Patents Examined by Loan B Jimenez
  • Patent number: 10668313
    Abstract: A non-motorized treadmill includes a non-motorized treadmill body and a composite resistance module. The non-motorized treadmill body includes two rollers and a treadmill belt. The treadmill belt is wound around the two rollers. The composite resistance module includes a reluctance module and a fan wheel. The reluctance module includes a wheel body and a resistance member. The wheel body is mounted to one of the rollers. The resistance member is located close to the wheel body. One of the wheel body and the resistance member includes a metal member. The other of the wheel body and the resistance member includes a magnetic member. The fan wheel is connected to one side of the wheel body so that one of the rollers is subjected to magnetic resistance and wind resistance when rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: GREAT FITNESS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 10661119
    Abstract: A treadmill safety control system, method, and apparatus are described for operating an exercise treadmill by enabling a treadmill motor to start moving the treadmill belt after an initial height of the user on the treadmill belt is measured, and then continually measuring a current height of the user on the treadmill belt for evaluation against the initial height so that a first treadmill motor control signal is generated to stop the treadmill motor from moving the treadmill belt when the current height is lower than the initial height by a minimum height threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: James P. Bradley
  • Patent number: 10653578
    Abstract: Improvements to an ankle holder for an inversion table. The ankle holders are formed of an elastomeric material that is molded onto a rigid backing. The elastomeric material is sufficient durometer to easily conform to the shape of ankles. The backing is secured to a pivoting structure. The ankle holder has a pre-formed shape that approximates the shape and contour of an ankle/heel/foot. The ankle holder can expand and move around the shape of the person to evenly distribute forces caused by inversion of the table. The ankle holders can include a plurality of bladders on the backing to provide structural support to the bladders that enables the bladders to be mounted and secured onto the inversion table. The distance between the gas cushions is adjustable to allow a user to place their ankles within the inversion table and customize the clamping forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Paradigm Health & Wellness, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Hsieh
  • Patent number: 10646744
    Abstract: A weight arm assembly for use with a weight lifting rack is provided, the weight arm assembly including a mounting bracket configured to be attached to a vertical surface in a fixed position, an arm mount configured to be coupled to the mounting bracket so as to be pivotable about a first axis, a stop member coupled to the arm mount and configured to move between an engaged position to prevent pivoting of the arm mount through interaction with the mounting bracket, and a disengaged position to allow pivoting of the arm mount, and a weight arm configured to be coupled to the arm mount, proximate a first end of the weight arm, so as to be pivotable about a second axis substantially orthogonal to the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Component Fabricators, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Steenekamp, Wayne Chermely
  • Patent number: 10639512
    Abstract: A resistance regulating device for a wheel of a training device is disclosed. The resistance regulating device comprises a rotary mechanism pivotally connected with a stationary mechanism and a motor with other components to rotate the rotary mechanism and hence a distance between magnets of the rotary mechanism and the wheel is changed. In addition, an optical detection device may be used to detect and define a minimum resistance and a maximum resistance and hence to adjust a resistance in a stepless manner. An emergency brake mechanism may be further employed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Feng-Ren Huang, Chih Chi Liu, Brian Murray, Peter Gillespie
  • Patent number: 10625114
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes a frame, a seat track of the frame, a seat movably attached to the seat track of the frame, at least one resistance mechanism connected to the frame, a pull cable in communication with the resistance mechanism, a crank assembly in communication with the resistance mechanism, a first swing arm connected to the frame, and a second swing arm connected to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Gaylen Ercanbrack
  • Patent number: 10625136
    Abstract: A weightlifting converting device is provided that includes a plurality of converting segments arranged end-to-end in a chain. Each converting segment has a semi-circular outer surface defining an arc and a planar inner surface. When the weightlifting converting device is installed on a polygonal-shaped weightlifting plate, the planar inner surface of each converting segment engages a flat outer edge of the polygonal plate, and the semi-circular outer surfaces together provide the weightlifting plate with a round outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Inventor: Jeremy D Sites
  • Patent number: 10610723
    Abstract: A rectangular frame for a reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed which includes a pair of spaced apart side rail members, a head end member, a foot end member; and four corner members, each joining one of the side rail members to one of the end members. Each side rail member and each end member is a rigid generally rectangular extrusion. The top wall, the bottom wall and the inner vertical wall have interior screw races. The outer vertical wall has a pair of spaced interior projecting screw races. Each corner member is fastened to one of the end members and one of the side members by threaded fasteners projecting from the screw races through apertures in the L shaped elongated corner member, and an L shaped cover hides these fasteners from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: BALANCED BODY, INC.
    Inventors: Ken Endelman, Kit W. Spelman
  • Patent number: 10589149
    Abstract: A device to assist an exerciser in performing an abdominal exercise includes two rigid elements, a rigid cross member with a first end that is coupled to a first of the two rigid elements and a second end that is coupled to a second of the two rigid elements, and a soft material that defines a first surface coupled to a lower surface of the rigid cross member. Each rigid element is configured to define: a first portion that extends from a first end of the rigid element to a first bend, a second portion that extends from the first bend to a second bend that bends in a direction that is opposite the first bend, and a third portion that extends from the second bend to a second end of the rigid element. The first, second and third portions of the rigid element are substantially flat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Custom Product Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Dylan Tellam
  • Patent number: 10589147
    Abstract: An office treadmill allows an office worker to walk while working without compromising the quality and speed of job performance. It consists of a walking device which is easily converted into an office chair. The conversion from treadmill into office chair and vice versa takes about a minute and is not a physically or intellectually challenging task. The office worker can perform the full range of office duties while walking due to the “Stop” element of the Office Treadmill package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew Kostadis
  • Patent number: 10561896
    Abstract: An exercise machine with multiple platforms for an exerciser to perform a variety of exercises generally includes an elongated frame structure supporting stationary first and second end platforms, a longitudinal rail extending between the end platforms and having an upper surface comprising a central platform, and a slideable carriage platform that reciprocates on the rail over the central platform and between the end platforms. The platforms provide multiple support surfaces at multiple elevations on which exercisers can position parts of their bodies during exercise. The platforms may be provided with positioning indices and provide continuous support surfaces over substantially the entire length of the exercise machine. The central platform may be provided with finger grips for exercisers to grasp. One or more mounting platforms may be provided to facilitate mounting and dismounting of the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
  • Patent number: 10532239
    Abstract: An apparatus for exercising having a frame assembly defining a triangular prism shape, which has a frame top bar that has connected a first set of frame lateral bars and a second set of frame lateral bars. The frame assembly further has first and second frame base bars and first and second frame lateral base bars. First and second clamp assemblies are mounted onto the frame top bar. The apparatus for exercising further has first and second band assemblies, a strap assembly, first and second upper handle assemblies, and a board assembly, which are removable from the frame assembly. The frame assembly is used for exercising alone and/or in conjunction with the first and second band assemblies, the strap assembly, the first and second upper handle assemblies, and the board assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Inventor: Denis Suarez Monne
  • Patent number: 10525305
    Abstract: A method of interpreting an activity of a person on a flexible mat of a trampoline, the method comprising: at least one processor determining a bounce instruction for the person on the flexible mat; determining a first bounce location of the person on the flexible mat; determining a second bounce location of the person on the flexible mat; determining a lead time boundary interval; responsive to determining a time of display of the bounce instruction prior to the lead time boundary interval, the at least one processor comparing the second bounce location with the bounce instruction; and responsive to determining a time of display of the bounce instruction within the lead time boundary interval, the at least one processor determining a third bounce location of the person on the flexible mat and comparing the third bounce location with the bounce instruction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: TGOMA NZ LIMITED
    Inventors: John Robert Howe, Neil Adrian Trimboy
  • Patent number: 10500428
    Abstract: The present invention provides a trampoline comprising a top panel, and a main body, wherein the method that the top panel attached to the mail body is RF welding or heat sealing. The present invention also provides a trampoline wherein the top panel and the main body are formed as a single piece. The present invention further provides a method of manufacturing trampoline wherein the top panel is attached to the mail body by RF welding or heat sealing, or the top panel and the mail body are formed as a single piece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Ming Fu Tseng
  • Patent number: 10493311
    Abstract: Improvements in an exercise machine where the fan blades alter the resistance created by the blades or vanes by moving a cone that pushes the blades out from a central position. The blades or vanes push against the cone with springs. The cone is then moved into or out of the central axle to alter the effective diameter of the blades or vanes. A twist or contouring of the blades or vanes can be obtained at the same time to alter the resistance. In another embodiment, the fan blades can be individually or collectively adjusted to change the resistance. As the diameter is increased the speed of the blade tips increases as a squared function of the radius without changing the rotational speed of the vane(s). The shape, angle, scoop or tilt of the blade or vanes can also be altered to change the resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Paradigm Health and Wellness
    Inventor: Cheng I Chou
  • Patent number: 10470964
    Abstract: A body-weight support system is disclosed, including an improved lift system and method. The system enables not only the support of patients undergoing rehab therapies, but including exercise modes that are both customizable and dynamic in nature, as well as a track system, wherein the system is capable of providing alternative functionality at differing locations. Other features disclosed include a system by which a movable support unit tracks or follows a patient, adjustable and variable supportive forces for users based upon, for example, a percentage of sensed body weight, and a user-interface that may be employed in a mobile, wired or wireless manner and will allow the use of multiple lift systems on a single, looped track system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Gorbel, Inc.
    Inventors: James G. Stockmaster, Brian G. Peets, Benjamin A. Strohman, Alexander Z. Chernyak, Blake Reese, Dean C. Wright, Yi Luo, Li-Te Liu
  • Patent number: 10471294
    Abstract: A portable exercise device positioned laterally across a doorway with first and second vertical sides and a threshold, providing a stable platform for a user to perform upper and lower body exercises, wherein the device includes a horizontal exercise bar configured with hand grips, supported by a vertical supporting member. A vertical extension assembly allows the horizontal exercise bar to be raised and lowered. The vertical supporting member incorporates a vertical support plate which abuts against the first vertical side of the doorway, and an anchoring assembly which engages an anchoring point where the second vertical side meets the threshold. The user grasps the hand grips to perform exercises such as dips and leg lifts, while the vertical supporting member exerts force against the doorway via the vertical support plate and the anchoring assembly simultaneously, securely retaining the portable exercise device between the first and second vertical sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventor: Marco Montano
  • Patent number: 10456625
    Abstract: A sporting apparatus comprises a structure body, an endless belt, an electricity generating unit, a position sensing unit and a modulation unit for continuously outputting electricity as the sporting apparatus is continuously operated. The electricity generating unit transforms kinetic energy, which is transmitted from the endless belt, into electric power. The position sensing unit senses a position of a user on the endless belt so as to generate a sensing signal. The modulation unit includes a DC/AC inverter, a current sensing element, an inductor and a semiconductor switch with a controller. The current sensing element senses an armature current outputted from the electricity generating unit and outputs a signal to the controller. The controller controls the duty ratio of the semiconductor switch to control the armature current, so that the armature current is adjusted according to the sensing signal for controlling the rotation speed of the endless belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Delta Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsu-Hua Ai, Chih-Yang Chen, Yen-Hung Wu
  • Patent number: 10444791
    Abstract: A wearable device assembly has a housing supporting a controller, display and indicator system thereon. The controller has at least one sensor wherein activity of a user wearing the device is detected. The controller selectively illuminates the indicator system to indicate a level of activity of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamian R. Cobbett, Kwamina Crankson, Brian L. Kash, Lola Oyibo, Aaron B. Weast, J. Gerson Goldberg, Michael C. Makay, Robert A. Riccomini
  • Patent number: 10398958
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a striking apparatus and provides multiple configurations to that apparatus. More particularly, this disclosure describes the striking apparatus having a rotatable target that may be secured on a door end assembly. In one illustrative embodiment, the target may be coupled to a rotatable member having a plurality of compression loops there between. A support may lock the rotatable member, and thus the target, at an angle through a bolt pattern spaced at forty-five (45) degree to fifteen (15) degree increments. The support may be secured to the door end assembly through at least one clamp and at least one fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Raymond Rita