Patents Examined by Oren Ginsberg
  • Stability exercise machine
    Patent number: 9345924
    Abstract: A preacher curl exercise machine with an air filled bladder or other resilient member which provides a support surface for a user exercising thereon. The preacher curl exercise machine providing many of the benefits of a traditional weight bench, while also providing the potential upside of incorporating an instability thereby engaging the user's core during exercise. A resilient member can be shaped according to the needs of the exercise to be performed. The resilient nature of the cushion limits bottoming out providing a true cushion support rather than laying on a hard surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Amy Caroline Strong Crawley, William Joseph Crawley
  • Weight training apparatus and method of using
    Patent number: 9345923
    Abstract: A weightlifting weight support assembly includes a weight rack with a pair of vertical upright beams. Each of the vertical upright beams includes a plurality of bores disposed vertically along the front of the beams. The assembly further includes an elongated cross member and a lever arm selectively rotatably attached to at least one of the ends of the elongated cross member. There is also provided a first and second cross member support subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Adam Haggard, R. Shane Burge
  • Exercise machine and pivoting assembly therefor
    Patent number: 9345926
    Abstract: There is provided an exercise machine including a frame, a wheel assembly rotatably mounted to the frame and an actuating assembly operatively connected to the wheel assembly, the actuating assembly being operable by a user to urge rotation of the wheel assembly. The frame includes a wheel mounting member having a central opening defined therein for mounting the wheel assembly to the frame. A central mounting plate is sized and shaped for engaging the central opening, the central mounting portion having a concave indent defined therein for rotatable receiving a wheel axle part of the wheel assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventors: Jean Cauchon, Raphael Murillo Sterling, Fernando Saturno
  • High knees exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 9339686
    Abstract: A high knees exercise apparatus includes a base, two actuator members, and two pedals. The base includes a supporting member and a pivot portion. The pivot portion has a pivot axis. The actuator members are pivotally connected to two sides of the pivot portion respectively and moving in response to each other reversely. Each of the actuator members includes a lower portion swinging along an arc path centered on the pivot axis. The arc path includes a first arc extended from a virtual vertical line passing through the pivot axis and an angle of the first arc is 45 degrees to 100 degrees. Each of the pedals is pivotally connected to a free end of each of the lower portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: PREVENTIVE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ching-Yu Yeh
  • Exercise methods and apparatus
    Patent number: 9339685
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus may provide a novel linkage assembly suitable for linking circular motion to relatively more complex, generally elliptical motion. Left and right rocker links may be rotatably mounted on a frame rotatable about a first axis. Left and right rocker linkages may be mounted on the frame rotatable about a second axis. Left and right force receiving members may be movably connected between respective rocker links and rocker linkages in such a manner that the force receiving members move through paths of motion which are fixed, adjustable or variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph D Maresh
  • Weight lifting strap with equipment engagement system
    Patent number: 9339693
    Abstract: A device for supporting or attaching to exercise equipment, such as free-weights or machines is disclosed. The device includes an elongated strap that supports a generally C-shaped hook that has a pair of generally parallel limbs. The C-shaped hook is attached to the elongated strap such that the limbs of the C-shaped hook are generally parallel to the length of the elongated strap. Additionally, a safety mechanism that prevents items held within the C-shaped hook is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: R. Ryan Pegram, II, Jason J. Pederson
  • Exercise devices, guide/hook devices, and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 9339690
    Abstract: An exercise device having an elastic band surrounding the periphery of a body, and permits the user to move fingers against the tension of the elastic band. A guide/hook device prevents accidental separation of the guide/hook device from the body, and prevents accidental separation of the elastic band from the guide/hook device. A method of making and using the exercise device is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Elliott Goldberg
  • Modular resistance force system
    Patent number: 9339678
    Abstract: A modular resistance force system includes an axle configured to be rotatable around a rotational axis and one or more resistance mechanisms. Each of the one or more resistance mechanisms includes a resistance element disposed about a portion of the axle, a resistance element housing configured to house the resistance element and a resistance substance disposed between the resistance element and the resistance element housing. Either the resistance element or the resistance element housing is selectively engaged to rotate with the axle. A resistance between the resistance element and the resistance substance causes a force to be applied to the axle when the resistance element and the resistance element housing move relative to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Christopher G. Gallagher
  • Ski exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 9339687
    Abstract: A method for using a ski exercise machine involves steps for putting on a pair of ski boots, stepping onto a pair of foot pads on the ski exercise machine one at a time, the foot pads implemented on a carriage rolling on arcuate rails, engaging a rearward portion of the sole of each ski boot in each foot pad beneath a heel retainer plate as a part of each foot pad, such that the heel portion of the ski boot is constrained vertically, placing the toe of each ski boot behind an adjustable toe stop on each foot pad such that the ski boot is constrained from moving forward in the foot pad, but the toe is not constrained vertically, and grasping a hand rail as part of the ski exercising apparatus and urging the carriage side to side on the arcuate rails, simulating skiing activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: R Joel Loane, Ty Hargroder
  • Exerciser
    Patent number: 9339712
    Abstract: An exercise equipment including a support, a first footboard and a second footboard for supporting the feet of the user, arranged alongside one another and able to slide along the support according to a substantially rectilinear direction (A), and articulated connection elements for connecting the first footboard to the second footboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Raffaele De Biasi, Giorgio De Biasi
  • Retractable wall mounted exercise rack system
    Patent number: 9333387
    Abstract: A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: PRX Performance, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik S. Hopperstad, Brian B. Brasch
  • Exercise device and method of use
    Patent number: 9333143
    Abstract: An exercise device for stretching a user's muscles is disclosed. The exercise device includes a pliable substantially non-resilient cord having a length between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of ball shaped handles positioned along the length of the pliable substantially non-resilient cord. Each of the plurality of ball shaped handles is fixedly attached to the pliable substantially non-resilient cord with a plurality of handle fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventors: Eric Michael Weber, Glenna Day Weber
  • Exercise device with elastic members and webbing
    Patent number: 9333385
    Abstract: An exercise device for various exercises includes a pair of bridges on opposing ends of a relatively inelastic, flat central webbing/band/belt, with an elastic member extending from each bridge. The elastic members themselves may serve as grips (for hands, feet, ankles, arms, wrists, etc.), or separate grips (such as those of a handle) may be used. The elastic members include a pair of bulbs on opposing ends of a body, and may be secured to the bridges and handle grips via cradles (in which the bulbs may be lodged) and/or channels (through which the bodies may be passed). A user may push or pull on grips with hands or feet to stretch the elastic members while exercising. The elastic members are preferably exchangeable to allow the user to change workout intensity by swapping in elastic members having different elasticities/lengths that provide different resistances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: PIVOTAL 5, LLC
    Inventors: Robert S. Hinds, Glenn Polinsky
  • Manually controlled and driven resistance exercise machine
    Patent number: 9327157
    Abstract: A manually controlled and driven resistance exercise machine is provided. The exercise machine enables a user to stimulate his/her muscles by various concentric, isometric and/or eccentric exercises. The machine has a generally horizontal platform and a vertical tower wherein both the generally horizontal platform and the vertical tower have an interior which contain a rope, gears and/or a pulley. A second person manually controls the resistance and velocity of the rope by controlling a crank or wench on the vertical tower. The person exercising consistently pushes up on the bar, handles, straps, hooks or the like while the second person alters the downward force of the bar, handles, straps, hooks or the like by controlling the crank or wench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Waide Lee Miller
  • Body stretching assembly
    Patent number: 9326908
    Abstract: A body stretching assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a pulley, a plurality of body attachment straps, and a rope. The pulley comprises a securing end and a wheeled end, wherein the securing end includes a frame having a proximal aperture, a protrusion, and a pair of distal legs with fastening apertures. The proximal aperture is configured for connection with a pulley assembly supporting structure, such as a door jam or an exposed support such as a pole. A user threads a rope over the pulley wheel to begin treatment. One end of the rope comprises a hand attachment, whereas the opposing rope end includes one of a head, hand, or ankle attachment. The user pulls one end of the rope, thereby causing the opposing end to pull on the body of a user. Gradual actuation of the rope end provides a stretching exercise to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: William Scott
  • Multi-purpose exercise device
    Patent number: 9327153
    Abstract: A multi-purpose exercise device includes a first side assembly having a first side assembly short side with an angled first side assembly front foot, a first side assembly long side with an angled first side assembly back foot, and a first elbow provided between the first side assembly short side and the first side assembly long side. The multi-purpose exercise device further includes a second side assembly located parallel to the first side assembly, the second side assembly having a second side assembly short side with an angled second side assembly front foot, a second side assembly long side with an angled second side assembly back foot, and a second elbow provided between the second side assembly short side and the second side assembly long side. At least one brace is provided for connecting the first side assembly to the second side assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Praetorian Fitness Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dane Wallisch
  • Modular self-spotting safety device for weightlifting
    Patent number: 9327160
    Abstract: An embodiment of a barbell and dumbbell safety spotting apparatus is a weight support cable (34a) wrapped around a rotating drum (44a) with the drum is mounted vertically above a weight lifter. The cables are connectable to a barbell assembly (24) or dumbbell assembly to provide reciprocating vertical movement of the weight assembly in a free-weight fashion. The drum has a ratcheting mechanism (55) that normally prevents downward movement of the weight assembly. The ratchet is connected to a user-operated control mechanism (28) so that the user can disengage the ratchet, allowing the weight assembly to be freely lowered. Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Jake Samuel Tauriainen
  • Treadmill lubricating mechanism
    Patent number: 9328866
    Abstract: A treadmill includes a tread deck supported on a tread base for rotatably supporting an endless belt, a motor driving device coupled to the endless belt for driving the endless belt to move around the tread deck, a lubricant supplying device having a container for containing a lubricant, a pump device attached to the container for pumping the lubricant out of the container, a motor coupled to an actuating rod for actuating the actuating rod toward and away from the pump device and to force the lubricant to flow out through the pump device, and a pipe is coupled to the pump device for receiving the lubricant from the container and for supplying the lubricant to lubricate the endless belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: Sports Art Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hai Pin Kuo
  • Device and method for performing exercises using a freely rotating ball
    Patent number: 9327155
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Inventor: Brian Doyle
  • Workout device
    Patent number: 9320955
    Abstract: The device is composed of a structure that comprises four inter-hinged modules (1-2-3-4), which enables multiple mounting possibilities thereof. Each module is formed of two essentially straight lateral bars (15-15?) that incorporate a pair of inwardly curved sections (17), which act as links between the two lateral bars in such a way that the end of each module ends in a pair of legs in the form of forks (18), which in turn end either in support legs (19) of the device, or in a hinging means (16), it having been provided that a series of adjustable and non-essential crossbars (20-20?-20?) are subject to being inserted into place in a center of the frame defined by the lateral bars (15-15?). The device is complemented by a series of accessories that make it possible to significantly increase the diverse types of exercises that may be carried out with the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Inventor: Ildefonso Aral Diaz