Patents Issued in July 18, 2017
  • Patent number: 9707403
    Abstract: A process, method, and devices thereof for the rapid destruction of cancer tumor(s) which are made up of thousands to millions of living malignant cancer cells. Such an approach seeks to kill said tumor(s) by causing apoptosis or excitotoxicity and/or osmotic-shock within a human or animal for medical treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Neuro Code Tech Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Eleanor L. Schuler
  • Patent number: 9707404
    Abstract: An external control device, a neurostimulation system, and a method for providing therapy to a patient are provided. A plurality of stimulation parameter sets are defined, electrical stimulation energy is serially conveyed to tissue of the patient in accordance with the plurality of stimulation parameter sets, a historical log file is stored, and the plurality of stimulation parameter sets are logged in the historical log file.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation
    Inventors: Prakash Rao, Anita Yip, Sridhar Kothandaraman
  • Patent number: 9707405
    Abstract: A trial stimulation system includes a disposable trial electrical stimulator that, in some examples, is sterilized for a single use in a stimulation trial of one patient. Additionally, systems for securing a disposable trial stimulator to the body of a patient are described, which may function to improve the durability of the system during the trial period and reduce the risk of damage or malfunction to the system due to lead/electrode dislocation and/or off-label uses like showering or bathing with the trial stimulator still secured to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Shishilla, Kathryn A. Pederson, Mukul Jain, Nicholas S. Mairs
  • Patent number: 9707406
    Abstract: A system for transferring power to, and communicating with, at least one body-implantable active device includes an external power transfer system associated with an external device disposed outside of a body, operable to transfer power through a dermis layer to each body-implantable active device, and communicate data to and from each body-implantable active device, and also includes a power receiving system associated with each body-implantable active device, operable to receive power transferred from the external power transfer system, and communicate data to and from the external power transfer system. The body-implantable active device may include an implantable neurostimulation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: SYNTILLA MEDICAL LLC
    Inventors: Harry Dellamano, Paul Griffith, Francis M. Menezes
  • Patent number: 9707407
    Abstract: An electroshock device for delivering an electrical discharge to a target includes an electrical discharge circuit, and an electrode coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and having an attachment feature attachable to the target. Upon attachment the electrode is enabled to monitor a physiological condition of the target, generate a signal based on the physiological condition, and deliver the electrical discharge to the target. The electroshock device also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the electrical discharge circuit and the electrode. The controller is configured to modulate delivery of the electrical discharge based on the physiological condition of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Elwha LLC
    Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Hon Wah Chin, Alexander G. Hyde, Roderick A. Hyde, Jordin T. Kare
  • Patent number: 9707408
    Abstract: In embodiments, an emergency external defibrillator system is configured for use by a local rescuer in cooperation with a remote rescuer to assist a patient. The external defibrillator system includes a sensor to generate a patient value that represents a physiological parameter of the patient. The system also includes a communication module to transmit the patient value to another device of a remote rescuer, and to receive in response an incoming message that contains an encoded discharge instruction. The system also includes a processor that can decode the discharge instruction, and cause the system to defibrillate or pace the patient. An advantage is that therapy can be initiated remotely from the remote rescuer, who may be better trained, more confident, and less under the stress of the moment than the local rescuer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Peterson, Dana S. Lewis, Mitchell A. Smith, Cheryl Protas, David B. Stewart, Gregory T. Kavounas
  • Patent number: 9707409
    Abstract: Light therapy is provided to a subject through a sleep mask. The sleep mask is configured to deliver electromagnetic radiation to the closed eyelids of the subject within a defined optimal wavelength band that is therapeutically impactful in modulating circadian and related systems of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Koninklijke Philips N.V.
    Inventor: Michael Edward Colbaugh
  • Patent number: 9707410
    Abstract: A pierce and fill connector cap for a vial sealed by an elastomeric septum includes a vial collar and a needle holder. The vial collar body defines a collar aperture to be positioned in overlying registry with the septum of the vial, and the needle holder includes a needle holder body providing a means for holding an elongate needle in registry with the collar aperture. The needle holder body being moveable with respect to said vial collar between a first position spaced from the vial collar and a second position proximate the vial collar, such that a needle held by the needle holder will puncture through the vial septum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Xavier Franci, Philippe Dumont, Svein-Erik Lindgaard
  • Patent number: 9707411
    Abstract: A hadron radiation installation adapted to subject a target to irradiation by a hadron radiation beam includes a target support configured to support, preferably immobilize, a target; a hadron radiation apparatus adapted to emit a hadron radiation beam along a beam axis to irradiate the target supported by the target support, the radiation beam penetrating into the target. The radiation apparatus has a control system at least comprising a beam penetration depth control allowing at least to control and vary the penetration depth of the radiation beam into the target. The installation has a radiation beam range sensor device adapted to determine the penetration depth of said radiation beam into the target, where the range sensor device includes a gamma camera responsive to prompt gamma rays that are emitted while the hadron radiation beam penetrates into the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Technische Universiteit Delft
    Inventors: Frederik Johannes Beekman, Victor Robert Bom
  • Patent number: 9707412
    Abstract: A method and system for providing ultrasound treatment to a tissue that contains a lower part of dermis and proximal protrusions of fat lobuli into the dermis. An embodiment delivers ultrasound energy to the region creating a thermal injury and coagulating the proximal protrusions of fat lobuli, thereby eliminating the fat protrusions into the dermis. An embodiment can also include ultrasound imaging configurations using the same or a separate probe before, after or during the treatment. In addition various therapeutic levels of ultrasound can be used to increase the speed at which fat metabolizes. Additionally the mechanical action of ultrasound physically breaks fat cell clusters and stretches the fibrous bonds. Mechanical action will also enhance lymphatic drainage, stimulating the evacuation of fat decay products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Guided Therapy Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Inder Raj S. Makin
  • Patent number: 9707413
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for thermal therapy in a male prostate patient. The apparatus includes, in preferred embodiments, a long tubular element that is to be inserted into a patient's urethra so that a first tip end of it reaches up into the patient's diseased prostate. The elongated portion includes a narrow cylindrical tube within which an ultrasonic array is disposed along the long axis of the cylinder. Fluid is pumped into and out of a treatment zone of said patient as needed to control a temperature of a region in said treatment zone. A motorized driver is used to controllably rotate said elongated portion and the ultrasound array therein about the long axis of the apparatus so as to deliver acoustic energy to said diseased tissue. Various control and monitoring components may be used in conjunction with the present apparatus to design, control, and terminate the therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Profound Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Rajiv Chopra, Sean Donaldson, Cameron Mahon
  • Patent number: 9707414
    Abstract: Apparatus comprising a reflection-facilitation element, which is disposed in the pericardial cavity of a subject and on a first side of a tissue of the subject. The reflection-facilitation element comprises an inflatable member, having a first side and a second side, and configured to be inflated while disposed in the pericardial cavity, and a plurality of electrodes, comprising at least a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode being disposed on the first side of the inflatable member. The apparatus further comprises an ultrasound transducer placed on a second side of the tissue of the subject, and configured to apply ultrasound energy to the tissue of the subject such that at least a portion of the energy reaches the inflatable member. The inflatable member reflects at least a portion of the ultrasound energy that reaches the inflatable member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: RAINBOW MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Michael Kardosh, Amir Kishon, Navot Rabban, Gilad Magnazi, Yossi Gross
  • Patent number: 9707415
    Abstract: Use, for the cosmetic treatment of keratin fibers such as the hair, of at least one volatile linear alkane and at least one liquid fatty ester of C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in an anhydrous medium, in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5. Anhydrous composition comprising: at least one volatile linear alkane, at least one liquid fatty ester of a C1-30 mono- or dicarboxylic acid and of a C1-30 monohydric alcohol in a weight ratio of volatile linear alkane(s) to liquid fatty ester(s) of less than 5, and at least one oil selected from vegetable oils and silicone oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Patricia Desenne, Claire Bourdin, Charles Gringore
  • Patent number: 9707416
    Abstract: Antiperspirant products are described that include a dispensing package and an antiperspirant product contained within a chamber component of the dispensing package. The portion of the chamber component that comes into contact with the antiperspirant composition is made from a polymeric resin that is substantially devoid of phosphorus compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Ryan Joseph Avey, Michael John Bolander, Joseph Estill Lennon, David William Walling, Steven Michael Wujek
  • Patent number: 9707417
    Abstract: Described is the use of benzotropolone and their derivatives, especially the compounds of formula (1); wherein R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 independently of one another are hydrogen; OH; C1-C30alkyl, C2-C30al-kenyl, C1-C30alkoxy, C3-C12cycloalkyl or C1C30hydroxyalkyl, which may be substituted by one or more E and/or interrupted by one or more D; C6-C20aryl, which may be substituted by one or more G; C4-C20heteroaryl, which may be substituted by one or more G, C2-C18alkenyl, C2-C18alkynyl, C7-C25aralkyl, CN, or —CO—R17; C1-C30mono- or dialkylamino; COR9; COOR9; CONR9R10; CN; SO2R9; OCOOR9; OCOR9; NHCOOR9; NR9COR10; NH2; *—(CO)—NH—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; —(CO)—O—(CH2)n1—(PO)—(OR11)2; sulphate; sulphonate; phosphate; phosphonate; —(CH2)n2—[O—(SO2)]n3—OR11; —O—(CH2)n4(CO)n5—R11; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—(PO)—(OR9)2; —(O)n6—(CH2)n7—SO2—OR9; halogen; organosilanyl; organo-siloxanyl; or a sugar residue linked directly in an ?- or ?-mode via the anomeric oxygen to the benzotropolone system or via a linear or branched alkylene, alkenyle
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Barbara Wagner, Reinhold Öhrlein, Bernd Herzog, Kai Eichin, Gabriele Baisch, Stephanie Portmann
  • Patent number: 9707418
    Abstract: A closing device is provided for a container of a respirator with two container shells (2, 2?) joining each other at front surfaces, with at least one tightening strap (4), which encloses a part of a container shell outer surface located at right angles to the front surfaces. Two holding elements (5, 5?) are each provided with a recess (6, 6?) and are formed at the free ends of the tightening strap (4). A closing element (7) is formed in a U-shaped pattern with two legs (8) and meshes with each recess (6, 6?) of the holding elements (5, 5?). The legs (8) of the closing element (7) can be pulled out of the recess (6, 6?) of the holding elements (5, 5?) to take off the tightening strap (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Dirk Henf, Christian Wilhelm
  • Patent number: 9707419
    Abstract: A snap hook that includes a body, a gate, a connection link and a breakable fastener is provided. A central portion of the body is positioned between an upper portion and a lower portion. The gate is pivotally coupled proximate the central portion of the body. The gate and the body selectively forming a closed configuration that defines a hook connection passage and an open configuration that provides access to the hook connection passage. An upper end of the connection link is pivotally coupled proximate the central portion of the body. A lower end of the connection link includes a body connection aperture. The breakable fastener couples the lower end of the connection link proximate the lower portion of the body. The breakable fastener is configured to break when a select amount of force is applied to the lower end of the connection link to transfer the force from the lower portion of the body to the central portion of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: D B Industries, LLC
    Inventor: Judd J. Perner
  • Patent number: 9707420
    Abstract: A rappelling-ascending apparatus for rock-climbing and industrial alpinism comprises an all-metal body defined by a front, a rear, and two lateral sides, a clamping element, and a handle. The body is made with a widening in its lower portion and two cuts along the lateral sides, the first being lengthwise the widening, the second being lengthwise the side and forming flanges. The handle is spring-biased and rotatably mounted on an axis between the front and rear sides. It comprises a two-prong friction fork on one side thereof relative to the axis, the friction fork being located on the side of the first cut. There is a ring on the opposite side of the handle and on the side of the second cut. The clamping element is mounted on the handle facing depressions in the flanges and adapted to hold a rope passing along the flanges when pressed against the rope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Andrej M. Sinkaruk
  • Patent number: 9707421
    Abstract: A cover for an energy absorber comprises front and rear sides having first and second legs extending downward forming an upside down V-shape. The front and rear sides define a cavity therebetween and an opening provides access to the cavity proximate a top portion of the front side and a top of the rear side. The top portion is configured and arranged to engage a connector. The top portion includes a first portion of a fastener, and the top includes a second portion of the fastener. The first and second portions releasably interconnect the top portion and the top. A first strap is operatively connected to the first leg and is configured and arranged to engage a first shoulder strap of the safety harness. A second strap is operatively connected to the second leg and is configured and arranged to engage a second shoulder strap of the safety harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: D B Industries, LLC
    Inventors: Scott C. Casebolt, J. Thomas Wolner
  • Patent number: 9707422
    Abstract: A volatile liquid storage container has combustion resistance properties from a flexible sock or tube constructed of fire resistant fibers coupled to a neck of the storage container to prevent flame flash-back into the storage container. The storage container defines an enclosed volume having an orifice in the container material leading to a neck for pouring and filling the enclosed volume for exchanging the contents therein. The tube is elongated and surrounds a circumference of the orifice for engaging any ignition source entering through the orifice. The flexible nature of the tube or sock allows it to extend to an opposed interior surface of the enclosed volume, and ensures that the tube or sock is immersed in the fluid for encircling any ignition path to the volatile liquid without interfering with an ability to pour or refill the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Brian E. Elias, Robert G. Zalosh, Ali S. Rangwala
  • Patent number: 9707423
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system as well as a method for extinguishing fire in an enclosed room (6) in which the enclosed room (6) is flooded with extinguishing gas at least until an extinguishing gas concentration capable of providing an extinguishing effect (a) is set in the flood zone. In order to achieve the realizing of a maximum extinguishing gas concentration (b) as quickly as possible without the flooding of the room (6) thereby posing a danger to people, it is inventively provided for the flooding of the enclosed room (6) to be divided into a pre-flooding phase and a main flooding phase subsequent thereto. The pre-flooding phase corresponds to an interval of time between the time (t1) the alarming starts to warn people of impending danger and a predefined time (t2). The main flooding phase corresponds to an interval of time between the predefined time (t2) and the time (t4) at which a maximum extinguishing gas concentration (b) is reached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: AMRONA AG
    Inventor: Ernst-Werner Wagner
  • Patent number: 9707424
    Abstract: A metal container with a combustible liner for use as a portable firefighting training unit. The combustible liner is formed of particle board sections loosely assembled inside the metal container with an opening in the liner in registry with an access opening in the metal container. The unit may be used to demonstrate various phenomena associated with a developing fire including the flammability of unburned products of combustion, hose stream techniques with a spray bottle filled with water, flashover and backdraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Shawn C. Bloemker
  • Patent number: 9707425
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an assembly for engaging an end of a vaulting pole, wherein the assembly comprises a support frame configured to be at least partially recessedly installed in the ground. A platform is connected to the support frame and comprises a top surface comprising a pole vault plant box comprising an angled planar surface with left, rear, and right side walls extending upwardly from the planar surface, wherein the pole vault plant box is configured to enable receipt of an end of a vaulting pole during a pole vault plant; at least one padding tray surrounding a perimeter of the pole vault plant box, wherein the padding tray is configured to receive a padding; and a bottom surface of the platform operatively coupled to the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: UCS, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey Schwartz
  • Patent number: 9707426
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bounding table which includes a supporting frame, a jumping mat and a plurality of elastic ropes; the supporting frame is annular, the elastic rope includes a bungee cord and a connecting ball, the bungee cord is bent and both ends of the bungee cord are tied together in a knot, so that the bungee cord forms a lantern ring; the knotting bungee cord passes through the through hole of connecting ball; the knotting bungee cord bifilarly passes through the ring of the jumping mat and hitches the supporting frame. The elastic ropes connect the jumping mat with the rings of the jumping mat. Moreover, the supporting frame includes a plurality of side rods connected head to tail in sequence, each side rod is welded with standing leg; the bounding table includes a single rob armrest frame, the height of the armrest is adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: KE M.O. HOUSE CO., LTD
    Inventor: Guangan Zeng
  • Patent number: 9707427
    Abstract: A miniature trampoline includes a frame having at least a pair of spaced apart upper frame members each having an upper front end and an upper rear end, respectively, the upper frame members being inclined toward the upper rear ends, respectively. A trampoline bed includes at least one planar surface and a pair of elongate side edges situated between the upper frame members and extending substantially between the upper rear ends and upper front ends of the pair of upper frame members, respectively. The trampoline includes a plurality of springs, each spring having a spring fastener coupled to a respective upper frame member and a bed fastener coupled to the trampoline bed proximate a side edge thereof, wherein the springs are spaced apart along the respective upper frame members, respectively, such that the trampoline bed is selectively held in tension between the upper frame members, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Douglas M. Davis, Caroline Lennox, James Parent, Kyle Thalman, William Duddles
  • Patent number: 9707428
    Abstract: The present invention relates to exercise apparatuses, systems and methods of using the same. Specifically, the exercise apparatuses and system utilize one or a plurality of multifunctional straps and grips to provide the ability to use the same in a plurality of ways. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a user with a great number of exercises for strengthening and health that the user can perform anywhere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Paul Mitalski
  • Patent number: 9707429
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a dynamic pendula stool possessing a foot, a leg secured to the foot, and a seat secured to the top end of the leg. The leg has a telescopic column that includes a lower part secured to a spherical foot with a diameter of 20-cm or less and an upper part with a free end having an articulation. The articulation has three degrees of freedom and is secured to the underside of the seat so that when a user rests against the seat, the leg forms an angle between 30 and 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal, thereby allowing an isometric contraction of the muscle groups of the lower limbs and of the abdominal girdle in the seated position. The stool is further provided with one or more sensors configured to send data signals to a remote electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: ACTIVE BASE
    Inventors: Olivier Hugou, Guilbault Colas
  • Patent number: 9707430
    Abstract: A resistance adjusting apparatus has a bracket, a seat pivotally mounted on the bracket, a resistance supplier mounted in the seat, and an adjusting assembly. The adjusting assembly is mounted on the bracket and connected to the seat. The adjusting assembly has a motor, a stick and a sleeve. The motor is mounted on the bracket and has a spindle. The stick is mounted on the spindle of the motor. The stick has an outer threaded portion formed on an outer surface of the stick. The sleeve is mounted on the seat, is connected to and around the stick, and has an inner threaded portion engaging with the outer threaded portion. The motor can control the moving distance of the resistance supplier accurately. The adjustment precision and the sensitivity of the resistance adjusting apparatus are increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Mu-Chuan Wu
  • Patent number: 9707431
    Abstract: A variable weight toning strap having a flexible member and a plurality of generally rectangular sections, wherein each of the plurality of generally rectangular sections are disposed transversely along the flexible member length, include a top surface at least partially defining an upper surface of the flexible member, at least one perpendicular sidewall extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the top surface, and a section width separating a rear face and a front face of the sections. Two of the sections have a discontinuous upper slit defined by the at least one perpendicular sidewall of each of said sections flanking the upper slit, wherein the upper slit spans the section width and terminates into a valley. The sections also each define a channel with a selectively removably and frictionally retained weight disposed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Better Way Inventions, LLC
    Inventor: Stephen C. Haley
  • Patent number: 9707432
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (PS) and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism and being arranged on the apparatus such that the input arm assembly is pivotable beginning from a start motionless position along a path of travel toward the pelvic stabilization pad under resistance exerted by one or both of the resistance mechanisms, wherein the first resistance mechanism is adapted to increase resistance as the degree of pivoting of the input arm assembly increases along the path of travel away from the start motionless position rearwardly toward the pelvic stabilization pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Cybex International, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond Giannelli, Mark Buontempo, Stephen Wendt
  • Patent number: 9707433
    Abstract: A pair of exercise handles includes one handle that can fasten one end of an exercise band in a fixed position and another handle that can secure the other end at multiple locations, allowing a user to vary the resistance level for different exercises. The band may be marked with a sequence of numbers along its length to help the user establish particular resistance levels. The exercise handles include rigid connectors inserted through the interior of the handholds, which retain the handholds and allow them to freely rotate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Steven Paul McGibbons
  • Patent number: 9707434
    Abstract: An exercise device and methods for performing physical exercise that improve strength, conditioning, and flexibility of an operator in a functional way using multiple body positions and exercising multiple muscle groups while keeping the spine in a safe and natural position, being simple to manufacture and use, and being compact and portable. The exercise device includes an elongated member, a hollow member, handles, a foot board system, and at least one resistance band. A resistance band is secured to the elongated member and the hollow member, and slidable movement of the hollow member and the elongated member relative to each other by the operator stretches a resistance band, which creates resistance to the movement, thereby exercising, strengthening, and conditioning the operator. The operator may use the exercise device in a number of configurations to perform a number of exercises in a number of body positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Robert J. Kaehler
  • Patent number: 9707435
    Abstract: A weight resistance apparatus including a threaded lead screw, a drive belt mechanically coupled with the lead screw, a lead screw that traverses a linear actuator carriage; at least one cable, and a cross bar member having at least one cavity and at least one aperture, whereby one end of the lead screw is secured within a first cavity and wherein the at least one cable extends through the at least one aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: John Ferlito, Daniel Glenn
  • Patent number: 9707436
    Abstract: A connector apparatus connects a first component of an exercise machine to a second component of the exercise machine. The connector apparatus comprises a rack coupled to the first component; a pinion gear coupled to the second component, the pinion gear being configured to mate with the rack such that the pinion gear can roll along the rack; a one-way bearing that allows the pinion gear to roll along the rack in a first direction and prevents the pinion gear from rolling along the rack in an opposite, second direction; and a handle that is coupled to the one-way bearing. The handle is configured to move back and forth between a first position wherein the pinion gear is mated with the rack and allowed by the one-way bearing to roll along the rack in the first direction and prevented by the one-way bearing from rolling along the rack in the second direction; and a second position wherein the pinion gear is separated from the rack and is freely movable in the first and second directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Brunswick Corporation
    Inventors: Lee M. Atwood, Matthew Alan Newkirk
  • Patent number: 9707437
    Abstract: A joining member is positioned between the seat and the body in a stationary bike with a seat aligned with the front of the bike body. An extending member projects upwardly from the joining member at an angle that is less than about 30 degrees in relation to the joining member and rearwardly with at least a portion of the extending member being positioned behind the seat rear portion; and a crossbar projects from the extending member essentially perpendicularly to joining member to form a handlebar for providing support for the arms of a rider when the arms are positioned behind the body of the rider. The seat is connected to the body upper surface with an essentially vertical supporting member. The joining member includes a bore for receiving the supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Dooner
  • Patent number: 9707438
    Abstract: An adjustable weight lifting bench includes a frame, a seat pad, and a back pad. The back pad is pivotably coupled to the frame about a first pivot axis and angularly adjustable between a plurality of user-selectable incline and decline positions. A hydraulic mechanism supports the back pad in the incline and decline positions. A movable operating lever operably coupled to the hydraulic mechanism operates to change the mechanism between an activated condition in which the back pad is movable and a deactivated condition in which the back pad locks into a selected one of the positions. When the mechanism is in activated condition, applying pressure against the back pad the lowers the back pad and removing the pressure raises the back pad. In one embodiment, the mechanism automatically raises the back pad when the pressure is removed and the mechanism is in the deactivated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: David Vorozilchak, James J. Lennox, Kenneth Brown
  • Patent number: 9707439
    Abstract: An elliptical machine includes a transmission unit and two exercise units. The transmission unit includes two transmission rods connected pivotally to a fly wheel unit, and two swing rods each being connected pivotally to a respective transmission rod. Each exercise unit includes a connecting rod connected pivotally to a pedal rod and a respective swing rod. A distance from an intersection of the connecting rod and the respective swing rod to a top end of the respective swing rod is larger than that from an intersection of the respective swing rod and the respective transmission rod to the top end of the respective swing rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Superweigh Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sunny Lee, Simon Chao
  • Patent number: 9707440
    Abstract: An upright bike includes a main frame including a front portion and a rear portion. A rail structure is connected to the rear portion of the main frame. An X-shaped frame is slidably mounted to the rail structure and pivotally connected to the front portion of the main frame. A slide end is formed on the X-shaped frame and slidably mounted onto the rail structure. A stepping structure is mounted on a lower section of the first trestle of the X-shaped frame. A seat is secured on a top of the first trestle of the X-shaped frame. A handlebar is transversally secured on the X-shaped frame. A restitute element has two opposite ends respectively secured on the first trestle and the second trestle of the X-shaped frame for providing restitution force to the X-shaped frame when the handlebar is upwardly pulled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Cian-Chang Zeng
  • Patent number: 9707441
    Abstract: A lifting and folding mechanism for treadmill includes a base, a platform, a lifting mechanism, and a linkage mechanism. An armrest rack and a control panel are assembled at the base. A front end of the platform is pivotally assembled with the armrest rack. The lifting mechanism includes a supporting rack and a driving device. One end of the supporting rack is pivotally assembled with the platform, and the driving device is connected between the supporting rack and the platform for driving the supporting rack abutting against the ground, so that the platform is lifted and the slope of the platform is changed. The linkage mechanism is connected to the base and the platform. The linkage mechanism is in a connection state or a disconnection state. In the connection state, the base is connected with the platform, and the base is lifted upward with the lifting of the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Ventek Fitness Corporation
    Inventor: Wen Chang Yang
  • Patent number: 9707442
    Abstract: Embodiments for systems and methods of a variable stiffness treadmill for gait rehabilitation using mechanical perturbations on the unimpaired leg to provide therapy to the impaired leg are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Panagiotis Artemiadis, Jeffrey Skidmore
  • Patent number: 9707443
    Abstract: A user mountable stationary exercise device comprising, a base and a frame pivotally supported by the base such that the frame can pivot relative to the base about a pivot axis. The device also comprises a user actuated pedal arrangement supported by the frame and operatively connected to drive a wheel. In use, a user may mount the frame and apply force to the pedal arrangement to drive the wheel, and/or the frame to cause the frame to pivot relative to the base about the pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: The Spoke House Limited
    Inventor: Simon Corbould Warren
  • Patent number: 9707444
    Abstract: A resistance breathing device includes a face mask having a perimeter and a central aperture extending therethrough, and being adapted to overlay a user's mouth and nose such that the perimeter forms an air-tight seal with the user's face. An outer layer overlays the face mask and includes a pair of straps for affixing the face mask about a user's face. An insert plate is disposed within the central aperture of the face mask and has an inlet aperture extending therethrough. A central insert overlays the insert plate, has an air inlet aperture extending therethrough, and is movable between a first position in which a first portion of the air inlet aperture overlaps the air inlet aperture of the insert plate and a second position in which a larger second portion of the air inlet aperture overlaps the air inlet aperture of the insert plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: TrainingMask LLC
    Inventor: Casey Danford
  • Patent number: 9707445
    Abstract: A control lever device is adapted to be mounted on an exercise machine, and includes at least one control lever unit. The control lever unit has a frame seat adapted to be disposed on a handle unit of the exercise machine, a shaft, at least one sensor disposed on the frame seat, a control lever, and a resilient member mounted on the frame seat. The control lever has a seat-connecting portion pivoted on the shaft, a trigger portion adjacent to the sensor, and a lever portion turnable to actuate pivotal movement of the control lever so that the sensor is triggered by the trigger portion to generate a control signal. The resilient member resiliently positions the trigger portion to retain a constant distance from the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: P&F Brother Industrial Corporation
    Inventors: Yao-Ting Lee, Shih-Wei Li, Chih-Kai Li
  • Patent number: 9707446
    Abstract: A system for jumping rope comprising an electronic box with a rotatable circular groove to which a hook is anchored to hold one end of a jump rope, with the other end of the jump rope hooked on to one of a plurality of hooks anchored to a telescoping pole mounted on a tripod with rotatable wheels. The electronic box is mounted on a telescoping pole attached to a stand with rotatable wheels and a central pivot section to fold the structure for easy transport and storage. A remote control having a power button, speed control and a magic eye provides power to the electronic box through a second magic eye located on the electronic box, to rotate the circular groove and start the elliptical motion of the jump rope for the use of the participant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Michael Zewolde
  • Patent number: 9707447
    Abstract: An exercise treadmill for children including a treadmill having a base, a deck pivotally mounted on the base, an endless belt looped over the deck, a pair of support legs attached to the base, a drive mechanism coupled to the belt, an inclination control mechanism coupled to the deck, and a power cord. A support platform is attached to the pair of support legs. A display screen and a control panel is disposed on the support platform. Each of a right handle and a left handle of a pair of handles is disposed on each of a right handle support arm portion and a left handle support arm portion of the support platform, respectively. A plurality of light emitting diodes is disposed on each of the right handle and the left handle, and at least one light emitting diode is disposed on the deck of the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventors: Vielka Lopez Babodilla, Marcelino Lopez
  • Patent number: 9707448
    Abstract: An exercise machine with a two directional pivoting user support assembly has a user support or platform which supports the user and pivots about a first pivot axis during an exercise movement, and is also pivotable about at least one second pivot axis to involve the user's core muscles in balancing and maintaining the user support in a stable position. A manually operable locking device with a simple flip switch lever is provided for selectively locking the user support against rotation about the second pivot axis, so that the user can easily chose whether to perform the exercise with a stable support or to add a level of difficulty by using the unstable seat mode and exercising core muscles during the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Hockridge, Jeffrey O. Meredith, Thao V. Doan
  • Patent number: 9707449
    Abstract: A waist twisting apparatus may include a base, a supporting portion, and a seat. A platform is formed at a top portion of the base, and a central portion of the platform has a first axle hole. The supporting portion vertically formed on the base comprises a main body, and a first edge and a second edge thereof are respectively formed at an inner edge and an outer edge of the main body. The main body is further connected to a first axle rod and a second axle rod respectively, and the first axle rod comprises a first connecting portion while the second axle rod has a second connecting portion. The wheel is pivotally installed at a bottom portion of the main body. The seat has a bottom shell, and a second axle hole is formed at a center bottom portion of the bottom shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Inventor: Dong-Her Wu
  • Patent number: 9707450
    Abstract: Golf balls according to the present invention achieve flight symmetry and overall satisfactory flight performance due to a dimple volume ratio that is equivalent between opposing hemispheres despite the use of different dimple geometries on the opposing hemispheres.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Chris Hixenbaugh
  • Patent number: 9707451
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to golf balls having improved aerodynamic performance due, at least in part, to the alteration of the dimple surfaces. In particular, the present invention relates to a golf ball that includes at least a portion of its dimples having circular perimeters and dimple profiles having a concentric groove on the surface of the dimple. The golf ball dimples of the present invention provide golf ball surfaces having unique appearances, while maintaining ideal aerodynamic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Acushnet Company
    Inventors: Michael R. Madson, Nicholas M. Nardacci, Chris Hixenbaugh
  • Patent number: 9707452
    Abstract: A golf ball has a large number of dimples 10 on a surface thereof. The dimples 10 include a plurality of small dimples 10S each having an area of less than 8.0 mm2, and a plurality of large dimples 10L each having an area of equal to or greater than 8.0 mm2. A ratio PS of a sum of areas of all the small dimples 10S to a surface area of a phantom sphere of the golf ball is less than 2.0%. The number NL of the large dimples 10L is equal to or greater than 250 but less than 450. The number NL of the large dimples 10L and a degree G of uniformity of areas of the large dimples 10L satisfy the following mathematical formula (II): G<0.0032·NL+0.26??(II).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: DUNLOP SPORTS CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Kohei Mimura, Takahiro Sajima