Abstract: A rotatable pedestal for allowing single riders such as a child to use their body weight to cause a rotatable disc seat to rotate over a sloped surface on a support stand. Springs within the stand cause the seat to rotate in an erratic and jumpy manner while the seat goes from a horizontal position to tilted positions of up to approximately 20 degrees and back to a horizontal positions. The pedestal is small enough and light enough to be portable and strong enough for most children up to the age of approximately 12 years old.

Abstract: A sit-up exercising apparatus includes a base frame fixedly provided with a seat cushion, a swinging back cushion pivoted to a middle part of the base frame and turned up and down within an angle, a stop frame bar adjustably fastened to the base frame to limit the swinging angle of the swinging back cushion, two smoothly curved tracks provided at two sides of the base frame, and two handles connected in parallel to the swinging back cushion and respectively slidably coupled to the smoothly curved tracks.

Abstract: A child activity device for entertaining and promoting activity in a child is disclosed. The child activity device is configurable between a use and storage position and may also include a frame providing bouncing motion for a child. The activity device includes a support frame extending vertically upwards from a lower end proximate to a support surface and terminating at an upper end, a supporting portion, and may further include a seat, coupled to the supporting portion, that is rotatable about a first axis relative to the support frame to allow a child placed in the seat to rotate about the first axis. A coupling assembly is also disclosed. The coupling assembly secures the supporting portion to the support frame upper end and permits rotation of the supporting portion about a second axis for configuring the seat and supporting portion in a storage position. An activity device with foldable support legs is also disclosed.

Abstract: A chiropractic exerciser device designed to permit a person to hang upside-down from the waist or hips. The chiropractic exerciser consists of three main parts or elements that include handles, a main body including a hang bar, and an upright hang-bar. The first element are handles connected to a step-up bar and inner legs which facilitate additional stretching and exercising positions. The step-up bar feature allows individuals of any height to use the device. The second element is the main body or base, which includes the hang bar that permits a person to hang upside down. The third element is the upright hang-bar which is designed for pull-ups and hanging thereby allowing the vertebrae to straighten and re-align. The upright hang-bar can be used as a static upright hang-bar permitting standard chin-ups, or it can be used with a spring mechanism.

Abstract: An exercise device for enhancing the mobility of a user who may be suffering from tendinitis of the wrist. The device includes a forearm brace portion that is hingeably connected to a hand brace portion with a spring element connecting the two brace portions together. The spring element can be changed to vary the resistance against which the user works. Straps and loops connect portions of the user's hand and forearm to the device.

Abstract: A multipurpose exercise and stretching apparatus includes a leverage system and a base platform. The leverage system includes a first component having a plurality of spaced apart horizontal bars; a second component having a foot support and at least one foot stirrup for supporting a foot; a third component having at least one lower grasping bar in a spaced apart relationship to the foot support component; a fourth component having a pair of opposed vertically extending angled grasping bars; a fifth component having a plurality of spaced apart horizontally extending overhead bars mounted on at least one overhead support member; and a sixth component having a plurality of spaced apart angled overhead bars.

Abstract: The present invention includes a band for a person's limb or digit. The band has a body portion, at least one first strap portion extending in cantilever fashion from one side of the body portion toward another side of the body portion and at least one second strap portion extending in cantilever fashion from the another side of the body portion toward the one side of the body portion. The body and strap portions define an opening for receiving a limb or digit. The first and second strap portions flex when the band receives the limb or digit to securely and comfortably hold the band on the limb or digit. The band also includes at least one weight releasably securable to the body portion for increasing or decreasing the weight of the band.

Abstract: An exercising device for strengthening the muscles used in pitching or throwing a baseball or softball or swinging a baseball or softball bat. In a preferred embodiment the exercising device is characterized by a base and a vertical support post upward-standing from the base. A pulley housing is provided on the support post and a pulley and an eccentric cam wheel are rotatably mounted in the housing. A cam tensioning device is provided on the rear of the housing for exerting a preselected torsional resistance on the cam wheel and a torque cable connects the pulley and cam wheel, such that the cam wheel rotates with the pulley. A pull cable trained on the pulley extends through an opening provided in the pulley housing and a baseball, softball or the impact end of a bat is removably attached to the extending end of the pull cable.

Abstract: An abdomen exercise device includes a bed body having a backrest and a seat pivotally connected with a joint to permit the backrest swing up and down to force the back of a user lying on the bed body bend the back up and down to exercise the user's abdomen. The backrest is swung up and down by a drive rod moved by a drive device consisting of a motor, a drive wheel, and a chain gear fixed with a lower end of the drive rod and a drive chain gear fixed eccentrically with the drive wheel rotated by the motor. With an endless chain extends around the drive chain gear and the chain gear to let two ends of the drive rod seesaw to swing up and down the backrest automatically.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a climbing wall for simulating outdoor rock climbing activity. The climbing wall includes a front surface, a rear surface and an intermediate portion reaching between the front surface and the rear surface. The intermediate portion defines one or more openings which extend through the climbing wall. The openings are located in positions that allow a child to travel safely around on the climbing wall. The intermediate portion also includes a grip projecting outward from the front surface and preferably the rear surface of the climbing wall. The grips are designed to allow a child to maneuver safely around the climbing wall.

Abstract: A travel-size exercise device used in pairs to induce muscle-building effect on both upper and lower body comprising an elongated length-reducible rigid member (100) attached to an elongated flexible foot traction member (106). A set of holding provisions comprise a primary handle (44) forming a T-connection due-top on rigid member (100), and an auxiliary handle (54) forming a perpendicular protrusion midwards on member (100). A set of limb-fastening provisions comprise an ankle strap (110) mounted at right angles upwards on rigid member (100), and a corresponding knee support (112) layered upon auxiliary handle (54). Rigid member.(110) has a bottom end engaged to a revolving shoe (62) removably capped with a friction-tip (64) for stable ground engagement.

Abstract: A rehabilitation and gym apparatus includes a frame, a central exercise device formed on a central position of the frame for rehabilitating a patient's head motion, at least a first side exercise device formed on a right side (or left side) of the frame for rehabilitating a patient's foot or leg motion; and at least a second side exercise device formed on a left side (or right side) of the frame for rehabilitating a patient's hand or arm motion for providing a convenient rehabilitation unit.

Abstract: An exercise device (10) includes a base (11) comprising a rigid piece of material which may be placed flat on a floor. An isokinetic resistance unit (12) is pivotally connected at a lower end to the base, with a harness (13) connected to an upper end of the resistance unit. A user uses the device by attaching the harness (13) preferably around the waist and, while standing on the base (11), bending to a squatting position and then returning to an upright position. The resistance unit (12) comprises a cylinder (30) and piston (31) arrangement which provides resistance as the user moves from the squatting position to the upright position. The resistance is provided through a negative pressure developed in a working chamber (38) defined between the piston (31) and a first end of the cylinder (30).

Abstract: A leg exercising apparatus for persons requiring less strenuous exercise in a supine position, comprising two rotatable posts involving springs and having heel cups positionable at different heights, the posts being integrated with a base and mat. Another embodiment provides two doubled posts with greater durability and adjustability in strength resistance, but limited in leg movement.

Abstract: A portable, multi-faceted exercising and massaging device with adjustable turning resistance, having a stationary handle affixed to one end of the main shaft and a pressure adjusting handle with an orifice and axial screw threading affixed to the other end of the main shaft with a safety nut and two systems for receiving pressure between the inner rims of the bail bearings and handles. Around the main shaft are attached two external tubes with the mentioned ball bearings within the remote ends and joined at the adjacent ends through the central core, which is comprised of a tubular shaft with a central sleeve and connecting ring firmly attached at its middle onto the shaft, of two resistance sleeves and of two pairs of washers.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus that exercises at least four groups of muscles is disclosed. The exercise apparatus exercises at least the calf muscles, the hamstring muscles, the quadriceps muscles and the maximus gluteus muscle. The apparatus utilizes a seated position and incorporates an elastomeric tension member to provide the resistance. The exercise apparatus incorporates a backrest and a footrest. When a person exercising pushes against the backrest, the backrest rotates listing the person exercising such that the four muscle groups are exercised.

Abstract: A sectional horizontal bar mainly includes two H-shaped uprights, two A-shaped bar supports connected to upper ends of the uprights, two curved bases connected to lower ends of the uprights to extend forward and rearward from the uprights for the latter to stably stand, and a top bar connected at two ends to upper ends of the bar supports. A lower and an upper D-shaped support are pivotally connected to lower ends and upper portions of each upright to normally locate at outer sides of the two uprights. When the two D-shaped supports are pivotally turned to locate at inner sides of the two uprights, a user may grip with two hands at the two inward turned upper D-shaped supports to do exercises just as on parallel bars.

Abstract: A portable exercise device identified for abs and hips conditioning comprising a generally rectangular, rigid frame supporting a tilted seat and laterally aligned, handle bars used for hand bracing when the user is seated thereon. A single lever arm of an elbow configuration is transversely disposed above the seat and is adapted for pivotal lifting which is effected by the thigh movements. The device has a moment means positioned beneath the seat, which means is operatively tied to the lever arm pivot point. Resilient tensioning means are also secured to the frame and provide the variable countervailing force needed to resist the user imposed arcuate movement of the lever arm.

Abstract: An exercising machine for developing multiple muscle groups by combining three distinct exercise elements into a single attenuated movement. The device includes a bifurcated support base having an upstanding support post. A pair of bipolar pivoting arms extending from a central support bracket pivotally secured to support post. Axially resistant handgrips extending from the respective pivoted arms. Resilient elements interconnecting the bipolar arms, support brackets and support posts. A bench being positioned for user engagement in spaced relation to said respective handgrips.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises a generally rectangular extruded aluminum frame having a head end and a foot end and including a pair of spaced apart parallel track members wherein the head end, the foot end, and the track or rail members are each formed from the same metal extrusion material and have the same cross sectional shape. The extruded shape comprises a closed middle portion, an outer T shaped slot portion, and an inner C shaped support channel portion and may include one or more screw races in the closed middle portion for forming a solid mitered connection at the comers of the frame. The apparatus includes a movable carriage mounted on the frame for movement along the rail members between the head and foot ends against one or more resistance members connected between the carriage and the foot end of the frame. The exercise apparatus may include a foot bar assembly that permits a foot bar to be rotated between various positions via a quick release arrangement.