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Exercise Machine

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A63B 21/00

A63B 21/00: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengtheningthe muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devices

App. No. 20100041529 Assignee NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY;WGI D/B/A WESTFIELD

GAGE CO. OVERHAUL AND REPAIRTitle Variable resistance hand rehabilitation device with linear smart fluid damper and dynometer

capabilities

Abstract A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements overthe prior art include a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increasemaximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to astatic grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface forthe medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smoothoperation of the device and increased patient motivation.

Pri. Date 20050729 App. Date 20090601 Pub. Date 20100218

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App. No. 20100041529 Assignee NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY;WGI D/B/A WESTFIELDGAGE CO. OVERHAUL AND REPAIR

Title Variable resistance hand rehabilitation device with linear smart fluid damper and dynometercapabilities

Abstract A variable resistance hand rehabilitation device and corresponding system. Improvements overthe prior art include a new damping system or damper design, to reduce friction and increasemaximum force output; a dynometer feature that enables converting the dynamic device to a

static grip force measuring device; a closed-loop controller; and a new graphic user interface forthe medical practitioner and new virtual reality game software that allow accurate and smoothoperation of the device and increased patient motivation.




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A63B 21/008

A63B 21/008: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengtheningthe muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devices using hydraulic or pneumaticforce-resisters

App. No. 20100029448 AssigneeTitle Dual variable resistance control apparatus and system for exercise equipment

Abstract An apparatus and control system for establishing and maintaining a user selected magnitudeand direction of pneumatic resistance provided by exercise equipment includes at least oneelectrically controlled regulator for admitting air to and releasing air from the pneumatic system,transducer for measuring air pressure within the system and providing a corresponding signal,potentiometer for setting and monitoring system pressure in response to signal input from thetransducer, air accumulator tank, and pneumatic piston cylinder assembly. The apparatus mayalso include at least one user controlled electrically switchable four way valve for providing bi-directional resistance. The apparatus is adaptable for providing unilateral or bilateral exercisemovements, with or without bi-directional resistance, and can be used to provide range of motionexercise without resistance.




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App. No. 20100041518 Assignee

Title Portable isometric exercise device

Abstract The present invention is a portable isometric exercise device with resistance generated by a springforce including an electronic light or sound indicator to signal that a constant force level is beingmaintained. When a force is applied to the spring and a desired level of resistance is achieved,a continuous signal will be generated to advise the user that the isometric force exercise is beingmaintained. If the force is reduced, the signal will terminate to advise the user that the user has

not maintained the required level of resistance.Pri. Date 20080812 App. Date 20091022 Pub. Date 20100218


Title Pivotal axis exercise device

Abstract A pivotal axis exercise device which creates opposing forces to provide muscle resistance toselected muscle groups based on a personally selected exercise regime. The device is comprisedof metal housing components attached with metal loops and cable loops to provide a pivotal axispoint which may be gripped and pulled to provide resistance leveraging the pivotal axis point ofthe device, or which may be gripped along the metal housing components to vary the exerciseregimen and to provide resistance to different muscle groups.


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Title Exercise apparatus, method of using, and kit therefor

Abstract An exercise apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may include a belt to be worn proximate awaist of a user. The apparatus may include a right lower leg attachment device to be worn on aright lower leg of the user. The apparatus may include a left lower leg attachment device to beworn on a left lower leg of the user. The apparatus may include a right elastic connector coupledbetween the belt and the right lower leg attachment device. The apparatus may include a left

elastic connector that is coupled between the belt and the left lower leg attachment device. Otherapparatus, methods, and kits are also disclosed.




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App. No. 20100041528 Assignee SHADOWBOXER SYSTEMS PTY LTD

Title Exercise device and method of exercising

Abstract An exercise device includes a belt configured to be secured around the waist, hips or torso ofa person, or to a fixed object adjacent a person. The belt has a front portion configured to bedisposed at the front of the person and a back portion configured to be disposed at the back ofa person. A pair of spaced apart elastomeric cords are mounted from a proximal cord end to thefront portion of the belt and a grip mounted to a distal end of the elastomeric cord. A method ofusing the device and exercises that can be used therewith are also disclosed.


App. No. 20100048365 Assignee INNEVA LTD.

Title Exercise device with an audible signal producing force indicator

Abstract An exercise device (



Title Resistance exercise device

Abstract The present invention is directed to a hand-held, resistance exercise device in the form of aninelastic, strapping system to be used by two people simultaneously using the bodyweight ofeach user to generate a resisting force in order to develop a wide range of muscles.


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A63B 21/04

Patent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

20100048364 page 6

A63B 21/04: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengthening

the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resistersattached to static foundation

App. No. 20100041526 Assignee VQ ACTIONCARE, LLC

Title Exercise system using exercise resistance cables

Abstract An exercise chair for an exercise system. The exercise system is of a type that utilizes an exerciseresistance cable apparatus of a type that includes an exercise resistance cable having a first endbeing connectable to an exercise chair, and; a handgrip connected to a second end of the exerciseresistance cable. The exercise chair includes a) a chair frame; b) a first force directing meanssecurely attached to the chair frame at a first selected location at approximately shoulder heightlevel at the left side of the chair frame; c) a second force directing means securely attached to

the chair frame at a second selected location at approximately shoulder height level at the rightside of the chair frame; d) a third force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at athird selected location at approximately ankle height level at the right side of the chair frame; e) afourth force directing means securely attached to the chair frame at a fourth selected location atapproximately ankle height level at the left side of the chair frame; and, f) means for connectingthe first end of a resistance cable to a selected position on the chair frame. The first, second, thirdand fourth force directing means provide a redirection of force applied by a user at the shoulderand ankle height levels for a selectable exercise using resistance cables.




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Title Prone exerciser

Abstract A prone exerciser includes a slide unit disposed with at least a rail, a buffering and locatingmember, a handle, and a pedal. The buffering and locating member is fixed on front end ofthe rail for providing buffering and locating effects to the handle. The handle is arranged onthe rail, between the buffering and locating member and the pedal, and is sliding forwards andbackwards. The pedal is disposed on rear end of the rail and is sliding forwards and backwards

along the rail. By adjusting position of the buffering and locating member on front end of the rail,the distance of the handle and the pedal sliding on the rail is determined. Users are prone andoperate the handle as well as pedal for sliding forwards and backwards on the rail so as to stretchand contract upper part or lower part of the body respectively or simultaneously. Moreover, theexerciser further includes an elastic rope with one end set on front end of the slide unit whilethe other end thereof is inserted through rear end of the slide unit and then set on the handleor the pedal so as to increase resistance of the handle or the pedal while sliding forwards andbackwards on the rail. Thus users can stretch or contract upper part or lower part of bodies withdifferent strength depending on their needs.



Title Wall-mounted home fitness training equipmentAbstract An overall fitness trainer and can be a wall mounted unit that can utilize clip resistance bands as

well as other techniques. These bands generally clip on the unit and onto different handles, barsand attachments to perform exercises. The unit can have a removable/adjustable pull up bar, dipbar and seat. It also includes a spring loaded, pull pin carriage that moves freely up and down avertical spine. This allows for easy adjustment of the carriage and allows the user to attach thebands at multiple angles, widths and levels. This in turn increases the number of exercises theuser can perform on the unit. The unit also typically has an o ring that attaches through the armof the pull up attachment as well as a xbd; O-ring at the bottom of the unit again increasing thenumber of exercises the user can perform. The unit can be attached to the wall with lag bolts intotwo or more studs. Some embodiments of the invention have an adjustable swivel foot that takesthe stress off of the lag bolts and also adds to the overall load capacity of the unit. The apparatustypically has an optional telescoping central vertical spine that splits in two pieces to make theunit easier to ship. The central vertical spine allows attachments to be added and removed using

spring loaded pins or plunger pins. Various embodiments of the invention can have an oscillatingand telescopic bench, a dip bar, a seat, a knee stabilizer and a foot rest. All of these accessoriescan be attached and removed to the central spine adding to the versatility and scope of exercisesthat can be performed.


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A63B 21/072: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengtheningthe muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devicesUser-manipulated weightsDumb-

bells, bar-bells or the like


Title Exercise grip for exercising pectoral muscles

Abstract An exercise grip and method for performing a low cable pectoral muscle development exerciseis disclosed wherein the exercise grip is attachable to a cable weight system. The exercise gripincludes a body substantially formed to receive thereon the palmer side of a human hand. Thebody has an upturned flange formed at an outer edge of the body to bear against the ulnarborder of a human hand. An elongate finger grip extends from and is oriented substantiallyperpendicular to the upturned flange and is formed to accommodate the curled fingers of a humanhand therearound. A thumb recess is adjacent to the finger grip opposite from the upturned flangefor allowing a human thumb to bear thereagainst. A hook is affixed to the body proximate to thethumb recess to facilitate attachment to the cable of the cable weight system.




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A63B 21/075

A63B 21/075: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengtheningthe muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devicesUser-manipulated weightsDumb-

bells, bar-bells or the like with variable weights

App. No. 20100035736 Assignee Nautilus, Inc.

Title Adjustable dumbbell system

Abstract A dumbbell is described including a handle having a grip and at least one end, an inner platemounted on the handle adjacent the grip, in a fixed rotational orientation, a support platerotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the inner plate, at least one collar rotationallymounted on the handle adjacent the support plate, and rotationally fixed with the support plate, aselector knob rotationally mounted on the handle adjacent the at least one collar, and rotationallyfixed with the collar, a weight plate removably mounted on the handle adjacent the at least onecollar, and a means for selectively securing the support plate to the inner plate to resist the rotationof the support plate, collar and selector knob with respect to the inner plate and handle.




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A63B 21/28: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus for developing or strengtheningthe muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce,with or without measuring devicesDevices for two persons operating

in oppositionPatent applications also belong to this classification and have been already shown:

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A63B 22/08

A63B 22/08: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus specially adapted for conditioningthe cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement for the legs

App. No. 20100041523 Assignee LEMOND FITNESS, INC.

Title Apparatus for positioning a component of an exercise deviceAbstract An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned

by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionablecomponent includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positioned therein bysliding. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and operable to lock the member in a selectedposition within the collar, release the member from the locked position, and when released, allowthe member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mountedto the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of themember disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagementmembers disposed inside the collar opposite the cam. The engagement members are moveablerelative to one another and biased by the cam against member.




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A63B 22/12: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus specially adapted for conditioningthe cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with rotating cycling movement for legs and arms simultaneously


20100035729 page 16

A63B 23/00: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus specially adapted for particularparts of the body


Title Method for performing body exercises

Abstract A method of using a self-contained portable exercise apparatus for performing upper and/or lowerbody exercises. The method includes performing a body exercise without weights using an elasticcord, a stability ball, and/or a stretch cord with an apparatus having a ground-engaging baseplate which rigidly supports first and second vertical members, where each vertical member hasaligned clearance openings. Holding members are attached to the base plate for removablyholding stretch cords and a support bar is removably received by two aligned clearance openingsin the first and second vertical members.




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A63B 23/02: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingExercisingapparatus specially adapted for particularparts of the body for the abdomen, the spinal column, the torso, orthe shoulders


20100048367 page 14

A63B 24/00: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencingElectric or electronic controls for exercisingapparatusof groups


20100035729 page 16

A63B 26/00: Apparatus for physical training, gymnastics, swimming,climbing, or fencing Exercisingapparatus not covered by groups


Title Ab/back bench system

Abstract A platform has upper and lower surfaces with upper, lower and side edges. A primary supportbar has upper and lower ends. The primary support has a linear major extent and an arcuateminor extent. A cylindrical rear cross bar is coupled to the minor extent. A secondary support barhas upper and lower ends. A cylindrical front cross bar is coupled to the secondary support baradjacent to the platform. A hinge has an axis of rotation coupling the secondary support bar tothe primary support bar. A supplemental support bar has upper and lower ends. The lower end

is slidably received in the secondary support bar. Knee cylinders extends laterally with respectto the supplemental support bar adjacent to its upper end. A pair of instep cylinders is provided.A bar rotatably receives the instep cylinders. A foot hinge pivotably couples the small bar to thesecondary support bar.




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IPC Catchword Index

IPC Catchword Index

Catch Word IPC PageAMUSEMENT(S) A63 4BAR(S) -bells A63B 21/072 18CHEST(S) -expanders for exercising A63B 23/00 24CHEST(S) -expanders for gymnastics A63B 21/00 4CONTROL(S) for exercising machines A63B 24/00 25DUMB bells A63B 21/072 18MUSCLES gymnastic apparatus for exercising MUSCLES A63B 21/00 4RECREATION A63 4WEIGHT(S) -lifting gymnastic apparatus A63B 21/00 4

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