Patents Examined by Thao N Do
  • Patent number: 11890502
    Abstract: A range of motion limiting device, in one example comprising a first armature configured to engage a carriage moving on at least one rail having a first surface and a second surface transversely offset from the first surface of the rail. Also disclosed is an example utilizing a first bumper adjacent the first longitudinal end of the first armature. The first bumper extending transversely from the first transverse side of the first armature, optionally having a distal end with a non-slip surface engaging the first surface of a rail. Also disclosed is a second bumper longitudinally offset from the first bumper on the first armature, the second bumper extending transversely from the second transverse side of the first armature, also optionally having a distal end with a non-slip surface engaging the second surface of the rail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Inventor: Gary Graham
  • Patent number: 11844976
    Abstract: A vertically oriented fitness apparatus utilizes a combination of upper and lower assemblies resistant to vertical motion when the user pushes and pulls against crossbar members of the assemblies vertically. In alternate embodiments of the apparatus, resistance is provided by a dual action dashpot such as an adjustable bidirectional hydraulic damping cylinder which may be used in combination with spring resistance elements. The user is thus able to perform strength training and fitness conditioning exercises for both upper and lower extremities, and their core simultaneously while using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Inventor: Christopher Allan Krauser
  • Patent number: 11833383
    Abstract: An exercise machine that includes an elongated frame having a head end and a foot end, and a moveable carriage slidably coupled to the frame and moveable between the head end and the foot end, the moveable carriage having a spring bracket coupled to an underside of the moveable carriage. The exercise machine also includes a spring support rod slideably coupled with the frame and disposed adjacent the foot end, and selectively positionable with reference to the foot end by a handle that extends from an interior area of the frame to an exterior area of the frame. The exercise machine also includes at least one resistive member coupled at a first end with the spring support rod and at a second end with the spring bracket, and configured to bias the moveable carriage towards the foot end of the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Core Health and Fitness, LLC.
    Inventors: Ken Duong, Kevin Corbalis
  • Patent number: 11801423
    Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to interact with a user of an exercise device during an exercise session. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive data as input, and based on the data, providing an output. While a user performs an exercise using the exercise device, the method includes receiving the data from an input peripheral of a computing device associated with the user. Based on the data being received from the input peripheral, the method includes determining, via the machine learning model, the output to control an aspect of the exercise device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Luis Berga, Steven Mason, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
  • Patent number: 11801419
    Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for exercise and rehabilitation includes a frame coupled to a base and having a top end. An arm having a proximal end can be coupled to the top end of the frame. A distal end of the arm is opposite the proximal end. The arm is movable in a first degree of freedom between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the frame. Handles are coupled to the arm adjacent the distal end and movable in a second degree of freedom relative to the arm. The handles are manipulated by a user for exercise and rehabilitation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
  • Patent number: 11724169
    Abstract: An exercise assembly has a target. A plurality of compression blades is coupled to the target. A mounting plate is coupled to the plurality of compression blades. A mounting chassis is coupled to the mounting plate securing the exercise assembly to a building structure, wherein the mounting chassis moves in a forward and rearward direction relative to the building structure. A plurality of fasteners cis coupled to the mounting chassis securing the exercise assembly to the building structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Raymond Rita, Abraham Camacho
  • Patent number: 11701539
    Abstract: A variable resistance exercise device is provided that comprises a pair of arm bands and a handle tube that has a longitudinal interior bore. The tube has first and second ends and includes a solid metal center shaft fitted through the interior bore thereby exposing respective first and second end portions of the shaft at the respective first and second ends of the tube. The first and second band arm of the pair of bands arms are respectively fitted onto the first and second ends of the shaft. In some instances, the device is part of a kit that includes a base having a bottom face, where the bottom face includes a groove, and one or more elastic bands, each such band configured to removably couple the base to the exercise bar by fitting the into the groove of the base and through the first and second arm bands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Jaquish Biomedical Corporation
    Inventors: John Paul Jaquish, Paul Edward Jaquish, Henry David Alkire
  • Patent number: 11701535
    Abstract: Example aspects of a stretching apparatus and a method for stretching a user's body are disclosed. The stretching apparatus can comprise an elongate support bar defining a bar first end and a bar second end opposite the bar first end; and a body stretching attachment coupled to the elongate support bar, the body stretching attachment comprising a primary strap, a first strap connector, and a second strap connector, wherein the primary strap comprises a flexible, inelastic material, and wherein the elongate support bar engages each of the first strap connector and second strap connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventor: Arturo E. Holmes
  • Patent number: 11628334
    Abstract: A collapsible and portable dip apparatus may be structurally configured for use with one or more resistance bands for adjusting the intensity of exercises. Specifically, a dip apparatus according to the present teachings may include side structures that are pivotable towards a central support structure to reduce a footprint of the dip apparatus, e.g., for storage. Further, the side structures may include support bars that are structurally configured for engagement with a resistance band, where the support bars are located below gripping bars of the dip apparatus. To this end, the present teachings include an exercise system featuring the aforementioned dip apparatus and resistance bands, where a user can engage a resistance band with each of the side structures of the dip apparatus such that a user can place his/her knees on the resistance band for support when performing a dip exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Tricep-Tore, LLC
    Inventor: Cashton Briscoe
  • Patent number: 11607592
    Abstract: A weight adjustable javelin includes an elongated shaft having a leading end and a trailing end. A nose piece includes a conical shape, a nose tip, a nose base, and an internal nose slot defined along a longitudinal axis of the nose piece. The nose base includes an opening leading into the internal nose slot. A tail piece includes a tail tip, a tail base, and an internal tail slot defined along a longitudinal axis of the tail piece. The tail base includes an opening leading into the internal tail slot. The nose base is releasably secured to the leading end of the elongated shaft. The tail base is releasably secured to the trailing end of the elongated shaft. The internal nose slot and the internal tail slot are configured to receive and retain different sized and weighted rods therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Inventor: Erick Conrad Friedman
  • Patent number: 11602672
    Abstract: A leg attachment assembly for a stilt device of the type used to support a user above a base surface. The leg attachment assembly has a curvilinearly extending leg band configured to partially surround an upper leg portion of a user's leg. The leg band is attached to a distal end of a support pole using a pair of spacers and associated fasteners. One or more strengthening ribs extend in a lateral direction between contact locations of the spacers. The strengthening ribs extend beyond the spacers to enhance rigidity of the leg band during use. A securement strap can be used to encircle the user's leg and the leg band to attach the stilt to the leg. The strap can be routed between the spacers and over the top surfaces of the strengthening ribs so that, when the strap is tensioned, the ribs prevent slippage or displacement of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Emmert Second Limited Partnership
    Inventor: Raymond L. Emmert
  • Patent number: 11602665
    Abstract: A seat assembly for adjustably connecting a seat to a seat post is provided. The seat assembly may include a slider configured to slide along the seat post and including an open end, a cam connected to the slider and movable between a first position and a second position, and a saddle shaft connected to the slider for connection with the seat. The first position may compress the open end of the slider to secure the slider to the seat post. The second position may allow the open end to expand to release the slider from the seat post and allow positioning of the slider along the seat post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
    Inventors: Claudia Moreira, Mark Kruse
  • Patent number: 11596828
    Abstract: A gait trainer attachment adapted for use with exercise equipment and a method for using the gait trainer attachment. Embodiments of the gait trainer attachment include a frame, a leg brace, and a compromised limb gait system. The compromised limb gait system attaches the leg brace to the frame and is configured to guide a limb of a user through a simulated gait motion. In aspects, the gait trainer attachment gives an amputee user the ability to use ordinary exercise equipment for rehabilitation and endurance training by providing a leg brace for the compromised limb, a frame designed to attach to exercise equipment, and a connection between the leg brace and frame that guides the compromised limb, thus allowing the user to maintain a biomechanically proper walking motion while exercising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Inventors: Marissa Koscielski, Adrian Rodriguez, Theresa Rogers
  • Patent number: 11571604
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise device includes a frame comprising top, middle, and bottom frame sections. The middle frame section has a curved shape for creating a teeter-totter movement during exercise. The device includes a headrest connected to the bottom frame section, a plurality of connectors for connecting elastic bands to the frame, and an elastic band connected to at least two connectors. The two ends of the elastic band are connected to two straps. The device creates the teeter-totter movement to exercise the abdominal muscles in response to a person lying down in supine position with the back of the head on the headrest and the feet in the two straps, the person applying a downward pressure with the feet to the straps to move the headrest from a resting position, and the person removing the downward pressure to allow the headrest to go back to the resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Inventor: Mohammed Hassan Aref
  • Patent number: 11559721
    Abstract: A cycling device used for exercise and/or rehabilitation includes a shaft for grasping by a user, a foot assembly coupled to the shaft and configured to be supported on a surface, and a pedal assembly coupled between the shaft and the foot assembly. The cycling device is intended to be used by a seated user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: WhiteBoard Product Solutions
    Inventors: Louis Frederick Polk, Paul Michael Theisen
  • Patent number: 11554285
    Abstract: A lifting apparatus having a bar with a shoulder bar supportable on a lifter's shoulders and a weight sleeve configured to receive at least one weight. The lifting apparatus includes an adapter that allows adjustment of the distal member to one of a plurality of different positions relative to a longitudinal axis of the shoulder bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Elite Strength Equipment, LLC
    Inventor: Christopher Duffin
  • Patent number: 11554289
    Abstract: A rowing machine exercise device includes a vertically adjustable rear support base. The vertically adjustable rear support base includes an outer vertical support beam extending down from the rowing machine frame; an inner vertical support beam received in a telescoping manner within the outer support beam through the bottom of the outer support beam; a latch pin assembly mounted to the outer vertical support beam, where the latch pin assembly includes a latch pin biased to extend through the latch pin hole and any of the adjustment holes that are vertically aligned with the latch pin hole, and where the latch pin assembly includes an actuating tab that overcomes the bias to pull the latch pin from the vertically aligned adjustment hole when actuated; and a lift handle mounted to or part of the outer vertical support beam and/or the rowing machine frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Exemplar Design, LLC
    Inventor: Adam L. Ross
  • Patent number: 11541272
    Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a working base, a cover pivotally connected with the working base, a walking belt mounted on the working base, at least two rollers arranged in the walking belt, a support board arranged in the walking belt, two handle units mounted on the working base, and a front support rack mounted on the cover. The working base has two first receiving grooves. The cover has a second receiving groove. The two handle units are removably received in the two first receiving grooves of the working base respectively. Each of the two handle units includes an upright pivotally connected with the working base, and a first handle pivotally connected with the upright. The front support rack is pivotally connected with the cover and received in the second receiving groove of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
  • Patent number: 11529542
    Abstract: An adjustable kettlebell device comprising a solid right circular frustum as a base, a post, a sleeve, one or more weight plates, one or more quick release clamps, and a removable handle. The post has an outer diameter compatible with standard weights, and a sleeve that slides over the post has an outer diameter compatible with Olympic weights. The handle is configured to facilitate an addition/removal of the weight plates, and may be swapped with different sized handles for use with different sized hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: Craig Louis Sisler
  • Patent number: 11529548
    Abstract: A combination exercise assembly for performing aerobic and strength training exercises includes a base, which can be positioned on a substantially horizontal surface. A stationary bicycle is engaged to the base so that a user positioned on a seat of the stationary bicycle faces a first end of the base. A lat pulldown machine engaged to the base proximate to a second end of the base is positioned for engagement by the user positioned on the seat of the stationary bicycle. The stationary bicycle is pedaled to perform aerobic exercise and the lat pulldown machine resists a pulldown motion to perform strength training exercises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Inventor: Maxwell Woods