685results about "Trampolines" patented technology

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and / or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and / or a comparison to another user and / or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and / or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and / or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and / or a comparison to another user and / or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and / or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and / or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and / or a comparison to another user and / or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and / or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone.

A trampoline exercise system that is designed to show an avatar of a user, which is jumping on a trampoline. The exercise system includes a computer module, a trampoline configured to provide a platform for a user to perform exercises thereon, and a sensor module designed to sense movements of a user performed on the trampoline. The sensor module provides information that is received by the computer module that controls the display of a users' avatar on a video monitor in response to the users' motion on the trampoline. Several types of sensor may be used to sense the movement of the user, including body mounted sensors, trampoline mounted sensors, and remote viewing sensors.

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.

A water trampoline includes an air cushion having predetermined size and buoyancy; a supporting ring detachably connected to a top surface of the air cushion, and including a lower ring having a diameter corresponding to that of the top surface of the air cushion, and an upper ring located above the lower ring by a predetermined height; and a jumping bed tightly stretched over the upper ring by a plurality of radially extended elastic elements. The jumping bed is located above the air cushion instead of in a central open space thereof, and therefore has effectively increased surface area and largely enhanced bearing strength to enable safer and more durable use of the water trampoline.

An exerciser including a movable body support mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A movable foot support extends from the exerciser frame. The movable foot support is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body support in the opposite direction. The movable foot support may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body support and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise.

A ski simulator apparatus is provided in which two rebounders or miniatures trampolines are maintained and secured in a common framework. The rotatable frame members supporting each trampoline are adjustable to vary the incline of one trampoline relative to the other so as to simulate different size and shapes of moguls. The framework includes receptacles for accepting and securing the legs of conventional rebounders or trampolines therein. The entire unit may be disassembled by removing trampolines and folding the framework upon itself to facilitate storage and transportation.

A device for mastering skate board tricks and maneuvers comprises a frame. The frame has a top and the frame is adapted to rest on a support surface. A spring board is suspended from the frame by stretchable straps. A foot deck is rotationally secured to the spring board and is secured to the spring board to limit or eliminate relative vertical motion between the spring board and the foot board.

Trampoline accessories are described herein that may be affixed to a trampoline system to facilitate the playing of a game. These trampoline accessories may include a soccer net, a rebounding surface that will bounce a ball back to the thrower, and a catch panel that will gather the ball when the ball is thrown against the panel. These accessories may be added to either the trampoline frame of the trampoline enclosure. Deflective netting may be provided adjacent the accessories to prevent the ball and users from entering the space below the trampoline rebounding mat.

An integrated exercise machine system that is utilized to facilitate overall physical fitness which includes the detoxification of the body along with the aerobic conditioning of the cardiovascular system. The system was primarily designed to facilitate a proactive approach to the conditioning of muscles that have become fatigued or atrophied in various occupations, such as computer operators, clerical personnel, or other occupations that have limited range of motions, and improve mobility of the elderly and physically impaired. It is a uniquely shaped, portable rebounder that folds with a safety hinge and collapsing legs. An overhead upper body exercise system is adapted to the environment utilizing a dual telescopic primary horizontal overhead bar, adapts to a door frame or wall, and is housed in a cradle unit. There are two adjustable securing straps with a device for attaching and suspending the secondary horizontal bar and / or elastic resistance ropes with varying degrees of elasticity. Hand grips can be attached to the adjustable straps or elastic resistance ropes. The elastic resistance ropes may be attached to the frame of the rebounder.

A balance-exercising semi-spherical apparatus has an annular frame and a fixing ring sequentially fixed on a base disk; the base disk is connected on two diametrically mutually opposite ends thereof with two movable pulling ropes, and has thereon a hole for connecting an external aeration equipment. The annular frame is in the form of a semi-sphere with an air cushion therewithin, the air cushion connects an air faucet; the air faucet is used to aerate the air cushion to form a semi-sphere through the external aeration equipment. Thereby, a user can hold the pulling ropes on the two diametrically mutually opposite ends of the base disk with hands to tread, jump, seat and lie on the air cushion for exercising for health and balance exercising.

An exerciser including a movable body carriage mounted on an exerciser frame for movement along tracks provided by the frame. A resilient foot engaging assembly extends from the exerciser frame. The resilient foot engaging assembly is adapted to be engaged by the user's feet to absorb the energy of movement in a first direction and to provide the user with a bouncing movement, which the user may translate into a movement of the movable body carriage in the opposite direction. The resilient foot engaging assembly may be provided as an attachment and retrofitted to existing exercisers. The resilient foot engaging assembly includes a unit mounting frame assembly and an independent usable exercising unit, such as an inflated dome or trampoline unit, removably secured thereon. The exerciser may include a resilient resistance system coupled to the movable body carriage and a set of pull lines with user grips trained over pulleys carried by the exerciser frame. Also disclosed are methods for enabling users to exercise in either one of two different modes.

A trampoline safety fence includes a protective net supported on a plurality of posts to enclose a space above a jumping bed of the trampoline. Agate is formed at a joint or an overlapped portion of two sewed ends of the protective net, and user-controllable and selectively openable fastening elements are provided on the protective net at the joint or within the overlapped portion corresponding to the two sewed ends to ensure safe closure of the gate of the trampoline safety fence. And, the selectively openable fastening elements may be magic tapes or zippers.

A balance-exercising semi-spherical apparatus has an annular frame and a fixing ring sequentially fixed on a base disk; the base disk is connected on two diametrically mutually opposite ends thereof with two movable pulling ropes, and has thereon a hole for connecting an external aeration equipment. The annular frame is in the form of a semi-sphere with an air cushion therewithin, the air cushion connects an air faucet; the air faucet is used to aerate the air cushion to form a semi-sphere through the external aeration equipment. Thereby, a user can hold the pulling ropes on the two diametrically mutually opposite ends of the base disk with hands to tread, jump, seat and lie on the air cushion for exercising for health and balance exercising.

A fence surrounds a trampoline and extends above the rebounding surface, reducing the risk of injury. Shock absorption is aided in the preferred embodiment by a support system of independent poles, linked at their tops by a flexible strap or line. The trampoline may include a tubular frame supported by a plurality of legs with brackets securing the legs to the frame tube without welds. The trampoline may also include an electronic accessory that is activated or that produces an electrical signal as a result of jumping on the trampoline.

A decorative and safety assembly for dressing a trampoline which can be easily secured to and removed from a trampoline is described. The trampoline assembly is designed to enhance the safety features associated with a trampoline, as well as enhance a user's experience. The trampoline assembly may include a first component coupleable to a horizontal frame of a trampoline, and a second component independently coupleable to the horizontal frame of a trampoline and covering the space between a rebounding surface and a surface supporting a trampoline. The first component, the second component, or combinations thereof may contain one or more features that can be used to enhance an individual's experience when using the device and may include indicia, such as colors, wordings, symbols, lighting, audio devices, or combinations thereof.

A shaped standing mat or base providing a trampoline-like rebounding surface that is a highly responsive and dynamic support surface for a standing person where that person is able to maintain a proper stance relative to their foot angle, and to engage in mild exercise movement and foot rotation and stretching without undue interruption of mental concentration in a work or other environment.

An in-ground trampoline and method of installation therefor, wherein a homeowner, trampoline enthusiast, athlete, gymnast, or the like, is provided with a safer, more accessible, ground level trampoline jumping surface configuration in view of conventional above-ground trampolines, and is further provided with a relatively inexpensive, easily constructed and transportable in-ground trampoline jumping surface support system in view of current in-ground trampoline methods of construction.

A way to attach a trampoline enclosure to a trampoline frame is described. This process involving constructing the enclosure with a buttonhole at or near its bottom edge. This buttonhole is designed to receive a spring attachment feature located on the rebounding mat of the trampoline structure. Generally, this spring attachment feature will be the D-ring (or V-ring) that is used to attach the rebounding mat to the springs. The D-ring will pass through the buttonhole and, when connected to a corresponding spring, will securely attach the trampoline enclosure to the trampoline.

The trampoline basketball goal includes a frame, a bed and springs connecting the bed to the frame. The trampoline enclosure includes enclosure poles holding an enclosure net. The enclosure poles have an upper end and a lower end. The enclosure poles comprise a first enclosure pole, a second enclosure pole, and a third enclosure pole. The first enclosure pole, the second enclosure pole, and the third enclosure pole are placed around a periphery of the trampoline bed. The first trampoline pole is adjacent to the second trampoline pole, and the second trampoline pole is adjacent to the third trampoline pole. A basketball backboard is suspended between the first and third enclosure poles.

A protective cover for a trampoline assembly that includes an attached safety enclosure has a plurality of edge cuts out coinciding with the connections of the bottom of the safety enclosure netting to the portions of the trampoline disposed with the diameter of the supporting frame. Elastic connecting members are provided at the intersection of each cutout with the periphery of the circular cover so that it is fastened to protect the trampoline frame and rebounding mat. The protective cover can be installed and removed with removing the safety enclosure.

A method and apparatus for calibrating a motion sensing device in a portable apparatus includes sampling an output of a secondary motion sensing device and determining if the output of the secondary motion sensing device is indicative of a stationary portable apparatus. If the output of the secondary motion sensing device is indicative of a stationary portable apparatus, a bias offset of a primary motion sensing device is determined from an output of the primary motion sensing device. The output of the primary motion sensing device is adjusted to remove the effects of the bias offset.