Patents Examined by Thao N Do
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Patent number: 10967212Abstract: A versatile exercise bar includes a support structure formed of a pair of diverging, horizontal support legs with contiguous rear ends, spaced front ends, and an intermediate portion therebetween. A side rail vertically extends from the intermediate portion of each support leg. Adjustably mounted between the two side rails is an exercise bar that is grasped by a user when performing chin-ups or a myriad of other exercises as explained herein. When moved to a desired height and released, the bar is automatically held by a retention mechanism to allow the user to safely anchor a pair of clamps before performing a given exercise.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Michael Phillips
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Patent number: 10967216Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide a mildly kinetic barbell having a flexible tube with a hollow center, a first end, and an opposing second end. The barbell preferably has a stiffening element within the hollow center, a first plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the first end, and a second plate stopper attached to the flexible tube near the second end. The barbell may also have a first loading sleeve at the first end with a second loading sleeve at the second end. Some embodiments also include rack bumpers placed adjacent to the plate stoppers and/or a knurl positioned on a central portion of the flexible tube.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: BANDBELL LLCInventor: James Seitzer
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Patent number: 10960262Abstract: An exercising device includes a cabinet and an exercise apparatus. The cabinet includes a top plate, a bottom plate, at least one fixed side, and a movable side which enclose a receiving space. The at least one fixed side is secured between the top plate and the bottom plate. The movable side is provided with a fixing member. A pivot member extends through the fixing member, and is mounted between the top plate and the bottom plate. Thus, the fixing member is pivoted about the pivot member, such that the movable side is pivoted sideward, to close or open the receiving space The exercise apparatus is received in the receiving space when the movable side closes the receiving space, and is extended outward from the receiving space when the movable side opens the receiving space.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
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Patent number: 10953281Abstract: A treadmill includes a base including two rest zones and a running zone arranged between the two rest zones; a running track disposed in the running zone of the base enabling a user to exercise thereon; and a detection module. The detection module includes a light emitter emitting light to cover the two rest zones and the running zone, and at least one light sensor detecting a position and a speed of the user according to a reflected light from the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: PIXART IMAGING INC.Inventors: Wei-Feng Wei, Chao-Chien Huang, Chi-Yang Huang
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Patent number: 10946229Abstract: An exercising equipment combination includes a plurality of exercising devices, and a connecting device connecting the exercising devices. Front ends of the exercising devices abut each other. Each of the exercising devices includes a support post and a secondary table mounted on the support post. The secondary tables of the exercising devices are juxtaposed and put together to form a primary table which has a predetermined geometric shape.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
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Patent number: 10926122Abstract: An adjustable height plyometric apparatus is disclosed having a platform component, a set of base leg components, a base component to which the set of base leg components are fixedly secured, and one or more optional sets of upper leg components for attachment to the base leg components or another upper leg component. The platform component is configured to be simultaneously raised or lowered relative to the base leg components in an unlocked state and to be selectively secured thereon at any one of a selection of vertical heights in a locked state. The upper leg components are attachable to the base or other upper leg components for increasing the selection of vertical heights. Each of the upper leg components may be inserted within a respective leg receiving opening in a top surface of the platform component for attachment with a respective base or other upper leg component disposed therein.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: KULDEMAEKR VERTICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC.Inventors: Kurt Joseph Hausheer, Zachary Rubenson, Alex Thomsen
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Patent number: 10926125Abstract: A system and mechanism for a self-spotting bench press, and in particular, to a mechanism wherein a user that is bench pressing free weights can utilize to assist in lifting weights back on the bench's weight stand, without the aid of a spotter.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Inventor: Kevin M. Candler
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Patent number: 10870031Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus or bench to provide the contralateral stability required for performing such exercises and therapeutic techniques on the Psoas and Illiacus muscles (Primary Hip Flexors) of an individual.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Nicolas Andrew Bartolotta
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Patent number: 10828526Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for executing a “tire flip” weight lifting exercise. The disclosed apparatus includes a chassis and a tire assembly that is lifted and flipped during the exercise. The tire assembly includes a support bar that extends through a tire. The tire assembly also includes bearing assemblies that engage arms of a torsion bar that is pivotable with respect to the chassis to provide for safe and controlled movement of the tire assembly during the lifting exercise. When the lift is completed, rollers engage the tire assembly so that the tire assembly can roll back to the starting position at least in part due to the force of gravity.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: TUTFM, LLCInventors: Edward R. Grimes, Raymond “Buzz” Powell, Daniel Danley
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Patent number: 10814159Abstract: A gripping assembly for a lateral pulldown exercise machine, having: a swivel link connected to a center mount, wherein the swivel link is adapted to be pivotally connected to a pulldown arm of a lateral pulldown exercise machine; an outwardly extending arm connected to the center mount for performing wide-angle grips; an inwardly extending arm connected to the center mount, wherein the inwardly extending arm is rotatable between a forwardly angled position and a backwardly pointing position; and a climb hold attached to the center mount.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Billy Kim
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Patent number: 10792535Abstract: A dip bar that has a frame for securing the dip bar on a power cage. The dip bar wraps partially around the frame to provide multiple locations to grasp the dip bar and provides different spacing from the power cage uprights or stanchions. The frame of the dip bar has a rod, post or tube the passes through cage frame to prevent the dip bar from sliding on the power cage. A pin with a spring-loaded ball prevents the frame from sliding out of engagement in the power cage. The pin is placed through the frame where the spring-loaded ball extends to retain the pin and the frame on the power cage. The dip bar is positionable at different heights and orientations on a power cage to perform different types of exercises with the same dip bar(s).Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Paradigm Health and WellnessInventor: Cheng I Chou
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Patent number: 10765915Abstract: A stationary jumping and trick bike is disclosed. An example device includes a frame assembly having a handlebar on a forward portion of the frame assembly and a seat on the frame assembly. A leg member including a leaf spring is connected to the frame assembly by a bracket having a plurality of ports selectable for pivotably attaching the leg member to the frame assembly to adjust pitch and/or angle of attachment of the leg member. A plurality of tensioners are connected between the leg member and the frame assembly. A foot rest is provided on the frame assembly. A standing and/or seated user holding the handlebar on the frame assembly can practice jumps and tricks by lifting and landing a lower portion of the leg member on a solid surface.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Inventor: Matthew James Howard
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Patent number: 10758764Abstract: A floor mat structure includes an upper cover, a plurality of light bars, a lower cover and at least one sensing element. The upper cover includes a main body and a plurality of indicator blocks. The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to each other. The indicator blocks are separated from one another and are disposed on the lower surface. The light bars are disposed on the upper cover and are embedded in the upper surface. The lower cover assembled to the upper cover includes a base and a plurality of bumps. The base has a configuration surface facing the lower surface. The bumps are separated from one another and are disposed on the configuration surface, wherein orthographic projections of the indicator blocks on the configuration surface does not overlap the bumps. The sensing element is disposed on the lower cover and are located at at least one bump. When the sensing element senses pressure from the upper cover, the light bars illuminate. Also, a floor mat assembly is provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.Inventors: Shih-Hsiung Yen, Chia-Hung Ou, Ta-Hsiang Huang, June-Peng Lai, Fu-Hsuan Tseng, Ching-Tai Chang
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Patent number: 10751565Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-gym machine which enables a user to perform a plurality of different exercises for the whole body. More specifically the present invention relates specifically to a power tower machine in which the user utilizes a combination of the user body weight (calisthenics) in addition to variable elastic bands to provide additional assistance or resistance. This advanced power tower hereby disclosed incorporates an arrangement of multiple handles, various pulleys, elastic cables and steel wire connected to a special waist belt to be put on by the user. The elastic cables depending on their anchor points either from the top or the bottom pulley, generates assistance or resistance to the user respectively for the specific workout. A set of sensors, processor and Bluetooth transmission unit is integrated on the power tower to process, transmit, process and manage several workouts performance indicators via a dedicated mobile application offering a virtual coaching capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Inventor: Fadi Saadallah
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Patent number: 10751597Abstract: A boxing practice device is provided, including: a support body, including a first support rod, a second support rod which is lateral to the first support rod and a base, the first support rod swingably positioned on the base, the second support rod movably positioned on the first support rod, the second support rod extending along a first rotation axis; a boxing mechanism, including a first boxing member and at least one second boxing member, the first boxing member being rotatably attached to the second support rod and rotatable about the first rotation axis, the at least one second boxing member being detachably assembled to the second support rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: PANG MEI SPORT CO., LTD.Inventor: Chih-Lung Chen
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Patent number: 10688340Abstract: An adjustable hand exerciser preferably includes a torsion spring, a handle, a handle cover, an adjustment plug and a center plug. The torsion spring preferably includes at least one spring coil, a first spring leg and a second spring leg. The handle includes a first spring hole to receive the first spring leg. The handle cover includes a first pivot extension and a second pivot extension. The adjustment plug preferably includes a sliding plug and a thumb screw. An inner sliding perimeter of the handle cover is sized to receive the sliding plug. The center plug includes a plug hole. The center plug is sized to be received by an inner perimeter of the at least one spring coil. A pivot pin is retained in the first and second pivot extensions and the plug hole, such that the handle pivots relative to the handle cover.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2019Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Inventor: Robert L. Aldredge
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Patent number: 10625136Abstract: A weightlifting converting device is provided that includes a plurality of converting segments arranged end-to-end in a chain. Each converting segment has a semi-circular outer surface defining an arc and a planar inner surface. When the weightlifting converting device is installed on a polygonal-shaped weightlifting plate, the planar inner surface of each converting segment engages a flat outer edge of the polygonal plate, and the semi-circular outer surfaces together provide the weightlifting plate with a round outer surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Jeremy D Sites