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6389894 Method for determining the heights of multiple jumps  
Comparable values for the heights of the individual jumps in a series of multiple jumps can be achieved, if defined initial conditions for first and second successive integrations of measured...
6374670 Non-invasive gut motility monitor  
An apparatus ( 4 ) and method of non-invasive monitoring of gut motility. An ingestible magnet ( 10, M) is swallowed by the patient ( 12 ) and then linear and rotational movement is directionally...
6349266 Remote control qualifier  
This remote control qualifier, typically a radio frequency (RF) qualifier, is an apparatus for monitoring a mechanical torque wrench with torque switch. The torque wrench includes a means for...
6342028 Magnetic counter for exercise equipment  
The present invention 10 discloses a device for counting the repetitions of various types of exercise machines 12 . A permanent magnet 14 is attached to a movable member, e.g., a weight stack ...
6325767 Strength measuring device for the measurement of muscle strength of singular muscle groups of an individual  
A device for measuring the force-exerting ability of human muscle groups, comprising at least one pressing element which works together with a force-measuring unit which can measure the force...
6272924 Apparatus and methods for a human extender  
A human extender controller for interface between a human operator and a physical object through a physical plant. The human extender controller uses an inner-feedback loop to increase the...
6266623 Sport monitoring apparatus for determining loft time, speed, power absorbed and other factors such as height  
The invention detects the loft time and/or speed of a vehicle, such as a sporting vehicle, during activities of moving and jumping. A loft sensor detects when the vehicle leaves the ground and when...
6251048 Electronic exercise monitor  
An electronic activity monitor for monitoring the performance of an activity such as an exercise comprises an activity detector responsive to motion associated with the performance of the activity...
6238319 Portable athletic starting block  
A portable starting block, used by track athletes, is constructed of sections of two lightweight aluminum extrusions. One of these extrusions comprises a foot pedal portion having a generally...
6228000 Machine and method for measuring strength of muscles with aid of a computer  
Method and apparatus for testing the muscle strength of a subject wherein both static and dynamic strength tests are conducted on the subject during which forces exerted by the muscles are measured...
6217529 Pubococcygeal training biofeedback device  
A training device is disclosed for exercising the pubococcygeal or pelvic floor muscles, for example in the treatment of incontinence. The device includes a cylindrical, deformable probe for...
6186961 Physical capacity assessment system  
A testing apparatus of a physical capacity assessment system has a support base, a column extending upwardly from the base and a workstation to which load is applied by an individual being tested...
6167356 System for measuring a jump  
A system is disclosed that can measure the vertical height and/or the hang time of a jump. The system includes an acceleration detector, a controller, a display, a power source and a case that...
6159130 Measuring method and measuring system  
The invention relates to a measuring method and a measuring system, particularly suited for measuring the function of at least one organ of a user non-invasively. The system comprises a transmitter...
6149550 Muscle strength testing apparatus  
A muscle strength testing and measuring apparatus contains a bar-like strength testing mechanism slidably placed over a pair of upright posts for adjustment of vertical position and allowing a...
6119516 Biofeedback system for monitoring the motion of body joint  
A biofeedback system for self-monitoring of selected body motions includes configurable mounting appliances, compatible twist, stretch and flexure sensors, coded means for positioning and orienting...
6093119 Football training and evaluation apparatus  
A football training and evaluation apparatus has a frame, a contacting element, and a force transferring member connected to the frame and the contacting element. A measuring-signaling element is...
6090017 One-way travel computation detect device for exerciser  
A one-way travel computation detector device for an exerciser having at least three sensors provided with an operation route of any movable exerciser wherein the sensors are equally spaced from one...
6073489 Testing and training system for assessing the ability of a player to complete a task  
A system for assessing a user's movement capabilities creates an accurate simulation of sport to quantify and train several novel performance constructs by employing: proprietary optical sensing...
6068581 Method and apparatus for testing and exercising pelvic muscles  
A pelvic floor muscle weight training kit includes a casing with a cap and a bottom, a set of weights, and a retaining member mounted on each of the weights. The cap has a first inside thread, and...
6065337 Method and apparatus for measuring pediatric biomechanics  
A pediatric biomechanics model provides accurate information regarding the types and magnitudes of forces that children can apply to products such as toys. The model is used to obtain measurements...
6032530 Biofeedback system for sensing body motion and flexure  
A method and apparatus for monitoring key components of body movement and flexure during kinetic activities, and providing intuitive, audible, real time biofeedback to the user. The system uses one...
6013041 Apparatus and method for simulating therapeutic manipulation  
An apparatus and method are shown for simulating therapeutic manipulations with reduced risk of injury. The apparatus of the present invention includes a reciprocating body which fits into an axial...
6013039 Patella displacement tester  
A device for evaluating the patellafemoral joint is provided herein. The device measures movement of the patella in response to a lateral test force applied against the patella by a displacer, when...
5919148 Apparatus and method for evaluation of shoulder stability  
Apparatus for evaluating the stability of the shoulder joint of a human subject includes a rotatable, elbow-holding assembly that has sensors and associated processing components for producing an...
5897457 Athletic performance monitoring system  
An athletic performance evaluation device utilizes ultrasonic sensing circuitry or infrared sensing circuitry, a vibration sensitive switch, and an audio input to signal a microprocessor to start a...
5898111 Method and apparatus for performing isoinertial box lifting  
A lift box and system simulates the lifting of a crate or box having cutout handles disposed therein. The lift box includes the normal hand hole cutouts, a structural frame adapted to hold a...
5890997 Computerized system for the design, execution, and tracking of exercise programs  
A computerized system and method for the design, execution and tracking of exercise programs including portable microprocessor controlled data controllers to instruct and record the actual computed...
5857939 Exercise device with audible electronic monitor  
An electronic exercise monitor for monitoring the repetitive performance of an exercise comprises a switch having a contact member connected to a displaceable member of the exercise equipment, the...
5816823 Input device and method for interacting with motion pictures incorporating content-based haptic feedback  
An input device and method for interacting with motion pictures incorporating content-based haptic response is provided. Content data relating to the motion picture is stored in a content data...
5747688 Dynamometer for determining human force  
A dynamometer for determining a force applied by a human has a pulling element adapted to be pulled by a user, an indicating device indicating a force applied by a user to the pulling element, a...
5745028 Directional motion instrumentation system  
A training system for monitoring kinetic activities of an individual uses one or more transducers that are highly directionally sensitive to detect certain characteristics of a user's activity,...
5682327 Universal controller for continuous passive motion devices  
A universal controller for controlling a plurality of types of continuous passive motion (CPM) devices includes a control panel. Input keys are located within the control panel and provide input...
5679004 Myoelectric feedback system  
A system and method is provided for learning, training and rehabilitation in which comparison is made of representative electrical signals produced by both a teacher (12) and a student (14) during...
5662591 Apparatus for exercising and measuring strength of a patient's limb and an adjustable pivot clamp  
An apparatus for measuring the strength of and for performing physical therapy exercises to strengthen a patient's limb. The device includes a pair of pivot clamps each having a end for connecting...
RE35598 Strength analyzer and method of using same  
An otherwise conventional Jamar dynamometer is provided with a force transducer. The analog output of the force transducer is sampled at regular intervals and converted to a sequence of digital...
5643138 Electronic hand-muscle developer  
An electronic hand-muscle developer which includes a casing having a connector; a hollow flexible grip filled up with air and connected to the connector; a pressure inductor mounted in the...
5577981 Virtual reality exercise machine and computer controlled video system  
This invention relates to computer controlled exercise machines and provides the user with a wide variety of interactive exercise options controlled by software. A virtual reality hybrid of virtual...
5512025 User-programmable computerized console for exercise machines  
A control console for exercise machines such as treadmills having a microprocessor to generate signals to control the exercise. The console is operable to control an exercise program comprising a...
5484389 Instrumented orthopedic restraining device and method of use  
A personal orthopedic restraining device for use to restrain flexibly connected body portions of an individual and a method of use are provided. The personal orthopedic restraining device includes...
5483832 Device for monitoring the contractability of the pelvic floor muscles  
A device for monitoring the contractibility of the pelvic floor muscles is provided in which a probe, having a plurality of elastically deformable chambers, is connected to a fluid filled conduit...
5484355 System for therapeutic exercise and evaluation  
Computer exercise system including at least two exercise devices coupled to a computer through a serial mouse port. These devices provide on/off signals to the computer indicating when the devices...
5467652 Apparatus and method for determining response parameters of a runner to a start signal  
A runners' training apparatus and method are disclosed, the apparatus for measuring pressures exerted on starting blocks by a runner's feet responsive to a start signal and measuring time intervals...
5435799 Circuit training exercise apparatus  
An exercise apparatus includes the combination of a multipurpose exercise machine capable of allowing a person to perform a number of different anaerobic exercises thereon and an aerobic exercise...
5435798 Exercise apparatus with electronically variable resistance  
A resistance exercise apparatus employs a suspended weight as the primary source of resistance. A variable torque drive system is coupled to the suspended weight to selectively alter the amount of...
5403252 Exercise apparatus and method for simulating hill climbing  
A climbing exercise apparatus is provided having a frame on which two pedals are pivotally mounted to provide a user with a vertically reciprocating exercise movement, and a control panel for user...
5369601 Method and apparatus for equestrian monitoring for instruction and training  
A method and apparatus for equestrian monitoring for instruction and training comprises a plurality of force sensing devices which quantify the force interaction between a rider and a horse at...
5348519 Exercise and diagnostic apparatus and method  
A horizontal support arm is mounted for upward and downward movement on a vertical support column. An interface unit having an actual mass value is disposed on a free end of the horizontal support...
5331851 Method for measuring the working condition of muscles and measuring and training system for measurements of the working condition of muscles and for muscle training  
The invention relates to a method for measuring the working condition of muscles, and to a measuring and training system for measuring the working condition of muscles and muscle training. Muscles...
5318487 Exercise system and method for managing physiological intensity of exercise  
An exercise management system is disclosed for maintaining a user's level of exercise intensity (such as measured by heart rate) at a target level while exercising. In one embodiment, the system...
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