181 |
Laterally applied orthosis |
US13075421 |
2011-03-30 |
US09066786B1 |
2015-06-30 |
Stephen A. Price; Mary P. Price |
A laterally applied orthosis having a dynamic flexible stiffener that is configured to extend across a joint and impede joint movement caused by muscle contractions by resisting flexing but allowing some movement in the joint. The stiffener is elastic so that it rebounds to its original form after flexing due to movement of the joint. The stiffener is disposed within a brace having a plurality of adjustable straps extending from the brace. The straps can be fastened to one another or the brace itself to form a substantially tubular structure for securing the brace to a limb. At least one of the plurality of straps is semi-rigid and malleable. |
182 |
Range of motion machine and method and adjustable crank |
US13068589 |
2011-05-16 |
US09044630B1 |
2015-06-02 |
David L. Lampert; Stephen Briggs; Edward William Cler; Daniel David Horein; Brian P. Lilly; Benjamin Berton Rund |
A range of motion machine having two or four cranks driven directly by motors without exposed gears or chains. The speed and direction of crank rotation and the length of the crank arms may be varied with electronic controls. Crank arm length may be varied whether the crank is stationary or rotating. The cranks and motors are mounted at the top of pedestals which are adjustable in height. |
183 |
Reformer |
US14014974 |
2013-08-30 |
US20150065320A1 |
2015-03-05 |
Brianne Anderson |
A Pilates reformer includes a pair of rails mounted between a front frame portion and a rear frame portion. A carriage is mounted to the pair of rails. The carriage is mounted to slide along the pair of rails. A rear platform is connected to the pair of rails. A plurality of elastic parts is connected to an elastic part retaining block. The elastic part retaining block is mounted to the front frame portion. The plurality of elastic parts pass through an elastic part pulley. The elastic part pulley is mounted to the rear platform. The elastic part pulley has elastic part retaining loops mounted on elastic part retaining loop retainers. The elastic part retaining loops are sized to fit onto hooks that are mounted to the carriage. The Pilates reformer has at least three hooks. A foot bar extends from the rear frame portion. The rear frame portion includes the rear platform. |
184 |
Exercise Device |
US14070026 |
2013-11-01 |
US20140228185A1 |
2014-08-14 |
Victor A. Meier; Darran Hall; Rodney Lamarr Thompson; Justin Hai |
The subject matter described herein relates to an exercise device used to strengthen muscles of at least the core of the body of a user. The exercise device includes a base that allows a user to lay, sit, lie, kneel, stand, or stay in any desirable position. The exercise device can include a frame in the shape of an arc that is connected to the frame. Connected to the frame is a grip that is configured to slide along at least some length of the frame and the grip is configured to be held while performing an exercise. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. |
185 |
EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME |
US14124077 |
2012-06-08 |
US20140162857A1 |
2014-06-12 |
Matt Shade |
An exercise apparatus and method of making the same are disclosed. Such an apparatus includes a first elongate track and a second elongate track that are each substantially straight and adjustably coupled to a base member such that each track is configured to extend away from the base member in the opposite direction relative to the other track. The apparatus also includes a first handle slidably coupled to the first elongate track such that the first handle is movable along the length of the first elongate track and a second handle slidably coupled to the second elongate track such that the second handle is movable along the length of the second elongate track. |
186 |
Method and system for performing linear and circular movement patterns |
US12771438 |
2010-04-30 |
US08702574B2 |
2014-04-22 |
Dama Claudy Abranchess |
A method and system for performing linear and circular movement patterns is provided. The method and the system include a limb-activated linearly and circularly moveable apparatus comprising a rotatable platform coupled to a slideable base. A limb gripping the apparatus can slide the apparatus across a surface while rotating the platform. The apparatus is designed to constantly realign the joints involved in the movements and without straining the joints of the body to maximize productivity and promote joint comfort. |
187 |
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. |
188 |
Exercise Yoga Mat and Method of Using Same |
US13732234 |
2012-12-31 |
US20130180048A1 |
2013-07-18 |
Dan Saltzman |
An Exercise Yoga mat and method of use whereby the mat has printed indicia for measuring distance along the surface of the mat while executing yoga exercise positions. |
189 |
EXERCISE DEVICE |
US13542552 |
2012-07-05 |
US20130012369A1 |
2013-01-10 |
Simon PREST |
An exercise device comprising a moveable frame, a control grip and wheel means, in which the control grip is carried on the frame, in which the frame is mounted for movement on the wheel means, and in which the wheel means is moveable along a first line of direction and along at least one further line of direction. |
190 |
Fitness machine with automated variable resistance |
US12644120 |
2009-12-22 |
US08012073B2 |
2011-09-06 |
Michael Charles Barnett |
A fitness machine is provided, which includes a base frame having a pair of vertical side members; a track assembly rotatably mounted to the base frame between the vertical side members; a drive assembly for rotating the track assembly relative to the base frame; a bench rest assembly slidably mounted to the track assembly for supporting a user in a supine position; a handle assembly and a footrest assembly fixedly attached to the track assembly; and a control system for directing the drive assembly to alter the angular orientation of the bench rest assembly to vary the resistance experienced by a user during an exercise routine. The operation may be manual, programmable, or adaptive to the user's performance, based on repetition time and/or heart rate. |
191 |
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US13094839 |
2011-04-27 |
US20110201480A1 |
2011-08-18 |
Yun-Bo Long |
This invention discloses an elliptical exercise apparatus that is characterized in having left and right tracks disposed in a guider frame which is pivotally coupled to a rear portion of the elliptical exercise apparatus. When a user uses the elliptical exercise apparatus, the guider frame is at a use position. When the user folds the elliptical exercise apparatus, the guider frame is at a storage position. A user can complete folding procedure merely by operating the guider frame without lifting some heavy components of the elliptical exercise apparatus. |
192 |
FITNESS MACHINE WITH AUTOMATED VARIABLE RESISTANCE |
US12644120 |
2009-12-22 |
US20110152032A1 |
2011-06-23 |
Michael Charles Barnett |
A fitness machine is provided, which includes a base frame having a pair of vertical side members; a track assembly rotatably mounted to the base frame between the vertical side members; a drive assembly for rotating the track assembly relative to the base frame; a bench rest assembly slidably mounted to the track assembly for supporting a user in a supine position; a handle assembly and a footrest assembly fixedly attached to the track assembly; and a control system for directing the drive assembly to alter the angular orientation of the bench rest assembly to vary the resistance experienced by a user during an exercise routine. The operation may be manual, programmable, or adaptive to the user's performance, based on repetition time and/or heart rate. |
193 |
Orthosis |
US12559111 |
2009-09-14 |
US20110066095A1 |
2011-03-17 |
Stephen A. Price; Mary P. Price |
An orthosis comprising a dynamic, flexible, elastic stiffener that is configured to extend across a joint. The stiffener is configured to extend across a joint in a first configuration, wherein the stiffener is preferably substantially planar, and a second configuration when a patient's muscle is under contraction such that the stiffener allows some joint movement but resists flexion of the joint to impede joint movement. The stiffener rebounds to its first configuration after the muscle contraction has terminated. The orthosis may be used to impede the movement of any joint, including a wrist joint and finger joints, an elbow joint, a knee joint, and an ankle joint and toe joints. Preferably, the flexible stiffener is made from a heat treated and tempered spring steel so that is has desirable dynamic and elastic properties. |
194 |
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US12650569 |
2009-12-31 |
US20110039661A1 |
2011-02-17 |
Yun-Bo Long |
An elliptical exercise apparatus includes a main frame rested on a ground surface, a crank assembly connected to the main frame, left and right tracks pivotally coupled to the main frame, left and right supporting members respectively interconnected between the crank assembly and the left and right tracks, and left and right pedals respectively coupled to the left and right supporting members. The left and right tracks are disposed in a guider frame which is pivotally coupled to a rear portion of the main frame via a pivot axis which is positioned at a height relative to the ground surface. When a user uses the elliptical exercise apparatus, the guider frame is at a use position. When the user folds the elliptical exercise apparatus, the guider frame is at a storage position. A user can complete folding procedure merely by operating the guider frame. Besides, when the guider frame is moved from the use position to the storage position or in reverse order, the left and right supporting members are always connected to the corresponding tracks. |
195 |
EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US12291419 |
2008-11-12 |
US20100022363A1 |
2010-01-28 |
Mrako A. Fenster; Hai Jun Zhu |
The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus which is a multiple functions exercise apparatus. One function of the exercise apparatus allows the user taking chin-up exercise substantially solely by his fingers. The exercise apparatus comprises a frame, two guiding mechanisms respectively connected to the left and right sides of the frame, a load unit positioned on the frame, a cable-and-pulley device connected to the frame and linked the load unit and the guiding mechanisms, and the cable-and-pulley device further having two pulling portions engaged with respective guiding mechanisms, at least an exercise accessory operable connected to at least one pulling portion, at least two climbing-holds mounted on the frame for the user gripping thereon and taking chin-up exercise. |
196 |
Finger ladder strap |
US10995755 |
2004-11-23 |
US07628740B2 |
2009-12-08 |
Michael B. Harrington |
The present invention relates generally to the field of straps and tension devices and specifically relates to a device and method useful for stretching and exercise. In particular, the invention relates to an exercise device. According to one embodiment, the exercise device includes an elongated body having a plurality of columnar ladder apertures and a pad protrusion extending into at least one of the ladder apertures. |
197 |
Muscle training machine for the whole body |
US11032543 |
2005-01-10 |
US07479096B2 |
2009-01-20 |
Makoto Saikawa |
A machine for training the muscles of a user's body, comprising a main body; a right-use and a left-use arm member extending from the main body at least higher than the user's hips; a right and a left rotational member, which are each established on the respective right-use and left-use arm members so that they freely rotate about and extend away from rotational central axes that extend toward the user; and a right and a left handle, which are each established on the respective right and left rotational members so that they freely rotate about handle central axes extending in a parallel direction to the respective rotational central axes; wherein the user can hold the handles with the user's respective right and left hands, and turn the rotational members, independently of each other, about the rotational central axes, for training the upper body of the user. |
198 |
Muscle strength increasing tool |
US10568593 |
2004-08-19 |
US07413527B2 |
2008-08-19 |
Yoshiaki Sato |
To provide a muscle strength increasing device for a pressure muscle training method that can easily be tied around a region to be compressed.A muscle strength increasing device has a main belt 10 and a tie-down belt 20. A ring 11A and a loop-shaped belt 12A are fastened to the one end and the other end, respectively, of the main belt 10. The main belt 10 and the tie-down belt 20 are provided with two-dimensional fasteners 16, 21 for fastening. In order to tie the muscle strength increasing device around the region to be compressed, the region to be compressed is first passed through a loop of the main belt 10 that is formed by passing one end of the main belt 10 through the belt 12A. Then, the end of the tie-down belt 20 is passed through the ring 11A and turned right back. Thereafter, the tie-down belt 20 is pulled and the tie-down belt 20 is fastened to the main belt 10. |
199 |
Muscle tension strap |
US11633767 |
2006-12-05 |
US20080132392A1 |
2008-06-05 |
Kelly J. Moulton |
A muscle tension strap including a pair of elongated flat bands each formed of substantially non-resilient material. The pair of flat bands are affixed together at a plurality of intermediate points therealong to form a plurality of tandem loops. The plurality of intermediate points at which the pair of elongated flat bands are affixed together are in a range of four to seven. Portions of each flat band adjacent each end are affixed together in overlying relationship to form a final loop with a handle therein and the pair of flat bands have a length in a range of five feet to seven feet. |
200 |
Elliptical exercise device |
US11375044 |
2006-03-15 |
US20060223679A1 |
2006-10-05 |
Kevin Gerschefske; Robert McBride; Lee San-Ping |
An elliptical exercise machine in which elongate foot pedaling members are rotatably connected to a crank assembly including a pair of diametrically opposed cranks. Toward one end of each foot pedaling member, an arm is pivotally mounted to the exerciser frame and has a free end with a roller that rollably supports the end of the foot pedaling member. A spring is mounted between the frame and each arm. The springs reduce shock and jarring movement for the user as the user traverses generally elliptical paths using the two foot pedaling members. |