# US 11,439,862 B2 · Therapeutic isometric testing and isotonic training exercise device

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- Number: US 11,439,862 B2
- Document ID: US11439862B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/672,493
- Filed: 2019-11-03
- Published: 2021-05-06
- Granted: 2022-09-13
- Earliest claimed: 2019-11-03
- Applicants: Duane Anderson
- Inventors: Duane Anderson
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11439862B2

## CPC

- A63B 21/0023: {for isometric exercising, i.e. substantial force variation without substantial muscle motion}
- A63B 21/063: {Weight selecting means}
- A63B 21/0632: {the weights being lifted by rigid means}
- A63B 21/151: {Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains}
- A63B 21/4034: {for operation by feet}
- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- 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}
- A63B 24/0075: {Means for generating exercise programmes or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases}
- A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load}
- A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user}
- A63B 21/0628: {for vertical array of weights}
- A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises}
- A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed}
- A63B 2071/009: {Protective housings covering the working parts of the apparatus}
- A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music}
- A63B 2071/0658: {Position or arrangement of display}
- A63B 2071/0675: {Input for modifying training controls during workout}
- A63B 2208/0233: in 90/90 position, like on a chair
- A63B 2209/00: Characteristics of used materials
- A63B 2209/02: with reinforcing fibres, e.g. carbon, polyamide fibres
- A63B 2220/51: Force
- A63B 2220/52: Weight, e.g. weight distribution
- A63B 2220/80: Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor
- A63B 2220/806: Video cameras
- A63B 2220/808: Microphones
- A63B 2220/833: Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement
- A63B 2225/09: Adjustable dimensions
- A63B 2225/15: with identification means that can be read by electronic means
- A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
- A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
- A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only
- A63B 2230/207: P-O2, i.e. partial O2 value
- A63B 2230/30: blood pressure (A63B2230/04 takes precedence)
- A63B 2230/42: rate
- A63B 2230/436: partial O2 value
- A63B 2230/50: temperature
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

The therapeutic isometric testing and isotonic training exercise device disclosed herein may allow for isometric strength testing and isometric and isotonic strength training of a user to prevent or treat soft and connective tissue deficiencies. The device may comprise, generally, a leg press, chest press, and shrug press exercise device combination having a plurality of electronic components. The device may comprise a seat assembly and weight stack assembly connected to an articulating frame, and may further comprise a weight locking pin and a plurality of load sensors for user work measurements. A proprietary software may be integrated into the device, and each user may have a personal user account and customized training regimen designed for them based on system inputs and readings.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A therapeutic isometric testing and isotonic training exercise device, comprising:
a primary frame;
a seat assembly;
a seat handle;
an articulating frame;
an articulating handle;
a weight frame;
a plurality of weights;
a cable system;
a locking pin; and
a plurality of sensors;
wherein said primary frame is attached to said seat assembly, said articulating frame, and said weight frame;
wherein said seat handle is attached to said seat assembly and said primary frame;
wherein said articulating handle is attached to said articulating frame;
wherein said plurality of weights are attached to said weight frame;
wherein said cable system is attached to said articulating frame, said seat handle, and said plurality of weights;
wherein said locking pin is removably attached to said plurality of weights;
wherein said seat assembly further comprises a seat pad, seat back, and seat headrest;
wherein said articulating frame further comprises a foot plate;
wherein said seat handle transmits a user force to said plurality of weights;
wherein said articulating handle transmits said user force to said plurality of weights;
wherein said foot plate transmits said user force to said plurality of weights;
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a weight load sensor; and
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a frame load sensor;
wherein said weight load sensor is attached to said cable system and said plurality of weights; and
wherein said frame load sensor is attached to said cable system and said primary frame.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The invention of claim 1, further comprising:
a display frame; and
an interactive display;
wherein said interactive display is attached to said display frame;
wherein said display frame is attached to said primary frame; and
wherein said interactive display displays a plurality of readings from said plurality of sensors.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The invention of claim 2, further comprising:
a proprietary software; and
a computing device;
wherein said proprietary software controls said computing device;
wherein said computing device is attached to said primary frame;
wherein said proprietary software receives said plurality of readings from said plurality of sensors; and
wherein said proprietary software displays said plurality of readings from said plurality of sensors via said interactive display.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The invention of claim 3,
wherein said proprietary software receives a plurality of user parameters from a user;
wherein said proprietary software analyzes said plurality of readings from said plurality of sensors in light of said plurality of user parameters to create a personalized training regimen.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The invention of claim 4,
wherein said personalized training regimen is presented to said user; and
wherein said proprietary software constantly evaluates and adjusts said personalized training regimen based on said plurality of readings from said plurality of sensors in light of said plurality of user parameters.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The invention of claim 5, further comprising:
a wireless connectivity; and
a central database;
wherein said proprietary software is wirelessly connected to said central database.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The invention of claim 6,
wherein said weight frame further comprises an inner shroud and an outer shroud.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The invention of claim 7,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a body weight sensor.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The invention of claim 8,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a body temperature sensor.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The invention of claim 9,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a blood pressure sensor.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The invention of claim 10,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a pulse rate sensor.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The invention of claim 11,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a breathing rate sensor.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The invention of claim 12,
wherein one of said plurality of sensors comprises a pulse oximetry sensor.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The invention of claim 13, further comprising:
a plurality of cameras.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The invention of claim 14, further comprising:
a plurality of microphones.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The invention of claim 15, further comprising:
a plurality of speakers.
