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Exercise devices August list of inventions 08/08

20080207400 - Low-impact exercise machine: A low-impact exercise machine has a support device, a rotating device, a drive assembly and a handle assembly. The support device has a base, a pivot pin, a frame bracket, a supporting beam and two slideways. The rotating device is mounted rotatably with the support device and has a pivot... Agent: Pai Patent & Trademark Law Firm

20080207401 - Group fitness systems and methods: A group exercise system may include: a master exercise device including a variable parameter and being operatively associated with a control system; and a servant exercise device including the variable parameter and being in communication with the control system. In some embodiments, the control system may include a exercise control... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney, LLP Intellectual Property Department

20080207402 - Closed-loop power dissipation control for cardio-fitness equipment: Various embodiments of the present invention provide (a) an inexpensive apparatus enabling the measurement of power dissipated by the rider of a cardio-fitness station (or any other stationary bicycle) that does not depend on manufacturing tolerances or machine condition variations, and (b) a method of using the data measured by... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20080207403 - Gymnastic machine: Gymnastic machine (1) provided with a frame (10) and with a support device (20) carried by the frame (10) to support, in use, a user's body portion (100) through respective bearing means (21) suitable to deform under the action of said body portion (100); the bearing means (21) comprise an... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080207404 - Gymnastic machine: Gymnastic machine (1) comprising a frame (10), a first exercise station (20) carried by the frame and provided with a load group (30), at least an interface (40) connected to the frame (10) in a given manner to be operatable inside a first working volume (WS1) against the resistance of... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080207405 - Parallel bars instrument for walking exercise: A parallel bars instrument for a walking exercise or a gait training is provided for the purpose of enhancing a rehabilitation will of disabled or handicapped persons due to various kinds of diseases or accidents. The parallel bars instrument includes: a bottom portion; rotating plates which are respectively installed into... Agent: Ladas & Parry LLP

20080207406 - Folding step exerciser: A folding step exerciser includes a base including a front square socket projecting upwardly and including front and rear apertures, a horizontal support extending rearward from the support, and a transverse tube on the support adjacent rear of the socket; left and right handlebars; an upright having a top end... Agent: Alan D. Kamrath Nikolai & Mersereau, P.a.

20080207407 - Exercise treadmill for additionally vibrating a user running or walking on a tread belt: In one embodiment, an exercise treadmill includes a tread belt for permitting a user to run or walk thereon, a motor, a wheel and belt assembly for operatively connecting one end of a motor shaft to the tread belt, a sensor proximate the shaft, a controller, and a control panel.... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, Pllc

20080207408 - Device for obtaining a predetermined substantially constant force in particular for muscular training from nearly zero to a maximal value: A device for obtaining a predetermined linear force, includes a first elastic force elements and a force output elements in the form of a non-elastic, flexible elongated member, a force transformation elements arranged between the first elastic force element and the force output element, such that a pulling of the... Agent: Young & Thompson

20080207409 - Resistance-based muscular force evaluation and training utilizing elasticity following angular change of first and second joints: In an apparatus for resistance-based muscular force evaluation and training, elasticity at the distal end of a robot arm is made to follow changes caused in the force exerted by the muscles of praxis as a result of changes in angle at the first and second joints. Even when the... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, Pc

20080207410 - Device for rehabilitation of the limbs and of the trunk: The present invention relates to a device for rehabilitation and exercise of the limbs, the joints and the trunk.... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080207411 - Gymnastic machine: A gymnastic machine (1) comprising a frame (10); load means (20) carried by the frame (10); at least an interface (30) designed to train at least a given first body region (B1) of a user; a positioning device (40) being provided for placing and maintaining a second body region (B2)... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080207412 - Rotatory abdominal crunch machine: A rotatory abdominal crunch machine mainly uses a rotating disc fitted on an eccentric revolution disc to assist the user in swinging his or her waist in circular motion so as to strengthen the abdominal muscles. A rolling element, which is embedded in said rotating disc, drives said rotating disc... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, P.c.

20080207413 - Inversion device: An inversion device for inverting and supporting a person for exercise. There are: first and second support frames, spaced one from the other, each frame including: a front leg member and a rear leg member. The front leg members have a curved handle portion near a middle of the front... Agent: Advantia Law Group

20080207414 - Collapsible and storable apparatus for exercising core muscles: A core muscle exercising apparatus has a support platform that is held off the ground in an operative position by opposed front support legs and opposed rear support legs. A front support leg on one side of the apparatus is pivotally secured to a rear support leg on that same... Agent: Renner Kenner Greive Bobak Taylor & Weber

20080207415 - Twisting exerciser: A twisting exerciser includes a base and a first pivot assembly and a second pivot assembly are respectively connected to the base. A first extension is rotatably connected to the first pivot assembly and a handlebar unit is connected to the first extension. A knee support unit is rotatably connected... Agent: Alan D. Kamrath Nikolai & Mersereau, P.a.

20080207416 - Flexible pedal: Described is an exercise apparatus that includes reciprocating foot pedal structures where the pedal structures include various mechanisms for absorbing foot impact or forces on the foot. The pedal structures can also include a mechanism for generating a biasing force generally normal to the upper surface of the foot pedal... Agent: Michael B. Mcmurry

20080200307 - Treadmill having exercise motivation inducing function: There is provided a treadmill having an exercise motivation inducing function, which comprises: an interface to control the degree of difficulty of exercise, a driving unit to be driven according to the degree of difficulty controlled by the interface, and a control unit to control a gift provider to differentially... Agent: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P. A.

20080200308 - Portable kit, device and method for the execution of cardiopulmonary tests under strain, with the use of a normal bicycle: A device for the execution of cardiopulmonary tests under strain includes a device for measuring the respiratory activity of a user and physical exercise equipment to be used in combination with the measuring device. The physical exercise equipment is a portable training tool, to be used in combination with a... Agent: Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti PC

20080200309 - Waist exercising device: A waist exercising device has a housing case holding a transmission motor that drives a gear box via a decelerating machine. The gear box is connected with a shaft that leads a guiding portion to perform a circular motion. The user's waist is then guided to perform a swaying motion.... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080200311 - Gymnastic machine: A gymnastic machine (1) comprising a frame (10), a load group (20) supported by the frame (10), at least an interface (30) connected to the frame (10) in a given manner to be operatable against the resistance of the load group (20) by a user positioned posturally in a given... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20080200310 - Real-time comparison of athletic information: An apparatus compares athletic information relating to a user performing an athletic activity. The apparatus has a module (503, 505, 509) that generates a first set of athletic data corresponding to athletic information corresponding to the athletic activity performed by the user. The module has a memory (511) storing a... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20080200312 - Collection and display of athletic information: Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition,... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20080200313 - V-lift: A diving board lift assembly for lifting a diving board from a substantially horizontal diving position to a substantially upright position is provided. The diving board having a diving end and a hinged end with the hinged end hingedly connected to a diving board support member. In accordance with the... Agent: David Volk C/o Pearce & Durick

20080200314 - One-step foldable elliptical exercise machine: A folding elliptical exercise machine that allows for easy, safe, and quick storage and being capable, upon a single motion by a user, of changing its shape into a substantially compact form for storage, and vice versa, is provided. The elliptical exercise machine comprises a frame having a base support... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080200316 - Exercise device including collar coupling: An exercise device comprises a bar, pairs of weights comprising weight collars which can be removably secured to either end of the bar, and a coupling for each weight collar. One of the bar or the weight collar has means for receiving a detent, e.g., a circular groove on an... Agent: The Nath Law Group

20080200315 - Rubber barbell weight with at least one colored rubber belt and a method of making the same: A method of making a rubber barbell weight with as least on colored rubber belt has acts of providing at least one annular colored rubber belt, providing a mold, placing the at least one annular colored rubber belt in the mold, placing rubber raw materials in the mold, heating and... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20080200317 - Inclinable exercise device with abdominal crunch board and method: An abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device includes a handle bar including opposite terminating engagement portions; a pair of opposing brackets coupled to the opposite terminating engagement portions, the pair of opposing brackets and the opposite terminating engagement portions forming a frame; a padded support coupled to the... Agent: Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

20080200318 - Push-up exercise unit and device: A push-up exercise unit and device is described which may enable a user to move with his/her body's natural rotation to engage additional muscle groups with reduced stress on joints. The device can include a handle support structure having a pair of columns between a lower base and a separate... Agent: Charter Advisory Partners, LLC

20080200319 - Exerciser with the legs being supported thereon by hanging in performing exercise: An exerciser in one embodiment includes a base, a telescopic shank mechanism, a pivotal calf support disposed sufficiently above the ground by mounting on a top of the shank mechanism, and a foot support including a telescopic frame obliquely upwardly extending from one end of the calf support, and two... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20080194385 - Fitness equipment with multimedia player: The present invention is a method and system of providing fitness equipment, such as a yoga mat, balance ball, yoga block, abs ball, pilates roller, etc., with multimedia playing capabilities. The multimedia workout guides and exercise programs that were tailored to the fitness equipment can be preloaded with that equipment... Agent: Egbert Law Offices

20080194386 - Stationary exercise scooter: The invention is a stationary exercise scooter device and method of operation for improved physical fitness, physical therapy, strength, balance, mental fitness and entertainment, enabling a user to actualize balance and cardiopulmonary exercise benefits from side to side movement, and simulated forward movement of an unstable board or scooter, with... Agent: Andrew F. Martz

20080194387 - Stepping exerciser: A stepping exerciser includes a base having a pair of inclined pivot axles, a pair of foot pedals having one end rotatably attaching to the inclined pivot axles, to allow the foot pedals to be stepped downwardly and outwardly by a user, and a lever rotatably attached to the base... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire

20080194388 - Treadmill: A treadmill includes a frame, a wheel disposed on the frame and two exercise sets arranged on opposite sides of the wheel. Each of the exercise sets includes a track installed on the frame, a rocker disposed on the frame, a crank connected to the wheel, a rod arranged between... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia

20080194389 - Physical training and activity center for children: The present invention is a physical training device for a person and relates to developmental activity centers with treadmills. The physical training device includes a treadmill base, an activity center, and a control means. The invention has an optional stationary or portable feature and is more effective in permitting safe... Agent: Quickpatents, Inc.

20080194390 - Exercise device and method of exercising: An exercise device includes a belt configured to be secured around the waist, hips or torso of a person, or to a fixed object adjacent a person. The belt has a front portion configured to be disposed at the front of the person and a back portion configured to be... Agent: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, LLP

20080194391 - Exercise apparatus: The present invention provides for exercise apparatus for exercising the core muscles of the human body and comprising an elongate member having a central portion with an engagement formation for locating the said central portion on the rear neck region of a user, first and second laterally extending portions each... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20080194392 - Adaptable body conditioning apparatus: An adaptable body conditioning apparatus is disclosed having a relatively rigid platform and gripping attachment with a handle and a stem rotatably receivable through an opening at the platform. A flexible material bushing abuts a threaded shaft of the stem and is received in a retention cavity formed in the... Agent: The Law Firm Of Harold A. Burdick

20080188354 - Electronic device and method for selecting content items: The method of selecting content items of the invention comprises selecting (6) a subset of content items from a collection of content items in dependency of feedback gathered during a previous physical activity of a person (3). The subset is smaller than the collection of content items and the feedback... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20080188353 - System and method for predicting athletic ability: A system for predicting athletic ability is disclosed. The system includes at least one device for measuring at least a first athletic parameter and a second athletic parameter, and a computer for calculating a performance score based upon the first athletic parameter and the second athletic parameter. The performance score... Agent: Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

20080188355 - Play gyms and methods of operating the same: Play gyms and methods of operating the same are disclosed. A disclosed example includes a floor mat dimensioned to be positioned within a play yard and/or a bassinet. It also includes a play gym to suspend an object above the mat when the mat is positioned in the play yard... Agent: Hanley, Flight & Zimmerman, LLC

20080188356 - Knee orthosis: An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body portion and including a first extension member extending therefrom. A second arm member affixable to the second body portion... Agent: Paul D. Bianco Fleit Gibbons Gutman Bongini & Bianco Pl

20080188357 - Exercise device: A frame structure arranged to be supported by a rest surface, against which frame structure a crank mechanism is arranged to be supported, which crank mechanism has a right and a left pedal part and a footrest arranged to be supported by both pedal parts and arranged movably in the... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20080188358 - Foldable treadmill: A foldable treadmill includes a base frame, a front frame pivotally mounted on the base frame, a rear frame pivotally mounted on the front frame, a movable frame pivotally mounted on the front frame and slidably mounted on the base frame, a driver mounted on the front frame and provided... Agent: Kamrath & Associates P.A.

20080188359 - Hands and feet exerciser: An exerciser includes a right pedal and a left pedal, both of which are alternatively operated by the user to drive the right and left links so as to move the right and left swinging arms respectively, such that the hands and feet of the user are exercised. The exerciser... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080188360 - Inflatable cushion bag for striking: An inflatable cushion bag for striking includes an outer wall and an inner wall that is positioned inside and longitudinally with the outer wall looped around the inner wall. A first radial wall is joined to each of and connects between the outer wall and the inner wall at a... Agent: Yong S. Chu

20080188361 - Multi-function weight training apparatus: A multi-function weight training apparatus including a support base, a linear motion beam, a resistance adjusting carriage, a main carriage, a weight carriage and a cable. The linear motion beam is rotatably mounted to the base. The resistance adjusting carriage is mounted to the linear motion beam, wherein the resistance... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080188362 - Weightlifting device: A weightlifting device includes a handle member, an elongated adjustable member, a set of weight plates, and an elongated limiting member. The handle member has a tubular end portion. The adjustable member extends into the end portion of the handle member and is movable axially relative to the handle member.... Agent: Dla Piper US LLP