Patents Examined by Rae Fischer
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9550085
    Abstract: A trampoline swingset suspension includes a trampoline frame having at least three legs. A trampoline bed is suspended from the trampoline frame. Springs connect between the trampoline bed and the trampoline frame to provide resilient restoring force for a user. The trampoline enclosure frame includes a plurality of vertical trampoline enclosure frame members. An enclosure net is mounted to the trampoline enclosure frame. A swingset frame is mounted to at least two of the at least three legs of the trampoline frame. A swing seat is suspended from the swingset frame. A spring suspension connects the swingset frame to the trampoline frame. The spring is a coil spring having an upper end bounded by an upper pin and the coil spring has a lower end bounded by a lower pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Inventor: Samuel Chen
  • Patent number: 9533190
    Abstract: An exercise chair includes a frame and a seat rotatably coupled to the frame. First and second front support members are coupled to the frame in laterally spaced part relation and first and second rear support members are coupled to the frame in laterally spaced part relation, the first and second front support members and the first and second rear support members cooperating to support the frame above a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: MOXXI, LLC
    Inventor: Dorianne P. Walkama
  • Patent number: 9533185
    Abstract: An exercise machine cable adjustment system for providing efficient adjustment of the effective length of one or more cables. The exercise machine cable adjustment system generally includes a frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the frame and a pair of cables adjustably connected to the carriage to allow for adjustment of the effective length for each of the cables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 9526945
    Abstract: A knee range-of-motion exercise device includes a rail assembly, foot sled, and single continuous stretch-control rope. The rail assembly has opposing first and second ends, and at least one longitudinal rail extending between the ends. The foot sled is carried on the longitudinal rail, and is adapted for longitudinal sliding movement between the first and second ends of the rail assembly. The stretch-control rope has a first free end attached to the foot sled, a second free end attached to the first end of the rail assembly, a first looped end passed around a first pass-around rope guide fixed to the second end of the rail assembly, a second looped end passed around a second pass-around rope guide fixed to the foot sled, and a third looped end extending freely outwardly from the first end of the rail assembly for access by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Edmondson
  • Patent number: 9522294
    Abstract: One embodiment of a simple and portable wrist, arm and shoulder exercise device is structured with a hand cycling means. One elongated and flexible member of the embodiment coupled to the hand cycling means, carries a weight support member on the other end. The said weight support member accommodates weight disc loading/unloading, also allowing plurality of discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Inventors: Nallathamby Kangatharalingam, Nirmalakanthi Kangatharalingam
  • Patent number: 9522299
    Abstract: A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 9517378
    Abstract: In general, the present invention discloses treadmills that include a monitor that detects foot falls of a person exercising on the treadmill. Various mechanisms are described that can be incorporated on a treadmill to detect foot falls. For example, load cells, vibration monitors, motor load variance monitors, and sound monitors can be used to detect foot falls. A processing unit on the treadmill can receive data from the foot fall monitor to calculate a cadence, or a number of foot falls per unit time. Information relating to cadence can be displayed to the person exercising. In addition to a foot fall monitor, the present invention also discloses a monitor that detects foot lifts of a person exercising on a treadmill. A processing unit can receive data from the foot fall and foot lift monitors to determine and display stride length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Ashby, Greg W. Law
  • Patent number: 9517380
    Abstract: A device for exercising leg muscles, ligaments, and tendons attendant to movement of a human knee following knee replacement surgery or during rehabilitation following knee injury is provided. The user lies supine on a flat surface and braces the back of his or her upper thigh against the device's leg support bar, so that the user's upper thigh is approximately perpendicular to the user's upper torso. The patient maintains this position and exercises the knee by extending and flexing his or her lower leg. Some embodiments include an elastic band that attaches to the device in a position that limits the degree of leg flexion to within a desired range. Some embodiments include an ankle strap attached to a cord, which may be used to build quadriceps strength through application of resistance, and/or for applying downward pulling force to the lower leg during passive range-of-motion exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Inventor: Ryan J. Montgomery
  • Patent number: 9498664
    Abstract: A foot/leg/arm rest that is fully height and width adjustable. In addition, support cups can be positioned over a wide range of fixed angles to accommodate any user. The supports have a wide base that provides strong, firm and stable support for the device when it is used. The invention has two horizontal end members and a central connecting track. Two vertical post supports are positioned in the track and are slidably installed so that they can be positioned at any desired location within the track. In fact, one of the posts can be removed if desired so that only one post is in use. Each post is height adjustable independent of the other. This allows that supports to be positioned at two different levels, if desired. Each post has a support secured to it using a bracket that can be set to a wide range of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Inventor: Robert A. Lorentz, II
  • Patent number: 9498667
    Abstract: An exercise machine carriage handle system for providing handles for an exerciser to grasp with their hands thereby expanding the type of exercises that may be performed. The exercise machine carriage handle system generally includes a frame having a track, a carriage movably connected to the track, a bias member connected between the frame and the carriage, a first handle connected to the carriage near the first side, and a second handle connected to the carriage near the second side. The first handle and second handle are adapted for grasping with a first hand and a second hand respectively of a user during the performance of an exercise on the exercise machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 9494446
    Abstract: A treadmill is capable of performing a gait analysis and comprises a conveyor belt, a supporting plate, a driving mechanism, and at least two sensing assemblies. The conveyor belt is used for a user to walk or run in place. The driving mechanism drives the conveyor belt to run. The supporting plate supports the conveyor belt. The two sensing assemblies are fixed with the supporting plate, for respectively sensing the user's left and right heel strike. A left and right pulse diagram thus can be obtained from the sensing assemblies, and the gait analysis is performed according to the left and right pulse diagram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: DYACO INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Brian Murray, Mao-Ying Huang, Hao Chiang
  • Patent number: 9492342
    Abstract: A knee rehabilitation device is provided which can be used in various stages of knee rehabilitation to facilitate a full range of knee motion and promote joint flexibility following a knee impairment. The device, which can be used by a patient with or without the aid of medical personnel, is simple to use, compact, and is highly adjustable to accommodate different therapy regimens, and different leg sizes. To achieve maximum stretch of affected tissues of a pathologic joint, the device can be used without the need of lower extremity muscle involvement. A first embodiment device is machined or cast from a lightweight structural metal, such as titanium, aluminum or magnesium. The device includes a handle of adjustable length that is rotatably coupled to a parallel-beam leg support. The leg support provides attachment points for multiple adjustable bands that bridge the gap between the parallel beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Promotus LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Randy Hall
  • Patent number: 9492710
    Abstract: An exercise assistance apparatus including a u shaped module comprised of a plurality sides of varying widths, heights and lengths. The module is adapted and configured to receive and support the head, shoulders and cervical spine of an individual. The module includes a base connected to the plurality of sides. The apparatus may include a plurality of sides of equal widths, heights and lengths. The plurality of sides may be separate pieces or interconnected. The module may also include a plurality of component pieces. The plurality of sides may be adjustable in width, height and length. The module may be made of plastic, foam, wood or metal. The module can be stacked vertically to achieve a desired height. The module may have an interior that is hollow or filled with water or sand. The sides of the module may have rounded lateral edges. The base of the module may include pads for non-skidding. The apparatus may come in a variety of sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Scott Franson, Paul Marston
  • Patent number: 9486667
    Abstract: Provided is a bicycle trainer that provides a riding sensation such as that when actually riding a bicycle outdoors. The bicycle trainer is for training by using a detachably installed bicycle (21) and is provided with the following: a main body (3) placed on the floor; a support shaft (5) in which one end is movably inserted into the main body and the other end is fixed to a fork end support means (7) that supports a fork end part (23) of the bicycle; and an elastic part disposed so as to surround at least a part of the support shaft from the center in the longitudinal center thereof to the other end. The support shaft elastically deforms due to the force imparted from the fork end part and therefore the bicycle can move forward and backward and incline to the left and right.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventor: Masayuki Kimura
  • Patent number: 9480873
    Abstract: An adjusting structure of an elliptical trainer contains: a base including an upright column, two rotatable posts rotatably connected with the upright column, two driving rods rotatably coupled with the two rotatable posts, a rotating device mounted on the base, and two shafts fixed on two side surfaces of the rotating device. Each shaft is in connection with an adjuster which has a fixing disc, an adjustment disc, and a positioning element. The fixing disc has a plurality of first orifices and a plurality of limiting stems. The adjustment disc has two opposite arcuate slots, a first hole, and a hollow tube. The positioning element is inserted into one of the plurality of first orifices via the hollow tube and the first hole, a hollow fitting sleeve is fitted with the hollow tube, and the hollow fitting sleeve is fitted with each driving rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: High Spot Health Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yen-Chi Chuang
  • Patent number: 9474924
    Abstract: An exercise machine handle system which provides a unique handle and rotatable handle hub configuration to aid in performing a variety of exercises. The exercise machine handle system generally includes one or more handle assemblies each having a mounting bracket adapted to be removably secured to an exercise machine and including an upwardly-extending mounting hub shaft. A handle hub having a pair of curved handles extending in opposite directions therefrom is rotatably securable around an upper end of the handle hub shaft into a variety of locked positions. A third curved handle extends from an upper end of the handle hub in a similarly rotatably securable position. By removably securing one or more handle assemblies to an exercise machine, a user can benefit from a wide range of exercises supported by the adjustable handle assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 9474927
    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: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree