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Exercise devices August inventions list 08/09

20090215588 - Device and method for an automatic treadmill therapy: A method to control the velocity of a treadmill according to the walking velocity of the person that is using the treadmill. A reaction force is measured, which occurs when a longitudinal repulsion force is created between the treadmill (2) and the person (1). A signal representation for said reaction... Agent: Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik

20090215589 - Walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill: The invention relates to a walking aid for a mechanically driven treadmill, comprising at least one tractive element that is guided over two respective deflection rollers and that is driven directly or indirectly by means of the treadmill. The tract of said element that directly faces the treadmill belt is... Agent: Seed Intellectual Property Law Group Pllc

20090215590 - Portable attachment device and method for comfort and support: The present invention provides a system and a method for a portable attachment device. The portable attachment device includes a narrow attachment end, a wide wrap end, a fastening means on the narrow attachment end, a fastening means on the wide wrap end, and padding located within the wide wrap... Agent: Clements Bernard Pllc

20090215591 - Exercise machine: An exercise machine (1) for developing motor abilities and muscular strength, of the type comprising at least one supporting frame (2), at least one flexible cable (4) wound on a plurality of pulleys (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) rotatably supported by the frame (2) and connected to at least one resistant... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20090215592 - Two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel: A two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel comprises a first carbon-fiber rod and a second carbon-fiber rod. The first carbon-fiber rod has a rod body, a first joint end with a first handle structure, and a first balance-weight end with a balance weight. The first handle structure has a handlebar, a male... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20090215593 - Core resistance apparatus: A core resistance apparatus is provided. The core resistance apparatus is comprised of a rotational adjusting element having a rotational member and a first and a second rotational cord guide. The first and second rotational cord guides pivotally contact a first and a second side portion of the rotational member... Agent: Wasserman, Comden & Casselman, L.l.p.

20090215594 - Exercise system utilizing elastic bands: An exercise system is disclosed that is configured to provide mounting surfaces for elastic resistance training elements. The system has a frame having first and second vertical columns and one or more supports configured to rest on a floor surface to maintain the frame in a substantially vertical orientation. The... Agent: John P. O'banion O'banion & Ritchey LLP

20090215595 - Grip element for exercise machine: A grip element for an exercise machine, comprising at least a substantially tubular handgrip (2), forming at least one outer surface (3) to be gripped by the user's hand while performing exercises to develop muscles or the like, and having at least one substantially longitudinal through-channel (4) in which there... Agent: Pearne & Gordon LLP

20090215596 - Balance device: The present invention relates to a balancing device. In particular, the present invention relates to a balancing device for dynamic balancing, which is configured in the shape of a hollow body which can be filled. The balancing device is provided with a hollow body with hollow body skin, which hollow... Agent: Hollingsworth & Funk, Llc

20090215597 - Agility device: The agility device is an article of manufacture comprising a base, a stabilized inflatable support disposed on the base, and a top platform positioned on the stabilized inflatable support. The device also has optional handles and expandable base supports for added stability. The device is primarily for use as an... Agent: Gearhart Law, Llc

20090209393 - User-defined environments for exercise machine training: A method of implementing a user-defined environment for exercise includes specifying a course route with a course development tool, and designating additional parameters associated with the course route. The course route and additional parameters support simulation of exercise on a course corresponding to the specified court route and additional parameters.... Agent: Ibm Corporation C/o: Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC

20090209395 - Adjustable stride length exercise method and apparatus: An exercise apparatus includes a frame for residing on a horizontal surface, a pair of arm-supporting members for supporting the user's arms and a pair of leg-supporting members for supporting the user's legs. A linkage assembly couples the arm-supporting members and leg-supporting members to the frame and moves the arm-supporting... Agent: Smith-hill And Bedell, P.C.

20090209394 - Pedal exercise machine having arc trajectory: A pedal exercise machine includes an arc trajectory with a length adjustment for adjusting the lengths of pedal trajectories and arm levers, an angle adjustment for adjusting the position of the pedal trajectory, and a displacement mechanism for adjusting the pedals' angles relative to the ground. The pedal exercise machine... Agent: Booth Udall, PLC

20090209396 - Exercise apparatus: Apparatus and a method for attachment to an exercise machine, generally in place of hand grips provided with the machine, to enable hands-free operation of the machine by a user, the apparatus having at least one forearm and/or upper arm adjacent the elbow engaging cup-like device, and means for attaching... Agent: Husch Blackwell Sanders, LLP Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP Welsh & Katz

20090209397 - Exercise apparatus and method of use of an exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus 10 comprising a seat assembly 22 coupled to a base frame assembly 11, a first vertical member 54, a plurality of vertical frame members 68, 69 coupled to base frame assembly 11, a back pad assembly 77 coupled to plurality of vertical frame members 68, 69, a... Agent: Peter Miskech

20090203499 - Systems and methods for simultaneously contracting body core muscles and computerised instructional unit for facilitating same: An exercise apparatus is described herein. The exercise apparatus can have a body forming a first yoke. The first yoke includes a first longitudinal channel extending therethrough and a first slide member is positioned in the first channel. The first slide member is slidable therein in a reciprocating manner and... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090203500 - Automatic weight stack controller for fitness equipment: An automatic weight stack controller for fitness units adapted to a frame provided with weights piled up is disclosed, wherein the weights are provided with central vertical holes having inner circular grooves and a tube fit into said central holes, said tube being provided with radial holes disposed at the... Agent: Turocy & Watson, LLP

20090203501 - Adjustable geometry exercise devices and methods for use thereof: An exercise apparatus comprises: a frame; a crank system comprising first and second crank system coupling locations, the crank system being supported by the frame; a right foot support member; a left foot support member; a first flexible support system comprising a first flexible element, the first flexible element coupled... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski L.l.p

20090203502 - Apparatus for multiaxial independent leg exercise against seperatly and conveniently adjustable resistances: An exercise apparatus including a frame having a front portion and side portions, independently movable foot platforms connected to the frame, the foot platforms being movable in at least fore-aft and lateral directions, each of the foot platforms comprising a carriage and a movable portion, the movable portion being configured... Agent: Perman & Green

20090203503 - Adjustable lateral instability feature for rowing simulator: One embodiment of a lateral roll simulating assembly is provided which is adapted to attach to existing rowing exercise machines. It permits the user to experience various levels of physiological disequilibrium when a lack of proper balance control induces a sideways tipping action during a rowing workout. This facilitates the... Agent: Mark J. Pandiscio Pandiscio & Pandiscio, P.C.

20090203504 - Extension system for mechanical stilts: An extension is provided for a standard mechanical stilt that is interfitted or telescoped between upper frame members and lower frame members of the standard mechanical stilt to thereby greatly increase the desired working length of the mechanical stilt. The extension consists of the same cross-sectional profiles as the standard... Agent: John Paul Ruffini

20090203505 - Exercise equipment safety apparatuses: In one embodiment, an exercise apparatus includes a gas spring, first and second proximate uprights, as well as first and second distal uprights. First and second safety bars extend between and are connected respectively to the first proximate and distal uprights and to the second proximate and distal uprights. An... Agent: Sinsheimer Juhnke Lebens & Mcivor, LLP

20090203506 - Interconnecting or stackable dumbbells: Dumbbells that interconnect or stack upon each other without the need for a storage rack. The dumbbells include a top engagement member and a bottom engagement member, where the top engagement member is configured and shaped to accommodate and mate with the bottom engagement member. The top engagement member is... Agent: Mirick, O'connell, Demallie & Lougee, LLP

20090203507 - Leg exercise machine: The invention is directed to be a hand portable exercise and training machine to improve the user's initial linear quickness and speed from a stationary or set position. The machine consists of a horizontal beam mounted above the floor with a movable foot sled, a stationary spring retainer bracket and... Agent: Greg Nolan

20090203508 - Handle assembly for use with an exercise bar: A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is connected between ends of... Agent: Charter Ip, LLC

20090203499 - Systems and methods for simultaneously contracting body core muscles and computerised instructional unit for facilitating same: An exercise apparatus is described herein. The exercise apparatus can have a body forming a first yoke. The first yoke includes a first longitudinal channel extending therethrough and a first slide member is positioned in the first channel. The first slide member is slidable therein in a reciprocating manner and... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20090203500 - Automatic weight stack controller for fitness equipment: An automatic weight stack controller for fitness units adapted to a frame provided with weights piled up is disclosed, wherein the weights are provided with central vertical holes having inner circular grooves and a tube fit into said central holes, said tube being provided with radial holes disposed at the... Agent: Turocy & Watson, LLP

20090203501 - Adjustable geometry exercise devices and methods for use thereof: An exercise apparatus comprises: a frame; a crank system comprising first and second crank system coupling locations, the crank system being supported by the frame; a right foot support member; a left foot support member; a first flexible support system comprising a first flexible element, the first flexible element coupled... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski L.l.p

20090203502 - Apparatus for multiaxial independent leg exercise against seperatly and conveniently adjustable resistances: An exercise apparatus including a frame having a front portion and side portions, independently movable foot platforms connected to the frame, the foot platforms being movable in at least fore-aft and lateral directions, each of the foot platforms comprising a carriage and a movable portion, the movable portion being configured... Agent: Perman & Green

20090203503 - Adjustable lateral instability feature for rowing simulator: One embodiment of a lateral roll simulating assembly is provided which is adapted to attach to existing rowing exercise machines. It permits the user to experience various levels of physiological disequilibrium when a lack of proper balance control induces a sideways tipping action during a rowing workout. This facilitates the... Agent: Mark J. Pandiscio Pandiscio & Pandiscio, P.C.

20090203504 - Extension system for mechanical stilts: An extension is provided for a standard mechanical stilt that is interfitted or telescoped between upper frame members and lower frame members of the standard mechanical stilt to thereby greatly increase the desired working length of the mechanical stilt. The extension consists of the same cross-sectional profiles as the standard... Agent: John Paul Ruffini

20090203505 - Exercise equipment safety apparatuses: In one embodiment, an exercise apparatus includes a gas spring, first and second proximate uprights, as well as first and second distal uprights. First and second safety bars extend between and are connected respectively to the first proximate and distal uprights and to the second proximate and distal uprights. An... Agent: Sinsheimer Juhnke Lebens & Mcivor, LLP

20090203506 - Interconnecting or stackable dumbbells: Dumbbells that interconnect or stack upon each other without the need for a storage rack. The dumbbells include a top engagement member and a bottom engagement member, where the top engagement member is configured and shaped to accommodate and mate with the bottom engagement member. The top engagement member is... Agent: Mirick, O'connell, Demallie & Lougee, LLP

20090203507 - Leg exercise machine: The invention is directed to be a hand portable exercise and training machine to improve the user's initial linear quickness and speed from a stationary or set position. The machine consists of a horizontal beam mounted above the floor with a movable foot sled, a stationary spring retainer bracket and... Agent: Greg Nolan

20090203508 - Handle assembly for use with an exercise bar: A handle assembly adapted to grasp a bar for exercise includes a J-shaped hook for placement on the bar, a rotation assembly, and a handle attached to the rotation assembly. The handle has an inverted U-shaped bracket with a cross piece defining a grip that is connected between ends of... Agent: Charter Ip, LLC

20090197739 - Passive-type exercising device and its control device: A passive-type exercising device and its control device are provided in which accuracy of deriving exercise intensity is improved. The passive-type exercising device includes an exercise assistance mechanism for assisting exercise of a user; a load setting value acquisition unit 131 for obtaining a load setting value which is a... Agent: Ndq&m Watchstone LLP

20090197740 - Playground equipment: A playground system includes a playground appliance and a processing unit. The processing unit is adapted to receive a sensor signal from the sensor indicative of the detected movement, and to control the display to indicate a user-selection responsive to the received sensor signal.... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20090197741 - Hand, wrist and arm therapy and exercising: A hand, wrist and arm exercise and therapy device includes a finger push bar pivotally connected to a base and a wrist support with massagers for massaging the wrist during movement of the push bar. The push bar is moveable between a neutral position, an extended position and a locked... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090197742 - Exercise grip device: An exercise grip device includes a jaw member which is of a sufficient width to permit grasping thereabout with one's hand, wherein the jaw member includes a spring aspect which is preformed to an open position to permit receiving a weightlifting bar and is compressible to a closed position enabling... Agent: A Patent Lawyer Corp, PLC R William Graham

20090197743 - Differential motion machine: A differential motion machine for closely simulating natural human motion is provided. A user mountable carriage is designed to slide freely, in the fore and aft directions. The carriage contains a power transfer element, such as pedals, arm levers or the like, which convert the user's motions into a means... Agent: Law Offices Of Eugene M. Cummings, P.C.

20090197744 - Exercise machine: An exercise machine includes: a base; a saddle provided on the base via a first elastic flexible shaft; a pedaling pedestal provided on the base so that a pedaling axis for the pedaling pedestal is tilted toward the saddle; and a handle provided on the base via a second elastic... Agent: Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner LLP

20090197745 - Freestanding selectable free weight assembly: This freestanding selectable free weight assembly includes an annular handle assembly that supports a weight set about each end. Each weight set includes end wedge assemblies with slanted interior faces and a set of slanted weight plates are sandwiched between the inner and outer slanted end wedge assemblies. Selectively movable... Agent: Lawrence Bernard Olson

20090197746 - Exercise chair with side supporters: An exercise chair primarily directed to employing an exercise method, with foot bars, high bars, and a foldable configuration. The seat is supported by a plurality of support elements, at least some of which are hingeably connected with the seat, so that the chair can be folded into a compact... Agent: Cislo & Thomas LLP

20090197747 - Elastic ring and method of use in performing yoga asanas: An exercise apparatus includes a flattened ring of elastic material with specific components of different ridge configurations and spherical patterns integrated into the inner surface of the ring to provide alignment and tension which enable a practitioner to perform series of yoga exercises safely and correctly.... Agent: Pastel Law Firm Christopher R. Pastel

20090197748 - Balance board: A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal... Agent: Fulwider Patton LLP

20090197749 - Wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles: The present invention relates to wearable fitness device and fitness device interchangeable with plural wearable articles. In certain embodiments, the wearable fitness device includes a wearable article having a structure therein or thereon configured and dimensioned for holding a fitness device such as a pedometer in an oriented position. Fashion... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab