Exercise machinery convertible for use by wheelchair-seated exercisers
In carrying out principles of the present invention, in accordance with preferred embodiments thereof, several representative selectively variable resistance type exercise machines are provided, each ... Read More
Inventors: Johns, George A.;, Assignee: Nautilus Sports Medical Industries, Inc. (Park Central, TX) |
Assisted dip/chin exercise device
Referring now to the Drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate like or corresponding elements throughout the views, there is shown the assisted dip/chin exercise device 10 of the invention.... Read More
Inventors: Towley, III, Carl K.;, Assignee: Lumex, Inc. (Bay Shore, NY) |
Physical exercising device
I claim: 1. A free-standing physical exercising device which can also be configured for use as a posture stool of the kind having a knee support on which the user can kneel while seated on the stool, ... Read More
Inventors: Fitzpatrick, Patrick C.;, Assignee: |
Dumbbell press exercise machine
This invention contemplates a dumbbell press exercise machine having a frame that pivotally supports the rearward ends of two levers, with forward ends that are adapted to be grasped and moved upwardl... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Gary A.;, Assignee: Hammer Corporation () |
Pulldown exercise machine
This invention contemplates a pulldown exercise machine having a frame that pivotally supports two levers with forward ends adapted to be grasped and pulled downwardly, either independently or simulta... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Gary A.;, Assignee: Hammer Corporation (KY) |
Multiple station exercise apparatus
The present invention provides an improved multiple station exercise apparatus wherein all stations are continuously coupled to a common weight stack. The various stations are arrayed about a frame of... Read More
Inventors: Habing, Theodore G.;, Assignee: Pacific Fitness Corporation (Sante Fe Springs, CA) |
Weight-lifting machine
The present invention provides a weight-lifting machine which allows the user to advance a barbell or other engaging means through a wide range of motions. The weight-lifting machine includes a base f... Read More
Inventors: Stonecipher, William L.;, Assignee: |
Rowing exercise machine
This invention contemplates a rowing exercise machine with a frame, a seat supported by the frame and two, independently movable levers that are pivotally connected to the frame in front of the seat. ... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Gary A.;, Assignee: Hammer Strength Corporation (Cincinnati, OH) |
Lateral raise exercise machine
To these ends, a lateral raise exercise machine includes a frame, a seat and backrest connected to the frame and a pair of independently pivotal levers connected to the frame on opposite sides of the ... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Gary A.;, Assignee: Hammer Strength Corporation (Cincinnati, OH) |
Exercise machine
The above and other objects, which will be apparent to those skilled in the art, are achieved in the present invention which is directed to an exercise device which comprises a frame having a seat mou... Read More
Inventors: Brangi, John;, Assignee: |
High row exercise machine
This invention contemplates a high row exercise machine which includes a frame, a seat connected to the frame to support an exerciser facing a forward direction and a pair of spaced levers pivotally c... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Gary A.;, Assignee: Hammer Strength Corporation (Cincinnati, OH) |
Flexible line guidance and tension measuring device
The present invention is directed toward a flexible line guidance and tension measuring device for use on an exercise apparatus to guide a flexible line from a resistance mechanism to an exercise memb... Read More
Inventors: Loubert, Craig A.; Peterson, Stephen S.; Engel, Timothy S.;, Assignee: NoordicTrack, Inc. (Chaska, MN) |
Exercised device having an apparatus for monitoring and controlling the range of motion of the exercise device
In view of such problems of the prior art, a primary object of the present invention is to provide training equipment that is highly effective in developing athletic skills. A second object of the pre... Read More
Inventors: Takaoka, Hideo;, Assignee: |
Exercise system, apparatus and method
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The major components of the exercise system 10 will be first described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, which is then followed by a detailed description of each major comp... Read More
Inventors: Randolph, Lucian;, Assignee: |
Support device for shoulder rotation exercises
What is claimed is: 1. An exercise support device, said device having a shape that allows it to rest against and on top of the upper shoulders of a typical person while passing under and partially aro... Read More
Inventors: Johnson, Ronald B.;, Assignee: |
Therapeutic apparatus for use in treatment of muscular and skeletal disorders
It is the principal object of the present invention to provide a prone board which is quickly, easily and accurately adjustable for adaptation to children of different sizes and having different degre... Read More
Inventors: Safadago, Gary J.;, Assignee: |
Lithotripsy work station
An object of the present invention is to simplify a lithotripsy work station in comparison to previously known work stations, particularly to construct it so that the calculi in various positions in t... Read More
Inventors: Noske, Erich; Plisek, Franz; Rattner, Manfred;, Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Berlin and Munich, DE) |
Chest exercise device
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION As shown in FIG. 1, which illustrates a top elevation view of the exercise device, the levers 1 are pivotally connected to each other at one end by a hing... Read More
Inventors: Rogers, John B.;, Assignee: |
Exercise machine employing improved leg and foot exercising fixture
In accordance with the invention claimed, a new and improved exercising device is disclosed which materially reduces the structure necessary for performing various leg and foot exercises and increases... Read More
Inventors: Henes, Richard W.;, Assignee: |
Wrist wrestling and exercise apparatus
The invention relates to a wrist wrestling and exercise apparatus which has a first configuration adapted to facilitate wrist wrestling contests and a second configuration adapted to allow exercise of... Read More
Inventors: Rothacker, Alex M.;, Assignee: |
Compact multi-function weight-training exerciser
It is, therefore, an object of the invention to provide a multi-function weight-training exerciser that is relatively compact in size and easy to convert from one mode of operation to another. Another... Read More
Inventors: Rockwell, Gary;, Assignee: Diversified Products Corporation (Opelika, AL) |
Walking/running heart rate monitoring system
The present invention is a process of using a heart rate monitor to construct a user's personal heart rate curve, and using the heart rate curve to forecast the user's personal caloric expenditure on ... Read More
Inventors: Karkanen, Kip Michael;, Assignee: |
Sphincter exerciser
What is claimed is: 1. A sphincter exerciser comprising: a body consisting of: two depressions formed on a top surface of the body in such a way as to be symmetrical with each other and to have a pred... Read More
Inventors: Park, Nam-Young; Jung, Min-Chae;, Assignee: |
Hydrostatic-mechanical torque division transmission
Accordingly, an object of this invention is to provide a torque division transmission through which the problems and disadvantages described above are overcome. A further object of the invention is to... Read More
Inventors: Otten, Uli;, Assignee: Deere & Company (Moline, IL) |
System and method for intelligent cruise control using standard engine control modes
What is claimed is: 1. A system for controlling vehicle speed to maintain a desired following distance in a vehicle with an engine controlled by an electronic control module having a plurality of engi... Read More
Inventors: Chakraborty, Shubhayu; Mack, William J.;, Assignee: Eaton Vorad Technologies, LLC (San Diego, CA) |
Hybrid powertrain with an integrated motor/generator
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved hybrid powertrain having a mechanical drive unit and an electrical drive unit. In one aspect of the present invention, a hybrid vehicle ... Read More
Inventors: Peterson, Richard C.; Haverdink, William H.; Bartos, Andrew Leslie;, Assignee: General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI) |
Floating cone continuously variable transmission
A rotary cone-type continuously variable transmission (CVT) incorporates at least a pair of countershafts that are relatively rotatable within a transmission housing. The CVT is both beltless and non-... Read More
Inventors: Mason, Paul J.; Kanouse, Mark A.;, Assignee: Eaton Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Exercise apparatus
It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved free-standing progressive resistance exercise apparatus which is simpler, more versatile and easier to use than prior art machines makin... Read More
Inventors: Mahnke, Parker E.; Sheltra, Ron;, Assignee: Marcy Fitness Products (Ontario, CA) |
Variable resistance band exercise machine
It is an object of the present invention to provide a variable resistance band exercise machine that can be used for different exercise to obviate the problems and limitations of the prior art systems... Read More
Inventors: Casey, Michael E.; Krivanek, Timothy G.;, Assignee: National Barbell Supply, Inc. (Beachwood, OH) |
Multiple station exercise apparatus
The present invention provides an improved multiple station exercise apparatus wherein all stations are continuously coupled to a common weight stack. The various stations are arrayed about a frame of... Read More
Inventors: Habing, Theodore G.;, Assignee: Pacific Fitness Corporation (Cypress, CA) |
Exercise Devices 
