Exercise devices inventions 12/08

20080318732 - Method for adjusting vibration magnitude and exerciser for adjusting vibration magnitude: A method and exerciser for adjusting vibration magnitude includes installing a vibration module unit to a frame and a vibration magnitude adjusting unit is connected to the vibration module unit. A circuit-controller controls the vibration module unit and the vibration magnitude adjusting unit. The circuit-controller is connected with a user-exerciser... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080318733 - Acrobatic elevated-path amusement device: An amusement device enables an acrobatic user (105) to traverse an elevated path. It comprises a user-accessible platform (110) at the beginning of the elevated path; a frame extending the length of the elevated path; and a plurality of swings attached to the frame along the length of the elevated... Agent: Louis Ventre, Jr

20080318734 - Special wrist snap developing and exercising device for softball pitchers: An special device used for wrist snap developing and exercising for softball pitchers. The device is a new combination of existing devices that provide an effective, practical and economical way to maximize a pitcher's capability through proper training and exercise. The device is comprised of a softball; a tensioner device;... Agent: Ritchison Law Offices, PC John D. Ritchison

20080318735 - Elliptical exerciser: A mechanism for an elliptical exerciser comprises a crank rotatably connected to a frame so as to have a free end rotatable in a circular path. A restriction member is rotatably connected to the frame. A transmission member is connected to the restriction member, and a central portion thereof is... Agent: Ogilvy Renault LLP

20080318736 - Elliptical exerciser: An arm mechanism for an elliptical exerciser comprises a linkage having a first end pivotally mounted to a frame of the elliptical exerciser, and a second end receiving a reciprocating movement from a foot pedal of the elliptical exerciser. An arm member has a handling portion to be handled by... Agent: Ogilvy Renault LLP

20080318737 - Buffering structure of treadmill: A buffering structure is coupled to a treadmill to buffer an action route of a support device. The buffering structure comprises a rockshaft and a buffering cushion. The rockshaft is mounted on the bottom of the support device and pivotally connected to the treadmill. The buffering cushion is connected to... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20080318738 - Crossover exercise recumbent bike: The invention relates to a crossover exercise recumbent bike, comprising a pedal mechanism positioned on the bike body with a seat provided thereon. The characteristic of the invention lies in that each of two pedal cranks thereof has an axis of rotation tilted forward to form an included angle between... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC

20080318739 - Walking assistance device: A walking assistance device having a leg link connected to a load transfer portion via a first joint and to a foot attachment portion via a second joint, and having an intermediate third joint moving such that a distance between the first joint and the second joint is variable; a... Agent: Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP

20080318740 - Resistance system for fitness equipment: A resistance system for an exercise device includes a frame, a resistance element such as elastic bands, coil springs, weight plates, pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders. An interference element such as a plate, chain or one or more links is supported by a support plate mounted on the frame. Selective engagement... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20080318741 - Machine for exercising the muscles of the lower back and associated methods: A machine is for exercising the muscles of the lower back. The machine includes a base frame and a resistance arm including a resistance pad engaged by the user, the resistance arm coupled to the base frame at a first rotation point and having a center of rotation about the... Agent: Carl M. Napolitano, Ph.d. Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A.

20080318742 - Method and apparatus for knee strengthening: An exercise device and method of use is provided. The exercise device includes an elongated elastic element having a first end and a second end. The elongated elastic element is stretchable along its length. The exercise device further includes a pulley system comprising a pulley having a channel along its... Agent: Ryan, Mason & Lewis, LLP

20080318744 - Portable exercise unit: A portable exercise device for performing Pilates-type exercises includes a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member. In a first configuration, a first end portion of a bar is selectively connected to the pivot element while a second end portions of the bar is... Agent: Diederiks & Whitelaw, PLC

20080318743 - Unsteady exercise platform having resistance bands: An exercise apparatus includes a platform for use in exercises in an unstable configuration. The platform includes a stepping deck for receiving a user; an arched base for rocking support of the stepping deck on a workout surface; and a resistance band assembly housed within the platform, with the resistance... Agent: Tillman Wright, PLLC

20080318745 - Abdominal bench: An improved abdominal bench having a simplified structure, a more comprehensive weight system, a multi-positional foot assembly and a more streamlined frame and pivoting linkages.... Agent: Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey LLP

20080312039 - Electronic system to be applied invariable resistance exercise machine: A control system is provided for an exercise machine. The control system varies the resistance of the exercise machine. The control system varies the resistance based on voice commands, based on commands programmed by the user, and based on how the user performs an exercise. The exercise machine can include... Agent: Tod R Nissle

20080312040 - Exercise aid device: An exercise aid device has a hip supporting member movable relative to a base, footrests movable relative to the base, drive means for driving the hip supporting member, body constitution estimating unit for estimating at least one of fat mass and muscle mass of a user, and a controller for... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20080312041 - Systems and methods of telemonitoring: A monitoring system can be used with a passive exercise-type machine, or a touch pad. An exercise schedule can be transferred to the system for use with the passive exercise-type machine. In an alternate embodiment, an exercise program can be presented for use with the touch pad.... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20080312042 - Climbing machine: A climbing machine for exercise of a first and second user may include a base member to support the climbing machine, a first and second side frame member which is substantially vertical and connected to the base member, a hoist member for cooperating with the first and second side frame... Agent: Wilson Daniel Swayze, Jr.

20080312043 - Balance training and exercise device and method: A novel balance exercise apparatus and method of training is disclosed which includes a spanning system which spans between two positions in space and supports a suspended system which is suspended between the two positions in space. A user trains their balance skills and exercises by positioning all or part... Agent: Arnold J. Cook

20080312044 - Hip-abduction stepper exercise apparatus: A hip-abduction stepper exercise apparatus primarily comprises a base and two pedal assemblies settled abreast on the base. Each of the pedal assemblies includes a pedal, a vertical movement module, an expanding movement module, and a recovery module. The pedal is settled on the vertical movement module while the expanding... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire

20080312045 - Variable stride exercise device: The variable stride exercise device utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary the user's stride path during exercise. The exercise device allows for a foot engagement member travel path that adapts to the change in... Agent: Nautilus, Inc. C/o Dorsey & Whitney LLP

20080312046 - Folding mechanism for treadmills: A folding mechanism for a treadmill, including a first support frame with two protruding portions mounted respectively at opposite ends of one side; a second support frame with two connector interfaces mounted respectively at opposite edges of two side frames, each of the connector interfaces corresponding respectively to the protruding... Agent: Venable LLP

20080312047 - Treadmill: This present invention discloses a treadmill comprising a base, a platform, two rollers, an endless belt, and at least two assemblies, and therefore the user can adjust the location of the adjustable assembly relative to the platform for reducing impact of the platform and varying flexibility of the platform to... Agent: Joe Chen / Johnson Health Tech

20080312048 - Treadmill belt support assembly: i

20080312049 - Control device and control program of walking assisting device: A control device and a control program of a walking assisting device, wherein a desired assist ratio, which is a desired value of the ratio of a force to be supplied by a walking assisting device (1) in a total tread force of a user (A) relative to the total... Agent: Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP

20080312050 - Stationary exercise device: An exercise device includes two cranks rotatably coupled to an upright support of a base, two handles pivotally coupled to the upright support, and two foot supports each having a front portion pivotally coupled to the pivot rod of the cranks with a link and each having a rear portion... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire

20080312052 - Dynamic variable resistance dual circling exercise method and device: The present disclosure provides a method and device for exercise comprising having two bases each supporting a pivoting arm with a grip attached thereto with a rotating hub attached to each pivoting arm (wherein each hub has a magnetically attractive region thereon and each pivoting arm is movable around 360... Agent: Greenberg Traurig LLP (la)

20080312051 - Wall mountable exercise assembly: A wall mountable exercise assembly for doing exercises, including stretching exercises. The wall mountable assembly includes a vertical support leg that is mounted to a support surface, typically a vertical wall, the support surface having a leg mounting bolt hole near a first end and another leg mounting bolt hole... Agent: Jackson Walker, L.L.P.

20080312053 - Therapeutic shoulder apparatus: In one embodiment, a shoulder exercise and stretching apparatus includes a forearm support, a forearm securing means for securing a user's forearm to the forearm support, an elbow support to capture the elbow of a user and keep the user's arm in a desired position to isolate the user's shoulder... Agent: Lewinski Law Group LLC

20080305933 - Mobile device and method for generating action plan: The present invention related to a mobile device and, more specifically, to a mobile device for communicating with an electronic device and a method for generating an action plan via the mobile device.... Agent: Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC

20080305934 - Bilaterally actuated sculling trainer: An apparatus for simulating sculling or rowing on water includes a support frame with foot rests, a sliding seat, bilateral oars that are rotationally coupled to a set of actuators, integrated input velocity and torque sensors, computer and computer display. Each actuator incorporates a mechanical transmission, a rotational inertial mass,... Agent: Lathrop & Gage Lc

20080305935 - Ball exerciser for arms and torso: An exercise ball device for exercising by a user while in a prone position. The exercise ball device includes a semi-circular shaped housing having an outer curved surface and an interior curved compartment having an inner curved surface. The housing has a retaining member positioned on the perimeter edge of... Agent: Ezra Sutton, P.A. Suite 201

20080305936 - Weight selection system for fitness training equipment: Weight stack selection system for fitness equipment. Central stem having offset lateral movement is eliminated by present invention. The select pin is easier for insertion to the selected desired weight due to the lack of accumulated thickness the plagued the industry. A moving block is used to intuitively select the... Agent: Law Offices Of J.f. Lee

20080300109 - Physical activity manager: A system that facilitates activity management and tracking with respect to an individual is disclosed. The innovation employs the notion of establishing a strategy to compress activity information into an identifying indicia (e.g., two-dimensional barcode) that can be processed (e.g., scanned) by a wide array of devices (e.g., mobile phone,... Agent: Amin, Turocy & Calvin, LLP

20080300110 - Exercise device with exercise log and journal: In a system having an exercise device having an exercise mechanism, and a control panel operatively associated with the exercise mechanism and configured to vary one or more exercise parameters of the exercise mechanism, a method for storing and display exercise parameters in an exercise journal includes storing in a... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080300111 - Artificial rock climbing systems and methods adapted for water environment: Improved climbing structures, systems, and methods for use on an artificial rock climbing arrangement which includes a generally rigid framework removably attached to a support surface located adjacent a body of water. The framework makes use of assist shocks in combination with actuators in order to provide an automated (motorized)... Agent: Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.c.

20080300112 - Finger exerciser: A finger exerciser has a frame with a thumb receiving portion that includes a thumb receiving aperture. Four stretchable elements are mounted in a spaced relationship to a portion of the frame substantially opposed to the thumb receiving portion and extend toward the thumb receiving portion. A finger receiving element... Agent: Paul R. Martin

20080300113 - Stationary pedal exerciser with handle: A pedal exerciser for therapeutic and/or aerobic exercise including a handle attached to the exerciser frame wherein the handle is engaged by a user to secure the exerciser in place during use, to lift or more the exerciser, or to otherwise engage the upper body of the user. The handle... Agent: Alexander D. Raring Thomas & Raring, P.C.

20080300114 - Elliptical exercise machine with adjustable ramp: An elliptical exercise machine with adjustable ramp is provided and comprises a frame, first and second reciprocating foot supports, each foot support having a foot placement pad, first and second swing arms being pivotally connected to an upright support structure, first and second link arms being connected to a respective... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080300115 - Rear mounted pivoting treadmill cushioning: A treadmill is described herein that utilizes a simple mechanism that absorbs impacts delivered to the treadmill by a user during use. The treadmill includes a frame for supporting an endless belt. A forward structure supports a first end of the frame. A pivoting structure supports and the second end... Agent: Fellers Snider Blankenship Bailey & Tippens

20080300116 - Handicapped accessible exercise machine: A handicapped accessible exercise apparatus having a central housing with two pivoting extension arms. Cables extend from weight stacks within the housing to movable cable guides on the arms for engagement by a user. By adjusting the positions of the arms and the cable guides, the apparatus can be configured... Agent: Kremblas, Foster, Phillips & Pollick

20080300117 - Resistance exercise device: A resistance exercise device comprising at least one handle and a cord having a pair of ends and a length extending between the pair of ends, the handle being secured to one of the ends of the cord, the cord being stretchable to extend the length and comprising a plurality... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20080300118 - Lateral training system and method: An exercise apparatus and method for applying one or more lateral resistive loads to participants performing complex motions at low or high speeds to condition one's body to better and more quickly perform physical movements at high speeds. Elastic members may be used to generate resistance emanating from a ground-based... Agent: D. Joseph English

20080300119 - Oscillation-type exercise device: An oscillation-type exercise device is provided with a pair of reins on the right and on the left disposed in front of the user seated on a seat portion. The base ends of a pair of the reins are coupled to a pair of extensible mechanisms housed inside the seat... Agent: Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C