Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482110000 | Utilizing inertial force resistance | 59 |
20080227608 | Collapsible hoop - A foldable hoop has an outer tube; and one or more swivel mechanisms connecting ends of the outer tube to form the hoop. The swivel mechanism is formed from two pieces of tubing held together at ends thereof, said two pieces of tubing being rotatable with respect to each other. The tubes forming the swivel mechanism may be solid plastic or hollow tubing, and they are connected to the outer tube using, e.g., rivets, screws, staples. | 09-18-2008 |
20080242521 | Methods and Apparatuses for Rehabilitation Exercise and Training - A rehabilitation chair system, comprising: a seat adapted for sitting of a human thereon; at least one extender adapted to move relative to said seat; at least one sensor which generates an indication of a balance state of said human; and a controller configured to move said extender while measuring said balance state using said at least one sensor. | 10-02-2008 |
20090011908 | INERTIAL EXERCISER AND ENTERTAINMENT DEVICE - The inertial exerciser and entertainment device includes a central axle on which is mounted pair of pendulums. Each pendulum includes an elongated pendulum rod, a spherical weight provided on one end of the pendulum rod, and an eyelet provided on the other end. The pendulum rods and the spherical weights of the exerciser are configured such that when the pendulums are mounted on the common axle, side by side, the spherical weights are aligned and are configured to oscillate and collide in the same plane. | 01-08-2009 |
20090093350 | Compact and light exercise machine providing variable resistance and variable range of motion - A small, light personal fitness device offers capability to perform both light and heavy exercises. The invention employs flywheels ( | 04-09-2009 |
20090156377 | Exercise to simulate horizontal ladder exercise - An overhead exerciser for simulation of traveling suspended beneath a fixed horizontal ladder. The user is suspended freely from two depending levers, the reciprocation of the pair of levers simulating travel, although the person does not progress horizontally. | 06-18-2009 |
20090215592 | Two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel - A two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel comprises a first carbon-fiber rod and a second carbon-fiber rod. The first carbon-fiber rod has a rod body, a first joint end with a first handle structure, and a first balance-weight end with a balance weight. The first handle structure has a handlebar, a male connection block, a supporter and a sleeve ring. The second carbon-fiber rod has a rod body, a second joint end with a second handle structure, and a second balance-weight end with a balance weight. The second handle structure has a handlebar, a female connection block, a supporter and a sleeve ring. The first handle structure is connected with the second handle structure via engagement of the male connection block and the female connection block to form a complete handle, whereby the first carbon-fiber rod and the second carbon-fiber rod form an easy-to-assemble, easy-to-disassemble, easy-to-carry and easy-to-collect two-section physical-exercise elastic cudgel. | 08-27-2009 |
20090247375 | Gyroscopic exerciser - A gyroscopic exercise device has a pair of handles attached to a housing. A user holds and rotates the handles along cone-like paths causing precession of a rotor, which is rotating about its spin axis, to provide resistance to the user. The device has an axle disc that holds ends of an axle of the rotor. The periphery of the axle disc and the ends of the rotor axle are within a circular race in the housing. A retracting spool allows pull starting. An optional motor attached to the axle disc has a wheel for rotating the rotor about a spin axis by a temporary supply of power from included batteries in one of the handles. An optional abdominal rolling ring provides abdominal exercise. | 10-01-2009 |
20090280967 | Training apparatus - The invention relates to a training apparatus, in particular for the muscle system of the hand, arm and upper body, wherein the apparatus has an elongate casing with at least an essentially circular internal cross section, in the interior of which at least one ball ( | 11-12-2009 |
20100130336 | Neuromuscular Training Apparatus and Method of Use - Neuromuscular training apparatus configured to maintain a body unit in a suitable geometry for performing neuromuscular training therapy or athletic training. The neuromuscular training apparatus comprises a center support member and a pair of transverse support members coupled to opposing ends of the center support member in a parallel spaced relationship. A plurality of arcuate members span the spaced relationship between the transverse support members. The arcuate members are axially repositionable about a common vertical axis which parallels the center support member. Each arcuate member is configured to maintain a radial element in a suitable geometry with the body unit for performing the neuromuscular training by providing a bias force, movement restriction or inhibition to a range of movement of the body unit. | 05-27-2010 |
20100179034 | POSITION-LIMITING APPARATUS OF A PENDULUM MECHANISM OF AN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A position-limiting apparatus of a pendulum mechanism of an exercise equipment, wherein the pendulum of the pendulum mechanism creates an expected coupled swing action responsive to the reciprocating movement done by a certain exercise equipment when subject to the action of a force, thereby providing a proper inertia movement and a gravity load action. A position-limiting apparatus is disposed at a certain position tangential to the swinging path of a pendulum of the pendulum mechanism for an effective restriction of the maximal swing of the pendulum. Moreover, a pneumatic cylinder is provided for creating a proper exercise resistance. | 07-15-2010 |
20100190620 | EXERCISE HOOP - An exercise hoop has an outer loop, an inner loop and an adjustable centrifugal weight assembly. The inner loop is mounted rotatably in the outer loop. The adjustable centrifugal weight assembly is connected pivotally to the inner loop. The weight of the adjustable centrifugal weight assembly may be increased or decreased depending on different users. A beginner may use less weight and a skilled user more for tailored exercise. | 07-29-2010 |
20100222187 | Apparatus for Global Corporal Mobilization and Use Thereof - The invention concerns an apparatus ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100317494 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A RESISTANCE TO AN EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH AN INERTIA RESISTANCE WHEEL AND A RESISTANCE-PROVIDING APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - A method for providing a resistance to an exercise apparatus with an inertia resistance wheel and a resistance-providing apparatus employing the same wherein a temporary removal of the resistance produced by the resistance-providing apparatus is achieved when a crank of the exercise apparatus is located in the range of the force-application dead point. The resistance-providing apparatus provides the original and prearranged exercise resistance when the crank is situated in a better force-acting range. In this way, the exercise process is more smoothly operable. Moreover, an expected fitness effect created by the exercise resistance can be maintained. | 12-16-2010 |
20110021328 | LOW-IMPACT INERTIAL EXERCISE DEVICE - In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an inertial exercise device has an elongate member with opposing first and second end portions, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongate member and disposed between the first and second end portions of the elongate member. A first elastic resistance element interfaces between the elongate member and the sleeve. A user-induced rhythmic movement of the sleeve along the elongate member alternatively toward the opposing first and second end portions causes the first elastic resistance element to alternately compress and extend as the first and second end portions of the elongate member oscillate relative to the sleeve. | 01-27-2011 |
20110124475 | FULL BODY TWISTING EXERCISE MACHINE - A full body twisting exercise machine has a support frame comprising a lower layer portion and an upper layer portion, a bearing respectively installed at the lower and the upper layer portions, a revolving shaft disposed though both bearings, one end of the revolving shaft protruding from the upper layer portion and connected to a crank and having an extension bar, a free end of the extension bar having a connecting portion; a connecting rod, a driving rod and a handle, an aperture of the connecting rod pivoted to the connecting portion of the extension bar and secured to one end of the driving rod; another end of the driving rod connected to a handle; and a flywheel disposed between the lower layer portion and the upper layer portion and jacketing the revolving shaft, and the lower layer portion of the support frame having a damping device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110152044 | FITNESS APPARATUS AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a method for producing a fitness apparatus having the following components: a flexible bar which can be set in oscillation upon operation of the fitness apparatus by a user, a grip area arranged centrally on the flexible bar for the user to hold the fitness apparatus and end caps arranged at both ends of the flexible bar, wherein the method includes the following method steps: arranging at least one respective end weight at the ends of the flexible bar, inserting the flexible bar with the end weights arranged thereon into a first moulding tool to form the end caps, foaming out of the first moulding tool with a first foam material to produce at least the end caps and subsequent hardening of the first foam material. The invention also relates to a fitness apparatus produced in particular with the inventive method. | 06-23-2011 |
20110166001 | LOW IMPACT INERTIAL EXERCISE DEVICE - In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an inertial exercise device has an elongate member with opposing first and second end portions, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongate member and disposed between the first and second end portions of the elongate member. A first elastic resistance element interfaces between the elongate member and the sleeve. A user-induced rhythmic movement of the sleeve along the elongate member alternatively toward the opposing first and second end portions causes the first elastic resistance element to alternately compress and extend as the first and second end portions of the elongate member oscillate relative to the sleeve. | 07-07-2011 |
20110177923 | Pull Cord Starter Dock - A gyroscopic exerciser starting dock has a starter dock housing and a starter dock axle mounted within the starter dock housing. A driving wheel is mounted to the starter dock axle. A retractable pull cord grip sleeve device is mounted to the starter dock axle and has a pull handle attached to a pull cord. The pull handle is for pulling the pull cord, and the pull cord is attached to the handle at a pull cord first end. A spool receives around it a pull cord and a pull cord is attached to the spool at a pull cord second end. The spool member receives and stores the pull cord in a coil around the spool. | 07-21-2011 |
20110183820 | INERTIAL DUMB BELL - An inertial dumb bell includes an outer barrel and an inner barrel is provided, wherein the outer barrel has two sealed ends, at least one first vent is disposed at a position of a barrel body of the outer barrel near a front end face, and at least one second vent is disposed at a position of the barrel body of the outer barrel near a back end face; the inner barrel having two sealed ends is accommodated in the outer barrel in a relatively slidable manner, at least one balance weight member is disposed in the inner barrel, and a length of the inner barrel is smaller than a distance between the first vent and the second vent. Therefore, when a user shakes the outer barrel, the inner barrel blocks the vents on one side of the outer barrel to form a buffering effect, so as to prevent the inner barrel from generating a strong impact on the outer barrel, thereby enhancing a training effect and ensuring the use safety. | 07-28-2011 |
20110183821 | ORBITAL VIBRATION TRAINING AND EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, an orbital or co-orbital vibration training and exercise device featuring a housing containing two weighted disks. The unit's housing features two handles that can be grabbed from multiple points and they can also be used as a pedal when the device is used for the lower extremities. As the motion is made by the end user (example: frontal pulls) the two disks spin in opposite directions creating a challenging instability that requires the recruitment of more muscles to control, providing a deep tissue and toning exercise. | 07-28-2011 |
20110224054 | Exercise Device and Method of Use - A hand held exercise device for providing a user with a portable workout. The device may generally comprise a central handle diametrically disposed within and spanning across a ring element having a toroidally shaped inner chamber. Internal bumpers within the inner chamber act to limit the range of motion or travel of at least one mobile element within the inner chamber. Rotational forces imparted by the user upon the handle cause movement of the at least one mobile element that is responded to and countered with user muscle flexion. In this manner, a user may perform a satisfactory workout by continually imparting and then resisting rotation force in alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions. | 09-15-2011 |
20110251029 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH SUSPENDED INERTIAL CORE - An inertial exercise device includes a hollow outer ball and a weighted inner ball elastically suspended inside the outer ball by at least two opposing suspension members. The weighted innerball may contain a fluid mass. The hollow outer ball, the weighted inner ball and the at least two opposing suspension members may all be integrally formed with each other. In one embodiment, the outer ball, the inner ball, and the suspension members are all formed from integral segments of a pliant tube. The hollow outer ball is formed by everting first and second end segments of the tube over the middle segment of the tube and joining the first and second end segments of the tube together at their openings. The weighted inner ball is formed from the middle segment of the tube which, in one embodiment, is a bulge in the tube. | 10-13-2011 |
20110251030 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed having a main body including a material chamber formed therein. A flowable material is disposed within the material chamber and a level indicator is coupled to the main body. The exercise device is grasped by user. The flowable material and the level indicator provide sensory feedback to the user in respect of maintaining the exercise device in a substantially level position while in use. | 10-13-2011 |
20120040805 | KINETIC DUMBBELL - A kinetic dumbbell of the present invention includes a handle and two weight devices connected to opposite ends of the handle. Each of the weight devices has an annular channel and at least a ball received in the annular channel. The balls are running in the endless annular channels to provide an extra vibration effect while training with the kinetic dumbbell of the present invention. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040806 | LOW-IMPACT INERTIAL EXERCISE DEVICE - In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an inertial exercise device has an elongate member with opposing first and second end portions, and a sleeve movably coupled to the elongate member and disposed between the first and second end portions of the elongate member. A first elastic resistance element interfaces between the elongate member and the sleeve. A user-induced rhythmic movement of the sleeve along the elongate member alternatively toward the opposing first and second end portions causes the first elastic resistance element to alternately compress and extend as the first and second end portions of the elongate member oscillate relative to the sleeve. | 02-16-2012 |
20120077647 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about an axis parallel to at least a portion of the support member. The bench further includes left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs. The apparatus also includes a coupling member extending forward from the base, and configured to interchangeably couple with an exercise module. | 03-29-2012 |
20120077648 | Exercise Device - An exercise device having a longitudinal tensioner having a first and second end, a elastomeric member having a first and second end disposed around said longitudinal tensioner along a portion of the length of said tensioner, weighted members operably connected to said tensioner at said first and second ends and a handle circumferentially disposed about said longitudinal member substantially equidistantly spaced between said weighted members. The tensioner may be surrounded by an ribbed cylindrical portion and have weighted members covered in compressible material. | 03-29-2012 |
20120088640 | Shoe Shaker - A resistance training exercise device having a dumbbell shaped vibrating device, a shoe type of device having a sole adapted to be removably attached to a person's foot, and a device for attaching the dumbbell shaped vibrating device to the sole of the shoe type of device | 04-12-2012 |
20120088641 | Exercise Device - In general, an exercise device includes a handle having a first end and a second end. A curved member is coupled to the first end of the handle. A movable member is coupled to the curved member, with the movable member configured to travel along a length of the curved member, where the movable member has a first portion and a second portion, and the second portion is configured to move relative to the first portion. An elongate member has a first end and a second end, and the first end of the elongate member is coupled to the second portion of the movable member. A weight is coupled to the second end of the elongate member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120108402 | Exercise Apparatus With an Inertia System - An oscillating inertia system for use in an exercise apparatus that provides instantaneously variable amplitude. In one example, an oscillating inertia system includes a rotational oscillator having inertial mass. The rotational oscillator is coupled to a limb engagement member through a coupling member. During operation, the oscillating inertia system is configured to rotate in one direction, come to a stop, rotate in the other direction, come to a stop, and so on repetitively. This oscillating rotation causes the limb engagement member of the exercise device to move through a range of motion where one extent of the range of motion is fixed and the other extent of the range of motion is variable in real time responsive to a user's exerted/applied force. | 05-03-2012 |
20120115690 | Dumbbell having rolling or shaking device - A barbell or dumbbell or exercise device includes a handle having two end portions, a weight member attached to either of the end portions of the handle and having a ball guiding raceway for engaging with a rolling device which is movable along the ball guiding raceway of the weight member for generating a vibration to the weight member and the handle, the weight member includes a housing attached onto the weight member and engaged with the rolling device for retaining the rolling device in the weight member, for example, the housing includes a chamber for receiving the weight member and includes a peripheral flange extended radially and inwardly into the chamber and secured to the weight member. | 05-10-2012 |
20120115691 | TURN AND BURN EXERCISE SYSTEMS - A turn and burn exercise device comprising a frame assembly (including a periphery ring; and a plurality of frame rails); a rotation assembly (including at least one bushing and at least one bearing); a sphere having an inner volume; an inner surface; and an outer surface; and at least one ball. The turn and burn exercise device when operated during an exercise routine may or may not contact a ground surface. The turn and Burn exercise device allows users to burn calories and fat at relatively consistent rates throughout workout sessions. The longer the ball is in motion, the more calories and fat users may burn. The ball may also be used on the floor for push-ups and extensive core workouts. Different amounts of weight can be applied to the turn and burn exercise device as necessary to achieve desired results. | 05-10-2012 |
20120142504 | DISC HOLDER DOCK - A disc holder dock includes a top cover having an opening for a driving wheel. The top cover has a cradle area for docking a gyroscopic wrist exerciser. The top cover further comprises a guide vane for directional guiding of the gyroscopic wrist exerciser. The top cover has a top cover sidewall. A middle frame mounted to the top cover. The driving wheel is mounted to the middle frame. The driving wheel is connected to the middle frame by a support. A lower plate is for holding a disc. The lower plate has a lower plate upper side and a lower plate lower side. The lower plate further includes a disk storage area. | 06-07-2012 |
20120157272 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE HOOPS - Devices such as exercise hoops are detailed. The hoops may include multiple, serially-connected sections designed to receive internal weights and configured so as to accept both differing numbers and masses of weights as desired. At least some sections, furthermore, may comprise multiple detachable pieces, with complementary pieces exposing one or more weight-receiving compartments when detached. | 06-21-2012 |
20120184416 | INERTIAL EXERCISE DEVICES - An adjustable inertial exercise device has an elongate member with first and second threaded portions with opposite-handed threads. First and second nuts, each having at least one radial flange, are respectively rotatably engaged with the first and second threaded portions of the elongate member. A sleeve is slidably mounted over the first and second nuts. The sleeve has an internal bore with first and second bearings and at least one longitudinal groove slidably engaged with the radial flanges of the first and second nuts. Elastic resistance elements interface between the first and second nuts and the first and second bearings. Rotation of the elongate member relative to the sleeve one direction causes the nuts to move apart from one another compress the resistance elements. Rotation of the elongate member relative to the sleeve in the opposite direction causes the nuts to move toward one another and expand the resistance elements. | 07-19-2012 |
20120190512 | Hand Held Exercising Device that is Assembled Solidly - An exercising device includes a main body having an elongate cord and a grip, and a weight unit adjustably mounted on the cord. The weight unit includes a connecting block mounted on the cord, and a weighting block mounted on the connecting block. The connecting block has a flexible tapered mounting post and has a mounting hole. The weighting block has a tapered pressing hole pressing the mounting post. Thus, the mounting hole of the connecting block encircles the cord completely so that when the mounting post is pressed toward the cord by the pressing hole of the weighting block, the connecting block compresses the cord tightly so as to lock the weight unit on the cord of the main body. | 07-26-2012 |
20120196729 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR TRAINING, EXERCISING AND PAIN RELIEF UTILIZING ROTATABLE ECCENTRIC MASSES - A portable device for training and exercising constituted of: a shakable member; a rotational member in communication with the shakable member, the rotational member exhibiting an axis of rotation; a mass exhibiting a center of gravity in communication with the rotational member, the center of gravity of the mass offset from the axis of rotation of the respective rotational member; a motor in communication with the rotational member and arranged to rotate the rotational member about the respective axis of rotation thereof responsive to the at least one motor; and a control circuitry in communication with the motor, the control circuitry arranged to operate the motor so as to irregularly rotate the rotational member to thereby shake the shakable member. | 08-02-2012 |
20120214649 | Scap Stabilizer - A shoulder and rotator cuff exercise device that includes: a circular tube; a plurality of weighted balls within the tube; a hand bar with a hand grip, where the hand bar extends across the inner diameter of the tube, said hand bar including two sliding end points; and movement control mechanisms which engage the two sliding end points and limit the radial movement of the sliding end points. The shoulder and rotator cuff exercise device also may include an opening on the inner diameter of the circular tube, where the opening allows the insertion of weighted balls into the tube. In one particular embodiment, the circular tube may include handgrips on an outer surface of the tube. The plurality of weighted balls used with the device may vary in weight and thus the composite weight of the plurality of weighted balls may vary as desired by the user. | 08-23-2012 |
20120225758 | ROTARY DUMBBELL - A rotary dumbbell of the present invention includes a handle, and two pairs of wheels and weight devices pivoted on opposite ends of the handle for rotation. Each of the wheels has a center pivoted on the handle and is unadjustable in a radial direction thereof that the wheels centrally rotate. Each of the weight devices is adjustable in a radial direction thereof that the weight devices may eccentrically rotate. The dumbbell further includes two pairs of covers to hold the weight devices and the wheels respectively. Therefore, user may get an extra loading because of the eccentric rotation of the weight devices when he/she shakes the dumbbell. The dumbbell may be used as a roller to train abdominal muscles while the wheels serve the function of rollers. | 09-06-2012 |
20120316040 | Elastic Exercising Bar Assembly that is Operated in a Swinging Manner - An exercising bar assembly includes a holding unit and two opposite swinging units each removably mounted on the holding unit. Thus, each of the two swinging units can be removed from the holding unit when not in use to reduce the whole volume of the exercising bar assembly and to facilitate storage, packaging, carrying and transportation of the exercising bar assembly. | 12-13-2012 |
20130035219 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR GENERATING VIBRATION - An exercise device for generating vibration is provided. The device includes a body that is attachable to exercise equipment through a pair of attachment mechanisms coupled to the body. One of the pair of attachment mechanisms is attachable to a cable of the exercise equipment and the other of the pair of attachment mechanisms is attachable to an accessory for the exercise equipment. A vibrational assembly is positioned within the body and includes a rotatable shaft having a weight attached thereto. The rotatable shaft rotates the weight to generate vibrations in the body, wherein the vibrations in the body generate vibrations in the accessory for the exercise equipment. | 02-07-2013 |
20130137556 | SHIFTING CENTER-OF-BALANCE WEIGHTS - A series of weights in various sizes and configurations, where a fluid, including but not limited to water, moves and shifts inside the hollow body or bodies of the weight, thereby providing a shifting center-of-gravity to the device during use. This shifting requires greater effort from the user to maintain stability, and results in faster and greater muscular development over a standard set of weights with a fixed center of gravity. The body may comprise any desired shape or form, such as an oval, rectangle, square, or circle, and may have rounded corners or ends in order to promote flow of the fluid or water inside the body. The body also may comprise one or more connectors extending between body parts. One or more handles may be affixed to the body. | 05-30-2013 |
20130184130 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR TORSO ROTATION AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter relate to an exercise device for torso rotations. The device includes a rotating assembly including an inclined, elevated, backwardly-oriented back rest and optionally a head rest and an arm assembly. The rotating assembly is configured to a effect a side-to-side rotation around a pivot point elevated above a base of the device and around an axis oriented along the device. When the user leans weight his upper back on the back rest to elevate his/her upper back, s/he may effect torso rotations that, in some embodiments, are resisted by a resistance assembly of the exercise device. | 07-18-2013 |
20130190145 | Dynamic Weight Training Apparatus - A dynamic weight training apparatus is disclosed herein for improved calorie burning and muscle toning. The weight training apparatus generally includes a pendulum mass suspended, e.g., via a flexible shaft, from a handle or other securing mechanism. A user swings the weight in a pendulum motion when exercising (walking, jogging, stationary, sitting or standing) providing for increased resistance. A flexible shaft may advantageously dampen/reduce shock and strain associated with the pendulum motion. | 07-25-2013 |
20130196830 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed having a main body including a chamber formed therein and a pair of spaced apart outer hubs disposed thereon. The main body is configured to be grasped by a user. The exercise device may also include at least one containment article having a chamber formed therein and extending between the outer hubs. A displaceable component may be disposed in the chamber of at least one of the main body and the at least one containment article to provide a selected total weight to the exercise device. | 08-01-2013 |
20130210590 | PLYOMETRIC REBOUNDER OR THE LIKE - A trampoline-type device comprises an encompassing frame supported by plural legs and a mat suspended on the frame. The frame is supported by no less than three legs. Support members attachable to the frame convert the device into a plyometric rebounder. | 08-15-2013 |
20130267394 | Flexible Exercise Device - A flexible exercise device includes a resilient portion connected between a handle and an excitation mass. The resilient member is tuned such that the spring rate of the resilient portion, in combination with the excitation mass, cooperate to provide a natural frequency that is below a user excitation frequency. The flexible exercise device provides a force feedback input into targeted muscle groups that influence a swing speed of a sports implement, such as a baseball bat. | 10-10-2013 |
20130316881 | EXERCISE DEVICE WITH SUSPENDED INERTIAL CORE - An inertial exercise device includes a hollow outer ball and a weighted inner ball elastically suspended inside the outer ball by at least two opposing suspension members. The weighted inner ball may contain a fluid mass. The hollow outer ball, the weighted inner ball and the at least two opposing suspension members may all be integrally formed with each other. In one embodiment, the outer ball, the inner ball, and the suspension members are all formed from integral segments of a pliant tube. The hollow outer ball is formed by everting first and second end segments of the tube over the middle segment of the tube and joining the first and second end segments of the tube together at their openings. The weighted inner ball is formed from the middle segment of the tube which, in one embodiment, is a bulge in the tube. | 11-28-2013 |
20130337981 | HYBRID RESISTANCE SYSTEM - A resistance system, which can be suitable for incorporation in exercise equipment, is a “hybrid” resistance assembly having at least a first and a second resistance unit. The first resistance unit can be of a first type and the second resistance unit can be of a second type. The first resistance unit can be an inertial resistance unit, which incorporates an inertial load that creates resistance influenced by the inertia of a movable mass, such as a rotatable flywheel. The second resistance unit can be a static or non-inertial resistance unit, such as a displacement resistance unit, which incorporates a load that creates resistance influenced by displacement (e.g., linear or rotational displacement) of an input to the displacement resistance unit. | 12-19-2013 |
20140066269 | Inertial Dumbbell Exercise Device - An inertial dumbbell exercise device including a first and second weight assembly disposed endwise upon a handle, each of said weight assemblies including a rod disposed perpendicularly and slidably upon the handle, an interchangeable pair of weights disposed endwise upon said rod, and an interchangeable rubber sleeve disposed between each of said pair of weights and said handle, wherein movement of the handle in a first direction accelerates one of said pair of weights from a first position to a second position against the elastic force of the respective rubber sleeve, movement of the handle in a second and opposite direction accelerates the other of said pair of weights from a first position to a second position against the elastic force of the respective rubber sleeve, and the compressive resistance of the rubber sleeve is adjustable, as desired. | 03-06-2014 |
20140135187 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable exercise device includes a main body, a driving device, at least one transmission member, at least two straps and at least two assembling members. The main body has an inner space, the inner space has a containment space, and a limiting slot and an opening are respectively disposed on a bottom portion and a sidewall of opposite sides of the main body. The driving device is a motor disposed in the containment space, the driving device connected to an eccentric member and a driving shaft. The transmission member includes a longitudinal slot and an extension arm disposed adjacent to each of two sides of the longitudinal slot, the transmission member disposed in the inner space of the main body, the eccentric member inserted through the longitudinal slot, and front and rear sidewalls of the main body are configured to position the transmission member. | 05-15-2014 |
20140141946 | EXERCISE DEVICE USING UNDULATION MEMBERS - An exercise device and a method of exercising includes one or more undulation members, such as ropes, which a user undulates, which may cause an elastic line to stretch and/or a travel line to travel around one or more pulleys. The exercise device is configured to allow exercise using undulation members in a relatively small space. | 05-22-2014 |
20140179495 | Contra-equipoise muscel destabiilzing roller exercise apparatus and method - A method to exercise the muscles acting on the thoracolumbar fascia of an individual utilizes a manually held apparatus which is manipulated to roll a ball in the apparatus to change continuously the balance of the apparatus to destabilize muscles in the body of an individual utilizing the apparatus. | 06-26-2014 |
20140256522 | FUNCTIONAL TRAINING DEVICE - A versatile, functional training device of substantially elliptical shape and comprising a fluid weight that employs principles of unstable resistance as a means of increasing balance, stability, overall strength, core strength and proprioception while increasing lean muscle mass and burning calories. During operation, a user moves the device through a regimen of individualized movements, and the fluid weight moves and shifts inside the device, creating a instability at a point of resistance. The device comprises D-shaped handles with finger grooves adapted for maneuverability. The handles also may be filled with fluid to increase the weight and adaptability of the device across multiple activities and physical regimens. Measuring scales are provided on the device to measure the amount of fluid added to or removed from the device. The device may be transparent or translucent, and the fluid weight may be tinted to aid in visibility. | 09-11-2014 |
20140342882 | WAIST EXERCISE DEVICE - A waist exercise device has an annular rail, a slide base slidably mounted on the annular rail, and a balance weight connected to the slide base via a rope. A user wears the waist exercise device on his waist and twists his waist and moves his hips to fling the balance weight to revolve around the annular rail and to drive the slide base to slide along the annular rail. Thus, muscles in the waist, the abdomen, and the hips of the user are trained and strengthened. Since the annular rail does not repeatedly press against the waist and the abdomen, exercising with the waist exercise device does not cause damage to the muscles in the waist, the abdomen, and the hip, does not injure the spine, and is safe. | 11-20-2014 |
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20150031510 | GYROSCOPIC APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A gyroscopic exercise apparatus, comprising: at least one control-moment gyroscope; at least one motion sensor for sensing movement of the apparatus; at least one spindle motor for providing rotation to a rotor of the gyroscope; and, at least one reversible motor for providing rotation to at least one gimbal of the gyroscope. | 01-29-2015 |
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