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Exercise devices December patent applications/inventions, industry category 12/11

20110319228 - Exercise system: An example exercise system includes an exercise apparatus including a processor, a movable element and an output device and a device including a processor and coupled to the exercise apparatus and to a communication network. The device is configured to receive an exercise program information and mental activity data and... Agent:

20110319229 - Instructional displays and methods for exercise machine: An exercise machine can include a motivating and instructional user interface or display. The interface can include a virtual coach or other encouraging stimulus to provide key motivation for users of indoor exercise machines.... Agent:

20110319230 - Vertical fitness apparatus and method of exercising: A fitness wall panel has a height chosen to correspond with (1) the height of the user and/or (2) the environmental limitations of the containing room, producing a multifunctional exercise system. Large, rugged hand/foot holds and/or handles are removably bolted in the panel. Elastic straps, bands, ropes, chains, cables, platforms,... Agent:

20110319231 - Adjustable stationary bicycle: A stationary bicycle comprises a frame. A crankset is rotatably mounted to the frame to receive a pedaling actuation from a user of the stationary bicycle. A seat is mounted to the frame to support the user using the crankset in the pedaling actuation. A handlebar is mounted to the... Agent:

20110319232 - Isometric exercise apparatus and storage rack therefor: The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment and more specifically, to an isometric exercise apparatus and a storage rack therefor. The isometric exercise apparatus includes a frame which has a base and a sidewall joined to the base. The base has an exercise platform for supporting a user's body.... Agent:

20110319233 - Turn weight plate: Devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods related to weight plates. Specifically, the disclosed devices, apparatuses, systems and/or methods relate to nested weight plates including a first weight plate increment and a second weight plate increment configured to receive the first weight plate increment. The nested weight plates may include a turning... Agent:

20110319234 - Engagement interface for an exercise machine: An engagement interface for an exercise machine for selectively engaging a carriage with one or more resisting elements may include one or more engagement devices arranged on the carriage. An engagement device may include a reaching or first portion and a flange or second portion. An engagement feature may be... Agent: Nautilus, Inc.

20110319235 - Sports training belt: A training belt for wearing around a waist of a user is disclosed. The belt comprises a flexible strap that terminates at a first end in a first adjustment strap that has an attachment means fixed therewith. A second end of the flexible strap includes a second adjustment strap terminating... Agent:

20110319236 - Exercise device for abdominal and other core muscles: A device for exercising the abdominal and other core muscles of a user comprises a rotatable base having a central opening therein, and a bar removably insertable into the opening. The bar may comprise two or more separable segments and may have provide for the attachment and removal of weights... Agent:

20110319237 - Abdominal squat machine: An apparatus for performing abdominal and squat exercises is provided with a frame having a support member, a first end and a second end that operate to provide horizontal stabilization, and at least two leg securing bars extending substantially transversely from the frame of the apparatus. A first leg securing... Agent:

20110319238 - Training apparatus: A training apparatus (1) which includes, in a position of use, a movable platform (2) for a person (9) who is to train a muscle which is moving a body joint training, the training apparatus (1) including at least one transmission device (4) with an associated rotatable manoeuvring element (45)... Agent:

20110312470 - Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment: An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system having a remote computer, and a transmission medium including a telephone... Agent:

20110312471 - Climber appliance: An exercise apparatus to simulate climbing is described that includes such features as arm handles that move in synchronism with the motion of foot pedals to provide a total body workout; side handrails; a mounting step; linear foot movement at a simulated climbing angle; a three point support structure using... Agent: Brunswick Corporation

20110312472 - Dual deck exercise device: An exercise device employing side-by-side pivotally supported moving surfaces. In one particular example, an exercise device employs a first belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller and an adjacent second belt deployed about a front roller and a rear roller. The rear of the belts in the... Agent: Nautilus, Inc.

20110312474 - Exercise treadmill for simulating a pushing action and exercise method therefor: An exercise treadmill having an endless exercise surface for walking or running while exercising, a resistance mechanism for providing a resistance for simulating the pushing of a load, wherein the resistance can be adjusted and set to a specific resistance setting. A movable pushing handle or handles is or are... Agent: Fitness Tools, LLC

20110312473 - Training system and method using a dynamic perturbation platform: A new apparatus, system and method for fall prevention training is provided that delivers, studies and analyzes the biomechanics of a disturbance event, such as a slip or trip incident, so that an appropriate response can be executed by the person to reduce or eliminate the number of falls experienced.... Agent: Simbex LLC

20110312475 - Selectorized dumbbell with selector comprising weight connecting pins carried in each end of handle: A selectorized dumbbell comprises a plurality of nested weights which have front and rear arrays of rails with the rails being vertically spaced from one another with a space beneath each rail. A handle is insertable into a gap between stacks of nested left and right weight plates. A selector... Agent:

20110312476 - Physical fitness training system: A portable exercise apparatus comprising one or more planar arm supports for supporting one or both of a user's forearms; strapping means for securing each arm support to the user's forearms; one or more elastomeric cords attachable between each planar arm support and one or more anchor points; and anchor... Agent:

20110312477 - Weight resistance device: An exercise weight resistance device comprises a resistance band retaining member and a handle receiving portion. The handle receiving portion is shaped and configured to accept the bar portion of an exercise weight such that a user can hold the handle receiving portion against the bar portion of the weight... Agent: Fitwise LLC

20110312478 - Exercise apparatuses and methods for using same: An exercise apparatus includes a knee receiving unit comprising a stationary base, a rigid platform rotatable about the stationary base about an axis, at least one compliant member on a top surface of the rigid platform, the at least one compliant member including knee receiving portions. The knee receiving portions... Agent:

20110312479 - Foot pivot sports training aid: A foot pivot sports training aid is disclosed. The training aid may include a platform coupled to a base. The platform may rotate around the base. The platform may include an upwardly projecting baffle with an inwardly facing contour and/or a sloped surface.... Agent:

20110306466 - Exercise activated switch: The invention is an exercise activated switch that includes a bicycle that is mounted on a stand. When a user peddles the bicycle a signal is sent to signal receiver, which triggers a switch and allows a cable or satellite signal, or a DVD player, to reach a television or... Agent:

20110306467 - Electromagnetic load device for an apparatus for physical exercise, and apparatus provided with said device: A load device for an apparatus for physical exercise that comprises a device that generate the load called linear motor, a micro controller, a series of sensors (dynamic, diagnostic and physiological) and a user interface.... Agent:

20110306468 - Caloric burn determination from body movement: A system and method is disclosed determining caloric burn via an HCI system. Using a capture device which is able to detect the thickness of a user's arms, legs, torso, etc., the system determines a mass for each of a user's body parts. Thereafter, in one example, the system measures... Agent: Microsoft Corporation

20110306469 - Exercise system and a method for communication: The present invention relates to an exercise system for giving feedback to a user thereof and to a method for communication between different devices in the exercise system. The exercise system comprises at least two body coupled communication modules (14) for forming a body area network and at least one... Agent: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.v.

20110306470 - Muscle conditioning apparatus: An apparatus for muscle conditioning comprises a supporting body, a hood-shaped pad, moveable relative to the body, and resistive means in the form of a weight stack and suspension mechanism. The weight stack is coupled to the hood-shaped pad via the suspension mechanism, such that a resistive force can be... Agent:

20110306471 - Interactive exercise system for reducing the risk of developing and relieving the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.: The instant invention is an interactive exercise system that is designed to be used as a preventative means to reduce the risk of developing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and to relieve the symptoms of an individual who has developed CTS. More specifically, this system provides feedback to users and occupational... Agent:

20110306472 - Electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of a swivel piece: An electric treadmill with a folding mechanism by use of a swivel piece includes a handrail frame mounted at both sides of the front end of the base frame. Moreover, an axle is positioned near the middle portion of the bottom of the base frame for pivotally connecting with a... Agent:

20110306473 - Linear actuator and rehabilitation device incorporating such an actuator: An actuator (10) includes a body (12), an output member (14) slidably received in the body (12) along—a first axis (X1), an electric motor (18) arranged to set into rotation a motor shaft (20) about a, second axis (X2) and a motion conversion mechanism (22) for converting the rotary motion... Agent: Fondazione Istituto Italiano Di Technologia

20110306474 - Rope-less jump rope simulator and resistance exercise device: A rope-less jump rope and resistance exercise device includes a jump rope handle having a longitudinal length between a first and second end. A resistance handle is attached to the first end of the jump rope handle disposed substantially perpendicular to the jump rope handle. A single ball-and-socket assembly is... Agent: Borg Unlimited Inc.

20110306475 - Exercise apparatus for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion: An exercise apparatus for permitting a user to build muscle strength in an ergonomic fashion comprising a weighted body with a first and second opposing faces with a handle attached to the body in a manner that permits the user to grip the apparatus during use without having to grip... Agent: Gofit LLC

20110306476 - Partially stabilized exercise device mounted with elastic resistance members: An exercise device for developing strength, balance coordination and flexibility of the arms, legs, back, abdominals and stabilizer muscles of the user. The exercise device includes a large, spherically-shaped, resilient exercise ball having a flat planar base insert with a set of elastic resistance members to perform various resistance training... Agent:

20110306477 - Closed loop device incorporating one or more indecomposable knots and methods of using: A flexible, closed loop device that includes at least one indecomposable knot formed that helps define a plurality of adjustable loops. The knot can be easily loosened so that the loop sizes can be adjusted. The knot is easily tightened and locked. In some embodiments, the device includes at least... Agent:

20110306478 - Exercise device: An exercise device for allowing a user to obtain a full body workout includes an innermost tubular member and an outermost tubular member, the tubular members fitted together and longitudinally and slidably movable in a telescoping manner relative to each other during the workout, a chamber within the outermost tubular... Agent: Edison Nation, LLC

20110306479 - Exercise device: An exercise device for performing resistance exercises may include a discontinuous exercise frame, a first detachable handle connected to a first cable to extend over a first pivotable pulley device being detachably connected to the exercise frame and a second detachable handle connected to a second cable to extend over... Agent:

20110306480 - Strength training workout bench: A rectangular workout bench with removable legs for use directly on the floor or raised on legs 12, 13, 108 has an inflatable flexible air filled plastic material cushion 2 work out area allowing a person to lay on for physical therapy, strength training and balance. The rectangular shape allows... Agent: Core Bench Fitness

20110300993 - Method for improving strength, flexibility, and coordination: A method of increasing strength, flexibility, and coordination that may establish a person's baseline strength, flexibility, and coordination, while identifying any deficiencies to establish an exercise regimen to address those deficiencies. The method may also include a systematic and consistent warm-up step that will ensure the proper building of strength,... Agent:

20110300994 - Exercise device and system: A bilateral upper limb exercise device (10) for exercising a user's arms comprising a central mounting structure (12) that is mountable to a fixed surface or structure (15), left and right limb supports (14a,14b) for supporting the forearm and/or hand of a respective arm of the user, and a pair... Agent: Industrial Research Limited

20110300995 - Exercise roller: An exercise roller is comprised of at least two sub exercise roller units, the sub exercise roller units connected together to form a single exercise roller and separable to be usable as separate exercise rollers.... Agent:

20110300996 - Training apparatus imitating cross-country skiing: The present invention relates to an apparatus for exercising the human body comprising a stiff frame accommodating at least two guide tracks and at least one carriage in each guide track, at least one resistance unit, preferably attached to the frame, and for each carriage: a substantially inelastic cord drive... Agent: Jto Holding Aps

20110300997 - Exercise apparatus: A pedal exercise apparatus (100, 100′, 500, 600) is provided. The apparatus (100, 100′, 500, 600) comprises pedals (112) mounted on crank arms (104, 106, 401, 404). At least one pedal (112) is associated with at least one resilient member (116,117, 410). In use of the apparatus (100, 100″, 500,... Agent:

20110300998 - Exercise apparatus and method of use: An exercise apparatus configured to be readily stowed and transported. The apparatus includes a lifting bar and a pair of frames. Each of the frames includes a support member and base. Each support member has a distal end opposite its base and a series of adjustment holes therethrough for receiving... Agent:

20110300999 - Adjustable weight training device: An adjustable weight training device includes a core unit which has a substantially flat, rotatable, base with a pair of sides extending away from the base, the sides separated from each other so as to provide for attachment of a handle across the sides, wherein the handle is positioned above... Agent:

20110301000 - Exercise device: An exercise device has a two-part telescoping elongate bar with a first rod and second rod. The first rod includes a weighted collar affixed to each end that can hold additional weights. The second rod is received within the first rod and engages via a coupling for axial sliding movement... Agent:

20110301001 - Resistive training device and method of using the device: A resistive training device and method of using the device includes a glove operable for sports training, where the glove comprises padding for mitigating injuries during striking of objects, and a slit for providing access to an interior portion of the glove. A ring, joinable to the glove to protrude... Agent:

20110301002 - Abdominal exercise and training apparatus: An exercise apparatus designed to specifically target the abdominal muscles is described along with a method of using the apparatus. The apparatus generally comprises four parts: a base; a seat frame attached to the base; an upper portion having a back support and handles; and a lower portion to retain... Agent:

20110294623 - Exercise apparatus: An exercise apparatus (1), comprising: a box-shaped element (2) configured to be transported on lorries and provided with a lower wall (3), an upper wall (4) and a lateral wall (5) which together form an inner space (6), with said lateral wall (5) having a plurality of faces (F1, F2,... Agent: Technogym S.p.a.

20110294624 - Rehabilitation and exercise machine: An improved rehabilitation and exercise machine is provided which allows a person with physical limitations, disabilities or chronic conditions to use the machine in order to rehabilitate their muscles, improve joint flexibility, and enhance cardiovascular fitness.... Agent: Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital

20110294625 - Underwater treadmill and integrated jet device and method for selectively controlling an underwater treadmill system: Disclosed are an underwater treadmill system and a method of exercising involving the underwater treadmill system. The underwater treadmill system includes a fluid-driven treadmill belt and a housing including a jet. The method includes selectively driving a fluid-driven treadmill belt by selectively providing a fluid to a treadmill drive unit... Agent: Hydroworx International, Inc.

20110294626 - Rehabilitation support apparatus: The present invention provides an overhead support apparatus for assisting a user while performing rehabilitation physical activities and includes a track assembly supported by the ceiling and a suspension device that depends from the track assembly and is attached to the user so that the apparatus acts to prevent the... Agent:

20110294627 - Oval transmission structure: An oval transmission structure utilizes lower ends of swaying moving shafts at two sides thereof to pivot to front ends of push-pull shafts, whose front portions slope to a determined angle. Rear portions of the push-pull shafts offer treadle frames for treadles to dispose with feet. Rear portions of the... Agent:

20110294628 - Electromechanical mechanism for controlling fractional weight lifting plates in workout stations: An electromechanical mechanism for controlling fractional weight lifting plates is installed in a weight tower of a workout station and includes two vertical columns, joined at the top by a crossbeam and at the bottom by a base, on which there rests a stack of unit weights that can be... Agent:

20110294629 - Selectorized dumbbell having shock absorbing system: A selectorized dumbbell has a handle that can be inserted into a gap between stacks of nested left and right weight plates. A selector determines how many left weight plates are coupled to the left end of the handle and how many right weight plates are coupled to the right... Agent:

20110294630 - Change of direction machine and method of training therefor: A change of direction machine provides training for various muscles and body structures of a user. In one embodiment, the machine provides focused training for the muscles and body structures associated with making changes in the body's direction. The machine may comprise a pivoting arm assembly supported by a structure.... Agent:

20110294631 - Exercise machine with adjustable tension: An exercise machine has an exercise machine body, and the exercise machine body is combined with a soft pad, such that a user can put both knees onto the soft pad for abdominal or hip exercises. The exercise machine body has a base, an upper cover, an elastic line, a... Agent:

20110294633 - Exercise apparatus: An apparatus for exercising in a seated position may be sized to fit under a workspace. The apparatus may include tracks and pedals slidably coupled to the tracks to provide controlled movement. The tracks may be positioned and shaped so as to enable a user to comfortably move the pedals... Agent: Workout For Life Inc.

20110294632 - Exercise device for buttock muscles: A portable buttock exercise device is disclosed. The device is intended to methodically strengthen and condition the gluteus buttocks. The portable buttock exercise device comprises a base, an elongated and generally rigid tube protruding vertically upwards with its upper distant end connected to a horizontal handlebar, resembling a t-shape, but... Agent:

20110294634 - Humerus-stabilized shoulder stretch device: A humerus-stabilized shoulder stretching device including a first rod, gripping handle coupled to the first rod, force handle, and stationary arm having a first portion and a second portion oriented relative to each other by an angle. The first portion of the stationary arm is coupled to the gripping handle... Agent: Bua, Dunne Enterprise, LLC

20110294635 - Vertical movement vibrating exercise and wellness platform: One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a platform, where the platform is configured to support a user during an exercise routine. The system also includes vibration means, where the vibration means moves the platform up and down during the exercise routine.... Agent: