| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482140000 | SIT UP DEVICE | 86 |
| 20080200317 | Inclinable Exercise Device With Abdominal Crunch Board and Method - An abdominal crunch board for an inclinable exercise device includes a handle bar including opposite terminating engagement portions; a pair of opposing brackets coupled to the opposite terminating engagement portions, the pair of opposing brackets and the opposite terminating engagement portions forming a frame; a padded support coupled to the frame; and the opposing brackets are removably attachable to an adjustable incline of the inclinable exercise device at one or both of a location between a first end of the adjustable incline and a user support platform of the inclinable exercise device and a location between a second end of the adjustable incline and the user support platform. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20080207412 | ROTATORY ABDOMINAL CRUNCH MACHINE - A rotatory abdominal crunch machine mainly uses a rotating disc fitted on an eccentric revolution disc to assist the user in swinging his or her waist in circular motion so as to strengthen the abdominal muscles. A rolling element, which is embedded in said rotating disc, drives said rotating disc to rotate in 360 degrees. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080214372 | Methods and Apparatus for Testing Abdominal Strength and Exercising Abdominal Muscles - An abdominal mat has a raised section which may be positioned to support the lumbar region of the user's back. At least one sensor is associated with the raised section for producing a signal in response to force applied to the raised section by the user. A feedback device is coupled to the sensor for providing feedback to the user based on the force applied to the raised section. A user may use the device to test the strength of his or her abdominal muscles, and/or to monitor the force applied to the raised section of the mat when the user is exercising his or her abdominal muscles. The raised section may comprise an inflatable bladder connected to be automatically inflated and deflated by an electronic pump to accommodate different body types, therefore establishing a consistent starting point. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080220954 | Exercise furniture - A kind of exercise furniture includes a rocking frame and a recliner frame. The rocking frame has a rocking base. The recliner frame, which is supported by the rocking frame, includes a back support and a seat support mounted to the back support to define a recliner angle therebetween, wherein the recliner frame is adapted for primarily exercising a user's abdomen when the back support and the seat support are pivotally and repeatedly folded with the leg support to alter its inclined angle, so as to concurrently generate a rocking motion at the rocking base of the rocking frame. | 09-11-2008 |
| 20080254956 | Abdominal Exercise Device - A back, side, or abdominal support for use when exercising. The support comprises a base support and at least one auxiliary support. The base support has a first base surface and a second base surface. The second base surface is generally planar. The first base surface is at least partially arcuate, and adapted to substantially complement a first surface of one of the auxiliary supports. A second surface of one of the auxiliary supports is adapted to substantially complement a first surface of another one of the auxiliary supports. The first base surface may be on the top or the bottom of the base support. The auxiliary supports stack to add height to the back support without substantially increasing its length or width. A person using the support to exercise may choose the difficulty of the exercise by choosing how many of the at least one auxiliary supports to use in conjunction with the base support. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080254957 | EXERCISE DEVICE FOR STOMACH MUSCLES - A free-standing exercise device is disclosed for exercising the abdominal muscles of a user being in a substantially upright position. The exercise device includes a base structure, an upper structure, two handles and a beam element. The beam element is suspended by tensioning means and is configured, positioned and sized to directly engage the abdomen when the user grasps the handles and pulls himself or herself forward and backward relative to the handles. The exercise device may further include a skateboard or roller device to facilitate the forward and backward movement by the user. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080261789 | Rotatable Swissball AB Trainer - The present invention provides fitness sit-up chair, which is typically comprised of a frame and an exercise ball, wherein said frame is constructed of a support and a triangle stand, said exercise ball is mounted on the foldable triangle stand. The AB trainer has easy exercising, easy folding, occupying small volume features, meanwhile facilitates to packaging, transporting and storing. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080293552 | Exercise Deivce - The invention provides an exercise device ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293553 | Apparatus and Method for Exercising Abdominal Muscles - Disclosed is apparatus for exercising the abdominal muscles, comprising: a control means, a visual display having a plurality of elements each of which is capable of individual illumination responsive to signals from the control means, and detection means for detecting a hand or part thereof placed in proximity to an illuminated one of the plurality elements, the illuminated element being returned to a non-illuminated state in response to; (c) detection by the detection means of a hand or part thereof in proximity to the illuminated element; and/or (d) a signal from the control means which is emitted after the element has been illuminated for a predetermined length of time; the apparatus enabling a user to lie in front of the display, sit up as each element is illuminated, place a hand in proximity to the illuminated element and then return to the lying position, ready for the next sit-up. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090018000 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE MACHINE - A machine, apparatus, and method for targeting the abdominal and oblique muscle groups. The abdominal exercise system includes a frame, carriage, and an upper body support. In one embodiment, the user places at least a portion of their lower body on the carriage. The user leans their forearms and elbows against an angled upper body support while grasping a set of handles to secure the user's upper body. In turn, the user swings the carriage back and forth along an arcuate path beginning at a position behind the upper body support and ending at a position in front of the upper support, thereby contracting and relaxing the abdominal muscle group. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090048082 | Abdominal exercise device - The abdominal exercise device is designed for upright orientation with a user bending forwardly and downwardly. An upper pivotal section moves relative to an upright base and a bias force is provided by torsion type bars. The particular pivot location and handle arrangement reduces the possibility of misuse and targets the abdominal muscles. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090098988 | Abdonminal Exerciser - The present invention relates to an exercise machine in which the person exercising straps their feet to a moveable carriage which is guided by a track. When grasping the handholds the person exercising can pull their feet from the front position to the rear position, exercising upper body together with stomach and back muscles. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090105054 | Abdominal exercise machine - An abdominal exercise machine for developing the main, the lower and oblique abdominal muscles, wherein a seat is hingedly connected to a fixed frame and a back support is hingedly connected to the seat. A pair of resistance arms are pivotally connected to the frame and a trampoline-line target and medicine ball can be used with the exercise machine as an accessory. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090143205 | Compact and light multi-exercise device providing hyperextension and instability in all directions - A small, light, handy personal fitness device offers both support and/or instability during abdominal and other exercises. The lumbar support ( | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090186749 | MULTI-FUNCTION SIT-UP APPARATUS - A multi-function sit-up apparatus includes a frame, a seat and a back pad. The seat and the back pad are disposed on the frame. The back of the back pad is provided with a pair of arm pull devices. By the arm pull devices, the user sits on the seat and lies on the back pad with his/her hands to pull the pull handles to strengthen the abdominal muscles, arms and pectoral, providing a multi-function exercise effect. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090209397 | Exercise apparatus and method of use of an exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090280970 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INCREASING EFFECTIVENESS OF ABDOMINAL EXERCISES - Apparatus in the form of a wedge made of foam having a density capable of maintaining a user's spine extended during use is employed during abdominal exercise to prevent posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) during the exercise and thereby promote elastic remodeling of the spinal ligament. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090305854 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable exercise device, for use in exercising an abdominal portion and a lower portion of a body, includes a base, a frame assembly and an exercising assembly. The frame assembly is detachably coupled to the base. The frame assembly includes a first support member and a second support member. The second support member is coupled to the first support member for configuring an intermediate support member therebetween. The exercising assembly includes a first stretchable member coupled to the first support member and the intermediate support member, a first platform coupled to the first stretchable member, a second stretchable member coupled to the second support member and the intermediate support member, and second platform coupled to the second stretchable member. The portable exercise device further includes a fastening mechanism configured on each of the first platform and the second platform. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305855 | Abdominal exercise machine - An abdominal exercise machine for exercising the abdominal muscles while the user is in a reclined position, which includes a stationary back pad having an upper surface and a lower surface, with a pair of handle bars attached to one end of the back pad. The upper surface of the back pad is for receiving the back of the person exercising. A seat pad is provided having an upper surface and a lower surface, with the lower surface having rollers attached thereto for allowing the seat pad to roll relative to the back pad. The upper surface of the seat pad is for receiving the seat of the person exercising. A pivot assembly is provided having a first support member attached to the bottom surface of the back pad, a second support member attached to the bottom surface of the seat pad, and a connecting pivot member pivotally connected to the first support member and fixedly connected to the second support member, wherein said connecting pivot member is pivotally connected to pivot relative to said back pad. In this manner, movement of the seat pad relative to the back pad by the person exercising allows the person to pivot and provides up to 180° of exercise movement to strengthen the abdomen and the abdominal muscles. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305856 | Abdominal exercising apparatus and method - The disclosed invention provides an abdominal exerciser comprised of a padded bench with an adjustable arc shaped lumbar support mounted to a tubular support frame. The radius of the lumbar support is slightly larger than the radius of ordinary spinal arching. The lumbar support fully extends the lumbar section of the spine decompressing the intervertebral space while stretching the abdominal muscles and neutralizing the lumbar muscles in preparation for a sit-up or legs-up movement in which the spine is fully supported. Adjustably attached on either side of the lumbar support are two generally semicircular shaped side extensions. The support frame includes a base, two feet, and an arc shaped extension with a plurality of parallel footrests. The support frame also includes a hinge about which the bench rotates through the arc of the extension to adjust the inclination angle of the bench. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100022367 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISER - An abdominal exercise device is disclosed that includes a frame and a knee support configured to support both of a user's knees when the user is in a kneeled position. In one embodiment, the knee support is pivotally mounted to the frame. In another embodiment, the knee support swings with respect to the frame. A hand grip is attached to the frame. A user will kneel on the pivotally mounted knee support and grip the hand grip with their hands. By holding the hand grip, the user holds their upper body in a relatively stationary position with respect to the frame. Then, by contracting their abdominal muscles, the user can pivot the knee support upon which their knees rest up toward the can support, thereby providing their abdominal muscles with a work out. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100022368 | Core trainer - The present invention is an exercise machine that is versatile, easily adjustable, and easy to store and transport. The machine may be used by varying sizes of users for a wide variety of exercises to increase strength. The Core trainer is comprised of a seat with a press bar attached to an adjustable arm, which is attached to a resistance arm. The press bar is available in various interchangeable designs. A pivot allows the adjustable arm and resistance arm to be placed in varying positions in relation to the seat to provide for a multitude of exercise options. The Core trainer can be used with a number of attachments, and also folds into a compact unit that takes up a fraction of the space of other exercise machines. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100056349 | EXERCISE DEVICE - This invention relates to an exercise device ( | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100056350 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable exerciser device for conducting two-person sit-ups is disclosed. The portable exerciser device has a hand-pulling assembly comprised of two hand holds joined by a connector. When combined into a kit, the additional elements may include a storage bag, shoe sole adhesive, shoe sole adhesive remover, one or more exerciser pads, and device information. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100105533 | Abdominal exercise and training apparatus - An abdominal training apparatus designed to be used by a seated exerciser for concentrated training of the abdominal muscles in performing crunch exercises, comprising an upper portion and a lower portion pivotably suspended from a base, the upper portion and lower portion being linked together causing them to rotate in opposing directions toward, and in a fixed angular proportion to, one another. The apparatus includes weight addition means on the upper and lower portions to respectively increase and decrease the force required to perform the crunch exercises, so as to accommodate both advanced and beginning exercisers as well as those with injured or weak abdominal muscles. The apparatus further includes a pivotably mounted seat portion having a plurality of angular positions enabling the apparatus to be used by an exerciser to target both the oblique and the frontal abdominal muscles. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100160126 | TRAINING DEVICE - The invention relates to a training device ( | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100197471 | Portable Abdominal Exercise Mat - A portable abdominal exercise mat apparatus is disclosed comprising, in one embodiment, an elongate, flexible mat having a relatively rigid elongate handle portion engaged at one end of the mat, the apparatus being sized and configured for providing adequate support for a user's back, neck and head while the user performs a wide range of abdominal exercises. In further embodiments, the handle portion is configured for removably accepting a variety of attachment accessories, some of which are designed to allow the user to selectively add resistance to their abdominal exercises. Other attachment accessories allow the user to perform various non-abdominal exercises using the apparatus. When the apparatus is not being used, it can be easily rolled up or laid flat for storage or transport with very little space or weight requirements. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100216614 | PORTABLE DUAL INCLINE ADJUSTABLE RESISTANCE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE EXERCISE MACHINE - An abdominal muscle exercise machine of a push-pull type that includes an elbow sliding support plate with handle bars; a knee sliding support plate with swiveling knee cups; elastic resistance bands attached between the elbow and knee support plates and the end stabilizer bars; parallel sets of shafts at the front and rear end of the machine connected to the sliding support plates; a center rod with support legs to raise it off the ground; quick release clamps attached to the parallel shafts; and end support rods with end caps at the front and rear end of the machine. The machine has a dual incline angle for both the elbows and knees to pull and push against during exercise and may be adjusted in range of motion using quick release clamps. The machine may also be easily folded closed for storing in a compact space. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100227748 | Inclinable exercise device with abdominal crunch exercise accessory apparatus and method - A pair of abdominal crunch boards attachable side-by-side to an adjustable incline of an inclinable exercise device provide arm rests and hand grips for a user performing abdominal crunch exercises while positioned on a user support of the inclinable exercise device. Each abdominal crunch board includes a handle bar connected to a support frame which supports a padded board and which includes a fastener mechanism configured for releasable attachment to the adjustable incline. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100234194 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISING DEVICE - An abdominal exercising device is disclosed that includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion and the second portion are coupled to a first end and a second end, respectively, of an elongated member. The elongated member is configured to retain at least a first end of a resistive member. The first portion and the second portion each substantially contact a portion of a user's legs such that the user experiences a resistive force in a group of abdominal muscles when the user moves his/her legs causing the resistive member to stretch. The abdominal muscles remain engaged throughout the use of the abdominal exercising device. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100273617 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes an adjustable back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100292059 | Abdominal and back exercise apparatus - The present invention relates to the field of abdominal and upper body exercise. More particularly, the present invention is associated with an exercise apparatus having separately supported platform for a portion of a user combining coordinated upper body exercise with the motion of the platform. When the knees of a user are positioned on the platform and the hands grasping the handle, the platform is pulled forward for abdominal exercise. The upper body and back muscles are used to return the platform. A plurality of rollers support the platform to provide a desirable resistance to movement. Movable supports are provided to raise either end for inclined exercise adding intensity. Alternately, the user may sit on the platform, whereby the leg muscles of the user return the platform against incline resistance for total body exercise. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20110015048 | EXERCISE APPARATUS FOR STRENGTHENING ABDOMINAL MUSCLES - An exercise apparatus that lies flat on the floor having a back rest rises up when supported by two springs. The lower part of the back and buttocks lie horizontal while the upper part of the back is inclined at an angle to the horizontal. When not in use, the upper back rest folds down flat so that the device can be stored under a bed. The two springs provide back support when the individual is in the reclining position. However, as a person goes from a sitting position to a reclining position, when his or her shoulders contact the back rest, the springs compress and then expand to assist the individual in rising up. The device has two specially designed positionable foot rests with straps to provide a place for the individual to place his or her feet. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110028289 | Compact and Light Multi-Exercise Device Providing Hyperextension and Instability in all Directions - The exercise device of the present invention includes a convex dome on a bottom surface and an arched ridge on the top surface with troughs formed on both sides of the arched ridge. In a first configuration, the bottom surface faces downward where the convex dome rests on the floor and the exerciser is provided an instable exercise platform. In a second configuration, the top surface and arched ridge face downward where the ends of the exercise device are resting on the floor and the exerciser is provided a stable exercise platform. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110166005 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE FOR MOUNTING TO A BED FRAME - An exercise device for attachment to a bed frame. A user accessible loop section allows a user to either grab onto or insert his feet into the exercise device. A bed frame mounting device is connected to the bed frame. A length adjustable section is connected between the user accessible loop section and the bed frame mounting device. In a preferred embodiment, the length adjustable section is adjusted so that the user accessible loop section reaches to the top of the mattress. The user sits on the mattress of the bed frame, inserts his feet into the user accessible loop section and performs sit-ups using the mattress as a sit-up mat and comfortable support for his back. In another preferred embodiment, the user attaches a resistance band between the user accessible loop section and the bed frame mounting device. The user can then perform resistance exercises such as arm curls or he can lie on the mattress and perform leg lifts. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110183826 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention provides for exercise apparatus comprising a backrest pivotally coupled in a region of a first end to a support frame and resiliently biased to extend in an at least partially upward direction therefrom, a legrest pivotally coupled in a region of a first end to the said support frame and resiliently biased to extend in an at least partially upward direction the said support being arranged for stable location of the apparatus on a floor, and the apparatus further being arranged to present a seat portion for a user in the region of the said first ends of the backrest and the legrest and so that, when sat on the apparatus, a user can exercise their legs and/or abdomen as required. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110183827 | Abdominal Muscle Sculpting and Exercise Device - The present invention provides, in at least one embodiment, an exercise device to satisfy the desire people have to achieve lean, sculpted abdominal muscles (“abs”). The device comprises a frame 110, a removable pneumatic exercise ball, and a plurality of exercise straps that allow for a series of specific limited and controlled bilateral movements. The user may position their body on the ball by sitting, leaning or laying on the ball (either on their back, stomach, or side) to perform a variety of exercises. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110195826 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE WITH PLUNGER - An apparatus for abdominal exercise comprises a pair of laterally spaced u-shaped support rails for rocking back and forth on a surface. A pair of arm rests are each connected to the inside u-shape portion of one of the support rails and extend rearwardly from the contact point to the surface to receive an elbow of a person disposed between said rails in a supine position. A first connecting portion connects the support rails above the contact point to the surface. A second connecting portion connects the support rails behind the contact point to the surface. A plunger is connected to said first connecting portion whereby a person disposed supinely on said support surface and between said support rails and with one of the hands or arms of the person engaging said first connecting portion is able to conduct a curling exercise to exercise the abdominal muscles of the person while rocking said device, and wherein said plunger is positioned to engage a user's abdomen to provide a kinetic and isometric force. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110207587 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for training abdominal muscles comprises a substantially flat lower side and an upper side opposite to the lower side. The upper side has a curved person-facing upper surface including a first sitting portion adjacent to a first back supporting portion having a steeper ascending inclination with respect to the lower side than the first sitting portion, as seen from the first sitting portion to the first back supporting portion, and at least a second sitting portion adjacent to a second back supporting portion having a steeper ascending inclination with respect to the lower side than the second sitting portion, as seen from the second sitting portion to the second back supporting portion. At least a part of the first sitting portion forms an edge portion of the device without having a further inclination or having an ascending inclination less steep than that of the first back supporting portion, as seen from the first back supporting portion to the first sitting portion. The first and second back supporting portions extend between the first and second sitting portions, and the inclination of the first back supporting portion is steeper than that of the second back supporting portion. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110275498 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE TRAINING DEVICE - An abdominal training device includes a stationary base with a user support surface and a hub connected to a track with a friction mitigation unit and a track anchor. A console is slidably mounted on the track and includes a hand support member and a console anchor. A bearing is fixedly mounted to the proximal end of the track and supports an elastic resistance element with one end attached to the track anchor and the other end attached to the console anchor. A beam rigidly connects the track to the hub of the stationary base so that the track is at least partially rotatable about the hub of the stationary base. The device may also include an electronic training program that directs a user to rotate the track to specified positions. The device may be part of an abdominal training kit. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110287912 | Abdominal Training Machine and Method - Some embodiments provide an abdominal training machine that uses an adapted reverse crunching motion to minimize stress to the knees, back, shoulders, and neck when training the abdominal muscles. The machine combines weight resistance training with a replicated natural motion of each leg to produce the adapted reverse crunching motion. The adapted reverse crunching motion is performed using a section of the lower part of the body closest to the abdominal muscles while the upper body or torso remains stationary. In some embodiments, the abdominal training machine includes a frame, a body support member, and two individually rotating resistance members. Each resistance member includes a weight assembly for providing a user adjustable amount of resistance. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110301002 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE AND TRAINING APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus designed to specifically target the abdominal muscles is described along with a method of using the apparatus. The apparatus generally comprises four parts: a base; a seat frame attached to the base; an upper portion having a back support and handles; and a lower portion to retain the legs of a user. The apparatus allows a user to complete a typical “crunching” motion and a twisting motion encompassing both the upper torso and the lower body simultaneously. In other words the lower portion and the upper portion of the device are capable of movement about at least two distinct axes simultaneously. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110312478 | Exercise apparatuses and methods for using same - An exercise apparatus includes a knee receiving unit comprising a stationary base, a rigid platform rotatable about the stationary base about an axis, at least one compliant member on a top surface of the rigid platform, the at least one compliant member including knee receiving portions. The knee receiving portions may be located on substantially diametrically opposite sides of the axis. The exercise apparatus may further include a hand grip unit. In a method for using such an exercise apparatus, a user positions both knees on the knee receiving portions, grips the hand grip unit and rotates the rigid platform relative to the stationary base. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110319237 | ABDOMINAL SQUAT MACHINE - An apparatus for performing abdominal and squat exercises is provided with a frame having a support member, a first end and a second end that operate to provide horizontal stabilization, and at least two leg securing bars extending substantially transversely from the frame of the apparatus. A first leg securing bar may be disposed at a first location along the frame, and a second leg securing bar may be disposed at a second location along the frame such that the arrangement of the leg securing bars in the first and second locations permits the apparatus to operate as an exercise device for abdominal and squat exercises. A user of the apparatus may position one or more legs in between the leg securing bars and perform abdominal and squat exercises without having to readjust the leg securing bars and without having to move one or more feet thereof in between routines. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120021879 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to a an improved exercise apparatus and, in particular, a sit-up apparatus which is compact, light-weight, easily transportable, easily stored, and which is configured in a unique manner to reduce the risk of back injury during use. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120058867 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISER WITH ROTATABLE SEAT AND TANDEM PULLEY FEATURES - An abdominal exerciser has base and back frames pivotally mounted for movement between upright and recumbent positions, and a seat frame with cushion rotatable on the base frame. A low friction journal between the base and seat frames supports a user's weight. The journal is about 30 to 42% the distance from a rear end of the cushion to its front end so the user's coccyx is vertically aligned with the journal. Arms at each side of the base frame have a pair of extensions connected to either the base or seat frame, each with a U-shaped handhold lying in a plane at an acute angle of about 30 to 80 degrees to the horizontal. A pair of single pulleys or a pair of tandem pulleys are mounted near the rear of the base frame and are engaged by sleeve-covered springs for biasing the back frame toward the upright position. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120058868 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for achieving desired abdominal contractions during exercise movement includes a back support and a pair of leg blades removably attached to the back support. The device includes a back blade attached to the back support and extending upward from the lower end along a centerline of the back support, and a neck support assembly attached to the back blade. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120065037 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An abdominal exercise device has a base, a seat mounted on the base, a front frame rotatably on a front of the base, a rear frame rotatably mounted on a rear of the base, a connecter connected pivotally to the front frame and the rear frame, an adjusting assembly mounted on the base and at least one resilient element connected to the rear frame and adjusting assembly. The at least one resilient element pulls the rear frame along with the connecter and the front frame to assist in performing sit-ups so abdominal muscles of a user using the abdominal exercise device is trained. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120065038 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE WITH PLUNGER - An apparatus for abdominal exercise comprises a pair of laterally spaced u-shaped support rails for rocking back and forth on a surface. A pair of arm rests are each connected to the inside u-shape portion of one of the support rails and extend rearwardly from the contact point to the surface to receive an elbow of a person disposed between said rails in a supine position. A first connecting portion connects the support rails above the contact point to the surface. A second connecting portion connects the support rails behind the contact point to the surface. A plunger is connected to said first connecting portion whereby a person disposed supinely on said support surface and between said support rails and with one of the hands or arms of the person engaging said first connecting portion is able to conduct a curling exercise to exercise the abdominal muscles of the person while rocking said device, and wherein said plunger is positioned to engage a user's abdomen to provide a kinetic and isometric force. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120071307 | APPARATUS FOR AN ABDOMINAL EXERCISER DEVICE - An apparatus for an abdominal exerciser device in the general shape of an adult human cervical spine which acts to fix the position of the neck and cervical spine during a stomach crunch exercise movement is presented. The abdominal exerciser device comprises three major components: the device spine, the cushion assemblies, and the hand straps. The device spine is a bar or tube curved to follow the adult human cervical and upper thoracic spine and provides attachment points for the cushion assemblies and straps. The cushion assemblies are contact points for the exerciser's head and upper back, while the straps allow the exerciser to keep contact with the exerciser device during the exercise movement with minimal force. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120115693 | APPARATUS FOR GYMNASTIC ABDOMINAL EXERCISES - Apparatus for gymnastic abdominal exercise comprising a base ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120149540 | EXERCISE APPARATUS ADAPTED TO FACILITATE STAND-UP CRUNCHES - The invention is an exercise equipment apparatus. More specifically, the invention is for an exercise equipment apparatus that facilitates performance of variations of a boxer crunch stand. An exercise equipment apparatus in accordance with the present invention comprises a frame, a substantially rectangular pad coupled to the frame, a first pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame, and a second pair of substantially cylindrical pads coupled to the frame, and situated between the rectangular pad and the first pair of cylindrical pads, wherein the cylindrical pads height level may be adjustable for users of various heights. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120270709 | Bed Sit-Up Apparatus - The present invention is a bed sit-up apparatus that allows a user to perform sit-up exercises and other related exercises comfortably on a well-cushioned mat such as a mattress of a bed without the need of an individual restraining the feet of the user throughout the exercise maneuver. The present invention comprises a board, a strap, a sleeve and a tri-glide slide. The strap is attached to the board by traversing therethrough via a first strap slot and a second strap slot. The two ends of the strap are subsequently united and attached to each other via the tri-glide slide. The length and the circumference of the strap are adjustable to fit the width of both feet. The present invention also comprises the method of use of the bed sit-up apparatus. The method not only includes the traditional sit-up maneuver, but also side sit-up and leg maneuvers. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120316041 | Exercise Apparatus and Methods - An exercise apparatus includes a U-bar the ends of which are pivotally coupled to two L-bars by rotatable hinge assemblies containing a torsion spring. The rotatable hinge assemblies have a torsion spring tension setting means configured to vary the tension of the torsion spring and to secure the torsion spring at two or more distinct tensions settings without disassembly of the apparatus thus providing two or more distinct levels of resistance to the relative rotation of each L-bar independently with respect to the U-bar. Additionally, in certain embodiments of the apparatus each hinge assembly has an operation setting means that functions to control the allowable independent rotation of each L-bar relative to the U-bar end sections. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120316042 | Abdominal Exercise Apparatus - An exemplary embodiment relates to an exercise machine, comprising a generally horizontal platform having an upper surface adapted for a user to recline thereon, a foot support pivotably attached to the platform with a mechanism for securing the user's feet to the platform, at least one pair of resistance straps attachable to the exercise machine at one or more locations on the platform, and at least one pair of routers adapted to interact with resistance straps. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120322636 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An abdominal exercise device is disclosed. The exercise device can include a flexible substrate having a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end can be configured to move with respect to each other. The exercise device can also include a curved portion between the first end and the second end. The curved portion can be configured to flex upon application of a force to the flexible substrate. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130045844 | Detachable Waist and Abdomen Exercising Device - An exercising device includes a main bar, a plurality of mounting tubes mounted on the main bar, a mounting pipe mounted on the main bar, a plurality of back cushions mounted on the mounting tubes and the mounting pipe, two rocker bars each connected with the mounting pipe and one of the mounting tubes, two handles connected with the two rocker bars respectively, an extension bar connected with the main bar, an adjusting pipe connected with the extension bar, and a head support bracket connected with the adjusting pipe. Thus, the exercising device is detached when not in use to reduce the whole volume of the exercising device, thereby facilitating the user storing and receiving the exercising device. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130045845 | ELEVATED RECLINING EXERCISE CHAIR - A resistance chair includes an elevated stationary seat with a front edge and a back edge. An arm is rotatably engaged with the back edge of the seat and is rotatable to a position below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. A back support is secured to the arm and supports the back of a user sitting on the elevated stationary seat. At least one resistance element is connected to the elevated stationary seat and urges the first arm to an upright start position and assists a user performing an abdominal crunch to return to an upright abdominal crunch position from a fully extended abdominal crunch position with the arm below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. The resistance element also resists against rotation of the arm away from the upright start position and resists against the user moving from the upright abdominal crunch position to the fully extended abdominal crunch position. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130109550 | SIT-UP EXCERCISER HAVING SECONDARY PURPOSE OF PROMOTING BOWEL MOVEMENT | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130137557 | MACHINE FOR GYMNASTIC EXERCISES, PARTICULARLY FOR EXERCISING THE ABDOMINAL MUSCLES - A machine for gymnastic exercises, particularly for exercising the abdominal muscles, comprising a supporting footing which is associated with a rolling track for a cradle-like structure which is integral with a seat provided with a sitting portion that is at least partly movable with respect to a backrest thereof; elements are provided for tilting the cradle-like structure which are connected kinematically to the sitting portion for the rolling of the cradle-like structure on the rolling track, as a consequence of the movement of the legs toward the upper body of the user, between an inactive position, in which the backrest is substantially oriented vertically, and a maximum effort position, in which the backrest is substantially reclined backwards, and vice versa. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130190149 | Abs Device - The invention delivers a comfortable effective exercise apparatus. Designed to engage sculpt and isolate upper/lower abdominal muscles the devise operates as such; user adjust length of forward/ rear T(respectively). Seat is adjusted to accommodate user. Next, the cable system is adjusted to body length and resistance is set using spring or rubber couplets. User mounts apparatus feet under foot bar executing a sit-up using cables creating resistance shifting body weight to engage various abdominal muscles. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130196834 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for use with a support surface includes a first elongated member defining an elongated bore extending, a second elongated member defining an elongated bore extending, the first elongated member being removably secured to the second elongated member, and an attachment assembly configured to removable secure the first and second elongated members adjacent to the support surface. A user positions a portion of the user's body between the first and second elongated members and the support surface, thereby securing the portion of the user's body in a substantially stationary position. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130281272 | CORE EXERCISER - A core strengthening exercise device comprised of a tubular frame with uniquely angled handles and a spring member to provide the necessary resistance for an effective and comfortable workout of the core muscles of the abdomen and the pelvic floor through a thrusting linear and targeted motion. The core exerciser can be easily disassembled for storage and transport and assembled when needed to exercise and strengthen the core muscles. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130337984 | Abdomen Exerciser - An abdomen exerciser includes a main frame and a support frame which is pivotally connected with the main frame. The main frame and the support frame can be placed on the ground stably. The main frame has an inclined section which is pivotally connected with a dual link rod to support a back rest and to link a seat platform. The seat platform is connected with a rotatable seat. The support frame is pivotally connected with a foot frame which is disposed in front of the support frame and confined by a resilient rope or a spring. When the user lies down and sits up, the back rest is returned to the original position by the seat platform and the dual link rod, without using the spring or the resilient rope. The foot frame can be used for leg exercise. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140066273 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISING - An apparatus including a first and second closed loop, and a first strap connected to the first closed loop and the second closed loop, between the first closed loop and the second closed loop. Each of the first closed loop, the second closed loop, and the first strap may be made of a substantially inelastic material, such as a resilient cloth material. The first strap may have a first end which is connected to the first closed loop and the second closed loop; and the first strap may have a second end, which is opposite the first end, and which is connected to a third closed loop. The first strap may be connected to a bed, a first and second foot of a person can be inserted into the first and second closed loop, respectively; and exercises can be performed while on the bed. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140113781 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - A method and an exercise device for exercising the upper and the lower abdominal muscles and the lower back of a user are provided. The exercise device includes a first portion and at least one of a first extension hingedly coupled to a first end of the first portion and a second extension hingedly coupled to a second opposite end of the first portion, each of the first and second extensions including a flat bottom wall, a top surface, a pair of opposing side walls, and a resilient material extending between the bottom wall and the top surface. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140121080 | ELEVATED RECLINING EXERCISE CHAIR - A resistance chair includes an elevated stationary seat with a front edge and a back edge. An arm is rotatably engaged with the back edge of the seat and is rotatable to a position below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. A back support is secured to the arm and supports the back of a user sitting on the elevated stationary seat. At least one resistance element is connected to the elevated stationary seat and urges the first arm to an upright start position and assists a user performing an abdominal crunch to return to an upright abdominal crunch position from a fully extended abdominal crunch position with the arm below horizontal with respect to the elevated stationary seat. The resistance element also resists against rotation of the arm away from the upright start position and resists against the user moving from the upright abdominal crunch position to the fully extended abdominal crunch position. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140141949 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device for performing exercises employing upper body and abdominal muscles includes a hinge and a pair of guide tracks, each guide track attached to a corresponding side of the hinge. Each guide track includes a central longitudinal slot formed in the guide track, the slot having a plurality of stop positions formed therein, a rotatable pushup handle assembly slidable over the slot between stop positions, and a locking device insertable into a portion of the rotatable pushup handle assembly to lock a lower portion of the rotatable pushup handle assembly in one of the stop positions in the slot, an upper portion of the rotatable pushup assembly still able to rotate while the assembly is in a locked condition. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140171277 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISER WITH OSCILLATORY MASSAGE DEVICE - An abdominal exerciser with an oscillatory massage device includes a main frame for a user to hold thereon and a threaded shaft disposed in the main frame. The distal end of threaded shaft is pivotally connected with an abdominal pad seat which includes a soft pad at a distal end thereof. The abdominal pad seat has a hollow inner section to receive the distal end of the threaded shaft. An eccentric oscillatory block is pivotally connected to the hollow inner section of the abdominal pad seat. When the threaded shaft is extended out and retracted into the main frame back and forth and makes fixed-axis rotation, the oscillatory block will be turned synchronously and continuously to bring eccentric swing of the threaded shaft so that the threaded shaft links the soft pad to lean against the abdomen of the user for abdomen exercise and massage. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140274616 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame having a seat pad, a front leg and a rear leg to provide ground support. A mounting assembly a front pivot joint and a rear pivot joint may be rotably mounted on the base frame. A backrest assembly including a backrest pad, lever bars and backrest support bars can be pivotally coupled to the mounting assembly. The front ends of the backrest support bars can be pivotally coupled to the front pivot joint. The front ends of the level bars can be pivotally coupled to the rear pivot joint. The swivel movements can be controlled via a adjustable control mechanism including a height control adjustably attached to the mounting assembly to provide a stop height support of the backrest pad at the rear end of the backrest bars. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140274617 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame having a seat pad, a front leg and a rear leg. The seat pad can be elevated with the front leg and rear legs to provide round support. A mounting assembly may be rotably mounted on the base frame over the rear leg. The mounting assembly can have at least one pivot joint. A backrest assembly can be movably coupled to the mounting assembly via the at least one pivot joint for swivel movements along the base frame. The backrest assembly can a backrest pad and handle bars. The handle bars can allow a user resting against the backrest pad to control the swivel movements while sitting on the seat pad. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140274618 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame to provide ground support, a mounting assembly rotably mounted over the base frame, a backrest assembly movably coupled to the mounting assembly via one or more pivot joints for swivel movements along the base frame and a handle assembly adjustably affixed to the backrest assembly to allow a user sitting on the seat pad to induce the swivel movements via the backrest assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140274619 | Core Exercise Device - The present invention is core exercise device that allows lateral movement during a core exercise such as a sit-up, leg lift, or crunch in order to activate, exercise, and strengthen core muscles. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150024913 | NECK SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR ABDOMINAL EXERCISES - A neck support apparatus for performing abdominal exercises without causing or exacerbating neck discomfort. The neck support apparatus comprises an hourglass shaped body having three distinct sections and a removable handle portion. The body includes an upper portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's head, a middle portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's neck, and a lower portion adapted to receive and support the back of a user's shoulders. The handle portion is removably attachable to the back side of the body through the use of corresponding aspects of a hook and loop fastener system and includes a slidable grip disposed thereon. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150031513 | AUXILIARY DEVICE FOR EXERCISING ABDOMINAL MUSCLES - There is provided an auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise, and more particularly, to an auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise having a simple shape in which two supports are connected to each other by a board for easily exercising and strengthening the body. To achieve the objects of the present invention, the auxiliary device for abdominal muscle exercise comprises: a first support ( | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150105225 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN EXERCISE DEVICE - A method and a cushion extension for an exercise device are provided. The cushion extension includes a first portion covering a surface of the exercise device, the covered surface configured to contact the user during an exercise, a second portion extending from the first portion in a direction of the exercise, and a third portion and a fourth portion each joined to opposite ends of the first portion and each forming a method of attachment between each and the first portion. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150105226 | ABDOMINAL ROCKING EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus comprises a frame assembly comprising two frame members extending longitudinally above a surface and at least two crossbars joining the two frame members. A backrest platform comprises a generally convex shape configured for supporting a user's back. The backrest platform comprises a plurality of rollers configured for rolling on the user's back during exercising. The backrest platform is joined to a first of the crossbars for rotation about the first crossbar. A seat platform comprises a generally concave shape configured for supporting the user's seat. The seat platform comprises a plurality of rollers configured for rolling on the user's seat during exercising. The seat platform is joined to a second of the crossbars for rotation about the second crossbar. Two handle grips are joined to the frame assembly for grasping during the user's exercising. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150111709 | Core Exercise Support Device - The preferred embodiment of the invention provides relief from pressure, increased friction and skin-to-skin interaction, particularly in the lower lumbar, sacral and coccyx areas to a person exercising when performing Seated Core Exercises by means of a lumbar support and posterior support. Said posterior support is preferably further characterized by a recess or void to provide pressure relief in the region near the user's posterior proximal to the coccyx and sacral areas. | 04-23-2015 |
| 20150141221 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE WITH TORSO AND LEG SUPPORT - An abdominal exercise device comprising a body support to support an upper body of a user, where the body support includes a back rest made up of cushioned partitions; a pair of handles attached to the back rest; a track extending from an end of the body support, where the track includes a plurality of adjustment holes; a leg support attached to the track with a sleeve, where the leg support is adjustable along the track by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes; a slide extending from the sleeve, where the slide includes a plurality of adjustment holes; and a leg stabilizer attached to the slide with a sleeve, where the leg stabilizer is adjustable along the slide by fastening a stopper through one of the adjustment holes. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150375036 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE BENCH - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame, a backrest assembly and a seat assembly. The base frame can have side members and a crossbar member to provide floor support. The backrest assembly may be rotablely coupled with the base frame to swivel with simultaneous rotational movements around two or more axes of rotations. The backrest assembly can include two or more pairs of pivot joints. Each pair of pivot joints may define one of the axes of rotation. Handle bars may be mounted substantially transverse to the axes of rotation. The seat assembly may be affixed to the base frame to allow a user sitting on a seat pad of the seat assembly to cause the swiveling of the backrest assembly via hand pushes on the handle bars. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20150375037 | ABDOMEN EXERCISE BENCH - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a base frame, a seat assembly and a backrest assembly rotatably coupled with the base frame. The base frame can include side members and a crossbar member to provide floor support. The backrest assembly may be configured to swivel with rotational movements around at least one axis of rotation. The backrest assembly may include at least one swivel structure and two handle bars. Each swivel structure may be rotatable around a separate axis of rotation. The handle bars may be mounted substantially transverse to a particular axis of rotation. The seat assembly can include a seat pad affixed to the crossbar member to allow a user sitting on the seat pad to cause the swiveling of the backrest assembly via hand pushes on the handle bars. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160023041 | CURL-UP DEVICE - A curl-up device includes a base; and a counter arrangement. The base defines a foot placement indicator, a first start position indicator, and optionally a second start position indicator. The counter arrangement includes a button disposed between the foot placement indicator and the start position indicators. The counter arrangement also includes an electronic counter that tracks depression of the button. In use, a user touches the button while performing a curl-up to track the number of curl-ups performed. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160082313 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The exercise device described herein includes a pair of roll bars in spaced parallel relation thereto and having first and second ends, each roll bar having a curved portion configured to contact a ground surface for performing selected exercises. A handle bar is connected to the roll bars' first ends. A head bar is provided, a portion of which contacts the ground surface, and include a pair of spaced connector arms that extend above the ground surface with ends thereof connected to the roll bars' second ends, forming side rails in spaced parallel relation. The side rails are canted from the roll bars to the head bar at an upward angle relative to the ground surface. A singular material canopy is attached to the head bar and side rails for supporting the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back of a user during selected exercises. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160089564 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An exercise apparatus for exercising the core muscles of a user comprising: a base; at least two support beams extending from said base and adapted to receive an exercise ball; a support stem extending substantially vertically from said base; a leg support bar located at a distal end of said support stem and disposed substantially horizontally with respect to said base; a first locking pad disposed at a proximal end of said leg support bar adapted to engage the posterior surface of said user's knees; a second locking pad disposed at a distal end of said leg support bar adapted to engage the anterior surface of said user's lower leg; wherein, in use, a user engages their legs with said first and second locking pads and whose weight is supported by an exercise ball located in engagement with said support beams such that said user is able to perform an exercise through a full range of movement of said user's core muscle groups whilst remaining supported through said full range of movement. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20160107058 | DEVICE IN CONNECTION WITH EXERCISE - A device in connection with exercise, includes a base body ( | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160129303 | Ab Crunch Neck Support - The present invention comprises a new and improved exercise device that is specifically adapted to assist a user engaged in abdominal crunches. The device comprises an elongated, arcuate board having a pair of handle grips extending from the sides thereof. Users engage the handles of the device and place their hands alongside their head during the crunch exercise. This is accomplished without placing strain on the neck. Rather than placing a tugging load on the back of the user's head, the board distributes this load across the back of the head, neck, and upper back of the user, thereby avoiding neck flexion. Overall, the device supports both the head and upper back, and eliminates neck pain when performing an abdominal crunch. The device includes adjustable side handles to ensure hands are properly placed, and stabilizes the head and neck while a person performs abdominal exercises. The device improves form during the exercise and improves core performance. | 05-12-2016 |
