Process and apparatus for exercising an operator

• US 7,794,359 B1
• Filed: 06/15/2007
• Issued: 09/14/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 05/10/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael G. Lannon
• Original Assignee: Michael G. Lannon
• Inventors: Peterman, David L., Whitehead, Ian N., Roman, Joshua J., Lannon, Michael G., Hazelwood, Jonathan S., Obana, Mary, Spoeth, Carl R. Jr., Pearson, Jeffrey A.
• Primary Examiner(s): RICHMAN, GLENN E
• Application Number:
  US11/818,624
• Time in Patent Office: 1,187 Days
• Field of Search: 482 1- 9, 482900-902, 434/247
• US Class Current: 482/8
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0078 Exercise efforts programmed as a function of time
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/065 Visualisation of specific exercise parameters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00076 on the fly, i.e. varying the resistance during exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0083 of the piston-cylinder type using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/063 Weight selecting means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/152 Bowden-type cables
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/156 the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4047 Pivoting movement weight pivoting A63B21/0615
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/20 Distances or displacements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/24 Angular displacement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/34 Angular speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/52 : Weight, e.g. weight distribution
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/805 : Optical or opto-electronic sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 : with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 : Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/065 : within a certain range
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/70 : body fat
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/75 : calorie expenditure
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03525 : Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle A63B21/0724 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03566 : the multiple stations having a common resistance device
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0494 : primarily by articulating the knee joints A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 : for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1263 : Rotation about an axis passing through both shoulders, e.g. cross-country skiing-type arm movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 : Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/30 : relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/901 : having computer circuitry
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 482/902 : Employing specific graphic or video display

Abstract

A process is disclosed for enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device. The process includes measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data. A strength is measured of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data. An electronic program is designed based on the electronic range of movement data and the electronic strength data. The electronic program is stored in an electronic media. The electronic program is displayed as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as the moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.

Claims

1. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise on an exercise device, comprising the steps of:

measuring a range of movement of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic range of movement data;

measuring a strength of the operator during exercising on the exercise device for generating an electronic strength data;

producing, by a computer, an electronic program of exercise instructions based on said electronic range of movement data and said electronic strength data;

storing said electronic program in an electronic media; and

displaying said electronic program as a moving scale on a screen for instructing the operator to exercise at the same rate as said moving scale to complete the exercise in a timely and controlled matter.

2. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

measuring a weight of the operator during seating on the exercise device for generating an electronic weight data; and

producing the electronic program based on said electronic weight data.

3. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

measuring a heart rate of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating an electronic heart rate data; and

producing the electronic program based on said heart rate data.

4. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

measuring a body fat index of the operator during contacting the exercise device for generating a fat index data; and

producing the electronic program based on said fat index data.

5. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

inputting a numerical value into the exercise device for generating an electronic age data; and

producing the electronic program based on said electronic age data.

6. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

inputting a numerical value into the exercise device for generating an electronic height data; and

producing the electronic program based on said electronic height data.

7. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

generating a performance data based upon the effectiveness of the operator in maintaining the same exercise rate as said moving scale on said screen.

8. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

generating a performance data based upon the effectiveness of the operator in maintaining the same exercise rate as said moving scale on said screen; and

storing said performance data in an electronic media.

9. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

generating a performance data based upon the effectiveness of the operator in maintaining the same exercise rate as said moving scale on said screen; and

storing said performance data in a portable electronic storage device through an electronic wire link.

10. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

generating a performance data based upon the effectiveness of the operator in maintaining the same exercise rate as said moving scale on said screen; and

storing said performance data in a network electronic storage device through an electronic wireless link.

11. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying an operator pace bar for indicating the rate of displacement of a positive loading motion and a negative loading motion of the operator on the exercising device based on the electronic program of exercise instructions.

12. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a maximum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a positive loading motion based on the electronic program of exercise instructions.

13. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a minimum range of movement for instructing the operator to terminate a negative loading motion based on the electronic program of exercise instructions.

14. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying a load value to be displaced based on the electronic program of exercise instructions.

15. A computer-implemented process of enabling an operator to exercise as set forth in claim 1, further comprising a step of:

displaying an advertisement on said screen for marketing goods and services.