Exercise devices inventions 06/07

20070149359 - Brace compliance monitor: A brace compliance monitor is disclosed that includes a compliance sensor, a signal processor, and a display. Compliance data displayed on the display to provide the patient or subject with immediate compliance information on whether they have been wearing the brace for the specified period and in the specified manner.... Agent: Mcguirewoods, LLP

20070149360 - Device for monitoring a user's posture: A device, wearable by a user, includes: a plurality of sensor elements each for providing an indication of position of at least a part of the user's body; a receiver for receiving each indication of position provided by each of the plurality of sensor elements to provide a composite position... Agent: Michael J. Buchenhorner

20070149362 - Personal training device using gps data: A personal training device (10) adapted to assist a user in reaching performance goals, navigating, and accumulating performance statistics. In a preferred embodiment, the device broadly comprises a housing (10); an attachment mechanism (30); a GPS component (40); a user interface (50), including an input portion (52) and an output... Agent: Garmin Ltd. C/o Garmin International, Inc.

20070149361 - System and method for manipulating portable equipment using foot motion: Provided is a system and method for manipulating portable equipment using a foot motion. The system includes a foot motion sense module for sensing a user's foot motion, and collecting sensor data based on the user's foot motion, and the portable equipment for receiving the sensor data based on the... Agent: The Farrell Law Firm, P.C.

20070149363 - Treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill: A treadmill belt lubricating device for an electric treadmill comprises a transversal axle rod disposed at a frame of the treadmill, and a swinging lever longitudinally coupled to the axle rod, wherein an end of the lever includes an inertia weight, and the other end of the lever is coupled... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20070149364 - Exercise device: A control system and method for exercise equipment and the like provides a way to simulate a physical activity in a manner that takes into account the physics of the physical activity being simulated to provide an accurate simulation. According to one aspect of the present invention, the control system... Agent: Price Heneveld Cooper Dewitt & Litton, LLP

20070149365 - Board sport training device and method of use: The present invention provides a board sport training device and a method of use. In accordance with an embodiment, a board sport training device comprises an elongated platform for receiving a user and a base disposed beneath the platform. The base has a front pivot area and a rear pivot... Agent: Westberg Law Offices

20070149366 - Weight training machine having a selector device that is operated easily and conveniently: A weight training machine includes a support frame, and a selector. The support frame includes two parallel guide rods, a plurality of weights, and a drive shaft. The selector device includes a selector that is inserted into a gap between any two adjacent weights and connected to the drive shaft,... Agent: Nikolai & Mersereau, P.A.

20070149367 - Training machine for strengthen training and rehabilitation: The present invention relates to a training machine for strength training and rehabilitation comprising pull or press means, which are arranged to be moved backwards and forwards while a pre-determined number of weights in a weight package is arranged to be lifted and lowered, alternatively, by connection means, and means... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070149368 - Knee rehabilitation device: A rehabilitation device that has a foot support with a width that substantially covers the arch of a patient's foot. The foot support has a closure system that allows the support to snugly receive and support the foot. The device has at least one strap detachably attached to the foot... Agent: Stites & Harbison PLLC

20070149370 - Abdominal exerciser device: The abdominal exerciser of the present invention is an exercise device designed to work the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exerciser includes a leg support that can slide or roll along a track and an upper body support. The abdominal exerciser device is designed to simulate an abdominal... Agent: Cislo & Thomas, LLP

20070149371 - Exercise device for strengthening of abdominal muscles: An exercise device for strengthening of abdominal muscles employing a resistance mechanism is disclosed.... Agent: Stevens Davis Miller & Mosher, LLP

20070149372 - Exercise furniture: A kind of exercise furniture includes a rocking frame and a recliner frame. The rocking frame has a rocking base. The recliner frame, which is supported by the rocking frame, includes a back support and a seat support mounted to the back support to define a recliner angle therebetween, wherein... Agent: Raymond Y. Chan Suite 128

20070149369 - Hanging fitness device for abdominals: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for exercising while safely being slightly suspended off the floor and more specifically a arm attachment apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles of the human body while hanging off the ground. The device, which is movably attached to and detached from an... Agent: Stephen Finch

20070149373 - Foldable low-profile abdominal exercise machine: An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The exercise apparatus may be moveable between a storage mode and an exercise mode. The exercise apparatus may used on a base surface by a user. The exercise apparatus may include a frame for supporting a seat above the base surface. The frame may include... Agent: Madson & Austin Gateway Tower West

20070149374 - Board sport training device and method of use: The present invention provides a board sport training device and a method of use. In accordance with an embodiment, a board sport training device comprises a base comprising a plurality of separate base portions having at least a front pivot area and a rear pivot area. The front pivot area... Agent: Westberg Law Offices

20070149375 - Vibration body shaping device: A vibration body shaping device comprises a flat plate having a top surface for locating hands or legs of the users; and a bottom surface of the flat plate being installed with a movable hinge as a supporting point; a crank having one end connected to the bottom surface of... Agent: Yu-sung Chiang

20070142179 - Exercise-data management server apparatus and exercise-data management system: Disclosed is an exercise-data management system, which comprises a wristband 8 including an IC chip 7 recording therein unique information for authenticating a participant, a studio gate 3 set up in a studio and adapted to wirelessly receive and read the unique information recorded in the IC chip, and an... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20070142175 - Automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment: Various embodiments of the invention are directed towards an automated mechanism for collapsing exercise equipment. The invention discloses electromechanical means for processing an input signal and manipulating physical aspects of the exercise equipment such that the equipment collapses for easier storage or movement. The invention is adaptable to a wide... Agent: Marc E. Hankin, Esq.

20070142176 - Self-regulating endless climbing wall: An improved simulated climbing wall provides a self-regulating endless climbing surface. The structure includes a form including upper and lower at least partially cylindrical outer surfaces, a planar forward surface, and an open back surface. A continuous belt includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface is... Agent: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle,anderson & Citkowski, P.c

20070142178 - Automated physical training system: The present invention is a system for automatically controlling and assessing a user athlete's physical training prowess at certain athletic skills. An apparatus of the present invention can be a treadmill sled having a frame, a rotatable continuous belt mounted on the frame, the belt presenting an upward directed support... Agent: Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.A. 4800 Ids Center

20070142177 - Computerized method and system for fitting a bicycle to a cyclist: This invention is an apparatus for quantitatively measuring the fit of an individual to one or more bicycles or other such human-powered conveyances. The apparatus comprises at least a three-dimensional marker tracking system, a software-based data analysis and presentation computer system, and (if necessary) a means of supporting a bicycle... Agent: Waldean A. Schulz

20070142180 - Trampoline with dual spring elements: A trampoline provides higher performance and greater shock absorption capability by utilizing pairs of springs to connect the rebounding mat to the supporting frame. The springs in each pair are coupled to a common junction on the periphery of the rebounding mat, being disposed vertically with respect to each other.... Agent: Edward S. Sherman, Esq.

20070142181 - Exercise machine back seat for children: The present invention provides an exercise machine back seat for children with a support framework adapted to be secured to the base of an exercise machine at its rear, the framework includes a frontal member including means to secure the support framework to an exercise machine, means to attach a... Agent: Joanne Lachance C/o Gordon S. Clarke

20070142182 - Twisting device for climbing exercisers: A twisting device for a climbing exerciser includes a rotatable member rotatably mounted on a cylindrical tube on the base and the rotatable member includes two flanges so that two connection plates connected with two pedals are respectively connected between the two flanges. The rotatable member is connected with a... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esq.

20070142183 - Shaking endless belt for treadmills: A treadmill includes a frame having two rollers and an endless belt is mounted on the two rollers. One of the rollers is driven by a motor and a control device is electrically connected to the motor so as to control the motor to be rotated in different directions alternatively.... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070142184 - Bicycle trainer: A bicycle trainer is adapted for use with a bicycle. The trainer includes a base and a frame having spaced apart ends adapted to engage and support the bicycle. A pivoting assembly is joined to the frame at a central portion of the frame and to the base. The pivoting... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20070142185 - Walking training apparatus: A walking training apparatus having a support vest, the support vest is adapted to be fitted around the torso of an infant, the support vest having a left bell shaped attachment projection, the support vest having a right bell shaped attachment projection, a left upper strap connected to the support... Agent: Anthony Edw. J Campbell

20070142186 - Portable martial arts practice dummy: The present invention relates to a portal martial arts practice dummy and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to practice dummy for kung fu. The dummy comprises a body and support means, detachably mounted to the body, for detachably securing the body to a floor or a base and supporting the... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20070142187 - Weight lifting simulator apparatus: Weight lifting simulator apparatus includes a primary pneumatic cylinder providing the principal resistance for simulating weight lifting exercise with at least one secondary cylinder in free fluid interconnection with the primary cylinder whereby constant and balanced loading is achieved, with provisions for dynamic simulation of weight inertia effect, and control... Agent: Franz Bonsang C/o Protections Equinox Int'l Inc.

20070142188 - Method of manufacturing a weight plate for interlocking and weight adjustment: A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a... Agent: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, L.L.P.

20070142189 - Apparatus for multi-joint lower limb exercise: An apparatus for multi-joint lower limb exercise is disclosed, which comprises: a first supporting part; a second supporting part, rotatably connected to the first supporting part; and a hydraulic device, connected to the first and the second supporting parts respectively by the two ends thereof, for providing a hydraulic pressure... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20070142190 - Apparatus for multi-joint lower limb exercise: An apparatus for multi-joint lower limb exercise disclosed, which comprises: a first supporting part; a second supporting part, rotatably connected to the first supporting part; a driving device, connected to the second supporting part, for providing a driving force to push the second supporting part to rotate about the first... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20070142191 - Pelvic floor training device: A training device for training the pelvic floor muscles of a human, which can be externally placed on the human body and can be connected to feedback units that produce feedback signals, such as vibrations. The training device is, at least on one side, aligned with the pelvic floor, can... Agent: Dennison, Schultz & Macdonald

20070135265 - Apparatus and method for characterizing contributions of forces associated with a body part of a subject: A method and apparatus for characterizing contributions of forces associated with a body part of a subject when the body part is involved in movement is provided. The method includes causing movement of the body part in a prescribed manner and monitoring quantities related to at least one of displacement... Agent: Bromberg & Sunstein LLP

20070135266 - Methods and apparatus for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness: Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring and encouraging health and fitness. In accordance with a first aspect, an apparatus is provided that is adapted to assist in weight loss and exercise. The apparatus comprises a personal digital assistant (PDA) having computer program code adapted to assist in at least... Agent: Dugan & Dugan, P.C.

20070135264 - Portable exercise scripting and monitoring device: An apparatus, method and computer program product for a portable exercise scripting and monitoring including includes a processor, a separate and user affixable wireless motion sensor configured to wirelessly send motion signals to the processor in dependence on detection of exercise motions associated with either a user's body part or... Agent: Law Office Of Philip A Steiner

20070135269 - Deflectable treadle of an exercise apparatus: A deflectable treadle of an exercise apparatus including at least one flexible connecting element for attaching the treadle to a treadle plank of the exercise apparatus. Based on this configuration, a swinging and reciprocating motion can be imparted to the treadle according to the force applied by the operator. Meanwhile,... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20070135267 - Treadle assembly of an exercise equipment: A treadle assembly of an exercise equipment including a mounting seat, a treadle, a bearing bracket. The mounting seat includes a supporting groove in the middle thereof and two indentations in the middle of both sides thereof. The treadle includes a rigid cylinder at the bottom thereof. The inside of... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20070135268 - Treadle assembly of an exercise equipment: A treadle assembly of an exercise equipment including treadles each with a pair of connection ears for pivotally attaching the treadles to corresponding treadle planks of the exercise equipment. A soft elastic element is fitted at the front and rear sides between the treadles and the treadle planks, respectively. Accordingly,... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20070135270 - Oscillating exercise machine: The present invention relates to a low-impact, time-efficient way to exercise both the cardio-respiratory system and the muscular system, particularly the abdominal and back muscles. The exerciser uses his muscles to oscillate a pivoted carriage within a frame. In one embodiment, the exerciser pedals a crank to pump hydraulic fluid... Agent: Michael J. Roman Clark Wilson LLP

20070135271 - Weight plate: A weight plate have integrally formed handles is provided. The weight plate has a weight plate body having an outer periphery, a first side, and a second side that is substantially flat. The weight plate also has a central bore extending through the body, a raised flange member forming a... Agent: Wong, Cabello, Lutsch, Rutherford & Brucculeri, L.L.P.

20070135272 - Continous tensioning system for fitness apparatus: A fitness apparatus including a frame, at least one resistance member operatively mounted on the frame, and at least one user interface member. A cable and pulley system operatively connects between the at least one resistant member and the at least one interface member. Floating pulleys engage with the a... Agent: Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi

20070135273 - Weight securing system: The invention provides a weight carrying member having a longitudinal axis, such as a weight carrying member on a dumbbell, barbell or other exercise equipment. In one embodiment a plurality of spaced apart holes are provided along the weight carrying member's longitudinal axis. Each of the holes is suitable to... Agent: Sander R. Geising

20070135275 - Exercise apparatus and methods for use: A plyometric exercise device having an elongated shaft, a hand-grip attached to the shaft, and counterweights at the two opposing ends of the elongated shaft, for use in strength development of a user's shoulder and shoulder muscles is described. Also described are methods of using such a plyometric exercise device.... Agent: Locke Liddell & Sapp LLP

20070135274 - Exercise device and method: An exercise device according to which at least one weight is disposed in the enclosure and is locked in the enclosure.... Agent: Haynes And Boone, LLP

20070135276 - Gymnastic machine: Gymnastic machine comprising a frame (10) supporting a load group (30) and provided with at least one load station (80) presenting a respective implement (20) for the execution of a physical exercise; the load group (30) being connected to each implement (20) by at least one flexible member (40) supported... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070135277 - Gymnastic machine: Gymnastic machine (1) including a frame (10), at least one gymnastic implement supported by the frame (10), in association with a load group (30) to provide a resistive load to each implement (20) during the execution of a physical exercise; the load group (30) including a first circuit (40) and... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070135279 - Resistance garments: Resistance garments for providing increased benefits of physical exertion are described herein. The resistance garments provide for manual adjustment or automated adjustment of the tension in resistive elements and/or rods. Adjustment devices such as clam cleats, hooks, knobs, ratchet pulleys, spring loaded pulleys, automated resistance devices, and automated ratchet pulleys... Agent: Lathrop & Gage Lc

20070135278 - Suit for forcedly modifying a human posture and producing an increased load on a locomotion apparatus: The invention relates to medicine and is used for forcedly modifying a human posture and producing an increased load on a locomotion apparatus. The inventive device comprises shoulder, pelvic, knee and foot supports which are connected to each other by loading elements each of which is embodied in the form... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20070135280 - Sliding exercise board: A sliding exercise device comprising of a base board on which is mounted a sliding platform movable from one end of the board to the other in a controlled fashion and a resistance mechanism to provide resistance to the movement of the platform with respect to the board. The base... Agent: Gavin E Hamer

20070135281 - Abdominal exercise machine: An abdominal exercise machine includes a U-shaped base, a head member, two first mounting members, and two handles. The base includes a main portion, and two arm portions extending from opposite ends of the main portion. The head member is mounted to main portion of the base. The first mounting... Agent: Eric Chan

20070135282 - Arch fitness device: A frame includes first adjacent sides and second adjacent sides. The length and width of the frame are adapted to support the human body lying on ones back with feet planted within the frame. An arch of the second adjacent sides extends a predetermined distance from the first adjacent sides... Agent: Nathaniel T. Wallace

20070129216 - Elastic hand and digit exercise device: A hand and digit exercise device having a core section of elastic material surrounding and defining an open space, a plurality of elastic finger loops separate from and disposed about said core section and sized to receive digits of a hand and an elastic connection arm extending between each of... Agent: H. Michael Brucker

20070129217 - Exercise device for cross training: An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine defined user selected arc segment. The... Agent: Rissman Jobse Hendricks & Oliverio, LLP

20070129218 - Folding elliptical exercise machine: A folding elliptical exercise machine is disclosed. The folding elliptical machine has a frame that comprises a base support structure and an upright support structure, wherein the base support structure has a front portion and a rear portion, the front portion having a first end and a second end, wherein... Agent: Workman Nydegger (f/k/a Workman Nydegger & Seeley)

20070129219 - Exercise device: The invention is directed to an exercise device for a wheelchair bound individual comprising a frame assembly having a wheelchair receiving area for permitting a wheelchair bound individual to “wheel up” to the device into an operable exercise position. A first crank assembly is attached to the frame assembly and... Agent: Robert Mahlberg

20070129220 - Jump rope with physiological monitor: A jump rope incorporates a sensor in at least one handle which contacts the hand of an exerciser holding the handle. The output signal from the sensor is provided to a microprocessor programmed to analyze the signal and derive a physiological factor of the exerciser such as heart rate and... Agent: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle,anderson & Citkowski, P.c

20070129221 - Training device for use in association with skates: A weighted training device for use with a skate and more specifically with an ice skate. The weighted training device includes a base that is receivable within an aperture formed between the blade or wheel supports. The base includes first and second ends that are shaped to engage the blade... Agent: Sand & Sebolt

20070129222 - Weight lifting simulator apparatus: Weight lifting simulator apparatus includes a primary pneumatic cylinder providing the principal resistance for simulating weight lifting exercise with at least one secondary cylinder in free fluid interconnection with the primary cylinder whereby constant and balanced loading is achieved, with provisions for dynamic simulation of weight inertia effect, and control... Agent: Franz Bonsang C/o Protections Equinox Int'l Inc.

20070129223 - Weight lifting simulator apparatus: Weight lifting simulator apparatus includes a primary pneumatic cylinder providing the principal resistance for simulating weight lifting exercise with at least one secondary cylinder in free fluid interconnection with the primary cylinder whereby constant and balanced loading is achieved, with provisions for dynamic simulation of weight inertia effect, and control... Agent: Franz Bonsang C/o Protections Equinox Int'l Inc.

20070129224 - Muscle strengthening device: The invention provides an exercise apparatus that is three-dimensionally adjustable to mimic sport-specific motions to enable a user to enhance neuromuscular coordination and develop sport-specific muscles. The apparatus provides unilateral or bilateral exercise. The apparatus has at least one cam assembly that rotates about the x-axis. Each cam assembly has... Agent: Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.

20070129225 - Adjustable abdominal excercise machine: An exercise machine for strengthening the abdominal and back muscles of a user has a frame that includes a front leg pivotally connected to a rear leg. The exercise machine also includes a seat and a backrest for supporting the back of a user during an exercise routine that is... Agent: Madson & Austin Gateway Tower West

20070129226 - Exercise device: An exercise device and method of use thereof, including an exercise platform and an incline base that can be used together or separately. The exercise device can be used for aerobics, strength-training and yoga or a combination thereof. The exercise platform can be rectilinear U-shaped and can include pull rings... Agent: Popovich, Wiles & O'connell, PA 650 Third Avenue South

20070129227 - Bench platform with multiple functions: A bench platform assembly, which has a rectangular deck having a plurality of spaced apart holes therein for permitting the free passage therethrough of an elastic cord or tubing or rope; and a semicircular rocker assembly affixed to a central bottom portion of said deck. Two removable rectangular blocks allow... Agent: Vermette & Co.