Patents Examined by Rae Fischer
  • Patent number: 9468791
    Abstract: A compact, portable weight stack selector pin for use with exercise equipment commonly known as selectorized weight equipment. This invention will allow the user to pre-select multiple resistances to be used in a controlled descending resistance sequence without the need for the trainee to dismount said equipment to reposition the selector pin or pins during the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Steven Lojek
  • Patent number: 9468801
    Abstract: The facial muscle exercising device (20) is provided with an elastically deformable bending portion (21) and a mouth-held portion (24), which is installed at the center of the bending portion (21) and held by the lips. The mouth-held portion (24) is located outside an edge portion of the bending portion (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: MTG CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tsuyoshi Matsushita
  • Patent number: 9457225
    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: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree
  • Patent number: 9457221
    Abstract: A hip swinging device comprises a rail unit, a fixed disk and a movable disk. The rail unit includes two straight rails, two transverse rails sliding along the straight rails, and a movable element sliding along the transverse rails. The fixed disk is defined with a through hole and a plurality of movable balls. The movable disk is connected to the movable element via the through hole and is abutted against the balls. The movable disk can slide back and forth with the to and fro sliding of the transverse rails along the straight rails, the movable disk can slide from left to right with the to and fro sliding of the movable element along the transverse rails, and the movable disk also can rotate. The movable disk allows the user to achieve better waist and hip twisting effect while sitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Tien-Wu Hsieh
  • Patent number: 9452309
    Abstract: A modular structure for gymnasiums or similar, includes at least one pair of supports (2) for positioning near facing walls of a room, a beam (4, 30, 60) connected at its ends (4a) to the supports, the supports being provided with connection elements (6) configured to be shifted from a tightened position in which they make the beam (4, 30, 60) integral with the supports (2), to a released position in which they allow the beam (4, 30, 60) to translate with respect to the supports (2), connection elements (10) for exercise equipment being provided on the beam (4, 30, 60), the elements being configured to translate along the beam (4, 30, 60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Amer Sports Italia S.P.A.
    Inventor: Silvia Scaramucci
  • Patent number: 9440132
    Abstract: A rung wall ascender including a support frame and a rung ladder transport mechanism positioned at a variable angle relative to the support frame. The rung ladder transport mechanism includes a chain arranged as a loop with rung ladders attached to the chain so as to maintain a ladder-like configuration that rotates downward as the user climbs so as to achieve a continuous climbing experience. A hydraulic cylinder is positioned between the rung ladder transport mechanism and the support frame that adjusts an angle of the rung ladder transport mechanism with respect to the ground. A control for the hydraulic cylinder is positioned proximate to the user. A braking system regulates the speed of the rung ladder transport mechanism while the user is climbing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Brewer's Ledge Inc.
    Inventors: George W. Brewer, Garnet Moore, W. Conant Brewer
  • Patent number: 9433816
    Abstract: A pronged band connector is adapted for securing a flat elastic exercise resistance band to an adjacent structure. The exercise band has a length, width, and thickness. The exemplary band connector comprises a base and a plurality of spaced-apart elongated rigid prongs. The prongs extend substantially perpendicular to the base, and are adapted for receiving a portion of the exercise band between adjacent prongs. A length of each prong may be greater than the width of the exercise band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Inventor: Donald Jeffrey Boatwright
  • Patent number: 9421417
    Abstract: A bicycle trainer is adapted to be arranged with a bicycle to simulate riding a bicycle on an outdoor road. The bicycle includes a stand, a roller, a first resistance source and a second resistance source. The stand is adapted to support the bicycle. The roller is pivoted to the stand and is adapted to contact a bicycle wheel of the bicycle. The first resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller. The second resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsaio-Wen Hsu
  • Patent number: 9415253
    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: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 9408770
    Abstract: In one example, a rehabilitation device includes a first element having first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. A second element is rotatably coupled to the first element and includes first and second spaced-apart, generally parallel elongate members having proximal and distal ends. One of the first and second elements is angularly adjustable relative to the other. A measurement device includes a measurement element connected to one of the first and second elements and configured for rotation relative to one of the first and second elements, such that when the rehabilitation device is operably disposed with respect to a joint of a patient, the measurement element is arranged for contact with anatomy of the patient. Finally, a scale is disposed proximate the measurement element and indicates a position of the measurement element relative to another portion of the rehabilitation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Promotus LLC
    Inventor: Jacob Randy Hall
  • Patent number: 9393454
    Abstract: An exercise machine tension system for improving functionality and linear resistance of a Pilates machine. The exercise machine tension system generally includes an exercise machine including a carriage slidably positioned thereon. A plurality of tension units are connected between the exercise machine and the carriage for creating linear resistance as the carriage is drawn in a first direction and reverting the carriage back to its original position absent application of force. Each tension unit includes a housing, a reel rotatably positioned within the housing, a torsion spring secured to the reel, and a flexible member wound around the reel and extending out of the housing. The housing is secured to the exercise machine and the distal end of the flexible member is secured to the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton, Andy H. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 9370688
    Abstract: Multi-use exercise apparatus has a platform base with four spaced legs having non-skid lower surfaces. An elongated box member supports padded rollers mounted on an axle disposed laterally of box member and a releasable lock attaches the box member to a base. A base complemental socket fittingly releasably receives a box end. The lock has one biased lug engageable with a socket shoulder when box end is in socket, and a release lever to disengage the lug to permit removal thereof. Box member extends from socket at an acute angle to dispose the rollers above the base so that user's knee may engage a roller during some exercises. Other similar rollers are above the base such that user feet may engage same during other exercises. Differing thickness pads are releasably connected to form differing heights thereof for providing a user knee block limiting the squatting during some exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Vincent P. Pannozzo
  • Patent number: 9370686
    Abstract: Disclosed is a treadmill which comprises: a main frame; a treadmill belt which is installed inside said main frame, and rotates in connection with the rotation of a support roller through an operation of a driving unit; and a pair of left and right support decks which are placed in an inner space of said treadmill belt, and support said treadmill belt when pressure is applied to an upper surface of said treadmill belt from an upper side, wherein said support decks are installed to move along a guide rail installed in said main frame in connection with the rotation of said treadmill belt and running of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Inventor: Byung Don Lee
  • Patent number: 9364382
    Abstract: A stretching device and method of use for stretching the foot and lower leg muscles of a user. The stretching device may include a base and an adjustable incline support that can be adjusted at various angles relative to the base. The incline support may further be divided into separate fingers that can be adjusted to different angular positions relative to one another. A support member may extend across and support the incline support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Phoenix Foot Health, LLC
    Inventors: James Harold Cooper, Stephen Gilbert Sims, William Cameron Bell
  • Patent number: 9364716
    Abstract: An exercise board with interchangeable center and lateral exercise accessories. The center modules include several different types of devices, each designed to be used for different exercises. The center modules can include a bounce ball, a base that makes the deck unstable, for core workout, and a flat unit that is flush with the deck. The side accessories can include handgrips, skateboard trucks, foot straps, or flat units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: MORF, LLC
    Inventors: Eitan Kramer, Frank Bleck, Eric Michael Bergman
  • Patent number: 9364715
    Abstract: A spine rehabilitation exercise device comprises a soleplate; and an exercise mechanism disposed on the soleplate, wherein the exercise mechanism comprises a sliding mechanism movably disposed on the soleplate; a supporting base movably mounted on top of the sliding mechanism, the supporting base being capable of rocking on top of the sliding mechanism; a pillow mounted on the supporting base; and an elastic assembly disposed between the pillow and the supporting base. The whole device has simple structure, convenient assembly, small and compact volume and good mobility and portability; the device can not only have health care and therapeutic effects on spine, but also be used as a pillow on other occasions, thereby having high practicability and better flexibility in use; moreover, the device is not driven by a power supply, so that it is safer and more reliable to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Aiguo Qiu
  • Patent number: 9358423
    Abstract: An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame, a backrest assembly and a seat assembly. The base frame can have side members and a crossbar member to provide floor support. The backrest assembly may be rotablely coupled with the base frame to swivel with simultaneous rotational movements around two or more axes of rotations. The backrest assembly can include two or more pairs of pivot joints. Each pair of pivot joints may define one of the axes of rotation. Handle bars may be mounted substantially transverse to the axes of rotation. The seat assembly may be affixed to the base frame to allow a user sitting on a seat pad of the seat assembly to cause the swiveling of the backrest assembly via hand pushes on the handle bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Teh Ho, Willy Wei Yu Ho
  • Patent number: 9358419
    Abstract: An exercise utilizes roller ball transfers for many embodiments, and those without, as well as an ability to add and remove weights thereto from above and possibly rotate in order to perform various exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan Smith
  • Patent number: 9352182
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a pneumatic sock exercise device utilizing pneumatic resistance transmitted to a user by a pneumatic sock capable of slidable movement within a pneumatic conduit configured to be removably interfaced with a source of airflow. The pneumatic sock is a tubular structure made of a flexible material that includes various aspects and features. When an embodiment is interfaced with the source of airflow, the pneumatic sock enables airflow within the pneumatic conduit or pneumatic conduit structure to oppose the user and his/her movement of the sock in either direction (with or against airflow) during exercise. Some embodiments may include an extension means and/or an anti-friction means to extend the range of movement of the pneumatic sock. The same or other embodiments may include a housing including a pneumatic conduit structure. A cushion of a resilient material may be included in an embodiment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventor: Douglas Paul Cook
  • Patent number: 9339677
    Abstract: An apparatus for receiving one or more attachments including a deck having one or more openings along a long axis of the deck and between the top surface and the bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings having a coupling mechanism and configured to receive one of the one or more attachments. Each attachment providing the exercise accessory to the deck and the coupling mechanism of each of the one or more openings being configured to couple the attachment with the opening after the opening has received the attachment and to attach the exercise accessory with the deck and provide the exercise mode associated with the exercise accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: MORF, LLC
    Inventors: Eitan Kramer, Frank Bleck, Eric Michael Bergman