Gyroscopic device and process of generating electricity thereby
According to the present invention and forming a primary objective thereof, a gyroscopic device is provided that possesses valuable improvements over structures such as that shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,7... Read More
Inventors: Mishler, Frederick H.;, Assignee: |
Hand-held toy for lighting when spun
The invention claimed is: 1. A hand-held toy for lighting when spun, comprising: A) a rod; B) a head attached to, and spinning with, said rod; C) a light source illuminating with movement of, said hea... Read More
Inventors: Williams, Colin;, Assignee: |
Wrist exerciser with message display
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a wrist exerciser having a message display for providing visual attraction to general consumers. Another object of the present invention i... Read More
Inventors: Chuang, Yun Yu; Lin, Ming Hung;, Assignee: |
Self-generating wrist ball
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a self-generating wrist ball which is so designed as if a mini-generator is provided inside by means of impulse excitation created during the... Read More
Inventors: Kuo, Hsiu-Min;, Assignee: |
Facial weights for total facial muscle toning and development
FIGS. 1 and 7: FIG. 1 depicts two pieces of water-resistant material of identical size and shape. I used vinyl material for the covering. Each piece has six pleats (2a f). First, stitch each pleat al... Read More
Inventors: Wang, Soledad;, Assignee: |
Age-based heart rate target zone method and apparatus
OF THE DRAWINGS A typical wristwatch heart rate monitor designated by the numeral 10 is shown in FIG. 1 in which an exemplary heart rate of 125 bpm is currently displayed on the face 11. In the follo... Read More
Inventors: Fabrizio, Robert A.;, Assignee: Acumen, Inc. (Sterling, VA) |
Device and method for displaying track characteristics
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Turning now to the drawing figures, and particularly FIGS. 1 and 2, a portable GPS unit 10 constructed in accordance with preferred embodiments of the invention is illust... Read More
Inventors: Walters, Thomas H.;, Assignee: Garmin Ltd. (KN) |
Interactive fitness equipment
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Having summarized various aspects of the present invention, reference will now be made in detail to the description of the invention as illustrated in the drawings. While ... Read More
Inventors: McClure, Daniel R.;, Assignee: |
Safety jump training apparatus
OF THE INVENTION The safety jump training apparatus of the instant invention enables a significant advance in the state of the art. The preferred embodiments of the apparatus accomplish this by new a... Read More
Inventors: Underwood, Bradford J; Dunlap, legal representative, Cyndie M.; Dunlap, deceased, David K;, Assignee: Sports Imports, Inc. (Hilliard, OH) |
Isokinetic exercise method and apparatus, using frictional braking
This invention relates generally to exercise apparatus and, more particularly, to exercise apparatus compelling isokinetic type exercise in a concentric direction against proportioned resistance, empl... Read More
Inventors: Bloch, Ralph F.;, Assignee: |
Sprint training exercise system and method
I claim: 1. An exercise system for restraining a moving animal comprising: (a) two spaced-apart railings defining an exercise track therebetween; (b) two restraining means, each slidably carried by on... Read More
Inventors: Wehrell, Michael A.;, Assignee: |
Pneumatic traction device with electrically controlled compressor and relief valve
I claim: 1. A portable pneumatic traction device comprising: a pneumatic cylinder enclosing a pneumatic piston; a shaft having one end connected to the pneumatic piston; a carriage traction device con... Read More
Inventors: Cook, Gerry; Lusin, Gary;, Assignee: |
Apparatus for controlling the conveyor speed of moving conveyor means
It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide an apparatus for controlling the conveyor speed of moving conveyor means preamble, said apparatus guaranteeing in an inexpensive manner t... Read More
Inventors: Schoenenberger, Willi;, Assignee: Woodway AG (Schoenenberg, SE) |
Electromechanical resistance exercise apparatus
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a resistance system that does not constrain the user to respond to load patterns set by the machine independently of the actual strength or applie... Read More
Inventors: Ehrenfried, Ted R.;, Assignee: Ehrenfried Technologies, Inc. (Suffolk, VA) |
Run specific training method
OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to an exercise method and apparatus for runners, that when added to current training techniques will improve race times for all athletes. The presen... Read More
Inventors: Michalow, Alex;, Assignee: Acinonyx Company (Bourbonais, IL) |
Chin up bar assembly with sliding and swiveling handles
The chin up bar assembly of the present invention includes a cross bar and a pair of handles slidably mounted on the cross bar. The handles are pivotally mounted to the cross bar so as to be movable b... Read More
Inventors: Mobley, Mitch T.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
The present invention provides an exercise and health system which is convenient, affordable, and effective. The system includes computerized exercise and/or health equipment (the "local system") that... Read More
Inventors: Hickman, Paul L.;, Assignee: |
Body toning method and apparatus
OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As indicated in FIG. 1, the system which is referred to generally as desktop unit 10 is powered by a 120 volt source referred to as line source 12. Line source 12 is connecte... Read More
Inventors: Groux, Paul D.;, Assignee: Allied Health Association, Inc. (Englewood, CO) |
Running control device for industrial vehicle
The present invention was devised with a focus on the abovementioned problem points; it is an object of the present invention to provide a running control device for an industrial vehicle with superio... Read More
Inventors: Takamura, Masayuki; Kato, Takeo; Mori, Takayuki;, Assignee: Komatsu Forklift Co., Ltd. (Oyama, JP) Komatsu Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Oil pump control device for automatic transmission and control method of the same
The invention thus provides an oil pump control device for an automatic transmission which offers an adequate solution to the problems caused in the control device for the electric oil pump according ... Read More
Inventors: Matsubara, Tooru; Hojo, Yasuo; Tomomatsu, Hideo; Tanaka, Yoshikazu; Tomohiro, Tadasu; Nakatani, Katsumi;, Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, JP) |
Climbing wall assembly
The magnetic climbing wall assembly of the invention comprises a plurality of wall panels, wall plates, hand holds and educational elements that permit numerous climbing routes to be created and used ... Read More
Inventors: Sudeith, Timothy S.;, Assignee: Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc. (Mendota Heights, MN) |
Device for the prevention of RSI symptoms
I claim: 1. A system for preventing RSI symptoms when keys of a keyboard are operated, said keyboard supported by plural supports, and comprising: a force sensor comprising at least one said support; ... Read More
Inventors: Korth, Hans-Erdmann;, Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY) |
Method and apparatus for providing synchronization of low to high shifts in a transfer case
The present invention overcomes the disadvantages in conventional transfer cases by providing a method to digitally control a transfer case through a digital data bus to provide synchronized low to hi... Read More
Inventors: Oliveira, Gary A.; Fosmoe, Richard Thomas; Ficht, John R.;, Assignee: BorgWarner, Inc. (Auburn Hills, MI) |
Interactive exercise system and attachment module for same
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a simple, inexpensive, and easily implemented interactive exercise system, which includes a method of interfacing an exercise machine to an indus... Read More
Inventors: Delman, David H.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus for speed controlled eccentric exercise training
OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for increasing muscle size and strength, as well as lung capacity, at low training intensities utilizing eccentric... Read More
Inventors: LaStayo, Paul; Lindstedt, Stan; Hoppeler, Hans; Madden, Henry; Estoque, Daniel A.; Stephens, William B.; Volan, Gregory D.;, Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents (Phoenix, AZ) Eccentron, LLC (Denver, CO) |
Electronic grocery lister
The present invention relates to an electronic notepad to be called "Mr. Grocery Lister", which stores, displays and prints grocery list items. The device is a computer which stores names of grocery i... Read More
Inventors: Smith, Samuel Bernard; Martin, Kellie Ann;, Assignee: |
Polestrider exercise apparatus with dual treads
The present invention relates to the kinematic motion control of a pair of treadles each having a continuous tread belt to simulate walking, jogging and climbing during operation. More particularly, a... Read More
Inventors: Eschenbach, Paul William;, Assignee: |
Adaptive weight device
It is an object of the present invention to provide an adaptive weight system that can be removably attached to standard weightlifting equipment in a way that ensures the adaptive weight will not fall... Read More
Inventors: Benoit, Kenneth J.; Li, John;, Assignee: Benoit; Kenneth J. (Booth Bay Harbor, ME) |
Controllable platform suspension system for treadmill decks and the like and devices therefor
The present invention is a controllable suspension system for a platform, which is particularly useful in a treadmill exercise apparatus for producing a variable "feel" characteristic of the treadmill... Read More
Inventors: Gureghian, Richard S.; Carlson, J. David; LeRoy, Douglas F.; Marjoram, Robert H.; Brown, Matthew B.; Jolly, Mark R.;, Assignee: Lord Corporation (Cary, NC) |
Playground equipment
What is claimed is: 1. Playground equipment comprising: a stationary circular ring mounted on supporting legs; a revolvable circular ring revolvably mounted on the stationary circular ring; at least o... Read More
Inventors: Frank, John;, Assignee: Kompan A/S (Ringe, DK) |
Exercise Devices 
