Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482095000 | Body part of user utilized as weight | 39 |
20080214367 | EXERCISE MACHINE WITH PIVOTING USER SUPPORT AND MULTIPLE CAM LINKAGE - An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation about a user support pivot axis between start and end positions. The user support frame has at least a primary support and a secondary support for supporting spaced positions on a user's body throughout an exercise movement. A user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the frames for engagement by the user in performing exercises, and an at least partially flexible connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to rotational movement of the user support frame. The connecting linkage includes at least two axially spaced winding portions mounted for rotation about a common cam axis. A load resists movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage. | 09-04-2008 |
20100152003 | Portable lower-body stretching apparatus - A portable, adjustable apparatus for stretching the muscles of the lower body, in particular, the hip flexor and thigh muscles, comprised of a back support, a flexible line, a knee cradle attached to the mid-portion of the flexible line, and a line tensioning device which receives the free end of the line. The line-tensioning device allows a user to perform flexed-knee stretches such as the knee-to-chest stretch without having to manually hold the knee in the stretched position. The position of the back support and line-tensioning device relative to the knee cradle allows the knee to be drawn directly back towards the chest to optimally stretch the hip flexor and thigh muscles. | 06-17-2010 |
20110028281 | Resistance Training Apparatus and Methods - Resistance training apparatus and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an exercise assembly includes an exercise station having a support portion and at least one user interface operatively coupled to the support portion by an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a housing attached to the support portion, and a coupling device pivotably attached to the housing and moveable throughout an angular range, the coupling device being coupled to the at least one user interface and configured to move through at least a portion of the angular range during use of the at least one user interface. | 02-03-2011 |
20160008656 | ADJUSTABLE PROGRESSIVE EXERCISE PLATFORM APPARATUS FOR USE IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS | 01-14-2016 |
482096000 | Entire body | 35 |
20080220950 | CHEST EXERCISE MACHINE WITH SELF-ALIGNING PIVOTING USER SUPPORT - A chest exercise machine has a main frame, a user support frame pivotally associated with the main frame and movable between a start position and an end position during an exercise, a user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames and having at least one handle for gripping by a user positioned on the user support, and a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support frame. The user engagement device provides articulated motion so that the handle moves in a user-defined chest exercise movement path between a start position and an end position. A load resists movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage. | 09-11-2008 |
20080248929 | MULTI-STATION EXERCISE MACHINE - A multi-station exercise machine in one embodiment comprises at least two exercise stations for performing different exercises, at least one of the stations having a main frame, a user support frame pivotally associated with the main frame, a user engagement device movably mounted on one of the frames for actuating by a user in order to perform an exercise, and a connecting linkage which links movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. A load provides resistance to movement of the user support frame, user engagement device and/or connecting linkage. The connecting linkage, user support pivot, and user engagement device mount are arranged so that movement of the user engagement device results in self-aligning movement of the user support. The other station may have a fixed user support or a moving user support. | 10-09-2008 |
20080254951 | Gravity leg exercise machine - The present invention is an exercise machine to be used mainly for lower body exercises that involve quads, shins, thighs, and hip areas of a user and provides a moving seat frame that supports the weight of the user to use it as a source of a resistance as a pedal is pushed away. The resistance can be adjusted by changing the ratio between the seat movement and the pedal movement. The machine can be foldable for a stowed position. A preferred embodiment includes a base assembly that stands on a floor, a seat assembly movable substantially in vertical direction to support the user's weight and use it as a source of the resistance, and a pedal assembly supporting a pedal that moves away from the seat assembly when pushed by the user. The pedal assembly and the seat assembly are linked together so that when the pedal is pushed away, the seat assembly is lifted up from its rest position. The amount of the lift on the seat assembly per given displacement of the pedal can be adjusted by changing the leverage between the pedal assembly and the seat assembly. Greater the lift on the seat assembly per given pedal displacement, greater the resistance the user feels on the pedal. | 10-16-2008 |
20080318741 | Machine for Exercising the Muscles of the Lower Back and Associated Methods - A machine is for exercising the muscles of the lower back. The machine includes a base frame and a resistance arm including a resistance pad engaged by the user, the resistance arm coupled to the base frame at a first rotation point and having a center of rotation about the first rotation point. The machine further includes a seat frame member carrying a seat, the seat frame member coupled to the base frame at one or more seat rotation points and having a center of rotation about each of the seat rotation points. The resistance arm and seat frame member are rotated in opposite directions during a repetition cycle about the respective first rotation point and at least one seat rotation point. | 12-25-2008 |
20090029834 | SQUAT MACHINE FOR EXERCISING - The squat machine of the present invention includes a base having opposite sides, a stationary foot plate fixed on the base, a pair of frames each pivotally mounted to respective sides of the base, and a back rest pivotally mounted to the frames so that the frames and back rests are moveable between an initial squat position and an extended position. The back rest is oriented at approximately a 45°-60° angle in the squat position and moves toward a substantially horizontal orientation in the extended position. In use, with proportional foot platement on the foot plate, the user's knees remain behind their toes throughout full range of motion through the hips during movement of the back rest so as to minimize risk of knee shear. The orientation of the back rest minimizes risk of spinal compression during use of the machine. | 01-29-2009 |
20100004100 | EXERCISE APPARATUS, ESPECIALLY FOR EXERCISING OF THE BACK MUSCULATURE - The invention concerns an exercise apparatus, especially for exercising the back musculature of a user ( | 01-07-2010 |
20100004101 | EXERCISE TABLE - An exercise table which finds use in Pilates exercising includes an outer framework, a slidably movable support platform, and a foot bar against which a user's feet can be engaged while sliding the support platform against the bias of springs by extending and retracting the user's legs. The frame has supporting legs which are tapered inwardly and downwardly so that one exercise table can be nestably stacked on another by inserting the tapered legs of an overlying exercise table through an opening in the frame of an underlying table until the frames themselves are closely adjacent. The foot bar, shoulder blocks, and pulleys used in operation of the table are also movable between elevated use positions and lowered storage positions to facilitate closely adjacent nestable stacking of identical exercise tables. Various systems are disclosed for accommodating different sized individuals while retaining desired resistance from resilient elements incorporated into the table. | 01-07-2010 |
20100022363 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - 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. | 01-28-2010 |
20100022364 | RESISTANCE EXERCISE METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods and systems for exercise by performing exercise sets in a sequence progressing from exertion of larger to smaller muscles; with the exercise movement performed using slow movements. Each exercise set is performed to a point of momentary failure. The slow movement is at a rate of less than about thirty degrees per second. The exercise sets are performed with as little rest between each exercise set as global or central fatigue will allow. Resistance is applied during each exercise set to produce muscle failure within a predefined time under tension parameter. | 01-28-2010 |
20100062913 | Abdominal exercise device - An exercise device for the mid to lower body muscles comprising an inclined base, a base frame to support the base a first support bar and a second support bar, the first and the second support bar each having a mounting end and a support end, wherein the first support bar mounting end is pivotably attached to a first pivot point and the second support bar mounting end is pivotably attached to a second pivot point and the first and the second support bar support end are movably mounted on the perimeter of the base such that the first and the second support ends are movable through an arcuate path along the perimeter of the base a first knee pad pivotably attached to the first support bar at the first support bar support end; a second knee pad pivotably attached to the second support bar at the second support bar support end; and a handle attached to the front portion of the base frame. The exercise device may further comprise a crossbar removably attached to the first support bar and removably attached to the second support bar to temporarily immobilize the first and the second support bars relative to each other. | 03-11-2010 |
20100062914 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed having at least a base, first and second knee supports which are bilaterally coupled to first and second pivots located off from the center of the base. Independently rotatable knee pads are coupled to the perimeter-side end of the first and second knee supports arranged around a perimeter of the base. An upper extremity support is coupled to the base, and a first base supporting member is positioned at a rear of the base and a second base supporting member is positioned at a front of the base, wherein at least one of an inclination and elevation of the base is determined by adjustment of the base supporting members, wherein the first and second knee supports move around different arcs to generate an elliptical motion for an individual. | 03-11-2010 |
20100248911 | Attachments and accessories for a collapsible exercise device - An exercise device accessory package comprised of stabilizing attachments and accessories for a collapsible exercise device. A set combination of extension bars, cables and grips provide strength and support for increased weight and resistance. The accessory attachments may include push pins for securing the additional attachments. New contoured weights offer unique advantages for this type of exercise device in that they mount outboard the existing seat slide and are contoured to match the elongated seat slide. The added elongated weights are designed to evenly distribute the weight throughout the seat slide to avoid being centered in any one single point along the exercise devices slide frame. This combination of attachments increases the resistance and stability for lower body exercises. The stabilizing attachments and accessories may also include permanent hand grips that pivot 90 degrees to accommodate stability when in use and for storability when not in use. | 09-30-2010 |
20100323852 | YOKE TRAINING SYSTEM - A yoke training system and method comprising a yoke bar suspended from an overhead mount via a suspension line connected to a swivel on the yoke bar. The yoke bar is able to freely rotate in 360 degrees and freely move front to back, back to front, and side to side. The free moving yoke bar assists the user in positioning himself in compromising positions where he is challenged to stabilize himself by entering into isometric contraction of the core and perform movements such as strength building exercise using the yoke bar in one of the sagitall, frontal and transverse planes, two or more of the planes simultaneously or sequentially, or any combination of the different or same planes simultaneously or sequentially. The user may reposition the bar and take on a new position when entering into isometric contraction again. Thus the user movement may be performed in different body positions of isometric contraction. Attachment devices may be connected to enhance effectiveness. | 12-23-2010 |
20100323853 | LEG PRESS EXERCISE MACHINE WITH SELF-ALIGNING PIVOTING SEAT - A leg press machine has a floor engaging main frame, a user support pivotally mounted relative to the main frame and having primary and secondary support portions which support spaced locations on a user's body throughout an exercise, and a leg press exercise arm rotatably mounted relative to the main frame. The exercise arm has a first pivot connection which pivotally links the exercise arm to the user support and a second pivot connection which is associated with the main frame to link movement of the exercise arm to movement of the user support. A load resists movement of at least one of the moving parts. | 12-23-2010 |
20110136631 | VARIABLY CONFIGURED EXERCISE DEVICE - A variably configured exercise device is provided. The exercise device can include a vertical support member having a longitudinal axis, a sliding member configured to move along the vertical support member in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis, a pair of rails each having first and second end portions. The first end portion of each rail can be pivotally connected to the sliding member on the vertical support member. The exercise device can further include an actuation mechanism coupled to the sliding member where the actuation mechanism can be configured to selectively adjust the position of the sliding member relative to the vertical support member. | 06-09-2011 |
20110143888 | PHYSICAL EXERCISING MACHINE - A physical exercising machine includes a carrier having a platform to support a user, a lever attached to the carrier and inclined relative to the carrier and the base, a pivotal coupling mechanism pivotally coupled between the base and the carrier for horizontally moving the carrier and the user up and down relative to the base, a follower slidably engaged with the base and the lever for moving the platform and the user up and down relative to the base when the follower is moved along the inclined lever, and a cable coupled to the follower and having two end portions engaged through two openings of the platform for being pulled by the user and for actuating the follower to move the platform and the user up and down relative to the base. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143889 | PHYSICAL EXERCISING MACHINE - A physical exercising machine includes a base and a carrier, a lever attached to the carrier and inclined relative to the carrier and the base, a pivotal coupling mechanism pivotally coupled between the base and the carrier for horizontally moving the carrier and the user up and down relative to the base, a follower slidably engaged with the base and the lever for moving the platform and the user up and down relative to the base when the follower is moved along the base and along the inclined lever, and a cable coupled to the follower and having two end portions for being pulled by the user and for moving the follower to engage with the lever and to move the platform and the user up and down relative to the base. | 06-16-2011 |
20120172180 | Tension Exercise System and Apparatus - The systems and apparatuses disclosed herein present example embodiments of an exercise system which may be used to build strength and/or size in the arms, upper body, and lower body. It may be used for deep knee bends or squats, for example, by holding a top step in a squatting position, placing the balls of the feet on a foot rail, and flexing the ankle joints to build up calves and Achilles tendons, by raising and lowering the body repetitively. It may include one or more of a bottom frame, a foot rail, a plurality of posts, a handrail, a ladder rack, ladder steps, a bag hanger, and a bag. | 07-05-2012 |
20120302410 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - A portable exercise device is for use by a subject in performing at least a pull-up exercise association with a fixed support structure. A clamp includes a body having an elongated portion and at least one projecting end portion including a movable connector for securely fastening the body to the support structure. A hand grip is connected to the clamp, such as along a portion of the body, and may be movable relative thereto. The clamp may be removably fixed to the support structure for performing the pull-up exercise. The clamp may also be supported in a manner that facilitates the performance of a push-up exercise. Related methods are disclosed. | 11-29-2012 |
20130065736 | WAIST-TRAINING MACHINE - A waist-training machine has a base, a track frame, an adjusting frame and a sliding kneeler. The base has a front hinge mount and a rear hinge mount. The track frame is curved, is connected to the base and has a connecting block, a rear pivot mount, two track bars, a handle frame and a front pivot mount. The adjusting frame is connected to the base and the track frame and has a lower telescopic pipe, an upper telescopic pipe and a rotating button. The lower telescopic pipe is aslant connected to the front hinge mount and has an inserting chamber and a button hole. The upper telescopic pipe is slidably connected to the lower telescopic pipe and has multiple inserting holes. The sliding kneeler is slidably mounted on the track frame and has a pin mount and an inserting pin. | 03-14-2013 |
20130172157 | Chin-Up Assemblies - Chin-up assemblies have a mount, a suspension member spaced from the mount, at least one handle that is movable along the suspension member and pivotable with respect to the suspension member, and an arm coupled to the handle. Pivoting of the handle with respect to the suspension member couples the arm to the mount to thereby fix the position of the handle along the suspension member. | 07-04-2013 |
20130210588 | Exercise Machine - An exercise machine includes a frame, a pivotable body support assembly, a lifting mechanism in parallel linear engagement with the frame, and a counter balance assembly connected to the body support assembly, wherein the body support assembly is pivotable from a downward position to a top position. The lifting mechanism includes a foot plate, an ankle pad, and a foot pad. The lifting mechanism also includes a lifting assist mechanism, such as a spring or gas shock. The counter balance assembly partially balances a body weight of a user as the body support assembly is pivoted from the downward position to the top position. A method of using an exercise machine includes stepping onto the foot plate and securing the back of a user's foot against the ankle pad, releasing the lift assist mechanism, and bringing the foot plate to the toe pad. | 08-15-2013 |
20130217547 | SUSPENSION TRAINING EXERCISE DEVICE - A suspension training device includes at least one training unit having a support strap extending between a grip and a mounting end, whereby the mounting end can be mounted to a structure (such as a ceiling, door, post, etc.) so that the support strap and grip extend therefrom. The mounting end bears a mounting button which may be removably inserted into an aperture in the support strap, whereby the mounting end of the support strap may be wrapped about an object and the mounting button may be inserted in the aperture to mount the support strap to the object. The grip bears a handle with an arch extending therefrom. A user can easily grasp the handle with his/her hands, or engage a foot within the arch, when performing suspension training exercises. | 08-22-2013 |
20140005006 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE | 01-02-2014 |
20140005007 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE | 01-02-2014 |
20140005008 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE | 01-02-2014 |
20140121070 | ABDOMINAL MUSCLE EXERCISE MACHINE - A machine for exercising at least a user's abdominal muscles, the machine having a base having front and back ends, an arm lever mounted to the base, a user platform moved by a user and/or by the arm lever, the user platform slidably and pivotably mounted to the base, and a linkage mechanism operatively connecting the arm lever to the user platform so that when the arm lever is moved towards the user platform, the user platform is moved towards the arm lever and a front end of the user platform is moved upwards, pivoting the user platform into an angled configuration, and when the arm lever is moved away from the user platform, the user platform is moved away from the arm lever and the front end of the user platform is moved downwards, pivoting the user platform into a horizontal configuration. | 05-01-2014 |
20140135182 | Isolated Upper-Body Exercise Device - An exercise device for training the Biceps, Posterior Deltoids and Latissimus Dorsi using an exerciser's body weight that has a support pad and a fixed curl bar on a frame at an elevated position. The exerciser grasps the curl bar, rests his or her forearms on the support pad and lift his or her body to perform the exercise. | 05-15-2014 |
20140135183 | Isolated Upper-body Exercise Device - An exercise device for training the Biceps, Posterior Deltoids and Latissimus Dorsi using an exerciser's body weight that has a support pad and a fixed curl bar on a frame at an elevated position. The exerciser grasps the curl bar, rests his or her forearms on the support pad and lift his or her body to perform the exercise. | 05-15-2014 |
20150290486 | APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE - An apparatus for exercise, the apparatus including a support frame having a pivot point and a support bed pivotally connected to the support frame at the pivot point and moveable between a first substantially vertical position to a plurality of second horizontal or declined positions. The apparatus further includes a handle grip assembly connected to the support bed for movement with the support bed relative to the support frame, the handle grip assembly having a first grip and a spaced apart second grip moveable between a narrow position and a plurality of spaced configurations relative to a longitudinal axis of the support bed. The apparatus also includes an inclined arm pivotally connected between the support bed and the support frame and effectively defining a first effective length between the support bed and support frame and a different plurality of second effective lengths between the support bed and the support frame. | 10-15-2015 |
20150343253 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a mounting assembly and a pulley assembly coupled to the mounting assembly. The pulley assembly includes a first pulley and a second pulley. At least one pulley cable is positioned about the first pulley and the second pulley for movement relative thereto. A body engaging assembly is provided for attachment with the at least one pulley cable. | 12-03-2015 |
20160038786 | Portable Squat Step - A portable squat step having a first support member having a first base attached thereto and a second support member having a second base attached thereto is provided. The second support member is laterally separated from the first support member by a distance and connected thereto by an axle having a first end and a second end. The axel extends the distance between the first support member and the second support member such that the first end of the axle connects to the first support member and the second end of the axle connects to the second support member. The axle is connected to the first and second support members in a manner such that the axle is capable of moving in a forwards and a backwards direction relative to the first support member and the second support member. | 02-11-2016 |
20160045778 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR SUSPENDED BODY WEIGHT TRAINING - A pulley system of an exercise device for suspended weight training includes a first block with a first pulley, a second pulley, and a first attachment point. A second block is removably coupled to a weight and includes a third pulley and a second attachment point. A grip is configured to be held by a user while exercising and has a third attachment point. A line having a first line end is fixedly coupled to the grip and a second line end fixedly is coupled to a connection element. The connection element is configured to be selectively coupled to each of the first attachment point, the second attachment point, and the third attachment point, permits a user to reduce an effective amount of the weight lifted by the user with movement of the grip to a pre-selected fraction of the weight. | 02-18-2016 |
20160199691 | FLIP AND DIP HANDLE SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING DIP EXERCISES ON AN EXERCISE MACHINE | 07-14-2016 |
20160375298 | FOOT PLATFORM AND REBOUNDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - An inclinable rebounding exercise device comprising at least one inclinable rail having an upper and a lower end; an adjustable support assembly that allows the at least one rail to be adjusted to a desired inclination angle; a sliding platform slidably mounted with respect to the at least one rail; a support base; a foot platform assembly including a pair of resilient, independent foot platforms coupled to the support base. The pair of resilient, independent foot platforms allow for a soft landing achieved by absorbing energy therein, reducing joint stress and allowing greater muscle exercise. | 12-29-2016 |