101 |
Fitness equipment unit service condition notification system |
US14656609 |
2015-03-12 |
US09922528B2 |
2018-03-20 |
Daniel L. M. Munro; Mark Albright; Tormay J Brown; Doug Durnford; Gregory B May; Blakely T Pennington; Cynthia Tremblay; Richard W Whitbeck |
A fitness equipment unit has a controller that actuates a light between different states in response to service conditions. In one implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of at least two of: a mileage parameter of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed electrical current of the fitness equipment unit, a sensed temperature from the fitness equipment unit and a sensed position of a portion of the fitness equipment unit. In another implementation, actuation of the light is based upon a combination of the first and second service conditions selected from a group consisting of: a connection error service condition; a part wear service condition; a motor/actuator error service condition; a sensor error service condition; a processor error service condition; and a power supply error service condition and further based upon a prioritization of different severity levels of the first and second service conditions. |
102 |
EXERCISE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME |
US15645841 |
2017-07-10 |
US20170304678A1 |
2017-10-26 |
Matt Shade |
An exercise apparatus and method of using an exercise apparatus are disclosed. The exercise apparatus includes a first elongate track and a second elongate track, a first handle, and a second handle. Each track is 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 first and second elongate tracks are moveable along at least a portion of a length of the base member. The first handle is slidably coupled to the first elongate track such that the first handle is movable along the length of the first elongate track. The second handle is slidably coupled to the second elongate track such that the second handle is movable along the length of the second elongate track. |
103 |
Human hand-crawling and foot-bounding apparatus |
US15238387 |
2016-08-16 |
US09750973B1 |
2017-09-05 |
Weipeng Yang |
Height-adjustable apparatus using a spring to urge forward and rearward undulating whippy locomotion. A hand-crawling embodiment enables users to engage in all-fours crawling locomotion while the body is conventionally situated in a two-legged orientation. A foot-bounding embodiment enables walkers, joggers, runners and jumpers to engage in forward and backward whippy locomotion. A crutch embodiment enables crippled or injured users to likewise engage in whippy locomotion. |
104 |
ARM CURL EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US15489298 |
2017-04-17 |
US20170216663A1 |
2017-08-03 |
Raymond Giannelli; Mark Buontempo |
Apparatus (10) for performing an arm curl exercise comprising: a frame (12), a seat (16), an elbow pad (19) an input arm assembly (24) interconnected to a resistance mechanism (42) and a manually graspable mechanism (30h), the seat (16) being arranged relative to the input arm assembly (24) to position the user in a user start position (USP) that enables the user to manually engage the manually graspable mechanism (30h) with a posterior surface (PSE) of the user's elbow user's elbow (13e) engaged with the engaging surface (ES) of the elbow pad (19), the input arm assembly comprising a first arm (30r) and a second arm (30f) pivotable around a first linear axis (AA). |
105 |
Back extension exercise apparatus |
US14989166 |
2016-01-06 |
US09707432B2 |
2017-07-18 |
Raymond Giannelli; Mark Buontempo; Stephen Wendt |
An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (PS) and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism and being arranged on the apparatus such that the input arm assembly is pivotable beginning from a start motionless position along a path of travel toward the pelvic stabilization pad under resistance exerted by one or both of the resistance mechanisms, wherein the first resistance mechanism is adapted to increase resistance as the degree of pivoting of the input arm assembly increases along the path of travel away from the start motionless position rearwardly toward the pelvic stabilization pad. |
106 |
Elongate track and slidable handle apparatus and method of making |
US14124077 |
2012-06-08 |
US09700757B2 |
2017-07-11 |
Matt Shade |
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. |
107 |
Elliptical exercise apparatus |
US15264611 |
2016-09-14 |
US09662535B2 |
2017-05-30 |
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. |
108 |
Retractable wall mounted exercise rack system |
US15357336 |
2016-11-21 |
US09649525B2 |
2017-05-16 |
Erik S. Hopperstad; Brian B. Brasch |
A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage. |
109 |
Enhanced bionic resistance suit |
US14659479 |
2015-03-16 |
US09629405B2 |
2017-04-25 |
Adrian Romando Cornish |
An enhanced resistance suit for use while training has a pair of compression shorts that have a plurality of attachment bands arranged in two columns down each leg. The attachment bands have at least one attachment ring secured on each in order to form a matched horizontal connectable pair. A user can removably attach resistance bands to the pairs to provide resistance while training. A pair of arm bands also have attachment rings connected to them and allow a user to removably connect a pair of arm resistance bands to a matching attachment band located on a waist portion of the shorts. A belt is provided to help secure the shorts. Shoes are used that also have attachment rings located on a heel portion and a toe portion to provide vertical jump training as well as calf muscle training. Sensors may be added to the suit to enhance use. |
110 |
Elliptical exercise apparatus |
US14162713 |
2014-01-23 |
US09463351B2 |
2016-10-11 |
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. |
111 |
GRAB-AND-USE EXERCISE STRAP |
US15080143 |
2016-03-24 |
US20160206914A1 |
2016-07-21 |
Amir Zaki |
An exercise apparatus with enhanced strength for use with one or more limbs of a user to perform a variety of exercises includes a resilient strap having a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the strap coupled to the central portion of the strap to create a first loop, the first end portion being disposed around a top portion of the central portion of the strap and a bottom portion of the central portion of the strap, the second end portion of the strap coupled to the central portion of the strap to create a second loop, the second end portion being disposed around a remaining top portion of the central portion of the strap and a remaining bottom portion of the central portion of the strap. Each of the first and second loops can receive a user's limb. |
112 |
Seat cover exercise device |
US14267869 |
2014-05-01 |
US09387357B2 |
2016-07-12 |
Boris Mueller |
An exercise device is disclosed comprising a flexible seat cover capable of conforming to a seat, the seat having a horizontal seat portion and a vertical back portion. The device further includes a plurality of exercising resistance members, each having a first end and a second end and one or more fasteners coupled to each first end of each of the plurality of exercising resistance members. The exercise device, when installed on a seat, enables a user seated thereon to engage in resistance exercises by grasping said grip and extending said exercising resistance member. |
113 |
ANTIGRAVITY WHOLE BODY EXERCISE GARMENTS |
US15016422 |
2016-02-05 |
US20160165968A1 |
2016-06-16 |
David Alexander Richardson; Carolyn Anne Richardson |
The invention provides an antigravity muscle exerciser comprising a garment which when worn by a user is close-fitting and covers at least the torso of said user. The garment comprises separate top and bottom portions or is a one-piece article, and has incorporated therein first portions of flexible material on each side of the torso which extend from the pelvis to beyond a respective shoulder where the portions are contiguous with a second portion of flexible material which extends across the top of the head of the user in a coronal plane. The portions of flexible material in combination have a length and elasticity which creates axial compression between the top of the head and the pelvis. The invention also provides a method of utilising the garment exercising deep posture and antigravity muscles. |
114 |
BACK EXTENSION EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US14989166 |
2016-01-06 |
US20160114207A1 |
2016-04-28 |
Raymond Giannelli; Mark Buontempo; Stephen Wendt |
An exercise apparatus for performing a back extension exercise comprising: a frame, a seat having a seating surface (PS) and a pelvic stabilization pad having a lower back engagement surface (ES), an input arm assembly interconnected by a first interconnection to a first resistance mechanism, the input arm assembly including a manually graspable mechanism and being arranged on the apparatus such that the input arm assembly is pivotable beginning from a start motionless position along a path of travel toward the pelvic stabilization pad under resistance exerted by one or both of the resistance mechanisms, wherein the first resistance mechanism is adapted to increase resistance as the degree of pivoting of the input arm assembly increases along the path of travel away from the start motionless position rearwardly toward the pelvic stabilization pad. |
115 |
Retractable Wall Mounted Exercise Rack System |
US14682431 |
2015-04-09 |
US20150290488A1 |
2015-10-15 |
Erik S. Hopperstad; Brian B. Brasch |
A retractable wall mounted exercise rack system for providing an exercise rack that may be easily and compactly stored when not in use. The retractable wall mounted exercise rack system generally includes one or more brackets attached to a wall, a pair of support members, and a plurality of arms pivotally extending from the brackets and pivotally connecting to the support members. One or more actuators are connected between the brackets and the arms to assist in lifting the structure into a compact retracted position for storage. |
116 |
ENHANCED BIONIC RESISTANCE SUIT |
US14659479 |
2015-03-16 |
US20150258362A1 |
2015-09-17 |
Adrian Romando CORNISH |
An enhanced resistance suit for use while training has a pair of compression shorts that have a plurality of attachment bands arranged in two columns down each leg. The attachment bands have at least one attachment ring secured on each in order to form a matched horizontal connectable pair. A user can removably attach resistance bands to the pairs to provide resistance while training. A pair of arm bands also have attachment rings connected to them and allow a user to removably connect a pair of arm resistance bands to a matching attachment band located on a waist portion of the shorts. A belt is provided to help secure the shorts. Shoes are used that also have attachment rings located on a heel portion and a toe portion to provide vertical jump training as well as calf muscle training. Sensors may be added to the suit to enhance use. |
117 |
RANGE OF MOTION MACHINE AND METHOD AND ADJUSTABLE CRANK |
US14698058 |
2015-04-28 |
US20150246264A1 |
2015-09-03 |
David L. LAMPERT; Stephen Brigss; 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. |
118 |
Exercise Weight Selection Device and Method |
US14633052 |
2015-02-26 |
US20150238801A1 |
2015-08-27 |
Jeffrey Owen Meredith |
A device for imparting a resistive force to a connected exercise component is provided. The device includes a frame pivotally supporting a selection arm which has a weight connected to the selection arm by a pin arm. The weight imparts a force resisting rotation of the selection arm by a flexible member engaged with the exercise component. Adjusting the engagement of one end of the pin arm to an arched engagement path along the selection arm adjusts mechanical advantage and the resistive force. |
119 |
ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE APPARATUS |
US14162713 |
2014-01-23 |
US20150202490A1 |
2015-07-23 |
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. |
120 |
MUSCULAR STRENGTH ASSISTING APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF CONTROLLING THE SAME |
US14499370 |
2014-09-29 |
US20150141886A1 |
2015-05-21 |
Tae Sin HA; Young Do KWON; Youn Baek LEE |
A muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: a wearing unit configured to enclose a part of a user's body; a tightening unit configured to pull the wearing unit in one or both directions; and/or a control unit configured to drive the tightening unit to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located, when it is determined that muscular contraction occurs at the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located. A method of controlling a muscular strength assisting apparatus may include: determining whether muscular contraction occurs at a part of a user's body that is enclosed by a wearing unit; and/or driving a tightening unit pulling the wearing unit in one direction or both directions to tighten the part of the user's body on which the wearing unit is located when it is determined that the muscular contraction occurs. |