Abstract: Exercise equipment of the type comprising a frame structure; a handle coupled to the frame structure and adapted for movement by a user, back and forth in a first direction and in an opposite second direction; and at least one weight, coupled to the handle for applying a gravitational force to the handle in the second direction. According to the invention, a spring device, having two ends, is coupled to the handle at one end and to the frame structure at the opposite end to apply a spring force to the handle in the second direction. With proper choice of the spring constant of the spring device, when the handle is rapidly moved by the user in the first direction and then suddenly moved in the second direction, the total force applied to the handle in the second direction is maintained above minimum threshold value which is sufficient for “high-speed training”.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus, for example of the type disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,976, is provided with (a) a specially designed “force transfer device” which is coupled to a handle such that it is raised upward when the handle is pushed or pulled-by a user, and (b) means for exerting a counterforce resistance in the downward direction on the force transfer device when the force transfer device is lifted upward. According to the invention, this resistance exerting means includes at least one of (1) means, such as a substantially horizontal rod or the like, for removably holding one or more weights, (2) at least one hook or the like for removably attaching one or more springs, and (3) means for removably attaching one or more damping devices.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus of the type disclosed in the U.S. Pat. No. 6,705,976 is provided with (a) a specially designed “force transfer device” which is coupled to the distal end(s) of the tension cable(s) such that it is raised upward when the proximal end of a cable is pulled by a user, and (b) means for exerting a counterforce in the downward direction on the force transfer device when the force transfer device is raised upward by a cable. According to the invention, this counterforce exerting means includes at least one of (1) a substantially horizontal, cylindrical rod or the like for removably holding one or more weights, (2) at least one hook or the like for removably attaching one or more springs, and (3) means for attaching one or more damping devices.

Abstract: Exercise equipment of the type comprising a frame structure; a handle coupled to the frame structure and adapted for movement by a user, back and forth in a first direction and in an opposite second direction; and at least one weight, coupled to the handle for applying a gravitational force to the handle in the second direction. According to the invention, a spring device, having two ends, is coupled to the handle at one end and to the frame structure at the opposite end to apply a spring force to the handle in the second direction. With proper choice of the spring constant of the spring device, when the handle is rapidly moved by the user in the first direction and then suddenly moved in the second direction, the total force applied to the handle in the second direction is maintained above minimum threshold value which is sufficient for “high speed training”.

Abstract: Exercise equipment including a housing having a structural surface defining an arcuate path, multiple pairs of pulleys positioned along the arcuate path, each pair of pulleys having passed between them a cable the proximal end of which is located outside the curved path, the distal end of the cable being coupled to a source of resistance within the housing such that when the proximal end of the cable is pulled by a user, the resistance exerts a counterforce to the cable. Alternatively, a single cable may be provided which exits through a movable trolley which is fixable at different positions along the arcuate path.

Abstract: Exercise equipment including a cable means attached at its distal end to a resistance means cooperating with pulley means for switching between a 2:1 mechanical advantage and a 1:1 ratio. At a proximal end of the cable, control means are used to exert effort against the resistance means. The resistance means may be a weight system, which may be variable. There may be a set of counter-weights. Exercise equipment having a bilateral lifting system comprising multiple cables directed by pulleys to their ends where attachments are connected at both ends of each cable with a single weight stack at the mid area of each cable. The cables may pass through a set of multiple pulleys running parallel atop the weight stack and directed by another series of pulleys to respective egress points of the cables.

Abstract: A multiple unit wok apparatus is provided for simultaneously cooking separate ingredients and, when cooked, the ingredients can be easily mixed together if desired. The individual wok units are attached together.

Abstract: A multiple unit wok apparatus is provided for simultaneously cooking several separate ingredients and, when cooked, the ingredients from each wok bowl can be easily mixed together if desired. The individual wok units are attached together. The individual wok units each have mating lids which, when in place, mate with each wok bowl and form a sealing covering over the bowls.

Abstract: Exercise apparatus in which the position of a cable which is drawn against a resistance source can be changed to permit performing a variety of different exercises. A handle or other unit which is attached to the cable is carried by a trolley to various positions along a track which extends along a curved surface of a housing and defines a prescribed curved path. Once the trolley is set in a position along the track for a particular exercise, the cable is drawn against the resistance source.

Abstract: A multiple unit wok apparatus is provided for simultaneously cooking separate ingredients and, when cooked, the ingredients can be easily mixed together if desired. The individual wok units preferably have means for detachably interlocking each unit with another, similar unit. Embodiments include double, triple, quadruple and higher multiple unit wok assemblies.