Having Pair Of Handles Patents (Class 482/126)
  • Publication number: 20100048366
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand-held, resistance exercise device in the form of an inelastic, strapping system to be used by two people simultaneously using the bodyweight of each user to generate a resisting force in order to develop a wide range of muscles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Marc Joseph Lebert, John Curtis Ayton
  • Publication number: 20100009822
    Abstract: A method of performing exercise movements utilizesan elongated flexible member having a relaxed position in which the elongated flexible member has a generally arcuate shape. In the method, one end of the elongated flexible member is supported in a substantially fixed position. An opposite end of the elongated flexible member is manipulated such that the opposite end is brought toward the one end substantially in a first plane. With this manipulation, the elongated flexible member is displaced from the relaxed position to a flexed position. The opposite end of the elongated flexible member is rotated in a second plane, different from the first plane, while maintaining the elongated flexible member in the flexed position. In a related method, both ends of the elongated flexible member can be manipulated to the flexed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventor: John C. Holleman
  • Publication number: 20090312164
    Abstract: An abdominal exerciser can be used while standing up. The user stands on the anchor base and rests the neckpad on his shoulders while gripping the handlebars. The user can then bend forward and backward to strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles or side-to-side to strengthen the obliques. The unit is adjustable to fit various sizes of users and/or styles of workouts and can be partially disassembled for easy transportation. The unit comprises an elongate stem/tail assembly, a handlebar assembly including the neckpad to attach at the upper end, and an anchor base to attach at the bottom end. Resistance bands removably attached to hooks between the anchor base and the stem/tail assembly provide variable resistance to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventor: David Placencia
  • Patent number: 7628742
    Abstract: A physical training device for a boxer that simultaneously trains the major arm and leg muscles. Elastic cords attached to both feet and both arms of the boxer interact to put tension on the arms when the feet are being moved and vice versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Lloyd Weaver
  • Patent number: 7628740
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of straps and tension devices and specifically relates to a device and method useful for stretching and exercise. In particular, the invention relates to an exercise device. According to one embodiment, the exercise device includes an elongated body having a plurality of columnar ladder apertures and a pad protrusion extending into at least one of the ladder apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Micnan Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: Michael B. Harrington
  • Patent number: 7628743
    Abstract: A resistance exercise device comprising: at least one handle defining a plurality of holes; a cord having a pair of ends and a length extending between the pair of ends, the handle being secured to one of the ends of the cord, the cord being stretchable from a relaxed state to extend the length of the cord, the cord comprising a plurality of tubes extending substantially the entire length of the cord and having a pair of ends, the tubes being conjoined together along substantially the entire length of the cord by means of braiding, each tube received by a respective hole of the handle adjacent one of the ends of the tube; and structure engaging each tube to the handle adjacent the one end of the tube to prevent the tube from disengaging from the handle by preventing the one end of the tube from passing through the respective hole of the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: Spri Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert T. Flentye, Gregory Niederlander
  • Patent number: 7628735
    Abstract: A fitness equipment includes a cord having two ends each provided with a handgrip, a cord mounting cap, a mounting sleeve, a snapping member, and two end caps. The mounting sleeve presses and locks the snapping member onto the respective end of the cord. The cord mounting cap receives the mounting sleeve and the snapping member and is removably mounted on the handgrip. Each of the end caps is removably mounted on the handgrip. Thus, each of the two ends of the cord is provided with a handgrip so that the fitness equipment can function as a jump rope, and the handgrip can be used individually to function as a dumbbell after the handgrip is detached from the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Inventor: Chi-Kun Hsu
  • Patent number: 7625324
    Abstract: The handhold of an exercise handgrip turns freely while seated between the open ends of the upwardly extending prongs. It can be easily removed by moving the specially formed end part of the handhold into an access opening wide enough to slip the end part through. In positioning the handhold's end part for this removal, it must be forcibly snapped through a narrow opening. By reversing the procedure, the handhold can easily be returned to its place of rotation. The specially formed end part of the handhold must, therefore, have a narrow neck-like portion to fit through the narrow opening but the end part must also be enlarged to keep it in place for rotation. Preferably, there is also a stem and ball unit in one of the prongs which swings into place to trap exercise sheeting, cord or other media within an opening at the handgrip's bottom portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Inventors: Robert Sylvester Hinds, Loyd William Bonneville
  • Patent number: 7614991
    Abstract: A treadmill system having a side work surface at a height convenient for a user access for working. The treadmill also has a safety rail that runs longitudinally. A safety belt that may be worn by a user is anchored to the side rail. In one embodiment, the side rail height and the belt are configured to support the weight of the user in case of a fall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Sam Fox
  • Patent number: 7614978
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a housing, a pair of pivoting foot treadles and a pair of reciprocating bellows that support the foot treadles. A sealed air system including a conduit interconnects the bellows and is operable for reciprocating transfer of air from bellow to bellow. Each of the foot treadles is pivotably movable between upper and lower positions, and has a resting position between the upper and lower positions. The resting position of the foot treadles defines a resting position of the bellows while the upper and lower positions of the foot treadles respectively define elongated and compressed positions of the bellows. In use, the elongated and compressed positions of the bellows are each no more than 5 degrees off the center resting position thereby reducing stress on the bellows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventors: Gary D. Piaget, Herbert Walter Bentz
  • Publication number: 20090275449
    Abstract: A beam assembly includes a receiver section having connector and receiving ends. A first connector is provided at the connector end and includes a rounded wall that extends above the receiver section. A tongue section includes a connector end, tongue end and recess section. The tongue end is configured to match and connect with the receiving end of the receiver section. A second connector is provided at the connector end and includes a rounded wall that extends above the tongue section. A locking mechanism includes an aperture and depression on the receiver section. The depression is tapered from an inner surface out to an outer surface of the receiver section. A parabolic groove is formed on the recess section of the tongue section and is arranged to face the opening of the parabolic shape away from the tongue section. A knob is provided on the end of a cantilevered segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas C. Terry
  • Publication number: 20090270230
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a housing, a pair of pivoting foot treadles and a pair of reciprocating bellows that support the foot treadles. A sealed air system including a conduit interconnects the bellows and is operable for reciprocating transfer of air from bellow to bellow. Each of the foot treadles is pivotably movable between upper and lower positions, and has a resting position between the upper and lower positions. The resting position of the foot treadles defines a resting position of the bellows while the upper and lower positions of the foot treadles respectively define elongated and compressed positions of the bellows. In use, the elongated and compressed positions of the bellows are each no more than 5 degrees off the center resting position thereby reducing stress on the bellows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Gary D. Piaget, Herbert Walter Bentz
  • Patent number: 7608027
    Abstract: A device for holding and organizing items includes an anchor for fastening the device to an object; a strap adapted to secure the items to the device; and a connector, having an upper piece and a lower piece that pivot relative to one another, the upper piece being connected to the anchor and the lower piece being connected to the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Armando Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7601107
    Abstract: A training and/or exercise device and method for exercising muscle groups of the entire body is disclosed herein that is portable, easy to use, can work the muscles of the entire body, and does not have complicated integrating parts when in use. The device and method allows a free range of motion about a vertical axis without substantial resistance. The device allows a wide variety of movement using a single device, and particularly allows for balancing movements that are advantageous for strengthening the core. Further, the training device is particularly advantageous for use in a home gym and may be stored under a bed or within the overhead compartment of an airplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventors: Tate Maloy, John Lu
  • Publication number: 20090253562
    Abstract: A power expander being adapted of counting times of breast expanding, it comprises a first and a second handle, a slide seat, a plurality of elastic members and a counter, wherein the slide seat is connected to the first handle to be movable relatively within a limited range; one end of each of the elastic members is connected to a second handle, the other end is connected to the slide seat; the counting member is connected to the slide seat to contact an actuating member of the first handle. Thereby, when a user exerts force on the first and the second handle to stretch the elastic members, elastic members move the slide seat; the slide seat is moved relatively to the first handle, the actuating member contacts to press the counting member to do a counting action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventor: Lien-Chuan Yang
  • Publication number: 20090239721
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for developing the upper body and in particular the chest. The apparatus includes two opposed levers jointed at a pivot point formed within opposed pivot arms. The pivot point is located at the fulcrum point of the two levers. The pivot arms extend out from the lever arms to provide greater leverage, control and comfort for the user. The two lever arms are biased together at a terminal end of the lever arms to provide resistance for an exercise routine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Lise Bisson
  • Publication number: 20090239722
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for developing the upper body and in particular the chest. The apparatus includes opposed lever arms pivotally secured to each other at a fulcrum point located at the terminal ends of the opposed levers. The opposed lever arms are biased against each other and form a “V” shape. A counteracting force is needed to bring the handle ends of the levers together. The force required to bring the opposed handle ends together exercises the upper body of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Lise Bisson
  • Patent number: 7585260
    Abstract: A multifunctional dumbbell assembly is provided, which comprises a dumbbell body and a handle strap which is detachably connected to the dumbbell body. The dumbbell body includes a handle, a first head and a second head. The heads are fixed to the opposite ends of the handle respectively. The handle strap includes a strap and two connectors which are connected to the ends of the strap respectively. Each of the first head and the second head includes: an end cover covering an end of the dumbbell body; a first coupling member having a central through hole and a cavity, an arc groove being formed in the cavity; and a second coupling member having clutch block (151) at one end, the shape of which is complementary to that of the cavity in the first coupling member, further having connector attachment portions, the second coupling member being also provided with a through hole. The dumbbell assembly is convenient and safe for use. In addition, it provides an additional exercise function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Shaowei Ma
  • Patent number: 7578775
    Abstract: An exercise system includes an elastic cord assembly including an elastic and plugs. The elastic has a first and second end and a stretch between the first and second ends. One of the plugs is inserted into the first end and another one of the plugs is inserted into the second end. At least one strap assembly is slidably attached to the elastic cord assembly. The strap assembly includes a block having an aperture formed from one side to another side of the block forming an unbroken wall through the block. The strap assembly also includes a strap connected to the block in a manner that forms a loop in the strap. The plugs retain the strap assembly on the stretch of the elastic cord assembly between the first and second ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Inventor: Douglas C. Terry
  • Patent number: 7559881
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a base member, an elongated and rectilinear central shaft with axially opposed top and bottom ends, first and second couplings attached to the top and bottom ends respectively, first and second handles coupled to the first coupling and extending outwardly away from the central shaft, first and second leg rails attached to the second coupling and extending laterally away from the central shaft, and a rectilinear auxiliary shaft with axially opposed top and bottom ends connected to the second coupling and the base member respectively. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for rotatably connecting the auxiliary shaft to the base member, and a bracket adjustably and selectively mated along a longitudinal length of the central shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Jack J. Roraff
  • Publication number: 20090149304
    Abstract: An exercise device comprises an elongate rod having opposite ends each being configured to be grasped by a user. The rod includes a flexible inner core having a pair of opposite ends and an outer sheath substantially circumscribing at least a central portion of the inner core. A pair of grip sections are each positioned on an opposite end of the rod, the grip sections being configured to allow a user to grasp each end of the rod when performing exercises. At least one end cap is fixed to one of the opposite ends of the rod, the end cap including engaging structure associated therewith to facilitate engagement with a safety strap. A safety strap is engaged with the end cap and is configured to be releasably secured to the user to prevent accidental release of a grip section of the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventor: Francis J. Smith
  • Patent number: 7524272
    Abstract: Disclosed is an exercise machine providing an upper body exerciser portion adapted for use with a lower body exerciser and having a semi-dependent retraction system. The exercise machine generally includes a frame adapted to be mounted on a lower body exerciser (though standalone versions are also disclosed) and the upper body exerciser consisting of first and second user members for pulling by a user to provide pull forces, single retraction means for providing retraction forces to the user members sufficient to retract them back to their start positions after being pulled out, and, non-floating combining means coupled to the single retraction means for making the retraction forces semi-dependent on the pull forces, and thereby reducing travel of the retraction means, by coupling the single retraction means to both user members. Drive and resistance means are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert C. Bruck, Mark J. Kannel, Donald E. Stiemke, Nathan Pyles, Ronald H. Carringi, J. Addison Pettis, Daniel D. Budworth
  • Patent number: 7524270
    Abstract: An exercise machine includes a first elongated housing having an endcap at a first end and a hollow interior portion. A second elongated housing is slidably positionable within the first elongated housing. A spring having a progressive resistance force is positioned within an interior portion of the first elongated housing between the endcap and an end of the second elongated housing. The spring is compressible between the endcap and the end of the second elongated housing and provides a progressive in-line resistance to achieve a contractive motion from a semi contracted or hyper extended position from both push and pull positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Pilr Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Steve Yauger
  • Patent number: 7503883
    Abstract: A resistance exercise device comprising at least one handle and a cord having a pair of ends and a length extending between the pair of ends, the handle being secured to one of the ends of the cord, the cord being stretchable to extend the length and comprising a plurality of tubes extending substantially the entire length of the cord, the tubes being conjoined together along substantially the entire length of the cord by means of braiding. The tubes are conjoined together such that the tubes are snug along substantially the entire length of the cord and such that each of the tubes is in contact with at least one of the other tubes substantially along the entire length of the cord. The resistance exercise device may further comprise a plug and sleeve for securing the handle to the end of the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Spri Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Madden
  • Publication number: 20090054213
    Abstract: An exercising device includes flexible main body comprising a leg engaging portion and a torso engaging portion. A flexible gas filled bladder is attached to the flexible main body wherein when an exerciser flexes the main body and compresses the gas within the bladder, the targeted muscles are exercised.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventor: John S. Abdo
  • Patent number: 7481743
    Abstract: A training machine 10 is for training the muscles of an upper body of a training person M sitting on a seat unit 50 provided in a machine main body, and is provided with an arm unit 60 disposed in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the seat unit 50, having a specified length and capable of making rotational movements against a specified load. The arm unit 60 has the bottom end thereof rotatably supported about shaft tubes 62 extending in horizontal transverse direction and has such a curved shape that a middle part thereof bulges out forward, and the leading end portions thereof serve as grips 611, 612. An electrical load generating unit 80 is provided to electrically give a load in accordance with an external force exerted to the arm unit 60, and locks the rotation of the arm unit 60 at a position where the portions of the arm unit 60 in the vicinity of the leading ends thereof are substantially horizontally held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Konami Sports & Life Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Keiichi Matsubara, Hisashi Mori, Kojiro Minami, Atsushi Yamazaki, Setsu Muraki, Masatoshi Mukai
  • Patent number: 7465258
    Abstract: An exercise device, having a pair of handles—namely a first handle and second handle, and an elastic cord extending through the handles. The elastic cord has a fixed end, the first handle located adjacent to the fixed end. The second handle located along the elastic cord further away from the fixed end than the first handle. The second handle can selectively slide freely along the elastic cord toward and away from the first handle. A novel stopping device is attached to at least one of the first handle and second handle, which is capable of fixing the position of its associated handle along the elastic cord so that the elastic cord may then be tensioned to allow exercises to be performed. The novel stopping device includes a keyhole type slot for the cord terminating in a circular opening and forming a pair of pinch points with a tapering slot whereby the cord is securely held in the circular opening against slippage or accidental removal from the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Michael Peter Mortorano
  • Patent number: 7465259
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus that is lightweight, easily transported, inexpensive and easy to use in performing a wide variety of exercises, the exercise apparatus including a rigid shaft formed of interconnectable limbs having a pair of spaced sleeve-sliders thereon and opposing end caps that receive a long resilient band having side lengths stretched along the staff and the sleeve-sliders thereon, and with each end cap also receiving a short resilient band with a handle thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Inventor: Harry Mok
  • Publication number: 20080300117
    Abstract: A resistance exercise device comprising at least one handle and a cord having a pair of ends and a length extending between the pair of ends, the handle being secured to one of the ends of the cord, the cord being stretchable to extend the length and comprising a plurality of tubes extending substantially the entire length of the cord, the tubes being conjoined together along substantially the entire length of the cord by means of braiding. The tubes are conjoined together such that the tubes are snug along substantially the entire length of the cord and such that each of the tubes is in contact with at least one of the other tubes substantially along the entire length of the cord. The resistance exercise device may further comprise a plug and sleeve for securing the handle to the end of the cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: SPRI PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Michael J. Madden
  • Patent number: 7455632
    Abstract: An exercise device for use in connection with various types of exercise and activities, including, for example, Pilates, yoga, core conditioning, stability, stretching, and physical therapy. The exercise device includes an indicator for quantifying resistance force applied by the resistance tube during stretching of the tube. Repeated use of the exercise device can be used to identify strength gains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Spri Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Block, Jesse Allen Cartwright
  • Patent number: 7448990
    Abstract: A pull exerciser includes a plurality of elastic cords of different elastic coefficients and a plurality of handles. The plurality of elastic cords are connected in series. Adjacent ends respectively of a pair of elastic cords adjacent to each other are securely held by an associated handle. Each handle includes a longitudinal hole having two end openings. Each end opening is extended through by an associated one of the ends of the plurality of elastic cords and has a minimum inner diameter smaller than a maximum outer diameter of the associated end of the associated elastic cord, thereby securely engaging the adjacent ends of the pair of elastic cords and an associated handle together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: Ying-Ching Wu
  • Patent number: 7438669
    Abstract: A hand grip strengthening and competition apparatus includes first and second alarms and a power source carried by an elongate body. A first lever is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a first circuit between the power source and the first alarm energizing the first alarm. A second lever is spaced from the first lever and is mounted to the elongate body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position closing a second circuit between the power source and the second alarm energizing the second alarm. An elongate flexible, substantially non-stretchable connector has a first end attached to the first lever, a second end attached to the second lever, and length extending from the first end to the second end preventing the first and second levers from concurrently assuming their respective closed positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Inventor: Lawrence E. Bloom
  • Publication number: 20080254945
    Abstract: The present invention is a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a spring force including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is being maintained. When a force is applied to the spring and a desired level of resistance is achieved, a continuous signal will be generated to advise the user that the isometric force exercise is being maintained. If the force is reduced, the signal will terminate to advise the user that the user has not maintained the required level of resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventor: M. Amin Beyzavi-Armani
  • Publication number: 20080214370
    Abstract: An exercise bar cord impingement assembly permits exercise in two modes, defined in terms of how cord anchoring is arranged. It also permits exercise to be conducted either with a stretchable cord and handgrip together connected to the bar's body or just the stretchable cord itself so connected. In either case, there are slots in the bar's body to slide the cord through. Specially shaped wells or nests accommodate impingement of the elastic cord and firm handgrip emplacement. The ends of the bar's body are preferably shaped into pipe bowl configuration disposed to insure a good fit and avoid torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Terry, Robert S. Hinds, Loyd W. Bonneville
  • Publication number: 20080182734
    Abstract: A pull exerciser includes a plurality of elastic cords of different elastic coefficients and a plurality of handles. The plurality of elastic cords are connected in series. Adjacent ends respectively of a pair of elastic cords adjacent to each other are securely held by an associated handle. Each handle includes a longitudinal hole having two end openings. Each end opening is extended through by an associated one of the ends of the plurality of elastic cords and has a minimum inner diameter smaller than a maximum outer diameter of the associated end of the associated elastic cord, thereby securely engaging the adjacent ends of the pair of elastic cords and an associated handle together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Ying-Ching Wu
  • Patent number: 7387599
    Abstract: A massaging body-gym apparatus is composed of a rod, at least two rollers, two positioning sleeves, two sealing covers and an elastic rope. A positioning device is installed in the roller, composed of a pair of half positioning bases and a positioning bar. The positioning sleeve has a blocking disc bored with a restricting hole for inserted by the positioning bar. With the positioning bar inserted in or separated from the restricting hole of the positioning sleeve, the roller can be positioned immovably or released to rotate freely, so that, combined with different postures, various parts of a human body can be exercised or massaged. In addition, the present invention is small and light, handy for carrying.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Yan Hsu
  • Patent number: 7377886
    Abstract: A pull exerciser includes two attachment members, two positioning devices respectively attached to the attachment members at a location opposite to a grip portion of an associated attachment member, and at least one resilient cord. Each positioning device includes a positioning block and a positioning plate removably received in the positioning block. Each of the positioning blocks and the positioning plates includes at least one positioning hole. The resilient cord has two ends extendible through the positioning hole of each positioning block and each positioning plate. An end piece is fixed to each end of the resilient cord. The end pieces of the resilient cord are mounted to at least one of the positioning plates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Ying-Ching Wu
  • Publication number: 20080096739
    Abstract: The apparatus includes a first end bar having first and second ends, the first bar having first and second spacers mounted on the first and second ends. A second end bar is included having first and second ends. At least one intermediate bar between is positioned between the first and second end bars, the at least one intermediate bar having first and second ends, with first and second spacers mounted on the first and second ends thereof. The first and second ends of the first and second end bars and the at least one intermediate bar have first and second apertures extending through. First and second stretchable cords have first and second ends attached to said first and second end bars and extending through the fist and second apertures in the first and second end bars and the at least one intermediate bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventor: Armando Rodriguez
  • Publication number: 20080090706
    Abstract: A portable exercise device having an elongated tube with a pair of bolsters or handles fixedly attached to each end thereof. A third pair of bolsters is positioned intermediate the ends of the elongated tube and is slidably mounted on the tube in a reciprocatory movement relative to the pairs of bolsters at each end of the tube. Resistance elements are connected between the third pair of bolsters and the tube to resist the pushing or pulling of the third pair of bolsters. The machine is used for exercising a person's inner and outer thighs, the leg and abdominal muscles. A stand is provided for supporting the exercise machine when performing a bun kick.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin O. Boland, Cornell S. Marschalko, (Chip) George H. Coblyn
  • Patent number: 7357762
    Abstract: An exercise bar cord impingement assembly permits exercise in two modes, defined in terms of how cord anchoring is arranged. It also permits exercise to be conducted either with a stretchable cord and handgrip together connected to the bar's body or just the stretchable cord itself so connected. In either case, there are slots in the bar's body to slide the cord through. Specially shaped wells or nests accommodate impingement of the elastic cord and firm handgrip emplacement. The ends of the bar's body are preferably shaped into pipe bowl configuration disposed to insure a good fit and avoid torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventors: Douglas C. Terry, Robert S. Hinds, Lloyd W. Bonneville
  • Patent number: 7357763
    Abstract: A chest-developing exerciser is disclosed to include a retractable main shaft, a wheel pivotally provided at the bottom end of the main shaft, two handlebars respectively coupled to the top end of the main shaft at two sides, a support bar pivotally connected to a middle part of the main shaft, two foot bars bilaterally provided at the bottom end of the support bar remote from the main shaft, two holder frames respectively fixedly provided at the main shaft and the support bar, and spring members connected between the holder frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: Wei-Teh Ho
  • Patent number: 7357761
    Abstract: A universal exercise device comprising a U-shape rigid frame with legs upper portions lying generally in a plane, a bight portion joining the legs at lower portions thereof and handles at an upper portion of the legs. At least one resilient resistance member spans the legs and to yieldably resist elongation when pressed while otherwise holding the frame against the elongation of the resilient resistance member. The lower portions of the legs can be bent outwardly to form generally L-shaped legs with the bight portion lying outside the plane of the upper leg portions or can lie within the plane of the upper leg portions. The legs can be joined together at an upper portion with a crosspiece or free at the upper portions thereof. The crosspiece can be U-shaped and project out of the plane of the legs either forwardly or rearwardly with respect to the bight portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Inventor: E. Michael Mattox
  • Publication number: 20080081748
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a support member, including an interior surface for receiving and providing a tension fit with a pole received within an interior of the support member. A first arm is slidably mounted on the support member A second arm is slidably mounted on the support member. The first arm and the second arm are each slidable along the support member between at least a first position and a second position; the first arm and second arm are coaxial in the first position and the first arm and second arm are parallel in the second position. A first adjustment ring and a second adjustment ring are each slidably mounted along a respective one of the first arm member and second arm member A first elastic and a second elastic member are each affixed to a respective first adjustment ring and second adjustment ring. The position of a respective adjustment ring along a respective support arm controls the amount of force needed to perform an exercise by user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Trace Knapp
  • Publication number: 20080081746
    Abstract: An exercise device includes an elastic member having a first hand portion and a band portion. The first hand portion includes a first finger sheath portion and a second finger sheath portion. The band portion extends from the first hand portion. The band portion has a generally rectangular flat sheet shape. The finger sheath portions of the first hand portion are aligned along a first plane. Preferably, the first plane is substantially perpendicular to a surface plane of the band portion, such that openings for the finger sheath portions of the first hand portion are formed in the surface plane of the band portion. The exercise device preferably consists of a single molded piece, wherein the single molded piece is the elastic member. The exercise device preferably includes a second hand portion like the first hand portion (preferably mirror symmetrical), with the band portion extending there between.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventors: Allen Woodruff, Han Woodruff
  • Publication number: 20080081747
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus that is lightweight, easily transported, inexpensive and easy to use in performing a wide variety of exercises, the exercise apparatus including a rigid shaft formed of interconnectable limbs having a pair of spaced sleeve-sliders thereon and opposing end caps that receive a long resilient band having side lengths stretched along the staff and the sleeve-sliders thereon, and with each end cap also receiving a short resilient band with a handle thereon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Harry Mok
  • Publication number: 20080076646
    Abstract: Fast Arm-Swing Tether supports lower arms and allows a runner or walker to maintain maximum stride frequency. Tethered thumbs/hands raise natural frequency of pendulum motion of arm swing to ensure that stride rate is not limited by slow arm movement. The tethers keep hands and arms up and reduce lower-arm moment of inertia, thus allowing the lower arms to swing essentially as point masses, resulting in a higher natural frequency of pendulum motion of arm swing to ensure stride frequency is not limited by slow arms. Supporting the hands also reduces effort required to swing arms or to keep elbows locked. This invention relieves arm fatigue for long distance running or walking in addition to allowing greater arm movement. Fast Arm-Swing Tether could be made in any fashion as long as a frontal extension can provide adequate support to hang pendulum tethers to keep hands elevated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Andrew W. Chow
  • Publication number: 20080076647
    Abstract: A light-weight, portable exercise device for conditioning and rehabilitation of human buttocks, thighs, and hips which can also be utilized to condition other parts of the body. The instant invention includes a first and second arm, identical in configuration and joined at a point of rotation. Each arm possesses an adjustable compression member, such as a spring, located in a position distal from the point of rotation. Further illustrated is a multi-bearing stabilization system comprising at least one flexible cable in communication with the compression means and reeved through at least three bearings. This multi-bearing stabilization system ensures consistently fluid operation of the instant invention in order to eliminate any compromise in operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventor: Erlinda Fine
  • Patent number: 7344485
    Abstract: A resistance exercise device including a length of resilient tubing having first and second free ends. Strap handles are connected to the free ends of the tubing. The resilient tubing is threaded through at least one oversized tubular section, constructed of rubberized foam, which section provides padding at pressure points when the resilient tubing is positioned across or around a user while exercising. A support strap is connected to the first tubular section. In a second embodiment, an exercise belt can be used with the present invention. The belt includes a buckle for buckling the free ends of the belt together and a “D”-ring mounted to one side of the belt. A karabiner is used to connect a strap handle to a “D”-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventors: Ralph Simpson, Pete Draovitch, Steve McGee
  • Patent number: 7344486
    Abstract: An abdominal exercise device comprising a frame, a seat support fixed to said frame, a back support pivotally connected to the frame near the seat support and being disposed at a negative incline during a portion of its use, and one or more handlebars pivotally mounted to the frame and in operational contact with the rear surface of the back support for causing the back support to pivot away from the negative incline if desired by a user during the exercise. The machine may also comprise lever members fixed to the angular orientation of the handlebars and in contact with the rear surface of the back support for lifting said back support during a portion of the exercise if desired. In a preferred embodiment, the handlebars are pivotally mounted to the frame at location separate and distinct from the where the back support is connected to the frame so that the user can use the handlebars, if desired, to create a mechanical advantage in moving the back support during a portion of the exercise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: International Edge, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Casey, Wei-Teh Ho
  • Patent number: 7344484
    Abstract: A multi-exercise apparatus for chair base attachment to an office chair or other commonly used chair. The attachment is easily engaged and disengaged via the clamp. The apparatus provides loops disposed at the clamp and on the upper end of the vertical member. The loops provide for attachment of the elastomers of the apparatus. The elastomers are provided with varied handles for various exercise choices. A user can perform a variety of exercises and exercises for opposed muscles groups, thereby benefiting from balanced exercises from the chair. The apparatus does not interfere with normal chair usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Inventor: Mark A. Porcellato