Gyroscopically balanced walking cane
It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a walking cane which substantially maintains its position despite attempts to move or deflect the cane. The walking can includes an elon... Read More
Inventors: Meador, Edward L.;, Assignee: |
Electrically controlled viscous elastic spring
The present invention is directed to a spring which uses a fluid, such as electrorheological fluid or magnetic fluid, to provide control of spring characteristics such as spring rate and load-carrying... Read More
Inventors: Shtarkman, Emil M.;, Assignee: TRW Inc. (Lyndhurst, OH) |
Rotary shock absorber with a controlled damping rate
The present invention is directed to a rotary shock absorber with a controlled damping rate. The rotary shock absorber has a housing defining at least one chamber with a field-responsive fluid in the ... Read More
Inventors: Shtarkman, Emil M.;, Assignee: TRW Inc. (Lyndhurst, OH) |
Electrorheologically damped impact system
It is thus an object of the present invention to provide an impact switch having variable sensitivity to impact by or with another object. It is another object of the present invention to provide a si... Read More
Inventors: Hardt, Lee R.;, Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC) |
Vibration isolator with electrorheological fluid controlled dynamic stiffness
What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for connecting between two members for supporting said members and isolating them from input excitations, said apparatus comprising a housing formed in part of resilie... Read More
Inventors: Hodgson, Douglas A.; Duclos, Theodore G.;, Assignee: Lord Corporation (Erie, PA) |
Load applying device for an exercise bicycle
It is an object of this invention to provide an improved load applying device for an exercise bicycle which has a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet therein and a rotor transversing the magne... Read More
Inventors: Sun, Paul;, Assignee: Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Tachia Taichung Hsien, TW) |
Vibration isolating apparatus
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a vibration isolating apparatus which is capable of obtaining an effective attenuating effect in a wide range of frequencies, thereby over... Read More
Inventors: Takano, Kazuya; Kojima, Hiroshi;, Assignee: Bridgestone Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Magnetic retarding apparatus for an exerciser
The primary objective of the present invention is to provide a magnetic retarding apparatus for an exerciser in which the magnets move substantially radially relative to the wheel of the exerciser. In... Read More
Inventors: Wang, Kuo-Liang;, Assignee: |
Vehicle engine mount
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for controlling relative movement of parts. The apparatus comprises means defining a fluid chamber filled with a field responsive fluid. The means inc... Read More
Inventors: Shtarkman, Emil M.;, Assignee: TRW Inc. (Lyndhurst, OH) |
Tension responsive fishing apparatus
It is an object of the present invention to provide a means for overcoming the many drawbacks associated with conventional fishing apparatus. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to... Read More
Inventors: Daniels, John J.;, Assignee: |
Fluid responsive to a magnetic field
The present invention is a rheological fluid which is responsive to a magnetic field. The fluid consists essentially of a vehicle; magnetizable particles suspended in the vehicle; and a dispersant. Th... Read More
Inventors: Shtarkman, Emil M.; Starkovich, John A.; Davison, William W.; Peng, Hsiao-Hu; Fitzgerald, Thomas J.;, Assignee: TRW Inc. (Lyndhurst, OH) |
Universal adaptable adjustable arm exercise device to supplement leg exercising
The present invention is intended to provide a universally adaptable adjustable arm exercise device which supplements aerobic exercises such as leg exercising. In general, the device includes a pair ... Read More
Inventors: Wilkinson, William T.; Nelson, John J.;, Assignee: Wilkinson; William T. (Crownsville, MD) |
Shifting device for the gearbox of a motor vehicle
What is claimed is: 1. A motor vehicle automatic transmission shifting device comprising: a selector lever mounted pivotably around at least one axis for selecting gears defined by the transmission of... Read More
Inventors: Giefer, Andreas; Neughbauer, Roland; Schiberna, Peter;, Assignee: ZF Lemforder Metallwaren AG (DE); Audi AG (DE) |
Dance game apparatus and step-on base for dance game
An object of the present invention, which has been achieved in view of the foregoing, is to provide a dance game apparatus which adopts a floor panel construction capable of simulating rhythm sensatio... Read More
Inventors: Suzuki, Toshifumi; Okita, Katsunori; Takahashi, Kazuya; Takeda, Toru;, Assignee: Konami Co., Ltd. (Kobe, JP) |
Trampoline system
The drawbacks of prior systems are overcome by the use of a trampoline system that employs one or more resilient members 10 located below the rebounding bed 12 of a trampoline. A resilient member 10 ... Read More
Inventors: Publicover, Mark W.;, Assignee: |
Exercise apparatus providing resistance variable during operation
The present invention provides an exercise apparatus which overcomes the aforementioned shortcomings and disadvantages of the previously-available exercise devices, by providing an exercise apparatus ... Read More
Inventors: Owens, Steve;, Assignee: Greening, Jr.; Robert M. (Portland, OR) |
Ergometric device
The ergometric device according to the present invention comprises an apparatus similar to the above-noted ones, and enables a person, athletic or not, to expend physical energy in measured and contro... Read More
Inventors: Tkatchouk, Elena N.; Tsyganova, Tatiana N.; Staebler, Regula;, Assignee: Tradotec S.A. (Geneva, CH) |
Automatic transmission bypass clutch slip control using nonlinear nverse dynamics
In the operation and control of a powertrain, if torque converter slip is too small, then an abrupt engine throttle position disturbance could cause bypass clutch lockup and associated drivability dif... Read More
Inventors: Hrovat, Davorin D.; Colvin, Daniel S.;, Assignee: Ford Motor Company (Dearborn, MI) |
Joint brace hinges
Braces according to the present invention feature hinges which allow intuitive, convenient and positive control of flexion, extension and fixation of the knee or other joint. Such hinges include a num... Read More
Inventors: Tillinghast, Theodore V.; Bastyr, Charles A.; Simmons, Kevin D.;, Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN) |
Detection of imd contact and alignment based on changes in frequency response characteristics
A method and apparatus for remotely monitoring the location of an interventional medical device (IMD) which monitors changes in frequency response characteristics of a sensor. Embodiments of the prese... Read More
Inventors: Zanelli, Claudio I.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus for adaptive closed loop electrical stimulation of muscles
OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The method and apparatus of the present invention provide functional electrical stimulation of muscles for increasing muscle strength through long term muscle work or activi... Read More
Inventors: Lieber, Richard L.;, Assignee: The Regents of the University of California (Berkeley, CA) |
Upper and lower body exerciser that can be used by people with lower body paralysis
I claim: 1. A method of exercise for a human comprising the steps of: (a) producing an arm motion in which the distance between the hands and chest of the human increases and decreases, (b) producing ... Read More
Inventors: Greco, Bruce C.;, Assignee: |
Combination neuromuscular stimulator and electromyograph system
OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The overall system of this invention is housed in a box-like housing 10 as seen in front elevation in FIG. 1. Housing 10 contains the circuit components as described below, b... Read More
Inventors: Reiss, Hans W.;, Assignee: Med Serve Group, Inc. (Encinitas, CA) |
Wrist extensor exercise device
The present invention provides means for stabilizing, or immobilizing, the wrist with a small angle of extension. A variable resistance is provided against which one can exercise the extensor muscles.... Read More
Inventors: Wendel, Patricia A.; Wendel, Lawrence D.;, Assignee: |
Hoop toy
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hoop toy of the type described, but which has the advantages of being capable of disassembly for storage or transportation, and being ad... Read More
Inventors: Komagata, Tadashi;, Assignee: Tsukuda Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Elastic socket for light bulbs and fuses
What I claim is: 1. A socket for light bulbs and fuses comprising in combination, an open ended metallic cylinder receptacle socket with a longitudinal opening presenting opposed edges about the open ... Read More
Inventors: Tobias-Pader, Jesus E.;, Assignee: |
Exercise control system
An object of the present invention is to provide a control system for an exercise machine which will eliminates the need for potentially undependable and dangerous cables, pinch points, chains, linkag... Read More
Inventors: Eckler, Christopher;, Assignee: |
Stepping motor unit and rotary control valve incorporating the same
With the foregoing drawbacks of the prior art in view, it is an object of the present invention to provide a stepping motor unit which has rapid and accurate response characteristics and is capable of... Read More
Inventors: Murakami, Fumiaki; Suzuki, Masahiko; Kuroyanagi, Masatoshi; Asai, Jirou; Natsume, Yoshimi; Takagi, Akira; Kozawa, Kiyomitsu;, Assignee: Nippondenso Co., Ltd. (Kariya, JP) |
Electrical control circuit for isokinetic exercise equipment
Having described and disclosed my invention, I claim: 1. An electrical controller for governing the speed and torque of a permanent magnet electric generator, comprising: an electrical loading means w... Read More
Inventors: Dang, Chi H.;, Assignee: |
Weight adjustable dumbbell
The present invention eliminates the aforesaid circumstances. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a dumbbell which can be conveniently adjusted to change its weight according... Read More
Inventors: Chang, Ching-Yi;, Assignee: |
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