Exercise devices inventions 03/07

20070072738 - Foldable trampoline: A foldable trampoline includes a bed unit, and a foldable frame unit operable to move between unfolded and folded states, and including first and second frame sections that cooperate to define a bedding space, that are coupled movably to each other and to the bed unit, and that include first... Agent: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

20070072739 - Hand therapy device: A therapy device includes a device body having one or more holes to engage the fingers of a first hand. A pulling member coupled with the device body is adapted to be grasped by a second hand and adapted to extend or flex, the first hand.... Agent: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Pacwest Center, Suite 1900

20070072740 - Hand therapy device: A therapy device includes a hand engaging element configured to engage with a hand, and configured to at least partially distribute a force. At least one pulling cord having a first end is configured to be connected to the hand engaging element, and having a second end which is configured... Agent: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C. Pacwest Center, Suite 1900

20070072741 - Cross-crawl chair: A cross-crawl chair including a chair frame for supporting a headrest, chair back, chair seat, right and left arm supports, right and left leg supports, and four actuators for moving the supports. The chair also includes a control system which synchronizes the movement of the right arm actuator with the... Agent: Ralph A. Dowell Of Dowell & Dowell P.C.

20070072742 - Pedal angle adjustable device for exercisers: A pedal angle adjustable device for an elliptical trainer includes two adjustable plates pivotably connected between the pedal and two connection plates which are pivotably connected to an end of the pedal. The two adjustable plates each have a positioning hole composed of a plurality of positioning notches and a... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq.

20070072743 - Treadmill belt article, apparatus, and method: A treadmill belt, the belt having a flat inner surface and a cobblestone-shaped or brick-shaped outer surface, is disclosed. A treadmill including the novel belt is useful for improving circulation and balance.... Agent: Cozen O'connor, P.C.

20070072744 - Training apparatus: Training apparatus for physical exercise, preventive exercise and rehabilitation of injuries and increased balance, the apparatus designed as a stationary exercise bicycle, similar to ergometer bikes or spinning bikes. The apparatus consist of a first lower stable frame configured to be supported on a floor and a second upper frame... Agent: Rodman Rodman

20070072745 - Alpine ski training apparatus: A ski training apparatus is provided that simulate movement similar to alpine skiing. A pivoting arm is mounted at the base of the front vertical post and carries a parallelogram linkage assembly, with two flanged wheels mounted on the linkage assembly. A guide swivel is mounted on the floor base... Agent: John Nicholas

20070072746 - Shoe with fixtures for walking on a slope: The shoe with fixtures for walking on a slope comprises a U-shaped base-member 11, having a bottom base-member 11b and two arm base-members 11a extending upward from both ends of the bottom base-member 11b, for being fitted in the heel portion 4, two shafts 12b fixed almost in the middle... Agent: Bromberg & Sunstein LLP

20070072747 - Martial art training tool: The present invention is a martial arts training device. The present invention comprises a post member supported within a cylindrical shape base member that is firmly implanted below ground level. The post member extends vertically upward from the base member to a predetermined height above ground level. A ball target... Agent: Delphine M. James

20070072748 - Weight-training machine having independent power generating function and stack for the machine: Disclosed is a weight-training machine having an independent power generating function, which may improve the exercising effect, control the weight caused by a solenoid without external power together with keeping a conventional button manner and eliminate a space limitation for installation of the machine. The weight-training machine has an independent... Agent: Jiawei Huang J.c. Patents, Inc.

20070072749 - Heel cradle exercise device and footrest: A heel-cradle exercise device and footrest having a base structure, and internal cavity with the geometry to funnel all forces entering said cavity onto the base plate at the internal apex of the funnel shape cavity, a means of straps for fixing or holding one's foot in a flexed position,... Agent: Burns & Levinson, LLP (formerly Perkins Smith & Cohen LLP)

20070072750 - Weight lifting spotting device: A portable self spotting weight lifting safety apparatus comprising uprights positioned on either side of a weight lifting bench. Barbell support arms extending from the uprights and into the pathway of barbells. Rotating screws located in the uprights raise and lower the support arms. When assistance is necessary, the exerciser... Agent: Mchale & Slavin, P.A.

20070072751 - Muscle training device: A muscle training device includes a base seat, a first support arm connected pivotally to the base seat, a second support arm connected pivotally to an impeding unit, and two supporting cushions connected respectively to the support arms. The impeding unit has a housing fixed to the first support arm,... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070072752 - Exercise apparatus: This description is not intended to limit the scope of the claims herein. An exercise device comprising a base that can be oriented at any angle and that defines a plurality of connection interfaces, each of which is designed to carry and restrain one end of a cantilevered resilient member.... Agent: Kregg Alan Koch

20070072753 - Antimicrobial fitness article: A fitness equipment includes a frame element, a user contact element, and an antimicrobial agent persistently associated with the user contact element. The antimicrobial agent provides antimicrobial properties to the treated elements of the fitness equipment.... Agent: Cliff D. Weston

20070066446 - Collapsible umbrella gym: A collapsible umbrella gym for an infant or toddler which is highly portable, and combines the desirable attributes of an activity arch and support mat such as an activity mat. The gym comprises a frame assembly which is selectively movable between collapsed and uncollapsed states. When in its fully deployed,... Agent: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker

20070066447 - Trampoline accessory: A trampoline accessory having a water conduit and water conduit securing means for securing the water conduit to the mat of a trampoline. The water conduit has a water supply inlet and a plurality of water discharging outlets. The water supply inlet is preferably of a first diameter, and the... Agent: Patrick P. Phillips Kremblas, Foster, Phillips & Pollick

20070066448 - Foldable treadmill: A foldable treadmill includes a main member having a base and a deck fixed to the base, wherein the deck has a running belt and two handle bars having ends pivoted on the main member. The handle bars are turned along an axial direction between a first position and a... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070066449 - Compound bicycle exercising device: A compound bicycle exercising device includes a base, a pair of foot pedals rotatably attached to the base with a spindle and cranks, for being operated by users. A pair of handle stems are each pivotally attached to the base with an axle, for being pulled and pushed and operated... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq.

20070066450 - Combination grip for an exercise device: An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a combination of grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having a combination grip that includes hand grips and... Agent: Steven Vosen

20070066454 - Abdominal trainer: Abdominal fitness equipment includes a seat platform, a foot platform with attached bottom wheels, and a track rod that connects into receptacles in both the seat and foot platforms. The track rod acts as a guide so the foot platform will move in a straight line to and from the... Agent: Dickstein Shapiro LLP

20070066452 - Recliner exerciser: A recliner exerciser for simulating walking in which the user can adjust the degree on reclining as well as the amount of simulated walking and exercise his or her legs are subjected. A motorized gear box operates two moveable foot rests in varying degrees of incline to provide minor to... Agent: James W. Hiney, Esq.

20070066451 - Trainig device for muscle activation patterns: A training device isolates muscular force direction from force magnitude to provide improved feedback to a user over conventional exercise equipment which implicitly conflates magnitude and force direction in producing purely kinematic feedback.... Agent: Boyle Fredrickson Newholm Stein & Gratz, S.c.

20070066453 - Training machine: A training machine 10 is for training the muscles of an upper body of a training person M sitting on a seat unit 50 provided in a machine main body, and is provided with an arm unit 60 disposed in the vicinity of the left and right sides of the... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20070066455 - Apparatus and method for promoting fitness: A method of improving the physical strength of a person comprising the steps of performing a load-bearing exercise for a period of time while supporting about the body additional weight to increase the load on the person; after completing the exercise for a number of exercise sessions, adding a relatively... Agent: Law Office Of Michele Holden

20070066456 - Exercise extension handle: A handle for a swing-type exercising device has an adjustable shaft extender connectable to a resistance as the handle is swung for exercise purposes. The handle can also have an offset extension that allows a resistance to apply a torque force to the handle shaft as a swing approaches a... Agent: Brown & Michaels, PC 400 M & T Bank Building

20070066458 - Backswing release handle: An exerciser uses a handle and bracket combined with a resistance that opens the bracket away from the handle to facilitate wrist cocking in a backswing region of a simulated swing. As the handle moves downward and forward toward a hitting region of the swing, the bracket moves to a... Agent: Brown & Michaels, PC 400 M & T Bank Building

20070066457 - Harness resistance for sport, rehabilitation and functional training: The harness resistance for sport, rehabilitation and functional training is a special harness designed to safely secure a resistance to a ball or onto the body. The harness resistance devise can be used to fit any ball or part of the body because it is adjustable. The harness resistance allows... Agent: Dama Claudy Abranchess Lisa Ann Abranchess

20070066459 - Low-impact portable exercise device: An exercise device comprising: a primary support strut, two lever arms, at least two resistance members; the primary support strut being an elongate member with two ends, both distal ends of the primary support strut being affixed with the lever arms, the resistance members being attached to the two lever... Agent: Law Offices Of Andrew Y. Schroeder

20070066460 - Personal exercise device: A personal exercise device having a body mounted shaft housing for mounting a shaft at a position near the rear portion of a user's waist. A shaft is confined within the shaft housing. Two leg mounts are attached to each of two legs of the user near the user's knees.... Agent: John R. Ross, Iii

20070066462 - Exercise belt for stomach muscles: The present invention provides a mechanical device for stimulating stomach muscles, comprising a belt-like element sized to be worn with a section thereof adjacent the stomach muscles of the wearer, the belt being associated with a motor and a power element for driving the motor, the motor being mechanically linked... Agent: Baker Botts LLP C/o Intellectual Property Department

20070066461 - Exercise system: An exercise system is disclosed comprising an inflatable exercise ball having a bore extending therethrough and a resistance apparatus disposed within the lumen.... Agent: Crockett & Crockett

20070066463 - Exercise apparatus for strengthening abdominal muscles: An exercise apparatus that lies flat on the floor having a back rest rises up when supported by two springs. The lower part of the back and buttocks lie horizontal while the upper part of the back is inclined at an angle to the horizontal. When not in use, the... Agent: Stanley H. Kremen

20070066466 - Adjustable laptop holder for exercise equipment: An apparatus in both single and multiple arm forms that adjustably and securely mounts to a variety of exercise equipment and provides adjustable and secure mounting for a laptop computer or similarly configured audio visual device. The apparatus allows for ergonomic access to the laptop or audio-visual equipment for users... Agent: Andrea Jones

20070066464 - Apparatus for stretching hamstrings: A size-adjustable, foldable hamstring stretching apparatus of unitary construction provides for easily, effectively, and efficiently exercising (stretching) the hamstrings. The apparatus consists of a unitary frame and is used in a prone position, thus, avoiding back strain. The apparatus provides means for supporting the user's foot and means for assuring... Agent: Patricia M. Costanzo Pats Pending

20070066467 - Fabric yoga straps: This invention provides composite yoga mats and straps comprising a fabric sheet and loop holes and/or filament loops functioning as hand grips or appendage supports useful in the practice of yoga positions. The yoga straps or mats can to provide support, a stable surface, and moisture absorption for the practice... Agent: Quine Intellectual Property Law Group, P.C.

20070066465 - Stretching apparatus and associated method: An improved stretching apparatus includes a movable back rest and a movable foot manipulator which, when employed together, can provide therapeutic stretching to the leg muscles of a subject. For instance, the improved device can stretch the calves, hamstrings, and other leg muscles. An improved method of employing a stretching... Agent: The Webb Law Firm, P.C.

20070060445 - Method and apparatus for automating arm and grasping movement training for rehabilitation of patients with motor impairment: A method and apparatus for upper limb rehabilitation training of coordinated arm/forearm, forearm/forearm and grasping movements of a motor impaired patient comprises a nonrobotic, passive support, an arm/forearm sensor, a gripping device, a grip sensor capable of measuring an impaired grasping force of a grasping of the patient, a computer... Agent: Daniel L. Dawes Myers Dawes Andras & Sherman LLP

20070060446 - Sound-output-control device, sound-output-control method, and sound-output-control program: A sound-output-control device including an acquisition unit which acquires an anaerobic threshold, a reception unit which receives an input about exercise intensity, a calculation unit which calculates a value indicating a target heart rate of a user on the basis of the acquired anaerobic threshold and the received exercise-intensity input,... Agent: Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, PC

20070060447 - Facial exercise mask: A face exercising device comprising: a stretchable mask having a central aperture for a wearer's face; two connectable top straps connectable behind the wearer's head for securing the top to the wearer's forehead; two connectable bottom straps for attaching the mask to the wearer's chin; and a top strap affixed... Agent: NationalIPRights Center, LLC Scott J. Fields, Esq.

20070060448 - Exercise device: An exercise device includes a body having at least one recess formed therein, the recess being configured and dimensioned to receive a finger of a user, and an elastic member removably disposed around a periphery of the body.... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20070060450 - Elliptical fitness machine having incline adjusting mechanism: A foldable elliptical fitness machine comprises a first frame, a second frame supported by the first frame, and an enabling assembly for enabling the second frame to rotate with respect to the first frame, the first frame securely supported on a floor and the second frame installed an elliptical structure,... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070060449 - Foldable elliptical fitness machine: A foldable elliptical fitness machine comprises a first frame securely supported on a floor and a second frame for installing an elliptical structure, and the second frame is pivotally coupled to the first frame by a pivoting device, such that the second frame can be rotated with respect to the... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070060451 - Treadmill with uneven nonuniform surface: The present invention discloses a dynamic massaging device coupled to an exercise apparatus. This unique system allows users to increase the amount of physical activity in their daily lives while simultaneously stimulating the natural ability of the body to heal itself through induced relaxation and decreased stress. The device provides... Agent: Oc Patent, P.c Attn: Matt Mushet, Esq

20070060452 - Swim training apparatus: One embodiment of the present invention is a swim training apparatus that includes: (a) an arm; (b) a strap adapted to surround at least a portion of a user; (c) a positioner adapted to be disposed at various positions along at least a portion of the arm; and (d) a... Agent: Yi-ming Tseng

20070060453 - Roller trainer assembly: A bicycle exercise assembly adapted to be mounted on a supporting surface includes a bicycle trainer device, adapted to operatively support an exercising person. Also, a relative motion-permitting assembly is adapted to be supported by the surface and to support the bicycle trainer device and to permit relative motion between... Agent: Timothy E. Siegel

20070060454 - Portable exercise apparatus: The invention includes the method and apparatus of attaching exercise equipment, such as various lengths and configurations of elastic resistance tubing, to athletic footwear. Among the many configurations of the invention is whereby the elastic tubing and handle assembly is permanently connected to the sneaker. Another configuration of the invention... Agent: Mesmer & Deleault, PLLC

20070054777 - Generated torque control method for leg body exercise assistive apparatus: A generated torque control method for a leg body exercise assistive apparatus enabling a person to make a leg motion in such a feeling that the person is not wearing the leg body exercise assistive apparatus as much as possible by reducing the weight of the leg body exercise assistive... Agent: Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP

20070054778 - Apparatus and system for measuring and communicating physical activity data: A system is provided for measuring and communicating physical activity data in a multiple user setting. The system generally includes a transmitter for transmitting measured physical activity data. The transmitter produces an addressed signal for the measured physical activity data and transmits the addressed signal to a receiver.... Agent: Cook, Alex, Mcfarron, Manzo, Cummings & Mehler Ltd

20070054779 - Elliptical exercise apparatus: An elliptical exercise apparatus includes an upstanding support connected to a front end of a base support, a rail assembly provided on a rear end of the base support, a wheel assembly mounted on the front end of the base support, a swing rod connected pivotally to the upstanding support,... Agent: Alfred A. Equitz Girard & Equitz LLP

20070054781 - Ice skating training device: An ice skating training device including an arcuate conveyor belt, the belt having a skateable surface; and a plurality of conical rollers supporting said arcuate conveyor belt, at least one of said frusticonical rollers being driven by a motor, ends of said rollers being mounted so that one end is... Agent: Angenehm Law Firm. Ltd.

20070054780 - Treadmill: An articulating treadmill is disclosed that includes a support frame, a motor frame, and a base frame. The motor frame is pivotally attached to the support frame along a first pivot line, and the base frame is pivotally attached to motor frame along a second pivot line spaced from the... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070054783 - Adjustable fitness apparatus having a pressure chamber and an exercise device with a seat: The invention relates to a fitness apparatus for improving the health of the human body by a combination of physical exercise and alternating pressure applied to the body. The fitness device comprises a housing forming a pressure chamber. The housing is adapted to contain a training pressure. The training pressure... Agent: Dykema Gossett Pllc

20070054782 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a base, a bicycle frame movably mounted on the base and having a seat for seating thereon a user, and a gyratory wheel as well as a swinging unit mounted on the bicycle frame in front of the seat and rotatably... Agent: Pro-techtor International Services

20070054784 - Suspension system for walk training: A suspension system for walk training in physical therapy is disclosed to include a framework formed of a top rail and two wheeled posts supporting the top rail, a suspension mechanism, which has a suspension rod suspending from the top rail by a suspension rope for securing a harness for... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq.

20070054786 - Medical analysis and recording system: A system is disclosed for monitoring, recording and analysis of exercise in an exercise machine of the type which uses a cable, having a proximal end and a distal end, and a device, such as a handle, that enables a user to push or pull the proximal end of the... Agent: Milde & Hoffberg, LLP

20070054785 - Uniquely multi-functional exercise device: A multi-purpose exercise apparatus used for linear and rotational resistance exercises with varying heights, diameters, angular ranges and planes. The apparatus relates to a frame (frame 430) and at least one carriage (300) supported by and movable on the frame. The carriage (300) supports at least one spooling force transmitter... Agent: Arthur Drechsler

20070054787 - Apparatus and method for lower back exercise: An apparatus for lower back exercise comprises a support structure and a body support platform supported by the support structure. A pendulum having three segments is connected to the support structure. The pendulum has a first segment; pivotably connected to the support structure; a second segment that proceeds from the... Agent: John A. Thomas

20070054788 - Control system and method for exercise machine: An exercise machine for simulating running has a frame having a forward portion and a rear portion. A shoulder harness is connected to the forward portion of the frame for supporting the torso of the user and preventing the forward movement of the user's body. Two levers are pivotally connected... Agent: John A. Thomas

20070054789 - Circular fitness apparatus and method: A circular fitness apparatus and method. The circular fitness apparatus includes plural flexible exercise attachments attached to a vertical pole in a hollow circular base that can be selected and used for simultaneous group or individual fitness exercises by plural exercise participants. The circular fitness apparatus is useable for group... Agent: Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren P.c.

20070054790 - Exercise apparatus resistance unit: An exercise apparatus resistance unit includes flex members to bend to provide a resistance, a first end piece, a second end piece provided another end of the flex members to secure the flex members to rotate and translate within the body according to a bending motion of the flex members,... Agent: William C. Doble

20070054791 - Adaptable body conditioning apparatus: An adaptable body conditioning apparatus is disclosed having a relatively rigid platform and a resilient elevating and locating member receivable in an opening at an elevated center of the platform for adapting the platform for use in balance enhancing exercises. The locating member includes a releasable grip configured to hold... Agent: The Law Firm Of Harris & Burdick Harold Burdick And Robert Harris

20070049462 - Information exchanging device: An information exchanging device includes a physical information measuring unit, a script executing unit, a radio communication unit, a display unit, and a control unit. The physical information measuring unit is configured to measure physical information of a user. The script executing unit is configured to execute a script of... Agent: Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, PC

20070049461 - Method and apparatus for managing exercise state of user: A method and system for providing a sound source suitable for an exercise state of a user by recognizing the exercise state of the user by measuring heart rate and exercise speed of the user. The method includes: determining a standard heart rate; measuring a heart rate of a user;... Agent: Staas & Halsey LLP

20070049463 - Trampoline frame structure: The present invention discloses a trampoline frame structure, which comprises: multiple transverse pipes, six joint sleeves, and three support pipes, wherein all the transverse pipes are interconnected to form a circle; each joint sleeve has an insertion portion and a clamping portion, and the clamping portion can tightly clamp the... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070049466 - Apparatus and method for altering exercise device electronics and functionality: A treadmill or other form of exercise equipment including a receptacle or other communication port adapted to provide a communication pathway to a cartridge or other removable memory and/or processing platform such that operation of electronics and software resident in some portion of the exercise equipment may be conveniently modified.... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department

20070049465 - Buffer apparatus of a treadmill: A buffer apparatus of a treadmill including a bed rested on the ground, a tread apparatus and a buffer apparatus. A rail upward extends from the bed for a user to hold. The buffer apparatus is connected under the tread apparatus. The buffer apparatus includes an inflatable hollow main body... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070049464 - Folding device for treadmills: A foldable treadmill includes a base and a rectangular frame has an end pivotably connected to the base. An endless belt is reeved through rollers connected to the frame. A folding device is connected between the base and the frame and includes two guide members connected to base and each... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070049467 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus is provided. The exercise apparatus includes a base disposed on a surface, a bicycle frame having a first side and a second side and pivotally mounted on the base, a first supporter disposed on the first side, and a simulating device disposed on the bicycle frame to... Agent: Haverstock & Owens LLP

20070049468 - Team trekking device and methods of using same: Trekkers for group use are disclosed. Each trekker has a plurality of foot securing devices and may have connectors at its ends for connecting the trekker in tandem with another trekker. Methods of using the trekkers are also disclosed. The methods include ways of using the trekkers in tandem and... Agent: Ip & Internet Law North, LLC

20070049469 - Article for free-weight training: A light, ruggedized, easily used, easily storable and shippable article suitable for free-weight training at any number of pre-determined weights, is disclosed. The invention provides a bag suitable for filling with a readily available material such as sand or soil. The bag includes a pouch including indicia presenting a calibration... Agent: Stephen R. Robinson

20070049470 - Rapid circuit training machine with dual resistance: A training machine provides two independently operable resistance systems for providing resistance to the upper and lower body of a user and to enable training equivalent to circuit training in a small amount of time. A first resistance system provides training resistance to the upper body and comprises a first... Agent: Patricia Smith King

20070049471 - Waist twisting exercise machine: A waist twisting exercise machine includes a substantially rectangular frame, an arm press on the left side and the right side of the frame that is movable up and down, and a leg press on a lower portion of the left side and the right side of the frame that... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070049472 - Spotter for use with dumbbell weights: A spotter assembly is disclosed where multiple vertical uprights, cross bars and individual spotters are possible. The cross bars are vertically movable relative to the uprights and the spotters are movable relative to the crossbars.... Agent: Baker & Daniels LLP

20070049473 - Breast sculpting exercise apparatus: A breast sculpting exercise apparatus including a pair of pivotally joined primary plates and secondary plates each pivotally connected to one of the primary plates. The secondary plates are biased away from the primary plates and require force to depress. The apparatus has an open configuration, wherein the primary plates... Agent: Stainbrook & Stainbrook, LLP

20070049474 - Training apparatus: Training apparatus 1 for people that will increase the mobility of the hip-joint and the surrounding muscles (rotator muscles), and joint capsule and ligaments, with a seat 40 arranged on a support 2 with a footrest 20. The footrest 20 is arranged to be pivotable around a pivot axis which... Agent: Dennison, Schultz & Macdonald