Tool changing mechanism
With the foregoing object in view, the present invention provides a tool changing mechanism to be incorporated into a plate drilling machine having a spindle, comprising: a tool magazine including a p... Read More
Inventors: Oketani, Tetsuya; Uemura, Tadashi;, Assignee: Howa Machinery, Ltd. (Aichi-ken, JP) |
Progressive accommodating resistance exercise device
The present invention relates to a progressive accommodating resistance exercise device including a retractable cable, resistance means for providing a resistance force opposing extension of the cable... Read More
Inventors: Moschetti, Mitchell R.; Smith, Jeffrey J.; Hollander, William;, Assignee: |
Intraoperative temperature probe
OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to FIG. 1 of the drawings, a temperature probe in accordance with the present invention is illustrated and designated generally by the numeral 10. This probe is co... Read More
Inventors: Daily, Pat O.;, Assignee: Daily; Pat O. (San Diego, CA) |
Proximity operated machine control
I claim: 1. A machine control for electrically-operated machines having a machine control circuit wherein the circuit includes a pair of electrical switches connected in series whereby both switches m... Read More
Inventors: Storer, Roy R.;, Assignee: |
Ergonomic keyboard and operator's chair
What is claimed is: 1. A combination chair and data entry keyboard assembly, comprising: a chair having a seat, a backrest attached to said seat, and a pedestal attached to and supporting said seat; a... Read More
Inventors: O'Brien, Cathy M.; Paulson, J. Craig;, Assignee: Workplace Designs, Inc. (Stillwater, MN) |
Dynamic support device for keyboards
In accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a dynamic keyboard forearm, wrist and hand support device for use in conjunction with the keyboard of a video di... Read More
Inventors: Terbrack, William H.;, Assignee: |
Method for treating carpal tunnel syndrome
It is noted that the above referenced tests elucidate a particular symptomology but provide no information regarding the etiology of "carpal tunnel syndrome". Repetitive motion activities frequently a... Read More
Inventors: Fareed, Donald O.;, Assignee: |
Method of alleviating carpal tunnel syndrome
OF THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the relative arrangement of nerves and musculature of the human arm and hand to which the present method is applied. FIGS. 4-9 ill... Read More
Inventors: Feero, Andrew A.;, Assignee: |
Typing & mouse manipulation technique and instruction method
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS," one will understand how the features of this invention provide its benefits, which include avoidance or reduction of repetitive stress injury without sacrificing speed.... Read More
Inventors: Dempster, Gregory;, Assignee: |
Keyboard positioning system
This invention is a keyboard positioning system which allows the keyboard to be positioned so that it is tipped backward. By "tipped backward" is meant that the rear edge, or plane, which is away from... Read More
Inventors: Ambrose, Frederic C.;, Assignee: |
Anti-carpal tunnel device (ACTD) for computer operators
Broadly considered, a computer mouse assembly in accordance with the present invention includes a computer mouse with a palm support mounted on the upper surface of the mouse. The palm support has a c... Read More
Inventors: Tajiri, Akira;, Assignee: |
Control arrangement accommodating requirements of different countries for motor vehicles having an internal combustion engine and an automatic transmission
I claim: 1. A control arrangement for a motor vehicle having an internal combustion engine and an automatic transmission comprising: an engine control unit in which engine control commands are stored;... Read More
Inventors: Spichalsky, Carsten;, Assignee: Volkswagen AG (Wolfsburg, DE) |
Internet service provider preliminary user registration mechanism provided by centralized authority
In a network centric computing environment, users interact with internet service providers (ISPs) through network computer client devices (NCs). However, when an NC is powered up, it lacks the informa... Read More
Inventors: Dancs, Frank B.; Zmuda, James E.;, Assignee: Liberate Technologies (San Carlos, CA) |
Method, system and program for specifying an electronic food menu on a data processing system
What is claimed is: 1. A method for specifying an electronic food menu, said method comprising the steps of: retrieving a plurality of food menu items from a data storage medium; comparing said plural... Read More
Inventors: Brown, Michael Wayne; Lawrence, Kelvin Roderick; Paolini, Michael A.;, Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY) |
Method and apparatus for bi-directional exercise movements
The present invention addresses the aforesaid object with improved exercise methods and apparatus. In accordance with the present invention, herein are disclosed exercise devices affording bi-directio... Read More
Inventors: Fulks, Kent;, Assignee: |
Method and system for generating an exercise program
The present invention overcomes the previously mentioned problems by providing a customized exercise (conditioning) program for the user using a computer. A plurality of different measurements (parame... Read More
Inventors: Gordon, Stephen L.; Filer, Bob; Potash, Warren J.; Pink, Marilyn M.;, Assignee: Fitness-Health Incorporating Technology Systems, Inc. (WestLake Village, CA) |
System and method for preparing workouts for a plurality of individuals and monitoring individual compliance
These problems and others are addressed by the present invention which comprises a system and method for developing workouts and tracking compliance by a person using the system with the various worko... Read More
Inventors: Albert, Gary; Westbrook, Eric; Walton, Lewie; Razzaque, Brian;, Assignee: Activ Trax (Gaithersburg, MD) |
Physical exercise device
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an exercise device which is readily adjustable to permit the user to perform several different exercises with the same device. It is also a... Read More
Inventors: Wang, Kuo L.;, Assignee: |
Stringing system for a racket and method for stringing a racket
It is the object of this invention to provide an improved system for stringing rackets that is fast and lends itself to at least partial automation. The present invention consists of two complementary... Read More
Inventors: Szedressy, Yvan;, Assignee: |
Control apparatus and method for automatic transmission
In view of the foregoing problems, this invention thus provides a control apparatus for an automatic transmission which executes a neutral control, the control apparatus being able to extend the perio... Read More
Inventors: Kojima, Sei; Habuchi, Ryoji; Taniguchi, Hiroji; Toyoda, Shinya;, Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Toyota, JP) |
Horse exerciser
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a horse exerciser which overcomes drawbacks of the prior art. It is a further object of the invention to provide a horse exerciser whic... Read More
Inventors: Pike, Wendell A.;, Assignee: |
Leg exerciser
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the preferred embodiment of a leg exerciser according to the present invention is shown to comprise a U-shaped base 20, a walking unit 30, two ... Read More
Inventors: Lee, Sunny;, Assignee: |
Electrotherapeutic device with modulated dual signals
OF THE INVENTION Referring to the block diagram in the drawing, the stimuli is initiated by a master oscillator 10 whose generated frequency output is designated f1. The output of this oscillator is ... Read More
Inventors: Nawracaj, Edward P.; Greit, Henry A.;, Assignee: |
Hand exercise weights
A weighted exercise device for wearing on a person's hand including an elongated band member having slightly tapered sides so as to be shaped to encircle the hand. The band member includes a pair of s... Read More
Inventors: Tarbox, Max R.; Rosales, Nancy;, Assignee: Tarbox, Inc. (Lubbock, TX) |
Quick release ratcheting apparatus for a weight lift bar system
OF THE INVENTION The present invention is best described as a weight lifting bar weight component quick-release locking device. The preferred embodiment of the present invention uses a ratcheting sys... Read More
Inventors: Bowman, Maryellen; Bowman, Jr., Joseph H.; Eiger, Aaron; Green, Julie Lipkin;, Assignee: |
Method and device for reversible sterilization
I claim: 1. A method of reversible sterilization of a subject, comprising the steps of: inserting a blocking member into a duct in a reproductive system of the subject thereby to block the duct; and c... Read More
Inventors: Waynant, Ronald W.;, Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the (Washington, DC) |
Back and gluteus maximus exerciser and method of using same
The present invntion resides in a lightweight, portable exercise device, wherein a collapsible frame holds several body-support components above a horizontal support surface. These body-support compon... Read More
Inventors: Paris, Winn S.; Knipp, Russell;, Assignee: Rams Manufacturing, Inc. (Pico Rivera, CA) |
Apparatus for the mobilization of a lower limb
What is claimed is: 1. Apparatus for the mobilization of a lower limb, of the type comprising a base, an articulated assembly formed by a femoral section and tibial section mounted on the base and a d... Read More
Inventors: Pecheux, Jean-Claude;, Assignee: Compagnie Generale de Materiel Orthopedique (Tournes Cliron, FR) |
Entoptoscopic instrument for observing the interior of an eye
What is claimed is: 1. An entoptoscopic instrument for use in observing living tissue in a patient, said entoptoscopic instrument comprising: a light source unit for generating illumination light; a l... Read More
Inventors: Kozawa, Tadahiko; Osakabe, Yasuhiro; Suematu, Takashi;, Assignee: Hoya Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Combination chair and exercise unit
The present invention relates to an exerciser comprising a side chair with a force resistance loading system positioned under the seat of the chair, and which has an upright back supporting adjustable... Read More
Inventors: Pauls, Edward A.; Engel, Timothy S.; Heutmaker, Michael E.; Iverson, Robert A.; Sandahl, Jeffrey E.;, Assignee: NordicTrack, Inc. (Chaska, MN) |
Exercise Devices 
