Patents Examined by S Lo
  • Indoor training bicycle device
    Patent number: 11607583
    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 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wahoo Fitness LLC
    Inventors: Harold M. Hawkins, III, Michael Carlson
  • Fitness slider
    Patent number: 11607579
    Abstract: A fitness slider is provided that is capable of holding a weight plate during use, to be manipulated by one or more extremities using the weight plate as the engagement surface for the user's hand or foot. Another fitness slider is configured to mate with different sizes of weight plates. Yet another fitness slider is provided that includes a handle on top of the weight plate as the engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Philip John Elpers
  • Squat and spinal fitness and rehabilitation device
    Patent number: 11602666
    Abstract: Embodiments of an exercise device for squat training are disclosed. The exercise device disclosed herein provides users with a stable lower extremity base to help assure good motor function of the squat exercise to improve efficient flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Inventor: Richard Duenas
  • Weighted fitness hoop
    Patent number: 11596825
    Abstract: A weighted fitness hoop apparatus for cardiovascular and resistance exercise. The hoop comprises an elliptical tubular sheath with two end portions, the ends selectively engageable by a coupler. A hollow core extends through the length of the tubular sheath and is optionally fillable with a weight or light. The coupler is insertably engaged with the hollow core at the first and second ends of the elliptical tubular sheath, and the power source for the light is removably attached to surface of the hoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventor: Nevada Breeze
  • Elastic exercise device and method of using
    Patent number: 11590384
    Abstract: In one embodiment a fitness device is disclosed. The fitness device may include a central handle having a body with a central aperture through the body. The device may also include a first rod removably coupled to the central handle at a first location and a second rod removably coupled to the central handle at a second location, opposite the first location. The device may also include an elastic member having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the first rod and the second end being coupled to the second rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: GH PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, LLC
    Inventor: Gary Hurlbut
  • Adjustable barbell system
    Patent number: 11590380
    Abstract: An adjustable barbell system may include a base, two or more weights, a handle assembly, an additional weight, and selection assembly. The two or more weights may be supported by the base and grouped into a first set of weights associated with one end of the barbell system and a second set of weights associated with an opposing end of the barbell system. The handle assembly may be selectively fixedly joined to the first and second set of weights. The additional weight may be disposed distally of the handle assembly. The selection assembly may be secured to the additional weight. The selection assembly may include a selection member that may be linearly moveable between a selected position where the additional weight is operatively secured to the handle assembly and an unselected position where the additional weight is disengaged from the handle assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan J. Pohl, Todd D. Anderson
  • Wearable resistance training device
    Patent number: 11590382
    Abstract: The described embodiments relate to systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing an adjustable amount of tension to various portions of a body of a user. The tension can be exhibited by cables that extend from the body mounted device. The cables can be routed through a pulley assembly located with cables guides of the body mounted device. A user can adjust the tension of the cables using knobs located at the ends of the cable guides. The cables can terminate at bands, which can be attached to appendages of the user during training. When the user is wearing the body mounted device, a mounting plate of the body mounted device can conform to the shoulders of the user, and a separate plate of the body mounted device can be depressed against a back side of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: 1109 BRAVO L.L.C.
    Inventors: Christopher L. Tedesco, Benjamin Bowlby
  • Hydraulic resistance exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11583718
    Abstract: A hydraulic resistance exercise apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus has a frame adjustably supporting at least one drum body. One of an arm bar and a leg bar pivotally attached to the at least one drum body. A hydraulic vane cylinder is carried in each the at least one drum body. The hydraulic vane cylinder has one or more hydraulic channels and at least one vane coupled to one of the arm bar and the leg bar, such that operation of one of the arm bar and the leg bar urges a hydraulic fluid contained within the hydraulic vane cylinder under a resistance by passage of the hydraulic fluid through the one or more hydraulic channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew Boyd Burkhardt
  • Linear bearings and alignment method for weight lifting apparatus
    Patent number: 11583722
    Abstract: A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: WHITEROCK EXERCISE, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Muehl
  • Linear bearings and alignment method for weight lifting apparatus
    Patent number: 11577118
    Abstract: A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: WHITEROCK EXERCISE, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Muehl
  • Chin-up/pull-up exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11577124
    Abstract: A chin-up/pull-up exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, an overhead assist module, and a chin bar. The chin bar is connected to the frame. The overhead assist module includes a set of pulleys, a harness, and a counter-weight. The set of pulleys, which is connected to the frame, is positioned vertically above the chin bar. The counter-weight is connected to the harness via a cable traveling on the set of pulleys. The exercise machine enables real, full arm extension pull ups regardless of one's upper body strength with applications for physical therapy; physical exercise training; muscle, tendon, and joint rehabilitation; and upper and lower body strength building.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Bryant Wilder
  • Linear bearings and alignment method for weight lifting apparatus
    Patent number: 11577117
    Abstract: A weight system having at least one weight stack moveable in a vertical direction on a lift rod, and a bearing block for housing a linear bearing. The invention further includes a method and apparatus for aligning the linear bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: WHITEROCK EXERCISE, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Muehl
  • Variable tension/resistance payout control machine
    Patent number: 11571599
    Abstract: This invention is embodied by a controlled, variable tension line, payout reel machine. A system of sensors detect line tension and line distance paid out, location, and transmit through wired and unwired communication to a microprocessor. The microprocessor is co-located with the reel structure, which in turn applies, via a brake feature, resistance to the reel which is paying out the line being pulled by the user. This invention pertains to all applications where it is desirable to control the tension in a line paid out from a reel or reel. As stated, the payout motive force is supplied by the person, animal or apparatus attached to the end of the line, opposite the reel. The invention applies to the field of precise and measured control of line tension for sport, sport training, performance testing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Kyllburg Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: William Birgen
  • Multi-function foldable exercise equipment
    Patent number: 11571603
    Abstract: An exercising equipment having base formed of a U-shape pipe; first and second arms, each rotatably connected to the base and having a securing knob engageable to affix the arm at an acute angle to the base; first paddle rotatably connected at a first connecting point to the first arm; second paddle rotatably connected at a second connecting point to the second arm; foldable connecting bar assembly connected at one end to the first paddle and at the second end to the second paddle, to thereby form an S-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming an extended position and form a W-shape together with the first and second paddles when assuming a folded position; and, at least one variable friction pivot assembly attached at the first or second connecting points thereby applying variable friction to rotation of at least one of the first or second paddles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Willy Wei Yu Ho
  • Powder delivery devices
    Patent number: 11571531
    Abstract: A nasal delivery device for delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a substance supply unit for supplying a dose of substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the substance supply unit including an inlet and an outlet; a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the substance supply unit; and a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the substance supply unit and through which the subject in use exhales such as to entrain substance from the container chamber and deliver the same through the nosepiece, and at least one temperature modifier for reducing a temperature of the exhaled air flow such as to reduce the absolute humidity thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: OptiNose Inc.
    Inventors: Per Gisle Djupesland, Roderick Peter Hafner, Colin David Sheldrake
  • Hand grip exercise apparatus and methods of using same
    Patent number: 11559722
    Abstract: A hand grip exercise apparatus, comprising: a first half configured with at least one vertical surface, at least one horizontal surface and at least one angled portion; a second half configured with at least one vertical surface, at least one horizontal surface and at least one angled portion; and, a hinge, connecting the first half to the second half at the angled portions of each half.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Leo Nelson Lewis, Jr.
  • Exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11559717
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided. The exercise apparatus includes first and second base assemblies, each having a plurality of riser segments. A first rail is connected to and spans the first and second base assemblies. The first rail has a plurality of horizontal segments interspersed with a plurality of vertical segments. A second rail is spaced apart from the first rail and is connected to and spans the first and second base assemblies. The second rail has a plurality of horizontal segments interspersed with a plurality of vertical segments. The horizontal and vertical segments of the second rail correspond to the horizontal and vertical segments of the first rail. Adjacent horizontal segments of each of the first and second rails are vertically spaced apart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Lee Breitowich
  • Exercise machine connector
    Patent number: 11554287
    Abstract: An exercise machine component comprises a cable connection base adapted to attach to an end of a cable, a chamber adapted to receive a key through an opening of the chamber, a biasing mechanism within the chamber, and a receiving groove within the chamber wherein the biasing mechanism biases the key against the receiving groove so that the key is securely fixed within the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Mohammadali Parsian, Dana Robert Nicholson, Aly E. Orady
  • Multifunctional mobile exercise device for the upper extremity
    Patent number: 11547896
    Abstract: A multifunctional mobile exercise apparatus and method for exercising the upper extremities is disclosed. The apparatus includes a base, an elongate shaft pivotally coupled to the base, a plurality of ground lockable ground wheels supporting the base. The apparatus includes a resistance clip that is selectively positionable along a length of the elongate shaft. A cylindrical sleeve may also be provided for sliding, with or without a resistance band, along the length of the elongate shaft. The mobile exercise apparatus provides single or bilateral hold for one or more resistance bands and the mobile arm. The resistance band and the mobile arm can be held by the injured or non-injured extremity. The elongate shaft and locks up to 8 feet high, and can also be used for the attachment jumbo resistance clips, or for the sliding exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Sheri Elizabeth Roberts
  • Procumbent exercise apparatus
    Patent number: 11547899
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus having a stationary frame, a handlebar assembly, a frontal-torso assembly, a resistance assembly, a rotatable crankset having a pair of crankarms with pedals mounted thereon where the crankset is positioned rearward of the handlebar assembly and the frontal-torso assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Marty Williams