Bicycling Patents (Class 482/57)
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Patent number: 12208307Abstract: An exercise device with advanced bench-cycling exercises for glute, abs and leg toning, for use in both the stomach down and up positions, has: a bottom support and at least one main support stem extending upwardly; a main joint body support frame rotatably connected to the support stem to allow lower support and upper support bars to be tiltable. The upper support bar is sufficient to support at least a portion of a human torso, and is rotatably connected to the main joint; one or two lower support bars adjustable in length, and having a top portion connected to the main joint, upper support bar or the at least one support stem; and a bottom portion extended away from the main joint; two cranks located on the bottom portion of the lower support bar; and a pair of pedals separately connected to their cranks, the cranks being adjustable in length.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 28, 2025Inventor: Joshua R. Wald
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Patent number: 12194338Abstract: A foldable gymnastic machine comprising a supporting structure to rest said gymnastic machine on a resting surface, comprising a front portion, comprising a resistance member, and a rear portion, an exercise device, through which a user performs a gymnastic exercise, coupled to said supporting structure and to said resistance member, capable of resisting during the exercise, said exercise device comprising a second pair of levers for the feet, comprising a first and a second lever, each provided with a first end, coupled to said supporting structure, and a free second end, capable of fitting said user's feet during the exercise, said gymnastic machine being characterized in that said first and second lever of said second pair of levers are capable of passing from an open position, in which the user can perform the exercise, to a closed position, when the gymnastic machine is not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: TECHNOGYM S.P.A.Inventors: Marco Lorusso, Luca Benini, Roberto Gorza
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Patent number: 12186628Abstract: A reformer includes a base having a longitudinal direction, a carriage coupled to the base and moveable relative to the base in the longitudinal direction, and an actuator coupled to the carriage and the base such that the actuator is arranged to exert a force between the carriage and the base. The force moves the carriage relative to the base in the longitudinal direction or resists movement of the carriage relative to the base in the longitudinal direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: OxeFit, Inc.Inventor: Peter Neuhaus
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Patent number: 12178772Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: AlterG, Inc.Inventors: Eric Richard Kuehne, Christopher Loew, Glen R. Mangseth, Kenneth R. Krieg, David P. Grenewetzki, Clifford T. Jue, Trevor L. Donald
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Patent number: 12161909Abstract: An exercising apparatus for exercising at least one limb, having a supporting frame and at least one crank which is arranged on a rotation shaft assigned to the supporting frame, and having at least one limb support which can be fastened to the at least one crank at different radial distances from the rotation shaft. A detector is provided for detecting the radial distance of the at least one limb support from the rotation shaft. The invention further relates to a limb support and to a method for determining the force acting on a limb support of an exercising apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Medica Medizintechnik GmbHInventor: Otto Hoebel
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Patent number: 12102878Abstract: A method is disclosed for using an artificial intelligence engine to perform a control action. The control action is based on measurements from a wearable device. The method includes generating, by the artificial intelligence engine, a machine learning model trained to receive the measurements as input, and outputting, based on the measurements, a control instruction that causes the control action to be performed. The method includes receiving the measurements from the wearable device being worn by a user, determining whether the measurements indicate, during an interval training session, that one or more characteristics of the user are within a desired target zone, and responsive to determining that the measurements indicate the one or more characteristics of the user are not within the desired target zone during the interval training session, performing the control action.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: REHAB2FIT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael Bissonnette, Luis Berga, Steven Mason, Philip Powers, James D. Steidl
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Patent number: 12005303Abstract: An adjustable elliptical trainer is disclosed, which includes a body, a sliding rail, a connecting piece and a movement mechanism. The sliding rail has one end rotatably connected to the body around an axis and an other end detachably connected to the body by the connecting piece along a longitudinal extension direction of the sliding rail. The movement mechanism includes a sliding part matched with the sliding rail, and the sliding part is provided on the sliding rail and is slidable along the sliding rail. The axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal extension direction of the sliding rail, a first connection point is provided at a joint between the connecting piece and the sliding rail, and a second connection point is provided at a joint between the connecting piece and the body, the connecting piece is configured to be movable relative to the sliding rail and/or the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: OMA Fitness Equipment Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kai Bin Xing
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Patent number: 11998801Abstract: Systems and methods are described for verifying physical activities of users. The systems and methods can include tags having tag identifiers, where the tags are affixed to articles of manufacture to be worn or used by the user during physical activity. The tag identifiers can be associated with the articles and can be used by the system and methods for verifying the physical activities of the user via one or more verification procedures.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: The Dandy Horse, Inc.Inventors: Mark Kabbash, Luke Kabbash, Javier Richard Cook
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Patent number: 11969623Abstract: An elliptical trainer with incline adjustment mechanism includes a frame, a link assembly, a pedal assembly and an adjustment mechanism. The frame has a base member and a supporting member. The supporting member defines an inner space. The link assembly has two swinging arms. The pedal unit has two pedal arms. The adjusting mechanism has a shaft, a sleeve member, two coupling members, and two links corresponding to the coupling members. When the sleeve member moves along the shaft, the coupling members and the links are driven by the sleeve member, such that the pedal arms are driven to move relative to the base member. The shaft is disposed in the inner space, preventing the shaft from protruding outward. The coupling members are pivotally connected to the supporting member to evenly distribute the weight of the coupling members and the links.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: REXON INDUSTRIAL CORP., LTD.Inventors: Wen-Tu Li, Ssu-Shun Yang
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Patent number: 11904202Abstract: A system for rehabilitation includes an electronic device comprising a memory device for storing instructions, a network interface card, and a sensor. The system for rehabilitation further includes a processing device operatively coupled to the memory device, the network interface card, and the sensor. The processing device is configured to execute the instructions to determine a plurality of angles, wherein the plurality of angles comprises at least one of the following: angles of extension of a first body part of a user extended away from a second body part of the user at a joint, and angles of bend of the first body part retracting closer toward the second body part. The processing device is further configured to execute the instructions to transmit the plurality of angles to a computing device controlling an electromechanical device, via the network interface card.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Rom Technolgies, Inc.Inventors: S. Adam Hacking, Daniel Lipszyc
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Patent number: 11883712Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a pedal main part on which a user U in a sitting posture places his/her foot, a pedal support part configured to support the pedal main part so that the pedal main part is movable within a predetermined range along a foot-length direction, and a guiding mechanism configured to guide the pedal support part so that the pedal support part moves along a predetermined rotational trajectory in a cyclic manner. According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent each of joints such as a hip joint, a knee joint, and an ankle joint from moving outside the range of movement of the joint. The exercise apparatus may also include a rubber tube that resists the movement of the pedal main part relative to the pedal support part.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Eisuke Aoki
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Patent number: 11865405Abstract: A multi-axis adjustable exercise machine which is pivotable about both a pitch axis and a roll axis with respect to a base for allowing an exerciser to perform a wide range of exercises on a pitched or rolled exercise machine. The multi-axis adjustable exercise machine generally includes an exercise machine which is adjustable with respect to a base. The exercise machine may be pivoted about a roll axis to adjust the roll angle of the exercise machine or may be pivoted about a pitch axis to adjust the pitch angle of the exercise machine. One or more actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine to effectuate the pivoting of the exercise machine about either or both axes with respect to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 11819730Abstract: A seated treadmill has a structure with a front portion and a rear portion. A front roller is rotatably mounted on the front portion of the structure, a rear roller is rotatably mounted on the rear portion of the structure, and a belt circumscribes the front and rear rollers. The front and rear rollers are much closer together than prior art treadmills, typically about 10-30 inches. The treadmill may further include a remote control for controlling operation of the treadmill, and a shutoff switch in the event that too much force is placed upon the treadmill, such as if the user attempts to stand on the treadmill.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2020Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: ONTHEMUV, INC.Inventors: Jean Patrick Netter, David L. Medin
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Patent number: 11752058Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of differential air pressure systems and methods of using and calibration such systems for individuals with impaired mobility. The differential air pressure systems may include an access assist device configured to help a mobility impaired user to stand in a pressure chamber configured to apply a positive pressure on a portion of the user's body in the sealed pressure chamber. The system may also include load sensors configured to measure the user's weight exerted inside and outside the chamber. The system may be calibrated by determining a relationship between the actual weight of the user and the pressure in the chamber, where the actual weight of the user may be measured by more than one load sensor and at least one load sensor is not in the pressure chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2020Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: AlterG, Inc.Inventors: Eric Richard Kuehne, Christopher Loew, Glen R. Mangseth, Kenneth R. Krieg, David P. Grenewetzki, Clifford T. Jue, Trevor L. Donald
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Patent number: 11717718Abstract: An exercise device including a base having a channel formed therein, and a wheel rotatably connected to the base. The exercise device additionally includes a support link having a first end portion slidably connected to the channel and a second end portion pivotally connected to the wheel. The exercise device further comprises a single platform having an upper surface sized to support both feet of a user. The single platform is connected to the support link such that the single platform moves in concert with the support link. A first rotation member is coupled to the single platform and configured to rotate relative to the single platform about a first rotation axis generally perpendicular to the upper surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2021Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Inventors: Sophia Noorzai, Ava Noorzai, Olivia Noorzai, Hana Noorzai, Jennifer Noorzai, Malik Noorzai
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Patent number: 11689079Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a field of door/window hardware accessories, in particular to a door/window pulley, a pulley device, and a door/window. The present disclosure provides the bearing and the anti-deformation metal ring that can be in contact with the track, the anti-deformation metal ring use rigidity itself to effectively avoid generating indentation, and the door/window pulley is also difficult to be pressed to cause deformation. Moreover, the inner part of the injection molded body is filled between the bearing and the anti-deformation metal ring, which not only well transfers pressure bore by the anti-deformation metal ring when load-bearing to the bearing, but also restores the anti-deformation metal ring after slight deformation by giving an outward elastic support to the anti-deformation metal ring using elasticity of the injection molded body.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Inventor: Liyong Zhao
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Patent number: 11673019Abstract: An exercise machine may include a reciprocating linkage that supports one or more pedals configured to move in a closed loop (e.g., elliptical) path as a user exercises with the machine. The exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing an incline of a rail supporting the reciprocating linkage, and thus an angle of the closed loop path. The exercise machine may vary the incline with a lift mechanism operatively associated with the front upright frame of the machine, which may also support a resistance assembly, all in a compact form factor that may be more aesthetically pleasing and practical for relatively smaller exercise spaces.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
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Patent number: 11648441Abstract: A folding exercise bike has handlebar telescoping members configured to support handlebars, seat telescoping members configured to support a seat, a lower frame member from which the seat telescoping members and the handlebar telescoping members extend, pedals having an attachment point above the lower frame member, a first pair of legs attached to one end of the lower frame member and a second pair of legs attached to another end of the lower frame member. Each leg of the first pair of legs extending at an oblique angle from the lower frame member in a deployed position configured to support the folding exercise bike on a surface and each leg of the second pair of legs extending from lower frame member at an oblique angle in the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: Breakaway Industries LLCInventors: Connor Nemetz, John Stump
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Patent number: 11638460Abstract: A mountain bike shoe sole, including an outsole having a lower surface and a tread, and at least a recessed area including an inner surface and at least one ramp.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: CRANK BROTHERS, INC.Inventors: Carl Winefordner, Frank Hermansen
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Patent number: 11628329Abstract: A simulated bicycle brake hood attachment may be attached to handlebars of a stationary bicycle, such as Echelon, Bowflex, Keiser, Schwinn or PELETON® indoor stationary bicycles, and allow the user to mimic real road bike riding positions. The simulated bicycle brake hood attachment includes a base portion for attaching to the handlebars, a post portion extending from the base portion and a head portion a top of the post portion. The post portion and the head portion provide rounded surfaces to allow a comfortable grip and provide a more ergonomic riding position and improve riding comfort.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: HIZE, LLCInventor: Craig Heisner
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Patent number: 11596829Abstract: An electromechanical device for rehabilitation includes pedals coupled to radially-adjustable couplings, an electric motor coupled to the pedals via the radially-adjustable couplings, and a control system including a processing device operatively coupled to the electric motor. The processing device configured to, responsive to a first trigger condition occurring, control the electric motor to operate in a passive mode by independently driving the radially-adjustable couplings rotationally coupled to the pedals.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Rom Technologies, Inc.Inventors: S. Adam Hacking, Daniel Lipszyc
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Patent number: 11554288Abstract: An exercise machine which is capable of having its lift, roll, or pitch adjusted with respect to a base so as to provide a plurality of positions of the exercise machine with respect to the base. The exercise machine generally includes a base and an exercise machine movably connected to the base. The exercise machine may include a track, a carriage slidably connected to the track, and a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage. A plurality of actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine. The plurality of actuators may be utilized to adjust a pitch angle or a roll angle of the exercise machine with respect to the base. The plurality of actuators may also be utilized to lift or lower the exercise machine at a constant angle of pitch and/or roll inclination.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2020Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
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Patent number: 11541272Abstract: A foldable treadmill includes a working base, a cover pivotally connected with the working base, a walking belt mounted on the working base, at least two rollers arranged in the walking belt, a support board arranged in the walking belt, two handle units mounted on the working base, and a front support rack mounted on the cover. The working base has two first receiving grooves. The cover has a second receiving groove. The two handle units are removably received in the two first receiving grooves of the working base respectively. Each of the two handle units includes an upright pivotally connected with the working base, and a first handle pivotally connected with the upright. The front support rack is pivotally connected with the cover and received in the second receiving groove of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
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Patent number: 11517791Abstract: A torque detection device of fitness equipment, the fitness equipment contains: a frame, a flywheel rotatably connected on the frame, and the torque detection device. The torque detection device includes a loading sensor and a magnetoresistance mechanism. A magnet holder of the magnetoresistance mechanism is rotatably connected on a fixer by way of a rotary shaft and has multiple magnets. A steel cable is configured to actuate a magnet holder to rotate along the rotary shaft so as to change a position of a respective one magnet of multiple magnets relative to a flywheel, and an area of the respective one magnet which covers the flywheel is changeable, thus changing a magnetoresistance of the respective one magnet of the magnet holder when the flywheel rotates. The loading sensor is configured to detect a reaction force of a magnetoresistance mechanism so as to calculate a torque value of the flywheel.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Sports Art Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hai-Pin Kuo
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Patent number: 11504576Abstract: A portable elliptical exercise apparatus where movement of the right pedal or left pedal defines an ellipse having an ellipse width and ellipse height, where the ellipse height can be incrementally varied according to the pedal surface location of a left foot or right foot on a corresponding left pedal or right pedal.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: 17 Thrasio Seventeen. Inc.Inventor: Kevin Lawrence Colburn
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Patent number: 11504564Abstract: An exercise machine and a resistance and brake compound control structure are disclosed. The resistance and brake compound control structure includes a sleeve, a push rod, an elastic member, a compound operating member, and a pushing member. The push rod is disposed in the sleeve. The elastic member exerts a force to the push rod for giving the push rod a return elastic force. The compound operating member includes an operating portion and a screw rod. The screw rod has a pushing end extending into the sleeve. The pushing member is disposed in the sleeve in a non-rotatable manner. The pushing member has a threaded hole. The screw rod is screwed to the threaded hole. The exercise machine uses the resistance and brake compound control structure to adjust resistance and brake.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2021Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: Great Fitness Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
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Patent number: 11458353Abstract: An exercise bike machine includes a first frame having a front end and a rear end, and a second frame. The first frame supports a seat, handlebars, and a flywheel attached thereto, and pedals rotatably attached to the first frame and operatively connected to the flywheel. The seat includes a seat tube extending therefrom that is slidably received by a rear support tube supported by and connected to the first frame. The second frame includes a mechanical connection for removably engaging the first frame. The second frame includes a top section and a bottom section that are selectively movable relative one another along a vertical axis. The top section has a bar element allowing a user to hold onto and pull up to the bar element while peddling the flywheel, which may provide for both cardiovascular and CrossFit training and exercise for the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Inventors: Pamela D Hopson, Walter Lee Brewer
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Patent number: 11452906Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a user supporting member having a beam member at one end and a U-shaped member at an opposite end. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the beam member and the U-shaped member. One such bracket is welded onto a middle portion of the U-shaped member to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the beam member. At least one bolt extends through the beam and the bracket to establish a rigid connection therebetween. In a preferred application, a seat is mounted on the user supporting member, and the user supporting member is part of a linkage assembly operatively connected to a frame to move the seat through at least one elliptical path.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2021Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Expectations, LLCInventors: Christopher H. Leier, Nicholas M. Soller
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Patent number: 11452908Abstract: An elliptical exercise device includes a pedal assembly, the pedal assembly including at least one pedal member configured to receive a force exerted thereon by a user, the at least one pedal member configured to rotate in an elliptical pedal path when the force is exerted thereon; a drivetrain assembly operatively coupled to the pedal assembly; and a resistance assembly operatively coupled to the drivetrain assembly, the drivetrain assembly configured to transfer the motive power generated by the user from the pedal assembly to the resistance assembly, and the resistance assembly configured to provide a resistance force to oppose a rotational movement of one or more components of the resistance assembly. In some embodiments, the elliptical exercise device is configured to accommodate a user in a generally supine position.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Dynamis Design LLCInventors: Derek Eilers, Jonathan Charles Fearnow
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Patent number: 11413497Abstract: An exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing the reciprocation path of movable components of the machine. In some examples, adjustment to an incline of the path of a reciprocating linkage may be achieved, for example by a lift assembly, the components of which may be arranged in a manner that provides a relatively compact form factor. In general, a more compact design may be achieved through the examples of the present disclosure, for example by co-axially locating a rotatable resistance element on the driven/input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
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Patent number: 11376510Abstract: In some aspects, a system is provided that includes a plurality of mobile devices and an application on at least a first mobile device. The application is adapted to track position information regarding the first mobile device, communicate the position information to a web server, receive position information from the web server regarding other mobile devices within a predetermined distance of the first mobile device, and use the position information regarding the other mobile devices to affect one or more characteristics of a video game executed on the first mobile device. Numerous other aspects are provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Dugan Health, LLCInventor: Brian M. Dugan
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Patent number: 11369837Abstract: A folding exercise bike can be easily assembled and disassembled/folded for storage and/or transportation. The exercise bike can include a telescoping seat, a telescoping stem, a fold to stow handlebar and fold down locking legs. Various configurations for the exercise bike can be used. The exercise bike can include a wireless transmitter to transmit cycling data to a user's portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Breakaway Industries LLCInventors: Connor Nemetz, John Stump
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Patent number: 11369838Abstract: An exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing the reciprocation path of movable components of the machine. In some examples, adjustment to an incline of the path of a reciprocating linkage may be achieved, for example by a lift assembly, the components of which may be arranged in a manner that provides a relatively compact form factor. In general, a more compact design may be achieved through the examples of the present disclosure, for example by co-axially locating a rotatable resistance element on the driven/input shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
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Patent number: 11364419Abstract: An exercise system includes a movable input member and a brake. The system further includes a controller that may be configured to control a resistance force of the brake acting on the movable input member to synchronize movement of the movable input member with a music beat. The controller may utilize a difference between a target speed and a measured speed, and a difference between a target phase and a measured phase to control the resistance force. One or both of the target speed and the target phase may be determined, based at least in part, on a music beat or other repetitive input.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2020Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Inventor: Scott B. Radow
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Patent number: 11351411Abstract: A stationary bicycle is described having walking pole attachments for a pair of walking poles. The walking pole attachments are mechanisms that are attachable and mountable to one or more parts of a handlebar of a stationary bicycle in order to store the walking poles on the stationary bicycle. The walking poles can be mounted and stored vertically on either side of the handlebar of the stationary bicycle or can be mounted and stored horizontally on top of the handlebar of the stationary bicycle so as to be easily accessible to the user of the stationary bicycle while the user is seated on the stationary bicycle and is pedaling. Further, exercises are described that highlight various manners of exercising on the stationary bicycle while using the walking poles in a new form of exercise called pole-biking. Further, attachment mechanisms are attachable to the stationary bicycle for a resistance band.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventor: Timothy Barbour
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Patent number: 11351414Abstract: A User Lift Exercise Apparatus is provided which has a base frame member with a seat support member coupled thereon which moves in the upward and downward directions. The apparatus also has a user engagement member which pivotally mounts to the front of the base frame member. The back portion of the user engagement member is coupled to the seat support member. The user engages the front portion of the user engagement member with their thighs and pivots this front portion in the downward direction, which produces upward movement in the back portion and thus in the seat support member. The opposite movement is also true. This allows the user to perform exercise routines on the lower body muscles areas while in a relatively seated position. Handle members may also be part of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Inventor: Gary Lawrence Johnston
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Patent number: 11331557Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) system includes a VR display and a VR movement apparatus that includes hand interfaces and foot interfaces that can support the hands and feet of a system user. The VR movement apparatus allow the user's limbs to move in 3-dimensional space that include vertical, lateral, and fore-aft direction movements. A computer running VR software coordinate and synchronizes the VR movement apparatus and the VR display to provide system users with simulated activities in a VR environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Ethereal Matter, Inc.Inventor: Scott Summit
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Patent number: 11324991Abstract: A footrest includes a base plate, two supports and two clipless pedals. The base plate has a first set of adjustment holes arranged in two rows. Each of the supports has a bottom and a pivoting seat. The bottom has two fixing holes corresponding to the first set of adjustment holes in two rows. The pivoting seat has a pivoting hole. Each of the supports is fixed onto the base plate by fastening bolts passing through the fixing holes and selective two of the first set of adjustment holes. The clipless pedals are separately screwed into the pivoting holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Inventor: Chin-Long Hsieh
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Patent number: 11301449Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for enabling exercise by a user. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a communication unit, a user interface unit, and a processor. The processor may receive user identification data from the user via the user interface unit and retrieve data based on the user identification data from an electronic data store. The processor may use the data to generate an exercise routine and command signals may be sent to an exercise machine based on the generated exercise routine. The processor may receive exercise data from the exercise machine via the communication unit and store the exercise data in the electronic data store.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: SULTAN VENTURES LLCInventors: Tarik Sultan, Omar Sultan
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Patent number: 11266879Abstract: An adaptive active training system includes a motion module, a sensing module and a control module. The motion module includes a training unit and a motor connected to the training unit. The motor is configured to bring the training unit to move along a motion trajectory. The sensing module is configured to sense a physiological signal of a user when the user uses the training unit. The control module is connected to the motion module and the sensing module. The control module is configured to calculate a position of the training unit on the motion trajectory, obtain a threshold value corresponding to the position based on a motion model, and determine whether a magnitude of the physiological signal is greater than the threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.Inventors: Yi-De Huang, Fu-Han Hsieh
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Patent number: 11260266Abstract: Improvements in an exercise cycle is disclosed. The cycle is adaptable to an office chair with a hook feature that allows for easy engaging and disengaging of an office chair floor leg, support or caster. The extending hook allows for users of different heights to make use of the chair hook without requiring a user to change hooks to accommodate different heights of a user and office chair casters. The pedals are connected through a common axis and connect to a loading mechanism. There can be a flywheel and a transmission that alters the turning rate of the flywheel and/or the loading mechanism. The size and shape of the resistance loading housing is configured to fit under a common office desk. The user's weight, is transferred to the plate through the office chair caster to improve the stability of the desk bike.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Paradigm Health and WellnessInventor: Donrobert Pena
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Patent number: 11211098Abstract: Systems, devices, apparatuses, components, methods, and techniques for repetitive-motion activity enhancement based upon media content selection are provided. An example media-playback device for enhancement of a repetitive-motion activity includes a media-output device that plays media content items, a plurality of media content selection engines, and a repetitive-activity enhancement mode selection engine. The plurality of media content selection engines includes a cadence-based media content selection engine and an enhancement program engine. The cadence-based media content selection engine is configured to select media content items based on a cadence associated with the repetitive-motion activity. The enhancement program engine is configured to select a media content items according to an enhancement program for the repetitive-motion activity.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Spotify ABInventors: Owen Smith, Tristan Jehan, Sten Garmark, Rahul Sen
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Patent number: 11130016Abstract: Disclosed is a moving cyclic machine which is implemented to perform an elliptical motion or interpolating curve motion independently from pedal rotation in a mechanical aspect so as to remedy boredom and improve a difficult exercise process of existing cycle exercise and to provide interest and motivation by increasing a level of a sense of immersion such that a user can continuously do lower body exercise and aerobic exercise for a long time everyday.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: TESFY Co., Ltd.Inventor: Byung Chul Choi
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Patent number: 11065175Abstract: There is provided a leg massager that massages a user's leg by a position-adjustable massaging system for selectively massaging massage target areas of the leg. The leg massager includes: a lower massaging system that massages a massage target area of the user's leg L including at least user's foot F; an upper massaging system that massages an upper massage target area located above the massage target area which is massaged by the lower massaging system; a driving mechanism that drives the upper massaging system and the lower massaging system; and a rockably supporting portion that supports the upper massaging system for rocking motion about its horizontal axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: DAITO ELECTRIC MACHINE INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITEDInventors: Tetsuya Ishikawa, Shinsaku Shimizu
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Patent number: 11065170Abstract: A smart medical rehabilitation device comprises a driving unit, a linkage unit, a sensing unit and a rehabilitation evaluating unit that are mounted on a frame, wherein the linkage unit comprises a link mechanism and a slide mechanism linked thereto so that the slide mechanism can be moved together with the link mechanism, wherein the slide mechanism is driven by the driving unit to slide along the groove plate, the link mechanism is linked to move with the slide mechanism thus the link mechanism moves to the corresponding position so that the slide mechanism can assist a training object in performing lower limb rehabilitation training, and the rehabilitation evaluating unit evaluates the physical status and rehabilitation status of the training object according to the physiological information and exercise information of the same collected by the sensing unit, and adjusts the exercise frequency and the exercise duration of the training object according to the physical status in real time.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: HEFEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYInventors: Jiaoyun Yang, Ping Zhao, Lihong Zhu, Liang Zhang, Ning An, Ping Zhang
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Patent number: 11040238Abstract: A portable elliptical exercise apparatus where movement of the right pedal or left pedal defines an ellipse having an ellipse width and ellipse height, where the ellipse height can be incrementally varied according to the pedal surface location of a left foot or right foot on a corresponding left pedal or right pedal.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: 17 Thrasio Seventeen, Inc.Inventor: Kevin Lawrence Colburn
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Patent number: 11033775Abstract: A swingable exercise bicycle mechanism includes a base frame, two fastening seats at the front and rear, two extension springs arranged symmetrically in pairs connecting with the fastening seats, at least one sliding shaft extending between and being supported by the two fastening seats, a slider arranged on the sliding shaft, and a buffer arranged between each of the two fastening seats and the slider. An exercise bicycle is secured onto the top surface of slider. When a user swings their body on the exercise bicycle, the slider causes the fastening seats to rotate, and simultaneously generate a torque in the opposite direction, which enhances the swinging effect of the exercise bicycle. By moving the user's body back and forth, the exercise bicycle applies reciprocating component forces, which causes shifting of the slider, whereby damping by the buffer device is overcome to achieve the effect of intense exercise.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Chi Hua Fitness Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tai-Chuan Chen, Shang-Ta Wu
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Patent number: 10967800Abstract: A garbage truck rear rider assembly for allowing rear riders to safely secure themselves to a garbage truck includes a riding step and at least one grip bar. The riding step comprises a platform configured to be coupled to a garbage truck and stood on by a rider. A bounce protector is coupled to the platform and defines a foot cavity with the platform top side. An open bounce bottom side is coupled to a platform top side such that a bounce back side lies coplanar with a platform back side. An open bounce front side is configured to partially receive the rider's feet into the foot cavity. Each grip bar has a medial grip portion and a pair of arms perpendicularly extending from the grip portion. A distal end of each of the pair of arms is configured to be coupled to the garbage truck.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Inventor: Nilo Morales
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Patent number: 10946239Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for providing an abdominal exercise cycling apparatus is provided having a body support apparatus, secured to a base apparatus using fasteners, an adjustable lumbar support pad, secured to the base apparatus using a fastener; an anti-slip component, having a friction textured surface configured to interlock with the lower surface of the base apparatus; a stabilizing member, an adjustable member capable of affixing the frame portion in at least one fixed position when the adjustable member is inserted in an aperture comprising a supporting member, the supporting member, providing load bearing support when in the at least one fixed position; a housing covering, a display, having a user interface capable of displaying real-time readings, set in the housing; a resistance apparatus having a contactless eddy brake unit whereby the resistance apparatus utilizing the contactless eddy brake unit to create progressively increasing resistance as speed increases.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Inventor: James Berry
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Patent number: 10888736Abstract: The present invention is related to selectively adjustable resistance assemblies and methods of use for bicycles. An example device includes at least one flywheel rotated by a user operating pedals, a resistance assembly associated with the at least one flywheel, the resistance assembly configured to exert a resistance force that counteracts rotation of the at least one flywheel caused by the user using the pedals, a human machine interface that is configured to allow the user to select a first resistance level for the resistance force, a secondary resistance selector that allows the user to select a second resistance level for the resistance force, the second resistance level allowing for refinement of the resistance force, and a controller that selectively controls the resistance assembly to apply the resistance force based on the first resistance level and the second resistance level.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.Inventor: Mario Fedriga