Patents Examined by Megan Anderson
  • Patent number: 11957961
    Abstract: Provided herein is a trampoline connector, comprising a transverse connection, a longitudinal connection, and connecting ring, wherein the transverse connection comprises a hollow body, the longitudinal connection comprises a fixing cavity, and the connecting ring comprises at least one connection ring opening and a through hole, wherein the transverse connection is vertically fixedly connected to the top of the longitudinal connection in a “T”-shaped structure, and the connecting ring is detachably connected to the outer wall of transverse connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Wenxing Li
  • Patent number: 11957957
    Abstract: A pivot board exercise device has a top circular part that may rotate in relation to a bottom circular part, and a unique unibody or complex multi-arm resistance mechanism is secured at its center to a rotational center platform of the top circular part, and is secured at the end of each arm to posts projecting from the bottom circular part. The unibody multi-arm resistance mechanism is a single piece of resilient/flexible material, the complex multi-arm resistance mechanism has multiple arms attached at the ends to the bottom part, so when the top of the invention is rotated relative to the bottom, resistance is offered, the resistance increasing with rotation and occurring regardless of the direction of rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: Perform Stoic LLC
    Inventor: Justin Van Dyke
  • Patent number: 11957956
    Abstract: A rehabilitation and exercise system can include a base. A static device can be coupled to the base and configured to provide isometric exercise for a user by receiving static force from the user to facilitate at least one of osteogenesis or muscle hypertrophy for the user. In addition, a dynamic device can be coupled to the base and configured to provide a dynamic exercise for the user by being moved by the user to facilitate at least one of osteogenesis and muscle hypertrophy for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
  • Patent number: 11957959
    Abstract: A therapeutic bracelet includes a strip of elastomeric material that defines an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a plurality of finger holes extending through the strip. The strip of elastomeric material is configured to be positioned over an operative hand of a user and to be worn around a wrist of the user. Upon periodic removal of the therapeutic bracelet from the wrist, the user inserts one or more digits in the finger holes from the interior surface and stretches the therapeutic bracelet with a thumb of the operative hand or with an opposite hand. A method of using the therapeutic bracelet to alternately strengthen and stretch the operative hand is also provided. The bracelet may also be used for supporting the wrist in an ergonomically correct position; and, when turned inside out, for massaging sore or injured muscles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Inventor: Jared Daniel Stull
  • Patent number: 11957952
    Abstract: A modular home gym can include a platform with one or more holes that mate with one or more mating portions of attachable and removable exercise attachments. A variety of exercise attachments can be connected to the platform in a variety of configurations. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: MACROFIT, INC.
    Inventor: Tyler Do
  • Patent number: 11951353
    Abstract: An exercise system may include a dip apparatus having gripping bars for a user to grip and one or more resistance bands releasably attachable to the dip apparatus below the gripping bars to assist the user when performing a dip exercise by providing an upward force counteracting at least a portion of the user's weight. To this end, the dip apparatus may include support bars disposed below the gripping bars, where the support bars are structurally configured to engage with one or more resistance bands. More particularly, each of the support bars may include couplers that have a portion structurally configured to receive a resistance band, which may be formed as a continuous loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Tricep-Tore, LLC
    Inventor: Cashton Briscoe
  • Patent number: 11951354
    Abstract: A positive expiratory pressure-generating device for reducing breathlessness in a subject with one or more pulmonary disorders is disclosed. The device is rigid and hollow and can be held in the mouth of the subject. The device has at least one air chamber, at least one opening in the portion of the device that is held in the mouth and at least one additional airflow orifice. The device is configured to increase expiratory resistance and can be supported by the mouth of the subject without the need for additional support by hands, another device or other means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Muhammad Ahsan Zafar, Ralph J Panos
  • Patent number: 11951359
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to modify resistance of pedals of an exercise device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive measurements as input, and outputting, based on the measurements, a control instruction that causes the exercise device to modify, independently from each other, the resistance of the pedals. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the measurements from sensors associated with the pedals. The method includes determining, based on the measurements, a quantifiable or qualitative modification to the resistance provided by a pedal of the pedals. The resistance provided by another pedal of the pedals is not modified. The method includes transmitting the control instruction to the exercise device to cause the resistance provided by the pedal to be modified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Luis Berga, Steven Mason, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
  • Patent number: 11951369
    Abstract: The suspension system disclosed may be used to provide anti-gravity or pro-gravity affects to aid in exercise and rehabilitation. The system includes a frame assembly which supports an elastic cord. The elastic cord supports a portion of the weight of the user and exerts upward or downward pressure on the user to reduce or enhance the user's weight. The elastic is configured to equalize the forces on the system and permit free movement of the user while reducing or enhancing the user's weight. The system may be used by itself or with a number of different exercises and equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Lever, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan Charles Ognibene, Bradley Thomas Miles, James Warren Hurt
  • Patent number: 11938373
    Abstract: A shoulder strengthening apparatus includes a base, a shaft having a distal end portion and a proximal end portion pivotably coupled to the base, a hand rest coupled to the distal end portion of the shaft such that the hand rest is configured to move with the shaft relative to the base, and a resistance mechanism configured to restrict movement of the shaft relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Titin KM Biomedical Corp.
    Inventor: Kole L. Mickolio
  • Patent number: 11938381
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a trampoline scooter device for practicing scooter tricks on a trampoline. The device may include a foam deck with an upper surface and lower surface, where the upper and lower surface both contain a recess. The recesses are designed to receive, respectively, an upper attachment member and a lower attachment member. The upper and lower attachment members and the recesses contain aligned holes to receive connectors. The connectors, or bolts, extend through both attachment members and the deck to secure the deck to the attachment members using nuts. The upper attachment member is connected to the headtube of the scooter via the neck. The headtube contains connections to the column. The column is attached to handlebars containing grips and grip ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Rimack Holdings Limited
    Inventor: Michael Horne
  • Patent number: 11938366
    Abstract: A free weight training protection device includes a rack, two transmission modules, a control module and a barbell. The rack includes hanger structures which are configured to be laterally symmetrical to each other. The two transmission modules are configured to be laterally symmetrical to each other. Each transmission module includes a motor, sprockets, chains, pulleys and ropes. When a controller executes a fitness program, the controller operates the motor, so that the rope maintains a basic tension which is a very small tension and will not affect the hand feel of heavy training. If the barbell has an abnormal position or displacement, the controller will start a protection program to prevent the barbell from falling and move the barbell upward, so as to provide protections to users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventors: Zih Min Yang, Yu Shan Kao
  • Patent number: 11931621
    Abstract: A treadmill includes sensors on a console at the front of the treadmill. The sensors sense the lateral position of a user relative to the edge of the exercise deck and/or the exercise belt. If the user is close to the edge of the exercise deck, then an alert is displayed on the console.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: iFIT Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Nascimento
  • Patent number: 11931639
    Abstract: A shell assembly configured for holding one or more weighted articles includes an outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity configured for receiving the article(s) therein, with an opening providing access to the cavity, a closure configured for selectively opening and closing the opening, and a securing structure configured for securing the article(s) within the cavity to limit movement of the article(s). The securing structure includes a plurality of adjustable straps each connected to the inner surface of the outer shell at a first securing point and a second securing point on opposite sides of the opening. Each of the straps is adjustable with respect to the outer shell to increase or decrease an effective length of the respective strap between the respective securing points, to increase or decrease a distance between the respective securing points and thereby constrict or expand the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Coulter Ventures, LLC.
    Inventors: Laurie Ann Coughlan, William Henniger, Tyler McClure, Ahmik Jones, Anelia Perez
  • Patent number: 11931619
    Abstract: A modular workout solution may include at least one hemisphere constructed and arranged to securely attach to a handle, a cap, an ab roller assembly, or dumbbell or barbell shaft to provide a modular solution adaptable for various exercise or workout programs and routines. The hemisphere may include recesses constructed and arranged for housing modular weights such that the weight of the modular workout solution is customizable. Multiple hemispheres may be combinable to increase weight or construct dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, pylons, ab rollers, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Inventor: Nicole Jackson
  • Patent number: 11931622
    Abstract: An indoor, stationary, bicycle training device that provides advantages over conventional designs of exercise bicycles is provided. The stationary bicycle may include a tilting/pivoting mechanism to orient the indoor bicycle to simulate descending or climbing. The indoor bicycle may include flexible and resilient frame elements to support the indoor training device to move side-to-side under some riding situations thereby simulating the side-to-side swaying motion of an outdoor bicycle under the same riding situations. The indoor bicycle may include several combinations of frame adjustments to provide configurable dimensions of the indoor bicycle to adjust the frame to properly fit the rider, which may be adjusted based on corresponding dimensions of a user's outdoor bicycle. Still other aspects of the stationary bicycle device may aid in creating an “outdoor” feeling while using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Patent number: 11925831
    Abstract: The present invention provides an upper body exercise apparatus that is portable, is compatible with various other workout machines such as stationary bikes and treadmills and is advantageous for safe, low-impact cardiovascular exercise. The exercise apparatus comprises a pair of movable handlebars that are activated by push and pull forces exerted by the user. A clamp sub-assembly is provided by which a user may attach the exercise apparatus to a separate free-standing machine, such as a stationary bike or a treadmill. A brake sub-assembly is also provided and serves to create a braking effect that results in a feeling of resistance to the user as the user moves the handlebars in a substantially forward or rearward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Lloyd Johnson, III
  • Patent number: 11925834
    Abstract: This application describes a mobile cycling apparatus which may be easily installed in transportation terminals (and/or other locations) to provide people with an opportunity to exercise. The mobile cycling apparatus described herein may mounted proximate existing seating in the transportation terminals. In some examples, the mobile cycling apparatus may be coupled to the seating, such as a beam seating platform, and/or tables proximate a chair. In some examples, the mobile cycling apparatus may be directly coupled to the floor or other substantially horizontal surface. In some examples, the mobile cycling apparatus may be detachably coupled to a surface (e.g., seating, table, floor, etc.). In such examples, the mobile cycling apparatus may be moved between locations in the transportation terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Tana Burke
  • Patent number: 11925848
    Abstract: A variety of systems and methods are disclosed, including, an embodiment comprising a training system comprising a training dummy, a base, and a mobile phone application, and another embodiment comprising a method for training with a training system comprising applying a physical force to a training dummy, detecting the physical force via a plurality of sensors disposed in the training dummy, and adjusting at least one parameter of physical force based in part on feedback from the detected physical force via a mobile phone application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Shuhari Group, LLC
    Inventors: Kodiak Brush, Chad Skelton, Travis Downing
  • Patent number: 11918852
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus having homolateral and contralateral modes of operation may include a frame supporting generally vertically oriented reciprocating members. The reciprocating members may include foot supports secured at the lower distal ends thereof, and handlebars movably secured proximate the upper distal ends of the reciprocating members. The handlebars may be configured for homolateral and contralateral operation of the exercise apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Inventors: Kenneth W Stearns, Joseph D Maresh