Including Upper Body Exercise Feature Patents (Class 482/62)
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Patent number: 7780579Abstract: A weighing system, using the principle of electromagnetic force compensation, which includes a permanent magnet system (14) having an air gap, a shielding cover (12), a coil (13) located inside the air gap, a transmission lever (7) to whose longer lever arm the coil is attached, and upon whose shorter lever arm the weight transferred by the load receiver acts, a position sensor (20, 21, 22) which detects the position of the transmission lever and which is situated in the vicinity of the coil, and a control amplifier (16) for controlling the current passing through the coil. Further, at least one vertical support (25) is connected to the transmission lever in the vicinity of the coil and the position sensor and projects through an opening (27) in the shielding cover. A counterweight (26) is placed on this/these support(s) closely above the shielding cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2006Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Sartorius AGInventors: Michael Mueller, Ulrich Bajohr, Michael Domhardt
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Publication number: 20100210425Abstract: A seated row exercise system including an exercise cycle assembly that detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair; and, an elongated support assembly. The exercise cycle assembly includes a main frame having a first end portion detachably connectable to a frame element of a chair frame, the main frame including a plurality of support legs for supporting the exercise cycle assembly relative to the floor; and, a pedal assembly securely connected to the main frame. The elongated support assembly includes a substantially vertical support member secured to the main frame; and, a pulley housing assembly attached to the vertical support member for supporting a cable assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: VQ ACTIONCARE, LLCInventor: JOHN BOWSER
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Patent number: 7775942Abstract: A recumbent exercise device which provides lower body, upper body and cardiovascular conditioning is disclosed. A pair of leg assemblies and a pair of arm assemblies are pivotally supported by the frame for movement about a transverse pivot axis. The arm and leg assemblies each includes an upward and forward extending lever with the leg assemblies terminating in pedals and the arm assemblies terminating in handles. The arm and leg assemblies are connected to each other for contralateral movement. A resistance mechanism is positioned substantially between the legs of a user.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: NUSTEP, Inc.Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar, Matthew Paul Weber, Stephen Patrick Telesco, Brian Kurowicki
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Patent number: 7758475Abstract: An upper body exercise cycle comprising crank arms that may independently drive a flywheel, which provides resistance to the crank arms, an adjustable headstock and seat to accommodate users of different sizes and isolate different muscle groups, and a base plate ramp to provide support for the feet and to facilitate transportation of the upper body exercise cycle.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Five Girl, Inc.Inventor: Johnny Goldberg
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Patent number: 7749139Abstract: An elliptical cross trainer having a double-recessed crank in match of a load-coupling mechanism installed at the external side of a crank support. In this way, the gap of two pedal planks arranged parallel to each other can be reduced, thereby achieving the natural opening space of both human feet. Meanwhile, a hanging support together with suspension arm is connected with two pedal planks such that the pedal planks can create an optimal exercise path corresponding to the exercise pace of both human feet.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Leao Wang
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Patent number: 7740563Abstract: A combined anaerobic and aerobic exercise system comprises a multi-part frame, for example a telescoping frame, or a pivoting frame. The aerobic system may include an elliptical exercise device, while the anaerobic system may include a cable-based system wherein resistance is adjustable. An electronic console system at the exercise system allows a user to view progress in both anaerobic and aerobic workouts, and to send input signals that adjust anaerobic and aerobic resistance mechanisms.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2004Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: Icon IP, Inc.Inventors: William T. Dalebout, Michael L. Olson, Darren C. Ashby, Darren Zaugg
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Patent number: 7717837Abstract: Facilitating exercise using easy to transport and easy to assemble components and, when assembled, providing a portable apparatus on which a human can engage in a wide variety of exercises. Support elements including vertical components are supported on bases. Collars slideably insert over the support elements and further include bar supports for receiving one or more stabilizers. The stabilizers join the support elements and the bases forming a system base.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Phillip Florczak
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Patent number: 7717824Abstract: Isokinetic rehabilitation apparatus including a motor-driven pedal assembly having associated therewith a pair of foot pedals and at least one hand engagement element and a computerized motor controller operative to drive the motor-driven pedal assembly at a generally constant, selectable speed, generally irrespective of the extent to which forces are applied to the pedal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2007Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Inventor: Itzhak Pinto
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Patent number: 7713176Abstract: A recumbent step exercise machine including a frame, a seat supported from the frame, and a drive mechanism supported from the frame. The drive mechanism includes a first and a second pedal, at least one axle shaft, at least one clutch, a speed increaser, and a brake. The first and the second pedal assemblies are each linked to at least one shaft by a linkage assembly. Each of the shafts are drivingly engaged to at least one clutch. The linkage assemblies act as levers that translate the reciprocating motion of the pedal assemblies into rotational motion of the shaft. Each linkage assembly extends downwardly from the shaft to which it is drivingly engaged and terminates with the pedal assembly. A first and a second arm mechanism may be linked through the linkage assembly to the first and second pedal assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Scifit Systems, Inc.Inventor: Michael Kent Farney
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Patent number: 7708670Abstract: A seated row exercise system including an exercise cycle assembly that detachably connects to a chair frame of a chair; and, an elongated support assembly. The exercise cycle assembly includes a main frame having a first end portion detachably connectable to a frame element of a chair frame, the main frame including a plurality of support legs for supporting the exercise cycle assembly relative to the floor; and, a pedal assembly securely connected to the main frame. The elongated support assembly includes a substantially vertical support member secured to the main frame; and, a pulley housing assembly attached to the vertical support member for supporting a cable assembly.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2008Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: VQ Actioncare, LLCInventor: John Bowser
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Patent number: 7695411Abstract: A multimotion exercise bicycle capable of providing a cardiovascular exercise simultaneously with an upper body weight training exercise. The cardiovascular exercise is accomplished by a pedaling movement connected to a resistance means. The upper body exercise is accomplished by a pushing or a pulling movement of a handlebar and arm setup connected to a disk which is further connected to a cable attached to a weight bearing platform. The weight of the user provides the resistance for the upper body movement. The difficulty level of the upper body movement is adjustable by changing the location of the handlebars relative to the disk and by changing where the cable attaches to the disk. As the user performs these exercises simultaneously, the invention allows the user to burn more calories and reduce work-out time in half.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Inventor: Raffaele Martini Pandozy
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Patent number: 7691034Abstract: An elliptical exercise device includes a frame having a first pivot axis and a longitudinal axis, at least one foot link and at least one swing arm. The foot link is coupled to the frame and is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis. The swing arm is also coupled to the frame and has a reciprocating movement whereby a natural “stride” movement of the arm of a user is replicated. The swing arm operates independently from the foot link. The natural “stride” movement of the arm of the user grasping the arm link follows a generally concave motion relative to the ground. The length of the movement of the arm of the user is defined by the user. A different resistive load can be applied on the arm apparatus than on the foot links.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: Gregory B. May, James S. Birrell, Peter J. Arnold, Thomas H. Moran, Phillip S. Lamb
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Patent number: 7686743Abstract: The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates lateral rock climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Each pedal follows a separate elongate curve with lateral movement. As one pedal moves downward on the inside portion of one pedal curve, the other pedal moves sideways upward following the outer portion of the other pedal curve. A pair of cranks rotate in opposite directions when driven by the pedal movement. The orientation of the pedal curves is adjustable to exercise leg muscles differently. Arm exercise is positioned above the shoulders of an operator to simulate rock climbing and is coordinated with the foot pedal movements.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Inventor: Paul William Eschenbach
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Patent number: 7682296Abstract: An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising hands, wrists and forearms. In still another embodiment, it can incorporate a bike pedal assembly to simultaneously aerobically exercise the legs and arms. The equipment includes resistance level regulating components and a visual indicator using a gauge or similar device to monitor resistance levels.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2009Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Brown & Company of Pensacola, Inc.Inventor: Louis S. Brown
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Patent number: 7682293Abstract: The present invention relates to a standup exercise apparatus that simulates lateral climbing with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. Each pedal follows a separate elongate curve with lateral movement. As one pedal moves downward on the inside portion of one pedal curve, the other pedal moves sideways upward following the outer portion of the other pedal curve. A pair of cranks rotate in opposite directions when driven by the pedal movement. The orientation of the pedal curves is adjustable to exercise leg muscles differently. Arm exercise is coordinated with the foot pedal movements.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2007Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Inventor: Paul William Eschenbach
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Patent number: 7670266Abstract: An elliptical machine has a frame and an operating linkage between the frame and foot supports. Each side of the operating linkage comprises five links that are connected with five pin joints. A foot support is connected to each side of the operating linkage with each of the five pin joints being positioned forward of the foot support.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Unisen, Inc.Inventors: Victor Torres Cornejo, Mark William Chiles, James Dey, Felipe J. Marin, Kevin Patrick Corbalis
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Patent number: 7662071Abstract: A vertical exercise apparatus having overhead and waist high support rails capable of supporting the users body weight for use in conditioning upper body and lower body muscle groups. A kit having overhead and waist high support bars with attachment clamps that attach to a conventional exercise bike so as to convert the conventional exercise bike into a vertical exercise apparatus for use in conditioning upper body and lower body muscle groups.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2004Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Bloomington Dynamics, Inc.Inventor: Christiaan Ditolla
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Publication number: 20100035729Abstract: A multimotion exercise bicycle capable of providing a cardiovascular exercise simultaneously with an upper body weight training exercise. The cardiovascular exercise is accomplished by a pedaling movement connected to a resistance means. The upper body exercise is accomplished by a pushing or a pulling movement of a handlebar and arm setup connected to a disk which is further connected to a cable attached to a weight bearing platform. The weight of the user provides the resistance for the upper body movement. The difficulty level of the upper body movement is adjustable by changing the location of the handlebars relative to the disk and by changing where the cable attaches to the disk. As the user performs these exercises simultaneously, the invention allows the user to burn more calories and reduce work-out time in half.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Raffaele Martini Pandozy
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Publication number: 20100029445Abstract: An exercising device includes a front frame, a resistance flywheel mounted rotatably on the front frame, a drive wheel connected drivingly to the resistance flywheel, a crank wheel, a shaft connected rotatably to the front frame and extending centrally through the drive wheel and eccentrically through the crank wheel for co-rotating the drive wheel and the crank wheel, two pedal units connected respectively to left and right ends of the shaft, a handle assembly mounted on top of the front frame, a rear frame extending rearwardly from the front frame, a slide seat mounted slidably on the rear frame, a chair supported on the slide seat, and a link mechanism connected to and disposed between the slide seat and the crank wheel. The link mechanism is driven by the crank wheels as to move forward and rearward the slide seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2008Publication date: February 4, 2010Inventor: Sunny Lee
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Patent number: 7651444Abstract: An auxiliary structure to improve efficacy of a fitness equipment includes a pair of swing bars pivoted to a pair of traction bars wherein in turn pivoted to a crank; the crank drives a sprocket and a resistance control wheel for both swing bars to drive both traction bars to travel up, down, back and forth; each pedal is disposed with a roller to travel in a slide attached to the traction bar and is pivoted to a pull-and-push connection bar, which in turn is pivoted to a transmission connection bar; each transmission connection bar is pivoted to a support; each mid section of the transmission connection bar is pivoted to an active connection bar, which in turn is pivoted to the swing bar; and each pedal is dragged by the push-and-pull connection bar driven by the transmission connection bar when both swing bars alternatively swing to drive the transmission connecting bar to increase longitudinal travel ranges of both pedals for providing adequate exercise amount for waist and legs of a user to improve exerciType: GrantFiled: October 31, 2007Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Inventor: Ying-Chou Lai
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Publication number: 20100009814Abstract: An exercise cycle and a method of using the exercise cycle, in which motion from the user's twisting of the torso and alternate pushing on hand grips are transmitted to the driving shaft for movement of the cycle. The exercise cycle comprises a frame, a front wheel, a first rear wheel, a second rear wheel, a seat, operator handles, hand grips, foot force plates, and a driving device. The driving device consists of a driving shaft, a force plate, pivotal arms, an elongate member, and a disk. The input of the user by torso twisting movement or pushing on handgrips will cause the cycle to move forward or backward.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventor: Leroy Schwartz
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Patent number: 7625318Abstract: Exercise apparatus is shown with a column attached atop a base. A junction box attached atop the column has emerging therefrom a plurality of shafts including a top shaft, a front shaft, and a pair of side shafts. One or more of the shafts offers resistance to rotation in either direction. Thus, a user can exercise by turning at least one of the plurality of shafts. For example, the top shaft can be rotated to simulate the workout associated with cranking a sailing winch. Alternatively, a crossbar attached through an arm to the front shaft can be used to rotate the front shaft during a workout. A pair of cranks may be attached to the side shafts and can be driven manually when the junction box is in a raised position, or pedally in a lowered position. In some cases the pair of pedals have substantially the same phase. Then, after separately securing a user's feet on different respective ones of the in-phase pedals, the user rotates the pedals in synchrony, by simultaneously pulling and then pushing pedally.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventor: Steven Heyn
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Patent number: 7604582Abstract: A push-up stand is provided with a base; a support portion extending upwardly from the base; and a platform supported above the base by the support portion. The platform has an upper support surface for supporting the knuckles of a person doing push-ups. The platform has an upstanding wall extending along a perimeter of the upper support surface. The upper support surface is generally planar. The upper support surface may be textured to promote formation of calluses on the person's knuckles.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Inventor: Michael Abdallah
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Patent number: 7601102Abstract: Gymnastic machine (1) for simulating the skating movement provided with a frame (10) carrying a load unit (20), with an exercise station (30) for performing a training exercise, and with a first functional group (31) and a second functional group: the first group (31) being mechanically connected to the load unit (20) in order to exchange mechanical energy with this latter; the first group (31) comprising at least a footrest (33) carried in a rotatable manner and in open chain by the frame (10); the second functional group (60) comprising at least a third lever (61); transmission means (70) being positioned between the first and second functional groups (31)(60) in order to connect each third lever (61) to a respective footrest (33) for performing a training exercise for training the upper limbs in combination with a simulation of the skating movement.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Technogym S.p.A.Inventors: Nerio Alessandri, Francesco Della Vittoria, Gianmatteo Fabbri, Fabio Ferretti
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Patent number: 7588521Abstract: A device for performing weighted push-ups in a safe environment is provided. The device comprises a) a pair of hollow, parallel supports; b) a pair of essentially symmetrical L-shaped arms, comprising a vertically downward segment and a horizontal segment, said vertically downward segments adapted to be vertically moveable within said parallel supports ; c) a pair of essentially parallel guide elements affixed to the horizontal segment each of the L-shaped arms; and d) a weight support platform attached to upright rods that are slideable within the guide elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2008Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Inventor: Carlo Fazzari
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Patent number: 7585262Abstract: A device for assisting a user in performing push-up exercises on a floor surface is disclosed. The device includes at least one rigid shell that has a convex outer surface and a concave inner surface. Each surface is mutually connected by a peripheral edge that defines a shell opening. A means for handling is fixed with the concave inner surface within each shell and is adapted to be grasped by the user. Preferably a pair of such shells are adapted to mechanically, selectively and mutually attach at the peripheral edges thereof to form a container thereby. In use, the user grasps the means for handling of each of the shells with either hand and perform exercises on the floor surface by pressing each shell against the floor surface. The convex outer surface requires the user to continuously stabilize the device on the floor surface, thereby exercising muscles not normally exercised while performing the exercises.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: September 8, 2009Inventor: Vladimir Vayntraub
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Patent number: 7563216Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a push-up exercise device with a rocker, a balance indicator, and a hinged balance roller.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Bodipro Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Kest
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Patent number: 7553267Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his or her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device includes a pair of rotatable devices, one for each hand. Each rotatable device includes a handle assembly, a rotatable handle support structure, a fixed base support, and a bearing assembly operatively attached within the handle support structure to permit rotation of the handle assembly and handle support structure. The handle assembly is removable from a top surface of the handle support structure, to be inserted into another surface of the handle support structure to configure the unit for stowage.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Perfect Pushup LLCInventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
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Publication number: 20090156371Abstract: An upper body exercise cycle comprising crank arms that may independently drive a flywheel, which provides resistance to the crank arms, an adjustable headstock and seat to accommodate users of different sizes and isolate different muscle groups, and a base plate ramp to provide support for the feet and to facilitate transportation of the upper body exercise cycle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Inventor: Johnny Goldberg
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Publication number: 20090124467Abstract: A recumbent exercise device which provides lower body, upper body and cardiovascular conditioning is disclosed. A pair of leg assemblies and a pair of arm assemblies are pivotally supported by the frame for movement about a transverse pivot axis. The arm and leg assemblies each includes an upward and forward extending lever with the leg assemblies terminating in pedals and the arm assemblies terminating in handles. The arm and leg assemblies are connected to each other for contralateral movement. A resistance mechanism is positioned substantially between the legs of a user.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Mark Hildebrandt, Roger Fettes, Douglas Hennigar, Matthew Paul Weber, Stephen Patrick Telesco, Brian Kurowicki
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Patent number: 7530932Abstract: An apparatus permitting a user to perform an upper body spinning exercise is provided. The design includes a frame and a drive unit. A seat is connected to the frame and configured to support the user. A wheel is positioned in association with the frame and pedals are configured to interact with the drive unit and the drive unit is operatively connected to the wheel. Hand pedals, wide and narrow crank arms, and crank arms configured to rotate independently of each other, may be provided that enable further variation in muscle groups used and enhance the upper body exercise provided by the upper body spinning experience.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: A.A.R.M.-1 LLCInventors: Michael Shane Lofgren, Brian Charles Stewart, Sean J Harrington
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Publication number: 20090111663Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine in which a raise angle of an elliptical path can be adjusted consists of a foot base, a pair of arms, a pair of foot pedaling members, and a raise angle member. When handle parts are held by hands, an opposite exercise can be taken by a left and right grip pole, as the arms are coupled to pedal rods, and a roller slides on a link rod. When both feet step on pedals, the pedal rods will slide on the link rods which drive a pulley to operate, by a function of the foot pedaling members, to achieve a purpose of workout. Furthermore, by using the raise angle member, the pedal rods and the link rods will have a change of raise angle, and the raise angle of the elliptical path is adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Sports Art Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hai-Pin Kuo
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Patent number: 7513853Abstract: An exercise apparatus for exercising a user's body comprises an upper exercise assembly, a lower exercise assembly, and a pair of step assemblies. The upper exercise assembly enables exercising of the user's upper body through alternating extension and retraction of the user's arms. The upper exercise assembly comprises an upright member coupled with an overhead member having an impact member suspended therefrom. The lower exercise assembly comprises an upright member coupled with a base member. The upright member of the lower exercise assembly can be coupled with the upright member of the upper exercise assembly. The pair of step assemblies is pivotally coupled with the lower exercise assembly for exercising the user's lower body through an alternating stepping motion. The user can repeatedly strike the impact member while performing the alternating stepping motion to simultaneously exercise the user's upper and lower body.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2006Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Inventor: Dennis J. Russ
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Patent number: 7510512Abstract: The present exercise machine includes a frame, a seat, foot pedals, a resistance device and a hand crank assembly. The resistance device includes a rotating element such as a cylindrical fan which would require a power input in order to continue rotating. The hand crank assembly is pivotably mounted to the frame such that the hand crank assembly can quickly pivot between a first position suitable for a seated operator and a second position suitable for an upright operator.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Inventor: Michael Blake Taggett
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Patent number: 7507186Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on a floor surface; left and right rocker links pivotally mounted on the frame; left and right reciprocating links having forward ends rotatably coupled to respective rocker links, and rearward ends constrained to move in reciprocal fashion relative to the frame; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right drive links having forward ends rotatably coupled to respective cranks, and rearward ends rotatably coupled to intermediate portions of respective reciprocating members; and left and right foot links having forward ends rotatably coupled to respective rocker links, and rearward, foot supporting ends supported by respective drive links for both rotational and translational movement relative thereto. The resulting linkage assemblies constrain the foot supporting ends to move through elliptical paths, and the paths may be altered by adjusting various components of the linkage assemblies relative to one another and/or the frame.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2007Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Inventors: Kenneth W. Stearns, Joseph D. Maresh, Mark A. Krull
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Publication number: 20090048077Abstract: A stationary exerciser includes two handles pivotally coupled to an upright support of a base, two foot supports each having a front portion coupled to the handles and moveable in a reciprocating action relative to the base and a rear portion coupled to a post of the base with two cranks, two links pivotally coupled between the cranks and the rear portions of the foot supports for allowing the rear portions of the foot supports to be swung relative to the cranks and the base, and a connecting device may connect the foot supports to the cranks for determining a movement of the foot supports relative to the base, and may adjust the moving strokes of the rear portions of the foot supports.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: February 19, 2009Inventors: Jin Chen Chuang, Lung Fei Chuang
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Patent number: 7481753Abstract: The rotatable push-up exercise device provides device for aiding a user in performing push-up type exercises. The device has a platform rotatably mounted on a base. The platform may selectively be held stationary or may be free to rotate when performing push-up exercises. The device includes a gripping bar mounted on the platform. The base is adapted to rest on a support surface, such as the floor. A pair of exercise devices are normally utilized together. In use the user grasps the gripping bar of each device with one hand and performs push-up exercises. Due to the rotation of the support surface with respect to the base, the user is forced to exercise the shoulders and other muscle groups in the user's body, in addition to the arm and chest muscles, in order to maintain a stable position.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2007Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Inventors: Michael Thomas James, Michael Todd Hege
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Patent number: 7481746Abstract: Static pedalling fitness apparatus (1) that, with great accuracy, simulates the real excercise of pedalling on a conventional road biclycle while standing up and swinging the bicycle sideways. For this purpose, the fitness apparatus (1) comprises a fixed part (2) which is basically unmovable with respect to the floor, a movable part (3) which is capable of swinging laterally with respect to the fixed part (2) and which includes the set of pedals (4) and the seat (5), and another tilting part that is the handlebar (6) of the apparatus (1). The handlebar (6) is capable of oscillating separately from the oscillation of the movable part (3), i.e. the handlebar (6) presents a relative swinging movement with respect to the set of pedals (4) and the seat (5).Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2006Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: Wingroup, S. CoopInventor: Inigo Lizarralde Ibarguren
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Patent number: 7479093Abstract: Exercise apparatus has a pair of handles pivotally mounted on a frame and guiding respective user arm motions along swing paths obliquely approaching the sagittal plane of the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Joseph Immordino, Eric C. White, Thomas J. Danowski, Marcos D. Roimicher
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Patent number: 7476187Abstract: A device and methods for assisting a person in body strengthening, stretching, or exercising. One or more base units of particular ratio of dimensions are provided, each having a horizontal bar for use in performing strength and exercise assistance to the user. Owing to their ratio of dimensions, the base units may be placed and oriented to each other in multiple configurations.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2005Date of Patent: January 13, 2009Inventor: Steven A. Corte
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Patent number: 7468025Abstract: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate end cap such that the handle intersects a corresponding end cap and upper portion of a corresponding column of the handle support structure. The device includes a fixed base support attached to the handle support structure, and a bearing assembly to permit rotation of the contiguous handle, end caps and handle support structure by a user with the base support resting on a planar surface. In another example, the handle assembly is detachable from a first surface on the handle support structure and inserted into a second surface to facilitate stowage for travel.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Perfect Pushup, LLCInventors: Stephen G. Hauser, Mark B. Friedman, Alden M. Mills
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Publication number: 20080280735Abstract: An elliptical exercise machine having a frame that is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. The frame includes a base that remains in constant contact with a floor surface when the frame is in both the operational and folded positions. A first mast section extends upwardly and outwardly away from the base. A second mast section is pivotally connected to an upper end of the first mast section. The second mast section is pivoted into vertical alignment with the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position and is pivoted downwardly toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position. First and second swing arm assemblies are pivotally mounted between the second mast section and a flywheel that is mounted on the base. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the first and second swing arms. The handlebars are adjustable in orientation so as to reduce the overall dimensions of the elliptical exercise machine when it is to be folded.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: Spark Innovations, Inc.Inventors: Robert G. Dickie, Steve A. Copeland
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Patent number: 7445584Abstract: An exerciser includes a right pedal and a left pedal, both of which are alternatively operated by the user to drive the right and left links so as to move the right and left swinging arms respectively, such that the hands and feet of the user are exercised. The exerciser includes a resistance mechanism which is located at the front end of the base together with the pedals and the swinging arms, and an adjustable seat is located at the rear end of the base. Therefore, when in maintenance to the resistance mechanism, the maintainers can directly access the resistance mechanism without removing the adjustable seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2008Assignee: Strength Master Fitness Tech Co., Ltd.Inventor: Shen Yi Wu
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Publication number: 20080254949Abstract: It is referred the present invention to an Equipment that makes possible exercises in dual ergometric cycle, simulating ascending stairs exercises for the inferior members and rotational exercises for the superior members, joint or separately, being constituted by a reinforced metallic Chassis (01) with a vertical Compartment (02), a horizontal Compartment (03), sustentation Platforms (1-A) a superior channel ‘V’ Pulley (05) with Cranks with handles (12), a three channels ‘V’ Pulley (07) and a inferior one channel ‘V’ Pulley (06) with Pedals (13) assembled on steel Axle (15) and ball bearings (14) an inertia Wheel (08) linking these devices by automotive Belts (11-19-20) acting mechanism (25) with Cable (26) on the Shoe (09) with pads (17) that will provide slippery attrition against the Wheel (08) of lateral Covers (16-21) Fixation and adjusting supports (27).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: October 16, 2008Inventor: Milton Rodrigues Fernandes
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Publication number: 20080220947Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional fitness bicycle, comprising front and rear wheels, a saddle, a frame and hand-and-foot drive system; the hand-and-foot drive system includes at least one pedal, and a foot drive chainwheel, the foot drive chainwheel being coupled with the pedal via a pedal crank; the hand-and-foot drive system further comprises a front wheel drive system including a hand drive gear, which is driven by a rocker arm integrated with a front fork; the front driving rocker arm is pivoted to the front driving axle seat and drives the front wheel; characterized in that the bicycle further comprises an inertial energy storage wheel for adjusting resistance automatically and a variable-resistance control system, which automatically adjusts kinetic resistance of the inertial energy storage wheel when the bicycle is driven.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2004Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Jie Meng
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Patent number: 7422549Abstract: An easily-assembled bicycle for use by bed-ridden persons is provided. In an embodiment, the present invention is capable of being used in conjunction with both adjustable and non-adjustable beds or other person support. The present invention allows for hand or leg exercises or simultaneous hand and leg exercising (pedaling). In an embodiment, the bicycle includes an anchoring base unit, a top-side unit, a foot-pedal unit and a hand-pedal unit. Use of the present invention allows bed-ridden persons to exercise without depending on health-care workers and helps avoid the serious negative health consequences associated with lack of physical exercise (e.g., loss of muscle strength, calcium depletion, pulmonary embolism and bed sores).Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2003Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: George J. Matthews
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Patent number: 7422548Abstract: An exercise cycle with an extended handle comprises a pair of stands, a seat stand with a seat and a handle stand with a handle bar, which are crisscross pivotally engaged on the middle segment of the both stands, a set of gears pivotally engaged on the lower segment of the seat stand, a pair of pedals with cranks sets on the center of a wheel of the gears, a damper for varying the resistance of the pedal, a shock absorber to smooth the resistance of the pedal, a shaft that one end pivotally connects on a crank of the gears and the other end pivotally engaged on the handle stand, a base pivotally engaged with lower end of the handle stand, and a slide device set on the lower end of the seat stand. The seat stand and the handle stand can relatively move in a kind of scissoring movement when a user tramps on the pedal. By this way, people can exercise both upper and lower portion of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: September 9, 2008Inventor: Ju-Chuan Teng
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Publication number: 20080188359Abstract: An exerciser includes a right pedal and a left pedal, both of which are alternatively operated by the user to drive the right and left links so as to move the right and left swinging arms respectively, such that the hands and feet of the user are exercised. The exerciser includes a resistance mechanism which is located at the front end of the base together with the pedals and the swinging arms, and an adjustable seat is located at the rear end of the base. Therefore, when in maintenance to the resistance mechanism, the maintainers can directly access the resistance mechanism without removing the adjustable seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventor: Shen Yi Wu
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Patent number: 7402127Abstract: The present invention involves a method of securing an exercise device having an elongated base member with a linear track on a topside of the elongated base member to conventional exercise machine in order to exercise multiple muscle groups at once. A slidable body moves within the one or more linear tracks of the exercise device. The slidable body is attached to a pole to be gripped while exercising.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Inventor: Peter A. Rizzo
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Patent number: 7377879Abstract: A pedal adjustable system for an exerciser includes a casing composed of an end member and two side plates connected on two ends of the end member. An adjusting unit is received in the casing and has a threaded rod which can be rotated to move the adjusting unit. The tubular body has two side portions which are movably engaged with two slots in the two side plates. Two pivotal plates each have an end connected to the side portion corresponding thereto and the other end of each of the two pivotal plates is pivotably connected to a pivotable unit on which a pedal is connected. The inclination of the pedal can be adjusted by the user to rotate the threaded rod to pivot the pivotal plates together with the pedal.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 27, 2008Inventor: Ming Nan Chen