Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482114000 | Utilizing frictional force resistance | 35 |
20090082181 | Gymnastic apparatus, particularly for exercising extensor muscles of inferior limbs thighs muscles and gluteus muscles - The gymnastics apparatus, particularly for exercising the extensor muscles of the inferior limbs, thigh muscles and gluteus muscles, comprises a support frame for a gradually-yielding resistant element suitable for contact with a pelvic-abdominal region of the torso of a user moving from an initial position, in which the lower limbs of the user are bent, to a final orthostatic position, the resistant action of the resistant element being directed along a direction transversal to the longitudinal axis of the thigh bones of the user in movement. | 03-26-2009 |
20110065553 | Body Mounted Muscular Brace - A portable, easily body-mounted, light-weight hinged brace to build muscle groups by adding adjustable resistance at the joint | 03-17-2011 |
20110190101 | Strength Training Devices for Skaters - The present invention relates to methods and devices for conditioning and the development of strength, particularly for skaters, while maintaining proper skating mechanics. In one aspect, the present invention provides a strength training device for skaters. The device includes a hollow receptacle defining a first chamber in fluid communication with a first opening for placement and removal of fluid within the first chamber. The device further includes a friction surface disposed proximate a bottom member of the hollow receptacle. The device also includes an engagement feature for releasable engagement with a controller suitable for causing movement of the device, wherein during movement the friction surface generates a reactionary counter-force. | 08-04-2011 |
20110237407 | VARIABLE-RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A portable, variable-resistance exercise device comprised of a retractable cable connected to a spring assembly, the spring having a plurality of springs that are selectively connectable to each other to vary the resistance exerted on the cable. | 09-29-2011 |
20120077650 | Friction-Based Exercise Apparatus - A friction-based exercise device is disclosed. Contemplated exercise devices comprise a segmented shaft having one or more longitudinal patterns running the length of the shafts or shaft segments. Cylindrical sliders can be slid onto the shaft where an interior surface of the slider comprises a complimentary pattern to and frictionally engages with the longitudinal pattern of the shaft. When under a gripping force of a user, the sliders flex inward toward the shaft and increases friction resistance as the user slides the sliders along the shaft. | 03-29-2012 |
20120190513 | Active Activator A - The present invention provides a new innovated exercise machine comprising a universal exercise machine designed with extreme ergonomic designs with dimensions less than 34 inches square and no high than 6 inches when compacted and a total weight under 60 pounds. The device is cleverly designed for easy and quick break down for storage under the bed, closet or in any corner of any room. | 07-26-2012 |
20130203566 | CONVERTIBLE PUSH AND PULL EXERCISE MACHINE - A convertible push and pull exercise machine capable of providing a user with a total body workout using resistance in two lines of motion. The exercise machine can include a base, an adjustable secured seat positioned on the base, and an arm assembly including opposed first and second arm members each having a first end and a second end. The first end of each of the opposed first and second arm members can pivotally be attached to the base. Additionally, the exercise machine can include a resistance arrangement capable of providing a resistance to each of the opposed first and second arm members in at least two lines of motion. | 08-08-2013 |
20150080195 | EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An exercise equipment includes a base, an operating device and a magnetic resistance device. The operating device is movably disposed on the base. The magnetic resistance device is connected to the operating device and the base, wherein the magnetic resistance device is for providing a magnetic resistances in accordance with an operation of the operating device. | 03-19-2015 |
20160175635 | Physical Therapy Devices and System for Rehabilitation of Limbs | 06-23-2016 |
482115000 | Including rotating friction element | 22 |
20090017998 | Exercise apparatus - An exercise apparatus comprising a housing which includes first and second gear members rotatably mounted within the housing. Wherein the first and second gear members each include a handle portion. The first and second gear members are connected to one another by a link member. The exercise apparatus also includes a friction control mechanism which controls a frictional force applied to the first and second gear members. | 01-15-2009 |
20100216611 | RESISTANCE TRAINING APPARATUS - The disclosure shows and describes a resistance training apparatus that enables one to use a single machine to exercise antagonistic muscle groups by enabling one to select a first level of resistance in a first direction and select a second level of resistance in a second direction. The apparatus will include a frame assembly, and shaft rotatably mounted to the frame assembly. The apparatus has first and second disks, first and second calipers respectively engaging the disks, and first and second adjustment means that respectively provide varying resistance when one imparts rotating torque is imparted to a first direction or second direction, respectively. | 08-26-2010 |
20110028286 | "All Ball" complete strength, cardiovascular, body building exercise machine - The present invention relates to an exercising apparatus including a rotatable ball, a handlebar, first and second clutches and a tension adjustor. The rotatable ball has an external surface. The handlebar passes through the ball and has two ends extending outwardly from the surface of the ball to provide handle grips. The first and second clutches support the ball. The tension adjustor is connected to the clutches. | 02-03-2011 |
20120142505 | EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device has two handles between which a flywheel is suspended on a cord. By twisting the cord and repeatedly pulling on the handles, the flywheel is caused to rotate about its axis of rotation. The cord passes through two passages formed in the flywheel. The latter is a solid body which is pierced only by the passages. The passages run obliquely inclined with respect to the axis of rotation. The friction between the cord and the wall(s) of the passages is increased when the handles are pulled apart and, as a result, the flywheel is prevented from sliding along the rope, for instance downwardly when the exercise device is used vertically. | 06-07-2012 |
20130109546 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE HAVING FIGURE SHAPING FUNCTION | 05-02-2013 |
20130310230 | Controlled Motion Exercise Device - An exercise apparatus includes a frame, one or more pull cables running through cable guides to provide resistance exercise, and a mechanism for providing variable resistance to the cables. The frame may include a pair of uprights and a pair of cross members that combine to form a rectangular construct that allows the cable guides to be mounted at a multiplicity of selected points above and to both sides of a user standing between the uprights. The guides may be mounted at any of the selected points on the uprights and the cross members to allow the user to select an advantageous “pull point” for a desired exercise without moving the frame members and without moving other guides. A computer/processor may be used to control the resistance force applied to the cables and/or to record exercise results. | 11-21-2013 |
20140094351 | Resistance Brace - A resistance brace includes a pair of hinged arms having plates cooperating with one another to define a first and second pivots point separated from one another by a distance. A pair of splints having limb-attachment portions and geared ends engaged with one another and pivotably coupled with the plates at the pivot points. An adjustable compression member is coupled with the plates to compress the plates against the geared ends so as to frictionally impede movement of the splints relative to the plates. A joint harness is coupled with the hinged arms to attach the resistance brace to a joint of a body so that the hinged arms are positioned on opposing sides of the joint relative to a plane of rotation of the joint. Attachment members are coupled with the splints to attach the resistance brace to a first and second body portions extending from the joint. | 04-03-2014 |
20140113779 | HAND-HELD EXERCISE APPARATUS AND RESISTANCE MECHANISM FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS - A hand-held exercise device comprises a frame, a handle attached to the frame, a spool element pivotally mounted to the frame, a pull-cord movable between a wound configuration in which the pull-cord is wound around the spool element and an unwound configuration in which the pull-cord is unwound from the spool element, a resistance element pivotally mounted to the frame, a transmission that couples the pull-cord to the resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the device causes the resistance element to rotate, and a damping means that acts to slow the rotation of the resistance element. The device provides a compact and lightweight form of exercise equipment that is easy to carry and easy to store. The device can be used with various fixtures, and also with a second handle fixed to the pull-cord, to allow the user to perform a wide range of exercises. Preferably the exercise device transmits exercise data to an external device that provides feedback and guidance to the user. A resistance mechanism for exercise apparatus allows a pull-cord to be coupled to a resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the mechanism causes the resistance element to rotate. A drive element is driven by a frictional force between the drive element and the pull-cord. The resistance element is coupled to the drive element by a transmission. | 04-24-2014 |
20140200120 | MODULAR RESISTANCE FORCE SYSTEM - A modular resistance force system includes an axle configured to be rotatable around a rotational axis and one or more resistance mechanisms. Each of the one or more resistance mechanisms includes a resistance element disposed about a portion of the axle, a resistance element housing configured to house the resistance element and a resistance substance disposed between the resistance element and the resistance element housing. Either the resistance element or the resistance element housing is selectively engaged to rotate with the axle. A resistance between the resistance element and the resistance substance causes a force to be applied to the axle when the resistance element and the resistance element housing move relative to each other. | 07-17-2014 |
20140274599 | ROPE PULLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A rope pulling exercise apparatus includes an exercise base, a rope base, a pivot base, a pivot-base pulley and a rope. The rope base along an exercise direction has a first end and a second end, and the first end is connected to the exercise base. The pivot base is pivotally joined to the second end of the rope base. A swing direction of the pivot base is relative to the exercise direction. The pivot-base pulley is pivotally connected at the pivot base. The rope has one end connected to the rope base and the other end for pulling along the exercise direction; and the rope is wound around the pivot-base pulley. | 09-18-2014 |
20140274600 | STRENGTH TRAINING APPARATUS WITH FLYWHEEL AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of a strength training apparatus and related methods are provided. In one embodiment, the strength training apparatus includes a base member and a tower structure coupled with the base member. At least one arm is pivotally coupled with the tower structure. A flywheel and a cable and pulley system are associated with the at least one arm, wherein displacement of at least one cable of the cable and pulley system effects rotation of the flywheel. The strength training apparatus may include a selectively adjustable magnetic braking mechanism associated with a flywheel that is configured to apply a selected resistance to the rotation of the flywheel. A torque sensor may be associated with the flywheel and the measured torque during operation of the apparatus may be used to calculate the work expended in rotating the flywheel. In one embodiment, the calculated work may be expressed in units of watts. | 09-18-2014 |
20160001125 | liveARM - liveARM is a portable exercising device that is used to strengthen or develop the shoulder muscles. It is used through causing a her to move centripetally and having handles that are able to tighten around the bar. As the handles become tighter it becomes increasingly difficult for the bar to be rotated straining the muscles and exercising them. The exercising device can have the handles removed in order to not damage the resistance system and also allow for ease of storage. liveARM also gives the user the capability of wielding the device at any desired angle in order to engage the shoulder muscles in a variety of ways. | 01-07-2016 |
20160016031 | OUTDOOR FITNESS RESISTANCE MECHANISM AND HOUSING - A resistance mechanism for an exercising device is provided. In one embodiment, the resistance mechanism comprises at least one flywheel. The resistance mechanism may also comprise at least one resistance index wedge configured to engage with the at least one flywheel. The resistance mechanism may also comprise a resistance adjustment mechanism connected to the resistance index wedge and configured to alter a resistance provided to the exercise device by increasing pressure provided by the at least one resistance index wedge to the at least one fly wheel assembly, wherein the resistance mechanism is configured to operate in an outdoor environment. | 01-21-2016 |
20160074690 | Belt-Based System for Strengthening Muscles - Systems and methods are presented for performing exercises to strengthen, e.g., the transversus abdominis and related muscles. The systems and methods may involve one or more independent belts, allowing a full range of continuous motion. The systems and methods may further use a resistance-control mechanism that allows a user to adjust the force required to move the one or more belts, thereby controlling the rate of motion in the forward and/or backward directions. The systems and methods may further use a unidirectional resistance mechanism that allows the user to increase the resistance of the one or more belts in one direction, while allowing the one or more belts to move freely in the other direction. | 03-17-2016 |
20160184164 | Physical Therapy and Patient Movement System - A physical therapy and physical assist apparatus and system includes a vertical support pole with mount for ceiling and floor. A shaft in combination with the pole is used to adjust the height of the pole to fit the distance between ceiling and floor and mount the apparatus. At least one handle is attached to the vertical pole and via a rotating head and brake assembly. The brake assembly includes a brake pad for adjustment of resistance on a walk-around arrangement thereof. The handle includes a 25 degree kick out in the walk-around arrangement of the apparatus. | 06-30-2016 |
482116000 | Having return mechanism | 4 |
20110281698 | Exercise Machine - An exercise apparatus includes a disk rotatable in first and second directions against a frictional force and a device disposed between a cable and the disk. The device is responsive to tensioning and movement of the cable in the first direction for coupling the cable to the disk whereupon the disk rotates against the frictional force with movement of the cable in the first direction. The device is also responsive to release of the tension in the cable in the first direction for uncoupling the cable from the disk. A rewind arm coupled between the disk and the device is also responsive to the release of the tension in the cable in the first direction for tensioning and moving the cable and the device in the second direction. | 11-17-2011 |
20120065034 | EXERCISE MACHINE - An improved exercise apparatus is described. The apparatus comprises a cylindrical element and a flexible member associated with the cylindrical element. The flexible member is movable between a wound configuration, in which the member is wound around the cylindrical element, and an unwound configuration, in which the member is unwound from the cylindrical element. The apparatus further comprises a recoil means biased to move the flexible member to the wound configuration and a resistance means that resists movement of the flexible member from the wound to the unwound configurations. The resistance means comprises an energy storage device, which is in a geared relationship with the cylindrical element. In a preferred embodiment the energy storage device is a flywheel. | 03-15-2012 |
20150011368 | MAGNETIC PULLEY RESISTANCE EXERCISER - A wearable exercise pulley comprising: an electrically conducting disc rotatable about an axis of the disc perpendicular to the plane of the disc; a cable coiled around the axis, which when pulled to uncoil the cable from around the axis causes the disc to rotate; at least one magnet that produces a magnetic field, which penetrates the disc and generates eddy currents in the disc when the disc is rotated; and a spring that operates to coil the cable around the axis. | 01-08-2015 |
20150360071 | MUSCULAR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - The present invention relates to muscular exercise equipment. In particular, disclosed is a muscular exercise apparatus comprising: an upper support bar, which has a certain length and on both sides of which connecting rods are disposed; a lower support bar, which has a certain length and on both sides of which connecting rods are disposed, wherein the connecting rods of the upper support bar and the connecting rods of the lower support bar are fastened to each other such that the upper support bar and the lower support bar have a certain angle therebetween; and a central support bar for supporting the bending motion of at least one of the upper support bar and the lower support bar. | 12-17-2015 |
482117000 | Ball and socket friction elements | 1 |
20110287907 | BALL NEST WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS MOVEMENT - One example embodiment includes a ball nest for providing resistance in an exercise system. The ball nest includes a first portion, where an interior section of the first portion forms at least part of a zone of a sphere. The ball nest also includes a second portion. An interior section of the second portion forms at least part of the zone of the sphere and the second portion is configured to mate with the first portion. The mating of the first portion and the second portion is configured to enclose a ball. The ball nest further includes an adjustable attachment, where the adjustable attachment is configured to adjust the position of the first portion relative to the second portion. | 11-24-2011 |
482118000 | Disk or ring friction element or portion thereof | 2 |
20140155231 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - An apparatus for replicating swimming, rowing, cycling or other exercise modalities. An apparatus includes a base, a frame extending up from the base, and a support member coupled to a top portion of the frame. The apparatus further includes a forward-ascending bench. The bench includes a torso support section to support a user's torso, pivotally coupled to the support member, and configured for limited angular rotation about an axis parallel to at least a portion of the support member. The bench further includes left and right leg support sections, pivotally coupled to the torso support section, to support at least the user's thighs. The apparatus also includes a coupling member extending forward from the base, and configured to interchangeably couple with an exercise module. | 06-05-2014 |
20140243171 | INTEGRATED FLYWHEEL SET FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - An integrated flywheel set for exercise equipment includes a base plate, a flywheel that is coaxial with the base plate and such arranged that an accommodating space is formed between the flywheel and the base plate, a magnetic damper unit that is deposited on the base plate and received in the accommodating space and provides magnetic attraction to hinder the flywheel from rotation, and a transmission that is received in the accommodating space and configured to drive the flywheel to perform an inertial motion. Thereby, the integrated flywheel set has the magnetic damper unit, the driving wheel set, the driven wheel set and the multiplying wheel set integrated on the base plate, allowing exercise equipment to have its internal space used more effectively, and making the production and maintenance of the integrated flywheel set more easily, thereby providing economical advantage. | 08-28-2014 |
482120000 | Including rope element wrapped about another element | 4 |
20090137370 | Endless Cord Exercise Machine with Rotary Viscous Dampers - An endless cord exercise machine in which a user applies a continuous pulling motion to a cord that is attached to a resistance mechanism is disclosed. The machine may be arranged to simulate the acts of rope climbing or of scaling a wall with the assistance of a rope, or may be arranged to provide other types of upper and lower body muscle development. The resistance mechanism is ideally comprised of a plurality of rotary viscous dampers of differing viscosities housed in a rotating drum. A spring-loaded adjustment key mechanism extending through the hub of the drum and dampers allows the user to selectively engage any combination of dampers to provide exercise resistance. | 05-28-2009 |
20110195825 | Frictional Resistance Exercise System and Methods of Use - An improved frictional resistance exercise system is disclosed. Typically, the improved frictional resistance exercise system includes a plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members and a plurality of door mount assemblies. Each of the plurality of door mount assemblies is adapted to fit over a door edge and extend to at least one of a door front surface and a door back surface allowing a door to be opened or closed when coupled thereon. Moreover, each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members is coupled to each of the plurality of door mount assemblies. A rope having a first end and a second end is slidably coupled to each of the plurality of T-shaped cylindrical members. Exemplary exercise routines for use with the improved frictional resistance exercise system whereby the resistance can be varied throughout the range of motion of the exercise routine are further disclosed. | 08-11-2011 |
20130296146 | RESISTIVE PULL EXERCISE DEVICE - An example resistive pull exercise device includes a support housing having a first passageway and an opposing, second passageway, and a tension member to selectively impart a resistive force to a length of material spanning the first and second passageways. | 11-07-2013 |
20160121158 | ROPE PULLING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A rope pulling exercise apparatus includes an exercise base, a rope base, a pivot base, a pivot-base pulley and a rope. The rope base along an exercise direction has a first end and a second end, and the first end is connected to the exercise base. The pivot base is pivotally joined to the second end of the rope base. A swing direction of the pivot base is relative to the exercise direction. The pivot-base pulley is pivotally connected at the pivot base. The rope has one end connected to the rope base and the other end for pulling along the exercise direction, and the rope is wound around the pivot-base pulley. | 05-05-2016 |