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20090011910 | Auxiliary structure for fitness equipment efficacy - An auxiliary structure to improve efficacy of a fitness equipment includes a pair of swing bars pivoted to a pair of traction bars wherein in turn pivoted to a crank; the crank drives a sprocket and a resistance control wheel for both swing bars to drive both traction bars to travel up, down, back and forth; each pedal is disposed with a roller to travel in a slide attached to the traction bar and is pivoted to a pull-and-push connection bar, which in turn is pivoted to a transmission connection bar; each transmission connection bar is pivoted to a support; each mid section of the transmission connection bar is pivoted to an active connection bar, which in turn is pivoted to the swing bar; and each pedal is dragged by the push-and-pull connection bar driven by the transmission connection bar when both swing bars alternatively swing to drive the transmission connecting bar to increase longitudinal travel ranges of both pedals for providing adequate exercise amount for waist and legs of a user to improve exercise efficacy. | 01-08-2009 |
20090048081 | ORTHOPEDIC THERAPY SYSTEM AND DEVICE AND A METHOD OF USE - Provided is a novel physical therapy system and device that can be manually operated by a post-operative patient without the need of professional on site assistance, wherein the degree of movement of the limb or joint of interest is measured and recorded so as to provide a record of the progress of the prescribed post-operative therapy for immediate feedback to the patient as well as for long term data recordation for the therapist or physician. | 02-19-2009 |
20090239723 | Foot Harness to Aid Athletic Stretching Exercises - A foot harness to aid athletic stretching having three adjustable nylon strap members that secure around a user's foot in the areas of the top of the foot, the back of the foot, and the ankle. The harness includes left and right handles and a back loop. A user secures the harness around the foot and then uses the handles and loop to pull the user's foot in a direction to achieve a stretch or pull the user's torso in the direction of the foot to achieve a stretch. | 09-24-2009 |
20100016134 | Hott matt - The invention is an exercise apparatus consisting of a modified workout mat, attachable rubber resistance bands, and interchangeable handles and ankle straps which can be connected to the resistance bands. The exercise mat has nylon straps with metal rings sewn onto it so that rubber resistance bands of various lengths and weights can be attached to the sides of the mat to provide a multitude of workout options. There are also nylon straps sewn onto the underside of the mat which are used to anchor it to an object such as a bench or chair to provide the user with a wider variety of workout positions. The mat is of a tri-fold design so it can be easily folded up for transport or storage. Taken as a whole, the modified workout mat, resistance bands, and various attachments can be used in combination to provide a convenient and complete body workout. | 01-21-2010 |
20100105532 | INDIVIDUAL PHYSICAL TRAINING DEVICE - The present invention provides a personal training device and system for applying controlled load on body muscles. The training device generally comprises a ground supported frame that holds a torso support assembly and a foot support assembly. The torso support assembly further comprises a torso support that is vertically displaceable with respect to the frame along a first axis and fixable at various positions along said first axis. The foot support assembly includes a foot-engaging member that is horizontally displaceable with respect to the frame along a second axis normal to the first axis and fixable at various positions along the second axis. | 04-29-2010 |
20100144499 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE SHUTTLE TREATMENT TABLE/EXERCISE DEVICE METHOD AND APPARATUS - In general, the disclosure recites an apparatus having a kick plate that is adapted to be stored in an operable position where it is in a substantially vertically orientated manner where the kick plate is in a more vertically orientated or positioned orientation with respect to a frame and a carriage is movably attached in a substantially horizontal direction where a resistance system provides resistant movement of the carriage with respect to the frame. The kick plate is further adapted or operatively configured to be re-orientated in a stowed position where an upper surface of the kick plate operates in conjunction with an upper surface of the carriage to function as a table like support. | 06-10-2010 |
20100234192 | PORTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE STRETCHING DEVICE - The invention is directed to an exercise apparatus for use in stretching. The exercise apparatus includes a compact construction that is mechanically easy to operate and allows users to gently stretch, without assistance from others. The exercise apparatus includes a tubular member and a shaft member that is sized to slidably insert into the tubular member to form a telescoping structure that extends in a longitudinal direction. A base is provided having a substantially planar shape that includes an upper surface adapted to receive a force applied in a downward direction. The force is provided to supplement an initial force received through the connector. | 09-16-2010 |
20100261589 | Hamstring Stretching Device - An apparatus that facilitates the stretching and exercising of the hamstring and back muscles is provided. The apparatus can be used for stretching to improve flexibility, to warm up muscles before physical activity, and/or for physical rehabilitation after injury. The apparatus includes a set of hand grips and a set of foot plates. A user grasps the hand grips and positions the arches of his or her feet above the foot plates. The apparatus includes a user actuated drive mechanism for moving a set of hand grips along the shaft toward the foot plates. The user maintains a grip of the hand grips as the hand grips move along the shaft toward the foot plates, thereby stretching the hamstring and back muscles of the user. | 10-14-2010 |
20100261590 | Upper Body Exercise Device - The present invention is a push-up exercise device and a dip exercise device for effectively and efficiently focusing on strengthening an individual's stabilizer muscles. The push-up exercise device may include a handle support connected to a top plate, which is in turn connected to a bottom plate. A hemisphere is removably connected to the bottom plate, and the top plate and the bottom plate may rotate about one another. The push-up exercise device may include a handle support connected to a plate which is connected to a ball. The dip exercise device may be two handle supports connected to a plate connected to multiple legs. The handle supports may rotate and pivot relative to the plate. | 10-14-2010 |
20100279832 | STRETCHING AND CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An apparatus for stretching at least the hamstring muscle of a user's leg is provided having a first support member for supporting the back of the leg of the user at or near the knee at least at the commencement of stretching and a second support member for engaging the back of the lower leg portion of the user during stretching. This first support member is disposed in front of the user during stretching of the hamstring muscle of the user's leg and the second support member is displaceable generally in a direction to stretch the hamstring muscle of the user's leg. An actuator operable by the user during use of the apparatus can be used for displacing at least the second support member generally in a direction to cause stretching of at least the hamstring muscle of the user's leg. | 11-04-2010 |
20110009249 | Method of Using an Exercise Device Having an Adjustable Incline - An exercise device includes a vertical support member; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; and a non-motorized lift assist mechanism coupled to the adjustable incline and configured to impart a force on the adjustable incline to assist a user in adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline. | 01-13-2011 |
20110034307 | PORTABLE LEG EXERCISER AND MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM | 02-10-2011 |
20110071008 | PORTABLE SLIDING EXERCISE DEVICE - The exercise device includes a base plate and a handle disposed on the top surface of the base plate. The bottom surface of the base plate has a surface roughness Ra of less than 3 microinches, and preferably 1 to 2 microinches such that the device slides along a floor allowing the user to perform a plurality of exercises. The base plate includes a hole extending through a center thereof, whereby the base plate has a ring-like shape. | 03-24-2011 |
20110098161 | Exercise Device - An exercise device comprising a frame; and a plurality of platforms for accommodating an exerciser's feet, each platform of the plurality of platforms including at least one moving member for facilitating both a divergent movement and a convergent movement. The device includes a tensioning structure for providing adjustable resistance. | 04-28-2011 |
20110118094 | LEG MUSCLE STRETCHER - The leg muscle stretcher is a device for stretching the leg muscle to alleviate cramping. The leg muscle stretcher includes three parts, including a handle, a strap and a foot mat. The strap is adjustable in length to accommodate users of different heights. | 05-19-2011 |
20110152045 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COUNTER-RESISTANCE EXERCISE - An apparatus and method for counter-resistance exercise includes a cable and pulley system and a force sensing device operatively coupled to the cable and pulley system. The cable and pulley system has at least one pulley and at least one substantially inelastic cable configured for engagement with the pulley. The force sensing device is operable to generate data relating to a mechanical force applied to the cable by a user during a counter-resistance exercise in which the mechanical force is applied by a first muscle or muscle group and is opposed by a second muscle or muscle group. In one embodiment, the mechanical force applied to the cable is transferred to a load cell and the load cell converts the mechanical force to a proportional electrical signal. In another embodiment, a wireless transmitter transmits the electrical signal to a display configured for wireless communication with the transmitter and the display provides the user with biometric feedback relating to the exercise. | 06-23-2011 |
20110152046 | Apparatus for Performing Body Exercises - Exercise apparatus having vertical towers rigidly attached to a base plate, including tower extensions that slide inside the tops of the vertical towers to increase their height, and further including base stabilizer leg extensions connected to the base plate to further stabilize the apparatus due to increased height. | 06-23-2011 |
20110166003 | PULLEY TRAINING SYSTEM - The present invention resides in a pulley training system comprising a pulley wheel mounted on an axle within a pulley housing and a cord configured to be draped over the pulley wheel. An attachment strap may be configured to be adjustably attached to the pulley housing. A first clip may be configured to be attached proximate a first end of the cord, and a second clip may be configured to be attached proximate a second end of the cord. | 07-07-2011 |
20110166004 | ABDOMINAL EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device is disclosed having at least a base, first and second knee supports which are bilaterally coupled to first and second pivots located off from the center of the base. Independently rotatable knee pads are coupled to the perimeter-side end of the first and second knee supports arranged around a perimeter of the base. An upper extremity support is coupled to the base, and a first base supporting member is positioned at a rear of the base and a second base supporting member is positioned at a front of the base, wherein at least one of an inclination and elevation of the base is determined by adjustment of the base supporting members, wherein the first and second knee supports move around different arcs to generate an elliptical motion for an individual. | 07-07-2011 |
20110183823 | FREE-STANDING EXERCISE APPARATUS - A free-standing exercise apparatus is provided which comprises a base, at least one leg extending, in use, upwardly from the base, and a substantially horizontal bar attached to the at least one leg at an end substantially opposite to the base, wherein the bar has a substantially rectilinear first portion and at least one second portion arranged substantially in the same plane as, but substantially non-perpendicularly to, the first portion. | 07-28-2011 |
20110212813 | Pliable linear devise with ergonomic hand positioning stations to aid in proper stretching of muscles and body parts to increase flexibility - A devise designed to aid in proper stretching of muscles and body parts. This devise is composed of a linear length of rope or strap like material which is flexible, pliable, and yet non elastic in nature. Positioned on the devise are ergonomic hand position handles. The pliable nature allows the user to utilize the devise for multiple exercises and allows the user to target many different muscle groups or body parts. The non-elastic nature allows the user to apply desired tension and enforces proper stretching techniques. The handle positions allow for comfort, functionality, and prevent hand slippage during use. The design allows the devise to be compact and portable for travel and onsite use. The devise is not limited to any specific activity, exercise, or body type. The design features allow persons with limited flexibility to comfortably position themself, and perform desired exercises which could otherwise be difficult. | 09-01-2011 |
20110275496 | Exerciser - An exerciser includes a board, a frame, a swing rod, an upper foot rest, a lower foot rest and a resilient rope. An upper end of the swing rod is articulated to an upper end of the vertical support and a lower end of the swing rod is fixed to a central portion of the lower foot rest. The resilient rope is connected between the swing rod and the vertical support. The board is fixed on the lengthwise beam of the frame. The lengthwise beam and the vertical support of the present invention form a triangular support. The board installed on the lengthwise beam is arranged obliquely. When the pin is inserted in the pin holes of the upper portion of the vertical support and the upper end of the swing rod, the swing rod won't swing relative to the vertical support of the frame for doing sit-ups. When the pin is pulled out from the pin holes of the upper portion of the vertical support and the upper end of the swing rod, the swing rod will swing relative to the vertical support of the frame. The resilient rope provides a damping force for doing exercise to get stronger leg muscles. The present invention has a simple structure and multiple functions. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281699 | MUSCLE STRETCHING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A muscle stretching apparatus includes a flexible, essentially inextensible main support structure of elongate dimension. At least a pair of bilateral auxiliary support structures is carried on the main support structure, each provided as serially arranged segments along at least a portion of an overall length of the main support structure. Each of the segments is connected with the main support structure creating a loop defining a bounded opening between each segment of the auxiliary support structure and the main support structure, thereby forming a handle structure for engagement by a hand or other appendage. Optionally, at least one end of the muscle stretching apparatus terminates in a loop free of the centrally disposed main support structure, for facilitated reception of, for example, a foot therein. Tension applied between an anchored position of the apparatus and at least one grasped position is used to stretch a selected muscle or muscles. | 11-17-2011 |
20120015784 | Anatomical Stretching Device and Methods of Use - Apparatus, methods, and systems for increasing flexibility and/or stretching the muscles of a user generally comprise a user support set atop an enclosure. The enclosure houses mechanisms to actuate a cable system, wherein the mechanisms at least one of feed and retract a cable of the cable system. The apparatuses, methods, and systems also comprise footholds proximate to the user support to support at least the feet from a user, wherein the cable system actuates between the footholds, and wherein the footholds actuate in at least a lateral motion to further accentuate increasing flexibility and/or stretching the muscles. The apparatus, methods, and systems also comprise a control handle coupled to the cable system for the user to grasp, wherein the cable system actuates to either one of increase and release a tension to the grasped control handle, and wherein the control handle comprises at least one control to regulate the either one of increase and release the tension. | 01-19-2012 |
20120028770 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD - A portable exercise device comprising: a support member, configurable to be installed such that it is generally stationary when in use; a first rotatable hand grip device attached to the support member, the rotatable hand grip device comprising: a first housing attached to the support member; a first grip rotatable within the first housing, the rotation taking place generally within an imaginary plane that is generally perpendicular to the direction of earth's gravity, and where the first grip is generally sized so that a user's hand can grasp and hold on to the first grip; a second rotatable hand grip device attached to the support member, the rotatable hand grip device comprising: a second housing attached to the support member; a second grip rotatable within the second housing, the rotation taking place generally within an imaginary plane that is generally perpendicular to the direction of earth's gravity, and where the second grip is generally sized so that a user's hand can grasp and hold on to the second grip. A method of using a portable exercise device with rotating grips, the method comprising: grasping grips in a chin-up position; pulling body up towards the grips; rotating grips into a pull-up position; finishing pulling body to the top of the exercise position, but with hands in a pull-up position; beginning to lower body back to a starting position; rotating the grips of both hands back to a chin-up position; and completing a repetition of the exercise back at the start position, with hands in a chin-up position. A method of using a portable exercise device with rotating grips, the method comprising: grasping grips in a pull-up position; pulling body up towards the grips; rotating grips into a chin-up position; finishing pulling body to the top of the exercise position, but with hands in a chin-up position; beginning to lower body back to a starting position; rotating the grips of both hands back to a pull-up position; and completing a repetition of the exercise back at the start position, with hands in a pull-up position. | 02-02-2012 |
20120040809 | Stretch-Out Roll Up Bar - A device for stretching the muscles of the lower back and legs consisting an elongated rigid member, preferably a hollow plastic pipe or bar, a length of flaccid membrain, preferably non elastic rope, attached to each end of the pipe to be rolled or wrapped around the pipe by the user. A flexible plastic tube slips over the cord serving as a foot mount and alignment guide. The device allows the user to perform stretching of their of their lower back and legs in different positions with periodic stopping and reversing the rotation of the handle bar thus lengthening or shortening the cord as needed for the slow and gradual progression of stretching at the users control, desire or need. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040810 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STRETCHING THE LOWER LEG - Embodiments of the invention include a method and apparatus for stretching the posterior compartment of the lower leg. The apparatus comprises a body having a continuous dome-shaped outer surface including an upper rounded section and a plurality of walls extending downwardly from the upper section. The upper rounded section and the plurality of walls are adapted to support portions of the foot in inverted and everted positions. | 02-16-2012 |
20120046150 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - A doorway exercise apparatus is described. In one implementation, there is provided an apparatus comprising two elongate handle struts spaced-apart by a distance between shoulder width and doorway width, each handle strut having a longitudinal axis, the strut axes being substantially in a single plane; an elongate rest member having a longitudinal axis transverse to the strut axes, the elongate rest member comprising two rest surfaces spaced greater than a doorway width apart in a single plane; two elongate spaced-apart drop members each drop member having a longitudinal axis, each drop member axis substantially perpendicular to the rest member; and releasable attachment means from which the drop members depend; wherein the handle struts extend about one cubit away from the rest member in a direction opposite the rest surface. | 02-23-2012 |
20120058866 | PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE - A device is provided that includes a post, an arm assembly being pivotably connected to the post at one or more connection points, a set of beams comprising an upper beam set and a lower beam set, wherein the upper beam set and the lower beam set each comprise one or more beams, the set of beams being pivotably connected to the post, wherein the post is connected to the upper beam set and the lower beam set such that the lower beam set and the upper beam set are positioned at a first distance apart from one another at their connection point with the post, a platform being pivotably connected to the set of beams, wherein the platform is connected to the upper beam set and the lower beam set such that the lower beam set and the upper beam set are positioned at a second distance apart from one another at their connection point with the platform and a lift tube having a length and being pivotably connected to the upper beam set at one or more connection points and the arm assembly at one or more connection points. | 03-08-2012 |
20120071304 | Piri-Stretcher - The Piri-Stretcher is piece of training and/or exercise equipment designed to aid the user in stretching the human piriformis muscle with optimal comfort and simplicity. The device is placed around the leg and used manually for several intervals of 15 seconds per leg and designed to assist in the elimination of lower back, leg and buttocks pain caused by taut piriformis muscles or a distressed sciatic nerve caused by taut piriformis muscles. The Piri-Stretcher is engineered to concentrate and target the leg and hip movements necessary to stretch the elusive and deeply embedded piriformis muscles. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071305 | Training Method and Device - Securing straps are attached to two legs of a standard bed and extend under the bed and up the side onto the top surface of the bed where they are attached to the user's legs near the ankles by cuffs. The user can then extend their upper body off the edge of the bed so that it can move through a wide range of angles above and below the plane of the top surface of the bed. The securing straps and cuffs hold the user's lower body in place during these exercises, allowing the user to exercise all of their core muscles through the zone of peak gravitational resistance. | 03-22-2012 |
20120083396 | PORTABLE MULTIPLE EXERCISE APPARATUS SETS - A portable set of exercise equipment that includes a pair of push-up units each having a base and a rotatable handle mounted on the base, a pair of kneepad units, and a pair of roller wheel units having a set of ball bearings around the periphery of the bottom surface thereof for allowing said roller wheel units to move in any direction on a floor, and an upwardly extending shaft for meeting with corresponding apertures in the face of said push-up units and said kneepad units for mounting either of such units on the roller wheel units for movement in an and direction on the floor. A pair of handle shafts is also provided each having a central gripping portion and extending mounting portions for mounting the bases of the push-up units on either end of one of the handle shafts and the kneepad units on either end of the other of the handle shafts for forming dumbbells. | 04-05-2012 |
20120100968 | Abdominal exercise device - Improved strap type exercising devices comprising an attaching band having an attaching member for attachment to a door knob or the like and two D rings supported by the band together with a pair of straps each extending slidably through a respective one of said D rings and having handles formed at each end of said straps with ankle straps attached to each of said straps adjacent one end thereof, said straps being movable individually or in unison, as desired. | 04-26-2012 |
20120202660 | SUSPENDIBLE EXERCISE STRAPS - An exercise strap comprises an upper strap and a lower strap. A plurality of loop members are located on the lower strap to allow for handles to be easily removed and replaced on different locations on the lower strap. An adjustment member attached to both the upper strap and the lower strap allows for the overall length of the exercise strap to be adjusted. A strap attachment member attached to the upper strap connects the exercise strap to a suitable mounting mechanism. | 08-09-2012 |
20120208682 | PORTABLE EXERCISE DEVICE FOR THE POSTERIOR MUSCLE CHAIN - A portable exercise device for the posterior muscle chain. The portable exercise device can include a first anchor and a second anchor, the anchors being oriented substantially vertically, and at least one central member coupled to and extending between the first anchor and the second anchor. The anchors can include a housing, a handle portion rotatably disposed at a first end of the housing, and an anchoring portion operatively coupled to the handle portion and disposed at a second end of the housing. | 08-16-2012 |
20120225759 | Pull-up and Abdominal Exerciser - An exerciser includes a base having a first frame and a second frame which is pivotably connected to the first frame, and a slide device. The first and second frames are arranged to have an angle therebetween. The slide device has a damper and a roller is connected to the slide rod so as to move on the second frame. The users put the base on the floor to use the exerciser as a pull-up exerciser. The users can also overlap the first and second frames and put the first and second frames on the floor to use as an abdominal exerciser. The damper generates different resistance to obtain different exercising levels. | 09-06-2012 |
20120238419 | Waist and hip developer - A waist and hip developer includes a track curving smoothly upwardly toward two distal ends thereof and having two stop members respectively located at two distal ends thereof, foot members affixed to the track for supporting the track on the floor steadily, a slide slidably coupled to the track with rollers thereof and movable back and forth along the track between the stop members, a seat rotatably supported on the slide with a ball bearing, two grips respectively affixed to the two distal ends of the track, and a counter for counting of the number of reciprocating cycles of the slide moving by the user sitting on the seat | 09-20-2012 |
20120295778 | MOBILE ROCKING PATIENT CHAIR AND METHOD OF USE - A mobile chair and method for exercising in the chair include a mobile chair that includes a seat portion, an undercarriage coupled to and supporting the seat portion, the undercarriage including a frame, a rocking mechanism coupling the seat portion to the frame and movable relative to the frame, and a set of rolling wheels coupled to the frame, and at least one exercise handle mechanically coupled to the frame and shaped to extend above a lower portion of the seat portion. The method includes sitting in the seat portion and applying a sufficient force to the at least one handle to cause the seat portion to move in a substantially lateral direction relative to the frame. | 11-22-2012 |
20120295779 | Piri-Stretcher - A system for stretching the piriformis muscle may comprise a thigh strap, calf strap and handle assembly. One or two handles may be presented. The system may be attached to the thigh and calf of a first leg. While the knee of the first leg is bent, the ankle of the second leg my rest upon the thigh strap attached to the first leg. A handle may be pulled to urge the piriformis muscle into a more elongated position. | 11-22-2012 |
20120329620 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention comprises an adjustable exercise apparatus safe and effective for full body weight exercises, movements, stretches, and training. The present invention comprises a system for holistic body weight training such as yoga, martial arts, stretching, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and physical exercise training. The exercise apparatus comprises linking elements comprising elongated connectors, closed connectors, and openable connectors. The adjustable exercise apparatus comprises at least a dual anchor system which enables a user to safely exercise without impinging the apparatus' linking elements which are parallel to the user's sagittal plane. | 12-27-2012 |
20130005543 | DEVICE FOR EXERCISING OR SUPPORTING THE PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLES | 01-03-2013 |
20130017935 | REFORMER EXERCISE APPARATUSAANM Endelman; KenAACI SacramentoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Endelman; Ken Sacramento CA USAANM Masterson; BrianAACI PlacervilleAAST CAAACO USAAGP Masterson; Brian Placerville CA USAANM Oberwelz; ElgerAACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Oberwelz; Elger San Francisco CA USAANM Yurchenco; James R.AACI Palo AltoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Yurchenco; James R. Palo Alto CA USAANM Patron; AnthonyAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP Patron; Anthony Mountain View CA USAANM Overthun; Thomas Dieter ChristianAACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Overthun; Thomas Dieter Christian San Francisco CA USAANM Student; JoergAACI San FranciscoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Student; Joerg San Francisco CA USAANM Webster; DavidAACI San MateoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Webster; David San Mateo CA USAANM Davis-Wilson; Jennifer EllenAACI Mountain ViewAAST CAAACO USAAGP Davis-Wilson; Jennifer Ellen Mountain View CA USAANM Savarino; Christopher J.AACI SacramentoAAST CAAACO USAAGP Savarino; Christopher J. Sacramento CA US - A reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a generally rectangular frame. The rail portions of the frame each have an upright outer wall, an integral downwardly slanted inner wall and a hidden outwardly open slot therein between the outer and inner walls. A foot bar support assembly movably carried by each of the outwardly open slots supports the foot bar. Each foot bar support assembly has an elongated slide plate movably supported within the slot, a hook plate fastened to the slide plate, and a foot bar support arm rotatably and slidably fastened to the hook plate. A pair of tubular risers each having an upper roller therein at the head end of the frame direct arm cord ends to a cord retraction assembly mounted on the carriage. The retraction assembly releases the cords by pivoting either one of the shoulder stops toward the foot end of the frame. | 01-17-2013 |
20130045843 | PORTABLE LEG EXERCISER AND MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM | 02-21-2013 |
20130059704 | Method and Device for Training Athletes to Stay Low - The invention is a method and device for training athletes to stay low. The device utilizes a series of belts, adjustable straps and foot ankle braces removably attached to each other via magnet connections so that when an athlete rises too far from the court, the straps disengage from the foot-ankle braces at the magnetic connection alerting both the athlete and the coach that the player is no longer staying low and has risen upward. The device facilitates several drills that teach the athletes to stay low during predefined sporting conditions. | 03-07-2013 |
20130085047 | Orifice muscle exerciser with enhanced temperature retention - An exerciser for tightening vaginal muscles employing a series of computer-calibrated spheres and cylinders composed of one of Type 303 Series surgical stainless steel and Type 6061 hardened aluminum alloy. | 04-04-2013 |
20130143724 | DOUBLE LOOP EXERCISE STRAP - An double loop exercise strap that includes both an outer strap anchored to a fixed object (e.g., a wall, rail or other fixed platform) and an inner strap that wraps firmly around a limb, extremity (e.g., hand or foot) or torso of the human body. The inner strap has two ends, a fixed end that may advantageously be sewn or attached to the outer strap and a free end that wraps around the human limb, extremity or torso and is threaded through an outer strap slot before being attached to the outside of the outer strap using VELCRO™, buckles or other types of fasteners to thereby create a closed double loop system | 06-06-2013 |
20130196833 | Handheld Extremity Flexibility Treatment Device - A handheld tissue stretching device combined with a retractor and release mechanism enables users to independently treat the flexibility of their extremity tissue minimizing need for upper extremity coordination and grip strength during treatment. The distance between prior handheld stretching devices and the extremity supports changes with a high degree of variability during home treatments; whereas, medical professionals monitor stretch intensity visually and manually. Patients performing home-based stretches impart variable intensity that leads to inconsistent tissue treatment resulting in increased tissue stiffness. The present inventors have discovered when the slack is automatically retracted; the distance between the users hands and the extremity support is continuously proportional to the flexibility of the extremity. This “distance matching” between the handheld stretching device and the extremity support provides a reliable, repeatable, and independent tissue treatment. | 08-01-2013 |
20130252790 | UPPER BODY EXERCISE DEVICE - An upper body exercise device includes a central tube supported at a first height by at least two legs. A pair of wings is hingedly connected to the central tube. Each wing includes a pair of parallel arcuate rails, each rail having an outer end opposite the central tube, and each rail having a nadir at a second height lower than the first height. A hand slider is slidably supported on top of the pair of parallel arcuate rails of each of the pair of wings. Each hand slider includes a grip and a friction mitigation unit connected to the grip. Each hand slider is slidable along the pair of parallel arcuate rails between the central tube and the outer ends of the pair of parallel arcuate rails. The wings can be rotated about the central tube between an exercise configuration and a storage configuration. | 09-26-2013 |
20130310232 | Exercise Apparatus - An exercise frame made up of two upright members connected by a transverse base member and a transverse link attached to the top portion of the frame. A transverse spring-loaded grip bar is positioned at a height suitable for gripping by user's hands while the user in a lying position in front of the base member. A pair of leg supports is designed to alternately support one or the other of user's legs while the user's rests the Achilles tendon on one of two leg supports carried by the upright members above the grip bar. The user performs exercises designed to strengthen rectus abdominis without flexing user's torso. | 11-21-2013 |
20130324380 | MEDICAL EXERCISE DEVICE - Disclosed is an intra-vaginal device of a new and innovative design that in combination with kegel exercises or performing ones daily routine strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor. The device employs a combination of unique shape, materials as well as carefully engineered deflection, frictional, testing and clean-ability characteristics with particular attention to a sexually neutral appearance, comfort during insertion and exercise as well as positive physical feedback to encourage prolonged and frequent use. Benefits of the device include improvement or prevention of urinary leakage and prolapse, increases in sexual intensity, to keep the uterus/bladder/rectum in place as a pessary as well as relief for women suffering from moderate prolapse. As a dilator to aid women who suffer from vaginismus. With its multiple features and benefits, the device is a vital tool in a woman's quest for a complete and balanced wellness regimen. | 12-05-2013 |
20130324381 | Medical Exercise Device - Disclosed is an intra-vaginal device of a new and innovative design that in combination with kegel exercises or performing ones daily routine strengthens the muscles of the pelvic floor. The device employs a combination of unique shape, materials as well as carefully engineered deflection, frictional, testing and clean-ability characteristics with particular attention to a sexually neutral appearance, comfort during insertion and exercise as well as positive physical feedback to encourage prolonged and frequent use. Benefits of the device include improvement or prevention of urinary leakage and prolapse, increases in sexual intensity, to keep the uterus, bladder or rectum in place as a pessary as well as relief for women suffering from moderate prolapse. As a dilator to aid women who suffer from vaginismus. With its multiple features and benefits, the device is a vital tool in a woman's quest for a complete and balanced wellness regimen. | 12-05-2013 |
20130345032 | RANGE OF MOTION FLEXIBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A stretching device comprises a shoulder or body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The wearable device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension and facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, for improving duration of the stretching and range of motion. The device straps may be quickly disassembled with a strap independently used, or in a combination rearranged for connection by interlocking the central strap with either a shoulder strap or the extension strap, for upper body and shoulder stretching. | 12-26-2013 |
20140005015 | Portable gym using gravitational forces | 01-02-2014 |
20140005016 | PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE EXERCISE DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140018216 | Device and Method for Passive Flexibility Training - The present invention comprises a device and method for achieving a passive stretch, wherein the device has an anchor, a foot strap, a handle strap and at least one handle. The anchor secures the device to the user such that an opposing force can be applied to the device. A foot strap is attached to the anchor and extends under the heel and plantar surface of the user's foot. The foot strap maintains contact with the user's entire foot. The foot strap extends past the user's toes and connects to a set of handles by way of a handle strap. The user can apply force by pulling the handles toward the user's body thereby achieving a stretch through the user's foot and calf muscle, into the hamstring muscle in particular embodiments. | 01-16-2014 |
20140066271 | PHYSICAL THERAPY DEVICES - Physical therapy devices, including vertically extending rear support structures, arm pivots supported by rear support structures at positions vertically spaced from supporting surfaces, arms pivotally supported by the arm pivots, seats resting on the arms at distances selected to apply portions of users' bodyweights the arms when the user is seated in the seat, foot rests supported above supporting surfaces at heights selected to support a forward portion of the user's foot when the user is seated in the seat, and knee saddles attached to the arms. In some examples, the knee saddles including a knee support positioned at a height selected to rest on the user's knee when seated in the seat. In some examples, the arms extend horizontally from a pivot end to a swing end distal the arm pivot. Some examples may additionally or alternatively include adjustably positioned arm pivots. Some examples may include biasing members. | 03-06-2014 |
20140100088 | MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ABDOMEN EXERCISE MACHINE - An exercise machine applicable for strengthening a user's abdominal muscles is described. The exercise machine can include a track frame having a higher end and a lower end. Kneeling assemblies may be mounted on parallel gliding rails of the track frame to receive the knees from a user to make movements up and down between the lower end and the higher end of the track frame. Each kneeling assembly may be engaged with a pair of the gliding rails. A rotationally adjustable armrest holder may be adjustable rotationally mounted on the upper end of the track frame. The armrest holder can be oriented towards a direction having an angular relationship with an axis of the track frame between the lower end and the higher end. The armrest holder may capable of supporting the arms of the user making the movements with a twisting effect according to the angular relationship. | 04-10-2014 |
20140148318 | G.R.I.D. (GRADUAL RESISTANCE INCREMENTAL DEMAND) SYSTEM - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations a frame, such as shaped as a square or rectangle, and multiple elastic bands or tubes connected at either end to the frame, and apparatus to secure the frame vertically, such as against a wall. | 05-29-2014 |
20140179498 | ABDOMINAL TRACK EXERCISE DEVICE - An abdominal exercise device includes a straight, round track having a front end and a back end, and a sliding base movable along the track between the front end and the back end. The sliding base includes a housing disposed around the track, and a plurality of sheaves disposed in the housing and rotatably attached to the housing and engagable with the track to roll along the track. | 06-26-2014 |
20140179499 | EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An exercise device for stretching a user's muscles is disclosed. The exercise device includes a pliable substantially non-resilient cord having a length between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of ball shaped handles positioned along the length of the pliable substantially non-resilient cord. Each of the plurality of ball shaped handles is fixedly attached to the pliable substantially non-resilient cord with a plurality of handle fasteners. | 06-26-2014 |
20140194260 | Method of Using an Exercise Device Having an Adjustable Incline - An exercise device includes a vertical support member or tower; an adjustable incline having a first end and a second end, the first end of the adjustable incline adjustably supported by, and vertically movable with respect to, the vertical support member for adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline; a user support platform movably attached to the adjustable incline; first and second pulleys coupled to the adjustable incline; one or more cables extendable through first and second pulleys and coupled to the user support platform for movement of the support platform along the adjustable incline through cable movement; and a non-motorized lift assist mechanism coupled to the adjustable incline and configured to impart a force on the adjustable incline to assist a user in adjusting the incline of the adjustable incline. A selected sequence of exercises is performed by a user in two or more different exercise positions engaging the adjustable incline. | 07-10-2014 |
20140213423 | REFORMER EXERCISE APPARATUS ARM CORD HANDLES - A reformer exercise apparatus is disclosed that has a generally rectangular frame. The rail portions of the frame each have an upright outer wall and a hidden outwardly open slot therein. A foot bar support assembly movably carried by each of the outwardly open slots supports the foot bar. A pair of tubular risers each having an upper roller therein at the head end of the frame direct arm cord ends to a cord retraction assembly mounted on the carriage. The retraction assembly mounted to the carriage releases the cords by pivoting either one of the shoulder stops toward the foot end of the frame. Each arm cord has a loop formed at its free end and a novel handle loop removably attached to the free end thereof without use of conventional fasteners or clips. | 07-31-2014 |
20140296044 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXTREMITY REHABILITATION - A lower extremity mobilizer for use in rehabilitation is provided. A seat is slidably maintained upon a base, with a foot support brace being provided at an end of the base to receive the foot of a leg provided for arthrokinematic treatment. A cord and pulley system is provided between the seat and the end of the base. In use, a patient is seated with a foot received by the foot support brace. The patient provides arthrokinematic motion to his leg by pulling himself and the seat toward the end of the device having the foot support brace. The procedure is undertaken in a closed chain motion, with the foot constantly engaging the foot support brace, and is done so as a rate, timing and extent under the control of the patient. | 10-02-2014 |
20140329649 | Rehabilitation Flexor - The present disclosure describes a rehabilitation flexor having a center piece and two twisting assemblies. The center piece may include a top section, a bottom section, and a curved section longitudedly connected to form a continuous body partially surrounding a leg recess, which is configured to accommodate a human leg behind the knee. Each twisting assembly has at least a handle bar that can be held by the user and used to manipulate the rehabilitation flexor. The rehabilitation flexor may be used to improve the rehabilitation and recovery of a person's leg mobility and flexibility after injury or surgery. In one alternate embodiment, the center piece and twisting assemblies are one piece formed from an injection molding or similar process. In this alternate embodiment, the leg recess has a padded covering such as memory foam to help support and cushion the user. | 11-06-2014 |
20140342884 | Range of Motion Flexibility Device and Method of Use - A stretching device comprises a wearable body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The extension strap comprises a non-elastic material, divided by a single elastic segment. The extension strap having incremental markings designating amount of adjustment. The device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension, facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, improving duration of stretching and range of motion. An independent adjustable stretching strap for upper body and shoulder stretching, further comprises a non-elastic material looped at each distal end, divided by a discrete elastic segment and having incremental visual markings designating amount of adjustment. | 11-20-2014 |
20150133277 | Air Straps - A fitness device for fully suspending a user in air includes at least four holds, at least four strap segments, and at least one attachment member. Each hold is configured to allow a user to interface with a hand or a foot. The four holds are configured to allow a single user to concurrently interface the four holds with a separate hand or foot. At least one strap segment is adjustable in length between the corresponding hold and a suspension point. The strap segments are configured to move independently of each other strap segment. The at least one attachment member is configured to attach to a corresponding mounting support structure to enable a user to fully suspend the user's body from a ground surface by contact with the holds. | 05-14-2015 |
20150306449 | EXERCISE DEVICE - A suspended footrest device for supporting and exercising a user's feet and legs. The footrest device includes a pair of footrests that are pivotally connected to the opposed ends of a rigid elongated member. A non-rigid suspension member is connected to a medial section of the elongated member to suspend the footrests. The footrests are pivotally connected to the rigid elongated member using a ball-and-socket joint and/or a rotatable turntable joint. The suspended footrest can also optionally include a damper positioned between each footrest and the respective end of the rigid elongated member for dampening the pivotal movement of the ball-and-socket joint. Optionally, the suspended footrest device can include a rigid elongated support member that has one end rigidly connected to a leg of a chair, and the second end connected to the non-rigid suspension member, whereby the footrests and the rigid elongated member are suspended by the support member. | 10-29-2015 |
20150321042 | RANGE OF MOTION FLEXIBILITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - A stretching device comprises a shoulder or body harness with an adjustable central hold arranged around the upper body connected with an adjustable extension strap configured to engage a foot at a distal end. The extension strap is slidably connected to the central strap to move along the length of the central strap. The wearable device and method of using the device provides a comfortable tension and facilitates hands free stretching in the supine position, for improving duration of the stretching and range of motion. The device straps may be quickly disassembled with a strap independently used, or in a combination rearranged for connection by interlocking the central strap with either a shoulder strap or the extension strap, for upper body and shoulder stretching. | 11-12-2015 |
20150343251 | Piri-Stretcher System - A system for stretching the piriformis muscle may comprise a thigh strap, calf strap and one or more handles. A handle may be pulled to urge the piriformis muscle into a more elongated position. The thigh strap and calf strap may be of equal or unequal length. An optional knee void may be used for alignment purposes and may be found beneath a handle. | 12-03-2015 |
20160107025 | FEET STRETCHING DEVICE CAPABLE OF DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTING STRETCHING ANGLE UPON USER DEMAND - The present invention is to provide a feet stretching device, which includes a base placed on the ground; an extendable rod having an end fixed at a front edge of the base and the other end extended upward; a control device having a control panel fixed at the other end of the extendable rod, two control handles disposed at two sides of the control panel for being held by user's hands, and a control circuit for generating different output signals selected by the user; and a driving mechanism having an end pivotally linked with the base at a position near a back edge of the base and the other end movably and reciprocatingly mounted on a support plate, so as to dynamically kept the angle between the support plate and the base according to the output signal for performing a stretching exercise on user's feet standing on the support plate. | 04-21-2016 |
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