About Axis Perpendicular To Forearm Patents (Class 482/46)
  • Patent number: 11938374
    Abstract: A wrist strengthening device includes a first handle, a second handle coupled to the first handle, and a tightening component coupled to the first handle and the second handle. The tightening component is configured to provide resistance to movement of the first handle and the second handle as the first handle is moved in a first direction and the second handle is moved in a second direction, opposite the first direction. The tightening component includes an outer piece, an inner piece, and a male and a female portion. Movement of the male portion toward the female portion causes space between the inner piece and the outer piece to decrease and friction therebetween to concurrently increase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventor: Justin Niederman
  • Patent number: 11931637
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein a sports training aid that may be useful in performing training exercises for improving, modifying or maintaining the swing, stroke or strike of an athlete or sportsperson, for sports such as tennis, table tennis, badminton, baseball, hockey, and fencing or other martial arts, and in particular golf, involving a club, bat, racquet or the like. The sports training aid includes a handle member and a spacing member that are configured to define a desired hand position relative to the torso of the athlete or sportsperson, and to maintain a desired relationship between the torso and hand position during the training exercise. The sports training aid may be adjustable to set the hand position relative to the torso differently for different exercises. The sports training aid may be modular and provide different training members attachable to the handle member, to facilitate practising different sporting actions, or different parts or variations of the same sporting action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: SURE-SET GOLF LTD
    Inventors: Daniel Alexander Frost, Thomas Stuart Robson, Michael Andrew Robson
  • Patent number: 11896864
    Abstract: An exercise device designed to strengthen the entire body, with particular focus on the upper body. The device facilitates the strengthening of the core, chest, back, shoulder, and arm muscles, and in particular muscles that move the core in the transverse plane. The device consists of two hemispherical shells, both of which have handles attached via risers. This allows the device to be gripped either by the spherical surfaces, by the handles, or a combination thereof. The hemispheres are attached to each other by means of a shaft with a variable braking mechanism. The braking mechanism can provide levels of rotational resistance from almost zero to virtually impossible to rotate, with the resistance level visibly indicated on the exterior of the device. The resistance level is changed by repeatedly rotating the two halves against each other in one direction or the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Inventors: David E. Pitcher, Clint W. DeBerry
  • Patent number: 11857820
    Abstract: An isometric force resistant exercise tool has a left handle form interfaced to a right handle form over an axle shaft locked to the right handle form, the axle shaft supporting a pressure plate, a compress able spring or set of springs, and a compression adjustment handle threaded onto the axle shaft and abutting the compress able spring or spring set, the pressure plate adjacent in assembly to a friction-resistive material fixed on the left handle form, the left handle form including a piston form interfacing with a ring housing on the right handle form, the piston form adjacent in assembly to a friction-resistive material fixed on the right handle form. Gripping the handle forms and rotating the against force resistance exercises one or more muscle groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Inventor: Chris Nieman
  • Patent number: 11612802
    Abstract: An apparatus, kit, and method for rehabilitating and/or strengthening the soft tissues of a user's lower arm is disclosed. The apparatus has a first arm with a proximal end and a distal end; a second arm with a proximal end, a distal end, one or more discrete sections therebetween for engaging one or more weights, and a means for providing an audible feedback to the user upon completion of an exercise repetition or a half-repetition; and a hinge in contact with the proximal ends of the first and second arms. The hinge is configured to adjust the distance between the distal ends of the first and second arms, or the angle separating the first and second arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Inventor: Michael Schaefer
  • Patent number: 11433268
    Abstract: An exercise and rehabilitation bar including a flexing bar, at least one resistance insert, and at least one handle. The flexing bar has a first end, a second end, and a cavity running from the first end to the second end. The at least one resistance insert is removably carried within the cavity of the flexing bar and the at least one handle is removably securable to either the first or second end of the flexing bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventor: Scott J. Kupferman
  • Patent number: 11260255
    Abstract: A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a brake that is structured to apply a selectively variable resistance against rotation of the shaft relative to the structural frame. A FEPS (flexion extension pronation supination) device includes: a structural frame; a shaft mounted to rotate relative to the structure frame; and a gripping member mounted to the structural frame and structured to adhere to an external support surface. A method includes operating the FEPS device by rotating the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Karma Machining & Manufacturing Ltd.
    Inventors: Darryl Short, David Dejong, Sarah Lees-Miller
  • Patent number: 11135476
    Abstract: Devices and methods of exercising palms and fingers are described. The device includes an essentially cylindrical exterior hollow shell and an essentially cylindrical interior hollow shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: 4 GRIP LTD
    Inventor: Nir Daniel
  • Patent number: 11013949
    Abstract: A gripping handle assembly for an exercise machine, the gripping handle assembly having an axial shaft connected at an angle to a gripping handle, wherein the axial shaft is receivable into a circular bearing housing that is mounted to an end of an exercise arm, and wherein the axial shaft and the circular bearing housing each have engaging mechanisms such that a user pushes on a knob or pulls on the gripping handle to first unlock the axial shaft and then rotate the gripping handle. Releasing the gripping handle causes a spring to lock it into its new radial position. A first engaging mechanism may be a collar connected to the gripping handle with an indexing tab on the collar and a second engaging mechanism may be a plurality of indexing slots on the circular bearing housing with the indexing tab receivable therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Bruce Hockridge
  • Patent number: 10894181
    Abstract: A device for exercising an arm of a user, the device including an adjustable pad that is configured to accommodate different size arms, an adjustable tension dampener that is configured to extend and retract, a lower extension, an adjustment lever that is configured to lengthen or shorten said lower extension, a handgrip, in which said handgrip comprises a rotating handgrip, and an adjustment knob, wherein said adjustment know is configured to adjust a tension on said rotating handgrip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventor: Donelio Ciruela Ocampo
  • Patent number: 10646748
    Abstract: A wrist and forearm exercise and rehabilitation device is disclosed. The device includes a base, a post extending vertically from the base, and a shaft rotatably inserted into the shaft. The shaft has a proximal end and a distal end. A biasing member has a first end attached to the shaft, such that rotation of the shaft exerts a force on the biasing member. A method of using the device is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Inventor: Philip Bernotas
  • Patent number: 10300331
    Abstract: An enhanced stability forearm builder is disclosed herein. The enhanced stability forearm builder includes a first handle bar and a second handle bar both having a first end and a second end, the first handle bar and second handle bar both being configured to be gripped by a hand of a user. A first end cap is removably attached to the first end of the first handle bar. The first handle bar and the second handle bar are attached by a connector. A ratchet system is located on the first handle bar and the second handle bar and is configured to allow rotation of the first handle bar and the second handle bar. A strap is coupled to the connector and configured to provide tension and lifting power. The enhanced stability forearm builder may be useful for building muscle on the forearm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Inventor: Craig Seltzer
  • Patent number: 9597544
    Abstract: A connector for a weight plate holder of the type having a weight plate base and attached a vertical upright member upon which weight plates can be stacked is provided. The vertical upright member has at least one hole therein. A connection plate having a first end, a second end and a middle portion between said first end and said second end is provided. The first end has a cable opening therein to allow a cable to be connected. The middle portion has a central opening therein sized larger than the vertical upright member and also has a lock tab protruding partially into the central opening. The connection plate will slide over and onto said vertical upright member when it is a horizontal orientation but when the first end is tipped upwardly away from a horizontal orientation, the lock tab enters a hole in the upright member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Inventor: Daniel W. Emick
  • Patent number: 9445966
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions flexing tissue about an arm joint of a wearer. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion is also included and has a second extension member having an arcuate shape extending therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Bonutti Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Boris P Bonutti, Peter M Bonutti, Kevin Ruholl, Glen Phillips
  • Patent number: 9339011
    Abstract: A hollow chew piece carrier adapted for receiving various sizes of hollow chew pieces, dog bones and the like. The carrier includes a shaft having opposite ends attached to a pair of end pieces. The shaft has a length greater than the length of the chew piece for providing a chewing space. The chewing space allows the dog to engage an end of the chew piece. The diameter of the shaft is less than an interior diameter of the hollow chew piece to allow the chew piece to slide back and forth. This difference in diameters forms a treat space. The diameter of the first and second end pieces is greater than an exterior diameter or width of the chew piece. This difference in the diameter of the end pieces and the exterior diameter of the chew piece provides for a non-contact zone to prevent the exterior of the chew piece from engaging and scratching a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Ann Crabtree
  • Patent number: 9039574
    Abstract: A flexible ring is disclosed comprising one or more coiled springs and/or polymeric ring(s). In some embodiments, the coiled spring envelopes one or more inner coiled springs. In other embodiments, one or more handles circumscribe a portion of the outer coiled spring. Various embodiments of the present invention substitute flexible polymeric members for the coiled spring. In other embodiments, a disc is substituted for the polymeric ring(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventor: Daniel Vaughan Wilson
  • Patent number: 9028258
    Abstract: The present invention provides method and apparatus to perform combined cognitive and motor rehabilitation on a computerized non-portable system or on single portable device. A patient can play a variety of games that require the patient to perform a variety of memory exercises which involve physical exertion. The activities of the patient are monitored with pattern analysis software which provides feedback to the patient. The feedback can include voice synthesis, video guidance, progression messages etc. Patient data obtained while the patient is performing each of the memory exercises is stored locally on a database module and then uploaded to a cloud server. A remote psychologist/psychiatrist monitors the patient by logging into the same cloud, and updating cognition exercises. The same therapist can have live chats with the patient for further interaction and coaching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Bright Cloud International Corp.
    Inventor: Grigore C. Burdea
  • Patent number: 8974351
    Abstract: A wrist exercise device includes a housing having circular portions, a grip handle extending across an inner area of each circular portion of the housing, with both ends of each grip handle being rotatably engaged in a circular direction with the circular portion of the housing, and a spring positioned within each circular portion of the housing. The elastic force of the spring between the grip handle and the housing is increased when the grip handle rotates in any direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventor: Michael Dane Wallisch
  • Patent number: 8968158
    Abstract: A device (10) for stressing and training the joints and muscles of the hand, wrist and forearm, usable by an individual in order to develop each single muscular group involved in the movement of each finger of the hand, comprising a horizontal support plane or base (11) to which a vertical column (16) is associated and means suitable for allowing the movement of one or more fingers (15) of the hand (14) either at the same time or in an alternate way and according to a plane both horizontal and vertical against a resistance, in which a support element or block (12) for the metacarpus placed onto said plane (11) is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Tiziano Poli
  • Publication number: 20140378278
    Abstract: A wrist exerciser including a housing and a gyroscopic member is disclosed. The housing is structured to include a casing structure, a rail, and one or more channels along a direction of the casing structure, in which the channels penetrate through the casing structure forming an empty space to buffer a force caused by an impact to the housing. The gyroscopic member is moveably disposed at the rail and includes a ring being inside the housing and slidably disposed at the rail; and a rotor being inside the housing and comprising a ball and a shaft, the shaft penetrating the ball, with its two opposite ends connected to the ring for the shaft to rotate relatively to the ring. The housing is structured to absorb an impact force to protect the structure and functionality of the wrist exerciser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Pei-Sung Chuang
  • Patent number: 8894555
    Abstract: In general, various embodiments of hand-held exercise devices that can be used to perform different types of exercises that focus on different muscular groups of the body are disclosed. Specifically, the hand-held exercise devices disclosed herein can be used to perform arm exercises as well as abdominal and core muscle exercises. The hand-held exercise devices can include a first handle and a second handle, which rotate about a central axis relative to one another. The hand-held exercise devices can also include a wheel, which may also rotate about the central axis. Resistance can be applied to the relative rotation of the handles and, optionally, to the rotation of the wheel. The resistance can be selectively varied by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew D. Colledge, Michael L. Olson
  • Patent number: 8870719
    Abstract: A new weighted ball exercise device is disclosed. The ball has handles connected to covers located on opposite sides of the ball. The handles rotate 360 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. The handles alleviate stress on the user's wrists and provide a firm grip. The ball has an internal weight storage compartment or weight drawer that may be opened to permit adding or removing weights of various sizes and weights. The compartment can be axially located between the covers, and be locked and unlocked by action of spring-loaded button mechanism. In another embodiment, the ball has opposing rotatable covers with handles and grips. Weights are removably insertable into one or more recessed compartments located about the ball's outer surface, and may be radially spaced apart. A kettle bell handle attachment can be inserted into the outer surface to permit conversion of the ball to a kettle ball device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Inventors: Carl W. Johnson, Lawrence C. Kiliszewski
  • Publication number: 20140221164
    Abstract: An exercise device includes a central case with a first end and a second end, the first and second end having an outer threaded portion, a friction case clutch configured as a cylinder with a first threaded end and a second open end, and a set of handles. The first threaded end of the friction case clutch attaches to each inner threaded portion of the central case. The handles attach to the friction balls positioned in the friction case clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: Siniora Group International Inc.
    Inventor: Ghayath Siniora
  • Patent number: 8790225
    Abstract: A hand therapy system including a post having an upper end and a lower end, a support base secured to the lower end of the post for supporting the post atop a surface, and a hand exercise housing mounted on the post for moving between the upper and lower ends of the post. The hand exercise housing includes a plurality of first hand tool openings provided on a first side of the hand exercise housing, a plurality of second hand tool openings provided on a second side of the hand exercise housing, a progressive resistance system in communication with each of the first and second hand tool openings, and a plurality of resistance level adjustment elements coupled with the progressive resistance system. Each of the resistance level adjustment elements is associated with one of the first and second hand tool openings for selectively adjusting the resistance level of each of the first and second hand tool openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventors: Zaida R. Mayes, Alan A. Valentine, Thomas G. Valentine
  • Patent number: 8777821
    Abstract: An exercise device for exercising hand, wrist, arm, and upper body muscles having adjustable force resistance and a force setting indicator. The exercise device includes a housing, a first handle connected to one end of the housing, a second handle connected to the opposite end of the housing, an inner spring disposed inside the housing, and an outer spring disposed inside the housing. The outer spring is connected to the inner spring and encases the inner spring. An adjuster knob disposed on the second handle and coupled to the inner spring and configured to adjust a tension of the inner spring and compression of the outer spring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Inventors: Paul F Lando, Kent D Russell, Donald C Early
  • Patent number: 8747286
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus is provided for strengthening the wrists, forearms and chest of a user through manipulation of a compact easy to use assembly. The apparatus includes a first handle and a shaft extending from the first handle. A protrusion extends from the shaft and is positioned proximate a distal end of the shaft relative to the first handle. A second handle has a cylindrical inner wall forming a chamber extending into the second handle from an opening in a first end of the second handle. The chamber is shaped to receive the shaft. A biasing member is positioned between the first handle and the second handle. The biasing member is compressed when the shaft is inserted into the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Mark H. Simon
  • Publication number: 20140155226
    Abstract: A low noise wrist strength training ball includes a case, a sleeve ring, a rotary body and a magnetic element. The sleeve ring is slidably disposed inside the case and is adapted for sliding relative to the case. The rotary body includes two protruding shafts opposite to each other. The two protruding shafts are pivotally connected to the sleeve ring and are adapted for rotating relative to the sleeve ring. The magnetic element is disposed in the sleeve ring and corresponds to one of the two protruding shafts. The magnetic element is adapted for magnetically attracting the one of the protruding shafts to press against the sleeve ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: NANO-SECOND TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Pei-Sung CHUANG
  • Publication number: 20140038784
    Abstract: A wrist exercise device includes a housing having circular portions, a grip handle extending across an inner area of each circular portion of the housing, with both ends of each grip handle being rotatably engaged in a circular direction with the circular portion of the housing, and a spring positioned within each circular portion of the housing. The elastic force of the spring between the grip handle and the housing is increased when the grip handle rotates in any direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Dane Wallisch
  • Patent number: 8636625
    Abstract: A new weighted exercise ball is disclosed in the present invention. The ball has handles on each side of the ball which rotate 360 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise. The handles alleviate stress on the wrists and provide a firm grip. The ball has inner compartments that slide outward and allows for the entry of weights of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventor: Carl Wayne Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130331233
    Abstract: A flexible ring is disclosed comprising one or more coiled springs and/or polymeric ring(s). In some embodiments, the coiled spring envelopes one or more inner coiled springs. In other embodiments, one or more handles circumscribe a portion of the outer coiled spring. Various embodiments of the present invention substitute flexible polymeric members for the coiled spring. In other embodiments, a disc is substituted for the polymeric ring(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Daniel Vaughan WILSON
  • Publication number: 20130331234
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a wrist strengthening device having a first handle, a second handle and a tightening mechanism for increasing the resistance between the first handle, the second handle and the tightening mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventor: Justin Niederman
  • Patent number: 8602951
    Abstract: One example embodiment includes a resistance chamber for use in an exercise system. The resistance chamber includes a first chamber and a second chamber. The second chamber is configured to attach to the first chamber and rotate relative to the first chamber. The resistance chamber also includes a core rod. The core rod resides within the first chamber and the second chamber and is attached to the interior of the second chamber. The resistance chamber further includes a resistance tube, where at least of a portion the resistance tube is configured to be placed between the interior surface of the first chamber and the core rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Inventor: Nicholas Morris
  • Patent number: 8460222
    Abstract: Rotation mechanism for a forearm which includes a moving stay (2) which supports a wrist, which includes at least one guide track in the form of an arc of a circle, a fixed stay (4) which supports the rear end of a forearm, rods (12) that are rigid lengthwise which link the moving stay (2) and the fixed stay (4) and which allow the moving stay (2) and fixed stay (4) to rotate around a longitudinal axis (Z), by means of articulated links which can rotate (14), and a strut (6) rigidly linked at one of its ends to the fixed stay (4), and linked at its other end to a roller-bearing, whose rollers are in rolling contact with the guide track of the moving stay (2), and which cause the moving stay (2) to pivot around a longitudinal axis (Z), where the direction of said longitudinal axis (Z) passes through the centre of the arc of the circle of the guide track and through the centre of a circle defined by the ends of rods linked to the fixed stay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Commissariat a l'Energie Atomique
    Inventor: Philippe Garrec
  • Publication number: 20130090215
    Abstract: An exercise device for improving thumb strength in a user of a thumb-driven throttle machine is provided. The exercise device comprises a shaft component, a grip component, and the throttle component, and generally resembles a right side of a handle of a vehicle having a hand throttle mechanism. The exercise device allows a user to exercise a thumb by moving a throttle component from a relaxed position to a position under tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Russell Roberts
  • Patent number: 8394003
    Abstract: A handheld finger manipulating device comprising an elongated plunger assembly that moves longitudinally through a longitudinally aligned bore formed on an outer body. The elongated member is longer than the outer body so that when one end of the plunger body is forced into the outer body, the opposite end of the plunger assembly is extended beyond the opposite end of the outer body. At least one magnet and two magnetic attractive substrates are located between the plunger assembly and the outer body that enables the plunger assembly to move to two preset locations within the outer body. During use, the user holds the device in his or her palm and presses against one end of the plunger assembly to forcibly move it through the outer body. As the plunger assembly moves through the outer body, the magnet and the substrates interact to create a slow and then sudden acceleration of the plunger assembly. In other embodiments, enhanced sound and light producing elements are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Inventor: David M. Weinstock
  • Patent number: 8369763
    Abstract: A pressure roller forms a nip for contacting a heating member to pinch and convey a heat recording material. The roller includes a core metal and an elastic layer containing filler. The elastic layer containing the filler includes thermal conductive filler with a length of not less than 0.05 mm and not more than 1 mm with a thermal conductivity ?f in the longitudinal direction in a range of ?f?500 W/(m·k), being dispersed in not less than 5 vol % and not more than 40 vol %. The elastic layer containing the filler has a thermal conductivity ?y in the longitudinal direction perpendicular to a recording material conveyance direction, of ?y?2.5 W/(m·k) and an ASKER-C hardness of the filler is not more than 60 degrees. A solid rubber elastic layer with a thermal conductivity ? in a thickness direction of not less than 0.16 W/(m·k) and not more than 0.40 W/(m·k) is included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hiroyuki Sakakibara, Norio Hashimoto, Hiroaki Sakai, Atsushi Iwasaki, Yuko Sekihara, Kazuo Kishino, Masaaki Takahashi, Katsuhisa Matsunaka
  • Patent number: 8231508
    Abstract: A novel exercise device that permits opposing movement of two distinct substantially equal length end portions around a single axis is provided. Such a device permits a user to exercise the muscles in his or her wrists and forearms through rotational movement in opposing directions simultaneously. The novel device includes a tightening means to adjust the resistance of the two end portions in order to accord the user different levels of tension for selected levels of muscle workout. As such, the inventive device, being of a very small construction is easy to store and transport, further permitting the user the capability of undertaking such an exercise regimen in any selected location. A method of utilizing such a unique, small-construction exercise device is encompassed within this invention also.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Roger Rousseau
  • Patent number: 8118714
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-eye coordination training apparatus designed for all sports enthusiasts and martial artists seeking hand speed timing and accuracy. The apparatus offers unpredictable vertical and horizontal target movement, as well as instant adjustability to change the tension and height of the target. This allows the target to travel at varied heights, speeds and distances. The apparatus is effective in isolating the skill of hand eye coordination because it provides minimal resistance. The apparatus is completely portable and can be assembled in any environment in a matter of seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Gerard Ramsay-Matthews
  • Patent number: 8083649
    Abstract: A wrist exerciser that uses nested semi spheres to work the wrists. It has an outer bowl-shaped housing that can be mounted to a wall, or can he held by the user using a special glove. A second bowl-shaped device called the pendulum has a handle in the center and fits within the housing. A third member called a pressure bowl is fitted into the outer housing. The pressure bowl has an open bottom to let pendulum handle pass through the bottom of the pressure bowl. The user tightens the pressure bowl down to increase the tightness of the pendulum within the outer housing. A user can mount the device on a wall or grip the bottom of the outer bowl. Then, the user holds the handle on the pendulum and rotates the pendulum around the outer housing, back and forth in any desired direction to work the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony C. Cordova
  • Patent number: 8070702
    Abstract: A hand splint includes: a forearm component; a strut mounted on the forearm component; and a hand component mounted on the strut such that a spacing extends between the hand component and the forearm component, whereby the strut spans a wrist when the hand splint is worn. The hand component is configured to receive the volar surface of digits 2 through 5, the thumb, and the palm. The hand component includes a malleable section and may include a resilient section for generating a continuous restoring force in response to bending. Multiple hand pieces can be used with the same palm support platform and forearm component for progressive treatment of hand. An initial hand piece having a malleable section and a rigid bar-like portion; a second hand piece having only a malleable section; and a hand piece having both a malleable section and resilient section may be progressive used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Saebo, Inc.
    Inventors: John F. Farrell, Henry Hoffman
  • Patent number: 8062184
    Abstract: A press bar for supporting a weight during a weightlifting exercise includes a body that has a first end, a second end, and a body-axis that passes through the first and second ends, wherein the body-axis is substantially horizontal when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. In addition to the body, the press bar includes a handle connected to the body. The handle includes a grip positioned relative to the body-axis. The grip has a longitudinal axis lying in a plane that is vertical when the press bar lies on a substantially horizontal surface. The position of the grip relative to the body-axis is such that the body-axis does not intersect the grip, but does intersect the plane at an angle between 45° and 135°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Brandenburg
  • Publication number: 20110256986
    Abstract: An improved wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus which consists of an elongated hollow cylindrical handle for grasping in both hands and turning in a forward or in a reverse direction. A long elastic flexible tube which is attached to the opposite ends of the handle. The user then places the free end of the tube under his or her feet. Rotation of the handle to raise and then lower the tube requires an effort, therefore strengthening the wrist and forearm. The wrist and forearm exerciser apparatus can also be used to perform other functions such as to strengthen other body parts such as the upper arms, shoulders, back and chest. The user of the apparatus can vary the degree of effort necessary to perform the desired exercise by how many times the user wraps the tube around the handle prior to performing the exercise.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventor: Marybeth Forzato
  • Patent number: 8002673
    Abstract: An exercise device for strengthening the hands, wrists and forearms includes a main body providing a hand grip and an arm member linked to one end of the main body by a ball joint assembly to allow pivoting movement of the hand grip relative to the arm member. A selectively adjustable drag assembly imparts a variable controlled force of resistance to the rotational movement of the hand grip about a central longitudinal axis. The exterior of the main body is formed of a resilient rubber material, such as a spongy foam rubber, and is textured to include segmented ribs to simulate a hand grenade shell. A flexible strap with a releasable fastening mechanism attaches between a distal end of the arm member and the user's wrist to effectively anchor the arm member to the user. While grasping the main body, the user turns his/her hand forwards and backwards in a rotating motion against the resistance of the drag assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: Perfect Pecs, LLC
    Inventor: Jesse McVan
  • Patent number: 7896777
    Abstract: A multi-dimensional training device for training arm and wrist and capable of changing weight includes a connection member, a first turning member connected to the connection member, a first handle pivoted on the first turning member, a second turning member pivoted on the connection member, and a second handle pivoted on the second turning member. The second turning member may be disassembled to mount weight member on the connection member or take the weight member off from the connection member. User may hold the first and second handles to turn or move the training device of the present invention for training more muscles and joints.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignee: B. Green Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsun Huang, Chi-Xiang Shi
  • Patent number: 7837599
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus to enable a user to perform upper extremity exercises. The apparatus includes an arm with one end connected to a base to securely support the arm while locating the other end adjacent to the user, proximate the user's upper extremities. The arm is formed with a plurality of joints at or between its ends, each joint having one or more rotational degrees of freedom while providing resistance to rotational movement in the one or more degrees of freedom, such that the free end of the arm can be moved in three dimensional space, and such that the arm is self-supporting. A manipulandum assembly including a plurality of manipulanda is attached to the free end of the arm, each manipulandum being positioned within hand grasping range of the user, and each manipulandum being or representing an object encountered in an upper extremity activity of the user's daily life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Rehabtronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jan Kowalczewski, Arthur Prochazka
  • Patent number: 7771322
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a leg exercise arm assembly pivotally attached to a frame or user support assembly. A user can perform leg extension exercises and/or leg curl exercises with the leg exercise arm assembly. The exercise apparatus also includes a wrist roller assembly that is also pivotally attached to the user support assembly, frame, or leg exercise arm assembly. The wrist roller assembly can be locked into a first position that allows the user to perform leg extension and leg curl exercises without interference from the wrist roller assembly and a second position that allows a user to perform wrist rolling exercises. A flexible line interconnects the leg exercise arm assembly with the wrist roller assembly as well as connecting the leg exercise arm assembly and the wrist roller assembly directly or indirectly with a resistance element. The flexible line maintains a substantially constant tension whether the wrist roller assembly is locked into a first position or into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Roger Batca
  • Patent number: 7771323
    Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a leg exercise arm assembly pivotally attached to a frame or user support assembly. A user can perform leg extension exercises and leg curl exercises with the leg exercise arm assembly. The exercise apparatus also includes a wrist roller assembly that is also pivotally attached to the user support assembly, frame, or leg exercise arm assembly. The wrist roller assembly can be locked into at least one storage position that allows a user to perform leg extension and leg curl exercises without interference from the wrist roller assembly and locked into at least one use position that allows a user to perform wrist rolling exercises. The wrist roller assembly includes a flexible line that can be connected to a high station free flexible line end, a mid section free flexible line end, or a low section free flexible line end based on the ratio of resistance desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Inventor: Roger Batca
  • Publication number: 20100075811
    Abstract: A multi-dimensional training device for training arm and wrist and capable of changing weight includes a connection member, a first turning member connected to the connection member, a first handle pivoted on the first turning member, a second turning member pivoted on the connection member, and a second handle pivoted on the second turning member. The second turning member may be disassembled to mount weight member on the connection member or take the weight member off from the connection member. User may hold the first and second handles to turn or move the training device of the present invention for training more muscles and joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: B.GREEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-Hsun HUANG, Chi-Xiang SHI
  • Publication number: 20090192022
    Abstract: The present embodiments relate to an exercise device that can provide for a novel and versatile method of exercising. The exercise apparatus can be provided with a base, a connector, and a bar for spooling the connector on the bar. The exercise apparatus can be used for both stretching and strength training exercises.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: J & M Medical Sales, LLC
    Inventor: Matthew Kulka
  • Patent number: 7462133
    Abstract: A forearm and wrist exercise device includes a base frame, a handle rod, a driver wheel, a driven yoke, a driven wheel and an adjustable tensioner. The base frame is attached to a stationary object, such as a wall. The handle rod extends from the driver wheel and the handle rod is pivotally retained by the base frame. The driven wheel is forced against the driver wheel. A second embodiment of the forearm and wrist exercise device includes a base frame, a handle rod, a driver wheel, a tension belt and an adjustable tensioner. A third embodiment of the forearm and wrist exercise device includes a base frame, a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic flow valve and a pair of extension shafts. A fourth embodiment of the forearm and wrist exercise device includes a base frame, a handle rod, a driver gear, a driven gear, a flywheel and an electromagnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Inventors: Richard L. Herman, Gordon H. Smith