| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482072000 | Rowing | 44 |
| 20080214365 | ROWING EXERCISE MACHINE WITH SELF-ALIGNING PIVOTING USER SUPPORT - A rowing or mid-row exercise machine has a main frame and a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between start and end positions. The user support frame supports spaced positions on a user's body in the same relative orientation throughout an exercise movement. A user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the frames and has at least one handle gripped by the user in performing exercises. The handle is movable in a predetermined rowing exercise path between a start position spaced in front of a user's chest and an end position closer to the chest. A connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to rotational movement of the user support frame. A load resists movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080242519 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TARGETING ABDOMINAL MUSCLES WHILE RECEIVING A CARDIOVASCULAR WORKOUT - An exercise device includes: a frame member; a pair of foot rests connected to the frame member; a seat that can be moved along the frame member; and, a back rest that can be pivoted with respect to the seat. By moving the seat along the frame member a user can move between an upright seated position and an extended planar position. By pivoting the back rest with respect to the seat a user can move between an upright seated position and a laid out position. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080261782 | Rowing Machine Simulators - One aspect is an energy storage device for a rowing machine simulator having a rowing handle connected to an energy dissipation device. The energy storage device is configured to be disposed intermediate the rowing handle and the energy dissipation device and configured to elastically absorb a predetermined proportion of the force applied to the rowing handle by an oarsman during the early phase of a stroke. The elastically absorbed energy is released during later phases of said stroke. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080280736 | Simulated Rowing Machine - The present invention relates generally to rowing machines, and, more particularly, to such rowing machines with internal environments that duplicate actual Olympic-class rowing shells in terms of both dimensions and appearance, and simulate the specific rowing motion and technique that occurs on the water. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080305934 | BILATERALLY ACTUATED SCULLING TRAINER - An apparatus for simulating sculling or rowing on water includes a support frame with foot rests, a sliding seat, bilateral oars that are rotationally coupled to a set of actuators, integrated input velocity and torque sensors, computer and computer display. Each actuator incorporates a mechanical transmission, a rotational inertial mass, a variable linear and a variable non-linear damping element. The damping elements can be controlled manually or automatically by computer programs under user control. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20090017994 | Universal exercise machine - The present invention is an exercise device of the rowing machine type, which may impose both flexion and extension forces against motion of a user with respect to the seat and/or arms of the exercise device. Rotation of the seat about a pitch axis may be provided to allow a user to impose forces against the seat pan more comfortably in opposition to seat travel flexion resistance, while rotationally free grips may allow the user to maintain proper orientation of the hands and wrists during exercise using the exercise device. Other improvements are discussed in the detailed description of the invention above. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090036276 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An improved exercise apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical element and a flexible member associated with the cylindrical element. The flexible member is movable between a wound configuration, in which the member is wound around the cylindrical element, and an unwound configuration, in which the member is unwound from the cylindrical element. The apparatus further comprises a recoil means biased to move the flexible member to the wound configuration and a resistance means that resists movement of the flexible member from the wound to the unwound configurations. The resistance means comprises an energy storage device, which is in a geared relationship with the cylindrical element. In a preferred embodiment the energy storage device is a flywheel. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090098984 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides an exercise device ( | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090181832 | ROWING TRAINER - A rowing trainer includes a frame, and a seat affixed to the frame. A sliding rigger, which supports an oar assembly, is movable back and forth along the frame. The oars are indirectly connected to a cord which passes around at least one pulley, and which turns a flywheel. Neither the flywheel nor the seat translates relative to the frame. The only component which translates is the rigger and the associated oar assembly. The device closely simulates the experience of rowing an actual boat or scull. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090203503 | ADJUSTABLE LATERAL INSTABILITY FEATURE FOR ROWING SIMULATOR - One embodiment of a lateral roll simulating assembly is provided which is adapted to attach to existing rowing exercise machines. It permits the user to experience various levels of physiological disequilibrium when a lack of proper balance control induces a sideways tipping action during a rowing workout. This facilitates the desirable and advantageous development of correct proprioceptive balance response using appropriate core musculature while practicing the rowing motion on a suspended rowing exercise machine. The apparatus comprises two floor-mounted members secured to each end of a rowing exercise machine that support the rowing exercise machine in a suspended condition. This assembly simulates lateral instability around the metacenter of any of a variety of rowing shells on water by allowing the rowing exercise machine to roll freely around a variety of longitudinal axes. Other embodiments are described and shown. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090280965 | FITNESS PADDLE DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An exercise device is provided for simulating the paddling of a watercraft in order to provide a user with both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. In one aspect, an elongate rod is provided having a first assembly coupled to a distal end of the elongate rod. The first assembly can have at least two degrees of freedom and can be configured for selectively attaching to a resistance source. In another aspect, the device further can have a second assembly attached to a proximal end of the elongate rod. The second assembly can have at least two degrees of freedom and can be configured for selectively attaching to a resistance source. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20100009816 | ARTICULATED HANDLES FOR ROWING EXERCISE DEVICES - A handle for an exercise machine, e.g. a rowing machine, which is mounted on an end of a connecting linkage, e.g. chain, strap or cord, which extends along an axis of force application in the exercise machine. The handle includes first and second arm structures pivotally connected at their ends to a mounting bracket, which is attached to the connecting linkage. Handgrips are mounted on an the outer free ends of the first and second arm structures for pulling towards the users body, while separating the first and second arms apart, thereby replicating actual rowing strokes. Preferably, the handle is adjustable to various positions to replicate various rowing styles, e.g. conventional or crossover. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100113228 | Recumbent exerciser - A recumbent exerciser includes a base, a right link and a left link are pivotably connected to the base and a right cam and a left cam are connected to the right link and the left link respectively. A right pedal and a left pedal are connected to two respective top ends of the right link and the left link, and a right swinging arm and a left swinging arm are connected to the right link and the left link. A resistance unit provides resistance to the right and left pedals and the right left swinging arms when the right and left cams are driven by operation of the user so as to exercise the user's hands and legs. The resistance unit is located remote from the seat so that the seat does not need to remove to maintain the resistance unit and the cams. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100204020 | Exercise Device - The present invention resides in an exercise device that is lightweight and easy to transport, and is particularly effective in improving neuromuscular/proprioceptive coordination, balance and core strength. The exercise device draws on the well known physical fitness benefits of canoe and kayak paddling, and at the same time is a device that can be used in a gym, home, office, or at any land site desired. The exercise device of the present invention comprises a pole that can be grasped in two hands similar to grasping a canoe or kayak paddle. A yoke is positioned at one end of the pole. A roller is held axially in the yoke. A variable resistance brake controls the ease with which the roller is able to rotate within the yoke. An adjustment means may be positioned on the pole that allows the user of the device to control the variable resistance. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100248906 | Simulated Rowing Machine - The present invention relates generally to rowing machines, and, more particularly, to such rowing machines with internal environments that duplicate actual Olympic-class rowing shells in terms of both dimensions and appearance, and simulate the specific rowing motion and technique that occurs on the water. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20110028278 | Dynamic Rowing Machine - Featured is a rowing simulation machine including a single base having a first pair of spaced apart rails; a carriage having a second pair of spaced apart rails and engaged with the first pair of rails and moveable therealong in a generally horizontal translation; a seat engaged with the second pair of rails and moveable therealong in a generally horizontal translation. Also included is an energy dissipating unit fixed to the carriage. The energy dissipating unit includes a frame for supporting a flywheel, the flywheel being rotatably mounted on a flywheel shaft; a handle; a drive device connected to the handle, for converting a translation of the handle into a flywheel rotation; and a take up device for rewinding and maintaining a predetermined tension on the drive device. The carriage includes a foot rest assembly disposed therein between the second pair of spaced apart rails. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110082015 | Exercising - Among other things, a rowing exercise method includes enabling a combination of a force applied to a movable handle and a force applied to a movable foot rest to work against a resistance device and to permit relative motion of the footrest and the resistance device. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110245044 | Rowing Simulator - Rowing simulators that include a variety of features that provide one or more rowers with a rowing experience that more accurately simulates on-water rowing and/or provide enhanced training feedback. One feature is a rowing station that includes one or two oars each having a vertical-feel emulator implemented as a compliant guide follower that engages a corresponding oar guide during the drive phase of the rowing stroke so as to simulate an oar's engagement with water during on-water rowing. In other embodiments, the vertical-feel emulator is incorporated into an oar support. Other features include: stroke gauges that provide visual feedback on the various phases of a rower's stroke, including the catch phase, drive phase, finish phase, and recovery phase; an oar feathering indicator; and seats linked together for training rowers to row in unison, among others. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120100965 | EXERCISING - Among other things, an exercise machine includes a resistance device connected to a flexible driving line used to drive the resistance device. A flexible exercise line receives forces applied by the user's hands and feet during cycles of exercising. A force transfer mechanism couples forces, received on the exercise line from the user during exercising, to the resistance device during the exercise cycles, and moves back and forth relative to a frame of the machine. The force transfer mechanism rides along, and is supported vertically, by a support during use of the machine. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120196726 | Adjustable exercise apparatus simulating a kayak - An exercise assembly simulating the muscular movements of a kayaker includes an elongate, generally rectangular seat structure supported on adjustable pedestals that are each resiliently mounted. At the front end an adjustably aligned pivot engages through a U-joint a simulated kayak oar with the motion of the pivot resisted by restricted orifice cylinders mounted in the seat structure. A generally uniform adjustment arrangement is utilized to conform the assembly to the various users and/or various exercise levels. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120196727 | Adjustable exercise apparatus simulating a kayak - An exercise assembly simulating the muscular movements of a kayaker includes an elongate seat resiliently mounted on an elongate spine structure structure supported on adjustable pedestals that are each further resiliently mounted. At the front end an adjustably aligned pivot engages through a U-joint a simulated kayak paddle with the motion of the pivot resisted by restricted orifice cylinders mounted in the spine structure. A generally uniform adjustment arrangement is utilized to conform the assembly to the various users and/or various exercise levels. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20130035216 | ROWING MACHINE SIMULATOR - One aspect is a rowing machine with a longitudinally extending beam and a seat mounted to said beam and slidable therealong. A frame is mounted to said beam and slidably movable therealong independently of said seat. A pair of foot rests are mounted to a user end of said frame. A flywheel is rotatably mounted by a flywheel shaft to said frame, said flywheel shaft mounted to said frame a height less than a radius of said flywheel above said beam. The flywheel is drivable by a cable through a transmission mechanism mounted to said frame such that one end of said cable remote from said flywheel is connected to a handgrip and the other end of said cable connected to a cable take up mechanism. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130150216 | ROWING SEQUENCE TRAINER - A rowing sequence trainer includes a frame which holds a contact pad, the frame being mounted pivotably to a base. The base is inserted under a seat of an exercise machine, the seat being slidable along a support. The exercise machine includes at least one resilient cable which is attached to the frame. The athlete using the trainer pushes back along the support, while the frame pivots backwards. At the completion of the backward segment, tension in the cable pulls the athlete back to the starting position, and pivots the frame to its upright position. The exercise is performed without the assistance of hands, and trains the athlete in the proper sequence of initiation of tension in various muscle groups. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130225374 | EXERCISE METHODS AND APPARATUS SIMULATING STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING - An exercise apparatus includes a frame; a platform configured to receive a person in a standing position, the platform connected to the frame; a handheld component configured to be held by a person standing on the platform; and an impeller-driven fluid circulation system. Manipulation of the handheld component by a person standing on the platform results in driving of the impeller and circulation of fluid within the fluid circulation system. The platform may rock from side to side, whereby a person standing on the platform must maintain balance while manipulating the handheld component. The handheld component may simulate a paddle and may include an elongate shaft. In this respect, the paddle component is used by a person standing on the platform as if the paddle component were a paddle used in paddleboarding, including manipulating the paddle component through a rowing motion that preferably would be experienced when actually paddleboarding. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225375 | EXERCISE METHODS AND APPARATUS SIMULATING STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING - An exercise apparatus includes a frame; a platform configured to receive a person in a standing position, the platform connected to the frame; a handheld component configured to be held by a person standing on the platform; and an impeller-driven fluid circulation system. Manipulation of the handheld component by a person standing on the platform results in driving of the impeller and circulation of fluid within the fluid circulation system. The platform may rock from side to side, whereby a person standing on the platform must maintain balance while manipulating the handheld component. The handheld component may simulate a paddle and may include an elongate shaft. In this respect, the paddle component is used by a person standing on the platform as if the paddle component were a paddle used in paddleboarding, including manipulating the paddle component through a rowing motion that preferably would be experienced when actually paddleboarding. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140141941 | ROWING MACHINE - A rowing exercise machine provides a declining, substantially linear path of motion while offering a consistent force angle at the grip. This allows for a fairly consistent torque application at the shoulder joint, throughout the range of motion of the exercise. The exercise machine includes an input assembly which enables a user to maintain biomechanical alignment of the user's wrist and forearm during performance of the exercise, while maintaining a consistent torque applied to the shoulder joint, in the stability of an exercise machine. The input assembly defines a declining, substantially linear path, where the user's forearms remain substantially parallel to the ground as the input assembly is drawn back. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140162848 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR PADDLE SPORTS - An exercise device is provided that replicates on dry land the movement and resistance of a paddling motion. The exercise device includes a hollow upper shaft, a handle connected to an upper end of the upper shaft, and a lower shaft coupled at least partially within the upper shaft by a spring, to allow retraction into and extension from the upper shaft. The exercise device further includes a blade replacement assembly connected with a bottom end of the lower shaft, the blade replacement assembly comprising one or more wheels connected with a bottom end of the lower shaft and a resistance mechanism to provide resistance against a rolling direction of the one or more wheels. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140221169 | STAND-UP PADDLEBOARD EXERCISE ASSEMBLY - A stand-up paddleboard exercise assembly having a paddle member with a proximal end and a distal end and a support assembly with an upper support surface with a left edge and a right edge, a frame separating the upper support surface from a ground surface, a following arm having a proximal end coupled to the support assembly, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and operable to rotate from a first position where the distal end is closer to the left edge of the upper support surface to a second position where the distal end is closer to the right edge of the upper support surface, the support assembly also having a resistance-producing assembly physically coupled, through a cable, to the distal end of the paddle member, the cable being slidably coupled to the following arm. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140243163 | GRAVITY RETURN ROWING EXERCISE DEVICE - A rowing exercise device in which the return force for the rowing handle is provided by the force of gravity rather than an elastic cable. The rowing machine includes a stationary base and a moveable frame, which rotates or slides upwardly relative to the moveable frame when a pulling force is applied to the handle, and then rotates or slides back down to the initial position under the force of gravity when the pulling force is removed. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140274584 | FLAT ROW EXERCISE MACHINE - A flat row exercise machine is disclosed. The machine includes a base structure, a pair of front and rear vertical frame members fixed to the base structure and extending upwardly therefrom, and a horizontal member fixed between the pair of rear vertical frame members. The machine also includes a pair of levers having upper ends coupled pivotally to the horizontal member and each lever having a lower end configured to hold at least one removable weight or a tension band, where the pair of levers are configured to move independently of each other. A pair of arms extend outwardly from the lower ends of the pair of levers, where each arm is configured to be raised by a user such that the upper ends of the pair of levers pivot in place as the user moves a distal end of the pair of arms in an up and down motion. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140287884 | Paddle Exercise Apparatus - A paddle exercise apparatus includes a rod, a handle, and a weight member. The a rod includes first and second ends and is configured for grasping by a first hand of a user at a location between the first and second ends. The handle is positioned at the first end of the rod and is configured for grasping by a second hand of the user. The weight member is mounted to the rod and adjustably positioned between the first and second ends of the rod to alter a resistance of the paddle exercise apparatus when the user moves the paddle exercise apparatus through a paddling motion. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140336011 | ROWING SIMULATOR - A rowing apparatus having: a frame; a seat slidably mounted on said frame; an outrigger for receiving oars; at least one drive mechanism coupled to said outrigger to translate a force applied to said oars to a flywheel having resistance means for providing variable resistance; said rowing apparatus having a one way clutch for unidirectional rotary drive of said flywheel, and allowing for operation in a sweeping mode or a sculling mode; and whereby the opposing motions of said oars are combined into a single motion to drive said flywheel. | 11-13-2014 |
| 20150038300 | UNIVERSAL FITNESS APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus having: a frame having a vertical support; at least one articulating arm mount affixed to the vertical support; a first articulating arm connected to the at least one articulating arm mount; a second articulating arm connected to the at least one articulating arm mount, the second articulating arm adapted to independently articulate from the first articulating arm; a pair of resistive elements, each resistive element operatively connected to one of the first and second independently articulating arms to provide resistance; and a cable and pulley system connecting each resistive element to a point on a longitudinal axis of one of the first and second articulating arms. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150057130 | TRAINING MACHINE WITH FLYWHEEL - A flywheel is applied to a training machine including a wheel and a driving mechanism. The wheel is used for storing rotation energy while it is driven to rotate, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the wheel to rotate. The wheel has a hollowed space at least partially filled with a weighted material, at least one metal piece fixed at a periphery of the wheel, and a magnets arranged at the outside of the wheel. A damping of the wheel is changed by adjusting the distance between the metal piece and the plurality of magnets. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150111706 | APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING KAYAKING - An article for simulating the activity of kayaking is provided comprising a base including a seat portion, a shaft operatively associated with said base and extending upward from said base, a paddle attached on the uppermost portion of said shaft whereby said paddle is constructed and arranged relative to a person seating in said seat portion such that said paddle is in position that simulates the activity of kayaking. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20160001123 | ROWING MACHINE SUSPENSION DEVICE - A support lift for a physically disabled user, without additional assistance from another person, to access and use a rowing a machine is provided. The support lift may include a support line and a handle mounted above the seat of the rowing machine. Therefore, the user may grasp the handle and lower onto the seat of the rowing machine without assistance. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160038782 | STANDUP PADDLE BOARD CORE ACTIVATOR - A standup paddle board core activator and method of use may be provided. One embodiment may include a sloped platform, a sliding footboard, two raised support structures, at least two axels, two rotating arm assemblies, two paddle members with shafts and handles, a tensioner support structure and two tensioners. The sliding footboard may be configured to move along the sloped platform. The rotating arm assemblies may be rotatably attached by axles to raised support structures on either side of the sloped platform. Tensioners may connect to a tensioner support structure and the rotating arm assemblies, applying resistance to the rotation of the arm assemblies about an axis created by the axles. Paddle members may be inserted in the arm assemblies. A user may balance on the footboard, grasp at least one paddle member, and slide the footboard up the sloped platform. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160107023 | ROWING EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A rowing exercise device comprises a support structure; a movable user support movably associated with the support structure for movement relative to the support structure; a movable foot support movably associated with the support structure for movement relative to the support structure; a handle; and a rowing assembly operatively associated with the handle and at least the movable foot support to cause at least the movable foot support to move relative to the support structure with movement of the handle so that both a user s body and one or both feet move relative to the support structure with movement of the handle. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160144223 | Rowing Machine Having a Beam with a Hinge Joint - A rowing machine includes a frame where the frame includes a first support, a second support, and a beam extending between the first support and the second support. A track is defined by at least a portion of the beam, and a sliding member is movably disposed on the track. A hinge joint is disposed in the beam between the first support and the second support defining a first section of the beam and a second section of the beam. | 05-26-2016 |
| 20160175676 | PADDLING TRAINING DEVICE AND BOARD | 06-23-2016 |
| 482073000 | Utilizing fluid resistance | 4 |
| 20100190615 | Energy absorbing suspension equipment for rowing and general exercise machines - An exercise device or exercise device attachment with an energy absorbing component configured to change shape so as to absorb energy in response to a compressive force by the user. Said energy absorption component returns substantially to its first shape in response to the removal of the compressive force. The energy-absorbing apparatus is configured to reduce a reaction force exerted on the user of said exercise equipment. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20110275489 | EXERCISE MACHINE FOR TRAINING WATERSPORTS ATHLETES - An exercise machine adapted for training watersports athletes has a pair of spaced-apart vertical columns each with hollow tubular body with a weighted plunger attached to a cable for vertical reciprocation while a user performs power and return stroke movements on an instrument attached to the other end of the cable. The plunger is hydraulically coupled to an air channel fed by an air-through valve sized to control air movement into the air channel by the rising plunger during a power stroke to approximate water resistance to an oar, paddle or arm in the water. The air channel has a release opening for releasing air balanced against the weight of the falling plunger to approximate lifting an oar, paddle, or arm out of the water on a return stroke. The exercise machine can be used to practice a wide range of watersports training exercises for swimming, paddleboarding, canoe paddling, rowing, etc. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20140364280 | PADDLING TRAINING DEVICE AND BOARD - A board paddling training apparatus for assisting in improving a user's paddling technique and strength. In particular, the board paddling training apparatus includes a buoyant board, such as a board adapted for surfing, bodyboarding, paddleboarding, or other board-related sport that entails paddling, and includes a resistance mechanism that creates drag or resistance against a user's paddle stroke. Some implementations of the resistance mechanism can be adjustable in order to create a variety of resistance against a user's paddle stroke and board movement. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20160375297 | ADAPTOR FOR AN INDOOR ROWING MACHINE - A rowing machine can include a frame, a seat movably attached to the frame, the seat being configured to slide horizontally along the frame, a flywheel rotatably mounted to an end of the frame, a cable having a free end and an end attached to the flywheel, and an adapter assembly for compatibility with multiple oar or handle configurations. | 12-29-2016 |
