Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482066000 | Occupant propelled support frame having movement facilitating feature for foot travel | 22 |
20080234113 | Gait Rehabilitation Methods and Apparatuses - A method for gait rehabilitation, comprising, identifying at least one deficient gait element; exercising said deficient gait element individually using a rehabilitation apparatus; and exercising said deficient gait element in concert with at least one other gait element using said rehabilitation apparatus. | 09-25-2008 |
20080312049 | Control Device and Control Program of Walking Assisting Device - A control device and a control program of a walking assisting device, wherein a desired assist ratio, which is a desired value of the ratio of a force to be supplied by a walking assisting device ( | 12-18-2008 |
20080318739 | Walking Assistance Device - A walking assistance device having a leg link connected to a load transfer portion via a first joint and to a foot attachment portion via a second joint, and having an intermediate third joint moving such that a distance between the first joint and the second joint is variable; a drive source for the third joint; and a battery for the drive source. When in an upstanding position, force in the forward-backward direction is prevented from acting on the load transfer portion to enhance stability. Also, a moment of inertia of the leg link is decreased to curtail a load applied to the leg of the user. The drive source and the battery are located at positions higher than the third joint, and when the user is in an upstanding position, a plane passing through the second joint lies between the drive source and the battery. | 12-25-2008 |
20090062082 | Slip resistant stationary baby walker - A stationary baby walker including a slip resistant mat upon which a baby may practice walking. | 03-05-2009 |
20090163328 | CURVED GUIDE MECHANISM AND WALK-ASSISTING DEVICE - A curved guide mechanism includes a guide unit having an arcuate guide track, and a movable body movably engaged with the guide track via a plurality of engagement elements. The guide track is constituted by a guide groove formed in the guide unit. The movable body is provided with at least three engagement elements including inner engagement elements movably engaged with an inner peripheral rail portion formed on the inner peripheral side of the guide groove, and an outer engagement element movably engaged with an outer peripheral rail portion formed on the outer peripheral side of the guide groove. The engagement elements are spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction of the guide groove. | 06-25-2009 |
20090318271 | Training Device for Building Up the Musculature of the Locomotor System - In a device for training the musculature of the human locomotor system, comprising a support unit which is at least indirectly attached at one end to a holding arm and at the other end can be releasably attached to a patient, wherein the holding arm is at least indirectly mounted, at its bottom end remote from the support unit, on a carrier chassis by means of at least one resilient element, training of walking or running movements implementing natural movement dynamics without risk of stumbling or falling is made possible in that a resilient element is coupled to at least one stabilizing assembly, which prevents torsion of the holding arm about its longitudinal axis and also restricts movement of the holding arm such that the end of the holding arm remote from the carrier chassis is capable of movement over a predetermined area and the support unit pivotally attached to the holding arm is thereby capable of movement within a predetermined volume. | 12-24-2009 |
20110009245 | Infant crawler-walker motor development apparatus - This invention relates generally to a portable child development station. More specifically, an infant crawling and walking aid. The invention is collapsible and can be stored in smaller confines. When the invention is set up, it is structurally sound and safe with detachable variations allowing assistance in crawling as well as walking by suspending the infant with variable height adjustments to accommodate infant. The invention is collapsible for storing in smaller confines. | 01-13-2011 |
20110177920 | CYCLICAL SKATING MOTION EXERCISE MACHINE - A cyclical skating motion exercise machine has a base frame assembly. A first pedal arm mounted on a first pedal axle, wherein the first pedal axle is substantially vertical. A first link assembly mounted to the first pedal arm at a first pedal joint. The first pedal joint provides motion between the first link assembly and the first pedal arm. A first pedal mounted to the first pedal arm for supporting a user's foot. A second pedal arm is mounted on a second pedal axle, wherein the second pedal axle is substantially vertical. A crank assembly has a first link assembly is mounted to the crank assembly, and the crank assembly has rotational inertia is substantially orthogonally to the first pedal axle. | 07-21-2011 |
20130012364 | Training Sled - A training sled and service promote proper form when running. The training sled is configurable for adding weights in some embodiments to increase friction and provide for weight-training by lifting portions of the sled. Sled components are slidably or pivotably connected to permit lifting a shoulder member of the sled to different heights for exercise, and to achieve an optimal training angle for an athlete to train. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023385 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPONGE SAFETY BABY WALKER - A multifunctional sponge safety baby walker comprises a body ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130095981 | Foldable skateboarding fitness equipment - The present invention discloses a foldable skateboarding fitness equipment having a dual-rail track bar in a circular arc shape and slidably sheathed on a cushion frame by a pulley, a turnable cushion seat pivotally coupled to the cushion frame by a ball bearing, a front support frame of an elbow support cushion fixed separately on both sides of the top of the track bar by a pivoting base, a link rod pivotally coupled between the bottom of the front support frame and the top of the track bar, such that a user can kneel on the cushion seat and push the cushion seat to drive the cushion frame to slide back and forth along the track bar, as well as contracting and bending the waist or abdomen to rotate the cushion seat to the left and the right. | 04-18-2013 |
20140031175 | THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE APPARATUS WITH MULTIPLE SELECTIVELY INTERLOCKABLE SLIDING PLATFORMS - An exercise apparatus comprises a frame having two parallel tracks, two platforms mounted on the first track by a sliding bearing, and two platforms mounted on the second track by a sliding bearing. The tracks are spaced apart a sufficient distance to permit the platforms on different tracks to move freely past each other. A transverse interlock allows selective connection of platforms on different tracks for movement together and a longitudinal interlock allows selective connection of platforms on the same track for movement together. The frame includes cross braces connecting the rails at their ends, and the rails, cross braces, and platforms all include connecting points for permitting the user to selectively connect to and between the frame and the platforms a variety of exercise accessories or appliances. The accessories can include elastic resistance bands, cord and pulley assemblies, handles, weights, and appliances for administering physical therapy. | 01-30-2014 |
20140141940 | Training Aid for Skaters - A training aid for skaters is described which comprises a frame consisting of a seat, handle bars, and at least one leg or ski. Preferably the frame has four leg supports to provide maximum balance. However three leg supports with one front leg support and two rear leg supports, or two front leg supports and one rear leg support could be used. Alternatively, only one front leg support and one rear leg support could be used, or one front leg support and one rear leg support could be connected to a single ski. In some examples, the ends of the leg supports are comprised of pvc piping while in other cases the leg supports are attached to skis. Various forms of bracing can be used to strengthen the frame. | 05-22-2014 |
20140371036 | MULTI-FUNCTIONAL EXERCISE MACHINE - A machine for concurrently exercising one or more of a user's muscle groups, the machine having a base having front and back ends, one or more linear slide rails, a user support and an engagement member for the user's hands or feet. The user support slides while pivoting during the exercise motion such that the location and angle of the user support is dictated by the linkage mechanism that positions and connects the user support relative to the other parts of the machine. The user support can be caused to move by the engagement member being acted upon by the user's feet only, by the user's hands only or a combination of the user's feet and hands concurrently during the exercise. | 12-18-2014 |
20150080192 | Gravity Mat - In one aspect of the disclosed embodiments, an exercise device is provided as two similar pedestals, each having an optionally compressible base and a set of feet which interlock within a positioning mat. A set of horizontal outer rails attached to the top of each base and a set of perpendicular inner rails, linearly connected to the outer rails and slidable along the outer rails. A user support platform linearly connected to the set of inner rails and slidable along the inner rails. A plurality of resistance members to supply resistance. The said components of the exercise device provided allow for an exerciser positioned and either partially or totally supported by the user support platforms to propel their body parts being supported in an multi-directional space against resistance. The Resistance provided is directed towards a centralized equilibrium position. | 03-19-2015 |
20150111705 | ALTERNATIVELY SLIDABLE AND STATIONARY PLATFORM - A portable platform is disclosed that may be switched from a sliding mode to a stationary mode and back again by retracting or extending pads from the underside of the device. The embodiments may be used for a variety of purposes, including moving heavy objects, and performing fitness routines. | 04-23-2015 |
20160199687 | COLLAPSIBLE EXERCISE MACHINE | 07-14-2016 |
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20090176630 | EXERCISE APPARATUS HAVING A SURFACE FOR SLIDING - An exercise apparatus including: a pair of platforms, each of the pair of platforms having: a base including a lower surface and a pair of opposed flanges extending upwardly from the lower surface; roller units received side-by-side in the base and being independently rotatable, each of the roller units extending between the pair of opposed flanges of the base and including at least two roller bodies spaced from one another by a groove, each of the at least two roller bodies including an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface being in continuous contact with the lower surface of the base; a retainer coupled to the base for maintaining the rollers units on the base; and a connector for coupling the pair of platforms to one another to provide a surface for sliding. | 07-09-2009 |
20140031176 | MONOCOQUE AMBULATION AID - Example ambulation aid apparatus and associated methods of manufacture are disclosed and described herein. An example ambulation aid apparatus includes an ambulation aid body formed as a integral part, the integral part formed in monocoque construction to provide support for mobility of a user through the integral part, the integral part providing a plurality of grippable areas to facilitate user movement and support through the integral part. Another example ambulation aid apparatus includes a primary panel formed in monocoque construction to provide support for and assist in mobility of a user through the skin of the monocoque primary panel, the primary panel formed to interrelate with one or more subassemblies to provide an integrated monocoque part to assist in providing support for and improved mobility of the user through the integrated monocoque part. Example methods of manufacture are also disclosed and described. | 01-30-2014 |
20140243161 | LUNGE EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A manually-operated lunge exercise device and methods of performing a lunge exercise using the same. The provided device may comprise at least one guide bar, at least one track operably connected to the guide bar, one or more wheels, and a plate. The plate is slidably engageable with the track and moveable along the guide bar through engagement with at least one wheel, said wheel being rotationally engaged with the track. | 08-28-2014 |
20140296039 | Walker Apparatus - A walker apparatus includes a framework having upstanding front and rear support members connecting upper and lower sections. The upper section is mounted atop upper ends of respective front and rear support members. The upper section includes a pair of side members each having opposed front and rear ends coupled to respective front and rear support member upper ends. The upper section includes a rear support member extending between rear ends of respective upper section side members. The upper section includes a front support member pivotally coupled at a proximal end to a front support member upper end and releasably coupled to another so as to be movable between open and closed configurations. The apparatus includes a lower section having first and second supports bars each having an outwardly arcuate configuration and positioned so as not to create a trip hazard when the front support member is open. | 10-02-2014 |
20160038370 | PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPORT DEVICE AND HARNESS - A harness assembly for suspending a user. The assembly includes a support. The support includes a back plate having a shape corresponding to a user's back for supporting the user's back in a predetermined configuration. A torso connector is fastened to the support for engaging the user's torso and releasably fastening the support to the user's torso adjacent the user's back. A leg loop is connected to the support. The leg loop is sized for surrounding the user's leg to fasten the support to the user's leg. The assembly includes a suspender that is extendable outward from the support for suspending the user fastened to the support. | 02-11-2016 |