Bicycling Patents (Class 482/57)
  • Patent number: 11904202
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Rom Technolgies, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Adam Hacking, Daniel Lipszyc
  • Patent number: 11883712
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Eisuke Aoki
  • Patent number: 11865405
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
  • Patent number: 11819730
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: ONTHEMUV, INC.
    Inventors: Jean Patrick Netter, David L. Medin
  • Patent number: 11752058
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: AlterG, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Richard Kuehne, Christopher Loew, Glen R. Mangseth, Kenneth R. Krieg, David P. Grenewetzki, Clifford T. Jue, Trevor L. Donald
  • Patent number: 11717718
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Inventors: Sophia Noorzai, Ava Noorzai, Olivia Noorzai, Hana Noorzai, Jennifer Noorzai, Malik Noorzai
  • Patent number: 11689079
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Inventor: Liyong Zhao
  • Patent number: 11673019
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11648441
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: Breakaway Industries LLC
    Inventors: Connor Nemetz, John Stump
  • Patent number: 11638460
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: CRANK BROTHERS, INC.
    Inventors: Carl Winefordner, Frank Hermansen
  • Patent number: 11628329
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: HIZE, LLC
    Inventor: Craig Heisner
  • Patent number: 11596829
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Rom Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: S. Adam Hacking, Daniel Lipszyc
  • Patent number: 11554288
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, John C. Hamilton, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund
  • Patent number: 11541272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Inventor: Yu-Lun Tsai
  • Patent number: 11517791
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Sports Art Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Hai-Pin Kuo
  • Patent number: 11504576
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: 17 Thrasio Seventeen. Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Lawrence Colburn
  • Patent number: 11504564
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Great Fitness Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 11458353
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Inventors: Pamela D Hopson, Walter Lee Brewer
  • Patent number: 11452906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Expectations, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher H. Leier, Nicholas M. Soller
  • Patent number: 11452908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Dynamis Design LLC
    Inventors: Derek Eilers, Jonathan Charles Fearnow
  • Patent number: 11413497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11376510
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Dugan Health, LLC
    Inventor: Brian M. Dugan
  • Patent number: 11369838
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: NAUTILUS, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Venturella, Jeffrey A. Tracy
  • Patent number: 11369837
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Breakaway Industries LLC
    Inventors: Connor Nemetz, John Stump
  • Patent number: 11364419
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Inventor: Scott B. Radow
  • Patent number: 11351414
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Gary Lawrence Johnston
  • Patent number: 11351411
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Inventor: Timothy Barbour
  • Patent number: 11331557
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Ethereal Matter, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Summit
  • Patent number: 11324991
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: Chin-Long Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11301449
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: SULTAN VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Tarik Sultan, Omar Sultan
  • Patent number: 11266879
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
    Inventors: Yi-De Huang, Fu-Han Hsieh
  • Patent number: 11260266
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: Paradigm Health and Wellness
    Inventor: Donrobert Pena
  • Patent number: 11211098
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Spotify AB
    Inventors: Owen Smith, Tristan Jehan, Sten Garmark, Rahul Sen
  • Patent number: 11130016
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: TESFY Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Byung Chul Choi
  • Patent number: 11065170
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: HEFEI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Jiaoyun Yang, Ping Zhao, Lihong Zhu, Liang Zhang, Ning An, Ping Zhang
  • Patent number: 11065175
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: DAITO ELECTRIC MACHINE INDUSTRY COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Tetsuya Ishikawa, Shinsaku Shimizu
  • Patent number: 11040238
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: 17 Thrasio Seventeen, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Lawrence Colburn
  • Patent number: 11033775
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Chi Hua Fitness Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tai-Chuan Chen, Shang-Ta Wu
  • Patent number: 10967800
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Inventor: Nilo Morales
  • Patent number: 10946239
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Inventor: James Berry
  • Patent number: 10888736
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.
    Inventor: Mario Fedriga
  • Patent number: 10850154
    Abstract: A storable exercise bench is provided. The exercise bench may include a frame including at least one beam operatively coupled to first and second floor supports and a member operatively coupled with the at least one beam. The exercise bench may be positioned into an operating position in which the first and second floor supports support the at least one beam and the member, and the at least one beam runs generally horizontally in reference to a support surface. The exercise bench may be positioned into a storage position in which the second floor support and the member support the at least one beam and the first floor support, and the at least one beam runs generally vertically in reference to the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Nautilus, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryce C. Baker, Ryan J. Pohl
  • Patent number: 10828530
    Abstract: An exercise machine has a base housing, a boom having an elongate rigid body that extends from a proximal end to a distal end, and a pivot mount which pivotally mounts the proximal end of the boom on the base housing such that the boom is able to pivot with respect to the base housing between a rowing configuration wherein the boom is generally horizontal, and a skiing configuration wherein the boom is generally vertical. A seat element is slidably mounted on the boom, and ski handles attached to a ski cable which extend through ski handle stops at the distal end of the boom. A row handle is also attached to a row cable that extends from the base housing. The exercise machine further includes a resistance device, and a transmission system that connects the ski cable and the row cable to the resistance device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: NPD Team, LLC
    Inventors: Marko Vujicic, Greg Wallace, Mark Chiles
  • Patent number: 10814160
    Abstract: A stationary exercise apparatus includes a frame; two moving members respectively coupled to the frame, one end portion of each moving member located to define a swing axis; two swing members, one end portion of each swing member pivotally joined to the swing axis of the moving members; two supporting members respectively connected to the swing members, wherein one end portion of each supporting member is movably coupled to the frame, the other end portion of each supporting member is joined to the respective swing member so that one end portion of each supporting member moves along a reciprocating path; and two pedal sets respectively coupled to the supporting members, the pedal sets moving along a first path while the one end portions of the supporting members are reciprocating along the reciprocating path and the other end portions of the supporting members are rotating about a rotating axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hung-Mao Liao, Joe Chen
  • Patent number: 10737131
    Abstract: An exercise machine for performing triceps press exercises, including a moving user support that supports a user in a seated position. The exercise machine includes a linkage assembly that allows the moving user support to tilt as the user performs the triceps press exercise. As the user extends his or her arms from an exercise starting position to an exercise ending position, a user support frame—and thus the user's torso—reclines progressively backwards. The user's natural reaction to this reclining sensation is to bring his or her head forward, which encourages the user to plant his or her lower back firmly into a stable position against a back pad and in turn reduces a risk of injury associated with excessively arching of the lower back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: HOIST FITNESS SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey O. Meredith, Bruce Hockridge, Billy Y. Kim
  • Patent number: 10702735
    Abstract: An elliptical system is disclosed having a crank assembly configured to be adjusted in length to accommodate users having varying gaits. In some embodiments, the crank assembly includes a crank and an axle connection bracket that is slidably adjustable with respect to the crank. For example, the crank assembly can include a crank link having a longitudinal body, where the longitudinal body is connected to the crank at one end and includes a longitudinal slot slidably coupled with the axle connection bracket. The axle connection bracket is configured to slide through a plurality of positions along the longitudinal body. In some embodiments, the crank assembly further includes a screw for adjusting the axle connection bracket with respect to the crank, where the screw can cause the axle connection bracket to slide through one or more positions of the plurality of positions when the screw is turned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignees: NUtech Ventures, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
    Inventors: Carl A. Nelson, Cale J. Stolle, Judith M. Burnfield, Thad W. Buster, Bernadette J. McCrory
  • Patent number: 10702760
    Abstract: A system and method for networking fitness machines for allowing a fitness trainer or instructor to control various settings for a plurality of exercise machines simultaneously, and further for allowing an individual user and/or trainer to modify the settings of an individual exercise machine. The system and method for networking fitness machines generally includes a trainer remote control device, one or more machine-mounted onboard trainer controllers, and a machine-mounted onboard user controller. The trainer remote control device may be securely mounted to the arm of a trainer so that the trainer's hands remain free to instruct exercisers. The trainer remote control device includes a touch screen that displays selections corresponding to various settings on the exercise machines, such as tilt and roll, elevation, resistance level, and body positioning light indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree, Samuel D. Cox, Todd G. Remund, Andy H. Gibbs
  • Patent number: 10668313
    Abstract: A non-motorized treadmill includes a non-motorized treadmill body and a composite resistance module. The non-motorized treadmill body includes two rollers and a treadmill belt. The treadmill belt is wound around the two rollers. The composite resistance module includes a reluctance module and a fan wheel. The reluctance module includes a wheel body and a resistance member. The wheel body is mounted to one of the rollers. The resistance member is located close to the wheel body. One of the wheel body and the resistance member includes a metal member. The other of the wheel body and the resistance member includes a magnetic member. The fan wheel is connected to one side of the wheel body so that one of the rollers is subjected to magnetic resistance and wind resistance when rotated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: GREAT FITNESS INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chih-Yung Hsu
  • Patent number: 10668985
    Abstract: A bicycle wireless electronic derailleur, comprising a support body, a movable body, comprising a chain guide, actuation means configured to move the movable body with respect to the support body, comprising an electric motor, a controller of the electric motor, a wireless communication device, part of or in communication with the controller, configured to receive gearshifting request signals from a wireless transmitter and housed in a first casing, and a bicycle movement detector configured to emit a wake signal for the wireless communication device. The movement detector is at least partially housed in at least one second casing different from the first casing, and is in communication through at least one cable with the wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Campagnolo S.r.l.
    Inventor: Federico Miglioranza
  • Patent number: 10646746
    Abstract: An adjustable rehabilitation and exercise device, including a rotary member having a plurality of elongated and spaced apart elongated open-ended slots defined thereon, each slot including a plurality of enlargements along the length thereof. A mount is selectively and movably positionable on a selected one of the slots of the rotary member to select an angular location of the mount. The mount includes a slide member movably positionable along the selected slot to a selected radial location along the selected slot to select a radial location of the mount relative to the hub of the rotary member. The mount includes a movable pin having an enlarged head. The pin is positionable to selectively engage the enlarged head thereof within the enlargements of the slot so as to lock the position of the mount along the slot. A patient engagement member is connectable to the mount and movable with the mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Sanford Gomberg, Peter Arn