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Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
InactiveUS6921351B1Convenient and affordable and effectiveEffective exercise and dietary and health programPhysical therapies and activitiesWireless architecture usageRemote systemThe Internet
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system having a remote computer, and a transmission medium preferably including the Internet that couples the local system to the remote system for data communication between the local system and the remote system. The remote system may receive local system data from the local system concerning the use of the exercise apparatus, and the local system may receive remote system data from the remote system concerning the operation of the exercise apparatus. The local computer preferably controls the operation of the exercise apparatus based upon a modifiable script stored in a read / write memory of the local computer, which can be updated by the remote system. A method for controlling an exercise apparatus includes running a modifiable script on a local computer to control the use and to monitor the operation of an exercise apparatus, and communicating with a remote system, preferably via the Internet, to provide the remote system with data concerning the use of the exercise apparatus. The script is stored in read / write memory of the local computer and remote system data received from the remote system may include at least a portion of a new script to be stored in the read / write memory of the local computer.
Owner:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
Stationary Exercise Equipment
A control system and method for exercise equipment and the like provides a way to simulate a physical activity in a manner that takes into account the physics of the physical activity being simulated to provide an accurate simulation. According to one aspect of the present invention, the control system and method takes into account the physics of the corresponding physical activity to generate a virtual or predicted value of a variable such as velocity, acceleration, force, or the like. The difference between the virtual or expected physical variable and a measured variable is used as a control input to control resistance forces of the exercise equipment in a way that causes the user to experience forces that are the same or similar to the forces that would be encountered if the user were actually performing the physical activity being simulated rather than using the exercise equipment.
Owner:RADOW SCOTT B
Methods and apparatuses for rehabilitation and training
InactiveUS20060293617A1Significant motionAvoid structural overloadingPhysical therapies and activitiesLocal control/monitoringThree degrees of freedomEngineering
A rehabilitation apparatus with at least three degrees of freedom of motion, comprising: a plurality of brakes; a motor, wherein the motor is operationally connected to the brakes; a plurality of surfaces, wherein each of a plurality of the surfaces correlates to a brake; and, wherein when the motor is activated, the brakes are selectively advanced to make contact with the surfaces causing friction between the brakes and the surfaces and thus causing variable resistance in the three degrees of freedom to the apparatus based on the extent of advancement of the brakes.
Owner:MOTORIKA
Exercise system and method
ActiveUS20140038781A1Physical therapies and activitiesDrug and medicationsDigital videoMovement system
A method for providing cycling classes to remote users comprising providing information about available cycling classes that can be accessed via a digital communication network by a user at a remote location for display at the remote location, receiving from the user a selection of one of the available cycling classes for display at the remote location, and sending digital video and audio content comprising the selected cycling class from a server to a computer associated with a stationary bike at the remote location for display to the user on a display screen associated with the stationary bike. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is streamed for display to the user in substantially in real-time. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is archived content provided from a database.
Owner:PELOTON INTERACTIVE INC
Methods and Apparatuses for Rehabilitation and Training
ActiveUS20080161733A1Avoid structural overloadingPhysical therapies and activitiesLocal control/monitoringThree degrees of freedomEngineering
Owner:MOTORIKA
Exercise device including adjustable, inelastic straps
InactiveUS7044896B2Easy to adjustEffective centeringResilient force resistorsTherapy exerciseWhole bodyEngineering
An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a user selected resistance from nearly zero resistance to the user's full body weight, the ability to easily adjust between exercises and between users, and the ability to balance the device between reconfigurations to provide for ease-of-use. The device includes an inelastic adjustable length member with two arms and a grip at both ends, and a centrally located anchor that provides for a distribution of the length between the arms. In one embodiment, the exercise device is compact and can be removably attached to a door frame. When grabbing each of the grips and uniformly pulling away from the anchor, the arms of the device center on the anchor.
Owner:JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
Exercise system and method
A method for providing cycling classes to remote users comprising providing information about available cycling classes that can be accessed via a digital communication network by a user at a remote location for display at the remote location, receiving from the user a selection of one of the available cycling classes for display at the remote location, and sending digital video and audio content comprising the selected cycling class from a server to a computer associated with a stationary bike at the remote location for display to the user on a display screen associated with the stationary bike. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is streamed for display to the user in substantially in real-time. In various exemplary embodiments, the digital and audio content sent to the computer associated with the stationary bike is archived content provided from a database.
Owner:PELOTON INTERACTIVE INC
Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
InactiveUS7575536B1Convenient and affordable and effectivePhysical therapies and activitiesTelemedicineRemote systemEngineering
Owner:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
Mobile systems and methods for heath, exercise and competition
InactiveUS20050233861A1Convenient and affordable and effectiveEffective exercise and dietary and health programPhysical therapies and activitiesClubsRemote systemThe Internet
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system having a remote computer, and a transmission medium preferably including the Internet that couples the local system to the remote system for data communication between the local system and the remote system. The remote system may receive local system data from the local system concerning the use of the exercise apparatus, and the local system may receive remote system data from the remote system concerning the operation of the exercise apparatus. The local computer preferably controls the operation of the exercise apparatus based upon a modifiable script stored in a read / write memory of the local computer, which can be updated by the remote system. A method for controlling an exercise apparatus includes running a modifiable script on a local computer to control the use and to monitor the operation of an exercise apparatus, and communicating with a remote system, preferably via the Internet, to provide the remote system with data concerning the use of the exercise apparatus. The script is stored in read / write memory of the local computer and remote system data received from the remote system may include at least a portion of a new script to be stored in the read / write memory of the local computer.
Owner:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
Exercise equipment with interactive gaming component
Method and apparatus for encouraging significant exercise by a user of an exercise machine, by utilizing an interactive game that can be networked. The game controller is integrated into the exercise machine along with one or more sensors that supply interactive game inputs to the controller and also with one or more actuators that provide interactive game feedback output by the controller. For example, the sensors sense one or more of: an exercise rate, force, frequency, and repetition count; a button click, trigger squeeze, and joystick movement; a force on a steering wheel, handlebar, and flight stick; a tilting force; a key press, touch screen touch, and switch activation; sound, heat, smell, and moisture. For example, the actuators output from the controller game-related feedback including one or more of: vibration, impact force, movement, heat, cold, moving air, sound, visual effects, changes of exercise resistance and rate, scent and moisture.
Owner:MATHIS CHRISTOPHER
Method and apparatus for remote interactive exercise and health equipment
InactiveUS7510509B2Convenient and affordable and effectiveOverall healthPhysical therapies and activitiesClubsRemote systemRemote computer
An exercise system includes a local system having an exercise apparatus and an associated local computer, where the local computer controls and monitors the operation and use, respectively, of the exercise apparatus. The system further includes a remote system having a remote computer, and a transmission medium including a telephone line that couples the local system to the remote system for data communication between the local system and the remote system. The remote system may receive local system data from the local system concerning the use of the exercise apparatus, and the local system may receive remote system data from the remote system concerning the operation of the exercise apparatus. The local computer preferably controls the operation of the exercise apparatus based upon a modifiable script stored in a read / write memory of the local computer, which can be updated by the remote system. A method for controlling an exercise apparatus includes running a modifiable script on a local computer to control the use and to monitor the operation of an exercise apparatus, and communicating with a remote system to provide the remote system with data concerning the use of the exercise apparatus. The script is stored in read / write memory of the local computer and remote system data received from the remote system may include at least a portion of a new script to be stored in the read / write memory of the local computer.
Owner:ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
Exercise bike
ActiveUS20100234185A1Increase resistanceFrictional force resistorsMovement coordination devicesPower sensorAccelerometer
An exercise bike may include a magnetic braking system to resist rotation of a flywheel. The magnetic braking system may be magnets mounted on brackets selectively pivoted relative to the frame to increase or decrease the resistance opposing rotation of the flywheel. The brackets may be pivoted using a brake adjustment assembly joined to the brackets in such a manner that the magnetic forces resisting rotation of the flywheel increase or decrease in a proportional manner over at least a portion of the adjustment range of the brake adjustment assembly. The exercise bike may further include a console that displays information, such as power. The power may be estimated from a look-up table using the crank or flywheel speed of the exercise bike measured using a speed sensor and the tilt angle of the brackets relative to a reference point measured using a power sensor that includes an accelerometer.
Owner:NAUTILUS INC
Method and system for automatically evaluating physical health state using a game
InactiveUS6852069B2Automatic measurementPromotion of healthPhysical therapies and activitiesRespiratory organ evaluationPhysical healthDisplay device
A method and system for automatically evaluating the state of a user's physical health includes a game for maintaining the use's interest as he exercises and which automatically measures and evaluates the user's physical strength and health and provides an exercise prescription. The method has a game execution and measurement step performed via a main controller section with a display device, a memory and a virtual subject in the game space. Multiple standardized protocols are selected according to measurements reflected in the game and the virtual subject, reflecting an exercise state of the user on the basis of an exercise state of a reference person in the game. Measuring / reading / storing / displaying physical strength and health information occur after generating events for measuring the physical strength and health information such as particular situations, letters, sounds, voices, etc., in the game content.
Owner:CODISOFT
Exercise device for exercising upper body simultaneously with lower body exercise
Abstract of the Disclosure Exercise apparatus for exercising the upper body simultaneously with lower body exercise, comprising a lower body exercise machine and at least one upper body exercise module positioned for use in conjunction with the lower body exercise machine. The upper body exercise module comprises an elongated connector having first and second ends; a user engagement connected to the elongated connector first end for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user; and a resistance mechanism for resisting a force applied to the first end of the elongated connector. Each upper body exercise module is adapted to provide resistance to a full, natural arm swing of at least one arm of the user. Various types of lower body exercise machines, resistance devices, user engagements, relationships between the upper body exercise module and the lower body exercise machine, and exercise methods using the apparatus are disclosed.
Owner:WILKINSON WILLIAM T
Devices, systems and methods for interaction in a virtual environment
The present disclosure provides a systems devices and methods for an exercise gaming platform particularly suited for multiple users. The exercise gaming platform has a variable resistance exercise device operatively coupled to a virtual reality environment rendered by a computer such that user exercise motion on the variable resistance exercise device translates to movement of an avatar representing the user in the virtual reality environment and wherein the virtual reality environment has collision objects capable of a collision with the avatar representing the user in the virtual environment, and wherein the collision of a collision object with the avatar representing the user in the virtual environment causes the resistance level of the user's variable resistance exercise device to change. Also disclosed are methods for providing power to virtual machines and methods for procedurally generating virtual terrain changes in response to changes of resistance on a variable resistance exercise device.
Owner:GREENBAUM ERIC A
Exercising apparatus with varying length arms
InactiveUS20070117683A1Conserves the momentum generated by the movement of the userEasy to monitorSpace saving gamesFrictional force resistorsReciprocating motionEngineering
An exercise apparatus, such as a front end or an upright elliptical trainer, includes a drive mechanism connected to a first reciprocating member and a second reciprocating member. Each reciprocating member includes a footpad that travels in an elliptical path. The exercise apparatus also includes a first arm member and a second arm member connected to the drive mechanism. Each arm member includes a first portion having a handle that travels in a back and forth path and a second portion having at least a part of which that travels in a circular or elliptical path. To convert the circular motion of the second portion to the back and forth motion of the handle, the second portion has an effective variable length that permits the distance between a first connection point and a second connection point of the arm members to change as the drive mechanism is actuated.
Owner:ICON IP
Method and apparatus for measuring exercise performance
ActiveUS20080015089A1High levelPhysical therapies and activitiesAxially engaging brakesExercise performanceDisplay device
An integrated sensor apparatus capable of detecting exercise equipment parameters such as power output and cadence is designed so as to be easily retrofittable to existing equipment. To the extent that a particular sensor uses friction measurement, it can supplant an existing friction causing device on the equipment. Additionally, the sensor can communicate, wirelessly if desired, with a processing device. The processing device is capable of receiving and processing a plurality of sensor signals. The processing device can then output processed signals to a display, so that a plurality of people joining in a group exercise or competition can easily track their relative performance in real-time.
Owner:ARTIS LLC
Exercise bike
An exercise bike may include a magnetic braking system to resist rotation of a flywheel. The magnetic braking system may be magnets mounted on brackets selectively pivoted relative to the frame to increase or decrease the resistance opposing rotation of the flywheel. The brackets may be pivoted using a brake adjustment assembly joined to the brackets in such a manner that the magnetic forces resisting rotation of the flywheel increase or decrease in a proportional manner over at least a portion of the adjustment range of the brake adjustment assembly. The exercise bike may further include a console that displays information, such as power. The power may be estimated from a look-up table using the crank or flywheel speed of the exercise bike measured using a speed sensor and the tilt angle of the brackets relative to a reference point measured using a power sensor that includes an accelerometer.
Owner:NAUTILUS INC
Total body exercise machine with adjustable railings and/or adjustable incline
An exercise apparatus comprising a lower body exercise machine, at least one upper body exercise module positioned for engagement by a user of the machine, each module adapted to provide resistance to the user's full natural arm swing. Each module comprises an elongated connector, a user engagement connected to one end of the elongated connector for engaging or being engaged by a body appendage of a user, and a resistance mechanism for resisting a tensile force applied to the end of the elongated connector. The apparatus comprises a mechanism for adjusting the incline of the user platform of the lower body exercise machine and / or a mechanism for adjusting an attached railing between a close position suitable for gripping by the user and a far position sufficiently distant from the close position to prevent interference with the full natural arm swing of the user.
Owner:WILKINSON WILLIAM T
Stationary exercise equipment
A control system and method for exercise equipment and the like provides a way to simulate a physical activity in a manner that takes into account the physics of the physical activity being simulated to provide an accurate simulation. According to one aspect of the present invention, the control system and method takes into account the physics of the corresponding physical activity to generate a virtual or predicted value of a variable such as velocity, acceleration, force, or the like. The difference between the virtual or expected physical variable and a measured variable is used as a control input to control resistance forces of the exercise equipment in a way that causes the user to experience forces that are the same or similar to the forces that would be encountered if the user were actually performing the physical activity being simulated rather than using the exercise equipment.
Owner:RADOW SCOTT B
Exercise apparatus for simulating skating movement
An exercise apparatus used to simulate skating or roller blading movement in a user includes a pair of sleds or shuttles which include a pedal adapted to support the foot of a user standing thereon. The shuttles are movable along a respective guide assembly consisting of one or more rails which curve away from each other extending from proximate forwardmost ends, outwardly and rearwardly. The rail assemblies are provided in a substantially mirror arrangement and curve downwardly from their respective forwardmost ends to a lowermost distal portion. A guide member is provided to assist in positioning and maintaining the shuttles in sliding movement along each guide assembly, whereby the reciprocal sliding movement of the shuttles along an associated guide assembly acts to guide the feet of the user in skating or roller blade movement.
Owner:TECHNOGYM INT
Exercise device grips and accessories for exercise devices
InactiveUS7090622B2Easy to adjustEasily vary length of deviceResilient force resistorsTherapy exerciseEngineeringBody Regions
An exercise device having many advantageous features is described, including the ability to provide a variety of different accessory grips to the user, and the ability to easily mount the device to a wall. One exercise device described is an inelastic resistance device having integral hand grips. The accessory grips are removably attachable to the integral grip of an exercising device, and provide for gripping by the hands, foot or other body parts. The selection of a specific accessory grip allows the user to exercise by specific body parts and provides for a greater number of possible exercises. Accessory grips are attachable to the integral grips, greatly adding to the flexibility of the device. In addition, a novel hand grip is described having a plurality of cords that can be selected for gripping, and a bracket for mounting a door jamb mountable exercise device to a wall is described.
Owner:JFXD TRX ACQ LLC
Stationary exercise bicycle
InactiveUS6669603B1Improve reliabilityReduce maintenanceFrictional force resistorsMovement coordination devicesMechanical componentsLife span
The invention is directed to a stationary bicycle which has load-providing components allowing for fine-tuned adjustment of the selected load. The load providing components are made of relatively simple mechanical components so as to increase the reliability, reduce the maintenance and provide a relatively smooth cycling feel. In addition, the invention is directed to a stationary bicycle which is manufactured using specific materials and processes so as to provide for a reliable product having a relatively long life cycle characterized by reliable functioning. Furthermore, the stationary bicycle of the invention comprises a design which allows for ergonomic fine tuning of the relative positioning between the various components thereof so as to provide ergonomic adjustments thereby reducing the risk of injury to the body of the individual and allowing for a more efficient workout.
Owner:MAD DOGG ATHLETICS
Closed loop control of resistance in a resistance-type exercise system
InactiveUS20060234840A1Accurately achieve desired power outputLimited resistanceTherapy exerciseFrictional force resistorsElectrical resistance and conductanceUser input
An exercise system includes a user input arrangement; a rotatable member that rotates in response to an input force applied by a user on the user input arrangement; a power sensing arrangement that senses power applied to the rotatable member due to the input force applied by the user; and a variable resistance arrangement interconnected with the power sensing arrangement and with the user input arrangement. The resistance arrangement applies resistance to rotation of the rotatable member, and is variable in response to the power sensing arrangement to vary the resistance applied to the rotatable member. The variable resistance arrangement may be a brake that interacts with the rotatable member to resist rotation of the rotatable member, and to thereby resist the input force applied by the user. The variable resistance arrangement includes a controller for controlling the brake in response to the power sensing arrangement.
Owner:SARIS CYCLING GROUP
Exerciser having magnetic retarding device
InactiveUS7004888B1Different strengthSuitable for operationFrictional force resistorsMovement coordination devicesFlywheelBrake shoe
An exerciser includes a flywheel rotatably attached onto a frame and coupled to a pair of foot pedals with a transmission device, an arch having one end rotatably coupled to the frame, one or more magnetic members attached to the arch and moveable toward or away from the flywheel, to adjust the magnetic retarding force to the flywheel. A brake shoe is attached to the other end of the arch, and movable to engage with and to brake the flywheel. A spring may bias the arch and the brake shoe away from the flywheel, to allow the brake shoe to be moved toward and against the flywheel and to brake the flywheel selectively. An actuating device may force the brake shoe of the arch to engage with and to brake the flywheel.
Owner:LUNG TUNG HAI +2
Exercise machine and method for use in training selected muscle groups
InactiveUS20060094569A1Enhance physical fitnessClubsFrictional force resistorsControl systemMuscle group
An exercise machine and a method for its use in training selected muscle groups by controlled use of brakes to resist crank movement adjustably at specific and adjustable controlled positions in the rotation of a crank. A control system may be incorporated to cause brake mechanisms to apply varying amounts of resistance to a pair of pedal-driven cranks to simulate the efforts required to ride an actual bicycle over a course including various upslopes and down-slopes.
Owner:DAY FRLIN J
Multiple Position Locking Handle For An Exercise Machine
ActiveUS20160256733A1Frictional force resistorsMovement coordination devicesExercise machineFixed position
A multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine for that is movable into a plurality of different positions when unlocked and that is retained in a single secure position when locked. The multiple position locking handle for an exercise machine generally includes a tubular base having a lower end and an upper end, an elongated member extending through the opening of the upper end of the tubular base and extending downwardly through at least a portion of the tubular base, a handle extending outwardly from the elongated member at an angle, and a locking device. The elongated member is movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the unlocked state and is substantially not movable within the tubular base when the locking device is in the locked state.
Owner:LAGREE TECH INC
Speed controlled strength machine
InactiveUS20100144496A1Frictional force resistorsMovement coordination devicesDriver/operatorUltimate tensile strength
A speed controlled strength machine is provided. The machine includes a frame and a number of support members. A driver is mounted to the frame and includes an adjustable speed controller. During exercise, the user engages grips / handles and pulls them via one-way clutches through the resistive movement of the driver. The clutches are engaged when the user is able to reach a predetermined speed, which is adjustable and controllable.
Owner:SCHMIDT DAVID H
Exercise device
A control system and method for exercise equipment and the like provides a way to simulate a physical activity in a manner that takes into account the physics of the physical activity being simulated to provide an accurate simulation. According to one aspect of the present invention, the control system and method takes into account the physics of the corresponding physical activity to generate a virtual or predicted value of a variable such as velocity, acceleration, force, or the like. The difference between the virtual or expected physical variable and a measured variable is used as a control input to control resistance forces of the exercise equipment in a way that causes the user to experience forces that are the same or similar to the forces that would be encountered if the user were actually performing the physical activity being simulated rather than using the exercise equipment.
Owner:WAHOO FITNESS LLC
System and Method for Simulating Environmental Conditions on an Exercise Bicycle
A stationary exercise cycle includes a simulation system for simulating real-world terrain based on environmental and other real-world conditions. Using topographical or other data, an actual location can be simulated. The exercise cycle may include a resistance mechanism that is adjusted based on changes in simulated slope, and by amounts simulating actual frictional and gravitational forces. The simulated speed of the rider, as well as speed and direction of a simulated wind, are used to determine a simulated air speed. Based on the simulated air speed, the simulation system determines the simulated air resistance hindering the rider, and changes reflective of the simulated air resistance are made by the resistance mechanism. The stationary exercise cycle takes into account actual or approximate physical information of the user in determining the real-world conditions that are simulated, including the height, weight, shape, and / or rising position of the rider.
Owner:IFIT INC
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