balls of the user's feet touch the first strap instead of the door's surface; Whereby the door-mounted exercise apparatus enables the user t
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Holden Properties, LLC
    Inventor: Ned Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9233268
    Abstract: A metal sport and entertainment framework includes a plurality of vertical metal supporting tubes, straight type horizontal metal side tubes, oblique horizontal metal side tubes, straight type horizontal metal branch tubes and oblique horizontal metal branch tubes. The vertical metal supporting tube is made of hollow metal tubes, and side tube combination hole units are arranged at interval on each vertical metal supporting tube. Straight type horizontal metal side tubes are laterally set between two vertical metal supporting tubes to form a vertical combined positioning state. An oblique combined positioning state is formed between oblique horizontal metal branch tubes and oblique horizontal metal side tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Inventor: Ya-Chi Chen
  • Patent number: 9233274
    Abstract: A combination spirometer and PEP breathing exercise device is described. The device includes a spirometer with a volumetric air chamber having an atmospheric opening, an exhaust port, and an indicator of inhalation rate or volume; a breathing tube having a proximal end in communication with the exhaust port, a distal end with a mouthpiece, and a conduit between the proximal and distal ends; a one-way check valve adjacent the exhaust port allowing air to flow from the spirometer through the breathing tube to the mouthpiece, but preventing air from being exhausted through the spirometer; and a PEP valve in communication with the breathing conduit, whereby expiration of air from the mouthpiece into the breathing tube above a preset pressure causes the valve to oscillate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: D R Burton Healthcare, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory Y. Lau
  • Patent number: 9227104
    Abstract: A jaw exercise device includes a generally arcuate central elastomer plate with generally planar surfaces in opposed relationship. The planar surfaces have a plurality of protuberances depending therefrom; each protuberance being generally cylindrical in shape with each having an axis oriented to be perpendicular to the generally planar surface from which it depends. Each protuberance has protuberance walls, the walls having a protuberance height between a protuberance crown and a protuberance base. Two arcuate U-shaped channels are configured each to receive teeth of one of an upper or lower jaw of the user, within the channel. Each U-shaped channel defines a plurality of receptacles. Each receptacle located in a manner to receive, when urged into mating engagement with the central elastomer plate, a corresponding one of the protuberances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventor: Miles Landis
  • Patent number: 9227102
    Abstract: Provided are a bike trainer, and an exercise apparatus with a bike trainer for supporting a bike on a treadmill. A mounting bracket is adapted to be non-invasively installed on a frame of the treadmill utilizing a releasable fastener that is adjustable to secure an installation of the mounting bracket and allow the mounting bracket to be removed from the frame. A plurality of arms are coupled to the mounting bracket and each include a distal end to be positioned at an elevation vertically above an elevation of the belt of the treadmill. A bike coupler is provided adjacent to the distal end of at least one of the arms, and is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the bike to couple the bike to the bike trainer apparatus and maintain the bike over the belt of the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy F. Haddon, Mary E. Sharoff, Arthur D. Coberly
  • Patent number: 9211431
    Abstract: An exercise machine for supporting a user during exercise includes a base and a platform assembly coupled to the base. The base is adapted to be supported on a floor and the platform assembly is mounted to the base so that the platform is supported above the floor. The platform assembly is configured to support a user performing an exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: GROUP X, LLC
    Inventors: Jerome B Hornback, Paula A Hornback, Jeannette L. Keating
  • Patent number: 9199110
    Abstract: A Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus is a flat rectangular exercise platform that utilizes an arrangement of pulleys in combination with resistance bands to allow exercises to be performed, which includes an outer support frame connected to a deck and an inner support frame positioned underneath the deck and within the outer support frame for durability and stability of the platform. The pulleys are arranged on various sides of the top of the platform to allow various configurations of resistance bands to facilitate a wide variety of exercises and training to be performed. The invention also allows up to five people to exercise or train simultaneously, off the four rectangular sides and on the top of the platform. The Multi-User Athletic Performance Training Apparatus also includes eye hooks on the platform for additional resistance band configurations as well as wheel caster supports for easy relocation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Jerry Wayne Jones
  • Patent number: 9199121
    Abstract: Provided is an exercise device for a lower body capable of simultaneously performing anaerobic exercise for leg muscle strengthening and stretching and aerobic exercise such as cycle pedal exercise. The exercise device for a lower body includes a pair of base bars 11 parallelly aligned with each other and having an arc shape; connecting shafts 12 fixed to side surfaces of center parts of the base bars 11 to opposite each other and having a pivot coupling structure installed therebetween; a pair of rotary arms 14 laterally pivotally hinged to upper surfaces of the center parts of the base bars 11 and having heel support frames 13 such that both feet are seated on upper surfaces of the rotary arms 11 to simultaneously perform anaerobic (static) exercise and aerobic (dynamic) exercise for leg muscles; and spring members 15 resiliently supported between the rotary arms 11 and the connecting shafts 12 to inwardly bias the rotary arms 14.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Inventor: Jong Duk Ahn
  • Patent number: 9192805
    Abstract: A versatile exercise apparatus and system is provided. A cylindrical apparatus having first and second surfaces of either planar or arcuate configuration is configured with plural polygonal openings useable for manipulation of the apparatus or as openings into which various modules may be set to increase the activity versatility of the apparatus. The provided exercise apparatus provides flexibility while economizing on occupied space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: PI PARTNERS, LLC
    Inventors: Charles Adkins, Austin Anderson, Mark Adame
  • Patent number: 9193419
    Abstract: A board paddling training apparatus for assisting in improving a user's paddling technique and strength. In particular, the board paddling training apparatus includes a buoyant board, such as a board adapted for surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, or other board-related sport that entails paddling, and includes a resistance mechanism that creates drag or resistance against a user's paddle stroke. Some implementations of the resistance mechanism can be adjustable in order to create a variety of resistance against a user's paddle stroke and board movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Jay Haldeman
  • Patent number: 9186538
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for wearing about an upper portion of a user's body and for securing weights having a centrally-located hole extending therethrough to the body. The apparatus generally includes a frame backpack and an exercise sled to which one or more weights may be attached. The exercise sled is removably mounted to the frame backpack to operate in a first mode of operation and may be used separately from the frame backpack in a second mode of operation. In certain embodiments, the apparatus may include a connection strap for connecting the exercise sled to the frame backpack in the second mode of operation such that a user may pull the exercise sled while wearing the frame backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Grizzly Performance, LLC
    Inventors: Alex Douglass Seen, Britton Douglass Leitch
  • Patent number: 9186545
    Abstract: An exercise device for the pubococcygeus muscle of a male person comprising a support member having two arms and a base, wherein the arms of support member are configurable to fit around the shaft of the penis of a male person so that the base depends from the penis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Adult Fitness Concepts, LLC
    Inventor: David Mandell
  • Patent number: 9186534
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a grid apparatus that is useful for the training of athletes in speed, agility, strength, plyometrics, balance, cardiovascular and other training exercise activities. The grid apparatus allows athletes to move forward, backward, side to side, and diagonal at multiple height settings. Specifically, the present invention relates to a grid apparatus that has the ability to be held tight and maintain its shape while on any athletic surface. More specifically, the present invention relates to a grid apparatus that may be suspended above the ground at specific heights. The grid apparatus includes, generally, one or more straps intersecting in a grid configuration and one or more stabilizers to functionally suspend the grid apparatus above the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Inventors: Trevor Bollers, Jennifer Bollers
  • Patent number: 9180338
    Abstract: An apparatus for push-ups is provided that includes a base comprised of one or more sockets, a pin, friction material supporting at least one rotatable handle with a hand support and friction cap having one or more resistance bands with eye hooks capable of being connected to a harness eye hook mounted on the front of a harness worn by an athlete to perform resistance push-ups without the need of a spotter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Edward Louis Sorace
  • Patent number: 9180333
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable strength training device which can be adapted to various sports and can be utilized in almost any location. More, specifically present invention is a weighted elongated tubular member which includes connectors for attachment of various balls and/or sporting equipment. The training device is adjustable through the use of various sized hollow tubes of different lengths and/or diameters which allow for the addition of one or more types of weight material within the hollow lumen. Various different sports objects, such as balls, golf club handles, tennis racket handles, baseball bats and the like can be secured to one of the distal ends of the hollow tubes. Clips hooks or the like may be secured to the opposite distal end of the tube for anchoring the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Get Arm Strength L.L.C.
    Inventors: Daniel DiPace, Michael Cristoforo
  • Patent number: 9162105
    Abstract: A fitness apparatus includes a chassis, two linkages, two handlebars, two cranks and two joint bars. Each of the linkage includes a first linking-up part and second linking-up part transversally. The first linking-up parts are pivotably attached to the cranks for revolution of the cranks relatively to the chassis. Each of the handlebars includes a lower portion pivotably attached to the second linking-up portion, and an upper portion which can be held by the user to move along a closed elliptical trajectory. Each of the joint bars includes a rear and portion pivotably attached between the upper portions and the lower portions, and a front end portion pivotably attached to the chassis. In this way, the user's arms can take exercise effectively along an elliptical trajectory to further prevent the user from suffering sports injury resulting from incorrect posture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: DYACO INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu Huang, Shih-Wei Liu