Patents Examined by LoAn H. Thanh
  • Safe trampoline
    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
  • Exercise device for performing dips
    Patent number: 9586075
    Abstract: Described is an exercise device for performing dips. The exercise device includes a pair of L-shaped sections connected to one another such that they form a U-shape. A handlebar section is inserted into a vertical portion of the first L-shaped section, and a footrest section is inserted into a vertical portion of a second L-shaped section. The height of the handlebars and of the footrest section can be adjusted by aligning apertures disposed on the exercise device, and inserting a pin therethrough to secure the device in a desired configuration. Further, the distance between the footrest and handlebars can be adjusted in a similar fashion. Once the device is positioned in the desired configuration, a user can hold a handlebar in each hand and position his or her shoulders above his hands, and the user can place his feet on the footrest in order to perform a dip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Marc Goodson
  • Weighted barbell stand
    Patent number: 9586080
    Abstract: A weighted stand for use in storing several barbells in an upright and vertical orientation. The device provides a first plate and a second plate placed in opposition to one another, creating an open space therebetween. Both the first plate and the second plate have a plurality of apertures in which tubular members extend therethrough and are connected thereto. The tubular members provide a hollow interior and a first open end and a second open end. The user can insert the bar portion of a barbell within the first open end of the tubular members for storage in a vertical orientation therein. A weight member is positioned within the open area between the first plate and the second plate for anchoring and stabilizing the device. Further, a mat portion is connected to the second side of the second plate in order to prevent said device from sliding on the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventors: Don Pederson, Marlena C. Santiago
  • Abdomen exerciser
    Patent number: 9586088
    Abstract: An abdomen exerciser includes a connecting element, a first roller, a second roller and a holding component. The connecting element includes two connectors and two roller bearings, each connector has a receiving groove, a plurality of locating pores and a plurality of limiting slots. The connectors are connected with the first roller and the second roller respectively. The holding component is received in the receiving grooves. The holding component includes a plurality of ball bearings and a plurality of limiting elements, the ball bearings are locked in the locating pores, the limiting elements are received in the limiting slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: SHENZHEN KANGRUIDE BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Ka Leung Wong
  • Stepping exercise machine
    Patent number: 9586087
    Abstract: A stepping exercise machine has a frame, a transmission assembly, a resistance fan and two stepping assemblies. The frame has a base, a supporting bar, a mounting bracket and an oblique auxiliary bar. The transmission assembly is mounted on the supporting bar of the frame. The resistance fan is mounted rotatably on the transmission assembly and is able to be driven by the transmission assembly to create airflow. The stepping assemblies are mounted on the frame, are connected to the transmission assembly and are able to drive the transmission assembly to rotate the resistance fan. The resistance fan improves exercise intensity of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Ching-I Lin
  • Apparatus and method for traditional rock climbing training
    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
  • Systems and methods for physical exercise
    Patent number: 9573013
    Abstract: Provided herein is an apparatus including a top member configured to couple with an anatomical appendage or a structure thereof; a bottom member rotatably attached to the top member; and a movement-enabling means for enabling the apparatus to move across a surface substantially without interruption, wherein the movement-enabling means comprises a turntable bearing between the top member and the bottom member, and a rolling mechanism about a bottom surface of the bottom member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Inventor: Robert P. Lopez
  • Exercise device for supporting weight from hand grips using straps
    Patent number: 9573016
    Abstract: An exercise device is formed of inelastic, fixed length, substantially rigid straps connected in a T-shaped configuration so as to define an anchor member and two support members. An anchor loop is fixed to the outer end of the anchor member for securing a weighted member thereon or for securing to various stationary objects. A hand grip is coupled to the outer end of each support member such that the user must exert additional effort during various exercises to maintain proper position of their hands relative to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: MYT EQUIPMENT INC.
    Inventors: Sami Ishag Jamil Haddad, Stephen John Davies
  • Exercise device
    Patent number: 9566466
    Abstract: An exercise device is provided with a frame, two pedals, two first swing arms, two second swing arms, a resistance device, two link rods, two cranks, two limiting rods, and two roller assemblies. Each first swing arm has two ends, in which one end pivotally connects to the frame, and the other connects to one of the two second swing arms. Each second swing arm has two ends, in which one end connects to one first swing arm, and the other connects to one pedal. The resistance device has an axle. Each crank includes two ends, one end connecting to the axle, and the other connecting to one link rod. Each link rods includes two ends, one end connecting to one crank, and the other connecting to an area of one second swing arm. Each roller assembly connects to one second swing arm, and can slide along one limiting rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Dyaco International Inc.
    Inventors: Hsuan-Fu Huang, Han-Lin Liu
  • Lung instrument training device and method
    Patent number: 9561399
    Abstract: A lung instrument training device including at least one weighted insert, a hollow cylinder having a bottom and a top, wherein the weighted insert is positioned within the hollow cylinder, and a tube, wherein the distal end of the tube is connected to the bottom of the hollow cylinder, and a user breathes into the proximal end of the tube. A method for exercising lung capacity, strength and control including exhaling air from a user's lung in a tube connected to a cylinder, moving at least one weighted insert positioned inside the cylinder; and regulating the position of the weighted inserts within the cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Lung Trainers, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Acosta, William Rose
  • Physical fitness device which simulates horseback riding and also facilitates upper body and lower body exercise
    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
  • Bicycle trainer with a bicycle wheel holding fixture
    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
  • Exercise equipment
    Patent number: 9555277
    Abstract: An exercise equipment includes a base, an operating device and a magnetic resistance device. The operating device is movably disposed on the base. The magnetic resistance device is connected to the operating device and the base, wherein the magnetic resistance device is for providing a magnetic resistances in accordance with an operation of the operating device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
  • Exercise ring for improving strength and flexibility of a body part
    Patent number: 9555283
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for exercising muscles of a body part, especially the neck, waist, torso, legs, and glutes from any angle with variable resistance while taking up minimal floor space. The apparatus improves the ability of athletes, including football players and wrestlers, to better prepare for contact from any angle while engaged in their sport. The apparatus includes a ring having a guide track therein. Another inner ring may also be provided in different sizes and shapes to accommodate a variety of users. A car connected to a source of resistance rides freely along the guide track. The source of resistance may be other gym equipment including a bungee cord, a cable cross over machine, springs, and the like. As the user freely exercises by moving the body part the car adapts to the user's position to facilitate a full range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Mission Competition Fitness Equipment
    Inventor: Michael Jolly
  • Attachment assembly for an exercise device and an exercise device incorporating the same
    Patent number: 9555280
    Abstract: An attachment assembly for an exercise device and a method of using the same. The device includes a first end and a second end; a first J-hook defining a portion of the second end; and a second J-hook defining a portion of the second end; wherein the first and second J-hooks are releasably attach the device to a separate exercise structure. The method includes providing a ring on the exercise structure, wherein the ring defines an aperture; affecting relative movement of the ring relative to an exercise assembly, defining a gap between two inverted J-hooks; positioning the ring in the gap beneath two ends of the J-hooks; affecting a relative rotation of the ring relative to the two J-hooks such that the ring is beneath a J-hook passageway defined by a downwardly facing concave surface on each J-hook; and engaging the ring with the concave surface on each J-hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: ARQEX OUTDOOR FITNESS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric A. Kaye, William C. Cesaroni, Morad Ghassemian, Brian W. Mathews, Eugene L. DiMonte, Donovan D. Zielke, Steven M. Lenz
  • Pilates machine tension device support system
    Patent number: 9555282
    Abstract: A Pilates machine tension device support system for efficiently providing a tension force to a movable platform of an exercise machine. The Pilates machine tension device support system generally includes a frame, a platform movably positioned upon the frame and a tension assembly connected between the frame and the platform to provide selective tension upon the platform in a first direction. The tension assembly is comprised of a plurality of pulleys and a plurality of tension devices positioned upon the pulleys, wherein the tension devices are attached between a frame and the platform. The tension members are selectively engaged to the platform to increase or decrease the tension applied to the platform for varying levels of workouts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Adjustable resistance exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 9555279
    Abstract: The adjustable variant resistance exercise apparatus has installed several different resistant elastic springs and can provide variety of resistance for exercise. Man, woman, boy and girl can share the same one of adjustable variant resistance exercise apparatus for exercise. User can upgrade or downgrade exercise resistant power by adding more or remove some elastic rubber bands for exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Inventor: Kun Yuan Tong
  • Strength training and stretching system and resistance band assembly for use therewith
    Patent number: 9555278
    Abstract: A fitness station and resistance band assembly and a method of using the same. The station includes a base; a support extending upwardly from the base; a first arm extending outwardly from the support; and a plurality of attachment members provided on one or more of the base, the support or the first arm. The assembly is selectively engageable with one of the attachment members and is operable to apply a resistive force during a performance of an exercise. The assembly includes a housing that is at least partially rigid and a first resilient member for providing the resistive force located within the housing. The assembly is attached to one of the attachment members on the fitness station. A pulling motion is applied to the assembly during the performance of an exercise. A resistive force is generated within the assembly in response to the applied pulling motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: ARQFX OUTDOOR FITNESS SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric A. Kaye, William C. Cesaroni, Morad Ghassemian, Brian W. Mathews, Eugene L. DiMonte, Donovan D. Zielke, Steven M. Lenz
  • Exercise assembly
    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
  • Exercise roller
    Patent number: 9550088
    Abstract: The present invention provides an improved exercise roller apparatus having a cylindrical body with at least one unobstructed inner compartment and wrapped in a foam sleeve. The hollow compartment(s) may hold variable amounts of weights in a fixed position such that the weights do not shift while the roller is in use and the roller rolls steadily on a smooth surface. The foam sleeve provides the cushion necessary to comfortably roll the body over the roller during therapeutic roller use or roller-aided exercises. Handgrips are provided on the body to transform the roller into a versatile weight-lifting apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Boonplook Coompol