| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482111000 | Utilizing fluid resistance | 69 |
| 20090088303 | Exercise apparatus, method of using and/or configuring same - An exercise apparatus is disclosed having a base, an longitudinally extending bottom member rail directed generally transverse to the base, and an upright support. The exercise apparatus also has a lever arm, including an exercise bar, that is connected to the upright support and pivotable thereabout. The lever arm of the exercise apparatus is movable to a folded stage adjacent the upright support, and the bottom rail is movable toward the upright support to a folded stage, adjacent the folded lever arm in the folded stage. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090258767 | Leg rehabilitation apparatus - A leg rehabilitation apparatus comprises a base including first and second base members, wherein the first base member is linearly adjustably connected to the second base member. The first base member including an adjustable thigh support member attached thereto; the second base member including a movable boom attached thereto via a resistance module that offers adjustable dynamic resistance there between during relative movements thereof. The adjustable boom including a bracket that is linearly movable along the length of the boom; the bracket including an adjustable foot and ankle rest, such that a user can place their thigh upon the thigh support member and a foot within the foot and ankle rest and thereby move their leg in a plurality of motions against the resistance of the resistance module in order to exercise and rehabilitate chosen muscle groups within the leg. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20100009821 | AQUATIC EXERCISE DEVICE - An aquatic exercise device ( | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100035737 | HEALTH MACHINE USING MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL FLUID - Provided is an exercise fitness machine that can be varied in weight in a minute unit in accordance with a body condition of a user and easily transformed in accordance with a developing portion of the body, thereby maximizing convenience in use and efficiency of exercise. The exercise/fitness machine includes a base frame, a muscular strength member that is provided on an upper end of the base frame to develop muscular strength of an upper or lower body of a user, and a weight varying unit provided between the base frame and the muscular developing member and including a damper containing magnetorheological fluid to vary a weight sense in accordance with a user's selection. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100113229 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising hands, wrists and forearms. In still another embodiment, it can incorporate a bike pedal assembly to simultaneously aerobically exercise the legs and arms. The equipment includes resistance level regulating components and a visual indicator using a gauge or similar device to monitor resistance levels. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100113230 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be adapted to be used as a stair stepper. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising hands, wrists and forearms. In still another embodiment, it can incorporate a bike pedal assembly to simultaneously aerobically exercise the legs and arms. The equipment includes resistance level regulating components and a visual indicator using a gauge or similar device to monitor resistance levels. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100125031 | TRAINING DEVICE FOR TRAINING A BODY PART OF A USER - A training device for training a body part of a user is configured to advantageously limit the resonance movement of the flexible coupling member generated by the vibration of the vibrating device. The training device comprises a vibrating device for generating a vibration and a pretensioning device for generating a pre-tension in a muscle of the body part. The pretensioning device comprises a handling member configured to be held by the user, a reeling means for reeling a flexible coupling member, and a tensioning means for driving the reeling means such that the flexible coupling member is tensioned to allow the vibration generated by the vibrating device to be transferred to the handling member. The tensioning means comprises a fluid resistance means configured to provide a variable resistance against the unreeling of the flexible coupling member but to provide substantially no resistance against the reeling of the flexible coupling member. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100179035 | Multipurpose Exercise Machine Utilizing Vacuum Springs - A multipurpose exercise machine comprising a compact movable frame, a large diameter pulley and a plurality of novel low friction vacuum springs for generating a force is disclosed. The vacuum springs are comprised of two rigid end pieces that are movable relative to each other. A flexible membrane couples the two rigid end pieces to each other and encloses a hermetically sealed region in between the movable bodies and the flexible membrane. A user operating the machine exerts a force that pulls the two end pieces are apart which forms a vacuum that opposes the motion. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100222188 | WATER-BASED TRAINING - A substantially hollow exercise and rehabilitation device is disclosed, and is useable by athletes and others in training and/or rehabilitation sessions to develop stronger and more precise movements. A user typically stands in a pool of water approximately chest-deep and moves the device through the water in an approximation of a proper swing for a sport, or in a motion designed to rehabilitate or strengthen one or more muscles or muscle groups. The device includes holes that tend to minimize turbulence that a solid device would generate, yet provides both resistance and good haptic feedback to the user. The holes are adjustable in size to provide variable resistance. These features develop or redevelop strength and consistency in the user's movement. Analogous training benefits are obtained for many activities, such as batting, golfing, and tennis, and for rehabilitation and strength training using devices in the shape of tools and other instruments. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100267528 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device has two reciprocating arms, each provided with pneumatic or other fluid resistance. The angular orientation of the two arms is limited to one of 0, 45, 90, and 180 degrees. Adjustments are made by loosening a complementary fastener, moving the arms to the desired angular orientation, and then tightening the complementary fastener. Mating projections and recesses prevent movement of the arms relative to each other once the angular position is set. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20110082018 | Multipurpose Exercise Machine Utilizing Vacuum Springs - A multipurpose exercise machine comprising a compact movable frame, a large diameter pulley and a plurality of novel low friction vacuum springs for generating a force is disclosed. The vacuum springs are comprised of two rigid end pieces that are movable relative to each other. A flexible membrane couples the two rigid end pieces to each other and encloses a hermetically sealed region in between the movable bodies and the flexible membrane. A user operating the machine exerts a force that pulls the two end pieces are apart which forms a vacuum that opposes the motion. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110143892 | EXERCISE KIT, APPAREL ITEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A muscle toning kit includes an exercise garment having a first resistance article and a second resistance article. The first resistance article and the second resistance article cooperate to facilitate the exercise of at least one muscle group of a user. The first resistance article is adjustable to provide a range of user selected resistance levels, while second resistance article has another range of user selected resistance levels so that as the user maneuvers the exercise garment, its adjustable pressure opposing structures facilitate the toning and conditioning of the at least one muscle group of the user. The method includes wearing and deforming the exercise garment from its original shape through natural extension and flexing actions of the user to facilitate providing a resistive force to condition the at least one muscle group of the user. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110269603 | Pneumatic Exercise Foot Pad Device - A pneumatic exercise foot pad device includes two primary tubes and a secondary tube disposed between left and right foot pads having air chambers. The primary tubes intercommunicate fluidly the foot pads in proximity to front and rear ends of the foot pads. The secondary tube intercommunicates fluidly central portions of the foot pads. A shell is disposed between the left and right foot pads to cover the primary and secondary tubes. Two adjustment screw rods extend respectively through screw holes formed in the shell to press or unpress the primary tubes so that the primary tubes block or unblock an air flow between the foot pads. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120021878 | Aquatic exercise device - An aquatic exercise device is provided that has a body made of foam that extends 360° about an axis and at least partially defines a central aperture that extends through the axis. The body has an inner half with an outer surface oriented generally towards the central aperture. The body has an outer half with an outer surface oriented generally away from the central aperture. The entire outer surface of the outer half is convex in shape, and the outer surface of the inner half is convex in shape along an arc length of at least 270° of the inner half of the body about the axis. A ledge extends from the inner half and at least partially defines the central aperture. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120077649 | DESCENT APPARATUS - A descent apparatus ( | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120178598 | EXERCISE APPARATUS AND APPAREL - The invention provides an exercise apparatus containing a compressible member, which provides physical instability and improves core muscle development in an exercising person. In addition, the invention provides an article of clothing containing a compressible member or material which provides physical instability to a person performing active or passive exercise. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120184417 | SPORTS SWINGING EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and a device are disclosed for improving performance in sports where a swinging motion is needed. In some embodiments, a swing resistance device may be attached to or be built into elongated sport apparatus, such as racquets, clubs, bats, sticks, and the like, configured to resist a swinging motion of the sport apparatus by capturing air and utilizing a force of air resistance, similar to a parachute. The swing resistance device is generally attached to the elongated sport apparatus by coupling components, such as bearings, that allow the swing resistance device to freely rotate around the effective longitudinal axis of the elongated sport apparatus. During a swing, air resistance creates dynamic forces that over time may improve swing power and path. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120214650 | Compressive Resistance Means and Exercise Device - An exercise device ( | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120277071 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT WITH DUAL FANS FOR CHANGING FLUID RESISTANCE - The present invention is to provide an exercise equipment with dual fans for changing fluid resistance, which includes a housing, two fans and two driving members. The housing forms a receiving cavity therein for receiving fluid. Each fan includes a shaft pivotally provided at a central position of the housing and driven by a driven wheel and a plurality of vanes each fixedly provided on the periphery of the shaft and received in the receiving cavity. The driven wheels can drive the corresponding vanes to rotate about the corresponding shafts, thereby causing the fluid in the receiving cavity to form vortices. The driving members are movably provided outside the housing and connected with the corresponding driven wheels respectively by a link assembly. When the driving members are pushed or pulled, the link assemblies drive the corresponding driven wheels respectively and thereby drive the shafts to rotate with the driven wheels. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130172158 | Fluid Resistance Device - An exercise device for exercising may include a blade section for resistance movement in a fluid, a handle section to connect to the blade section to hold the exercise device with a hand of the user and a wrist section to connect to the handle section to guide the exercise device with the wrist of the user. The blade section may include a first convex surface at the distal end of the blade section. The blade section may include a second convex surface at the distal end of the blade section. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130260968 | Controllable Training and Rehabilitation Device - A muscle training and physical rehabilitation device is disclosed. The device is controllable by liquid based resistive units. The liquid based resistive unit utilizes either smart magnetorheological (MR) liquid whose resistance to motion can be adjusted by electromagnetism or by proportional valves with various liquids whose resistance can be controlled by an electronic signal. The MR fluid resistive units comprises a rotor supported by a bearing inside a housing, a stator mounted together with the housing to the mounting plate, and the MR liquid that flows inside the cavity formed by the vane of the rotor and chamber of the stator. The MR liquid is controlled by the applied electromagnetic field to adjust the resistance according to the exerted toque. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140031179 | AQUATIC RESISTANCE BALL FILLED WITH NON-TOXIC GRANULAR MATERIAL - An aquatic resistance ball is provided that comprises a containment skin substantially filled with, and surrounding, a non-toxic soluble material such as salt. The containment skin is made of a water resistant material and the bulk density of the contents of the containment skin is greater than 1 g/cm3. The resistance ball is substantially spherical, ovoid or tubular in shape. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140031180 | AQUATIC RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT - A piece of aquatic training equipment is provided that comprises a glove, made substantially from neoprene, for, in use receiving a user's hand. The glove is provided with a pocket that can receive one or more pieces of closed cell foam so as to varying its buoyancy. The pocket is located so that the foam is wrapped around the hand to produce ergonomically and uniformly balanced buoyancy in the glove. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140038791 | AQUATIC TRAINING DEVICE - An aquatic training device ( | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140162851 | AQUATIC EXERCISE DEVICE - An aquatic exercise device ( | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140243170 | Sports Swinging Exercise Resistance Device - A sport swinging resistance exercise device is described that is designed for providing air resistance when swinging elongated sports equipment. An athlete can change the amount of air resistance by either using a different air resistance vane, or a resistance vane with variable opening features. An alignment marker for a right-handed athlete and second alignment marker one for a left-handed athlete is used to orient the sports swinging exercise device to operate optimally. The sports swinging exercise device is made mainly from durable, light-weight materials such as rip-stop nylon, for lightness and air blocking capabilities. When not in use the sports swinging exercise device and other optional air resistance devices can be stored in a small storage bag to keep them together and for easy transportation and accessibility in an equipment bag such as a batting bag. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140249003 | WATER RESISTANCE UPPER BODY RECIPROCATING EXERCISER - An upper body reciprocating exerciser includes a frame having a post. A cam is connected to the post and has a guide slot which is cooperated with a piston rod of a cylinder. An enclosed loop pipe is connected to outside of the cylinder and includes two sets of a check valve and an adjustable control valve. The loop pipe communicates with a space in the cylinder. The check valves and the adjustable control valves control fluid in the cylinder to adjust the resistance force when a user pulls a pull unit, so that the user's bones and muscles are exercised properly. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140329647 | Apparatus for Use in Exercise, Rehabilitation and other Movements in Water - An exercise device for use when a person is in a pool or other water body. A central boom extends from attachment to a sidewalk around the pool, and extends to a wishbone member that forms a furcated member mounted to the central boom. The wishbone has lateral members that are parallel and spaced with hand-grippable handles at the ends farthest from the central boom, and disposed over the water. A user can grasp the handles and perform numerous exercise movements while buoyed, at least partially, by the water. A lower support member is mounted to the central boom beneath the wishbone, and a handle is mounted to the central boom between the wishbone and the lower support member. The user can rest his shoulders on the lower support member and hold the handle mounted to the boom, and perform abdominal exercises. Many other movements are possible. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140357456 | Training Device - A device for training the body of a user ( | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150119211 | Batter Assist Power Trainer Device called a WIND TRAINER - A practice device for use with a bat in batting sports to instruct a batter on proper swing technique and form. It is a batter assist power trainer for sports exercise. This relates to an exercise method and apparatus for improving performance in sports that include swinging of a device such as a bat. It is a batter assist power trainer device made of an airtight airfoil structure made of flexible and durable material and a method or way for connecting the structure to a bat so that the batter assist power trainer device permits a batter to power train and to controllably increase hitting strength which allows the batter to achieve longer hits of a ball for baseball and/or softball. Other configurations include structures made with end sections, with reinforcing splines; and a various ways to connect the device to the bat. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150314158 | Pilates Aquatics Device - A Pilates Aquatics Device (PAD) including a board, the board being generally rectangular, planar, buoyant, and having top and bottom surfaces, first and second sides that are generally parallel to one another with a longitudinal axis midway there between, first and second ends generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a strap defining three loops on the top surface of the board, the loops aligned along the axis, the loops defining openings perpendicular to the axis for insertion of a user's hands or feet to control the PAD. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160023727 | Flotation Device - The present application is directed to a flotation device for use in aquatic physical therapy. The flotation device preferably comprises side portions that wholly or partly surround the user, and permit the user's elbow(s) and/or forearms to rest upon and be supported thereby. The flotation device also preferably has at least one handgrip permitting the user to easily hold onto and be supported by the flotation device. Additionally, the present invention comprises methods of making and using such a flotation device. | 01-28-2016 |
| 482112000 | Confined hydraulic or pneumatic chamber | 37 |
| 20090054213 | Abdominal Exercising Device - An exercising device includes flexible main body comprising a leg engaging portion and a torso engaging portion. A flexible gas filled bladder is attached to the flexible main body wherein when an exerciser flexes the main body and compresses the gas within the bladder, the targeted muscles are exercised. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090075793 | EXERCISE DEVICES - The invention relates to an exercise apparatus comprising an arm arrangement and resistance means. The arm arrangement comprises an arm ( | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090105051 | Abliterator: Abdomen, Obliques Exercise Machine with Crunch Component - The present invention describes a specialized exercise apparatus and method for use that targets the muscles in and around the abdominal, oblique muscles and mid section of the body. The machine is comprised of a flat platform upon which an individual stands while grasping a pair of handlebars that are positioned at waist height. The handle bars are attached to the top of a vertical riser that extends downwardly and is attached to a pair of horizontal rotating pivot arms. The vertical riser is additionally comprised of a resistance mechanism that allows for compression of the vertical riser in a downward movement. The pivot arms are attached to the center of a rotating power pulley horizontally suspended by bearings below the forward area of said platform. The power pulley is connected by a belt to a resistance mechanism. An individual stands upon the apparatus, and while keeping the lower body relatively stationary, rotates the handle bars, and thus the pivot arms, from side to side up to 220 degrees of rotation. Additionally, an individual can perform abdominal crunches by bending at the waist and pushing the vertical riser downwards against the resistance of the abdominal crunch mechanism. An individual can do abdominal crunches throughout the entire rotation of the abdominal crunch mechanism about the machine, thus targeting all core muscles in the midsection. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090137369 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ENABLING AND MONITORING THE MOVEMENT OF HUMAN LIMBS - An orthotic apparatus for use in providing improved range of motion is provided which allows the amount of stretch to be hydraulically powered and measured by the device, but controlled by the user. Because the apparatus accurately calculates the amount of stretch, the user, together with the user's physician and therapist, can develop a rehabilitation plan based on accurate measurements. Progress is based on tangible results rather than the user's ability to tolerate pain. This knowledge provides the incentive the user needs to work toward and achieve the user's goal. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090143204 | Exercise Device - An exercise device includes first and second housings telescopically coupled together. A pneumatic cylinder is positioned inside and fixed to the first housing and includes proximal and distal ends. A piston having a piston head and shaft is situated inside the second housing, the piston head separating an interior space of the cylinder into first and second areas. Telescopic movement of the housings causes the piston head to move within the interior space. A first check valve is in fluid communication with the cylinder for adjusting an amount of resistance encountered by the piston head as it travels toward the cylinder distal end. A second check valve is in communication with the cylinder for adjusting an amount of resistance encountered as the piston head travels toward the cylinder proximal end. Pneumatic and check valve communication channels are inside the housing. The device is adaptable to exercise multiple muscle groups. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090239720 | Oblique abdominal trainer - An apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles of a user includes an elongate track having first and second ends and a middle portion wherein the elongate track is positionable transverse to a user. The apparatus further includes a carriage movable along the track, wherein that carriage is biased toward the middle portion of the track, and an arm extending substantially perpendicular from the carriage. The arm has a free distal end such that application by user of an alternating torque to the free distal end of the arm urges the carriage in a corresponding reciprocating motion on the track. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090286659 | AERO HYDRAULIC EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT AND METHOD - An air spring is used as a resistance device in exercise equipment having a lever arm for exercising various muscle groups such as those in arms and legs. In one embodiment, the equipment can be used while standing and the resistance movements strengthen core muscles. In another, it can be adapted to be used on a table surface for exercising hands, wrists and forearms. In still another embodiment, it can incorporate a bike pedal assembly to simultaneously aerobically exercise the legs and arms. The equipment includes resistance level regulating components and a visual indicator using a gauge or similar device to monitor resistance levels. Embodiments also include interchangeability of human interface members and a hand pump integrated with the lever arm, which may also include interchangeability of the human interface members. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20100029448 | Dual variable resistance control apparatus and system for exercise equipment - An apparatus and control system for establishing and maintaining a user selected magnitude and direction of pneumatic resistance provided by exercise equipment includes at least one electrically controlled regulator for admitting air to and releasing air from the pneumatic system, transducer for measuring air pressure within the system and providing a corresponding signal, potentiometer for setting and monitoring system pressure in response to signal input from the transducer, air accumulator tank, and pneumatic piston cylinder assembly. The apparatus may also include at least one user controlled electrically switchable four way valve for providing bi-directional resistance. The apparatus is adaptable for providing unilateral or bilateral exercise movements, with or without bi-directional resistance, and can be used to provide range of motion exercise without resistance. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100137114 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit housing and the other end is attached to a pulley block of a block-and-tackle mechanism. A user cable extends through the block-and-tackle mechanism and is connected to a handle. The pneumatic cylinder resists movement of the handle away from the unit. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100179036 | RESISTANCE APPARATUS OF A PENDULUM MECHANISM OF AN EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A resistance 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 resistance adjuster having a telescopic rod is pivotally coupled between the pendulum and the base frame of the exercise equipment for providing a proper exercise resistance. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100227747 | COMPRESSIBLE CURL BAR - Presented is a curl bar used for lifting weight which has a compressible section in the bar, so a user can compress and uncompress the bar laterally, as well as use the bar for lifting weights or resistance in a direction perpendicular to the bar. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100292053 | Portable resistance training device - A portable resistance training apparatus for use in exercise routines is described in this patent application. According to the principles of the embodiments of the present invention, a portable resistance training device comprising: an integral elongated cylindrical unit capable of accepting a piston for doing work on a compressible fluid where the force to drive the piston is supplied from without; an elongated rod whose movement is controlled by adduction or abduction exercise routines; valve means for controlling the flow of air from the internal volume of the cylindrical unit thereby controlling the amount of force supplied by the user, and monitoring means for safe training. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110143893 | EXERCISING APPARATUS - An exercising apparatus designed to fit around a seat includes a frame that is adapted to be secured to a support. The frame is a U-shaped configuration with a lateral open area to receive the seat into the frame. One or more arms are coupled to the frame about one or more pivots. Further, the pivots allow a pivotal motion of each of the arms when a force is exerted thereto by a user. One or more resistance devices coupled to the frame and the arms, which provide resistance to the pivotal motion of each of the arms. The resistance devices, which may be a hydraulic or pneumatic piston and cylinder, may include a spring to bias the arms toward their initial, upright position. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110201482 | EXERCISER THAT PROVIDES SPEED-CONTROLLABLE POWER SUBJECT TO OPERATION - An exerciser includes a mechanical unit having a first mechanical member and a second mechanical member operable by one part of the body of a human being, a speed-controllable power drive having a first connection end and a second connection end respectively connected to the first mechanical member and the second mechanical member and being drivable by a power source to move the second mechanical member in making a first action and a second action relative to the first mechanical member, and an induction control unit having a first sensor set installed in the mechanical unit and a second sensor set installed in the speed-controllable power drive for controlling the operation of the speed-controllable power drive. The first sensor set is movable with the mechanical unit relative to the second sensor set between a first position where the induction control unit drives the speed-controllable power drive to move the second mechanical member in making the first action and a second position where the induction control unit drives the speed-controllable power drive to move the second mechanical member in making the second action. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110245049 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus includes a compact resistance unit that houses a pneumatic cylinder. The cylinder is connected to a pulley wheel that moves at least toward the cylinder. A main cable extends about a portion of the pulley wheel. One end of the main cable is fixed to the unit housing and the other end is attached to a pulley block of a block-and-tackle mechanism. A user cable extends through the block-and-tackle mechanism and is connected to a handle. The pneumatic cylinder resists movement of the handle away from the unit. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120184418 | MULTI-FUNCTION ISOTONIC EXERCISE BALL - A portable isotonic compression-expansion exercise device is disclosed which can also function as a recreational object, therapy tool, and strength measurement apparatus. One embodiment comprises of an elastomeric, resilient ball with a detachable removable and interchangeable exterior resistance band with two opposing handles. Some embodiments include a pneumatic airflow control valve, which valve reaches into the hollow core of an internal foam center. Resistance from the device during these exercises comes from static pneumatic resistance from within the sealed elastic object, changing pneumatic resistance as air flows in and out of the foam-filled device through the airflow control valve. Internal springs, internal foam resistance, external band(s) on the device's surface, and/or internal apparatus can create multiple forms of resistance. The disclosed device, in some embodiments, further comprises a strength measurement gauge in the form of an air pressure gauge. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120309598 | STRENGTH AND BALANCE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A strength and balance exercise apparatus is provided having a pair of exercise arms pivotally supported from the floor. Each arm has handgrips for grasping and manipulation of the arm by the user. A passive force generating means, in this case, double-acting hydraulic cylinders are connected between the floor and the exercise arms to resist movement of the arms. According to the method, the user grasps the handgrips and manipulates the arms to get slow resistance of the passive force generating means while maintaining balance in a standing position. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130065739 | AIR MANAGEMENT FOR ENHANCING PNEUMATIC REBOUND TRAINING - An air management system that allows safe and convenient forms of interval training exercise to be performed on pneumatically elevating rebound exercise equipment. The system includes at least one air intake valve and bleed valve. By providing repeatable degrees of difficulty for both air intake and air release from the extendable air springs employed for the exercise, competitive athletes and their coaches can design, employ, repeat, and compare individualized medium- or high-intensity interval protocols for optimal cardiovascular training programs. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130172159 | POWER DRIVE EXERCISE APPARATUS - A device allows an individual the ability to easily adjust the resistance to perform pushing and pulling exercises in multiple directions. The device allows the individual the ability to exercise at variable levels of intensity with a simple adjustment. The amount of ballast weight may be adjusted to offer additional levels of rolling resistance. The device may be set to operate either in a straight line, or in multiple directions. The device may use pneumatic tires, in a three-wheel design, which permit the device to be used on multiple surfaces and allows for ease of maneuverability during use. Unlike current systems, which do not allow for pushing or pulling at varied heights, the device has a handle bar that may change its height with a simple adjustable locking mechanism that incorporates a counterbalance system to allow for ease of movement of a force arm. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130231226 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The present invention provides a system and method of exercise utilizing fluid containing bladders. The bladders may be in communication with each other so that compression of one bladder causes the fluid to be transferred to a neighboring bladder. The system may be used to exercise complementary muscle groups. Additionally, the system may be adjustable to provide different workout levels or so that the device can be used to exercise a variety of muscle groups. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130324376 | RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - A resistance training apparatus includes a resistance member, and a handle assembly arranged to reciprocate between proximal and distal positions against the resistance of the resistance member. The handle assembly includes a yoke. The yoke includes a first arm and an opposed second arm. The first arm has a first inner end and an opposed first outer end, and the second arm has a second inner end an opposed second outer end. A first handle is carried by the first end of the first arm, a second handle is carried by the second end of the second arm, and a third handle is connected between the first and second arms. The third handle extends between the first and second arms and is located between, on the one hand, the first and second handles and, on the other hand, the first and second inner ends of the first and second arms. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140038792 | TREADMILL RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - Methods and apparatus are provided for monitoring plasma parameters in plasma doping systems. A plasma doping system includes a plasma doping chamber, a platen located in the plasma doping chamber for supporting a workpiece, an anode spaced from the platen in the plasma doping chamber, a process gas source coupled to the plasma doping chamber, a pulse source for applying pulses between the platen and the anode, and a plasma monitor. A plasma containing ions of the process gas is produced in a plasma discharge region between the anode and the platen. The pulses accelerate ions from the plasma into the workpiece. The plasma monitor may include a sensing device which senses a spatial distribution of a plasma parameter, such as plasma density, that is indicative of dose distribution of ions implanted into the workpiece. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140148316 | Resistance Exercise Device for Personal Use - A motion resistance and static resistance personal exercise device is provided. The device comprises a pneumatic cylinder and handled piston that resist motion of a user, while elastic resistance bands are utilized between the cylinder and the piston handle to add static resistance to pulling exercises. The cylinder comprises an outwardly extending foot pad, while the piston comprises a handle portion to force the piston in and out of the cylinder. At least one set of opposing resistance band hooks are disposed on the device. Resistance is developed against pushing and pulling motion of the piston handle by way of an air valve on the cylinder, which controls air exiting and entering thereinto. The resistance bands add static resistance and an increase in resistance load required by a pulling user. The device is utilized to exercise the user's upper, lower, and core body regions using a pushing and pulling motion. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140296042 | CORE EXERCISING MACHINE - A collapsible exercise machine for strengthening the core muscles (transverse abdominal, internal obliques, external obliques, rectus abdominis, and erector spinae) includes a frame mounted on a base on which a user sits and manipulates an upstanding lever arm. A seat is convertible between two differently-angled positions for back extension or abdominal exercises. The lever arm rotates a curved tube having a plurality of force adjustment holes. The tube passes through a frame at the upper end of a gas spring, and engaging an adjustment pin on the frame with different adjustment holes changes the amount of resistance. The entire frame above the base can be vertically adjusted to accommodate different sizes of user without altering the relative position between the seat (and user's hips) and the axis of rotation of the lever arm thus not affecting/changing the designated resistance between users of different heights (resistance is affected when the lever arm is lengthened). The connection between the frame and the base enables the unit to be collapsed to a profile small enough to fit under a bed. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20150051054 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR ACTION SPORTS TRAINING - An exercise device for action sports training is introduced herein. The device is configured for training and conditioning of the muscles associated with moto-induced CECS or “arm pump”. In various embodiments the exercise device can be configured for self-standing; mounting to a stationary object; or a combination thereof. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20150148203 | COUNTER-FORCE SYSTEM FOR ECCENTRIC EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - Counter-force system for eccentric exercise equipment, comprising an operating system for weight-training equipment ( | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150297933 | PLURAL PARALLEL CUFF FOR MUSCLE TRAINING BY PRESSURIZING LIMB - A plural parallel cuff for muscle training is made to reinforce muscles of limbs while it is wound broad around the portion of an upper arm and/or a thigh with uniform and stable binding force for the light exercise training. Three cloth sleeve bags are sewn to a connection cloth spaced in parallel. Three short rubber bags are inserted into three cloth sleeve bags respectively. The rubber bags are connected each other with T-joints for air channel. A plug and a socket are used to connect the pneumatic pump detachably to the thin tube. The plural parallel cuff is wound around a limb and hook-and-loop fasteners are used to form loops by uniting both ends of each of the cloth sleeve bags. The rubber bags are inflated by a pneumatic pump for restricting the bloodstream and then an low intensity exercise is performed. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20160001126 | REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT - A rehabilitation equipment includes a main frame, a rotating mechanism, a linking mechanism and a resistance mechanism. The rotating mechanism is disposed on the main frame. The linking mechanism is linked up with the rotating mechanism. The resistance mechanism is for providing a resistance. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160016033 | APPARATUS FOR EXERCISING THE MUSCLES - An apparatus for exercising the muscles comprises a power arm which, at one end area, is equipped with actuating elements and, with the other end area, is pivotable about a first hinge. This first hinge is arranged on a holding element. One end area of a spring element is linked in an articulated way to the power arm at a first articulation point, the other end area of which spring element is linked in an articulated way to the holding element. The holding element is connected to a support via a rotary hinge, is rotatable about this support in one plane and can be locked in each correspondingly set rotation position. This apparatus allows a wide variety of muscle groups to be exercised and moved in a very simple way. | 01-21-2016 |
| 20160059070 | FIGURE TRIMMER - A figure trimmer comprises a base, a pedal set, and a rotating assembly. The pedal set comprises a left pedal and a right pedal. The rotating assembly movably connects with the base. The rotating assembly is able to rotate about a shaft of the base. The rotating assembly comprises two ends, in which one end includes a first shaft and the other includes a second shaft. The left pedal can rotate about the first shaft, and the right pedal can rotate about the second shaft. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160121156 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device that includes a frame, a user interface; a connection cable and a plurality of components that provide resistance to the cable and user interface. These components include a programmable, driven carriage capable of vertical movement between first and second positions and including one or more pulleys mounted thereon, wherein the cable extending away from the first end and user interface passes around the one or more pulleys on the carriage, a slider mechanism moveable between first and second positions and including one or more pulleys mounted thereon, and a pneumatic resistance device that is secured to the frame and that is operatively associated with the slider mechanism to provide resistance to slider mechanism movement between the first and second positions. | 05-05-2016 |
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| 20080254954 | Multi Purpose Exercise of the Whole Body Organization - This machine as a multi-purpose unit can be used at any time as a bed or couch, and at the same time you can right away exercise a handstand, sit-up, and knee folding-spreading with this machine. This machine comprises of air compressor ( | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090221406 | PRESSURIZED-TRAINING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE SAME - To improve the effect and the safety of Kaatsu training, | 09-03-2009 |
| 20110160022 | Muscle Training Apparatus and Belt for Muscle Training - To ensure easy and secure placement of a belt for KAATSU muscle training on a target compressed site near the proximal portion of a limb. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20120329615 | FITNESS DEVICE, EXERCISE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM USING SAME, AND METHOD FOR MANAGING EXECISE - A fitness device using air pressure of a cylinder as an exercise load. The fitness device includes an air cylinder in which air pressure is maintained according to an exercise load value; a position recognition sensor for generating a position recognition signal when a piston of the air cylinder approaches a set position of a load increase of a top or a bottom of a cylinder; a controller for generating a load increase signal for increasing exercise load according to the position recognition signal; and an electric pneumatic proportion control valve for maintaining air pressure value of the air cylinder according to the exercise load value set by the controller and for increasing the air pressure of the air cylinder by 10˜20% for a predetermined time by receiving the load increase signal. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20130130871 | Pelvic Muscle Trainer - A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for insertion into the vagina or rectum of a user. The probe is connected to a pressure transducer, which detects the pressure applied to the probe by contraction of the pelvic floor muscles and displays a-pressure indicator to the user to help direct the contraction of the appropriate muscles. The pressure indicator may take the form of a series of nested figures, such as curves or concentric semi-circles, that incrementally converge toward a common point as pressure on the probe increases. The nested figures incrementally retreat from the common point as pressure on the probe decreases. The training unit guides a user through an exercise routine by tracking the overall exercise time and the timing between flexing and relaxation cycles. The training unit can include a controller, such as a microcontroller, that is coupled to the inflatable probe for detecting the pressure within the probe. The controller tracks the timing of exercises performed by the user and guides the user through alternating cycles of muscular contraction and relaxation to provide a safe and effective biofeedback regimen | 05-23-2013 |
| 20160129298 | PIECE OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT - A piece of fitness equipment, which is suitable for fitting to a body part of a person comprising a pressure chamber to which a fluid can be applied and a pump that is connected with the pressure chamber and is suitable for applying the fluid to the pressure chamber. Furthermore, the device comprises a controller for controlling the pump and a wearable holder that is detachably connectable with the pressure chamber and serves for holding the pressure chamber to the body part. The pressure chamber is formed in the shape of a hose. | 05-12-2016 |
