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Exercise devices December patent applications/inventions, industry category 12/09

20090325766 - Exercise condition detection apparatus, exercise condition detection program, and exercise condition detection method: There is provided an exercise condition detection apparatus that detects a physical exercise condition. The exercise condition detection apparatus includes: an exercise intensity calculation section 3 that acquires exercise intensity; a step number measurement device 11 and step number calculation section 5 that acquire step number information representing the number... Agent: Staas & Halsey LLP

20090325767 - Surfing exerciser: A surfing exerciser includes a seat, a seat frame, a chassis, a swing device, and a torsion spring. The seat is secured on the seat frame. The swing device includes an upper freewheel, a lower freewheel, a Z-shaped swivel shaft, a small pulley shaft, and a belt. The Z-shaped swivel... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia Int''l Patent Office Of Bang Shia

20090325768 - Multipurpose exercise device: A multipurpose exercise device has a portable construction, and is geometrically optimized with arcuate and planar surfaces to allow a safe and effective workout of the abdominal muscles when attached to the feet of a user. Furthermore, the device enables a user to efficiently transition from an oblique abdominal exercise... Agent: Kinney & Lange, P.A.

20090325769 - Clamp for a weightlifting bar: A clamp for lockingly and releasably gripping an object, comprising a first handle having a first jaw including a first gripping section; a second handle having a second jaw including a second gripping section; a pin associated with said first handle and pivotably engaging an aperture in said second handle;... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20090325770 - Exercise ball and similar stationary exercise equipment: An exercise ball including: a spherical elastomer ball; and a device one of mounted and integral therewith for one or more of; increasing a usefulness of the ball for performing a greater range of exercises than would be possible without the device; increasing a stability of the ball to minimize... Agent: Robert J. Baschnagel

20090318267 - Gait trainer providing exercise prescription: Provided are a gait trainer which provides exercise prescription and an exercise prescription system using the gait trainer. The gait trainer comprises a display, pedals on which user's feet are placed, a control unit which receives physical information about the physical condition of the user while the pedals are moving,... Agent: Perman & Green, LLP

20090318268 - Device for assisting in neck exercises: A headgear device for assisting a user in performing bridge exercises to strengthen the muscles of the neck, and exercises performed using the device. The headgear outer surface has an area of low-friction material to allow the headgear to slide on an exercise surface while the user's head supports a... Agent: Drinker Biddle & Reath Attn: Intellectual Property Group

20090318269 - Finger and hand exerciser with tension adjuster: A finger and hand exerciser includes a housing defining four chambers arranged side-by-side in parallel with one another. Each chamber receives a tension adjustment member, a plunger that is reciprocatingly slidable in the chamber, and a helically wound compression spring extending between the plunger and the tension adjustment member. Each... Agent: Bodner & O'rourke, LLP

20090318270 - Collapsible training device and method: A collapsible training device and method are disclosed. The training device is of the cycling type and may be fully folded into a relatively small and aesthetic stowing cabinet when not in use leaving the room free and nice or may be opened to a workout position when training is... Agent: Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer, LLP

20090318271 - Training device for building up the musculature of the locomotor system: In a device for training the musculature of the human locomotor system, comprising a support unit which is at least indirectly attached at one end to a holding arm and at the other end can be releasably attached to a patient, wherein the holding arm is at least indirectly mounted,... Agent: Bachman & Lapointe, P.C.

20090318272 - Articulated coordination punching bag: An articulated coordination punching bag includes: a flexible central core; a first target enclosing a first potion of the central core; and a second target enclosing a second potion of the central core. The first and second targets may move independently of each other.... Agent: Brad Leslie Evans

20090318273 - Balanced circular free weights: Architectural parameters are provided for the dimensions of sets of balanced circular free weights so that the weights may maintain a consistent style in appearance over a range of weights while retaining their functionality.... Agent: Douglas T. Johnson Miller & Martin

20090318274 - Balance trainer: A balance training device is provided having a body mounted on a flexible pedestal connected to a stable base. The pedestal includes a spring or other similar flexible connection. A user sitting on the body will use muscles of their legs and abdomen to maintain balance on the device.... Agent: Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, LLP Attn: Gregory M Stone

20090312150 - Exercise system capable of providing heart rate detection warning and control method thereof: An exercise system has an operating unit, an input unit, a detector, a control unit and a display unit. The operating unit is an operation device that receives forces exerted by a user. The input unit is for setting a personal physical parameter set of the user. The detector senses... Agent: Cooper & Dunham, LLP

20090312151 - Methods and systems for computerized talk test: Methods and devices for executing a computerized talk test, comprising: following an exercise program; providing auditory signals from time to time; recording a user talking according to the auditory signals; analyzing the recordings to identify predefined properties; and providing an indication of the user's current heart rate training zone based... Agent: Gil Thieberger

20090312152 - Exercise monitoring system and method: The present invention relates to an exercise monitoring system (3) utilising one or more inertial sensors (25). The present invention also relates to a method of monitoring the performance of a physical activity by an individual (5). The method involves locating one or more inertial sensors (25) on the individual... Agent: Gregory Smith & Associates

20090312153 - Training apparatus and training method: A training apparatus includes: a storing means for storing therein targeted goal command information indicating correct input order of commands necessary to perform a targeted operation for each of individual targeted operations; and a control means, wherein the control means conducts a targeted operation selecting process of selecting one targeted... Agent: Lerner, David, Littenberg, Krumholz & Mentlik

20090312154 - Playground surface enhancement: If an existing playground surface is unsatisfactory (for example, has a damaged surface or is too hard), the invention provides a remediation method including repair of any localised damage, then covering the surface with previously manufactured resilient modular mats, then adhering the mats side by side so that a continuous... Agent: Young & Thompson

20090312155 - Walking assist device: A power transmission system, which transmits a driving force from a rotary actuator to a third joint of a leg link, applies a driving torque to the third joint from an output shaft of the rotary actuator via a driving crank arm, a connecting rod, and a driven crank arm.... Agent: Rankin, Hill & Clark LLP

20090312156 - Adjustable elliptical exercise machine: An elliptical exercise machine includes a frame pivotally attached to a base, a pivotal coupling device pivotally coupling the base and the frame together, a retractable device having an outer tube pivotally coupled to the base, and an inner shaft slidably engaged in the outer tube and pivotally coupled to... Agent: Charles E. Baxley, Esquire

20090312157 - Stationary exercise apparatus: The present invention relates to a stationary exercise apparatus having an adjustable assembly connected to the frame for changing the position of the console or the handles. The stationary exercise apparatus comprises a frame, an adjustable assembly which has part of the frame, a moving member pivoted to the frame,... Agent: Johnson Health Tech / Joe Chen

20090312158 - Treadmill: An articulating treadmill is disclosed that includes a support frame, a motor frame, and a base frame. The motor frame is pivotally attached to the support frame along a first pivot line, and the base frame is pivotally attached to motor frame along a second pivot line spaced from the... Agent: Dorsey & Whitney LLP On Behalf Of Nautilus, Inc.

20090312159 - Fitness development system having an exercise chamber with an inclined floor: One embodiment relates to a fitness development system. The fitness development system generally comprises an exercise chamber and an object. The exercise chamber may comprise a base, an inclined floor, and one or more barriers. The base may define a substantially horizontal axis to support the exercise chamber, while the... Agent: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

20090312161 - Compound abdominal device: A compound abdominal and upper body exercising device having an outer frame, an inner mechanism that is pivotally connected within the outer frame and on which a user kneels to initiate the exercise, a linkage system between the outer frame and the inner mechanism that interconnects an actuating assembly and... Agent: Davidson Berquist Jackson & Gowdey LLP

20090312160 - Muscle conditioning apparatus: An apparatus (10) for muscle conditioning comprises a supporting body (12), a hood-shaped pad (14), moveable relative to the body (12), and resistive means in the form of a weight stack (16) and suspension mechanism (18). The weight stack (16) is coupled to the hood-shaped pad (14) via the suspension... Agent: Renner Otto Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20090312162 - Safety device for spotting a user of a barbell without a need for human intervention: A safety device for spotting a user of a barbell without a need for human intervention. The device includes a frame, an interface ring assembly, and electrical/electronic apparatus. The frame rests on a level surface. The interface ring assembly is operatively connected to the frame, and interfaces with the barbell.... Agent: Richard L. Miller

20090312163 - Method and apparatus for exercising: An application for an exercise device includes a belt member adapted to be worn around a mid-section of a user and at least one back strap, a first end of each back strap connected to a rear section of the belt member. Two resilient members are provided, a first end... Agent: Larson And Larson

20090312164 - Abdominal exerciser and method: An abdominal exerciser can be used while standing up. The user stands on the anchor base and rests the neckpad on his shoulders while gripping the handlebars. The user can then bend forward and backward to strengthen the abdominal and lower back muscles or side-to-side to strengthen the obliques. The... Agent: Oliver Law Firm, Ps Inc.

20090312165 - Balancing device and method: A balancing device to assist a patient in exercising and rehabilitating balance. The balancing device includes a stationary support structure including an overhead support and a plurality of upright supports, and a suspended platform hanging from the overhead support by first and second suspending members. The platform is stabilized by... Agent: Hasse & Nesbitt LLC

20090305849 - Cushioning device and spring floor system incorporating same: A floor system (20) includes a plurality of cushioning devices (22) attached to a lower side (40) of a wood floor (32). Each cushioning device (22) includes a spring (46) that may be attached at each of its ends to first and second caps (48, 50). The spring (46) includes... Agent: Meschkow & Gresham, P.L.C

20090305850 - Exercising apparatus: An exercising apparatus which enables a user to perform stepping exercises and waist twisting exercises simultaneously. The apparatus is provided with an electric motor without an increase in its size and cost, and this enables the user to perform effective exercises. The exercising apparatus (1) has left and right footboards... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20090305851 - Weight support device: A workout device that supports free weights that move from a first position to a second position through engagement of an activation assembly includes a frame and an activating assembly having a pedal connected to the frame. An activating arm is connected to the pedal at one end and connected... Agent: Zarley Law Firm P.L.C

20090305852 - Dumbbell: An apparatus for applying an optional number of weight disks on a dumbbell includes a base unit, a first and second set of separate weight disks and a handle. The base unit has a first and second group of retainers which support the first and second set of weight disks.... Agent: Wrb-ip LLP

20090305853 - Randomly multidirectional devise and method for using the devise: A randomly multidirectional device can be used for training agility, building strength, and/or physical therapy. The platform has multiple randomly multidirectional wheels affixed to the bottom. The wheels are capable of supporting any portion of a person's body. An inflatable cushion is attached to the opposite side of the platform.... Agent: Les Anderson

20090305855 - Abdominal exercise machine: An abdominal exercise machine for exercising the abdominal muscles while the user is in a reclined position, which includes a stationary back pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a pair of handle bars attached to one end of the back pad. The upper surface of the... Agent: Ezra Sutton & Associates, P.A.

20090305856 - Abdominal exercising apparatus and method: The disclosed invention provides an abdominal exerciser comprised of a padded bench with an adjustable arc shaped lumbar support mounted to a tubular support frame. The radius of the lumbar support is slightly larger than the radius of ordinary spinal arching. The lumbar support fully extends the lumbar section of... Agent: George R. Schultz Schultz & Associates, P.C.

20090305854 - Portable exercise device: A portable exercise device, for use in exercising an abdominal portion and a lower portion of a body, includes a base, a frame assembly and an exercising assembly. The frame assembly is detachably coupled to the base. The frame assembly includes a first support member and a second support member.... Agent: Jay M. Schloff

20090298649 - Exercise device visual representation: An exercise device includes a member that moves through a selected one of a plurality of differently available paths. A display provides a visual representation of the movement of the first member.... Agent: Terence P. O'brien Precor Incorporated

20090298650 - Method and system for interactive fitness training program: A system and method of providing an interactive training program by monitoring a user's actions is disclosed. A user is prompted through the interactive training program to perform certain movements, the user's movements are monitored relative to the prompted movements, and feedback is provided to the user through the program.... Agent: Perkins Coie LLP

20090298651 - Exercise device ramp roller retainer: An exercise device as a member configured to be driven by one or more feet, a roller rotationally coupled to the first member and a first projection extending away from the first roller. The exercise device includes a roller guide including an inclined floor underlying the roller and overhang extending... Agent: Terence P. O'brien Precor Incorporated

20090298652 - Swim training device and method: The swim training device includes a pole for use in compression between a belt worn on the waist of the swimming user and a floating base.... Agent: Gray Robinson Attn: Stefan V. Stein/IPDept.

20090298653 - Powered mobile lifting, gait training and omnidirectional rolling apparatus and method: A powered mobile lifting, gait training and omnidirectional rolling apparatus is for personal use by persons with lower body disabilities for assisted walking in upright position in desired direction indoor or outdoor. All operations including bringing the apparatus to a user, ingress, walking around and egress are performed by users... Agent: Roy Rodetsky

20090298654 - Technique plates: An apparatus for weightlifting. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plate. The plate is formed as one piece of solid plastic. The plate includes a hole that is configured to receive a bar. The plate is used in a weightlifting system. According to the apparatus disclosed herein, the plate... Agent: Sawyer Law Group PC

20090298655 - Stretching device: The present invention pertains to an exercising apparatus comprising a coupling mechanism and a synchronizing mechanism. The coupling mechanism is a rack assembly that includes two elongated bars extending longitudinally within the deck of the apparatus. The elongated bars receive a vertical arm of a platform when inserted through longitudinal... Agent: Gottlieb Rackman & Reisman PC

20090298657 - Exercise apparatus for performing an armless push-up and method of using same: An exercise apparatus for performing an armless push-up allows a user to engage in gravity-driven, resistance exercise with improved pectoral isolation and range of motion as compared to known push-up devices. The exercise motion is performed using a yoga-inspired, bent-elbow plank position by a prone (face-down) user. The user places... Agent: Saul Ewing LLP (harrisburg) Attn: Patent Docket Clerk

20090298656 - Muscle toner exercise apparatus: A muscle toning exercise device adaptable from a stationary configuration wherein the device is capable of 360° rotation about a vertical axis, to a movable configuration wherein the device is capable of movement in all directions on a planar surface in addition to 360° rotation. The exercise device includes a... Agent: Malin Haley Dimaggio Bowen & Lhota, P.A.