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Exercise devices June invention type 06/10

20100160115 - User detection for exercise equipment: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a user detection system for exercise equipment, such as a treadmill. In an embodiment, a sensor monitors displacement between a deck supporting a moveable treadmill belt and aspects of a treadmill frame. As users interact with the treadmill, a processor uses a sensor signal... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20100160116 - Ropeless jump rope having replacealbe tip: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a ropeless jump rope having a pair of handles wherein each handle comprises a housing having a removable rotatable tip at one end to which a flexible elongated member such as a rope, or string is secure to the tip such that... Agent: 24ip Law Group Usa, PLLC

20100160117 - Apparatus and method for customizing interactive fitness activities: A computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to generate a personalized goal and fitness plan. The executable instructions include instructions to receive from a user a fitness goal and user personality trait information. A personalized goal and fitness plan is generated for the user based on the fitness goal... Agent: Cooley Godward Kronish LLP Attn: Patent Group

20100160118 - Breathing exerciser and breathing exercise program product capable of easily distinguishing breathing state: A breathing exerciser includes: a display unit for displaying information for guiding an exercise pattern of breathing to a user; and a state switch which is capable of detecting an operation by the user and which is for accepting an operation according to a breathing state. By this, the breathing... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20100160119 - Forearm, wrist and hand strengthener: An apparatus comprises: a first cylindrical handle rotatable about a first cylindrical axis; a second cylindrical handle rotatable about a second cylindrical axis disposed such that the first handle and the second handle form an angle of less than 180 degrees; and a resistance adjuster operable to adjust a rotational... Agent: Wendy O'connor

20100160120 - Programmable universal exercise device: An exercise device provides first and second foot-support surfaces which are each displaced by an actuator system along an arbitrary path defined in at least two dimensions over a range of at least 25 centimeters by 15 centimeters. A control system is configured to control the actuator system so as... Agent: Dr. Mark M. Friedman C/o Bill Polkinghorn - Discovery Dispatch

20100160121 - Device for generating power across a joint: A device for generating power during a locomotion cycle from mechanical energy of a living body. The device including an energy absorbing and converting device disposed across a joint of the living body, the energy absorbing and converting device configured to be selectively in an engaged state and in a... Agent: Thomas Spinelli, Esq.

20100160122 - Device for generating power from a locomotion energy associated with leg muscles acting across a joint: A device for generating power from a locomotion energy associated with leg muscles acting across an ankle joint. The device including: a cuff worn on the leg; a shoe; an energy absorbing element operatively connected to the cuff and shoe for absorbing energy during one or more periods of a... Agent: Thomas Spinelli, Esq.

20100160123 - 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

20100160124 - Weightlifting apparatus for pronation and supination exercises: A weightlifting apparatus is operative to continuously provide and adjust a force resistant to a torque produced by an exerciser that performs supination of biceps simultaneously with other exercise motions or pronation of triceps simultaneously with other exercise motions.... Agent: The Farrell Law Firm, LLP

20100160125 - Exercise methods and device: The present subject matter describes alternative treatments for infertility employing physical therapy methods for improving the fertility in women. The subject matter methods and apparatus teach a series of exercises to improve blood flow to critical organs within the human body, regulate menstruation, stimulate ovulation, and to make the uterus... Agent: Davis Wright Tremaine LLP/los Angeles

20100160126 - Training device: The invention relates to a training device (2) which comprises a base body (4) having a bearing surface (6) which is embodied in such a manner that the back of a user can be placed on the bearing surface (6) when in use. The base body (4) is mounted on... Agent: Adam K. Sacharoff Much Shelist Denenberg Ament & Rubenstein

20100160127 - Apparatus for autonomously performing physiotherapic exercises: An apparatus for performing lumbar stretching treatments comprises a supporting structure where at least one electric motor vertically moves leg supporting members. A person that needs performing lumbar stretching treatments takes the right position at the apparatus and autonomously controls it powering the vertical movement of the leg supporting means... Agent: SmirmanIPLaw, PLLC

20100151994 - Vibration training device: A training device includes a motor including a sensor member connected therewith which is electrically connected to a vibration control unit which controls the motor via commands from a user. A torque output unit is connected with an output shaft of the motor and transfers a resistant force to users... Agent: Chien-hui Su

20100151995 - Exerciser and rehabilitative device: An exercise and rehabilitation apparatus including: a frame, an exercise device movably supported on the frame, and a user positioning unit connected with the frame, for properly positioning a user with respect to the exercise device and the frame for performance of a predetermined exercise. The exercise and rehabilitation apparatus... Agent: Roylance, Abrams, Berdo & Goodman, L.L.P.

20100151996 - Smart garment: A sensor authenticated to a garment transfers information, either wirelessly or wired, to an external data processing device. Such information includes location information, physiometric data of the individual wearing the garment, garment performance and wear data (when the garment is an athletic shoe, for example). The external data processing device... Agent: Beyer Law Group LLP/apple Inc.

20100151997 - Article, assembly and method for rehabilitating cranial (facial & neck) muscles: A patient supporting rehabilitating article for providing muscle restoration or restructuring and which includes a body and at least one weighted object arranged upon the body and being positioned at patient specific location during bi-direction repetitive movement initiated by the patient. The body in one variant includes a patient gripping... Agent: Gifford, Krass, Sprinkle,anderson & Citkowski, P.c

20100151998 - Jaw exerciser: A jaw exerciser is provided. The jaw exerciser includes an elongated first portion having a first cross-sectional area, wherein the elongated first portion is configured to be inserted into the mouth, and includes an outer surface adapted to be engaged and clenched by the teeth. The jaw exerciser also includes... Agent: Vladimir Proseanic

20100151999 - Athletic apparatus with non-parallel linear sliding track: An athletic apparatus with non-parallel linear sliding tracks includes a frame, a pair of non-parallel linear tracks installed to the frame, a pair of pedal mechanisms slidably installed to the tracks and a pair of rocker arm mechanisms. Each rocker arm mechanism pivoted to a shaft rod of the frame... Agent: Hai-pin Kuo

20100152000 - Exercise device for cross training: An exercise device includes one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined user selectable arc segments and the movement of the foot support(s) is limited to the machine defined user selected arc segment. The... Agent: Rissman Hendricks & Oliverio, LLP

20100152001 - Exercise device: An exercise device upon which a user generally standing upright supported by foot platforms suspended from a frame via linkages in which the linkage lengths and pivot points correspond generally to the users upper and lower legs and hip and knee joints. This device not only allows natural free and... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20100152002 - Fitness training apparatus with weight and resistance features: This invention relates to an exercise device comprising a baton having a first end, a second end, and a chamber, at least one elastic member having a first end and a second end, whereas said first end is affixed to said baton and said second end is affixed to said... Agent: Hasse & Nesbitt LLC

20100152003 - Portable lower-body stretching apparatus: A portable, adjustable apparatus for stretching the muscles of the lower body, in particular, the hip flexor and thigh muscles, comprised of a back support, a flexible line, a knee cradle attached to the mid-portion of the flexible line, and a line tensioning device which receives the free end of... Agent: Christopher J. Haas

20100152004 - Pilates exercise barrel: An exercise apparatus comprised of a base and a rocking portion, said base being comprised of a plurality of walls, and a user area, said user area being comprised of a sitting portion and a bending portion, wherein said bending portion is above the sitting portion when a user is... Agent: Decker, Jones, Mcmackin, Mcclane, Hall & Bates, P.C.

20100152005 - Rocking exerciser system: An exercise machine which has a base with at least three spaced apart legs and two spaced apart handles attached to the base. A rocker assembly that includes a rocker fastener and first and second sets of spaced apart brackets is provided where the second set of brackets rotates relative... Agent: Haynes And Boone, LLPIPSection

20100152006 - Rotating plate structure of a waist twist machine: A waist twist machine having a base frame, a rear support, and a front upright rod with a handle at the top thereof. A crossbar is positioned near the center of the base frame. A rotating rod is pivotally disposed at the top of the crossbar. A rotating plate assembly... Agent: Jackson Intellectual Property Group PLLC

20100152007 - Exercise apparatus: Exercise apparatus includes rotatable horizontal cylinder supporting user in a wide variety of excercises. Transversely spaced elongated handles extend from behind and lower than the cylinder upward and forward to substantially higher than the cylinder. The frame, cylinder, and elongated handles arranged so that user's body is supported primarily by... Agent: Tiffany Thuy Vi Le

20100144490 - Resistance garments and active materials: Resistance garments include for example a first cuff and a second cuff that circumscribe a portion of a wearer's body; an adjustment device fixedly attached to the first cuff; and a resistive element connecting the first cuff and the second cuff, and coupling with the adjustment device. An active material... Agent: Lathrop & Gage LLP

20100144491 - Self-coaching portable device for abdominal muscles: A self-coaching portable device for abdominal muscles comprises a piece of apparatus (1) for exercising abdominal muscles on the floor and an electronic control unit (2) integral with the piece of apparatus (1), having a software (22) with one or more coaching programs, a display (21) for showing the characteristics... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw

20100144492 - Rehabilitation exercise device: A rehabilitation exercise device includes a head support unit having a head cushion adapted to support the head of a user, and a frame holding the head cushion and having two opposite connection ends. Two side cushions are disposed respectively on two opposite sides of the head cushion, and are... Agent: Townsend And Townsend And Crew, LLP

20100144493 - Multi-level adventure system: An adventure system disclosed. The adventure system may include a multi-level climbing apparatus that may include a frameset comprising set of vertical members spaced about a vertical axis and a plurality of horizontal members that define different climbing levels. A slide may be coupled to the multi-level climbing apparatus.... Agent: Law Offices Of Timothy Brisson

20100144494 - Exercise apparatus having a surface for sliding: An exercise apparatus including: a pair of platforms, each of the pair of platforms having: a base including a lower surface and a pair of opposed flanges extending upwardly from the lower surface; roller units received side-by-side in the base and being independently rotatable, each of the roller units extending... Agent: Law Office Of Edward B Weller

20100144495 - Treadmill: A treadmill includes a base, two axle units, two pedal units and a coordinating unit. The base includes a post formed thereon. Each of the axle units includes an axle extended downwards from a flank of the post. Each of the pedal units includes a pedal pivotally connected to the... Agent: Dr. Banger Shia Patent Office Of Bang Shia

20100144496 - Speed controlled strength machine: A speed controlled strength machine is provided. The machine includes a frame and a number of support members. A driver is mounted to the frame and includes an adjustable speed controller. During exercise, the user engages grips/handles and pulls them via one-way clutches through the resistive movement of the driver.... Agent: Law Offices Of Eugene M. Cummings, P.C.

20100144497 - Compact multi-function exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus that provides a complete body workout, folds up into a small footprint, and can be hidden inside of a closet or decorative cabinet. The two arms rotate both horizontally and vertically, and move up and down, permitting the cable ends to be positioned anywhere from near the... Agent: David Jon Clark

20100144498 - Adjustable fluid-fillable exercise weights: A weight container, which includes an adjustable calibrating bellow including two outer ribs and at least one inner rib; wherein the outer ribs may collapse and fold around the inner rib; a locking apparatus located adjacent to one outer rib; and a cover receiving apparatus located adjacent to the other... Agent: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Anne Kinsman

20100144499 - Height adjustable shuttle treatment table/exercise device method and apparatus: In general, the disclosure recites an apparatus having a kick plate that is adapted to be stored in an operable position where it is in a substantially vertically orientated manner where the kick plate is in a more vertically orientated or positioned orientation with respect to a frame and a... Agent: Hughes Law Firm, PLLC

20100144500 - Gym machine: A gym machine comprising a ground resting base, a structure for supporting a user which is associated with the resting base so that it can rotate about a rotation axis, at least one maneuvering body which is associated movably with the supporting structure and flexible elements which are stretched between... Agent: Modiano & Associati

20100144501 - Articulating exercise harness system: An articulating exercise harness system includes a harness to secure a user's wrist and a handle that is selectively gripped by the user. A bracket is pivotally connected to the handle at a proximal end of the bracket. The harness is adjustably along the user's forearm relative to the position... Agent: James W. Pravel Pravel Intellectual Property Law, PC

20100144502 - Push-up / chin-up exercise assembly: An exercise assembly includes an exercise handle with a grip base suitable for resting on a floor, and a grip elevated above the grip base. A user can situate the grip bases of a pair of the exercise handles on the floor, grasp their grips, and then perform push-ups. The... Agent: Intellectual Property Dept. Dewitt Ross & Stevens Sc

20100144503 - 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

20100144504 - Exercise apparatus: The invention relates to an exercise apparatus, particularly a sling suspension device, for performing gymnastical and training body exercises, comprising a carrying device (A) for holding a decompression stick (13) which is optionally pivotable about a vertical axis and at which are arranged suspension devices (24, 25) for slings (S),... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20100137104 - Gymnastic machine: A gymnastic machine comprising a frame (2), at least a motor (3) connected to the frame (2) to move at least an exercise interface (4) suitable to interact with a user for the execution of a cardiovascular exercise, at least a control panel (5) comprising control devices (6), which can... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20100137107 - Method and device arrangement for measuring physical exercise promoting cholesterol metabolism: A measuring device and a method estimates the quantity and quality of exercises performed having an advantageous impact on cholesterol metabolism. In the method, accelerations exerted on a person during daily exercise performed by the person are continuously recorded by a measuring device including an acceleration transducer. The recorded results... Agent: Volpe And Koenig, P.C.

20100137106 - Physical exercise assisting device: A physical exercise assisting device includes a physical activity amount recorder recording a performed physical activity amount such that a physical exercise amount and a lifestyle activity amount can be recognized for a physical activity that has an intensity greater than or equal to a reference intensity; goal storage unit... Agent: Morrison & Foerster LLP

20100137105 - Riding the joystick system to health and fitness: An exercise device in one embodiment has a member (102) attached to a joystick control (108). A user (202) is positioned to perform push-up and squat exercises with member (102) below and against the abdomen or buttocks. Movements of user's torso down, up, forward, back, and side-to-side generate traditional control... Agent: Thomas Mclaughlin

20100137108 - Systems and methods for administering an exercise program: Systems and methods for facilitating an isometric contraction exercise regimen for many subjects across a network are provided. One or more exercise constraints are developed for a subject as a function of the medical health information of the subject. The subject performs a plurality of isometric contraction exercises using exercise... Agent: Jones Day

20100137109 - Systems and methods for administering an exercise program: Systems and methods for facilitating an isometric contraction exercise regimen for many subjects across a network are provided. One or more exercise constraints are developed for a subject as a function of the medical health information of the subject. The subject performs a plurality of isometric contraction exercises using exercise... Agent: Jones Day

20100137111 - Stationary exercise apparatus: A stationary exercise device with adjustable members for varying the stride path and the exercise intensity of a user is disclosed. The stationary device having a stationary frame and a movable frame that moves relative to the stationary frame to vary the exercise intensity of a user.... Agent: Johnson Health Tech North America, Inc

20100137110 - Variable geometry flexible support systems and methods for use thereof: An exercise apparatus comprises: a frame having a base portion and having first and second right support elements and first and second left support elements; a crank system comprising first and second crank coupling locations, the crank system being supported by the frame; a right foot support member; a left... Agent: Fulbright & Jaworski L.l.p

20100137112 - Bi-directional cam buckle: A bi-directional cam buckle is provided. The invention allows selectable placement of a bi-directional buckle across a strap for secure resistance of bi-directional load pulls. The bi-directional cam device can be threaded in anti-reverse, dual cam, or single cam configurations.... Agent: Legends Law Group, PLLC

20100137113 - Barbell handles: The invention relates to methods and an apparatus used to lift a barbell. In some embodiments, the invention relates to an apparatus having a centralized handle and opposing hooks extending away from and attached to opposing ends of said handle. In other embodiments, the invention relates to methods for attaching... Agent: Peter G. Carroll Medlen & Carroll, LLP

20100137114 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20100137115 - Push up trainer: