Biomedical response monitor and method using identification signal
This invention broadly relates to exercise equipment that uses an improved technique and monitor for measuring and displaying, preferably on a continuous basis, a physical condition or biomedical resp... Read More
Inventors: Gorman, Peter G.;, Assignee: |
Illuminated car locator
In accordance with the present invention, a car locator is provided. The car locator may be positioned to project above the top of a vehicle to enable visibility at a distance. The car locator include... Read More
Inventors: Gross, Leon S.;, Assignee: Enterprises, Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) |
Multistage automatic transmission
In the above-mentioned known transmission, like in the conventional transmissions, a gear-to-gear ratio between the first and second speeds is set larger than that between other speeds in view of expe... Read More
Inventors: Katakura, Takeji;, Assignee: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (Yokohama, JP) |
Method for measuring instantaneous power generated by a leg extending force
The present invention has been made in view of the above considerations and is directed to the accurate measurement of instantaneous power by the power theory, whereby unstable factors involved in the... Read More
Inventors: Tsuchiya, Kunimasa; Ito, Masao;, Assignee: Combi Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Method and apparatus for improving an exerciser
The present invention provides, inter alia, a device and method for extending the useful life of an exercise machine. The device and method include a dynamic interface means for improving wear resista... Read More
Inventors: Farhat, Joseph E.;, Assignee: |
Upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machin
The present invention is for an upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machine designed for the isolated testing, rehabilitation and exercise of the lower back muscu... Read More
Inventors: Skowronski, Richard E.;, Assignee: Lumex, Inc. (Bay Shore, NY) |
Apparatus for exercising muscles of the lower trunk of the human body
Referring to the drawings there is shown, for illustrative purposes only, methods and apparatus for testing or exercising muscles of the lower human trunk as achieved with preferred embodiments of th... Read More
Inventors: Jones, Arthur;, Assignee: |
Glove for electro-massage therapy
OF THE APPARATUS Referring now to the drawings, there is shown an electrode glove 10 according to the invention. The electrode glove 10 includes a shell 20 formed of a flexible elastomeric material s... Read More
Inventors: Berlant, Stephen R.;, Assignee: |
Method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch
It is an object of the present invention to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a damper clutch which overcomes the disadvantages discussed above. It is further an object of the present inv... Read More
Inventors: Yeo, Chang-Gi;, Assignee: Hyundai Motor Co., Ltd. (Seoul, KR) |
Tension cord burglar-alarm
A burglar-alarm device includes as an essential feature an off-on switch which can be altered with respect to being in an off state or an on state by a change in the tension applied thereto. To place ... Read More
Inventors: Blasucci, Leonard;, Assignee: Fairway Trading, Inc. (Jersey City, NJ) |
Exercising apparatus which interacts with a video game apparatus during exercise
The present invention is designed to provide entertainment and a positive mental distraction from the indoor physical exercising experience, by enabling multi-sensor feedback between the exerciser and... Read More
Inventors: Haydocy, Christopher J.; Eberhart, H. Dwight; Caruso, Robert J.;, Assignee: Computer Athlete, Inc. (Dublin, OH) |
Foot and lower leg exercise apparatus
What we claim is: 1. Exercise apparatus for a user's feet and legs comprising in combination: a base element; a first pedal pivotly secured to the base element; a second pedal pivotly secured to the b... Read More
Inventors: Christopher, Gilman O.; Bulla, John G.;, Assignee: |
Electronic scorekeeper for dice game
An electronic scoring device for use by two contestants playing Boss Dice. When a first contestant wins a Hand or Round, he/she pushes his switch and a hand or game light is illuminated on his side of... Read More
Inventors: Mayes, Robert J.;, Assignee: |
Exercise dynamometer
The present invention addresses these needs. Exercise apparatus according to one aspect of the invention includes a frame and a main motion element movably mounted to the frame. The apparatus also inc... Read More
Inventors: Boyd, Robert L.;, Assignee: Boyd Control Systems, Inc. (Woodcliff Lake, NJ) |
Combination weight plate and dumbbell and bar for use with the same
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a plate-like member that has a first side and a second side, an aperture that extends from the first side to the second side, ... Read More
Inventors: Fletcher, Michael G.;, Assignee: |
Protective undergarment
What I claim as new and desire to protect by Letters Patent of the United States is: 1. A protective undergarment for the lower torso of a wearer comprising: pants extending from the waist to the thig... Read More
Inventors: Bouwhuis, Harry E.;, Assignee: Bouwhuis Protective Undergarment Ltd. (Bowmanville, CA) |
Magnetic levitation apparatus and method
What I claim is: 1. An apparatus for levitating objects in a magnetic field, comprising: at least one electromagnet positioned in alignment with an object, said electromagnet having a core centrally d... Read More
Inventors: Quinn, Louis P.;, Assignee: |
Full-body stress transfer suit
A garment for use in a low or no gravity environment to maintain bone structure responsive to weight bearing stresses and to minimize the migration of body fluids to the torso. The garment has members... Read More
Inventors: Ford, Jr., Thomas J.;, Assignee: |
Energy expenditure/training garment
There are a number of sports that require a swing or stroke. Examples of such sports include golf, tennis, squash, paddleball, racquetball, baseball, hockey, street hockey, lacrosse and cricket. In t... Read More
Inventors: Dicker, Timothy P.; Wilkinson, William T.;, Assignee: |
Inspiratory muscle training device with variable loading
What is claimed is: 1. An inspiratory muscle training device comprising: a chamber having an opening for the passage of air to be inhaled and exhaled, an inlet permitting air to be inhaled to enter th... Read More
Inventors: McConnell, Alison Kay; Caine, Michael Peter; Lacy, Graham Keith;, Assignee: |
Jogging apparatus
What is claimed is: 1. A jogging apparatus comprising an annular frame defining an opening, an elastomeric annular body bonded to said frame, a mat bonded to said elastomeric body and covering the ope... Read More
Inventors: Hill, Charles C.;, Assignee: Watters; James Virgil (San Diego, CA) |
Treadmill
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a treadmill which is capable of automatically measuring the stride of running or walking and indicating or recording it. A treadmill of... Read More
Inventors: Shimizu, Masaharu; Terasawa, Harutoshi;, Assignee: Nihon Kohden Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Video interactive ski exerciser
An improved cross-country skiing simulating exercise machine for interactive aerobic conditioning has a base frame, a pair of foot skates with rollers attached to each skate permitting the skates to b... Read More
Inventors: Friedebach, Adolf H.; Theisen, Paul M.;, Assignee: Fitness Master, Inc. (Waconia, MN) |
Ballistic force exerciser
I claim: 1. An exerciser for monitoring ballistic force, comprising: a base means for supporting a user; an active member movably mounted on said base means for movement by a user during exercise from... Read More
Inventors: Smith, Robert Samuel;, Assignee: |
Exerciser structure
It is therefore a primary object of the present invention to provide an improved exerciser structure in which the stress exerted onto the pivot section of the exerciser structure is evenly distributed... Read More
Inventors: Liu, Chien-Hsing;, Assignee: Liu; Chien-Hsing (Taichung Hsien, TW); Alilife Industrial Co., Ltd. (Taichung City, TW) |
Spirometer
This invention relates to a recording spirometer of a simple design involving a recording surface mounted upon an expansible chamber for movement as a function of the expiratory flow of a patient. The... Read More
Inventors: Coleman, Steven J.;, Assignee: Thermo Electron Corporation (Waltham, MA) |
Device for breathing measurement
1. A device for monitoring a patient's ability to exhale comprising a hollow body part, a piston member having first and second sides, said piston member being moveably mounted in said hollow body par... Read More
Inventors: Garbe, Dietmar Rudolf;, Assignee: Vitalograph (Ireland) Limited (Lifford Ennis, EI) |
Pressure transducer dome
With this and other objects in view the present invention contemplates fluid pressure measuring apparatus having a housing with first and second chamber portions separated by a flexible member. The se... Read More
Inventors: Pace, Max L.; Shipley, Fred J.; Webb, Jerald H.;, Assignee: Healthdyne, Inc. (Marietta, GA) |
Wrist arm exerciser
In one embodiment, the invention comprises a portable hand-held exerciser of low-cost, durable and simple construction with left and right gripping surfaces connected by a torsion bar that provides re... Read More
Inventors: Stander, Maxwell; Chander, Radhakrishnan;, Assignee: |
Vibrating barbell
OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The figure shows a perspective with a partial sectional view of a barbell 10 in accordance with the present invention. Barbell 10 includes a substantially tubul... Read More
Inventors: Klasen, Heinz;, Assignee: |
Exercise Devices 
