Patents Examined by Nyca T Nguyen
  • Exercise device for strengthening gluteal muscles
    Patent number: 11253743
    Abstract: An exercise device for strengthening muscles is disclosed, having a continuous belt system that allows a user to move the continuous belt using their feet to exercise muscles of the person while the person lies in front of the continuous belt with their back braced on a resting surface. Such an exercise device allows a user to exercise their gluteus and hamstring muscles while strengthening their pelvic stabilizers. The exercise device could also have a weight device that allows a user to rest a weight on their torso during the exercise to increase the difficulty and effectiveness of the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: Aaron Mosqueda
  • Fitness activity apparatus
    Patent number: 11247091
    Abstract: A fitness activity apparatus has a frame having four vertical posts, the vertical posts comprising a left rear post, a right rear post, a left front post, and a right front post, the left rear post and right rear post being connected by a rear lateral bar, the left front post and right front post being connected by a front lateral bar, the left rear post and left front post being connected by a left side bar, the right rear post and right front post being connected by a right side bar, the left side bar and right side bar being at a common level to provide a support platform configured to support a circular weight plate having a selected plate diameter, and the rear lateral bar positioned at a first vertical level and front lateral bar being positioned at a different second vertical level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: KIDSTRONG, INC.
    Inventor: Matthew Sharp
  • Mobility, muscle, and coordination development apparatus
    Patent number: 11247096
    Abstract: An apparatus for improving mobility and helping develop back, neck, arm, core and leg muscle strength and coordination is provided. The apparatus may include a body portion comprising a first layer and a second layer and be configured to slide on a floor surface. A method for improving mobility of a user is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Marvel US Blessings, LLC
    Inventors: Ralph Blessing, Andrea L. Marvel
  • Adjustable resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 11247090
    Abstract: An adjustable resistance exercise machine for providing variable resistance forces on a pull cable extending from the machine. The adjustable resistance exercise machine generally includes a plurality of power springs that may be selectively engaged using a cam mechanism. By engaging springs with different forces, the resistance may be adjusted incrementally as preferred for performing different exercises. The adjustable resistance exercise machine may be connected to various structures, either below or above an exerciser, to allow the exerciser to choose whether to pull the pull cable up or down during exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
  • Exercise weight positioning device
    Patent number: 11241602
    Abstract: An exercise weight positioning device allows a barbell portion of the exercise weight to be positioned in a recessed portion of the positioning device. The positioning device is tapered toward the recessed portion. Additionally, the positioning device is rotatable around an axis. This feature allows the positioning device to rotate when the barbell moves laterally in relation to the positioning device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy Keith Grissel, Jr.
  • Hand-held exercise free weights
    Patent number: 11235191
    Abstract: Various hand-held exercise weights are configured to fit comfortably in a person's hand. Some embodiments define a circular loop about a central opening. Some embodiments have first and second segments that change in girth as a function of distance from a juncture defined therebetween. Some of the embodiments have handgrips of different shapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Krull, Darrin M. Swagel
  • Weight plate gap adjustment module for weight training equipment
    Patent number: 11235189
    Abstract: A weight plate gap adjustment module for weight training equipment includes an elastic member located at the topmost weight plate of the weight training equipment and having a supporting portion arranged on the weight plate adjacent to the topmost weight plate, and an adjustment member set on the topmost weight plate and movable toward the elastic member to increase the elastic force of the elastic member, so that when the elastic force of the elastic member is greater than the total weight of the topmost weight plate and the traction shaft, the elastic force of the elastic member drives the elastic member to push the topmost weight plate and the traction shaft to move relative to the other weight plates, allowing the locking pin to be selectively inserted through one weight plate and the traction shaft and joined to the traction shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: HEALTHSTREAM TAIWAN INC.
    Inventor: Chun-Ting Chen
  • Method and apparatus for recognizing gait task
    Patent number: 11234890
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for recognizing a gait task, that may detect a gait pattern of a user based on sensed data, generate a gait feature of the gait pattern based on similarities between the gait pattern and similar gait data extracted from each of a plurality of databases, and estimate a gait task corresponding to the gait pattern by applying the gait feature to a desired learning model, may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunghwan Ahn, Youngbo Shim, Seungyong Hyung
  • Dual-wedge swim platform with rotating handlebars
    Patent number: 11229826
    Abstract: A swim platform with a higher level of performance offered by an increase in the horizontal velocity and force off of the swim platform, thus enabling the athlete to enter the water further from the start. The athlete having full control over adjustments can create an optimal setup for their specifications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Scott Alexander Klein
  • Fitness training bags
    Patent number: 11229817
    Abstract: A fitness training bag is provided and includes a body having a first interior volume therein that houses a bladder disposed within the first interior volume. The bladder defines a second interior volume therein that houses a fluid disposed within the second interior volume. A handle is coupled to the body and is configured to facilitate manipulation of the body to perform an exercise. An outer bag for a fitness bag and a fitness training bag system are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Lindon Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Dalita Tomellini, Melinda Penney, Phillip Brooks, Lindsay Pettinelli
  • Weight lifting equipment and methods
    Patent number: 11229820
    Abstract: Various weight racks, plate racks, jerk blocks, and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the weight racks comprise one or more weight stands that can be connected and disconnected and that comprise rolling elements that allow free movement of the weight stands. In some embodiments, plate racks that allow weight plates to be rolled into and out of them are provided. In some embodiments, jerk blocks that are height adjustable without stacking are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Inventor: Kris Kimura
  • Machine for assisted physical activity exercise
    Patent number: 11224780
    Abstract: Described is a machine for assisted physical activity exercise, comprising a base (4) and supporting means (2, 3) for a user, comprising a seat (3) and/or a backrest (2). The assisted physical activity exercise machine (1) comprises a training tool (6) mounted on the base (4). The training tool comprises an engagement portion (7), configured for being actuated by a user, and guiding means (8) associated with the engagement portion (7) for guiding it at least according to a lifting movement. The supporting means (2, 3) are mounted on the base (4) and comprise a slide (100) slidably mounted on the base (4) according to an adjustment movement. The slide (100) supports the seat (3) and/or the backrest (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: LACERTOSUS S.R.L.
    Inventor: Antonio Ludovici
  • Elbow planche support
    Patent number: 11219793
    Abstract: A portable exercise device for performing an elbow planche and other gymnastics and calisthenics holding poses. The portable elbow planche support has a pair of geometrical structures connected with articulating joints, supported by a plurality of feet. In one example embodiment, the geometrical structures are trapezoids. The elbow planche support is selectively assembled and disassembled, the feet and the articulating joints are removable for ease of storage, and the elbow planche support folds. In another example embodiment, the elbow planche support is a unitary device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Inventor: Jared Weiss
  • Trampoline frame
    Patent number: 11207583
    Abstract: A trampoline has a horizontal bed frame. A bed is suspended across the horizontal bed frame. The horizontal frame includes a horizontally oriented bed frame for suspending the bed. Frame legs are attached to the horizontal frame for supporting the horizontal frame above a ground surface. An enclosure includes a net suspended from an upper enclosure loop. An enclosure frame includes enclosure poles formed as right oriented spiral section members and left oriented spiral section members preferably made from metal tubing such as steel tubing. The enclosure poles are diagonally oriented. The right oriented spiral section members intersect and are connected to the left oriented spiral section members at intermediate junctions to form X-shaped panels, namely a first X-shaped panel, a second. X-shaped panel and a third. X-shaped panel. At least three panels are used based upon the diameter of the enclosure frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Balance trainer, mold assembly for making the same, and manufacturing process thereof
    Patent number: 11207566
    Abstract: A balance trainer having a dome and a base formed integrally is provided. Also, a mold assembly for manufacturing the balance trainer that has a dome mold, a girdle, and a cover is provided. The girdle is sleeved on the dome mold and the cover is fixed on the girdle and thereby a cavity is formed in the mold assembly. Furthermore, a manufacturing process of the balance trainer is also provided. The process has the following steps: preparing ingredients of the dome and the base; feeding the ingredients of the dome into the dome mold; fixing a membrane on the dome mold via the girdle; feeding the ingredients of the base; sealing the ingredients via the cover; and then rotational molding. With the process and the mold, the rotational molding step can mold two materials at the same time, so the product can have two parts with different hardness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventor: Chieh-Jen Lin
  • Free weight ring and method of making same
    Patent number: 11202932
    Abstract: A free weight includes: an enclosure comprising a plurality of body sections assembled in a shape approximating a torus, each body section forming part of the approximated torus and having a sectional seam formed along an approximated major diameter of the approximated torus, and each body section is coupled to each adjacent body section at an inter-sectional seam, each inter-sectional seam formed along an approximated section diameter of the approximated torus; and a fill disposed within an interior space formed by the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Inventor: Rockey Poeta, IV
  • Exercise device with adjustable base
    Patent number: 11191993
    Abstract: An adjustable exercise device includes a dumbbell having one or more weight members attached to a central handle member, and one or more weight elements attachable to the weight members, and a receptacle includes a housing, two casings engageable to the housing for receiving and engaging with the weight members, and one or more spacers detachably attached to the housing and engaged between the housing and the casings for receiving and engaging with the weight elements. The housing includes two anchoring members, and the casings each include an anchoring element for engaging with the anchoring members and for detachably attaching the casings to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: FLORIEY INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL CO.
    Inventor: Paul Chen
  • Lower body exercise device
    Patent number: 11185729
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a resilient compression member configured to be placed between inner thighs of a user and resist a compressive force from the user, and a resilient tension member comprising a grip component configured to hold the resilient tension member in place on outer thighs of the user. The resilient tension member is configured to couple to opposing sides of the compression member, form a first portion of a loop around the compression member and the outer thighs of the user, and resist a tensile force from the user. The exercise device further includes an extension member configured to connect with opposing ends of the tension member to form a second portion of the loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2021
    Assignee: Pvolve, LLC
    Inventors: Stephen Pasterino, Stephanie Wineman
  • Mobile training apparatus for receiving weights
    Patent number: 11179592
    Abstract: A mobile training apparatus for receiving weights, in particular for sports activities, is composed of a back element and, articulated releasably on the latter, a carrying system with shoulder straps, and receiving regions for at least one weight are present on the back element and/or on the carrying system, wherein the back element extends from one end of the shoulder straps as far as the articulation at the pelvis strap. The back element is configured as a plate and can be divided into several plate parts, wherein the plate parts are releasably and separably connected to each other by a connecting element, and each plate part and/or the carrying system has at least one receiving region for receiving a weight or a weight plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Oliveira, Nuno Miguel Da Silva Santos
  • Exercise ball with internal handle
    Patent number: 11173354
    Abstract: A fitness ball includes a ball portion having a generally spherical-shaped resilient shell, a pocket disposed in the ball portion and defining an opening in the ball portion, and a handle extending from a first point on an inner surface of the pocket to a second point on the inner surface of the pocket. In some embodiments, the fitness ball further includes an impact-absorbent filler material disposed in an inner cavity defined by the resilient shell and the pocket. In other embodiments, the fitness ball includes one or more gel inserts embedded in the pocket to cushion impact of a user's hand with the pocket. In other embodiments, the pocket is adhered to the resilient shell by an adhesive disposed between an interfacing portion of the resilient shell and a corresponding lip of the pocket which overlaps the interfacing portion of the resilient shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: GRIPFIT LLC
    Inventor: Thomas L. Jordan