181 |
Stair climber apparatuses and methods of operating stair climber apparatuses |
US14132579 |
2013-12-18 |
US10105568B2 |
2018-10-23 |
Emil S. Golen, Jr.; Young Chul Kim; Jenny Slifko Manago |
Stair climber apparatuses have a control circuit that controls the speed and torque of an electric motor and controls an output torque direction of the electric motor. The control circuit controls the speed of the electric motor and the output direction of the electric motor to maintain a constant speed of travel of a plurality of stairs in a downward direction along an inclined support when an operator is stepping on the plurality of stairs in an upward direction. When a change in output torque direction of the electric motor torque is required to maintain the constant speed of travel of the plurality of stairs in the downward direction along the inclined support, the control circuit controls the speed of the electric motor down to a zero speed. Methods are for operating the stair climber apparatuses. |
182 |
EXERCISE MACHINE WITH A SAFETY DEVICE |
US15488474 |
2017-04-15 |
US20180296898A1 |
2018-10-18 |
Chia-Yen Huang |
An exercise machine includes a frame, an exercise module, a driving element, a control module and a strain-detecting module. The frame includes a base and at least three pads attached to a lower face of the base. The exercise module and the driving element are supported on the base and operatively connected to each other. The control module is supported on the frame and electrically connected to the driving element. The strain-detecting module includes a deformation-vulnerable plate connected to one of the pads and a strain gauge attached to the deformation-vulnerable plate to allow the strain gauge to detect a value of deformation of the deformation-vulnerable plate. The strain gauge sends the value of deformation to the control module. The control module stops the driving element to stop the exercise module when the value of deformation irregularly changes in a short period of time. |
183 |
High-incline treadmill |
US15860164 |
2018-01-02 |
US10092792B2 |
2018-10-09 |
Jared Kueker; Yu Hsin Wang; Kuo Ti Huang |
A treadmill which utilizes provides for a connection between the floor stand and the treadbase which is toward the front end of the treadbase and provides for generally improved support of the front end of the treadbase at higher angles by providing that the lift mechanism is attached to the treadbase at two fixed points a fixed distance from each other. The lift mechanism then utilizes two different motions, the extension of an extension arm and the rotation of a rigid arm, to produce lift. The rotation of the rigid arm generally utilizes a wheel in an enclosed raceway attached to the floor stand. |
184 |
INTELLIGENT FITNESS SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF |
US15817436 |
2017-11-20 |
US20180256961A1 |
2018-09-13 |
Xiaodong SHI; Quanzhong WANG |
The present disclosure provides an intelligent fitness system and a control method thereof. The intelligent fitness system includes a fitting device, a plurality of physical buttons arranged on a handle of the fitting device at positions corresponding to fingers of a user respectively, a controller electrically connected to the physical buttons, and a display device electrically connected to the controller. Each physical button is configured to collect an operation instruction from the user and transmit the operation instruction to the controller. The controller is configured to transmit the operation instruction to the display device. The display device is configured to display a corresponding image in accordance with the operation instruction. |
185 |
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE MONITORING COMBINING EXERCISE MONITORING AND VISUAL DATA WITH WIRELESS DEVICES |
US15928585 |
2018-03-22 |
US20180207482A1 |
2018-07-26 |
ROGER J. QUY |
Embodiments of the invention provide a method and apparatus for a wireless exercise monitoring system for interactively monitoring an aspect of exercise, sports, or fitness utilizing a wearable device, such as a watch, eyewear, or smart apparel. The device is equipped with, or connected to, a digital camera. Sensors integrated with, or wirelessly connected to, the wearable internet device record physiological data during exercise and data measuring the amount of exercise performed. The data and visual images from the camera are transmitted to one or more internet servers, and may be shared with other mobile internet devices. |
186 |
Body exerciser |
US15626459 |
2017-06-19 |
US10022588B1 |
2018-07-17 |
Sunny Lee; Simon Chao |
A body exerciser includes two linking units each including a pedal rod which is suspended by a handle rod and a linking rod to be moved in a forward-and-rearward direction and in an upward-and-downward direction, and which is subjected to a resistance by a first resisting unit. The handle rod is swingable and subjected to a resistance by a second resisting unit, so that a variety of exercising modes selected by a user can be performed. |
187 |
Rotary exercise system |
US15666919 |
2017-08-02 |
US10004933B2 |
2018-06-26 |
James J. Lennox; David Vorozilchak; Philip Matthew Hunt |
A rotary exercise system in one embodiment includes a chassis configured for mounting to stationary support members, a rotational support shaft rotatably coupled to chassis, and handle bar assembly coupled to the support shaft and manually rotatable therewith by a user. A variable resistance mechanism applies a user-adjustable rotational resistance force on the support shaft, which changes the force required to be applied by the user to rotate the handle bar assembly during an exercise routine. In some embodiments, the resistance mechanism may be a frictional resistance mechanism, such as a drum or disc brake assembly. A user-operated control actuator allows the user to readily change resistance settings to increase or decrease the rotational resistance imparted to the support shaft by the resistance mechanism. In some implementations, the chassis may be detachably mounted on vertical supports of a power rack and adjustable in height for performing different exercise routines. |
188 |
PLATFORM FOR ENABLING OMNIDIRECTIONAL MOVEMENT OF AN EXERCISING MACHINE |
US15837768 |
2017-12-11 |
US20180161620A1 |
2018-06-14 |
Leigh M. Rothschild |
A platform for enabling omnidirectional movement of an exercising machine is disclosed. The platform may comprise a hemispherical inner body comprising a hollow cavity. The hollow cavity may be used for accommodating an exercising machine into the hollow cavity. The exercising machine may be one of a treadmill, treadclimber, and bicycle. The platform may further comprise an outer body. The outer body may be rotatably engaged with the hemispherical inner body. The rotatable engagement may allow an omnidirectional movement of the hemispherical inner body in a horizontal plane and an inclination and declination of the exercising machine. The platform further comprises a communication unit. The communication unit may be connected with the hemispherical inner body for receiving user's inputs for movement. At least one of the hemispherical inner body and the exercising machine may move based on the user's inputs for movement. The platform may also find use in virtual shopping environments to help a user in buying products. |
189 |
Exercise device |
US15067987 |
2016-03-11 |
US09987519B2 |
2018-06-05 |
Leonard Snyderman |
An improved exercise device includes pedals configured to move in counter-rotating circles in a plane inclined toward the horizontal from the vertical at an angle greater than 0° and less than or equal to 90°. The device includes a supporting frame, a pedal mounting assembly attached to the supporting frame at an angle from the vertical, two pedal supports attached to the pedal mounting assembly, each via a pedal crank assembly, at an angle to the vertical, and two pedals, one pedal supported by each pedal support. |
190 |
Overlaying Exercise Information on a Remote Display |
US15787388 |
2017-10-18 |
US20180111034A1 |
2018-04-26 |
Eric S. Watterson |
An exercise machine may include a frame, a movable element movably connected to the frame and movable during a performance of an exercise, a transmitter in communication with a media system, the media system having a receiver and a display in communication with the receiver and capable of depicting video content received through the receiver, a processor, and a memory having programmed instructions that, when executed, cause the processor to send data relating to the exercise to the receiver to be depicted over the video content during the performance of the exercise. |
191 |
GAIT REHABILITATION CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR |
US15573592 |
2015-10-07 |
US20180104542A1 |
2018-04-19 |
Suncheol KWON; Dongmyung MIN; Younghwan KIM |
The gait rehabilitation control system according to the present invention comprises an operation device unit for setting gait training mode of a patient and displaying gait state information of the patient; a gait device unit worn on the patient's feet so as to move along with the gait motion of the patient; and a control unit for driving the gait device unit according to the gait training mode set by the operation device unit, wherein the control unit comprises a gait pattern analysis unit for measuring reaction force between the patient's feet and the gait device unit, and analyzing the gait pattern of the patient with the data of the reaction force. |
192 |
System and method for improving fitness equipment and exercise |
US15393247 |
2016-12-28 |
US09937382B2 |
2018-04-10 |
Brian M. Dugan |
In a first aspect, a method is provided that includes the steps of (1) providing a monitor for determining a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser and for outputting a signal representative of the performance level; (2) using the monitor to measure a level of exercise performance performed by an exerciser; (3) outputting from the monitor a signal representative of the performance level; (4) providing a video game having a character, the video game inputting and being responsive to the performance level signal output by the monitor, the video game using the performance level signal to control a performance level of the video game character; and (5) while the exerciser is not exercising, controlling a performance level of the video game character based on a performance level signal output by the monitor. |
193 |
Outdoor fitness resistance mechanism and housing |
US15715850 |
2017-09-26 |
US09907992B2 |
2018-03-06 |
Matthew A. Tschann |
A resistance mechanism for an exercising device is provided. The resistance mechanism comprises a housing configured to engage the exercise device. The housing is configured to translate a resistance from a resistance generator to the exercise device. The resistance mechanism also comprises a resistance adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a level of resistance provided by the resistance mechanism. Adjustment in a first direction increases a provided resistance, and adjustment in a second direction decreases the provided resistance. The resistance generator comprises a flywheel coupled to an indexing wedge. The resistance mechanism is configured to, when the adjustment mechanism adjusts in the first direction, push against the indexing wedge in a linear direction towards and against a brake arm, causing the brake arm to engage the flywheel, thereby increasing the level of resistance provided by the resistance mechanism to the outdoor exercise device. |
194 |
High-incline treadmill |
US15672934 |
2017-08-09 |
US09889333B2 |
2018-02-13 |
Jared Kueker; Yu Hsin Wang; Kuo Ti Huang |
A treadmill which utilizes provides for a connection between the floor stand and the treadbase which is toward the front end of the treadbase and provides for generally improved support of the front end of the treadbase at higher angles by providing that the lift mechanism is attached to the treadbase at two fixed points a fixed distance from each other. The lift mechanism then utilizes two different motions, the extension of an extension arm and the rotation of a rigid arm, to produce lift. The rotation of the rigid arm generally utilizes a wheel in an enclosed raceway attached to the floor stand. |
195 |
Exercise Apparatus, Kit And Method |
US15514273 |
2015-07-21 |
US20180021625A1 |
2018-01-25 |
Matthew Michaels |
My exercise apparatus enables a user to exercise upper body, lower body and core muscles simultaneously or individually at the option of the user. It comprises a lower body exercise machine, and an overhead upper body exercise device comprising a horizontally oriented, rigid handlebar connected to an elastic member suspended overhead. The upper body exercise device and the lower body exercise machine are positioned with respect to each other so the user, while standing on and operating the lower body exercise machine and without lifting the user's body up and off the lower body exercise machine, can operate the upper body exercise device. The user grips the handlebar and simultaneously pulls the handlebar towards the user's chest, stretching the elastic member to lengthen the elastic member, placing the elastic member in tension. Then the user slowly releases the tension and allows the elastic member to shorten in length, thus providing upper body and core muscle strengthening. Because of the unique configuration of components, the user can perform assisted or un-assisted dips or in one motion and grip place the overhead handlebar in an overhead rack and use my apparatus to do an assisted or un-assisted pull-up motion. The combination of the upper body exercise device and the lower body exercise machine provide a comprehensive, full body workout. A kit and method are also disclosed. |
196 |
Cardio-based exercise systems with visual feedback on exercise programs |
US15262163 |
2016-09-12 |
US09849337B2 |
2017-12-26 |
Joshua J. Roman; Michael G. Lannon; David M. Alexander; Jeffrey W. Moore; Eric J. Marthinsen |
In general, a computing device disposed in a cardio exercise machine receives data related to a fitness level of a user. The computing device selects a workout program based at least in part on the data. The operations of the cardio exercise machine are controlled based at least in part on the workout program. The computing device generates visual feedback based on at least one of the user's operation of the cardio exercise machine and the selected workout program measured against performance criteria. |
197 |
Exercise equipment with improved user interaction |
US15480289 |
2017-04-05 |
US09844699B2 |
2017-12-19 |
Hendrik J. Volkerink; David Gonsiorowski; Yossef Schvetz; Serdar Ozsumer |
Methods and systems are presented for accepting inputs into a treadmill or other exercise equipment to control functions of the treadmill or exercise equipment. An exercise control system can receive gestures and other inputs. The exercise control system can also obtain information about the user of the exercise control system and information about the environment in which the exercise equipment is operating. Based on the input and the other information, the exercise control system can modify or improve the performance or execution of user interface and functions of the exercise equipment. The changes make the user interfaces and/or functions user-friendly and intuitive. |
198 |
Stair climbing apparatus and method |
US15000380 |
2016-01-19 |
US09795828B2 |
2017-10-24 |
Gordon Andrade |
A stair stepping apparatus comprising: a plurality of stairs forming a treadmill or endless belt on which a user steps, wherein each stair comprises: a first link comprised of a major step portion joined to a minor riser portion by a rigid elbow, and a second link comprised of major riser portion joined to a minor step portion by a rigid elbow. |
199 |
Exercise system and adjustment method thereof |
US15136640 |
2016-04-22 |
US09789362B1 |
2017-10-17 |
Ming-Chu Su; Shu-Yao Wu |
An exercise system and an adjustment method thereof. The exercise system includes an exercise machine and a data transmission device. The exercise machine includes a control unit, a storage unit, a stepless force device, a sensor, a user operation part and an operation interface. During exercise, the control unit executes the exercise program to dynamically change resistance according to a sensed location, speed or acceleration of the user operation part and an adjustable parameter. Through the data transmission device, the user can download the personal training parameter from a remote device into the exercise machine, or upload the training result and the personal training parameter to the remote device. |
200 |
STAIR CLIMBING APPARATUS AND METHOD |
US15623576 |
2017-06-15 |
US20170282004A1 |
2017-10-05 |
Gordon Andrade |
A stair stepping apparatus comprising: a plurality of stairs forming a treadmill or endless belt on which a user steps, wherein each stair comprises: a first link comprised of a major step portion joined to a minor riser portion by a rigid elbow, and a second link comprised of major riser portion joined to a minor step portion by a rigid elbow. |