Patents Examined by Loan B Jimenez
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Patent number: 11833389Abstract: An athletic training device includes a wheeled frame, and a rotatable platform disposed on a top of the wheeled frame. The wheeled frame comprises an elongated frame body having a front end and a rear end, wherein a front wheel assembly is disposed at the front end of the frame body, and a rear wheel assembly is disposed at the rear end of the frame body. The rotatable platform is configured to support a user's foot during usage of the athletic training device, and may have a substantially planar upper surface portion for placement of the user's foot. The rotatable platform is mounted to the frame body by a pivoting mechanism so that the rotatable platform freely rotates upon the frame body.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Matthew Ross Petrone
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Patent number: 11833408Abstract: Disclosed is a weight training device that can be transformed into a hand truck. The device includes a main frame, two first wheels, a second wheel, two first installing tubes, two second installing tubes and two operating parts, wherein the main frame is used for loading at least one heavy object. Each wheel is fitted on the main frame in a rotational manner, so that the main frame can be moved through the rolling of the wheels. Each of the first installing tubes are opposite each other and respectively extends upward. Each of the second installing tubes are opposite each other and respectively extend away from the main frame. Each of the operating parts are opposite each other in the lateral direction and are respectively and selectively configured on each of the first or each of the second installing tubes, so as to shift the operating mode of weight training.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Inventor: Ya-Chi Chen
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Patent number: 11833383Abstract: An exercise machine that includes an elongated frame having a head end and a foot end, and a moveable carriage slidably coupled to the frame and moveable between the head end and the foot end, the moveable carriage having a spring bracket coupled to an underside of the moveable carriage. The exercise machine also includes a spring support rod slideably coupled with the frame and disposed adjacent the foot end, and selectively positionable with reference to the foot end by a handle that extends from an interior area of the frame to an exterior area of the frame. The exercise machine also includes at least one resistive member coupled at a first end with the spring support rod and at a second end with the spring bracket, and configured to bias the moveable carriage towards the foot end of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Core Health and Fitness, LLC.Inventors: Ken Duong, Kevin Corbalis
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Patent number: 11833402Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an adjustable-incline climbing wall. The climbing wall comprises one or more climbing panels supported by a frame and a system for adjusting the incline of the frame to provide a climbing wall of a desired incline. The incline of the climbing wall may be adjusted by activating an actuator, which extends the upper portion of the frame a distance from a support wall, tilting the climbing wall to a desired incline. When the climbing wall is substantially vertically oriented, the system for adjusting the incline of the climbing wall may extend only a small distance from the support wall so that the adjustable-incline climbing wall has a relatively small footprint. In some embodiments, the climbing wall may also include one or more fitness accessories that can brought to an optimal height for a particular user through adjustment of the climbing wall incline.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: EVERLAST CLIMBING INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Timothy Shawn Sudeith, Sarah Mae Howard, Benjamin Tiffin, Joel Greenblatt, Joseph Sweeney, Aaron Jon Baumgartner, Justin Lee
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Patent number: 11826610Abstract: A leg exercise assembly includes a housing that is positionable near a user's feet. A pair of foot pads is each disposed on the housing for having a respective one of the user's feet positioned upon the foot pads. A pair of roller units is each rollably integrated into the housing and each of the foot pads is coupled to a respective one of the pair of roller units for sliding the foot pads back and forth on the housing. A resistance unit is movably integrated into the housing for either increasing or decreasing the force required to move the footpads to accommodate the physical strength of the user. A calorie counter is integrated into the housing and the calorie counter counts each time the pair of roller units is moved back and forth to calculate the calories being burnt by the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Inventor: Gail Griffin
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Patent number: 11806571Abstract: A grip assist with a wristband and a grip section affixed to the wristband. The wristband is configured as an anchor to wrap around a user's wrist. The grip section preferably includes a first layer extending from the wristband, toward a weight lifter's curled finger tips, then continuing along the inside of the fingers to a termination near the heel of the user's palm. Consequently, a held bar is trapped inside an encircling grip section. Additional layer(s) may also extend from the wristband generally in parallel with the first layer. The grip section can include at least one strategically placed interference element to augment grip endurance or security. An interference element may be sandwiched between the first and a second layer, or carried on either side of the first layer. Elements may be provided to enhance engaging the bar to prevent slippage, or to provide padding to the user's hands.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Grip Power Pads Corp.Inventor: Ilya Boruch
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Patent number: 11806566Abstract: A training device useful at least for exercises for bicep workouts and strengthening is configurable for multiple types of movement and use. The training device has a frame, two arm cradles attached in variable configurations, and a multi-use strap. The arm cradles are removable from the frame for re-configuration or for storage and transport. To configure the training device for compact storage and transportation, the arm cradles can be detached, nestled into the inner side of the frame, and wrapped by the strap. To attain various workout configurations, the arm cradles can be interchanged on the frame, reoriented on the frame, and adjusted to preferred lateral positions on the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NO CONFORMITY CO, LLCInventors: Andrew Riad, Patrick Brian Murphy
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Patent number: 11806570Abstract: A rotation mechanism of a wrist exerciser is provided. The rotation mechanism includes a sleeve ring, a spinning mass, and a driving assembly. The sleeve ring is rotatable along an annular groove. The sleeve ring includes an annular body and a mount component. The annular body has a first mount portion and a first insertion hole respectively located at two opposite sides of the annular body. The mount component has a second mount portion and a second insertion hole. The second mount portion of the mount component is engaged with the first mount portion. Two shaft portions of the spinning mass are respectively and rotatably located in the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole, allowing the spinning mass to be rotatable. The driving assembly includes a stator fixed to the mount component and a rotor mounted on the spinning mass.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: NANO-SECOND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Pei-Sung Chuang
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Patent number: 11806572Abstract: A foot support assembly for an exercise machine may be configured for sing-hand operation (e.g., cinching or releasing of the foot strap). The foot support assembly may include a footplate coupled to the frame of the exercise machine and configured to support the user's foot during exercise and a strap coupled to the footplate and configured to resist separation of the user's foot from the footplate. The strap is operatively associated with a quick release ratchet mechanism, which is configured to be unlocked simply by pressing a lever of the ratchet to allow the ratchet strip to reverse, releasing the user's foot from the strap. The foot support assembly may be provided on each side of the seat rail of a rowing machine, which may alternatively or additionally include a multi-grip handle including a plurality of grip portions configured to position the user's hand at different orientations to one another.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.Inventors: Daniel C. Boyles, Mark R. Nestande, Jeffrey A. Gettle, Joshua S. Parah, Robert A. Hagen
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Patent number: 11801419Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for exercise and rehabilitation includes a frame coupled to a base and having a top end. An arm having a proximal end can be coupled to the top end of the frame. A distal end of the arm is opposite the proximal end. The arm is movable in a first degree of freedom between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the frame. Handles are coupled to the arm adjacent the distal end and movable in a second degree of freedom relative to the arm. The handles are manipulated by a user for exercise and rehabilitation.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
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Patent number: 11801423Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to interact with a user of an exercise device during an exercise session. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive data as input, and based on the data, providing an output. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the data from an input peripheral of a computing device associated with the user. Based on the data being received from the input peripheral, the method includes determining, via the machine learning model, the output to control an aspect of the exercise device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Luis Berga, Steven Mason, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
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Patent number: 11801420Abstract: There is provided a treadmill deck (10) for supporting at least part of a treadmill belt, the deck (10) including a foot strike area (12) disposed towards one end of the deck, and a foot take-off area (14) disposed towards another end of the deck, an upper surface of one of the areas (12, 14) including: a lateral inward or outward slope, which provides a lateral gradient across at least part of the area (12, 14), and an upper surface of the other of the areas (14, 12) including one of: a laterally horizontal surface or a lateral inward or outward slope, which provides a lateral gradient across at least part of that other area (14, 12).Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Inventor: Charles Edward Delves Crisp
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Patent number: 11794055Abstract: An electromagnetically controlled wheel resistance adjusting device includes a motor, a magnetic tile, a potentiometer, a circuit board, a socket, a connecting rod and an output gear. The socket, the motor and the potentiometer are electrically connected to the circuit board, respectively. An external controller may, through the socket and the circuit board, provide power to the motor and control operation of the motor. The external controller may, through the socket and the circuit board, provide power for the potentiometer and receive an output voltage sent by the potentiometer. The motor drives the magnetic tile to move through the output gear and the connecting rod. The output voltage of the potentiometer varies with the rotation angle of the output gear. The external controller may drive the magnetic tile to rotate through the motor, and determine the moving angle of the magnetic tile through the output voltage of the potentiometer.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: NINGBO DAOKANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Wei Qiao
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Patent number: 11786780Abstract: A bounce treadmill is disclosed, with the main feature in that an annular running belt composed of a plurality of running belt units is arranged on a base, and each running belt unit at least comprises: a fixed seat, an elastic element and a running belt piece; wherein, two opposite ends of the fixed seat are respectively fixed to a pair of transmission elements arranged on the base, two ends of the elastic element are respectively fixed to the opposite ends of the fixed seat, two ends of the running belt piece are respectively fixed to the two opposite ends of the fixed seat, and the elastic element is connected to the bottom of the running belt piece, whereby when the running belt piece is bent and deformed under the weight to create a downward force, absorbed by the elastic element and an upward elastic force is provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Fu An Wellness Technology, Inc.Inventor: Shih-Ying Tsai
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Patent number: 11779794Abstract: A physical exercise assembly includes a table that is substantially elongated to accommodate a user lying on the table. A cable support is spaced below the table and a bracket is coupled to the cable support. A plurality of pulleys is rotatably coupled to the cable support. A pair of first bands is coupled to the bracket and extends around respective ones of the pulleys. A pair of handles is each coupled to a respective one of the first bands for gripping and exercising arms. A pair of second bands is each coupled to the bracket and extends around respective ones of the pulleys. A pair of ankle straps is each coupled to a respective one of the second bands for exercising legs.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventors: Alan Martinez, Laura Martinez
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Patent number: 11779806Abstract: Method and apparatus for an improved exercise machine for specifically exercising the wrist and forearm muscles of a user. The exercise machine includes a rectangular shaped framework having left and right side vertical frame members along with upper and lower connecting cross members mounted on a pair of left and right support legs wherein a generally rectangular framework is formed. A rotatable vertically adjustable exercise bar is positioned forwardly on left and right U-shaped brackets so that the rotatable exercise bar is height adjustable using left and right vertical adjustments means. The forwardly extending rotatable exercise bar is disposed in a spaced away manner in front of the machine so as to be comfortably positioned for use by a user standing in front of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Inventor: Mark Anderson Morgan
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Patent number: 11766598Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the same for simulating surfing skateboarding, snowboarding or the like. The apparatus comprises a platform capable of supporting a user such as a continuous elastic surface such as trampoline or similar. A support is coupled to the platform for holding the platform. The apparatus further comprises a bearing or similar assembly coupled to the support for allowing the platform to rotate about an axis which is displaced a distance from the user while standing atop the platform during simulation thus simulating bottom and top turns. The apparatus further comprises a stand coupled to the bearing for securely supporting the bearing and tilting the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Inventor: Jens-Peter Jungclaussen
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Patent number: 11759669Abstract: Apparatus for securing weighted plates to a barbell or dumbbell, and a method of use thereof. A mounting subassembly includes an actuator for expanding and retracting the mounting subassembly, and a mount for securing the mounting subassembly to an edge of a sleeve or handlebar of the barbell or dumbbell. A locking subassembly is disposed about the mounting subassembly in a collapsed state. Weighted plates may be placed over the mounting subassembly and locking subassembly on the barbell or dumbbell sleeve when both are in their retracted and collapsed states, respectively. The locking subassembly is expandable to a diameter larger than the barbell or dumbbell sleeve via engagement of the actuator to expand the mounting subassembly. The locking subassembly may then slide up the sleeve, and rest against the weighted plates to secure them in place on the barbell or dumbbell.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: L&S PRESTIGE LLCInventors: Michael Lisi, Zachary Paul Snopkowski, Ryan Porcasi
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Patent number: 11759676Abstract: The training apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a support unit; a guide unit fixed on the support unit and including rails which extend in a front-rear direction; a sliding unit which is movable in the front-rear direction along the rails of the guide unit; a pillar-shaped rotation axis fixed on the support unit; a footrest unit which supports a user's foot; a lower support formed below the footrest unit; and a connection rotating unit formed below the footrest unit and connected to the rotation axis of the support unit through insertion to allow the footrest unit to rotate around the rotation axis. A plurality of springs installed inward from two sidewalls of the sliding unit is configured to come into contact with the lower support of the footrest unit and apply pressure from two sides when the footrest unit rotates.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Korea Institute of Science and TechnologyInventors: Song Joo Lee, Choong Hyun Kim, Inchan Youn, Sungmin Han
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Patent number: 11759675Abstract: An exercise apparatus for training gluteus and hamstring muscles in accordance with the present disclosure is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a base, a hip pad pivotally connected to the base, a glute hamstring extension module configured to change the distance from the hip pad, and a reverse hyperextension module having a pendulum pivotally connected to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Inventor: Cyrus Peterson