141 |
Device and method for performing exercises using a freely rotating ball |
US13876598 |
2012-06-21 |
US09327155B2 |
2016-05-03 |
Brian Doyle |
Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball. |
142 |
Polyvalent Apparatus For Physical Therapy |
US14767693 |
2014-01-29 |
US20150375033A1 |
2015-12-31 |
Gianni Lanfranco |
A polyvalent apparatus for physical therapy, is described, comprising a support (1) to which are fastened a first tool (4) provided for a specific treatment, a second and a third tool (6, 8) provided for a specific treatment, the second and the third tool (6, 8) being connected to the support (1) in combination with the first tool (4). |
143 |
FITNESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF |
US14717002 |
2015-05-20 |
US20150335950A1 |
2015-11-26 |
James Ryan Eder |
Systems and methods for fitness tracking are provided. An exercise apparatus is in networked communication with a fitness tracking computing system. The configuration and location of movable components of the exercise apparatus is determined based on sensors. This information is provided to the fitness tracking computing system via networked communication. |
144 |
MULTIPURPOSE FITNESS APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY |
US14684626 |
2015-04-13 |
US20150328491A1 |
2015-11-19 |
Reuben A. MILLER; Shane HERNANDEZ |
A fitness apparatus and a method for assembly are disclosed. The fitness apparatus comprises a wheel assembly that includes a first circular side parallel to a second circular side, both bounded by a curved tread. Within the wheel assembly is an enclosable storage chamber. The fitness apparatus also includes an axis perpendicular to the first circular side and the second circular side, and when the fitness apparatus is in an abdominal exercise wheel configuration, at least a portion of the wheel assembly rotates around the axis. The fitness apparatus also includes a centerbore along the axis that supports a first removable handle and a second removable handle when the fitness apparatus is in the abdominal exercise wheel configuration. |
145 |
Rope Machine |
US14707595 |
2015-05-08 |
US20150321048A1 |
2015-11-12 |
Adam L. Ross |
The present disclosure provides a rope-type conditioning/exercise apparatus that provides movements and resistance similar to prior devices requiring significantly longer ropes by providing ropes that are connected to sliders on sliding tubes, wherein the resistance to upward and downward movement of the sliders can be adjusted as desired by a user to create. |
146 |
RANGE OF MOTION FLEXIBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE |
US14801762 |
2015-07-16 |
US20150321042A1 |
2015-11-12 |
Robert Aldridge; Shari Aldridge |
A stretching device comprises a shoulder or body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The wearable device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension and facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, for improving duration of the stretching and range of motion. The device straps may be quickly disassembled with a strap independently used, or in a combination rearranged for connection by interlocking the central strap with either a shoulder strap or the extension strap, for upper body and shoulder stretching. |
147 |
APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR A FITNESS STICK |
US14710386 |
2015-05-12 |
US20150238794A1 |
2015-08-27 |
Li Si Yang; Michael Grech |
An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fitness stick. The apparatus includes an elongated rod, a first track, and a second track. The elongated rod has a center point, a first end, and a second end. The first track extends helically away from the center point along an outer surface of the elongated rod toward the first end. The second track extends helically away from the center point along the outer surface of the elongated rod toward the second end. The first track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a first rotational direction and the second track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a second rotational direction. The second rotational direction is opposite from the first rotational direction. |
148 |
Range of motion flexibility device and method of use |
US13528779 |
2012-06-20 |
US09114270B2 |
2015-08-25 |
Robert Aldridge; Shari Aldridge |
A stretching device comprises a shoulder or body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The wearable device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension and facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, for improving duration of the stretching and range of motion. The device straps may be quickly disassembled with a strap independently used, or in a combination rearranged for connection by interlocking the central strap with either a shoulder strap or the extension strap, for upper body and shoulder stretching. |
149 |
INTERACTIVE USER INTERFACE |
US14645686 |
2015-03-12 |
US20150185989A1 |
2015-07-02 |
Marc Prud'Hommeaux; Augustus A. White |
Methods and apparatuses are provided for navigating an electronic document. In one implementation, a method includes executing a command associated with a region selected by a tap gesture. In another implementation, a method includes displaying a slider on a slide bar including an expanded part corresponding to a section of the electronic document. The expanded part is disproportionately larger than other parts of the slide bar corresponding to other sections of the electronic document. Methods and apparatuses are provided for activating an element of an electronic document. In one implementation, a method includes activating the element selected by a touch gesture. Methods and apparatuses are provided for controlling a perceived brightness of an electronic document. In one implementation, a method includes displaying a partially opaque graphical object in front of the electronic document. The perceived brightness of the electronic document being based on an opacity of the graphical object. |
150 |
Apparatus, system, and method for a fitness stick |
US13346583 |
2012-01-09 |
US09028379B2 |
2015-05-12 |
Li Si Yang; Michael Grech |
An apparatus and system are disclosed for a fitness stick. The apparatus includes an elongated rod, a first track, and a second track. The elongated rod has a center point, a first end, and a second end. The first track extends helically away from the center point along an outer surface of the elongated rod toward the first end. The second track extends helically away from the center point along the outer surface of the elongated rod toward the second end. The first track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a first rotational direction and the second track extends helically around the outer surface of the elongated rod in a second rotational direction. The second rotational direction is opposite from the first rotational direction. |
151 |
Fitness equipment bracket adjustment structure |
US13759593 |
2013-02-05 |
US08967563B2 |
2015-03-03 |
Brian Murray; Hung-Yi Hu; Kuang-Shiung Kao |
A fitness equipment bracket adjustment structure includes an adjustable sliding bracket including a base member defining therein a sliding groove, a sliding member coupled to and movable in and out of the sliding groove of the base member and a positioning member fixedly fastened to a sidewall of the base member and kept in communication with the sliding groove, and a locking device set including an anti-skid block mounted between the sliding member and the positioning member and defining a stop portion detachably abutted against the sliding member of the adjustable sliding bracket, a connection member inserted through a through hole of the anti-skid block, a coupling member fixedly connected to the connection member and threaded with its one end into the positioning member and a handle coupled to the other end of the coupling member and rotatable relative to the coupling member. |
152 |
Adjustable Exercise System |
US14468958 |
2014-08-26 |
US20150057127A1 |
2015-02-26 |
Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree |
An adjustable exercise system for adjusting an exercise machine such as a Pilates machine between various angles of incline with respect to a fixed base to allow for a wider range of exercises. The adjustable exercise system generally includes a base, an exercise machine pivotably connected to the base, and one or more actuators, for lifting or lowering the exercise machine into varying angles of incline with respect to the base. The rear end of the base is generally pivotably connected to the rear end of the exercise machine by a hinge or pivot connectors. A controller is also provided which communicates via a wired or wireless communications network with one or more of the adjustable exercise systems. Using the controller, an exercise instructor may adjust the adjustable exercise systems of multiple exercisers with a single command. |
153 |
Exercise Apparatus |
US14003737 |
2012-03-07 |
US20140057761A1 |
2014-02-27 |
Douglas Higgins |
Muscle resistance apparatus comprising a framework, at least one resistive force and a movable section. The movable section is linked to a resistive force, wherein a first part of the movable section is attached to the framework by a connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced, and a second part of the movable section is connected to the first part of the movable section by a second connection whereby it can be temporarily displaced. The first and second parts of the movable section are independently movable with respect to one another in an angular and/or linear fashion. |
154 |
System and method for monitoring orthopaedic implant data |
US11530567 |
2006-09-11 |
US08632464B2 |
2014-01-21 |
Edward J. Caylor, III |
A system and method for monitoring implant sensor data includes an orthopaedic implant, a patient exercise machine, and an antenna coupled to the patient exercise machine. The orthopaedic implant includes a sensor and a transmitter configured to transmit implant sensor data. The antenna is selected from a group of antennas based on the data rate and/or carrier frequency used by the transmitter. A controller is coupled to the antenna and configured to display the implant data, or indicia thereof, on a display device such as a computer monitor. |
155 |
Apparatus For Physical Exercise |
US13989018 |
2011-11-23 |
US20130303341A1 |
2013-11-14 |
Johannes Dominicus Schröer |
Physical training apparatus, at least comprising a frame, a load which is to be gripped by a user and which is provided as a load shaft arranged on the frame and rotatable through a determined rotation angle, wherein an electric motor is provided to produce a torque exerted on the load shaft, the electric motor being coupled by means of first coupling means to a reaction shaft, which reaction shaft is coupled by means of second coupling means to the load shaft, wherein the rotation angle of the load shaft is limited to a value of less than 360°, and the second coupling means are adapted to exert a torque on the load shaft during a rotation of the load shaft limited to this value of less than 360°. |
156 |
Athletic garment |
US12661509 |
2010-03-17 |
US08578517B2 |
2013-11-12 |
Irma P. Alaniz; Pedro M. Alaniz, III |
In several embodiments, an athletic garment is designed to store energy when a weight or load is lowered in order to assist the wearer to subsequently raise the load. In some embodiments, the garment provides seams which are curved in order to twist the garment fabric and thereby store energy therein. In one shirt embodiment, the sleeves extend perpendicularly forward of the torso and then converge toward a centerline of the shirt. In a second shirt embodiment, the sleeves extend perpendicularly forward of the torso for their entire length. In a weight lifter's suit embodiment, the curved seams extends from an armhole of a torso section to a location under the buttocks of the lifter. In another shirt embodiment, the arms extend forwardly of a vertical plane when the wearer is lying on the back in preparation for an arching bench press movement. |
157 |
ADJUSTABLE EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US13772223 |
2013-02-20 |
US20130217546A1 |
2013-08-22 |
Gordon M. Heideman |
Disclosed herein are various embodiments of an exercise apparatus. In certain embodiments, an exercise apparatus comprises an exercise station coupled to a resistance system, the exercise station comprising a frame, an arm assembly, and a seat assembly comprising a seat, the seat having a first position and a second position and configured to move between the first and second positions, wherein the first position accommodates use of the exercise apparatus by a user sitting on the seat and wherein the second position accommodates use of the exercise apparatus by a user sitting in a wheelchair. In some embodiments, the seat assembly is pivotably coupled to the frame. In some embodiments, the seat assembly may comprise a stop. In some embodiments, the seat assembly may comprise a biasing element which allows users to move the seat from the first position to the second position without needing to lift the seat. In various embodiments, the seat assembly comprises a seat height adjustment mechanism. In some embodiments, the exercise station comprises an adjustable arm assembly. |
158 |
Pilates and Multifunction Exercise Machine |
US13761489 |
2013-02-07 |
US20130203569A1 |
2013-08-08 |
Fritz Top Athis |
A pilates and multifunction exercise machine having a bench, a back and two legs is described. |
159 |
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING EXERCISES USING A FREELY ROTATING BALL |
US13876598 |
2012-06-21 |
US20130184131A1 |
2013-07-18 |
Brian Doyle |
Exemplary embodiments of an exercise apparatus and its method of use are provided. An exercise apparatus can be provided having a resilient ball configured to support a weight of a user performing exercises thereon, and a shell member configured to cover at least an upper portion of the resilient ball. The shell member can have an inner surface conforming to an outer surface of the resilient ball. A toroidal member can be provided that can be attached to the shell member and can surround a portion of the resilient ball. |
160 |
Adjustable mounting device for exercise equipment |
US11652806 |
2007-01-12 |
US08439810B2 |
2013-05-14 |
John R. Baudhuin |
The invention generally relates to exercise equipment that includes a pulley and cable mechanism. More specifically, the invention relates to an adjustable mounting device for the pulley so that the pulley may be mounted at different locations on the exercise equipment. This provides the user of such exercise equipment with the ability to adjust and readily fine-tune the position of the pulleys for proper biomechanical alignment with the user's body. Such a mounted pulley may be used on Pilates apparatus, weight and strength training equipment or other exercise equipment. |