Amount Of Resistance Patents (Class 482/5)
  • Patent number: 12268919
    Abstract: Modular electronic exercise equipment includes a first resistive exercise machine having a housing, a resistive motor in the housing and connected to the tension cable for applying a first resistance on a first tension cable, a user interface, and a pairing interface for pairing with a second resistive exercise machine having a housing, and a resistive motor for applying a second resistance on a second tension cable. The equipment includes a controller for enabling, in a first mode of operation, manipulation of the user interface to alter the resistance applied to the first tension cable, and for enabling in a second mode of operation where the first resistive exercise machine is paired via the pairing interface with the second resistive exercise machine, manipulation of the user interface to alter the first resistance applied to the first tension cable and the second resistance applied to the second tension cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: AMP FIT ISRAEL LTD
    Inventors: Shahar Cohen, Guy Shneorson, Dan Moshe Semo, Oren Erez
  • Patent number: 12246219
    Abstract: An adjustable weight exercise system is provided. A permanent weight assembly and a plurality of interlocking weights are provided. A base comprises an interlocking weight carrier, wherein the interlocking weights are supported on the interlocking weight carrier and an interlocking weight selector, wherein the interlocking weight selector is adapted to cause interlocking weights to be set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly while the permanent weight assembly is not on the base, wherein placement of the permanent weight assembly on the base causes interlocking weights that are set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly to be locked to the permanent weight assembly, and wherein placement of the permanent weight assembly on the base does not cause interlocking weights that are not set to be locked to the permanent weight assembly to be locked to the permanent weight assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2025
    Assignee: Kabata, Inc.
    Inventors: Kareem Aly, Brian P. Lovera, Vladimir Joukov, Michael Chad Makay
  • Patent number: 12179063
    Abstract: Controlling weight during a movement includes receiving a set of parameters comprising a nominal weight. It further includes detecting speed during a concentric phase. It further includes progressively adjusting weight during the concentric phase based on the detected speed and the nominal weight. The weight is progressively adjusted by controlling a resistance mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandt Belson, Aly E. Orady
  • Patent number: 12102876
    Abstract: An exercise machine accessory is disclosed. In one embodiment, a resistance identifier is configured to identify resistance for an exercise machine associated with the exercise machine accessory, wherein the resistance identifier is coupled to the exercise machine. In one embodiment, a motion identifier is configured to identify exercise motion for a user of the exercise machine. In one embodiment, a communications module is configured to communicate with the user of the exercise machine, wherein the communications module is coupled to the resistance identifier and the motion identifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Gabriel Peal, Asim Kadav
  • Patent number: 12097403
    Abstract: An exercise machine comprises a tension generating device, the tension generating device being based on at least one of the following: electronic resistance, pneumatic cylinders, springs, weights, flexing nylon rods, elastics, pneumatics, hydraulics, and friction, a translatable arm mount coupled to the tension generating device; an arm coupled to the translatable arm mount; and a cable coupled to the tension generating device via the arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Valente, Aly E. Orady
  • Patent number: 12053668
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an indoor exercise bicycle capable of implementing an uphill mode and a downhill mode through a simple structure. An indoor exercise bicycle having uphill and downhill mode functions according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a brake unit that controls a pressing force applied to the circumferential surface of one side of a wheel, by means of forward movement of a brake mounting connected to a lead screw rotating through a motor; and a gear unit that is meshed with the brake unit of the lead screw while being spaced apart therefrom by a predetermined distance, and controls speed with respect to the rotational force of the wheel according to the rotation of the lead screw, wherein the brake unit may be operated in an uphill mode, and the gear unit may be operated in the downhill mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventor: Chong Du Cho
  • Patent number: 12042692
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses and methods for rendering haptic environments, such as may be used in rehabilitation. As may be implemented in accordance with one or more embodiments, haptic rehabilitative movement is effected by providing feedback signals characterizing sensed engagement of a user's lower extremity with a crank coupled to a shaft that is driven by a motor, and controlling movement of the crank in response to the feedback signals. Force may be provided by the motor and shaft, by applying control inputs to the motor that cause the motor and crank to render respective haptic environments while engaged with the user's lower extremity, via rotation of the shaft. The haptic environments may include one or both of impedance-based haptic environments and admittance-based haptic environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peter Gabriel Adamczyk, Alexander Raymond Dawson-Elli
  • Patent number: 11998804
    Abstract: Controlling an exercise machine includes receiving a stream of measurements of extension of a component of an exercise machine. It further includes detecting a first phase of a repeated motion. It further includes detecting a transition to a second phase of the repeated motion. A time constraint is applied to the detection of the transition to the second phase of the repeated motion. It further includes controlling a resistance associated with the second phase of the repeated motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Brandt Belson, Egor Ponomarev
  • Patent number: 11996090
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to system and method for Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted activity training. The method includes presenting a plurality of activity categories to a user and receiving a voice-based input from the user. The method uses a Natural Language Processing (NLP) model to process the received voice-based input to extract the selection of at least one activity and at least one activity attribute. Contemporaneous to receiving voice-based input, the method presents a multimedia content in conformance with one activity and one activity attribute. In response to initiation of the multimedia content, the method further detects initiation of a user activity performance. The method captures a video of the user activity and process the video using an AI model to extract a set of user performance parameters. Further, a feedback may be generated based on differential between the set of user performance parameters and a target set of performance parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Inventor: Rajiv Trehan
  • Patent number: 11969616
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a strength training equipment. The strength training equipment includes a speed changing device, which includes a driving motor and a speed changer, wherein the speed changer outputs the output of the driving motor after speed reduction; a differential mechanism, which is provided with a first output shaft and a second output shaft and can convert the output after speed changing by the speed changer into asymmetric force to be output from the first output shaft and the second output shaft; and a take-up device, which includes two take-up boxes which are connected with the first output shaft and the second output shaft respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Huizhou Xing Wei Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hongjun Liu, Zhaohui Wang
  • Patent number: 11826599
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide an exercise system that facilitates a varying load. During operation, the system produces a load-control pattern using a control module, and varies a load using a load-varying mechanism based on the load-control pattern, thereby facilitating varying-load during exercise for effective muscle stimulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Genadijus Sokolovas, David W. Wilhide, Birute Sokolovas
  • Patent number: 11826611
    Abstract: A device for an exercise apparatus includes a linear adjustment system and a sensor coupled to the linear adjustment system. The exercise apparatus includes a loading interface and a frame coupled to the loading interface for performing an exercise. The linear adjustment system fixes the loading interface of the exercise apparatus at any one of a plurality of functional positions in a functional range of the loading interface. The sensor measures the force exerted on the linear adjustment system. A correlating mechanism is used to correlate the force exerted on the linear adjustment system with the force exerted on the loading interface. The device allows exercisers to exert high or maximum loads in any one of a plurality of positions throughout their entire range of motion without first passing through a weak range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Jaquish Biomedical Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Edward Jaquish, John Paul Jaquish, Henry David Alkire
  • Patent number: 11794055
    Abstract: An electromagnetically controlled wheel resistance adjusting device includes a motor, a magnetic tile, a potentiometer, a circuit board, a socket, a connecting rod and an output gear. The socket, the motor and the potentiometer are electrically connected to the circuit board, respectively. An external controller may, through the socket and the circuit board, provide power to the motor and control operation of the motor. The external controller may, through the socket and the circuit board, provide power for the potentiometer and receive an output voltage sent by the potentiometer. The motor drives the magnetic tile to move through the output gear and the connecting rod. The output voltage of the potentiometer varies with the rotation angle of the output gear. The external controller may drive the magnetic tile to rotate through the motor, and determine the moving angle of the magnetic tile through the output voltage of the potentiometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: NINGBO DAOKANG INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Wei Qiao
  • Patent number: 11794053
    Abstract: A system and method for an exercise apparatus that is an isometric full body exercise system whereby the isometric full body exercise system flooring has a sand pit section, variable resistance handles that extend outward from an apparatus at a center of the sand pit section for a user to move in a circular motion, and a video display screen that provides content related to an exercise regimen for the user to perform on the variable resistance handles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Stephen H. Woodyard, III
  • Patent number: 11701548
    Abstract: A system for physical rehabilitation comprises a clinician interface including a patient profile display presenting data regarding performance of a regimen for a body part. A patient interface presents instructions and status information regarding the performance of the regimen. The patient interface further presents a questionnaire soliciting responses to questions pertaining to current and past physical conditions of the patient. Selected responses to the questions cause the system to take actions, including preventing operation of a treatment apparatus by the patient, and/or transmitting an alert message to a clinician. The alert message may be transmitted within the clinician interface and/or as a real-time message outside of the clinician interface. A questionnaire is presented to the patient in response to occurrence of a triggering event pertaining to the patient's use of the treatment apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Rom Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Posnack, Peter Arn, S. Adam Hacking, Micheal Mueller, Joseph Guaneri, Jonathan Greene
  • Patent number: 11633647
    Abstract: The present invention relates to selectively adjustable speed and incline levels for treadmills. An example treadmill includes a platform around which a belt rotates, a drive motor for controlling a speed of rotation of the belt, a linear motor for controlling an incline of the platform, a human machine interface configured to receive from a user a first selection regarding at least one of the speed of rotation of the belt and the incline of the platform, at least one manual lever configured to receive from the user a second selection to respectively refine the first selection, and at least one controller that selectively changes the speed of rotation of the belt or the incline of the platform based on the first selection received by the human machine interface, and selectively and respectively refines the first selection based on the second selection received by the at least one manual lever.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Fedriga
  • Patent number: 11610663
    Abstract: An application user is granted access to one or more applications that provide the user with information and assistance. Altitude and/or motion data is collected from one or more devices associated with the user, and the device altitude and/or motion data is utilized to identify physical activities being performed by the user. The device altitude and/or motion data is further analyzed to determine physical activity count data, physical activity speed, velocity, and/or acceleration data, and physical activity length data. The physical activity data is then analyzed to identify and monitor changes or anomalies in the physical and/or psychological state of the user using average physical activity data. Upon identification of changes or anomalies in the user's physical and/or psychological state, one or more actions are taken to assist the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Mahana Therapeutics, inc.
    Inventor: Simon Levy
  • Patent number: 11556142
    Abstract: A warm-up evaluation device includes: a temperature data acquisition unit that acquires temperature data before warm-up operation when a machine performs the warm-up operation; a parameter value acquisition unit that acquires parameter values set in a program for performing the warm-up operation; an evaluation data acquisition unit that acquires evaluation data for evaluating a result of the warm-up operation; a learning unit that learns a machine learning model which receives the temperature data and the parameter values as an input and outputs the evaluation data on the basis of a plurality of warm-up operations performed by the same or the same types of machines; and an evaluation unit that inputs candidates for the parameter values to the machine learning model together with the temperature data and outputs the evaluation data when the same or the same types of machines perform a new warm-up operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Shinichi Ozeki
  • Patent number: 11395935
    Abstract: An adjustable resistance system for use with an indoor cycle comprising a magnetic resistance assembly, a friction brake assembly, and a resistance adjustment assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Inventors: Ronald S. Gibson, John C. Cook, John R. Baudhuin
  • Patent number: 11341865
    Abstract: A system and method may provide video content for training a user in an athletic motion or action. For example, video content may be provided with diminishing visibility to allow the user to visualize and imagine the action presented in the video content. In another example, a portion of a video content may be faded out, not displayed, or obscured to allow for visualization and imagination of the portion. In another example, video content may be presented in an manner that retains a user's interest despite repeated viewings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: Visyn Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Thielen, Andrew John Blaylock
  • Patent number: 11336770
    Abstract: The methods, apparatuses, and systems described herein are designed to analyze comments provided by a coach relating to an agent's interaction with a customer. The methods include receiving a coaching comment regarding an agent's interaction with a customer, applying at least one scoring algorithm to the comment, and outputting a score of the scoring algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: MATTERSIGHT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher Danson, Douglas Brown, Rachel Jean Stark, Brittney Lynn McIngvale, Brendan Joyce
  • Patent number: 11311251
    Abstract: An exercise support apparatus is capable of supporting exercise taken by a patient during blood purification treatment and includes an estimation generating device that generates an estimation representing a circulating-blood-volume rate of change regarding a circulating blood volume that is estimated to be observed after the exercise is started, the estimation being generated after the blood purification treatment is started and from a continuous measurement of the circulating-blood-volume rate of change as regarding changes in circulating blood volume that is conducted before the exercise is started; a calculating device that calculates a difference between a measured value of the circulating-blood-volume rate of change that is acquired after the exercise during the blood purification treatment is started and a value of the estimation generated by the estimation generating device; and a first monitoring device that monitors whether the difference or ratio calculated by the first calculating device is over a
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Nikkiso Company Limited
    Inventors: Hitoshi Goto, Kunihiko Akita, Nobuhiko Aida
  • Patent number: 11285351
    Abstract: An information related to the position of an actuator coupled to a cable which is coupled to a motor is received. A filter is used to provide an input to a motor controller coupled to the motor, to adjust torque on the motor such that a strength curve is implemented relative to the position of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aly E. Orady, Bret G. Stott
  • Patent number: 11266121
    Abstract: A self-exercise device that provides resistance to tugging, and is operable to intermittently change the resistance so as to mimic an actual tug-of-war game. The device includes ball gallery and ratchet structures that cooperate to provide additional intermittent resistance to provide action to the device that mimics an actual tug-of-war experience wherein the opposing resistance is randomly changing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventor: Davante Amir Rowe
  • Patent number: 11260269
    Abstract: An apparatus for an exercise task includes a pneumatic arrangement, which includes a pressure source, a pneumatic controller, pneumatic transfer channels, and at least one pneumatic resistor element, which includes a pneumatic cylinder with its piston. The apparatus additionally includes a mechanical lever arm structure or another mechanical connecting structure, which is for a user's limb contact and which is at a second end connected to the pneumatic resistor element. The apparatus additionally includes a sensor structure, a calculation arrangement and a display. The sensor structure is arranged to measure at least one measurement quantity of the exercise task and, based on the measurement, the calculation arrangement is arranged to form information on the display of the apparatus, regarding the power and/or force and/or range of motion of the exercise task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Ab Hur Oy
    Inventors: Tommy Granlund, Ville Juuti, Mats Manderbacka, Taneli Peltoniemi
  • Patent number: 11253749
    Abstract: An ideal target weight training recommendation method ascertains a user's ideal target weight with a user-data algorithm that is operable to approximate an available weight value for a user to utilize for a given target weight training recommendation in addition to generating a rate in which a user's muscle fatigues. To do so, the user generates initial completed repetitions until the muscles fatigue. A baseline strength value is calculated with the initial completed repetitions and a baseline strength coefficient. A baseline strength value is created and used in calculating ideal target weight values. A y-intercept approximate functions involving user-selected desired target repetition values. The user manipulates a resistance structure associated with the ideal target weight values and said values are rounded to the nearest whole number. The user-selected desired target repetition values generate a second completed repetition values for subsequent sets for adjustment of a strength curve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: RELIANCE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
    Inventor: James Thurston Lynch
  • Patent number: 11235190
    Abstract: An information related to the position of an actuator coupled to a cable which is coupled to a motor is received. A filter is used to provide an input to a motor controller coupled to the motor, to adjust torque on the motor such that a strength curve is implemented relative to the position of the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aly E. Orady, Bret G. Stott
  • Patent number: 11224781
    Abstract: A lighting system for a treadmill comprising front power disks positioned at each end of a front axle, rear power disks positioned at each end of a rear axle, a spring-loaded carbon brush associated with a respective power disk, each spring-loaded carbon brush attached to a fixed part of the treadmill and in physical contact with the respective power disk, each spring-loaded carbon brush electrified by a primary power source and in turn electrifying the respective power disk, and a first conductor connected to at least one slat of the multiple slats and a second conductor connected to the at least one slat, the first conductor and second conductor in electrical communication with a light on the at least one slat and in contact with one of the front power disks or the rear power disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: The Giovanni Project LLC
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Patent number: 11191693
    Abstract: A method for exercising a joint and a limb including the following: preventing movement of an exercise device actuation member in a first direction unless pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than a predetermined first target pressure; permitting movement of the actuation member in the first direction at a first predetermined speed when pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than the predetermined first target pressure; preventing movement of the actuation member in a second direction unless pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than a predetermined second target pressure; and permitting movement of the actuation member in the second direction at a second predetermined speed when pressure exerted by the limb against the actuation member is equal to or greater than the predetermined second target pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventor: Paul Ewing
  • Patent number: 11179618
    Abstract: A method for controlling a fitness machine by a user, where the method includes storing intensity ratings within a memory device, and the intensity ratings correspond to an intensity for the user operating the fitness machine. The method includes displaying initial operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, where the intensity for the user varies for each of the initial operating levels. The method includes determining and displaying the intensity rating associated with each of the initial operating levels, receiving a selection from the initial operating levels and automatically controlling the fitness machine to operate according thereto, displaying, after receiving the selection among the initial operating levels, new operating levels selectable to control the fitness machine, and determining and displaying the intensity ratings associated with each of the new operating levels. At least one of the new operating levels and one of the initial operating levels are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventors: Christina M. Moritz, Mercedes R. Masias, Cory H. Lazar
  • Patent number: 11141625
    Abstract: A steering assembly for a mounted bicycle is disclosed herein. The steering assembly includes a support base and at least one omnidirectional roller assembly extending from a bottom surface thereof. The at least one omnidirectional roller assembly is operatively disposed in direct contact with a ground surface and is structured to facilitate movement of the support base along the ground surface in a plurality of different arcuate and linear paths to accommodate varying trail measurements of a bicycle. The varying trail measurements of the bicycle are defined by varying angles of the bicycle relative to the ground surface during operative use of the steering assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Daniel J. McAllister
  • Patent number: 11094410
    Abstract: Example embodiments may relate to a system, method, apparatus, and computer readable media configured for monitoring a user performing an exercise and generating a avatar of the user and a virtual shadow, wherein the virtual shadow illustrates proper form of the exercise. The example embodiments may further be configured for determining an amount of overlap between the virtual avatar and the virtual shadow, and generating a feedback score based on the amount of overlap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Teresa Aragones, Byron G. Merritt, Christina S. Self, Willoughby H. Walling, Xavier Jacob, Geoff Northcott, Robert Thomsen
  • Patent number: 11065494
    Abstract: An exercising device includes a main frame, a seat, a backrest, a swing unit, a magnetically controlled damper, and an electronic control panel. The swing unit is swingably mounted on the upright of the main frame. The swing unit includes two handlebars extending from the upright to the seat respectively. The magnetically controlled damper is pivotally mounted between the swing unit and the main frame. The electronic control panel is electrically connected with the magnetically controlled damper. When the two handlebars are moved by the user, the magnetically controlled damper provides a damping force to retard movement of the two handlebars. The electronic control panel controls and regulates the resistance of the magnetically controlled damper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: High Spot Health Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yen-Chi Chuang
  • Patent number: 11058912
    Abstract: An adaptive device utilizing neuroplasticity for a rehabilitation of stroke victims. The adaptive device includes a base platform, an elongated superstructure, a first axle, at least one interchangeable handle, and a torsional-resistance mechanism. The base platform and elongated superstructure suspend the first axle in an elevated position, wherein the interchangeable handle may freely rotate coaxial to the first axle. The torsional-resistance mechanism is operatively coupled to the first axle, providing a variable resistance to the rotation of the interchangeable handle. Thus, the interchangeable handle is configured to support a repetitive pronation-supination exercise to aid in rehabilitation and physical therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Inventor: Brooke Dunefsky
  • Patent number: 11001237
    Abstract: To provide a brake device and an electric brake system that appropriately brakes a rotary body of a human powered vehicle in various situations, a brake device is applicable to a human powered vehicle and includes an electric actuator operated by electric power from a power supply, a braking portion driven by the electric actuator to brake a rotary body of the human powered vehicle, and a power storage provided separately from the power supply to supply electric power to the electric actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: SHIMANO INC.
    Inventors: Toshihiko Takahashi, Hitoshi Takayama
  • Patent number: 10967219
    Abstract: An exercise device is disclosed which is safe to use, resists muscle adaptation, incorporates multiple methods of resistance, can quickly and easily switch between exercise modes to provide the user with the most optimal exercise routine and the least amount of hassle, and can otherwise remove the limitations of prior art machines. The exercise device can be utilized by the user to perform rowing exercises targeting cardiovascular training, high intensity training, strength training, muscle-building training and core building. Moreover, the exercise device is easy to use, will have multiple methods of operation, can quickly and easily switch between these methods of operation, and will not limit the user in the types of exercises to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventors: Ernie Reinhardt, Sydney Reinhardt
  • Patent number: 10926128
    Abstract: Provided is an exercise guide system. The exercise guide system guides a user in an exercise on a treadmill, of which the speed is controllable according to the user's free will. The exercise guide system includes an input unit configured to receive at least one target exercise speed, a detection unit configured to detect an actual exercise speed of the user on the treadmill. The exercise guide system further includes an exercise guide unit configured to provide information related to the actual exercise speed and the target exercise speed so that the user personally adjusts an exercise speed on the treadmill.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: DRAX Inc.
    Inventors: Seon Kyung Yoo, Jae Sang Park
  • Patent number: 10881890
    Abstract: An exercise machine is disclosed. The exercise machine comprises a pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a torque controller coupled to the pancake motor. The exercise machine comprises a high resolution encoder coupled to the pancake motor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Tonal Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Aly E. Orady, Michael Valente
  • Patent number: 10850161
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling a tension in an exercise apparatus are provided. The system includes an input/output (I/O) subsystem for permitting a user to enter at least one resistance value and for displaying a resistance exerted by the exercise apparatus; a controller configured to control the tension of the exercise apparatus based on the at least one resistance value entered by the user adjusting a position of a holder and moving a plurality of guides for selective attachment of tension members to catches on the exercise apparatus; and a power source connected to the controller and the I/O subsystem and configured to power the controller and the I/O subsystem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Flow-Motion Research and Development LTD
    Inventors: Arie Shavit, Zvi Shavit, Efraim Avraham, Alon Shavit, Michael Ganor, Idit Perl Shavit
  • Patent number: 10828534
    Abstract: A method of adaptive control of a treadmill, the treadmill includes a base extending along a longitudinal axis, the base includes a first rotatable element and a second rotatable element adapted to rotate about respective rotation axes transversal to the longitudinal axis of the base. A physical exercise area operatively connects to the first and second rotatable elements. A motor is operatively associated with the first and/or second rotatable element. The motor is configured for rotating the first and the second rotatable and dragging in rotation the physical exercise surface. The method includes: determining by a data processing unit of the treadmill, a first electrical parameter of the treadmill representative of the interaction between a user and the physical exercise surface of the treadmill. The data processing unit controls the motor based on the first electrical parameter detected by the data processing unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: TECHNOGYM S.p.A.
    Inventors: Daniele Cei, Alessandro Del Monaco, Claudio Serra
  • Patent number: 10792529
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fitness equipment including a fitness equipment terminal and a data terminal. The fitness equipment terminal includes a movable member and a damping device for controlling the damping intensity of the movable member, and also includes a travel tracking module for feeding back motion data of the damping device and a control module for controlling the damping device. The damping device includes an electromagnetic induction assembly. A fitness system is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Inventor: Guangze XIANG
  • Patent number: 10758775
    Abstract: A system for a treadmill including a tread that rotates around a front axle and a rear axle and side rails on opposing sides of the tread, comprises a brake configured to slow rotation of at least one of the front axle or the rear axle, a controller, and a first presence sensor in communication with the controller, the first presence sensor positioned on a side rail and configured to detect the user on the side rail. The brake is not engaged during operation of the treadmill when the tread is moving and the first presence sensor does not detect the user on the side rail. The controller is configured to, in response to the first presence sensor subsequently detecting the user on the side rail, engage the brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The Giovanni Project LLC
    Inventor: Giovanni Raoul Fima
  • Patent number: 10688345
    Abstract: An ideal target weight training recommendation system and method ascertains a user's ideal target weight with a user-data algorithm that computes a strength coefficient based on weight repetitions. The user generates initial completed repetitions until the muscles fatigue. A baseline strength value is calculated with the initial completed repetitions and a baseline strength coefficient. A resistance value of the free weights divided by the baseline strength coefficient, produces the baseline strength value. The baseline strength value is used in calculating ideal target weight values. A user-data defined y-intercept approximate functions. Each y-intercept approximate functions involving user-selected desired target repetition values. The user manipulates a resistance structure associated with the ideal target weight values. The ideal target weight values are rounded to the nearest whole number. The user-selected desired target repetition values generate second completed repetition values for subsequent sets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: RELIANCE CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC
    Inventor: James Thurston Lynch
  • Patent number: 10668982
    Abstract: A method for controlling a motor of a derailleur of a bicycle electronic gearshift during a displacement from an initial position (A) towards a destination position (B) includes the step of feedback controlling the current (I(t)) absorbed by the motor. A controller of an electric motor of a derailleur of a bicycle electronic gearshift is configured to carry out a feedback control of the current (I(t)) absorbed by the motor during a displacement from an initial position (A) towards a destination position (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Federico Miglioranza
  • Patent number: 10661119
    Abstract: A treadmill safety control system, method, and apparatus are described for operating an exercise treadmill by enabling a treadmill motor to start moving the treadmill belt after an initial height of the user on the treadmill belt is measured, and then continually measuring a current height of the user on the treadmill belt for evaluation against the initial height so that a first treadmill motor control signal is generated to stop the treadmill motor from moving the treadmill belt when the current height is lower than the initial height by a minimum height threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Inventor: James P. Bradley
  • Patent number: 10603535
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for measuring force applied to a machine, where an exercise machine comprises a frame; a motor assembly; a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is attached to the motor assembly; a force transducer. The force transducer is attached to the mounting plate and the frame and is the only point of contact between the frame and the motor assembly. The force transducer is configured to measure force applied to the motor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: ARX FIT, INC.
    Inventors: Mark Alexander, Jay Beaudry
  • Patent number: 10589150
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of monitoring an activity session comprising receiving activity data indicative of at least one activity performed during the activity session, the activity data comprising a plurality of measurements associated to a plurality of parameters monitored during the activity session; a processor comparing at least some of the received measurements associated to at least two of the parameters with at least one set of a plurality of sets of measurements stored on a tangible computer readable medium; and a processor generating a training plan based at least partly on a comparison between the received measurements and the stored measurements. Other aspects of the invention provide an exercise coaching system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Performance Lab Technologies Limited
    Inventor: Jonathan Edward Bell Ackland
  • Patent number: 10576619
    Abstract: Provided is an assisting torque setting apparatus and method, wherein the apparatus is configured to calculate an evaluation value of at least one index based on gait data of a user, set a stable assisting torque based on the evaluation value, set a basic assisting torque corresponding to a gait motion of the user based on the gait data, and set a final assisting torque based on the stable assisting torque and the basic assisting torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Youngbo Shim, Sunghwan Ahn, Seungyong Hyung, Youngjin Park, Keehong Seo, Bokman Lim
  • Patent number: 10569121
    Abstract: A treadmill may include a deck, a first pulley disposed in a first portion of the deck, a second pulley disposed in a second portion of the deck, a tread belt surrounding the first pulley and the second pulley, an upright structure connected to the deck, and a pull cable incorporated into the upright structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott R. Watterson
  • Patent number: 10561881
    Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one resistance element at a motion segment such as a hip or knee. The garment includes at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, resistance to movement of the wearer is adjusted up or down in response to changes in power output by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: TAU Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann