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Exercise devices March listing by industry category 03/09

20090082176 - Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods: Exercise devices, components for exercise devices and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, an exercise device is provided in the form of a treadmill including a frame, a platform or deck, a continuous or circuitous belt surrounding the platform, and at least one columnar member coupled with e frame... Agent: Holland & Hart LLP

20090082177 - Method of exercising on a stationary exercise bicycle: A novel stationary exercise bicycle and method for exercising on that bicycle is disclosed. The novel bicycle, comprising a frame having front and rear sockets, a seat mounted into the rear socket, and a handlebar mounted in the front socket, can advantageously be adjusted so that a rider can adopt... Agent: Jones Day

20090082178 - Apparatus for holding martial arts boards: An apparatus for holding martial arts boards includes a first grip including a curved section for grasping the first grip in varying positions and a slot for holding a first end of the martial arts board. The slot is perpendicular to and distal from the curved section where when the... Agent: Darryl Oliver

20090082179 - Training tool for martial arts: A martial-arts training tool and more particularly a hand-held strike target configured to resemble a human head. The training tool including: a hand grip located within the strike target and spanning an inner cavity therein; a support collar attached to the strike target and configured to splint and pad the... Agent: Robert H. Barrigar Barrigar Intellectual Property Law

20090082180 - Leg lift device and associated method: A leg lift device is provided for attachment to a shoe. The leg lift device includes a sole, an optional lift insert and a shoe receiver attached to the sole. The shoe receiver includes a first section to engage a toe of a shoe and a second section to engage... Agent: King & Schickli, PLLC

20090082181 - Gymnastic apparatus, particularly for exercising extensor muscles of inferior limbs thighs muscles and gluteus muscles: The gymnastics apparatus, particularly for exercising the extensor muscles of the inferior limbs, thigh muscles and gluteus muscles, comprises a support frame for a gradually-yielding resistant element suitable for contact with a pelvic-abdominal region of the torso of a user moving from an initial position, in which the lower limbs... Agent: Dykema Gossett PLLC

20090082182 - Body sense: A device for building muscle in the arms legs and abdomen area comprising of five strips of thin bendable material such as rubber, plastic, etc that will generate resistance when the wearer bends arms, legs or waste. Each strip have rings at the ends to facilitate the bending of the... Agent: Gilbert Lloyd

20090082183 - Exercise and training apparatus: A portable exercise system includes a customizable pouch for positioning proximate the upper torso of a user, as well as customizable resistance bands. The resistance bands may detach from the pouch and be selected based upon a user's height, age, girth, preference, etc. The system may also include interchangeable handles... Agent: Ward And Smith, P.A.

20090075781 - System for incorporating data from biometric devices into a feedback message to a mobile device: A system and method for using biometric data received from a user to generate feedback messages for transmission to the user while the user performs a physical activity. Wireless biometric sensors such as those used to monitor heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse rate are integrated into a user's diet... Agent: Standley Law Group LLP

20090075782 - Custom exercise video website: The custom exercise video website implements a computerized method for development of a personal fitness/wellness training regimen that is uniquely tailored to an individual user's needs. The website provides a user interface that can accept user inputs related to the user's desire for physical therapy and/or exercise of a body... Agent: Litman Law Offices, Ltd.

20090075783 - Rocking type exercising apparatus: A rocking type exercising apparatus includes a movable unit on which a user rides and a driving unit for causing the movable unit to perform a rocking motion. The driving unit includes a pitch driving part for causing the movable unit to rock in a forward/backward direction, a roll driving... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090075784 - Treadmill cross training conversion: This device comprises two upward extending arms and mounting brackets which attach to the handrails of any treadmill and afford the user an opportunity to exercise the upper body in an action similar to cross country skiing.... Agent: Daniel H. Hoggan

20090075785 - 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 of a central portion of the frame and to the base. The pivoting... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20090075786 - Seated exercise apparatus: A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members are rotatably connected to the frame... Agent: VistaIPLaw Group LLP

20090075787 - Exercise device having a door anchor: An exercise device having a door anchor is described. The anchor is fixed to a pair of elongated members each having a grip. The anchor stands off from the door by 1 to 18 inches before attaching to the elongated members. In one embodiment, the exercise device is sewn together.... Agent: Steven Vosen

20090075789 - Exercise device having inelastic straps and interchangeable parts: An exercise device having an anchor with multiple components is described. In one embodiment, the anchor includes one or more interlocking components, such as rigid or flexible loops. Rigid loops such as gated rings may advantageously be used to connect the different components. Embodiments permit for replacing, interchanging, or adding... Agent: Steven Vosen

20090075788 - Inelastic exercise device having a limited range: 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. The exercise device includes a mechanism that permits a limited range of longitudinally motion for an elongated member... Agent: Steven Vosen

20090075790 - Combination anchor for an exercise device: An apparatus for connecting an exercise device to a structure is described. The apparatus includes two different attachment devices, such as a door anchor and a ring. The door anchor is supportable by a closed door. The ring loops back on the apparatus to form a loop that may be... Agent: Steven Vosen

20090075791 - Variable resistance system: A method and apparatus for providing variable resistance in connection with exercise equipment uses multiple weight plates that are selected by selector assemblies. A series of actuators that are not directly connected to the selector assemblies actuate the selector assemblies to engage and disengage the weight plates. The actuators are... Agent: Gregory E. Upchurch

20090075792 - Weighted exercise ring and system: A circularly shaped weight includes an opening in the center having a handle extending there through. The handle bi-sects the opening and creates equal openings for receiving a hand or foot of the user. The weight is particularly useful for individuals who may be incapacitated by arthritis or other physical... Agent: Bradley D. Goldizen

20090075793 - Exercise devices: The invention relates to an exercise apparatus comprising an arm arrangement and resistance means. The arm arrangement comprises an arm (2) mounted on a carriage (4, 40), which carriage (4, 40) is mounted on guidance means (5, 8) for translational movement along a path. The resistance means is arranged to... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20090075794 - 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

20090069156 - Method and system for controlling training: depending on the comparison one or more coming sessions in the adapting window are adapted by changing one or more training loads of these so that the performed training load and the training load of the coming sessions as a combination meets the cumulative training load target.... Agent: Fildes & Outland, P.C.

20090069157 - Training device: The invention relates to a training device for stimulating and training the locomotor system of a person. Said training device comprises a pivotable seesaw (16) that supports the person and that pivots in relation to a seesaw stand (19, 20, 21, 22), a drive device comprising at least one motor... Agent: Smith Frohwein Tempel Greenlee Blaha, LLC

20090069158 - Elliptical exercising device: An elliptical exercising device includes a rotating unit mounted on a support frame, and two link rods connected to the rotating unit such that intermediate segments of the link rods are moved reciprocatively in an elliptical path. A foot support is tiltably mounted on the intermediate segment. A suspending rail... Agent: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.

20090069159 - Folding mechanism of a treadmill: A folding mechanism of a treadmill having a slide pusher at the bottom of a platform frame thereof. By use of a pneumatic cylinder, the platform frame may push the rear support in an opposing direction to keep a ground-touching slide action when the platform frame is moved upward and... Agent: Kuo-hsiung Chiu

20090069160 - Isometric exercise device: The invention provides for a hand-held isometric exercise device comprising a handle portion and at least one load cell arranged to receive a load when the device is gripped by the handle portion and urged against the surface, the device having at least one contact portion on the underside thereof... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20090069161 - Exercise frame: A floor plate is suitably sized to receive a wheelchair and also supports a base frame along rear and side edges. Prepositioned brackets on the floor plate secure the base frame using quick-connect fasteners. Opposite side portions of the base frame carry elevated, horizontal, tubular, side housings that telescope over... Agent: Kyle W. Rost

20090062072 - Mid-deck hinged foldable treadmill deck: An exercise apparatus that is stowable in a containment space formed by an article of furniture. The exercise apparatus may be deployed from a storage position within the containment space to a ready-to-use position. An electronic console for the exercise apparatus may be deployed to a ready-to-use position for use... Agent: Karl R Cannon

20090062074 - Abdominal exercise device with alarm: An abdominal exercise device is described that includes an alarm means to promote proper user positioning for abdominal muscle isolation. The exercise device includes a frame; a seat carried on the frame; a backrest attached to the frame, the backrest including a mounting plate and a backrest pad pivotally attached... Agent: William J. Mason Maccord Mason PLLC

20090062073 - Exercise recording system: An exercise recording system suitable for recording the exercise information of a user is provided. The exercise recording system includes an electronic tag, a reading module and a back-end data server. Identification information corresponding to the user is recorded inside the electronic tag, and the user exercises along an exercise... Agent: Wpat, PC

20090062075 - Rocking type exercising apparatus: A rocking type exercising apparatus includes a movable unit on which a user rides, a driving unit for causing the movable unit to perform a rocking motion, and a rocking motion changing unit for changing the rocking motion of the movable unit driven to rock by the driving unit. The... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090062076 - Yoga mat with intuitive tactile feedback for visually impaired: The invention includes an exercise mat that provides intuitive tactile feedback allowing a user to determine body placement using the sense of touch. The invention enables visually impaired users to determine location and/or direction on the mat. The invention includes devices to assist a user in correct foot and hand... Agent: Clock Tower Law Group

20090062077 - Panel-type frame structure for a recreational structure: A recreational structure comprises a rebounding-surface frame forming a closed shape, and at least one panel disposed between the rebounding-surface frame and a support surface. The at least one comprises a horizontal edge, and at least a portion of the top horizontal edge of at the least one panel is... Agent: Joseph P. Curtin

20090062078 - Flexible enclosure for a recreational structure: A safety enclosure structure comprises a plurality of flexible rods and a frame assembly. Each flexible rod comprises a first end and a second end. The frame assembly comprises at least four apertures arranged in a first through fourth sequential arrangement along the frame assembly. Each aperture is capable of... Agent: Joseph P. Curtin

20090062081 - Stationary exercise apparatus: A stationary exercise apparatus with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user. The stationary exercise apparatus has a frame. The frame has side portions positioned at left and right sides. The rearward of the frame and the side portions define a space for... Agent: Johnson Health Tech / Joe Chen

20090062079 - Stepping exerciser having actuatable handle: A stepping exerciser includes a spindle rotatably supported on a base, a pair of foot supports rotatably supported on the base and arranged to be moved up and down and stepped by a user and pivotally coupled to the spindle in order to drive and rotate the spindle, a pair... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire

20090062080 - Stowable arms: An exercise device includes a swing arm, a foot link and a connection link. A portion of the connection link is configured to be disconnected from the foot link.... Agent: Terence P. O'brien Precor Incorporated

20090062082 - Slip resistant stationary baby walker: A stationary baby walker including a slip resistant mat upon which a baby may practice walking.... Agent: Baker & Daniels LLP

20090062083 - Rocking type exercising apparatus: A rocking type exercising apparatus includes a movable unit on which a user rides and a driving unit for causing the movable unit to perform a rocking motion. The driving unit includes a motor having power supply terminals a speed reduction means for reducing a rotational speed of the motor... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090062084 - Jump rope handle exercise device: A jump rope exercise device includes a handle and a flexible, elongated lash having a first end associated with the handle and a second end. A ball-and-socket assembly interconnects the first end of the lash and the handle in order to provide rotary movement of the lash relative to the... Agent: Kelly Lowry & Kelley, LLP

20090062085 - Exercise device: An improved exercise device in the nature of a kettlebell. The device has a frame covered by a shroud that is configured to lessen the impact of the device on the user. There are a plurality of weights that can be easily attached and detached from the frame to increase... Agent: Klauber & Jackson

20090062086 - Strength system with pivoting components: The present invention relates to a strength training exercise device that can be packaged in a substantially pre-assembled manner and that can be reoriented between a packaged position and a use position without the use of tools. The strength training device includes a frame, a resistance assembly, at least one... Agent: Workman Nydegger 1000 Eagle Gate Tower

20090062087 - Adjustable exercise apparatus: An adjustable exercise apparatus is provided that comprises a support component, first and second actuation elements, and first and second straps. The support component can be a belt or vest, for example, and can includes first and second ends that can be interconnected to form the support component in a... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20090062088 - Portable exercise machine: A portable, light-weight exercise apparatus includes a jacket made light-weight material and coated with low surface friction coating, and can be worn on the user's upper body. The jacket having an upper protuberance member and a lower protuberance member, each with an aperture for engaging a pair of resistance cables... Agent: Said A. Ismail

20090062089 - Multi-functional exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance: The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance, the exercise apparatus comprising a column, a spooling device coupled to the column, and an elastic member coupled to the spooling device, wherein movement of the elastic cord is permitted and the spooling device is configured to be rotatably... Agent: Stevens Law Group

20090062090 - Rocking type exercising apparatus: A rocking type exercising apparatus includes a movable unit on which a user rides and a driving unit for causing the movable unit to perform a rocking motion. The driving unit is designed to drive the movable unit to rock in forward/backward directions of the user riding on the movable... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20090062091 - Pull handles for gym training with adjustable angle: A device and method for changing an angle between a pair of pull handles used with conjunction of a workout machine is disclosed. An easy to operate rotatable releasing unit on the handles may be operated to release an engagable locking unit, in order to allow changing of an angle... Agent: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP

20090062092 - System and method for vibrotactile guided motional training: Motional training is achieved by providing a subject with vibrotactile feedback in response to an attempt by the subject to perform predetermined motions. In particular, an attempt by the subject to perform at least one predetermined motion is monitored using sensors, such as force plates or inertial sensors. The sensor... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20090062093 - Beanbag yoga block: A beanbag yoga block comprised of a sewn cover and firmly filled with loose flowing, pellet-like material. This new construction method provides the essential effects of a rigid block or brick, with the added benefits a soft yoga block provides. The dimensions of the invention do not vary widely from... Agent: Patrick Clark