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5054771 Computer-interactive game machine with swing-action  
In this invention, a computer-interactive swingable member with a seat thereon is suspended from a swing-support member and swingable in a vertical arc by leg-and-feet muscle power with the feet of...
5042799 Portable arm and leg exercise device utilizing a friction force resister  
A portable exercise device for exercising and strengthening a user's arm and leg muscles which utilizes a spring mechanism connected to an adjustable lever arm which the user must pivot in the...
5037089 Exercise device having variable resistance capability  
An exercise device for use in weight training, body building, and the like, in which exertion against resistance is utilized to promote bodily development. The device has a training load with a...
5031901 Flywheel brake mechanism for an exercise device  
An exercise device is described in which a flywheel fitted in a frame structure and rotated by a rider is provided with a brake mechanism for selectively braking the rotation of the flywheel, as...
5020794 Motor control for an exercise machine simulating a weight stack  
In an exercise machine where an electric motor is used to simulate a weight stack a more realistic feel plus stability of operation is achieved by compensating the torque output of the motor for...
5020795 Physical therapy and exercise apparatus for body limbs  
An operating unit (14) is detachably mounted on frame (12) in the form of a chair. The operating unit includes a lever arm assembly (16) mounted on a subframe (18) and rotatable by the leg of the...
5016871 Exercise machine resistance controller  
The speed of operating structure of an exercise machine is sensed and rotates a worm gear interconnected to a reduction gear assembly to rotate a driver at a preselected rate. The driver is...
5011142 Exercise control system  
A control system for an exercise machine includes a closed loop hydraulic circuit. The single control system allows an exercise machine to operate in either isokinetic or isodynamic modes. The...
4989861 Pulse force generating and loading exercise device and method  
An exercise device is provided together with a method for using the device which, when used either independently or in combination with a conventional exercise apparatus, generates a series of...
4944288 Physiotherapy apparatus  
The invention provides apparatus for use by a physiotherapist, for measuring the force exerted by a patient, and for exercising a patient, particularly in a rehabilitation program. The apparatus is...
4893811 Exerciser  
An exercising machine which uses an electromagnet assembly as the resistance to be overcome in moving of the movable section of the exerciser relative to the fixed section of the exerciser. This...
4893808 Exercise apparatus for the neck  
A neck exercise apparatus which allows movement about three machine axes which correspond to the cervical axes of flexion/extension, lateral flexion and rotation. Selective resistance to movement...
4872668 Multidirectional exerciser  
An isokinetic multidirectional exerciser utilizes an articulated boom mounted to a supporting base for pivotal movement relative to the base. The articulated boom preferably uses two arms which are...
4869497 Computer controlled exercise machine  
A computer controlled exercise machine in which the user selects an exercise mode and its profile by programming the computer. Signals are produced by the program to control a resistive force...
4865315 Dedicated microprocessor controlled exercise resistance machine  
A hydraulic exercise machine which employs the use of a fluid actuator and a servo pump mechanism controlled by an integrated microprocessor device. The dedicated microprocessor control is...
4846466 Microprocessor controlled electro-hydraulic exercise system  
An exercise device is provided having a working arm structure which has its proximal end rotatably mounted to a frame. Exercise force is to be applied at the working arm's distal end to rotate the...
4842274 Exercise apparatus  
An exercise apparatus comprises a variable speed rotary driving device which generates a torque having a magnitude dependent on its speed of rotation; an adjustable speed control which controls the...
4828257 Electronically controlled exercise system  
A system and method for providing an exercise program at a desired pace throughout each repetition and which applies resistance against a user's efforts based upon user performance history and user...
4811946 Weight lifting apparatus  
An electro-mechanical weight lifting device is presented which allows a person to excercise by selecting a desired weight electronically. The present invention comprises a plurality of tension...
4778175 Electronic control of resistance force for exercise machine  
An improved electronic control system for an exercise machine of the type having electrically actuated brakes as the resistance force for the exercise. The accuracy of the system in terms of actual...
4768779 Back exercise apparatus with a neck exercise attachment  
A back exercise machine having a neck exercise attachment which allows movement about three machine axes corresponding to the cervical axes of flexion/extension, lateral flexion and rotation....
4765315 Particle brake clutch muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus  
A muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus includes a movable fixture against which an actuating force can be applied; a particle brake clutch for applying a braking force to the fixture in...
4765613 Progressive resistance exercise device  
A resistance mechanism for exercise devices which progressively varies resistance applied to a lifting mechanism in only positive resistance directions, while reducing the resistance to...
4752066 Footstep exerciser  
A footstep exerciser comprises a base frame assembly to be installed on a floor, a crank shaft rotatably supported on the frame assembly and provided at the opposite ends thereof with a pair of...
4751440 Electrical control circuit for isokinetic exercise equipment  
An electrical circuit governs the speed and resisting torque of a permanent magnet electric generator which is employed as a means for generating resistance for an isokinetic physical exercise...
4750738 Physical exercise apparatus for isokinetic and eccentric training  
A physical exercise apparatus for isokinetic and eccentric training which employs a permanent magnet electric motor/generator as the means for generating positive and negative loads. An electrical...
4746113 Automatically adjustable exercise equipment, and control system and method therefor  
A weight changing system includes a body carrying a plurality of pins which body is fixedly aligned with respect to the top of a weight stack so that the pins carried by the body are aligned with...
4730829 Exercise machine  
An exercise machine (2) includes side frame members (6). Electromagnetic brakes (62) supported on movable carriages (66) slide along side frame members (6). Carriage (66) includes a hinge (100) for...
4726582 Programmable exercise system  
A physical training apparatus having at least one load member for engagement with and movement by an individual throughout a predetermined range of movement. A variable clutch device selectively...
4711450 Multi-mode exercising apparatus  
A computer controlled exercising apparatus is disclosed which includes a rotary actuator having an output shaft, and a hydraulic power system for powering the actuator in either rotational...
4691694 Muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus  
A muscle exercise and rahabilitation apparatus includes a movable fixture against which a force can be applied; a servo motor having an output shaft coupled to the fixture; a strain gauge...
4650185 Exercise machine with improved load varying arrangement  
An exercise machine having a beam pivoted off center, with a weight movable along the beam under control of a motor. A cable connects the beam to a handle or other device for assumption by the...
4643418 Exercise treadmill  
A safety interlock for an electric exercise treadmill having an electric powered tilt motor for varying the inclination of the exercise surface. The interlock protects the area below the treadmill...
4628910 Muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus  
A muscle exercise and rehabilitation apparatus comprises a movable arm against which a force can be applied; a servo motor mechanically coupled to the arm through a gear reducer; a sensing device...
4609189 Operator controlled variable force exercising machine  
A exercising machine in which the force placed on the user of the machine can be rapidly varied by the user while the user is exercising with the machine including a pivotal frame for holding...
4602373 Variable reactive force exercise device  
A variable, reactive force, exercise device which employs a generator with variably positionable commutation brushes and a short circuit load therebetween, to supply a variable opposition force for...
4544154 Passive programmable resistance device  
A passive programmable resistance device uses a closed loop feedback for controlling resistance to rotational or translational motion of an object. One or more actual parameters, such as force or...
4531727 Weight lifting exercise device  
An exercise device has an outer tank containing a supply of liquid and an inner container with mechanism for receiving a portion of the liquid from the tank when the container is in a first...
4519603 Exercise device  
Apparatus that offers its users high intensity exercise through a leg operated, rotary motion mode of exercise in which the rotary motion is selectively interrupted so as to allow a beneficial,...
4473226 Electric ratchet  
An electronic ratchet for allowing the application of mechanical resistance to an output shaft in one direction while ratcheting in the opposite direction, which comprises, in combination: (a)...
4471957 Method and apparatus for rehabilitation of damaged limbs  
A method and apparatus for the rehabilitation of damaged limbs for use in the operation of a tool wherein accessories with handles corresponding to the handles of familiar tools are attached to a...
4452445 Loading device for physiological examinations  
Physiological loading device having a central pedal drive shaft 5 which drives via a freewheel a drum-shaped wheel 21 with inner gearing to which are advantageously coupled three follower gears....
4408613 Interactive exercise device  
In the preferred and illustrated embodiments, an interactive exercise device is disclosed. One embodiment utilizes an exercise bicycle wherein wheel speed and force are monitored. An...
4402503 Exercise bicycle  
This exercise bicycle includes a frame having a front fork portion supporting a pair of handlebars and mounting a rotatable wheel; a rear ground-engaging support portion, and an intermediate...
4358105 Programmed exerciser apparatus and method  
An exerciser is disclosed, of the type providing automatically controlled variations of effort levels, wherein "random" variations of effort level are included which are not predictable by the...
4354676 Exerciser  
An exerciser bar is supported for rotation and acts against an hydraulic cylinder with the angle of the bar and the pressure in the cylinder measured and fed to a micro computer which, using this...
4323237 Adaptive exercise apparatus  
An adaptive exercise apparatus which provides a variable load against which a person may exercise, monitors the performance of the person against the load by measuring the work done in a...
4244021 Ergometric exerciser  
An ergometric exerciser of the constant work type using a mechanical to electrical transducer as its basis is described. The exerciser is controlled by a single chip microcomputer and associated...
4235437 Robotic exercise machine and method  
An automatically controlled exercise machine which is intended to produce optimal development of skeletal muscle strength for athletic purposes and in physical rehabilitation. The mechanical...
4204673 Dual-tread exerciser  
Exercising devices include rotatable treads and arm supports for using both the arms and the legs, and some of the exercising devices, particularly of the treadmill type having continuous treads,...
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