Exercise stair device
This invention relates to an improved exercise stair device. It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an exercise stair device which is especially designed for use by women. It is ... Read More
Inventors: Hsieh, Kuo C.;, Assignee: |
Capacitative sensor
A moldable capacitive force sensor (or force transducer) comprising a plurality of layers forming a force sensing detector, the detector providing an output signal in response to pressure, means for p... Read More
Inventors: Reinbold, Kirk A.; Goldman, Robert J.;, Assignee: Preventive Medical Technologies, Inc. (Phoenixvill, PA) |
Stationary bike
It is, therefore, a principal object and purpose of the present invention to provide an exercise apparatus that accurately and dynamically simulates bicycling, and is of a simple design. It is an addi... Read More
Inventors: Ryan, Allen L.; DeSilvia, Thomas; Smith, Thomas; Danowski, Thomas;, Assignee: Brunswick Corporation (Lake Forest, IL) |
Hand exerciser
A hand exerciser according to the present invention comprises a resilient material having finger engaging ports, each of which are connected to one side of a body portion by a bridging segment. The bo... Read More
Inventors: Vonk, Jan C. M.;, Assignee: |
Engine control method for reducing emissions during cold start and idling for vehicle
The present invention provides an engine control method for decreasing hydrocarbon emissions during cold start and engine idling by retarding the ignition timing and controlling the engine to idle und... Read More
Inventors: Choi, Myung-Sik;, Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company (Seoul, KR) |
Electrical power generating system
OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENT Having reference to FIG. 1, a typical circuit is shown for the supplemental generation of electrical power utilizing the concept and principles of this invention. This s... Read More
Inventors: Powell, William S.;, Assignee: |
Synchronous inverter compatible with commercial power
The FIG. 1 block diagram shows a minor energy source 37, such as a wind-driven generator, that is connected to the compatible synchronous inverter by a two conductor cable 1. When only a very small a... Read More
Inventors: Turner, Joe S.;, Assignee: |
Method for magnifying torque at driveway of a motor vehicle using a clutch
The driver-selected torque m.sub.F, specified by the driver via accelerator pedal 10, which represents the desired torque specified by the driver, together with the actual torque m.sub.ist, is added ... Read More
Inventors: Groene, Michael; Kreischer, Thomas; Leider, Eberhard; Weckenmann, Hartmut;, Assignee: DaimlerChrysler AG (Stuttgart, DE) |
Reset windup limiting
In the example shown in the drawing, the condition being controlled by control system 10 is motor speed. Control system 10 comprises a setpoint apparatus in the form of potentiometer 11 having a resi... Read More
Inventors: Hawkins, Royal R.;, Assignee: Honeywell Inc. (Minneapolis, MN) |
Numerical control method
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to provide a numerical control method which requires the updating of only current machine position coordinate values and which can calculate and up... Read More
Inventors: Matsuura, Hitoshi; Sakurai, Hiroshi;, Assignee: Fujitsu Fanuc Limited (Tokyo, JP) |
Periodic electrical lead intergrity testing system and method for implantable cardiac stimulating devices
This invention provides a system for periodically testing the integrity of electrical leads used with implantable cardiac stimulating devices that deliver therapeutic shocks (such as cardioversion or ... Read More
Inventors: Katz, Samuel M.; Schloss, Harold C.;, Assignee: Pacesetter, Inc. (Sylmar, CA) |
Stepping exerciser
It is a primary object of the present invention to provide a stepping exerciser by which the feet of a user can alternately step on two pedals to a large extent and simultaneously the waist alternatel... Read More
Inventors: Wang, Mei-San; Yang, Lien-Chuan;, Assignee: |
System for testing hand, wrist, and forearm strength
FIG. 1 is a partially schematic simplified representation of a specific illustrative embodiment of the invention. The figure shows a dynamometer system 10 which generally is formed of four support me... Read More
Inventors: Fry-Welch, Donna; Pfalzer, Lucinda; Kowalski, Henry C.;, Assignee: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI); GMI Engineering and Management Institute (Flint, MI) |
Apparatus for use during the performance of squat-jump type exercises
This invention resides in an apparatus for use during the performance of a squat-jump type of exercise routine wherein the exercise routine includes a jump phase during which the user lifts the appara... Read More
Inventors: Vittone, Suzanne R.; Vittone, Larry W.;, Assignee: |
Bicycle and motorcycle riding simulation system
The present invention provides a system for simulating bicycle riding which employs the above simulating features in a novel fashion and combines them in a manner which creates a truly exhilarating ex... Read More
Inventors: Aknin, Jack; Winblad, Wade; Harper, Dennis;, Assignee: Atari Games Corporation (Milpitas, CA) |
Exercise apparatus with electronically variable resistance
One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a suspended weight-resistance system for an exercise machine that incorporates many of the advantages of electromechanical resistance systems.... Read More
Inventors: Habing, Theodore G.; Habing, Douglas J.; Goodman, Harvey;, Assignee: Pacific Fitness Corporation (Cypress, CA) |
Game device for randomly selecting players
The present invention provides an electronic game device comprising a control module, a plurality of output stations to provide signals to players, start means to initiate the device, and control mean... Read More
Inventors: Darby, Christian;, Assignee: |
Orthopaedic traction devices
I claim: 1. A pelvic belt to be worn by a patient whereby tension lines are connectable for the application of tractive force, said belt having four pocketed zones therealong, said pocketed zones bein... Read More
Inventors: Singleton, Terence;, Assignee: National Research Development Corp. (London, GB2) |
Incentive spirometer
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an improved spirometer having the capability of providing excellent accurate readings of a pulmonary function. As was stated, the spirometer... Read More
Inventors: Fleury, Jr., George J.;, Assignee: |
Volume calculator for incentive spirometer
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIGS. 1 through 5 show how the device of the present invention is intended to function in conjunction with a spirometer. For convenience the device of the present inventio... Read More
Inventors: Elson, Edward E.;, Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc. (Murray Hill, NJ) |
Collapsible respiratory exerciser
The collapsible respiratory exerciser of the present invention is designed to meet the recommendation that the patient's lungs be slowly and fully expanded; and fill the need for a compact, lightweigh... Read More
Inventors: Heimlich, Henry J.;, Assignee: |
Portable exercise device
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT FIG. 1 illustrates a portable, resistive-type exercise device of the present invention and referred to by the general reference character 10. The device 10 includes a hous... Read More
Inventors: Dudley, Edmond R.;, Assignee: In-Door Gym (Los Gatos, CA) |
Exercising apparatus
We claim: 1. An exercising device comprising a pair of spaced fixedly interconnected end members and an intervening hydraulic resistance operative between said end members including a piston rod conne... Read More
Inventors: Bulmash, Robert; Medley, Sr., Ernest H.;, Assignee: |
Exercise tower and bench
The present invention includes a bench member having a pair of laterally spaced upstanding leg members interconnected by a vertically adjustable transversely disposed frame member at one end thereof. ... Read More
Inventors: Roethke, Siegfried;, Assignee: |
Basketball return
A basketball return for a basketball goal assembly including a backboard, a forwardly extending annular hoop having a basketball receiving opening through which a basketball can pass in a vertical pat... Read More
Inventors: Zinger, Kurt E.;, Assignee: |
Exercise rowing machine
We claim: 1. In combination, an elongated, generally rectangular, tubular rail for an exercise rowing machine formed with outwardly opening channels at opposite sides to provide a laterally spaced pai... Read More
Inventors: MacLean, W. Douglas; Rasmussen, Robert A.;, Assignee: |
Arrangement for converting reciprocating motion into even rotational motion
I claim: 1. An arrangement for converting reciprocating motion into even rotational motion, comprising a frame (1, 31) and a flywheel (2, 32) placed thereon, a pull member (3, 33) being attached to th... Read More
Inventors: Lehtonen, Kari;, Assignee: Tunturipyora Oy (Turku, FI) |
Video tape editor with fade control functions
Accordingly, it is a general object of the present invention to provide an improved video tape editing apparatus which is relatively simple and economical to manufacture and assemble, but has been tra... Read More
Inventors: Breslau, Steven M.; Peng, Han-Min; Kang, Chieh-Chi;, Assignee: Sima Products Corporation (Skokie, IL) |
Video editing by locating segment boundaries and reordering segment sequences
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring to FIG. 1, a typical system providing the environment for implementing the invention may be seen depicted therein and will first be described. A computer 10 such... Read More
Inventors: Edgar, Albert D.; Penn, Steven C.;, Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation (Armonk, NY) |
Methods and apparatus for providing security for electronically-controlled cylinder activation and deactivation
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention security methods and apparatus are provided for ensuring that a throttle increase accompanying a decrease in the number of active cylinders of... Read More
Inventors: Bauerle, Paul A.; Costin, Mark H.; Dibble, Donovan L.; Katrak, Kerfegar K.; Mehta, Vivek;, Assignee: General Motors Corporation (Detroit, MI) |
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