Exercise devices inventions 02/08

20080051259 - Elliptical exercise apparatus: An elliptical exercise apparatus includes two cranks disposed rotatably on a frame and rotatable about a common crank axis, two rails each disposed fixedly on the frame and having a non-circular guide slot, two extension links connected respectively, radially, and slidably to the cranks and mounted with rollers disposed respectively... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080051258 - Elliptical exercise device and methods of use: An exercise device can include a pair of pedal members, each of which can be rotatably connected on at least one end to a planet gear that is rotatable about a sun gear on each side of the device. The pedal members and the planet gears can be rotated to... Agent: Kilpatrick Stockton LLP

20080051263 - Systems and methods for functional training exercises having function-specific user interfaces: Systems and methods for functional training exercises having a function-specific user interface are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly for performing a functional training exercise that simulates an activity involving a hand-held device includes a load, a support assembly, and a force-transferring assembly. A user interface includes a handle... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080051269 - Exercise assemblies having foot-retaining apparatus: Exercise assemblies having apparatus that retain the feet of a user during an exercise are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load, and a support assembly operatively positioned relative to the load and including a base assembly. A force-transferring assembly is operatively coupled between the load and... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080051268 - Exercise assemblies having self-adjusting pad devices: Exercise assemblies having self-adjusting pad devices are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load and a force-transferring assembly operatively coupled between the load and at least one exercise station such that a training force applied to the at least one exercise station induces an associated force on... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080051266 - Exercise bench assemblies having wheels with integral brakes: Exercise bench assemblies having wheels with integral brakes that automatically engage and disengage during use of the bench assembly are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise bench assembly includes a support portion, and a frame assembly coupled to the support portion. A wheel assembly is coupled to the frame assembly... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080051267 - Functional training exercise apparatus and methods: Exercise apparatus and methods having adjustable frame members are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes a load, a support assembly, and a force transferring assembly. The support assembly includes a pair of outwardly extending frame members coupled to an upwardly projecting portion by a coupling assembly. The coupling... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080051265 - Leg exercise apparatus: A convertible leg exercise apparatus for performing different leg exercises has a first leg exercise arm pivotally mounted on a frame for rotation about a first pivot axis and a second leg exercise arm pivotally attached to the first arm for rotation about a second pivot axis spaced below the... Agent: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

20080051256 - Exercise device with on board personal trainer: An exercise device with an on board personal trainer is provided. The exercise device comprises a frame, a movable element operatively coupled to the frame, a resistance assembly coupled to the frame and to the movable element such that the movable element moves against resistance provided by the resistance assembly,... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080051257 - Playground equipment: Playground equipment may include a support structure. The support structure may include a platform and one or more supports sized and configured to support the platform at height above a support surface. The supports may include one or more generally vertical supports and/or one or more generally angled supports. A... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080051260 - Exercise device with pivoting assembly: A non-impact exercise device comprising a framework, resistance assembly, and a pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly contains a pair of link arms pivotally coupled to a pair of foot support members. The link arms have handles for the user to grip and the foot support members have foot platforms for... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080051261 - Exercise protocols for treadmills and bicycle ergometers for exercise, diagnostics and rehabilitation: In exercise testing it is desirable to have an exercise protocol which helps to maximize the subject's ability to reach their peak workload. The exercise protocols taught here are designed to give exercise workloads which can be progressively graded and use natural cadences of walking and running to give a... Agent: Carter, Deluca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP

20080051262 - Variable weight device: A variable weight device for an exercise device including a housing. A flexible length of cable can be stored within the housing. The length of the cable extending from the housing can be adjustable. A length of flexible weight can be secured to one of the housing and the cable.... Agent: Hamilton, Brook, Smith & Reynolds, P.C.

20080051264 - Dual action weightlifting machine: A dual action weightlifting machine has a stationary frame and first and second spaced vertical guides slidably mounted on the stationary frame for horizontal sliding movement relative to the frame. A horizontally extending exercise bar assembly has spaced first and second vertical slides slidably mounted on the vertical guides for... Agent: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

20080051270 - Weight lifting exercise devices with arm straightening feature: zar-bar and zar-bell: A new weight-training device for the arm involves an arm-straightening feature. The device comprises a weight at the distal end and one or more elongated members extending from the hand to the mid-shoulder of the user. The device further comprises a ring at the proximal end to encircle the user's... Agent: Trojan Law Offices

20080051271 - Exercise device and methods: A portable exercise device is disclosed for improving a user's posture. Even though the exercise device is portable, it provides an active workout of those muscles involved in maintaining correct posture. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the exercise device in accordance with the present invention includes... Agent: Patent Administrator Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

20080051272 - Weight lifting exercise device with arm straightening feature: A new weight-training device for the arm involves an arm-straightening feature. The device comprises a weight at the distal end and one or more elongated members extending from the hand to the mid-shoulder of the user. The device further comprises a ring at the proximal end to encircle the user's... Agent: Trojan Law Offices

20080051273 - Exercise device: The present invention is directed to providing an exercise device, particularly a compact and portable device for performing more effective push-ups. An apparatus for performing pushups thereupon, the apparatus having a foot supporter coupled via a connecting means to a hand supporter.... Agent: Bruce E. Lilling Lilling & Lilling PLLC

20080051274 - Multi-function exercise machine and bench: An exercise machine suitable for exercising a person's muscles contains a frame (100), a seat (102) situated over the frame, a seatback (104 or 104U), a connection mechanism (106 or 106U) for flexibly and adjustably connecting the seatback to the frame or/and the seat, and a pedaling mechanism (114 or... Agent: Ronald J. Meetin, Attorney At Law

20080045386 - Skating simulation exercise device: 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... Agent: Teitelbaum & Maclean

20080045384 - Training system, operation terminal and computer-readable recording medium storing training assist program: A training system including: a training equipment provided with a movable portion for allowing an exerciser to perform an exercise; and an operation terminal for transmitting operation information for an action of the movable portion to the training equipment. The training equipment includes: an equipment-side receiver for receiving the operation... Agent: Jordan And Hamburg LLP

20080045385 - Recumbent elliptical exercise apparatus with adjustment: The present invention relates to a recumbent exercise apparatus that provides elliptical foot exercise with arm exercise. More particularly, the present invention relates to an exercise machine having separately supported pedals for the feet and arm exercise coordinated with the motion of the feet. The pedals articulate to provide lower... Agent: Paul W. Eschenbach

20080045387 - Apparatus and methods for moveable exercise benches: Moveable exercise benches are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise machine includes a load, an exercise station, and a force-transferring assembly operatively coupling the exercise station and the load. A moveable support is positioned proximate the exercise station and is adapted to support a user during an exercise. The force-transferring... Agent: Lee & Hayes, PLLC

20080045388 - Weight lifting grip device: A support for use with exercise equipment, the support configured to fit within the hand of a user between the hand the exercise equipment. A body of the support is configured to aid in filling the space between the palm of the user and the exercise equipment. The support provides... Agent: Godfrey & Kahn S.c.

20080045389 - Exercise device: An exercise device is provided for enabling a user to obtain a full body workout. By attaching the device at selected positions on the hands, feet, arms, legs, or torso, different muscle groups of a user's body can be isolated for training and strengthening purposes. The exercise device includes two... Agent: Albert Kimball Bracewell And Patterson LLP

20080045390 - Push-up bench: An adjustable exercise device for performing push-ups is provided. The push-up bench is designed to accommodate exercisers of varying heights, sizes and fitness levels. The exercise device comprises a base assembly, an inclined exercise platform assembly flexibly attached to the base along one end by a hinge, and a connecting... Agent: James Ray & Associates

20080039289 - Self-propelled treadmill recreational vehicle: An operator-propelled, four-wheel vehicle uses a treadmill to drive two rear wheels through a bicycle type derailleur and sprocket gear shifter which provides gear changing capability. The front wheels, each of which have disk brakes, are steered by an automotive type steering apparatus. A vertical extension from the steering mechanism... Agent: Nawrocki, Rooney & Sivertson Suite 401, Broadway Place East

20080039290 - Swing fit aerobic and strength training exercise machine: The Swing Fit invention is for aerobic and strength training and comprises an open-framed design allowing for a 100 percent range of motion. Swing Fit has a very low center of gravity for increased stability and safety. Ergonomically correct resistance bands provide for unlimited range of motion and full articulation... Agent: David Lester Manguso Sharon Marie Nelson

20080039291 - Club swing training method: A method of swing training for a sport requiring swinging of a sports implement including repeated performance by a trainee of at least one swing drill. The swing drill including execution of the following steps: (a) gripping a first elongated spacer between two hands and parallel to a floor; (b)... Agent: Docketing Specialist Sullivan & Worcester LLP

20080039292 - Physical training apparatus: A physical training apparatus (10) has a main frame (11) having a front portion (15) and a back portion (16), an upright portion (17) spaced from the front portion (15) and moveable carriage (12) slidable with respect to the front portion (15) of the main frame (11). A cable (14)... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080039295 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their abdominal and lower back muscles: p

20080039294 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their back muscles and biceps: A method for using the rowing exercise machine is to lie on the inclined seat, hold onto the weight resistance handles and pull down the said handles towards the direction of the user's body. The handles are then controllably returned to their starting position and the exercise is repeated as... Agent: Uzi Ezra Havosha & Partners

20080039296 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their leg and chest muscles: m

20080039293 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their shin muscles: This dorsal flex exercise machine is comprised of a static seat connected to the frame of the said machine. There is a foot-plate pivoted approximately under the position of the heel, when feet rest on the said foot-plate. The upholstered cylindrical lifting roller pads, one for each foot, are lifted... Agent: Uzi Ezra Havosha & Partners

20080039297 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their thigh and gluteus muscles: A method for using the assisted squat exerciser is comprised of sitting on the dynamic seat, and with the aid of gravity, allowing the body to lower towards the floor whereupon the legs will be in a squatting position. With the aid of the weights, the thigh and gluteus muscles... Agent: Uzi Ezra Havosha & Partners

20080039298 - Method and device to enable and assist the elderly and females to exercise their leg muscles: A method for using the leg press is comprised of standing with one leg on the ground (the stationary leg), and repeatedly operating the movable step up and down with the other leg (the exercising leg). The exercising leg is exercised until it is tired or has reached its quota,... Agent: Uzi Ezra Havosha & Partners

20080039299 - Adjustable dumbbell system: A dumbbell is described including a handle having a grip and at least one end, an inner plate mounted on the handle adjacent the grip, in a fixed rotational orientation, a support plate rotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the inner plate, at least one collar rotationally mounted on the... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department

20080039300 - Hip pump assembly: Provided herein is an innovative human powered pumping device comprising a piston and cylinder pumping mechanism that is hinged off a base. In use, the piston is driven in and out of the cylinder by a handle which is pushed and pulled by the operator. The base is resting on... Agent: Goodwin Procter LLP Patent Administrator

20080039301 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus is for use with a chair, the chair having a base, a pedestal, and a seat, with the exercise apparatus including a support structure that is adapted to removably attach to the chair pedestal, the support structure is also substantially adjustably interposed between the chair base and... Agent: Jackson Esquire Roger A. Jackson

20080039302 - Exercise apparatus: A non-gravity-type resistance exercise apparatus that includes a novel pulley-carrying exercise arm that can be incrementally rotated in a novel manner between high, low and numerous intermediate exercise positions to enable the proper performance of a number of different exercises. The apparatus includes a compact, self-contained, selectorized resistance module that... Agent: James E. Brunton, Esq.

20080039303 - Method of alleviating symptoms of restless legs syndrome: A method of alleviating symptoms of restless legs syndrome, includes (a) fitting an apparatus to a leg of a person afflicted with the symptoms of restless legs syndrome during a period rest, where the apparatus includes means for retarding movement of a foot of the leg of the person as... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080039304 - Balance training and exercise device: A balance training and exercise device comprises a rigid, shallow disc adapted to accommodate a user's feet or knees. A user moves in such a manner as to move the disc forwards or backwards, or to rotate the disc. A thickened firm, resilient pad can be placed within the disc,... Agent: Mcgarry Bair PC

20080032864 - Internet enabled motivational exercise system and apparatus: An exercise apparatus and method comprises an internet enabled display device operatively connected to the exercise apparatus such as a treadmill allowing a user to exercise while using the internet for emailing, shopping or general browsing. At least one thumb activated input device is disposed on a gripping area of... Agent: Patwrite LLC

20080032865 - Method of programming human electrical exercise apparatus: A method of programming human electrical exercise apparatus comprises following steps: establishing an external information unit that contains a user's personal information, processing said information and outputting at least one exercise mode, and executing the exercise mode by selecting it to drive and operate the apparatus accordingly.... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080032866 - Muscle exerciser: A muscle exerciser having a first pulley mounted on a motor shaft of a motor, a second pulley mounted on a pulley shaft and connected to the first pulley through a transmission belt, two transmission wheels respectively connected two ends of the pulley shaft, two transmission links connected to the... Agent: Chang, Horng-jiun

20080032868 - Elliptic motion exercise machine: An elliptic motion exercise machine includes a frame, on which a reciprocating motion mechanism, a circular motion mechanism and two linking members are provided. Two parallelogram linkage mechanisms are movably mounted on the frame and connected to the linking members. Two foot panels are fixed on the parallelogram linkage mechanisms... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080032867 - Exercise apparatus: 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... Agent: Joe Chen / Johnson Heath Tech

20080032869 - Variable stride exercise device with ramp: A non-impact exercise device comprising a framework, at least one ramp assembly, a pair of foot support assemblies, a foot location control assembly, and means for adjusting the maximum stride length of the foot support assemblies. The foot support assemblies may advantageously be coupled to the foot location control assembly... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080032870 - Method and apparatus of counting steps for treadmill: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus of counting steps for a treadmill. The method measures a load exerted on the treadmill and detects the number of instant loads caused by a user applying a force by the user's legs for each time of the exercise to count... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080032871 - Multifunctional exercise treadmill with sensor for activating motor driven tread belt or not in response to force exerted upon the tread belt for additionally exercising either foot muscles or both foot and hand muscles: An exercise treadmill includes a tread belt wrapped around front and rear rolls, a motor, a frame, a control panel, a sensor electrically connected to the motor for sensing a rotation of its driving shaft and generating a sense signal if sensing the rotation, and a controller electrically interconnected the... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080032863 - Climbing wall system: A climbing wall system comprising a climbing wall (1) provided with several holds (6, 7, 8, 9), each connected to a respective sensor which is arranged to detect the presence of a foot or a hand on the hold (6, 7, 8, 9), where said system comprises a sound system... Agent: Dykema Gossett PLLC

20080032872 - Apparatus and method for martial arts training, boxing and physical training: An apparatus and method for martial arts training comprise using a resilient cover, and a body material enclosed by the cover, as a striking apparatus. The striking apparatus can be attached to a punching bag to allow a martial arts practitioner to practice different striking techniques in combination by striking... Agent: Myers & Kaplan Intellectual Property Law, L.L.C.

20080032874 - Selectorized dumbbell having keyboard selector with discrete connecting pins for individual weights: A selectorized dumbbell has a selector for coupling a desired number of weights from an array of nested weights to the handle of the dumbbell to select or determine the exercise mass of the dumbbell. The selector comprises a keyboard having a plurality of keys that can be depressed into... Agent: James W. Miller, Attorney

20080032873 - Selectorized dumbbell having shock absorbing system: A selectorized dumbbell has a handle that can be inserted into a gap between stacks of nested left and right weight plates. A selector determines how many left weight plates are coupled to the left end of the handle and how many right weight plates are coupled to the right... Agent: James W. Miller, Attorney

20080032875 - Variable resistance flexion and extension excercise machine: An exercise machine including a frame and a drive arm pivotedly engaged to the frame, for example, on an upright thereof. A cylinder is mounted at one point to the frame and, at a removed end of a plunger, has links or rod members to engage the removed end of... Agent: Daniel D. Chapman Jackson Walker, LLP

20080032876 - Gymflextor training device: The invention relates to gymnastic and exercise equipment and can be used for physical exercises to develop and strengthen body muscles, for carrying out sports events and in leisure activities. Said invention makes it possible to increase the durability of the training device, the elasticity of the surface thereof and... Agent: Mccormick, Paulding & Huber LLP

20080032877 - Stretching machine: A stretching machine includes a bench having at least one base members. A cam is coupled to the base member or one of the base members, if there is more than one. A stretching arm is coupled to the cam at one end and has an extremity attachment device at... Agent: Holland & Knight LLP