User Leg Supplies Counter Force To User Arm Patents (Class 482/125)
  • Patent number: 5186701
    Abstract: An aerobic resistance exercise garment effectively supplements a motion exercise. The garment includes an article of clothing worn on the body with an anchor member worn at the hand or foot. A connecting element is connected to the article of clothing and the anchor member. The connecting element is preferably made of an elastic material so as to offer resistance during the movement of the arm or leg in a motion exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 5178596
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus for use by individuals includes a base member formed of hingedly secured base members that in turn each include a hinged pivot plate relative to each base plate, wherein each pivot plate is biased exteriorly of each base plate, and at least one elastomeric band mounted to each base plate to permit simultaneous foot, leg, and arm exercise by individuals in areas of limited available space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Inventor: Nora L. McIntire
  • Patent number: 5176377
    Abstract: An exercise device for enhanced aerobic walking that coordinates the motion of the arms and legs. The device is worn around the torso by means of a belt mounted yoke which has an extension pole extending downwardly and rearwardly. Both the length of the extension pole and the angle of the extension pole to the yoke can be adjusted. Exercise cords are threaded through guides and brake-lock devices located on the sides of the yoke and a guide loop at the end of the extension pole. At each end of the exercise cord are cuffs, which are attached to the exerciser's extremities. Several threading methods are available for coordinated exercise: left arm to right leg and right arm to left leg; left arm to left leg and right arm to right leg; the left and right arm; and the left and right leg. The brakes can be used to increase the resistance and the locks can be used to fix the exercise cord in a position and use the elasticity of the cord for maximum resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 5137503
    Abstract: An exercise hand grip having sound-reproducing means and application of such hand grip comprises mainly two handles and one connection rod. One of the handles comprises a first housing and a second housing, both of which are of hollow constructions made of plastic material by means of injection molding. The first housing is provided therein with a speaker mount with a circular speaker disposed thereon, a sound-reproducing apparatus provided therein with conductive pieces disposed in the battery mount, and a circuit plate in contact with batteries lodged in the battery mount. The circuit plate comprises thereon an integrated circuit storing programmably musical melodies or commands. The second housing is symmetrical in shape with the first housing. Another handle is provided with a third housing and a fourth housing, both of which are of hollow constructions made of plastic material by means of injection molding. The third housing is provided therein with an exercise count display apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1992
    Inventor: Peter Yeh
  • Patent number: 5131650
    Abstract: An exercise device including an elongated exercise bar of non-circular cross-section having end members that include throughbores and a conical recess extending outwardly from the throughbore, and a slot communicating with the throughbore for permitting the lateral insertion into the throughbore of a tubular, elastic cable member. The elastic cable member includes one or more internally positioned plug members that provide local enlargement of the cable and are adapted to cooperte with the conical recess to securely position the cable with respect to the end member and to prevent the cable from passing through the end member when tension is applied to the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Inventor: Ellen P. Hall
  • Patent number: 5108096
    Abstract: A self-contained exerciser provides eccentric, concentric and isometric, as well as vertical and horizontal exercise for nearly all muscles of the human body. The exerciser includes body pads and handles joined together with latex surgical tubing which is secured by a removable knot at each end of the tubing utilizing a knotting clip. The exerciser is adjustable by relocation of the body pads and handles along the length of the tubing. The knotting clip allows for easy tying and untying of the securing knots and their relocation along the length of the tubing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Inventor: Luis Ponce
  • Patent number: 5100129
    Abstract: A home self-exercising device for strengthening the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot, ankle and lower leg, especially the forward lower leg muscles. The foot harness is adjusted to grasp the heel and forward foot of the patient. An elastic tension member is secured to the harness in the vicinity of the ball of the foot, and the other end is secured to an article of furniture or the like. The foot may then be moved against the force of the elastic member in the upward direction and rotated about the ankle. The difficulty of exercising the front lower leg muscles without the aid of another person is overcome by this device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1992
    Inventors: E. Illene Porter, Stephen R. Spencer