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5275045 Apparatus and method for use in assessing the lifting capability of a human subject  
The lifting capacity of a human subject is assessed through dynamic testing protocols utilizing a cylindrical robot that tracks the path of the lift and provides load position information to a data...
5242339 Apparatus and method for measuring subject work rate on an exercise device  
Method and apparatus for accurately simulating locomotion in a weightless environment, specifically to prevent atrophy of a subject's musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems during space...
5163443 System for testing hand, wrist, and forearm strength  
A system for measuring the forces which are applied by a limb of a living being, particularly the hand, wrist, and forearm of a human being, employs a plurality of cable members for conducting the...
5149084 Exercise machine with motivational display  
A stepping exercise apparatus with a motivational display is disclosed. The apparatus has a computer linked with the display and programmed to generate a pair of icons. One icon (the pace icon)...
5149313 Method for exercising and/or testing muscles of the lower trunk  
A method of testing muscles of the lower trunk of a subject human body including the steps of restraining the pelvis against movement, connecting to a movement arm to a resistance weight of known...
5135452 Apparatus for testing and/or exercising muscles of the human body  
Apparatus for exercising rotary neck muscles having a compound cam for transmitting forces from the neck muscles through a movement arm and to a resistance weight to lift the weight. A pin mounted...
5099689 Apparatus for determining the effective force applied by an oarsman  
Methods and apparatus for determining the effective force generated by an athlete acting upon a rowing apparatus are disclosed. A flexural member attached to the rowing apparatus and a footboard...
5061186 Voice-training apparatus  
In an apparatus for voice training, on several points of a student's body measuring devices are provided, which are connected to optical display devices. At each of these measuring devices, a...
5031455 Bicycle power meter  
A bicycle power meter having components which replace the rear axle hub assembly of a conventional chain driven bicycle. Inner and outer hubs are coupled to the usual freewheel chain drive cluster...
5029592 Multi-plane force transducer head for an isometric muscle testing apparatus  
A transducer head for a muscle testing apparatus has at least two and preferably three pressure test pads situated in three different test planes whereby different directional forces can be applied...
4921244 Apparatus for positive muscle training  
An apparatus for positive muscle training has a motor-driven auxiliary force device for applying a force to aid the force applied by the trainee to overcome a weight or other counterforce. A...
4919418 Computerized drive mechanism for exercise, physical therapy and rehabilitation  
Exercise equipment having a reciprocating extendible and retractible tension transmitting device is equipped with a control which restricts the extension to a constant velocity and impose a...
4885939 Dynamometer for testing eccentric contractions and concentric contractions with free-limb acceleration  
A human performance dynamometer for testing eccentric contractions and also concentric contractions of the human muscles. The dynamometer provides for free-limb acceleration during concentric...
4882677 Isometric strength testing method and equipment for disability evaluation  
New disability testing and evaluation software combined with an isometric strength testing machine provides a very complete and standardized means of determining disability in comparison with the...
4878384 Device for evaluating and measuring human sensory perception  
A device for evaluating and measuring human sensory perceptions by measuring muscle force applied against a finger button and displaying a maximum muscle force. To obtain an objective measurement,...
4845987 Cervical muscle exercising and testing apparatus  
An apparatus and method are provided for exercising and/or testing the cervical muscles and nerves. The apparatus includes a seat, a shoulder stabilizing assembly, and an assembly for positioning a...
4824103 Muscle Testing and exercising apparatus  
Different attachments that are connectable to a force transducer in easily interchangeable manner via standardized quick-disconnect coupling arrangements facilitate multiple use and applicability...
4805455 Muscle testing apparatus and method  
A method and apparatus for testing the strengths of muscles and muscle groups of a person. The apparatus comprises a support frame, a guide post, a support arm, and a force sensing device. The...
4779865 Exercise/therapy support system  
An exercise/therapy support system useable with a personal-exercise-type machine. A sonar ranging device monitors motion in the machine during exercise to produce an exercise-related, visual...
4757711 Oscilloscopic hand-dynamographic transducer  
A dynamometer comprising a first member, a second member which is movable relative to the first member along a predetermined path, a piston and cylinder arrangement for resisting movement of the...
4757453 Body activity monitor using piezoelectric transducers on arms and legs  
Clamping a piezoelectric transducer onto the arm produces a signal whose integration with respect to time corresponds directly to the energy produced by the arm's movement. By clamping four (4)...
4732038 Muscle testing method  
A method of testing the strength of a selected muscle or muscle group, comprising the steps of stabilizing a subject's body, and determining the range of motion of a body area moved by the selected...
4732381 Upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machin  
An upper body rotation assembly for a back test, rehabilitation and exercise machine designed for the isolated testing, rehabilitation and exercise of the lower back musculature of a person in...
4702108 Method and apparatus for measuring the isometric muscle strength of multiple muscle groups in the human body  
An apparatus and method for isometric muscle strength testing using a chair apparatus (40) having a support frame structure (42), a seat assembly (46), a foot rest assembly (60) and load cells...
4700950 Process for crushing cans  
A process for crushing objects, primarily to crush cans, which is comprised of the steps of using manual forces assisted by resultant inertia a ramming action impacted against the device. The...
4667513 Method and apparatus for detecting muscle fatigue  
A method of and an apparatus for estimating the degrees of the fatigue and pain of muscles and comparing subjects of different weights on the same basis by deriving the variation in the muscular...
4607841 Isometric exercise apparatus  
An exercise apparatus includes a stand having an upright support and a base. User engagable members are mounted on the upright support for the user to exert a force thereagainst. A scale is mounted...
4527795 Tethered swimmer's tank  
A tethered swimmer's tank for permitting a person to perform swimming exercises within a limited space being comprised of an open topped, water-filled tank and a harness device which is attached to...
4493485 Exercising apparatus and method  
An exercising apparatus and method incorporating an open loop system which monitors the activity of an exercising person and directs such activity by displaying the correlation of such activity...
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...
4463946 Fitness evaluation apparatus  
An apparatus for quantitatively measuring a person's physical fitness, agility and reaction time by measurement of the ability to maintain and regain balance including a balance beam on which the...
4462252 Trunk dynamometer  
A trunk dynamometer measures isometric and concentric strength and muscular endurance of the extensors and flexors of the lumbar and thoracic spine. A stabilization seat assembly immobilizes the...
4425797 Strength testing game system using a can  
A wrist or arm wrestling-type game system wherein the player tests or measures his strength by crushing one, two, or more cans, for example aluminum, beer-type cans within a measured time period....
4423630 Cyclic power monitor  
A cyclic power monitor measures a cyclically applied force applied by animal muscle power to a device and calculates the work done by the application of the force. The time between cyclic...
4394865 Apparatus for determining levels of physical loads  
An apparatus for determining levels of physical loads, having a housing with two switching elements disposed therein and electrically coupled to an indicator and through a cut-out switch to a power...
4375674 Kinesimetric method and apparatus  
Disclosed are apparatus and method for the determination of functional capability of bodies. Reach as well as velocity, acceleration and force generation at various positions may be determined for...
4333340 Device for measurement of muscular strength  
A bench device to be used for static or dynamic measurement of muscular forces with suitable opposing force providing means. The device comprises in combination a bunk (2) vertically adjustable on...
4307608 Apparatus for digitally displaying muscle strength  
This disclosure relates to an apparatus for digitally displaying muscle strength. This apparatus measures the output of a load cell under tension or compression and presents a digital readout of...
4218056 Restraint particularly suited for use as an aquatic training aid  
A restraint, particularly suited for use in exercising swimmers, characterized by a base adapted to be affixed to a wall of a water-filled pool, a socket of a truncated helmet-like configuration...
4147344 Tensioning type physical therapeutical treatment device  
The invention is a physical therapeutical treatment device for children suffering from diseases, or afflictions such as cerebral palsy. The system is provided with attractive toy-like elements that...
3998100 Exercise process and apparatus  
A process and apparatus for isokinetic muscular exercise wherein the speed of the exercise movement and the resistive forces are regulated to preset or predetermined values which are adjustable...
3995492 Sound-producing isometric exerciser  
An isometric exerciser formed by a pair of spaced bodies joined together by a link associated with a transducer and ensheathed in a cover to define a structure having a generally oblong...
3936047 Body physical conditioning machine  
A machine is equipped with a rotating support platform, which may have two distinct degrees of freedom or motion in the plane of said platform, which latter may be tilted at an angle to the...
3922918 Orthopedic muscle testing apparatus  
Muscle testing apparatus for simultaneously measuring different muscles includes a frame having two shafts rotatably pinned thereto about respective pivot axes. A lever is also rotatably pinned to...
3752473 WEIGHT LIFTING TYPE EXERCISER WITH INDICATOR  
An exercising apparatus for particularly exercising upper extremities of a person. The apparatus includes an upright frame and at least one weight plate vertically movable along the frame. A cable...
3717857 ATHLETIC SWING MEASUREMENT SYSTEM  
An athletic swing measurement method and apparatus for measuring characteristics of the swing of an athlete's arm, bat or club. An accelerometer is provided for measuring acceleration or velocity...
3647209 WEIGHT LIFTING TYPE EXERCISING DEVICE  
An exercising device for lifting weights with a cable that is supported by and guided over an upright frame. A vertically movable carriage engages an upright post of the frame, means for guiding...
3400793 Amusement device  
3364747 Pivotally mounted weight lifting exercising device  
3285070 Muscular evaluation and exercising apparatus  
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