Having Separate Foot Engaging Members Reciprocating On Parallel Guide Tracks, E.g., Nordic Skiing Simulator, Etc. Patents (Class 482/70)
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Patent number: 8425437Abstract: A physical therapy device, in one form, provides rotation, flexion and stretching to rehabilitate patients undergoing physical therapy. The physical rehabilitation apparatus can comprise a base and a track coupled to the base with the track configured to slide along the base. The apparatus can further comprise a bearing coupled to the track, the bearing allowing rotational movement about an axis substantially perpendicular to the track and a tread coupled to the bearing. In one form, the apparatus works with a number of attachments.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Inventor: Abel B. Zaborowski
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Patent number: 8419598Abstract: An elliptical exercise device including a frame having a pivot axis, a foot link, a coupling, a swing arm, an engagement mechanism, and a guide system. The foot link has rearward, forward and foot support portions. The foot support portion has a central location. The coupling couples the rearward portion to the pivot axis so that the rearward portion of each foot link travels in a closed path relative to the pivot axis. The engagement mechanism has a first portion coupled to the swing arm and a second portion coupled to the foot link at a location rearward of the central location. The guide system supports the forward portion of the foot link along a preselected reciprocating path of travel as the rearward portion of the foot link travels along its path of travel. The guide system is selectably positionable in a plurality of different positions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Gregory B. May, Peter J. Arnold, Jonathan M. Stewart, Robert Silbernagel
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Patent number: 8333681Abstract: A speed controlled strength machine is provided. The machine includes a frame and a number of support members. A driver is mounted to the frame and includes an adjustable speed controller. During exercise, the user engages grips/handles and pulls them via one-way clutches through the resistive movement of the driver. The clutches are engaged when the user is able to reach a predetermined speed, which is adjustable and controllable.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Inventor: David H. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20120244998Abstract: The current invention relates to an exerciser, especially a crawling exerciser, comprising two hand slides each containing a wheel and two leg slides each containing a wheel, characterized in that, characterized in that it also contains components of a linear parallel track, wherein both the hand slides and the leg slides slide in the track and a damping structure is installed on the wheels or between the wheels and the track. The exerciser of the current invention is convenient, flexible, easy to control, and is easy to perform alternate movements of the hands and legs. It does not damage the floor, carpet or ground, and is very appropriate for indoor application.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Fitcrawl (Shanghai) Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Minghu RAO
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Patent number: 8216115Abstract: An oval transmission structure utilizes lower ends of swaying moving shafts at two sides thereof to pivot to front ends of push-pull shafts, whose front portions slope to a determined angle. Rear portions of the push-pull shafts offer treadle frames for treadles to dispose with feet. Rear portions of the push-pull shafts further offer a track frame. An assistant device provides a sliding block with a fixing bolt superimposed at a side of the lower portion of the swaying moving shaft. An attached shaft pivoted to a side of the sliding block connects to an axle bolt of a transmission shaft, whose front end axially connects to a crank, whose rear end serially connects to a track wheel and whose middle determined position disposes a sliding wheel thereunder. The reciprocation brought about by the feet, the two cranks axially trigger the front ends of the two transmission shaft for achieving a relative oval action.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Inventor: Ying-Chou Lai
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Publication number: 20120172176Abstract: This invention provides a lower-limb off-axis movement training apparatus, which is mounted on the movement part of a sagittal plane exercise machine and allows the user to perform off-axis movement training during sagittal plane functional movements. The said apparatus for the lower limb off-axis training consists of a base, an off-axis movement generating part mounted on the base, and a foot container supported by the off-axis movement generating part. The said off-axis movement generating part comprising at least one of the following two: (1) off-axis pivoting generating part, which generates the pivoting movement of the foot container; (2) off-axis sliding generating part, which generates the sliding movement of the foot container. A feedback training system including the said training apparatus is provided. While the user performs sagittal plane movements of the lower limbs, the said system provides off-axis movement training integrated with the sagittal plane movements.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2009Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: REHABTEK LLCInventors: Li-Qun Zhang, Yupeng Ren
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Patent number: 8206271Abstract: A cyclical skating motion exercise machine has a base frame assembly. A first pedal arm mounted on a first pedal axle, wherein the first pedal axle is substantially vertical. A first link assembly mounted to the first pedal arm at a first pedal joint. The first pedal joint provides motion between the first link assembly and the first pedal arm. A first pedal mounted to the first pedal arm for supporting a user's foot. A second pedal arm is mounted on a second pedal axle, wherein the second pedal axle is substantially vertical. A crank assembly has a first link assembly is mounted to the a crank assembly, and the crank assembly has rotational inertia is substantially orthogonally to the first pedal axle.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Inventor: Yong S. Chu
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Patent number: 8128540Abstract: An exercise system is provided in which multiple exercise routines may be conducted with a single system. The exercise system may be used for skiing exercises, rowing exercises, and for weight training/resistance exercises. The exercise system may also be stored in a compact position and may by integrated with articles of furniture for space saving benefits. In one embodiment, resistance to motion is provided by one or more tension transmission members and may be selectively adjusted by controlling the configuration of the tension transmission member relative to a torsion spring. Use of intermediate devices between the spring and the tension transmission member are described that provide a non-linear relationship between force and displacement. In another embodiment, the tension transmission member may be configured in different positions by adjusting the position of movable pulleys, thereby allowing the device to be used for a number of different exercise routines.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Studio Moderna SAInventors: Zdenko Sav{hacek over (s)}ek, Sandi Ce{hacek over (s)}ko
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Patent number: 8113997Abstract: The present invention discloses an article of manufacture having at least one curved rail that is supported in an upright position with a supporting mean. The supporting means may be a stand, which may also contain at least one-foot holder and an arm bar. The curved rail or rails contains a seat that is capable of laterally sliding along the curved rail. The seat may swivel and contain handles for additional set of exercises.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Products of Tomorrow, Inc.Inventors: Juan Fernandez, Robert Kennedy, Paul McGrath
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Patent number: 8100815Abstract: An exercise device comprising a frame; and a plurality of platforms for accommodating an exerciser's feet, each platform of the plurality of platforms including at least one moving member for facilitating both a divergent movement and a convergent movement. The device includes a tensioning structure for providing adjustable resistance.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2010Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Inventors: Matt Balaker, Christopher Thompson
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Patent number: 8092348Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Patent number: 8075453Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elongated connector, a user engagement connected to one end of the elongated connector for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user, and a resistance mechanism for resisting a tensile force applied to the end of the elongated connector. The lower body exercise machine includes an exercise bicycle adapted for use with the upper body exercise module. The resistance mechanism includes a reel through which the elongated connector is wound and the reel containing a means of providing resistance against the action of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
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Publication number: 20110294627Abstract: An oval transmission structure utilizes lower ends of swaying moving shafts at two sides thereof to pivot to front ends of push-pull shafts, whose front portions slope to a determined angle. Rear portions of the push-pull shafts offer treadle frames for treadles to dispose with feet. Rear portions of the push-pull shafts further offer a track frame. An assistant device provides a sliding block with a fixing bolt superimposed at a side of the lower portion of the swaying moving shaft. An attached shaft pivoted to a side of the sliding block connects to an axle bolt of a transmission shaft, whose front end axially connects to a crank, whose rear end serially connects to a track wheel and whose middle determined position disposes a sliding wheel thereunder. The reciprocation brought about by the feet, the two cranks axially trigger the front ends of the two transmission shaft for achieving a relative oval action.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Inventor: Ying-Chou Lai
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Patent number: 8057362Abstract: An exercise device provides a revolving range of motion around an axis designed to provide an exercise of the whole torso muscles in one block. Multiple embodiments include a base frame, an arm portion connected to and extending from the base frame and a rotatable platform mounted on the arm portion. In some embodiments, the arm portion is adjustable and is configured to form a plurality of angles with the base frame, and the platform is configured to be mounted on the arm portion at a plurality of distances from a center of the base frame. Other embodiments include a base frame, a substantially enclosed track mounted on the base frame, a rolling mechanism that rides on the substantially enclosed track and a rotatable platform that rides on the rolling mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventor: Yasser Nadim
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Patent number: 8043195Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes a support frame upon which is mounted a curvilinear track, the curvilinear track substantially conforming to a runner's footpath while striding. A first foot engaging support is secured to the curvilinear track for movement thereabout while exercising in accordance with the present invention. A resistance assembly is secured to the foot engaging support for applying resistance as a user moves the foot engaging support about the curvilinear track. A slide including a curvilinear carriage rides upon the curvilinear track and a first user engaging support is coupled to the slide for movement about the curvilinear track. A linear carriage rides upon a linear carriage rail supported by the support frame and a resistance assembly is coupled to the linear carriage. A slide bar links the curvilinear carriage of the slide to the linear carriage for the application of resistance as the user engaging support is moved about the curvilinear track.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2010Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: TC Motions, IncInventor: Thomas Cunningham
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Patent number: 8021276Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Patent number: 7988600Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprises: a frame; a crank system comprising first and second crank system coupling locations, the crank system being supported by the frame; a right foot support member; a left foot support member; a first flexible support system comprising a first flexible element, the first flexible element coupled to the right foot support member and the first crank coupling location; and a second flexible support system comprising a second flexible element, the second flexible element coupled to the left foot support member and coupled to the second crank coupling location, and an adjustment assembly, wherein the user of the exercise apparatus may undertake a stepping motion or an instantaneously variable striding motion, and wherein the structural geometry of the exercise apparatus can be changed with operation of the adjustment assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Inventor: Robert E. Rodgers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20110183814Abstract: An apparatus for aerobic leg exercise of a seated user includes a first unit having means for supporting a first linear track on a floor, means for joining a first unit to the first linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the first unit along the first linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A second unit has means for supporting a second linear track on the floor, means for joining a second unit to the second linear track for non-resistive movement and means for enabling the seated user with a multi-positional contact for moving the second unit along the second linear track without substantial vertical movement of the seated user's knee. A means secures the first unit and the second unit at a desired splay angle and a means stabilizes the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Kelvin Raumann, Wanda L. Raumann
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Patent number: 7981005Abstract: An exerciser includes a base comprising a rotatable central seat and a fixed support upwardly extending out of the seat; first and second carriage assemblies each comprising two opposite rails each having one end formed as a joint pivotably secured to either side of the seat, a bar across the other ends of the rails, and a foot plate adapted to rotate horizontally with respect to the rails and move along the rails; and first and second damping assembly in the first and second carriage assemblies respectively and each comprising two rollers fixedly secured to the seat between the joints and an intermediate portion of the bar respectively, an elastic belt passing the rollers, and two attachments at both ends of the first elastic belt respectively, the attachments being releasably fastened at either carriage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2010Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: Jao-Hsing Tsai
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Patent number: 7981007Abstract: A cyclical skating motion exercise machine has a base frame assembly. A first pedal arm mounted on a first pedal axle, wherein the first pedal axle is substantially vertical. A first link assembly mounted to the first pedal arm at a first pedal joint. The first pedal joint provides motion between the first link assembly and the first pedal arm. A first pedal mounted to the first pedal arm for supporting a user's foot. A second pedal arm is mounted on a second pedal axle, wherein the second pedal axle is substantially vertical. A crank assembly has a first link assembly is mounted to the crank assembly, and the crank assembly has rotational inertia is substantially orthogonally to the first pedal axle.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2011Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Inventor: Yong S. Chu
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Patent number: 7955240Abstract: An exercise device including a frame including a base frame and first and second posts extending substantially orthogonally from substantially outer ends of the base frame, a first platform rotatably connected to the base frame and selectably lockable in at least one position. The first platform includes a curved track mounted on the first platform such that a lowest point of the curved track is substantially near a center of the first platform and a pair of high points are located substantially near opposite outer edges of the first platform. A rolling mechanism is configured to ride on the curved track. A second platform rotatably mounted to the rolling mechanism is selectably lockable in at least one position. Such an exercise device provides multiple ranges of motion designed to provide an abdominal exercise that targets various different abdominal muscle regions, and may also provide an aerobic and/or cardiac workout.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Yasser Nadim
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Patent number: 7955225Abstract: This pedal exerciser allows normal walking and running in place on pedals (16, 17) reciprocal back and forth by returning the pedal from varying strides to a forward step-down position in response to user's end of stride action of stepping down on the forward pedal and lifting the other foot at the rear. A return force is applied to a pedal only during its return stroke, avoiding the high force opposing user's stride of elastic return devices. This enables high return forces to return the pedals at high stride rates and long strides without high user stride effort, making possible pedal exercisers allowing normal, varying walk-run strides as on powered treadmills but without a motor drive. Mechanical and pneumatic versions are described, manual and motorized, providing cushioned step-down with automatic stride length, speed variation and stopping responding to user's foot force.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1999Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: William Edward James
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Patent number: 7955229Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a portable therapeutic exercise device and more particularly a convenient exercise device, which is particularly adapted for restoring and/or maintaining the range of motion of post-operative patients and also having general therapeutic use. The disclosed device has several significant and novel improvements over prior art devices. Several improvements have resulted in a device which is much easier and less expensive to produce, lighter, more convenient to transport and to store. The device has a lightweight base frame, and a moveable carriage connected thereto. A plurality of elastic members couple the base to the carriage to supply resistant force while in operation.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Inventor: Gary Graham
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Publication number: 20110105283Abstract: A ski exercising apparatus includes a ski unit including two ski members each having a wavy slide rail extending in a front-to-rear direction, two pedal units mounted slidably and respectively on the slide rails of the ski members, at least one pull rope mounted movably to the ski members and having two opposite ends connected respectively to the pedal units, two handle units connected pivotally and respectively to the ski members, and at least one connection unit disposed between and interconnecting the ski members and adjustable to change the position and orientation of one of the ski members relative to that of the other ski member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2009Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: Asia Regent LimitedInventor: William Lin
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Patent number: 7935032Abstract: An exercise system for simulating the motions involved in boarding sports such as surfing or snowboarding in a repetitive manner which allows for a cardiovascular, aerobic exercise that builds and tones the same muscles and reflexes used in boarding sports. The exercise system generally includes a frame including a first track and a second track. The first track is positioned parallel with the second track. A carriage assembly is slidably mounted on the first track and the second track such that the carriage assembly may freely slide back and forth along the tracks. The carriage assembly is adapted to tilt about a horizontal axis of rotation and swivel about a vertical axis of rotation. By sliding the carriage assembly along the tracks and utilizing the swiveling and tilting motions, the operator may simulate the motions and exercises encountered while enjoying boarding sports such as wakeboarding, snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 3, 2011Inventor: Robert A. Jackson
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Patent number: 7931568Abstract: A ski exercising apparatus includes a ski unit including two ski members each having a wavy slide rail extending in a front-to-rear direction, two pedal units mounted slidably and respectively on the slide rails of the ski members, at least one pull rope mounted movably to the ski members and having two opposite ends connected respectively to the pedal units, two handle units connected pivotally and respectively to the ski members, and at least one connection unit disposed between and interconnecting the ski members and adjustable to change the position and orientation of one of the ski members relative to that of the other ski member.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Asia Regent LimitedInventor: William Lin
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Patent number: 7931566Abstract: Exercise apparatus, which may be an elliptical cross trainer, has a rotating inertial flywheel driven by user-engaged linkage exercising a user. A user-actuated brake engages and stops rotation of the flywheel upon actuation by the user.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Todd C. Radke, Matthew A. Donner, Jon A. Strommen, Benjamin J. Hitter, Nicholas T. Schaub, Peter H. Haugen
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Patent number: 7922625Abstract: An exercise device includes a first foot link and a second foot link. The first foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a first axis. The first portion of the first foot link is pivotable about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second portion is pivotable of the first foot link is pivotable about an oscillating third axis perpendicular to the first axis. The second foot link has a first portion and a second portion linearly guided along a fourth axis parallel to the first axis. The second portion of the second foot link is pivotable about a fifth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis. The first portion of the second foot link is pivotable about an oscillating sixth axis perpendicular to the fourth axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventor: Steven M. Grind
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Patent number: 7887465Abstract: An exercise device includes a first crank arm assembly and a second crank arm assembly supporting opposite portions of a guide. A first foot pad is coupled to the guide to reciprocate along the guide. A foot pad link has a first end portion pivotably connected to the foot pad and a second end portion pivotably supported about an axis that is movable along one of a plurality of user selectable paths, each of the plurality of user selectable paths having a different length.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventor: Alexander J. Uffelman
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Patent number: 7887463Abstract: An exercise apparatus including a frame having a front portion and side portions, independently movable foot platforms connected to the frame, the foot platforms being movable in at least fore-aft and lateral directions, each of the foot platforms comprising a carriage and a movable portion, the movable portion being configured for elevational movement with respect to the carriage so as to provide a variety of exercises involving independent leg motion in any one, two or three axes and independently variable generally opposing resistance modules connected between the foot platforms and the frame where the variable resistance modules are configured to independently control elevational travel of the movable portion and fore-aft, abduction and adduction movement of the foot platforms and are conveniently adjustable during or before use.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Neuberg et al.Inventors: Gerald W. Neuberg, Jeremy B. Neuberg
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Publication number: 20110021325Abstract: The present invention provides for an exercise apparatus comprising a pair of support-plates such as foot plates arranged for reciprocal motion along adjacent and parallel paths of travel which can be defined by an associated, and preferably gently concave, track serving to present a support surface for supporting the said support-plates and along-which the support-plates move during the reciprocal motion; the support surface further serving to define the paths of travel, and wherein the support surface further defines, at least in part, a slope for the paths of travel and wherein weight means can be provided to be moved by way of the footplate and so as to offer resistance to the movement of plates over the said track.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: ENANEF LimitedInventor: Neil Summers
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Patent number: 7874963Abstract: An exercise device reciprocates footpads along curved tracks having first pivotally supported ends and second ends that are alternately raised and lowered with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventor: Steven M. Grind
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Patent number: 7854691Abstract: An exercise apparatus is disclosed herein, including a frame, a rotating assembly, two supporting rods, two swing arms, two links, and two pedals. The front ends of the supporting rods are connected respectively to two connecting points of the rotating assembly, and the rear end of each supporting rod moves back and forth along a corresponding track. The front ends of the links are connected respectively at two swing ends of the swing arms. Each pedal is mounted at the rear end of a corresponding link and pivotally coupled to a corresponding supporting member. The distance between the bottom of a circular path of the connecting points and the tracks is smaller than 10 cm. The length of the supporting rod is smaller than two times diameter of the circular path. The longitudinal horizontal distance between the front edge of the closed path and the rear edge of the circular path is smaller than 20 cm. The rear ends of the supporting rods are located between the front ends and rear ends of the pedals.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: December 21, 2010Assignee: Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yun-Bo Long, Hung-Mao Liao, Te-Chang Huang
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Patent number: 7850578Abstract: An exercise device and corresponding methods involving a frame; a track being mechanically coupled to the frame; and a plurality of platforms for accommodating an exerciser's feet, each platform of the plurality of platforms including at least one moving member for facilitating both a divergent movement and a convergent movement, the at least one moving member moving on the track. The device includes a tensioning structure for providing adjustable resistance.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventors: Matt Balaker, Christopher J. Thompson
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Patent number: 7846073Abstract: The present invention provides for a leg exerciser device offering a pair of footplates arranged for inward and outward reciprocal movement along a respective pair of rails and whereby each of the footplates is operatively connected by way of support arms to a variable number of weights so as to increase the resistance offered by apparatus during an exercise routine. The path of travel of each footplate and the configuration of each arm is such that the vertical distance moved by the weights is greater than the vertical distance moved by each footplate during its reciprocal motion along the rails so as to enhance the degree of work undertaking during an exercise routine.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2009Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: ENANEF LimitedInventor: Neil Summers
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Patent number: 7811207Abstract: An exercise apparatus links rotation of a crank to generally elliptical motion of a foot supporting member. A foot supporting linkage is movably connected between a rocker and a crank in such a manner that the foot supporting member moves through paths of motion which are fixed, adjustable or variable.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2009Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Inventors: Kenneth W. Stearns, Joseph D. Maresh
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Patent number: 7803091Abstract: A ski exercising apparatus has a set of at least two parallel, partially arcuate rails joined to an underlying frame structure at opposite ends, the rails providing a track rising from each end, a wheeled carriage riding on the track, such that the carriage, in side-to-side movement rises to a maximum height at the center of the track, and descends from the center to each side, at least one articulated footpad mounted to the wheeled carriage, and at least one power band providing constraint for the wheeled carriage as it rides on the track. A variety of improvements in such an exercising apparatus are taught and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2006Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Inventor: R. Joel Loane
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Patent number: 7798943Abstract: An exercising device has two rails, two feet, two sliding footrests, an articulated assembly, at least one resilient member and two handles. The rails are parallel. The feet are mounted on the rails. The sliding footrests are mounted slidably on the rails. The articulated assembly is mounted on the rails and is connected pivotally to the sliding footrests. The handles are mounted detachably on the articulated assembly. The exercising device allows conditioning of a neck, arms, thighs, abdomen and back, especially vastus lateralis and vastus medialis muscles of the thighs.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2009Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventor: Cheng-Ta Tsai
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Patent number: 7794362Abstract: An exercise device providing a running and stepping foot action is configured to have an adjustable stride length which may be varied and reconfigured by a user while the device is in operation. The device effectively decouples the horizontal and vertical paths of travel of a user's foot. In this regard, the device includes a foot link which moves in a substantially horizontal path of travel under the control of a reciprocating link which engages a portion of the foot link. A control link engages another portion of the foot link and moves it in a substantially vertical direction under control of a crank assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Larry D. Miller TrustInventor: Larry D. Miller
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Patent number: 7789806Abstract: A scissors-like exercising apparatus includes two bodies intersecting with each other, a pivoting unit located between the two bodies, and two sliding units coupled to lower ends of the two bodies. To operate the present invention, the user grasps the tops of the two bodies and stands on the sliding units to retract and extend the two bodies inward and outward like the operation of a pair of scissors.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 7, 2010Inventor: Chung-Chin Yang
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Publication number: 20100222180Abstract: A lower limb function training device which the user themselves can use safely with no sense of fear, which is used to prevent thrombophlebitis known as economy syndrome, which allows the user to select the type of exercise, and which enables to train own lower limbs in the narrow area is provided with a foot rest bar (501), in which both the feet are put on, a supporting structure (502) of the foot rest bar that has repulsive force which can be extended, a storage device (503) of said supporting structure and said foot rest bar, a pivot axis (504) of which load device (507) which enable to set the device to detect the number of times, speed to move and brake is mounted and a set up structure (506) for the supporting structure of the foot rest bar to a case (505).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2009Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventor: Shigeo Takizawa
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Patent number: 7775936Abstract: An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elongated connector, a user engagement connected to one end of the elongated connector for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user, and a resistance mechanism for resisting a tensile force applied to the end of the elongated connector. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for adjusting the incline of the user platform of the lower body exercise machine and/or a mechanism for adjusting an attached railing between a close position suitable for gripping by the user and a far position sufficiently distant from the close position to prevent interference with the full natural arm swing of the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2005Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventor: William T. Wilkinson
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Patent number: 7775943Abstract: An exercise machine, including an elastic band and a tension fulcrum positioned so that the band extends around the tension fulcrum to provide resistance exercise to the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Inventors: Suzanne R. Vittone, Larry W. Vittone, William M. Vittone
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Patent number: 7771324Abstract: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using a vertical support column; pedal track covers; a mechanism to provide constant resistance to pedal motion; and pedal impact absorption.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Timothy T. Anderson, Juliette C. Daly, Byron T. DeKnock, Joe Immordino, Marcos Roimicher, Eric White
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Patent number: 7758469Abstract: An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventors: David E. Dyer, Sean Horita, James S. Birrell, Rodney P. West, Jonathan M. Stewart
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Publication number: 20100144496Abstract: A speed controlled strength machine is provided. The machine includes a frame and a number of support members. A driver is mounted to the frame and includes an adjustable speed controller. During exercise, the user engages grips/handles and pulls them via one-way clutches through the resistive movement of the driver. The clutches are engaged when the user is able to reach a predetermined speed, which is adjustable and controllable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2009Publication date: June 10, 2010Inventor: David H. Schmidt
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Patent number: 7731635Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, a pair of foot supports, and at least one four-bar linkage assembly coupled to the frame. The at least one linkage assembly is coupled to at least one of the foot supports. The four-bar linkage assembly directs the foot support in a generally elliptical motion while in use. The generally elliptical motion defines a major dimension extending at an angle from horizontal that is within the range of about thirty degrees (30°) to about seventy-five degrees (75°) and the major dimension having a length that is within the range of about ten inches to about eighteen inches.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Precor IncorporatedInventor: David E. Dyer
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Multi-directional body swing, turn and twist trainer with interchangeable and adjustable attachments
Patent number: 7722514Abstract: An exercise apparatus for providing multi-directional training to the body of a user is disclosed. The exercise apparatus allows the user to exercise the mid-section, hips, legs, ankles and connective tissues enjoining all the muscles in these areas. The exercise apparatus comprises a main frame, a foot platform (preferably two) and means for attaching the foot platforms to the main frame. The exercise apparatus is designed to be free standing or to be mounted onto other supporting structures. The apparatus has multiple interchangeable parts, attachments and accessories for allowing several types of exercises.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: BVP Holding, Inc.Inventor: Robert A. Paine, Jr. -
Patent number: 7713178Abstract: The invention relates to a skating simulating exercise device including a force transmission means, which exponentially increases the amount of force required to spin a flywheel as the user approaches the limits of ovoid shaped boundaries, thereby eliminating abrupt stoppages and to simulate the digging in and pushing off actions in a real skating stride. The skating simulating exercise device also includes resistance to both rearward and lateral motion, which can be linked together to more effectively strengthen all aspects of a skater's motion.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Robert Edmondson
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Patent number: RE42699Abstract: A stationary exercise device includes a frame member having a transverse pivot axis. A first and a second foot tread member are operatively associated with a coupling member for pivotally coupling the first end of each foot tread member to the a respective pivot axis at a predetermined distance from the pivot axis, so that each foot tread member first end travels in an arcuate path about the pivot axis. Each foot tread member moves independently of the other foot tread member. Each foot tread member second end is operatively associated with a glide member for moveable coupling of the second end of each foot tread member to a support surface. The glide members direct each foot tread member second end along a reciprocating path of travel, as each foot tread member first end travels in an arcuate path.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: The Shifter, Inc.Inventor: Jase Graber